The Tav is gem! The service is always attentive, friendly, and well informed on the menu. The pan…read morefried haddock is one of the best meals in the area, and the cocktails are well crafted. Just a great go to any time!

Everything was excellent from the wonderful food as well as our server. One of our favorite…read morerestaurants.

We have a Bite into Maine in Scarborough but they're not open yet. Decided to go to Diamond st,…read morePortland location to have a flight of three lobster rolls. Maine with mayo & chives Connecticut with just butter Picnic with coleslaw, butter, celery salt. Sensational lobster rolls- love them all Extremely fresh & 4.5z seems to be plenty for me. I couldn't finish the 3rd one so I'll be eating it later. Served with cape cod potato chips. I believe that cape cod chips will be no longer. The question is what company will replace the chips?? (BTW) I didn't catch her name but the young lady who took my order was a spot on employee!! The only bad news was, I asked for a taste of the lobster bisque & sorry to say I didn't like it at all. Will I be back- damn sure about that. I'm taking one of my flights home with me to eat it later. Damn I'm in heaven. I hope Bite into Maine will add lobster ghee to their menu. HighRoller lobster ghee is the most incredible add on. Figure out how to come up with a clone.

Had a fine but not amazing experience here. Split a large lobster roll, mac and cheese, and the…read moreclam chowder. The Maine lobster roll (mayo-based) was good with a slightly lemony flavor maybe but expensive at $41 - maybe that's the going rate but it seemed slightly high. They have a three smaller lobster roll flight but I am pretty sure it's the same price as just buying three small lobster rolls. The mac and cheese was disappointing. It had a slightly slimy texture and the pasta was mushy. The clam chowder was fine but tasted like it had been reheated and not made all that recently. I had a lobster roll from their food truck a few years ago that I ate outside on a summer day and it felt special. This visit did not feel that way and instead more of a perfunctory meal. I think more attention to detail on the sides and no lobster rolls in the 40 dollar range for what feels like a casual establishment would be improvements.

Everything about Wander is amazing The food and atmosphere, our family loves going there.read more

Had a family meal - indoors due to the cold weather…read more We especially enjoyed the Vignarola carbonara - rich but not too heavy, and the zucchini was firm as it should be not mushy. The smashburgers and fries were a hit as well. The vegetable Wellington was delicious- really didn't know what to expect but it was a cool take on a tired classic. The wines were reasonably priced - we had a Mas Josephine Côtes du Rhône, which paired nicely with the pasta.

I will start this off by saying that I never would expect this small establishment to serve some of…read morethe best tacos that we have been privy to in a long time! It is a quaint and small and unsassuming place that packs 'em in tight but the great thing is that I was able to book a reservation ahead of time for a Friday night and we were able to be seated right away and our adventure begins. There were many vegan options for my better half and she also got a non alcoholic margarita that she enjoyed tremendously. I got three different styles of tacos and appetizers and they were divine ... (Pork Belly, Carnitas, Fried fish taco) The ambiance and the energy of the place was fantastic with the server being very good at what he did. We will definitely be back!

