Excellent encounters with staff from the moment we walked in the door. The ambiance was pleasant and the food was excellent. The service was also excellent. I would definitely return if in the area. read more

Overall I was unimpressed by 13 Oak. Not exactly bad per se but it fell well below my expectations from reading other reviews. I do miss Cafe Miranda, the restaurant formerly in this location. After being brought to my table and offered water I was ignored for what seemed like a long time. But after that the service got better. My waiter once he arrived was fine and seemed to know the offerings pretty well. On the starters menu there was a Crudo, described as "local fresh catch. Chef's selection." I asked and it was scallop. Sounded good. It was, but I wasn't crazy about the texture of the raw scallops. (I've had crudo before but never scallop.) But I did like the heat intensity from the hot pepper rings, the sweetness from the mandarin orange slices, the pronounced flavor of roasted garlic, and the oily dressing with two kinds of sesame seeds. Biggest flaw: way too small for the price of $20. I had a cocktail from their small specialties section, "No Cap(irinha)": Cachaca (a Brazilian rum made from sugarcane), blueberry Cheong (a Korean style fruit syrup), and lime. It was refreshing, but very weak on alcohol, served in an inappropriate glass reminiscent of a cafeteria tumbler, and the ice was all wrong (too-small pieces that quickly diluted the already weak drink). Rather than take a chance on another disappointing cocktail my second drink was a glass of wine from the small but ample selection of by the glass. As for the other alcoholic beverages: the beer selection was very small, and the only hard cider was the undrinkable Woodchuck. My entree was also scallops. Described as "local scallops, mushroom, bacon risotto, parmesan." The scallops were tasty, heavily seared on one side and cooked medium on the other. The risotto was very good, without the heaviness of excess cream or cheese found in many risottos, and the rice grains were distinct and al dente, not mushy at all. The bacon may have been good in moderation, but this wasn't moderate. The large smoky bits totally overwhelmed the delicate scallops, making it seem like the bacon was the main event, the scallops merely an afterthought. But my biggest criticism is the portion: the 4 medium-large scallops were in no way adequate, and the price for what I got was insane. My rating is based not just on what I ate but what was on the menu and on other diners' plates. The menu was very small. Yes it is a tiny restaurant (just 9 tables and maybe 6 seats at the semicircular bar), but the former Cafe Miranda in the same location had a huge menu so it must be possible. I'm glad I didn't order the steak. I overheard the waiter tell another diner it was just the steak and a sauce and did they want to order sides (6 sides are offered at $10 apiece). That's ridiculous. An entree should be complete, with creative sides included as decided by the chef. For a steak, maybe some onion rings and grilled broccolini, for example? Add 2 sides at $10 apiece and your steak entree is now costing a whopping $60! And stealing some furtive glances when it arrived at my neighbor's table, it didn't look that special. I could be wrong though. I also saw a burger delivered. A 6 oz patty, with caramelized onion, black garlic mayo, brioche bun, and fries or salad. That's "or", not "and." 6 oz burger for a whopping $26! Um, no. No table bread! Grrr. This annoys me maybe more than it should. Sadly it's getting more common. Want bread? Order it for $6. No thanks. Going with the cafeteria theme (the aforementioned cheap-looking cocktail glasses) the silverware was provided wrapped in a single basic paper napkin, and the table was unadorned with tablecloth. Completely inappropriate for the level of restaurant I think they are striving for. Dessert menu was pretty small too. But I figured I couldn't go wrong with flourless chocolate cake. And there was nothing wrong with it, just unimpressive, the standard presentation of a slab of cake, a few raspberries and mint leaves, and an amorphous blob of whipped cream on top. Yawn. My water glass, after being filled regularly for the first 30 minutes (I was very thirsty), was left empty for the rest of the evening. Until after I had already paid and was about to leave, the water person came by and asked if I wanted water. Rather late, and a strange question. Why ask? Just pour! read more

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Service: slow, 25+ for a drink, apps took forever and service felt like we were just lucky to be served at this restaurant. Zero ability to refill waters or clear tables without customer request Snotty host/runners, but not quite sure why. Food and drinks: mixed drinks were good, took forever, but good. Apps took longer than appropriate for how busy the restaurant was. Entree dishes included one with edible protein and cold over salted carb base. Second entree was extremely overcooked and served on a cold carb base. A recook was requested and the owner/chef decided that was unacceptable. Recook was served as raw, uncooked fish, with a very small serving of a carb base. Waitress recognized that the recook was raw, but then decided to drop and run for the check. When we asked for a manager or owner, it was shared that the "chef" is the owner, which explains the absolutely inedible food and lack of accountability. Taking an inedible entree off of a bill is the bare minimum, not a favor. read more

A personal favorite. Great food and experience ! Love the mussels and rigatoni alla vodka.

