If I lived in the area, I'd be a regular here. Order the blueberry cobbler and it will make your…read moreday! My friends and I came here in the evening and stayed until closing playing a card game. Our server was so kind! My friends also enjoyed the nitro stout describing it has super silky and smooth.

The ambiance of a small pub with a lavish delectable menu. The brews are always quality as is the…read moreservice you'll get from the service staff. I had been wanting to try the homemade pork sausage roll that has apple incorporated. The make the sausage and the pastry surround. I love this place because they are careful with their creations and you can taste the measure of care in your tummy, resulting in an elation of spirit! I first tried the peanutbutter stout but wanted to keep my beer brown and let the sausage speak for itself. It did! Alongside some nice peas and mash with the very savory tasting brown gravy almost buttery like the brown brews! This is one you can bank on! See you all next time! Can't wait -

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.

Wow wow wow! I think this was the overall best brewery we visited while in Maine! The beer and the…read morefood were incredible! Add in the ambiance and you get this gem in Ellsworth. We walked over from the main strip of downtown and loved the vibe as soon as we arrived. Walking down the stairs to get to the brewery versus the glass blowing shop was so cute. With apples on the ground from the apple trees, it couldn't be more "Maine". When walking in, you order at the bar for both food and drink and then there is a booth/trailer out back where the food comes out. The inside is set up for open mic night and then outside they have a full stage where they host live music. There is plenty of seating outside at the picnic tables as well. We ordered a couple beers, the Margherita pizza, the potato chips, and the Carrot Top salad. I cannot tell you howwwwwwwww amazing the salad was!! I have never had a salad like this and I ate every last bite. The roasted carrots were so good, combined with the crispy onions and the dressing; it was heaven. The chips were incredible and the dip that comes with it just elevates it that much more. I believe it was a pickle dip of some sort? I can't remember specifically, just that I needed a vat of it. Then the pizza?! We couldn't finish it but man did we want to! Add all this tasty food to a beautiful backdrop and we were the happiest little foodies in Maine. Hands down best stop in Ellsworth!

While staying in Ellsworth we wanted to try a local brewery and was not disappointed, well we were…read moredisappointed they ran out of pizza dough and we could not order pizza, which looked amazing! Located on a neighborhood street a block off main street with plenty of parking is this hidden gem. They have indoor and lots of outdoor seating. The night we were there, there was a jazz duo providing entertainment. Our group ordered a variety of beers, cider and seltzers. The blue maple selz had a unique taste, but was refreshing. Beers included fog light , Maine coast , riverbend and aqua culture- with pine and oysters. The beers were very good and we purchased some to go. The atmosphere is relaxing and friendly. They promote farm to table and sustainability. A perfect location to relax after a day in Acadia

Let's begin with the ambiance! Schoodic peninsula is gorgeous, we rented hybrid electric bikes and…read moreended at the Pickled wrinkle, which was suggested to us from a local. The restaurant is tucked away from the main road and has plenty of seating inside and out. Nice little bar area decorated very nautical and cute. The star of the show was the blueberry margarita - WOW! That alone was 5 stars. The food was decent, we got a salad and some chicken tenders and then the Brussels sprouts. As you walk in, they note that it might take extra time to make your food because it's a small kitchen made to order but we were pleasantly surprised at how efficient they were! Our waitress was kind and helpful. If we were locals to this area definitely would be back!

Cute little bar/restaurant in a very small town. They offer so much more than just seafood for the…read morenon-seafood eaters. I did try a pickled wrinkle, and although the pickling juice was tasty, snails are just not for me.

First and foremost, the two stars are for the waitress and bartender/waitress who clearly were…read moreoverburdened and still killing it. We ordered the baked lobster dinner and while decent in taste of haddock stuffing in the baked whole lobster and size of it, it took entirely too long (35 minutes) , not because the kitchen was heavy on orders and lean on staff, it was audibly clear that there was way too much fooling around going on and not enough cooking. I worked in the oil and gas industry so cursing starts to become white noise to me, however, I felt uncomfortable for the elderly patrons and children present with all the F-bombs that were being announced from the kitchen and launched at the waitress. Clearly it is a favorite with locals (as evidence in the bar area) and I can see why with how great the servers/bartender are but the wait compounded by the inedible sides (a canned green bean, frozen veg mix with peppers that was intensely bitter and mashed potatoes that were clearly sitting in a warmer for too long just isn't worth a second trip. It was Saturday and apparently besides the slim pickings, everyone rolls up the sidewalk by 7 or 8 respectively so we went there by default, not design.

What a pleasant surprise! Place was jammed on a Thursday…read morenight at 715 and totally empty at 8:30. Big crowd slowed the service at first but the waitress apologized and made up for it with quick and pleasant service once she got to us. Food was really good. Crab Stew was the best crab soup we ever had; chock full with a ton af crab meat and a nice creamy, buttered broth. No potatoes. Lobster Risotto was baked in scallop shells topped with bread crumbs and was delicious. Regular menu included mussels as well as fried seafood and assorted burgers. A tall glass dessert case as you come in was very tempting but with soup, salad and Risotto we were filled to the gills. I wish we had the time to try it again this year.

It was busy and everyone was working their tails off, but still very friendly and attentive. The…read morefood was fairly priced, and portions were good. My haddock had good breading and seasoned fairly, coleslaw was flavorful and fresh. We sat outside and enjoyed the patio it was beautiful.