Bird & Co is the best Mexican spot in Portland…read more I'm not saying it's the most authentic, I'm not saying it's perfect, I'm not saying their cocktail program is going to change your life, but... 1. They take reservations (including for brunch on the weekends) and it's super easy to do online. How many places in this city are doing this? The answer is: still not many. 2. Their menu is clearly labeled with what's vegan and vegetarian. No guessing here, and the staff has always been quick to double-check with the kitchen if there are any questions or concerns. Segue... 3. The chips and guacamole for currently $10 are the same quantity of (and I mean this lovingly) overly salted, house fried - sometimes too fried - chips and a tiny scoop of good guac as most places in town that are CHARGING YOU MORE. Segue... 4. There are places in town now charging $8 to $10 for ONE TACO. And they're sometimes quite small. The tacos here average between $4.75 and $6.50 for creative, flavorful, interesting, filling options (also you can get them on either flour or corn, no upcharge). The menu changes from time to time, and I wish they'd bring back the fried yuca taco, but the solid vegan solid options right now are Adobo Sweet Potato, Fried Plantain, and Crispy Tofu. Segue... 5. The taquitos, brussel sprouts, and cheesecake are all vegan. Segue... 6. The brunch (10am to 2pm, Saturday and Sundays) options for vegans are probably the most impressive in town: tofu or chorizo or fresh avocado tacos, huevos rancheros, churro french toast, avocado toast, chimichangas. 7. The Mexican cold brew might change your life (... or at least make you really happy when you're playing hooky from work and having an 11am drink). Switch the tequila for house whisky, skip the vespertino, ask for a side of oat milk... no changes to the price when doing this, by the way, because they're THAT kind of place that isn't trying to punish you constantly with extra fees. 8. The staff is so accommodating, they're thoughtful, they check-in just the right amount. Sure, I've had a few bad experiences here, but overall... sit at the bar, make a friend, and just ask/just talk to them if you're missing something/need something etc. 9. The atmosphere here is Portland right before it became too cool (IYKYK). It's casual and relaxed, it can be intimate and loud when it's busy, it feels quite trendy yet still approachable when they've got their newly updated outside area set-up. 10. It's off peninsula which also changes the demographic and vibe entiiiiiiiiiirely. For the good. 6/5 no notes.

I was a little skeptical about trying this restaurant since it looks like a nouveau themed Italian…read morerestaurant which is located in the parking area of a shopping complex. Upon entry it has a unique appearance with modernist Italian decor wall decorations, overhead lighted fish, multiple seating levels, aged wood paneling, etc. The waitress was prompt, friendly and helpful. I opted for Shrimp Scampi. It was loaded with shrimp, not just placed on the top of the pasta as is so common. Delicate seasoning that was Italian, but with less garlic, sage and oregano than is typical. Fresh basil added an unexpected sweetness to the dish. Overall it was well prepared and quite tasty.

A year after I reviewed, I continue to be very happy with Sicilian Table…read more The food, the service, and location are great. The food isn't standard - there's a bit of flair to most of their dishes. While, I love it, it's important to pay attention to the ingredients. For example, I ordered a haddock sandwich during my last visit and I was expecting just mayo or tartar sauce and it was more tangy/zippy like a mustard. It was good just not what I was expecting/assumed. The fries - YUMMMY Our server was awesome! She checked in, gave us space and enthusiatically engaged with us when appropriate. I credit her for us trying the goat cheese and pita appetizer. IT WAS AMAZING!!! Our mocktails were delish and the envirment was comfortable per usual. Great job to this team and leadership on their consistency with food and service quality. We definitely will come back with friends.

Tried to give this place a shot, very disappointed. Definitely not a "Jewish Deli" as advertised…read morehere, it is a Boars Head sandwich shop and not much else. Don't come in expecting to see any fish other than a bowl of old tuna salad. No latkes, no kugel, no soups at all when I went, and I didn't see any pickles either. Just sandwiches and pasta salad. I decided to order a large sandwich on a sub roll, and my partner ordered a large on white bread. Noticed after placing the order that the entire place smelled heavily like burnt motor oil (I originally thought it was the customer ahead of me) so I assume they recently had some heating issues. They definitely should have aired it out and scrubbed the walls because not only does it stink, it's probably unhealthy and unsanitary. Food came out quickly enough, but the "large" sub roll is apparently no more than 7 inches long and not very filling. Both sandwiches were served on stale bread (the white bread was particularly stale) and were definitely overpriced - our lunch of two sandwiches while splitting a soda and chips cost about 40 dollars and neither one of us felt full. I see other sandwiches here are pictured toasted, but that option was not offered to us. The actual taste of the sandwich was mediocre at best. I won't be returning.

I really like this place!…read more I come here a couple times a week for lunch. They have two really good vegetarian sandwiches - the caprese and Sierra. Sometimes they have an egg salad sandwich on special too. Love that they offer a deli pickle - mmmm they're so good and at $1.29 a pretty good deal. I also started ordering their salads this week, and they are delicious. Really fresh greens, plentiful ingredients, and pretty dang reasonable at $10 for the amount you get. The pepperoncinis are sometimes kinda weird tasting, but I think it might be because they're slightly pickled? Just be aware of that. Really friendly service in here, and they have plentiful cheese and meat options, as well as wine and other goodies. Love that they carry Dead River chips! They don't skimp on ingredients, and that's the most important thing to me. Everything is fresh, the people are nice, you can order online - what's not to like? Try em out!

