I was supposed to use Dad's Place for my wedding catering in July and Larry was so accomodating to…read morework with and punctual, as well as aware of my budget and able to work with us on ways to keep it affordable. Because of COVID we had to cancel our wedding and are not planning on rescheduling. Larry worked with us on this as well and was going to hold our date for up to 2 months since everything was up in the air, and gave our deposit back when we finally opted to cancel. These have been very tough times for all of us and I think it shows a great deal of insight into the owner's character and moral values. Weddings are expensive, so if you want to know your money is going to a good place, this is it.

Larry and his staff did a fantastic job from start to finish and the food was delicious! His…read morebartenders were also energetic and friendly rounding out the night! All the guests commented on how wonderful the food and service was! He is also very detail oriented and works with your wishes to make your day special!

My niece and her fiancé hired Red Claw for her wedding reception, and the dinner was shockingly…read morebad. Over-cooked corn on the cob, tough "steaks," flavorless potatoes, and scrawny lobsters. Red Claw provided absolutely no utensils for opening the lobsters - no seafood crackers, no crab mallets, no seafood scissors, and no crab knives. They expected us to open up the lobsters with a wooden knife and fork... Red Claw served so-called steaks and soggy corn, yet there were no salt-and-pepper shakers or any other condiments made available. The food was so inedible that guests left the reception early so they could get something to eat at nearby restaurants. Red Claw should change their name to Amateur Hour Lobster Bakes.

Tom & his team knocked it out of the park for our Rehearsal Dinner last weekend!!…read more Super communicative throughout the planning process, Tom arrived at the property a few hours before the dinner for set up - all he asked of us was hose access & any beers we could spare ;) We did a Lobster Bake for 45 people and everything was delicious - from the lobsters (or risotto, for our vegetarian friends), to the blueberry cake, to the hardboiled egg timers! Our guests raved to us about the rehearsal dinner all weekend. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and will be recommending Tom to everyone we know who is planning an event in mid-coast Maine.

Wow! I had the pleasure of enjoying a pig roast buffet at my cousin's wedding. I was barely out of…read moremy car when the smoky aromas started hitting my nose. I had to follow the smell to see what was spreading the amazing scent. Once the roast was done, it was tastefully "decorated" with garnishes. The meat was carved and pulled, placed in a buffet tray so there was no weird feelings about having to pull the meat yourself. A homemade bourbon bbq sauce added the perfect touch when drizzled on top.Not only was the meat crazy fresh and delicious, the sides were too! I've never been a huge fan of cornbread but this was the sweetest most moist version I have ever had. Kudos to cooking probably the best meal I've ever had at a wedding. Loved it!!

We had the pleasure of working with Ben and his crew for a large backyard wedding - Everything was…read moreperfect - delicious food for not only meat eaters but great option for our vegetarian guests - the hors d'oeuvres were fantastic as well as all the side dishes - Ben has such a calming and can do vibe and some crazy chef skills!!! THE BEST!!!!

These guys were amazing. Easy to work with and extremely responsive. We had to move our event 12…read morehours before due to weather, and MLB made it very easy and were extremely accommodating. The MLB team was in time, courteous and very considerate of our needs. And the food was great! Good size lobsters and clams, really good chowder, and plenty of everything. Service and cleanup was professional, thorough and efficient. And our guests appreciated the use of sustainable and environmentally friendly materials. I can't recommend Courtney and team enough. Great experience!

Maine LobsterBake Co. catered my daughter's wedding. Courtney acted as caterer and rental expert…read more She arranged for the white tent, dishes, glassware, tables, chairs, dance floor, etc. The food was sooo delicious and personalized to our needs. She was also very patient with last minute changes. She made sure my daughter's wedding was all she had ever dreamed of. Thank you Maine LobsterBake - you made it happen!!!

We were lucky enough to be at a party that was catered by these folks. I've been to lobster bakes…read morebefore, but this was incredible. Food cooked to perfection. Absolutely delicious. The nicest people cooking and serving. So attentive to details and in spite of the rain all was just fantastic

The food was good, but dealing with the owner was absolutely horrible. Not professional, proactive…read moreor responsive.

The Pig Kahuna catered our wedding welcome party for 160 people. They were so kind, organized and…read moreincredibly easy to work with! And they made a really delicious meal for our guests! We got pig and a number or sides and salads. Everything was sooo good and very reasonably priced! We'll definitely look to them next time us or our family is in need of catering. Highly recommend :)

Best catered meal I have ever experienced, and Dave and his Pig Kahanu staff were wonderful to work…read morewith!! Provided a superbly spit roasted pig, moist and tender grilled chicken, sauteed veggies, baked beans and Ceasar salad, all made fresh on the premises. Guests attending my daughter's wedding this pasr weekend couldn't say enough good things about the food!! If you need an event catered (at a super reasonable rate), you will not go wrong choosing the Pig Kahuna!!! Simply amazing!!

We had the pleasure of working with Chef Eric and his team for our wedding! The food was…read moreincredible! Our guests are still talking about how yummy it was. We really had our hearts set on tacos and were searching for a taco truck but when we met Chef Eric, we knew the truck part didn't matter! He was so friendly and accommodating. We couldn't have asked for better food and service. Would highly recommend anyone reach out to him for any event! His menu was so flexible for our needs and he was reasonably priced too! Can't wait for the brick and mortar to open to get some more delicious food! Thank you so much Chef Eric for making our special day even more incredible! Ashlee & Caleb Price 6.13.26

Argh! This Amato's frustrates me! I try not to be a Yelper…read morethat takes out their frustrations on a business page, but this is a nightmare location of what is, I think, the best Maine chain restaurant. I'll start with the good- their cashiers are usually awesome. There are several that are so funny and patient and great. That's about it. - this place literally has a sign hanging outside that says "Amato's - Delivery." I have called 6-8 times in the last year asking if they'll deliver, and nope. Zero times. And they're mad you ask. - I have been here several times when the staff is SCREAMING at each other. Managers screaming at subordinates about their performance; subordinates swearing loudly about how much they hate their jobs. It'd be one thing if this was back in the kitchen. This was in the front of the shop. At the counter. In front of several uncomfortable customers. - sandwiches made here are noticeably worse than every other Amato's location. - the cashiers often look uncomfortable because of the fighting going on behind them. This is a very common occurrence, not a one time thing. Amato's I LOVE YOU. But this is the flagship location- and you're driving customers away. Sorry.

Amato's is a "Maine" stay for a historic Portland sub sandwich! It's uniquely Portland, and…read morealthough I've loved these subs since I was a little boy, I've still got to give it 3-stars. There's just too many outstanding sandwiches out there to go any higher. However, the Original Italian is still, to me, one of the greatest on earth. Ham, American cheese with always the freshest pickles, tomatoes, onions, green peppers and black olives atop an airy white bread sub roll. Topped off with olive oil, salt and pepper!! If in Portland, try it!!!