This is an excellent restaurant with a creative menu and excellent service. There is seating inside at tables and at the bar as well as outside. The menu includes a nice selection of appetizers, salads, and entrees. The entrees lean toward seafood and there are specials offered that are outstanding. Our meal was perfect in every respect. I had the Moqueca which is a coconut chili broth seafood dish which tonight included salmon, shrimp and mussels. It was fantastic! The scallop risotto was also excellent. Both dishes were generous portions. The house salad and bread were also great. The beer and wine menues were eclectic and reasonably priced and there were some interesting cocktail options as well. Service was friendly, responsive and personal. I highly recommend 13 Oak. read more

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Five stars for 13 Oak in Richland, ME! We came here for a birthday dinner and had an absolutely fantastic experience. It was easy to call and make a reservation, and we were able to sit outside on a lovely summer evening. 13 Oak is a sister restaurant to Fresh & Co. in Camden, which we already love--so we had high hopes, and it did not disappoint. We started with the mussels and oysters Rockefeller, and both were 10/10. The mussels were fresh and perfectly cooked in a garlicky white wine herb butter, served with crusty bread to soak it all up. The oysters Rockefeller came four to a plate--jumbo, rich, and balanced beautifully with creamy spinach and crisp bacon. But the showstopper was the special: crab and scallop stuffed sole over cheddar mashed potatoes, finished with a tarragon-scented béchamel. WOW. It was decadent, flavorful, and perfectly executed--one of the best seafood dishes I've had in Maine. Service was attentive without being overbearing, and the atmosphere was warm and relaxed. The whole night felt special without being fussy. Highly recommend, especially if you're looking for something a little elevated without losing that Midcoast Maine charm. read more

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We knew the previous incarnation of this restaurant, when it was our go to place. Small, with a handful of tables and bar seating for ~6. It can get loud as there are many yards surfaces. We showed up at 7 without a reservation and weee offered seats at the bar. Menu is rather limited and $$$. We tried the roasted feta starter. It was pretty good. It was accompanied by a few toasted pita points that were all scorched. We had a couple of draft IPAs that were tasty. We weren't ready for a 16 oz pork chop or a half a roasted chicken, so opted instead for the burger. At an eye watering $26 I was expecting something more than I got. The short version is that it was a meh cheeseburger on a bun with warm soft fries. It's clearly catering to the summer visitors. Don't think that we'll be back. read more

We happened upon 13 Oak this evening and are so grateful that we did. We were greeted warmly by Amy who was also our server. All the tables were filled as was the bar with the exception of the table we were given. I lovely high top table. I realized at that moment I was sitting in what was Keri's Cafe Miranda reimagined and felt very sentimental and hoped that our meal would be as wonderful as the many many years of meals I had there. The wine and drinks were perfect. Our food arrived HOT which was a delight as it seems recently most food I have had out has come to the table Luke warm at best. My burger was perfectly cooked, and flavorful, the caramelized onions were nice, the fries were perfectly crisp and my beet salad was delicious as was the goat cheese "dip" yummy. My other diner had the penne Ala Vodka - which is not a dish I hav ever appreciated, but he loved it and was very happy with the portion size! The service was attentive enough for a leisurely dinner. I will definitely recommend 13 Oak to my friends and return. Enjoy...the garden opens in two weeks I think~ read more

Zero passion for food detected. Boring American interpretations of international standard dishes. They have a beautiful brick oven but no apparent talent to use it to potential. read more

Great new addition to the Rockland dining options. Enjoyed the apps and mains - roasted kale, scallop risotto, pork chop. Excellent service.

We have been here twice and really love this restaurant. The indoor/outdoor space, the ambiance, and the staff are exceptional. For the most part, the food and the menu are great. However, on our most recent visit, we found a couple of the dishes overwhelmingly salty. I hope this was an aberration because, otherwise, the flavors and the experience were wonderful. read more

My wife and I are visiting from Florida and were very pleasantly surprised by the food, service, and feel of this little restaurant just off Main Street. We were greeted and sat promptly. Our server was friendly and attentive. We started with a phenomenal wedge salad followed by entrees of scallops and crispy duck, both prepared perfectly.Would recommend this establishment to anyone looking to enjoy a fine night of dining! read more

The food and service were both excellent. The roasted feta and vegetables were creative and delicious; the fire-roasted steak was one of the best steaks I've ever had, and the chicken with chimichurri was divine. Desserts were excellent and our server surprised us by bringing my husband's berry tart with a candle and ramekin of wild blueberries because it was his birthday and she heard us talking about how much we love Maine blueberries. The server was friendly, charming and knowledgeable. The ambiance was cozy and the noise level was great - we could hear each other talk. The only improvement I could make would be more comfortable seating. read more

The food is delicious! The service is prompt & courteous ...the setting is cozy & bright...go!!

Incredibly pretentious. No less than 8 empty tables in the dining room alone and they wouldn't seat us seats because we didn't have a reservation. read more