Been wanting to try this place but it is tiny and usually packed when I walk by, today I lucked out…read moreso here we are. It is a tiny bar area and some seats at the window, very intimate. You hopefully like the people you are with lol.. I ordered the house .... I originally wanted the melt but it came on TX toast and not rye so I went in another direction. (Nothing against the Texas, I just was craving rye) The bun is so soft, the burger even though cooked through was juicy, the flavors went well together. Did not disappoint and I'll be back to try more, maybe even the melt!!

Just a half block off Commercial Street, this tiny, casual eatery-- with stool and counter seating…read moreinside and actual tables outside-- specializes in smashburgers but offers veggie burgers, lobster rolls, wings, and fish sandwiches as well. They also have a modest selection of well-chosen beers on tap and in cans. -- Bacon Bacon burger: I tried this on two separate visits, once adding caramelized onion to its standard configuration of house patty (a 50-50 blend of beef and pork), block sauce (think spicy ranch), bacon strips, bacon jam, and cheddar. The toppings all worked out great, with the bacon strips the standout by far: plentiful, tinted red from the cure (flavor galore), and both crispy and bendy in the same bite. On the downside, there's a dense bun to get through, diluting the deliciousness and moisture. The pork component in that patty suggests extra juiciness, but on one of the visits it was pretty dry--and smashburgers need not be dry. So I loved one and merely liked the other. I know it's 2026, but $20 for a burger without fries is a little pricey. If you get the love version instead of the like, it's worth it. -- Fries: Old school crinkle cuts cooked hot and crisp, available with sea salt or salt and vinegar. The menu has the smallest at $7, but with the burger it was only $3, a bargain that mitigated the $20 burger price tag. And they were very good. Service was great once, abysmal once (long wait for the check, long wait to pick up my credit card). On a third try in between, I sat on a stool for about 15 minutes trying to get noticed and wound up leaving. Lots of chitchat among the servers, both out front and back in the kitchen. Service doesn't seem to be something management prioritizes. So there's some good, some great, and some not-so-great. Could be a 3 or a 4, but I'm optimistically rounding up based on the excellent first experience and generally good food quality.

After driving past DTRT over the past 4 years, I was finally able to stop in for a bite and my…read moregirlfriend and I are very happy we did!! She had the poutine and raved about them. I had the onion soup and raved about it and we shared an order of sweet and smokey rubbed wings which we both raved about!! Can't wait to return to try more of the menu!!

2nd visit 2 weeks ago for lunch on a Sunday. Was surprised that not busier on football day but nice…read moresince it was quiet. Sat at a table in the dining room. Service was prompt and friendly. Have to say that the tables need a good cleaning. I'm in the business and know the difference between clean and sanitized; a table can be dirty but be sanitized. It had that sticky, greasy film on it from always being just wiped with sanitizing solution but never being cleaned with soap and hot water. Great glass of sauvignon blanc, my brother had diet coke and water as he just finished s work out at the gym. I ordered a bowl of the clam chowder and we both ordered the beet salad, my brother adding the airline chix breast to his. The chowder was disappointing. It was tepid and the potatoes were still a bit hard. Both of our salads were great. Candy cane striped beets, blue cheese, good vinaigrette. My brother's chicken perfectly cooked. I wanted to talk to a manager about the soup and the table but see anyone on the floor who appeared to be supervising. My 1st visit I did leave a great review as everything was top notch.

Food was amazing. The service was second to none. The Maple beer was a wonderful find. Had an…read moreamazing time.

Food was great but Gabby our server is what made me write this review!…read more She was so kind and attentive, she was very patient helping me try some of their beer before I decided on a margarita... I didn't eat much of my sandwich as the drink and salad filled me. She was genuinely concerned lol and sat next to me with a look of genuine concern "Is everything okay, tell me, I'll fix it for you" I've never had a server take my wants and needs so personal and it was Awesome! My salad came out with the wrong dressing and I wouldn't let her take it back. I was fine with what they gave me instead. When we left, she gave me a salad to go with the dressing i had asked for! She went above and beyond and makes you feel like you are her only customer! Give that Girl a Raise LOL

Great service. Portions are big and food was very good. Really liked the ambience. The best part is…read morethis is a dog friendly restaurant. We were able to have our dog with us inside the restaurant. The staff is very friendly.

