All thngs one would desire in a small town tavern! Good drinks, excellent bar food, some excellent…read moremenu items, and good service with a side of personality!

Great drinks! Chris the bartender is awesome. Try the burgers and fried pickles, the food is good…read morealso.

A quirky cool storefront with a horseshoe-shaped bar and an eclectic cocktail menu, comprised…read moremainly of the locally made spirits offered for sale: gin; aquavit; absinthe; coffee liqueur; and black walnut liqueur. Our party of four sampled a variety of the cocktails -- the Foggy Whistler, the Espresso Martini, and the Snorri. I loved the foggy whistler, made with gin, pineapple, mezcal, peach schnapps, and lime. The espresso martini was also a crowd favorite, made with coffee liqueur, janara, and gin. Support your local distillers and head over to Luce Spirits for a unique experience you'll only find in Rockland.

Very cute, chill, relaxing nano distillery with cocktails, board games, great vibes and awesome…read morebar tenders. Definitely worth dropping in if you're in Rockland! Grab a drink after (or before) hitting the art galleries, shops, and ferry out to the islands. Try the Aquavit for something a little different.

The best drinks we had in Maine! Smokey the Pear was outstanding! Service was excellent. And don't…read moreskip the popcorn with your choice of seasonings! Loved!

Really rude service from the hostess acting like we and everything she does in an inconvenience…read more Food was okay.

If you want a special memorable night you make a reservation at salt wharf! Staff helped us…read morecelebrate a special occasion with a glass of champagne on the house. It's what you're expecting! Delicious meticulously crafted food in an amazing location. Everything was a 10/10. Will be back.

Ambiance: I LOVED the view from the harbor. The restaurant was beautiful, and very trendy. Perfect…read morefor a night out in town or a romantic getaway! Food: The food was delicious. I loved the deviled eggs with caviar and the Maine Halibut! Service: The service was great!

just loved out stop in for cocktails at the Cottage Street Pub. There were tons of drink options…read moreand a knowledgeable bartender who can whip up something to suit your tastes. They had a great selection of local drafts or fun cocktails with even better names. I got the Watermelon Crawl (yep you hear me...If you drink don't drive....do the watermelon crawl!) It was such a unique drink with perfectly balanced flavors.

A fabulous place for drinks in Bar Harbor. We went here for a predinner drink, and returned for a…read morefew after. The bartender we had was personable and witty (wish I caught her name). A place where hot pockets and jello shots are equally offered and should be enjoyed.

Great service, great food, great location…read more Well, that's three greats in one review which means this is a Great place to have a bite!

In the end, the food absolutely overcame the distraction of the dysfunctional check-in process and…read morethe length of time for the meal due to the kitchen being backed up. I frankly almost left after 15-20 minutes of standing at the host stand with no one to help. The crowd was growing restless to say the least and no one really seemed to care at 18 Central. Once seated inside, I was drawn to the view out the back of the restaurant over Rockport Harbor. Pretty amazing to say the least. The food then turned the tide. From the country pate to the scallop crudo to, of course, the oysters, the food was excellent! The entrees got rave reviews, as well, with the BBQ chicken with a jerk flavor being go flavorful and savory. The fried chicken with a bit of heat also was a crowd pleaser,and finally, the steak frites were done very well. Personally, I also loved their cocktail and wine menu, which had some innovation without trying to be too off the beaten path. Overall, I would go back, but I would book earlier in the evening and come with my patience in tow.

Unassuming building, very nice interior- dark and moody. Duck confit starter was amazing, tender…read moreduck, fresh salad greens. Yum. I had the schnitzel with red cabbage. My husband had the duck and really enjoyed it, good duck, well prepared. Good sized portions all around. Bread service was an extra cost and was worth it. Everything is house made and it shows. Wine by the bottle was very reasonable. Parking was a bit of a challenge as the lot is small. Roadside parking for later diners.

Monday night beer garden at Alsace, sitting outside with a beer and a pork schnitzel sandwich and…read morebratwurst, nothing like some good German food and beer on a summer night in rural Maine!

Great wine selections and excellent array of appetizers. Cozy spots to sit and sip with friends…read more Love the gift items in stock too! The women who own and run V&V are so friendly and accommodating. An all around lovely time here!

