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!

If you are looking for a quiet hotel bar with spectacular atmosphere this is the place to be. The…read moretasty appetizers pair well with the innovative drinks. We had the pork belly skewers and the crispy vegetarian spring rolls and they were delicious. Unfortunately we ordered the smash burgers for dinner and they should be removed from the menu. Both of our burgers were a touch larger than a slider, dry and had a soggy buns. This is the reason for the three star rating. Service was fine; the bartender also served the room.

What a unique cocktail bar. We spent much too long here drinking way too many drinks - but the…read moreowner/bartender and drinks were so amazing we couldn't leave! We absolutely loved every cocktail we had. Perfect spot right on the water - cozy, intimate, perfect.

A night I'll always remember. After my Fiance and I eloped we stopped into Paper Plane and…read morecelebrated with a few cocktails. So lovely. High end, but approachable. Affordable but thoughtful, and delicious cocktails. Wonderful conversation and wonderful people in a beautiful space.

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.

One of the sweetest tiny eateries in Maine run by the most adorable talented couple. And in lovely…read more(off season at least) Camden where exceptional restaurants are the exception. The creative food and wine menus are small, the plates are medium, and the love is large. If you are a couple it's best to just order the entire menu and share it. After couple glasses of a natural orange wine (bottles are pricey) the bill was $170. We are so happy they're open in winter and filled up on a Saturday so reservations a must. Loved all the dishes despite being slightly over salted. Menu changes frequently and can't wait to return.

This is at the top of our list of great restaurants. I love the fact that where possible, the food…read moreis locally sourced. Devon and Hannah, the co-owners are wonderful people, fun to talk with. Relaxed ambiance. Nothing to complain about.

Excellent meal. Beef cooked to requests. Limited menu but delicious choices. Bret wine list…read more Service is very good. Small space that can be noisy. Recommended for an outstanding dinner.

It was ok but it did not impress me. Though the food was mostly good and the space was nice, the…read moremenu was rather limiting, the dishes had flaws, and the service was a bit off with regard to timing. I had a Black Manhattan cocktail, supposedly differing from an ordinary Manhattan by use of a different kind of bitters (Amaro) and "filthy cherries." These seemed like basic good quality maraschinos to me (3); nothing "filthy" about them. Nevertheless it was good, fruity, and ample strength. The appetizer selection was small and heavy on bread-based items. (No free table bread was available - grrrr.) Most didn't appeal but the Roasted Garlic did, served with bread (2 kinds: a toasted crostini and a fresh crusty sourdough). The garlic was a whole head, sliced open for easy access and presented on a very hot plate, sweet and mellow from long slow roasting, and served with a choice of cheeses (molten blue, brie, whipped feta, or chèvre) - I chose chèvre and it was very good and a generous portion. A very simple dish not often encountered in restaurants. In retrospect this was the best part of the meal. I felt a little rushed at times and impatient at other times. It took a very long time to get the appetizer so I had nothing to dilute the effects of the strong cocktail. But then more than once I was asked about my entree before I was ready; once when ordering the appetizer and another time soon after I received it and hadn't made up my mind yet. I held my ground and told them I wasn't quite ready, and they accepted that and I took my time eating. There was an eclectic selection of wines by the glass. I had an interesting rosé from Slovenia. My entree was a roasted fish filet (halibut I think? It's no longer listed on the menu) served over a tomato-based sauce. This sauce was richly scented and complex and the plate was attractively garnished with micro greens. But the fish was on the small side and the flavor was monotonous - no discernible browning on the top. The other component, probably an herby cucumber-yogurt sauce resembling raita, which should have been a cool complement to the hot tomato broth, instead was melting unattractively and dispersing into it. Perhaps most disappointing, there was nothing else to this dish. It needed a starch or something (rice, boiled potatoes, or even more of those very good breads from the appetizer - wish I had saved some.) So it's good I got the appetizer first, or I would have left rather hungry. Desserts were also very limited and most didn't appeal. I decided on the Clafouti, which is a baked tart, thicker and heavier than flan, with fruit (black cherries) It was way too hot, didn't have enough fruit, and ice cream would be a far better choice than the amorphous blob of whipped cream it was served with. I should have skipped dessert. It was so boring. As for ambience: it's a crowded, noisy place but in a pleasing way. Very small, and I had reserved one of the 6 seats at the bar (I was dining solo). It's whimsically decorated, like with the grape-covered nude statue holding a candle. There was attractive artwork on the walls, some of which I believe was for sale. I did detect smoky odors coming from the kitchen that other reviewers have noted but I consider that a positive thing, not a negative. So come here if you wish. Check it out and form your own opinion. As for me, I wasn't sufficiently impressed and wouldn't return.

Been a few years. Came back and still love it! Street parking x 2 hours. Cute spot to sit inside or…read moreenjoy the balcony. Worth a trip off the beaten path.

Super good food and cozy inside. Excellent service and views. We recommend the apple cider cake,…read morebreakfast sandwich, and cardamom latte. Just a heads up that the kitchen menus on yelp are outdated, and the food options are limited to what's in the glass display. They said a full kitchen menu is coming soon.

Not a place that I had on my radar, but I saw a sign for it on my drive down the coast and pulled…read moreover. You would struggle to find a cafe or restaurant with a better view, as this looks out over a harbor that is basically what you'd picture in your head for being in Maine. The menu included buckwheat crepes both sweet and savory and some gelato, so I indulged and got a crepe with gelato on the side. Even the sweet crepes use a buckwheat base, which I liked. The earthy flavor makes a useful contrast with the sweetness. Their house caramel sauce was buttery and toasty in flavor and combined well with bananas, so say nothing of the smooth stracciatella gelato I mixed with it. I couldn't have asked for much more.

I get nervous when I hear about a gelato shop. Am I *really* going to get gelato? The kind I've…read morefawned over in Europe? The reviews and mission at Freya's appeared promising, so I decided to give it a go, especially since the product is made in-house. Unfortunately for our group of four, there was only one flavor of gelato left an hour before closing time (and good for Freya's). My spouse went for that gelato--coffee--while the rest of our group went the sorbetto route. There were four flavors remaining: strawberry, passionfruit, guava, and lime + jasmine. I had tastes of everything, including the gelato. Sorbetto-wise, I was especially impressed with the strawberry, and the passionfruit was a close second. My only nit pick is that the guava was icier than the other three sorbettos, but the flavor was still punchy and refreshing. As for the gelato, it was European quality. Huzzah! I was so mad that I hadn't gone earlier in the day for more of a gelato selection. That taste of coffee really left a good impression. I'm thrilled to report that the folx at Freya's know what they're doing with their gelato and sorbettos. If you're snobby about your gelato, rest assure! You'll be really happy at Freya's.

I can't say how many times we have walked by this quaint little spot in all the years we've been…read morecoming up- but never again. This is a must stop. The staff is so friendly and accommodating and the chairs outside make it feel more like you are having drinks at a family party more than anything. Well a "family party" where the people inside have a fantastic knowledge of their product, a top notch product, and the patience to make anyone feel like the wine they e been looking for is just tucked away on one of the shelves. They are kind and the spot is welcoming, what more could you want?!

Adorable. The…read moregentleman behind the counter was super kind and helpful with not only wine selections in his bar but also with local restaurant suggestions. I wish they offered wine flight tastings.

The area's best selection of wines (and cheese) from around the world offered by friendly and…read moreknowledgeable staff.

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.