Food was excellent. We ordered draft beer, clam strips with fries, and the Bavarian pretzel with…read morecheese sauce and pulled pork. Given reviews, we were skeptical, but Front Street Pub exceeded our expectations. Service was perfect. Nikki was attentive and even convinced us to order dessert (pumpkin lava cake) which we don't usually eat. So delicious. Ambiance is typical Maine pub ambience - nothing fancy, but cute decor such as tap handles used as accent decor. We will definitely return and most likely join their mug club too.

I've eaten at the Donald Ross grill twice in the last 2 weeks while visiting the area. I ordered…read morethe same thing both times, because it was so good: the Philly cheese steak sandwich and sweet potato fries. Their fries, whether sweet potato or regular, are hand cut and a little crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside-perfectly seasoned and perfectly cooked. The sandwich was very good-no grizzly spots of meat, plenty of meat on the sandwich and the bun was lightly toasted. My husband had a smash burger which was really good and he couldn't stop eating the fries either! We've also had the onion rings and they might be the best I've ever had. The view is lovely, the people are nice, and trivia night was fun too!

From the owner: There aren't too many places that have a view comparable to the one at the Grill. Overlooking the…read morePenobscot River Valley, enjoy some great pub-style food while sipping on a local craft beer from companies like Mason's, Black Bear Brewing, Geaghan Bros, and more. Check out our Facebook Page for more information on our great weekly events, including live music, date nights, and more!

We used to come to Belfast a couple times a year and Darby's was always one of our typical dinner…read moreor lunch spots. Fast forward, we moved away to Arizona for 14 years before moving back to New England. Just had lunch at Darby's to celebrate our anniversary. It was perfect as always So often when you visit an old favorite it's not so wonderful anymore. But Darby's is the exception. Same charming and spotlessly clean interior, same amazing food and wonderful friendly service. Today, we started off with a bowl of French fries as an appetizer and they were fantastic! I had macaroni and cheese (without the Cheez It topping due to an allergy to orange cheese). My husband had the chicken pad Thai and he said it was fantastic just as it always has been in the past. The server was superb. My husband asked if the Mac and cheese was white cheese and learned it was so I ordered that explaining to the server that I was really happy that it was white cheese as I have an allergy to annatto which is in orange cheese. She immediately alerted me to the fact that they top their Mac and cheese with crumbled Cheez Its and asked if I'd like her to hold those off. It was really refreshing to have a server so aware of a likely issue with an ingredient for a customer. Just fantastic personalized service. Thank you! We will be back again next year. Loved every minute of our visit.

Chili and chowder were cold. Chili ended up room temperature after it was reheated. Waitress…read morebrought our wine after we were done eating, wine that was ordered before our meal. They were obviously short staffed but didn't seem like that should make the food cold.

We dropped in for an early dinner on a weeknight at the end of October. The temperature outside…read morewas about 44 degrees. The temperature in the dining room was about the same and despite a large number of customers wearing their coats at the tables, the staff did nothing to remedy the situation. The place was clean and cute, dog-themed and decorated for Halloween, and the menu is basically all burgers, salads and sandwiches. We split a classic naan breadsticks, which turned out to be a naan flatbread pizza that tasted and looked like a crappy frozen pizza from a gas station. We also shared a classic cheeseburger that was pretty good; definitely above average and comparable in taste and size to Smashburger. The men's room was clean, service was okay, and that's about it. Prices were comparable to other places in the area, but given the uncomfortable HVAC, waitress upsell, and lousy, inauthentic naan we won't be going back.

It's a small bar with excellent food. The menu offers extensive smash burgers, yummy appetizers…read more and drinks. With about 8 tables, it is small for a restaurant. It is a narrow space, but it seemed like a larger one. The food was excellent. I got a gouda burger and ended up taking half of it home. The app filled me up--four nice sized egg rolls stuffed with reuben ingredients. Yummy! The only sticking point I had was the unfriendly service. When I thank a person for every little thing they do, I kind of expect at least a smile. Not happening. Perhaps if I had bought alcohol it would have been friendlier? That kind of is off-putting. Nonetheless, great food.

Meeting with family from the Northern part of Maine who invited us to Foresters. Who knew Lincoln…read moreMaine would have such a beautiful space! I've not explored this area so was pleasantly surprised to see more then a convenience store. The place has ample parking and clear signage. Meet our group outside and were escorted to our table quickly. We were set up in a back room with a table set up for the 12 of us. Once all settled in our drink order was taken and specials explained. Lots a talking and catching up. Drinks arrived in a timely manner and then food orders given. I ordered the Fish tacos with a salad instead of fries. Hubby has the bacon cheese burger, and son had shrimp scampi and Bang Bang Shrimp. Food came out hot and delicious. Everyone enjoyed their meal. No room for dessert so we finished our food, got to-go boxes and out to the fire pit area for continued conversations. Definitely enjoyed our time here and would come back if invited again.

A friend from Boston came to town for the weekend. She enjoyed the flatbread. The tacos were good -…read morenormally, the fish is fried. It is always refreshing when the chef will adjust fried to grilled. Forester's is a typical small-town pub. It was busy, but our server, Emmett was attentive and kind. It was a beautiful Saturday evening sitting outside, seeing an old friend.