Went here for lunch the other day and had a great lunch. I had the wagyu burger and it was super…read morejuicy, better than their traditional burger. Everyone I was with enjoyed their meal. I do like you can build your own burger and add anything you like. In an easy location and they have a big event space as well. The service was fast and friendly as well. Overall great lunch.

My wife and I stopped in slightly after their happy hour had finished. It was rather hopping on a…read moreThursday night at 6 PM. There were two spots open at the bar so that's where we sat. Our bartender was knowledgeable, friendly, and chatty. That cruising the menu we settled on adult beverages,. Their IPA for me and my wife ordered their raspberry sour. I had a lot of hope for their IPA but unfortunately it was fairly pedestrian. That said, my lobster roll made up for it all! I decided on going for the max size. Though a little pricey, if you're hungry it's the way to go. With that I enjoyed a decent side Caesar salad. My wife ordered their French dip with tater tots. The sandwich smelled and tasted delicious. Unfortunately the tots could've used a few more minutes in the fryer. All said it was a good meal. Will be back? We'll see.

The bartender at 2:30 pm is awesome! Friendly, talkative without overbearing. Sorry I didn't get…read morehis name. I ordered a bowl of clam chowder and the chicken Greek salad. The soup came out hot with plenty of potatoes. There's is GF which is a plus for me. Disappointed because it didn't seem creamy enough, like there was no dairy at all. Plus, they put thyme in it. If you know about clam chowder, NE style does not have thyme in it, but Manhattan style does (the red one). South Portland's is better. Sorry! The Greek w/ chicken was excellent. Plenty of chicken, olives, etc. Just enough dressing. A large portion. Sea Dogs overall is ALWAYS a great option. Great staff, good food, lots of choices and fresh. The place is always clean. I typically eat at the bar since I'm by myself.

Food was good. The ambiance was kinda boring and meh. Friendly people but felt rushed with the…read morelong lines. The only disappointment was the chowder. It was very watered down. More of a clam milk soup.

5/5/26 Great location and huge portions at a good price…read morehave led to their success- But the batter for the fried shrimp is a disaster and should be avoided. The crabmeat sandwiches are filling and tasteless.. At Weds noon, largely an elderly clientele of which most are tourists. There are better places and you would do well to seek these.

When I eat at a hotel restaurant, I usually don't have high expectations. City Farmhouse defied my…read moreexpectations. The food was so flavorful, quickly prepared, and very creative with its presentation. Local sourcing and very high-quality ingredients. The service was on point, the ambiance was warm and relaxing, and the value was more than reasonable. The same meal in Portland would have easily cost forty percent more. I wish I had taken pictures of the meal, but I was tired and hungry and just forgot. My burger and fries were spot on. The fries stayed crispy from the beginning to the end. The burger meat was fresh and very tasty. The dessert was next level, and I did get a picture before eating it, lol. Whether you stay at the hotel or not, City Farmhouse is always an excellent choice.

This was my first time at City Farmhouse and we had a very disappointing experience. Three friends…read morehad lunch which was mediocre. The lunch menu appeared interesting however it took so long to get our food and when it finally was served several items that supposedly came with the meal were "unavailable". Since we were the only people in the restaurant we could not understand why it took forever to get our food. Each of us was disappointed when it did come. My fish sandwich had very little fish in it and what there was was strangely "rubbery". What would normally be an hour's lunch took two hours by the time we got our food and ate. We could not understand what was going on in the kitchen. Our server was pleasant but it did not make up for the overall experience. Will not return.