If only I lived closer... I'd be at Vessel & Vine ALL. THE. TIME…read more I've been a huge fan of this wine store for years. It's got so much character, and the people running it are some of the nicest humans ever. I don't think I've ever left without a smile on my face, or without a bottle (or two) of something new and interesting. Their selection is incredible; not just wine, but also vermouths, Campari, and even pasta and bread?! Like, what don't they do? And the vibes??! Perfection. In the winter, it gives a mix of Scandinavia and Spain, and I'm so here for it. Oh, and they have a full wine bar with pours and bites. Just go... you'll thank me later.

Recommend breakfast here. Enjoyed the breakfast sandwich on a bagel, scrambled eggs. Bacon, and…read morecheddar cheese. The eggs were perfectly cooked. The home fries were some of the best ever. Crunchy and flavorful and a good size portion. Service was excellent...refilling coffee and water quickly. Beautiful view of the harbor from our table.

Best service in town, good food, and amazing view…read more We came into town this week for a vacation. For whatever reason this restaurant didn't pop up in my suggested restaurants. We discovered this place because we stayed at the hotel the restaurant is located in. We ended up eating here once for dinner and once for breakfast. We had the halibut at the oyster bar next door and the halibut at the oak room... Oak Room was much better. But the biggest differentiator was the service. Everyone at the Oak Room was so hospitable and seemed to genuinely enjoy the job (quite the opposite of next door). If you get a chance be sure to have a muffin at breakfast. They're delicious.

Great Food & the Donuts alone are worth the drive! Very attentive staff and the soft music in the…read morebackground was an added bonus. The minor distraction was the fire pit near the front entrance. Based on the wind direction, the smoke entered the interior space when anyone opened the front door. We would definitely go again.

Primo, "first". Interesting name to give your own restaurant. And the website doubles down by…read morequoting the chef - "the ultimate Farm to Table experience." (Another superlative?) Further reading boasts that they've received multiple awards and accolades, though the last one seems to be from 6 years ago. (As they say, time changes everything.) After walking around the beautiful grounds and event spaces, the young hostess who greeted us told us confidently that we would not be disappointed. Such hype and a charming setting could be a set up for disappointment, and it was. The friendly and attentive waiter tried to recite the specials but had to check his notes and wasn't certain about some ingredients or pricing. We chose the toast special "with house-made bread, cheese and seasonal berries". Immediately after ordering it, he asked if we wanted the bread service as well. We just ordered the toast . . . It was thin bread spread with bland cheese, a few macerated strawberries, a drizzle of balsamic and some greens on top (because you always put balsamic glaze and a few greens on top at an Italian-inspired restaurant?) Cliché, bland and no way those were local strawberries this early in the season. I like a simple starter but that depends on having flavor. (We had better avocado toast for breakfast at Joe's Flat Iron Cafe in Skowhegan a few days before.) Next we shared the Farmer's Salad, appetizingly and nostalgically served in a hand-turned wooden bowl. The crisp, fresh greens were radicchio, frissé, and romaine with house croutons, shaved Parmesan, pork belly pieces and a tasty dressing. Good effort overall but 1) what local farm produced those greens in early May ("ultimate farm to table"?), 2) I'm over trendy, greasy and sinewy pork belly replacing good, crispy bacon and 3) It was a simple salad I could have made at home. Where was the wow? We again went with the seasonal special for the main - house-made ravioli stuffed with house-made ricotta, lobster pieces and vegetables in an herb infused oil. Sounded great, looked good but another bland disappointment. The vegetable on top (garnish?) was roasted pea shoots that were dry and stringy. Sautéed cabbage was mixed with the raviolis. A flavorless filler. But kudos for including locally foraged fiddle heads to add seasonal color and interest. The pasta was well made but the cheese filling was just bland. As was the colored but flavorless herb oil. (And now I understand why Italian cooks say cheese doesn't go with seafood.) We asked for salt, got a strange look but they brought it. I have to give them credit for carefully crafting an uplifting and appealing setting. The gardens, event buildings, main house and dining spaces have an intoxicating atmosphere. And they clearly have their fans. (A woman at the next table who was eavesdropping on our conversation about the pros and cons of the food pointedly said to us as she left so that others could hear "I hope they got your meal right".) Bless her heart. Fine to support the home team (Maine plates on her car) but it's good theater more than great food. Overhyped and too expensive for what it is.