Stopped here for a drink and a couple apps and was very impressed with the apps and the prices…read more They have great happy hour prices!! Half of apps and drink specials. We got mozzarella sticks and buffalo chicken dip and both were great. Large bar and lots of seating for large tables. The bar tender was super nice and quick with the service. I'll be back!

Came here after a show at the rink on Friday night. The menu was limited. I asked if I could get…read morethe small portion of fish and chips and the server made it seem that was what I was getting. Our family shared fries and tater tots (they were big portions - good value for money). While the fries were great, and the tater tots were pretty good, and the fish and chips were also decent, the portion was small for $20. Based on what I saw on the menu, what I got was the regular sized fish and chips. Service was okay but could have been better. Overall what we had were all satisfactory. Just hoped that if there are two available sizes of something, they would confirm which one the customer wants.

Really good breakfast sandwiches and a cool little cafe! You order at the counter and they bring…read moreyour food to your table. They also have some local pottery on display that you can buy. Both the person at the counter and the person who brought our food were nice. I definitely recommend stopping here if you are in the area!

I swung by to grab a quick to go breakfast on a Sunday morning. I ordered the breakfast sandwich…read morewith sausage and hashbrowns. It was pretty busy and my to go order took about 25 minutes which was a little frustrating (don't park in the 15 minute parking like I did!) I think the hashbrowns were the holdup along with the long line! The breakfast sandwich was solid. The biscuit was a bit more english muffin-y than flaky biscuit but i enjoyed the herby aioli. The hashbrowns were super greasy and soaked through the takeout container. They were pretty basic McDonald's/Trader Joe's patty style but still delish! The baked goods display was SO tempting but I didn't get anything. Would come back for a sweet treat for sure!

You'll always love the atmosphere. And the food ranks right up there as well…read more Service is always wonderful.

2/10/26 The smelts an utter failure: heavily breaded and…read moredeep fried- ended up with a mere hint of fish- smelts should ALWAYS be pan-fried. Any Mainer knows that. The mushroom carbonara with bucatini was very very good, but too filling; couldn't finish it. The vanilla creme brûlée perfect.

This place has such a great vibe. Very casual. Several nights a week they have live music, either…read morein the bar, or on the deck. The barn has big wide open garage doors overlooking a large grassy yard area and pond outside. Inside has a mix of tables, high top bar tables, and bar seating. The outside has a mix of tables on a large back deck, and picnic tables. They even have some lawn games. Very family friendly place. The menu is simple, think burgers, pizza, pasta, fries, and some appetizers and salads They have a full bar and cocktail menu. The food is good, the service is friendly...except for some teenagers who need a little more customer service training, but they are young and haven't been coached enough yet. For example...the teenage hostess, before even saying hello, good evening, welcome, asked us if we had a reservation, without a shred of a smile. We said no, and she walked us to a table, at which time we decided to sit at the bar for better view of the outside space, and slightly further from the live music. Keep in mind there is no air conditioning. The evening we went it was hot. We sat at the bar, and the sun was to my back through the open garage doors. It was so beautiful, and although there were fans, they didn't do much to cool it off. I love the heat so I didn't mind. I really like the vibe here...very casual, beautiful rustic setting. I will definitely be back on another beautiful summer evening.

My husband and I had a gift certificate and decided to try it for lunch on a beautiful Sunday…read moreafternoon. As many other reviews have stated, the barn itself inside has a nice ambiance. The owner was the only person taking orders and serving. After being served, at least 45 minutes after placing our orders, on paper plates, she disappeared into the kitchen. Waited 20 minutes into our meal to ask for salt and pepper. She brought them over while talking on her cell phone, and my husband had to show her his empty glass to order a refill....which came 15 minutes later. So, in a nutshell, disappointing.....not great food, not great service. Will not be returning.