Haven't been here in a while. Felt like having a burger, so I stopped in Thursday evening…read more Sat at the bar, this bartender is always friendly; tasted a few beers because I wanted a Smithwicks but they don't carry it. Disappointed because she pulled samples without 1st letting the warm beer in the tap flow, so not impressed because the beer was warm. Settled on a Stella. I love my beer cold, it was not. Ordered a mushroom, onion Swiss medium rare. They changed their fries and they were GREAT! This is why I choose Cow Bell over The Mill because the Mills fries are soggy and often just warm. The burger at Cow Bell was over cooked at medium well and the mushroom onion topping was not only Luke warm, looked and tasted like it was leftover from the previous day. I had another beer, and Allagash White; again not as cold as I think a beer should be. I've had the steak tips with veg and mashed potatoes here before and they're always good - think I'll stick with that next time. Ambiance like most bars, sports on the TVs. Did chat with a nice gentleman sitting next to me.

Mac n cheese burger is amazing Service is great…read moreAnd inside is always clean and well decorated.

Bissell Brothers still is deserving of the high acclaim and5 star review. One of their most popular…read moreDouble IPAs, called Swish had a new special Triple IPA version brewed called Super Swish. This beer release brought my wife and I for our visit today. As an IPA fan I enjoyed this new version very much for its hop saturated citrusy forward taste that drank quite smooth for the 9.5%. At this point now Bissell is broken into two separate parts. The first will be the space welcoming to families and is more of their restaurant style area. Appeared to be a popular area and does offer reservations. My preferred area is the Bissell Garden as they call it. Those entering need to be of drinking age and have more lounge vibes where you order at the bar. It still offers full kitchen menu so is perfect. Particularly my favorite is snagging bar stools to grab some beers and food. I had to try out the Super Swish while my wife grabbed their red ale named Turnpike. Then food wise we split their kitchen special Classic Poutine. Some of the best classic kept simple poutine I have had. The perfect comfort food for yet another cold weather day in Maine. Have been impressed by all the food from Bissell. Truly the only negative still stands being the fact it's on Thompson's Point and required paid parking (not Bissell Brothers call but still). One of the most popular Maine breweries for a reason especially in the IPA game. Give all their other style of beers a try too though, top notch brewery!

Perfectly good bar food! Great ambiance. The space feels very open and there's lots of greenery…read more Very inviting. My friend and I split a few appetizers - the mezze plate (falafel, hummus, veggies, pita bread), the honey barbecue chicken wings, and fries. The portions were very generous and everything was tasty. Not exceptional but definitely good quality and quantity for what you pay for. My vodka seltzer was also very good - I got the strawberry lemonade flavor and it was light and refreshing. On the side of the restaurant we sat on, you order your food at the bar but it gets brought out to your table. Service was prompt and friendly. All in all a good experience!

We went here the other week for the first time. We have heard about this place for a while and…read morewanted to try it out. It's a nice little place with good decor and very friendly staff. We got a seat right away and everything came out very quick. We got cheeseburgers and fries and I also got a moxie float. The moxie float was great and it's the only place you can get it. The cheeseburger was very good with lots of flavor. The only thing was that the bottom bun got a little bit soggy. That was partially my fault for ordering two patties. I would definitely recommend trying this spot out if you're into floats and some of the best burgers you can get around. From the vibe to the prices you will be satisfied.

Afternoon day date with my 5 year old. She loved sitting at the bar, acting like an adult. The…read moreservice was great, the vibe/atmosphere great, the food bland. We ordered a milkshake. Sitting at the bar I just watched the guy pull the ice cream machine and put it in a cup. My internal scream "what just happened?" Next I ordered a AC Burger and my kid ordered the chicken nuggets. The food looked great but just very under seasoned. Nothing was seasoned properly. The fries bland, the burger, bland. The sauce on the burger, bland. My kids nuggets, bland. I wish I could give a second trip there but when the bill hit mid 40's for an adult and kids meal it it harder to justify. Glad to have finally tried the place just doubt I'll go back.