Had lunch at the bar with a friend. Always a fun time! Of course I had to order the turkey dinner…read moreplate. It was delicious. My friend had a chicken wrap with cole slaw. Everything was great. Fun bartenders.

I went there last night and got the haddock sandwich, I then spent the rest of my night into this…read moremorning violently puking my brains out. I had to go to the ER and get IV fluids and meds. I spent the ENTIRE day at the hospital. So would I recommend them? No I wouldn't. Also little advice to the restaurant, maybe check the dates of your food before cooking it and sending it out to people!!

So happy they are open for the season! Enjoyed the newest iteration of the burrito bowl with slow…read morecooked pork along with excellent cocktails by Ricardo!

Went to Odd by Nature on a whim during our staycation. Immediately were welcomed by both Joseph and…read moreRicardo at the bar. Beer is excellent but most surprisingly was how fantastic the cocktail program was! We loved chatting with them both about their travels, love of drinks and their knowledge of both the industry and the drinks they serve. We are so glad we stopped, it made for such an awesome night and great part of our trip. We will be bringing our friends back to visit very soon!

Friendly staff, very accomodating of food allergies. They have DAIRY FREE / VEGAN CHEESE FOR YOUR…read morePIZZA!! Not a lot of places offer dairy free cheese, and I got it on the gluten free thin crust. Delicious. The chicken wings are so tender...the food is fresh and sublime. I wish they were closer to us! A fantastic stop on your trip through Maine!

This was my first time checking out this location, and honestly it was just okay. I've had BH in…read morePortland before and loved it, so I figured this spot would hit the same. First thing though, we got seated super close to other parties even though there were open tables. The group behind us spilled water, scooted back, and literally bumped into us without even a quick "sorry" and didn't move their chair back. We ordered the sweet chili wings, but they came out oily and kind of flat on flavor. The burger at our table was decent but definitely on the dry side. The pizza was saltier than we expected, so that missed too. On the bright side, the sweet potato fries was good, the drinks were solid, and the location is great. I think next time I'll just stick with the Portland spot.

There are certain places where outstanding food speaks for itself, and certain places where the…read moreatmosphere, service, and vibes really can elevate the overall experience. Batson River is the latter, and we loved our lunch outing in one of the adorable seasonal outdoor ice fishing sheds. We chose a few "handhelds," including the blackened haddock tacos and fried haddock sandwich, both of which are served with a red cabbage slaw. I enjoyed the tacos - the ratio of fish to slaw and aioli, etc. was just right. And the sandwiches are served with a generous amount of crispy French fries. On a weekday in March, many of the local shops and restaurants were closed. It was an unseasonably warm day, and we were happy to stumble upon Batson River for a fun and memorable lunch!

We had a wonderful experience here. First thing to note - when they say they are dog friendly, they…read moreactually mean it! We had lunch here on Sunday, just after seeing Santa on the boat from the bridge down the street. Highly suggest putting your name in before you want to eat (it was about an hour wait when I put our name in at 11:45). Their reservation system sends you a text when they put your name on the list, and from the link they send you, you can also check your position on the list. They text you when your table is ready. When we arrived with our dog to check in, we were given a couple of seating options in the outside heated deck area. We chose seats looking outside, which were topped with fur warmers, which made them comfortable to sit on. There are plenty of heaters on, which made it nice and cozy. Also, the plethora of Christmas decorations inside and out, made it also feel cozy, and festive. For lunch, I had the blackened fish tacos, which comes with mango pico, red cabbage slaw, chipotle aioli, cotija, on corn tortillas. They were super flavorful, and delicious. I stuck with fries, and they even had sour cream for dipping them. We will absolutely be back to try more of the menu!

My buddy had the crispy pork bowl and added buttermilk fried chicken which was perfection. We…read morestarted with the pretzel sticks with a Pilsner cheese dipping sauce. OMG!! I had the Seaul bowl which was as incredible as everything else we tasted. Libations included several of their beers, wine, Sangria that paired nicely with the cinnaminimons, perfectly. A big shout out to the fun and attentive staff, too. THANK YOU!

Brickyard Hollow Brewing has several locations throughout Maine - their locations are convenient…read more They have a decent selection of beers and a big menu and do slices at each location that I've ever interacted with. I'm not a huge fan of the beer and pizza quality. We went the other night for a Trivia event and that was nice, but my opinion on food and beverages haven't really been affected. It's convenient and options are plentiful but I would choose other options most of the time.

Went here the other night before a concert and we're very happy we did. The atmosphere is very…read morelively. The space they have is open and they also have some nice outdoor spots too to either sit or stand. Got our beers very quick and they looked so good and tasted just as good as they looked. They were nice and refreshing and for the price you get a pretty sizable beer. We will definitely be coming back here for drinks soon and this time for a lot longer. We loved it here and recommend it for any beer lovers or anyone just wanting to have a good time.

Had their beer many times all around Maine and even in London, UK (!!!) but never went to their…read morebrewery in Biddeford (yet). They finally open their door in Portland near Thompson point. Everyone who work there are very nice. I just told them pour me whatever and I had "mixed" which literally mix of lager and dark beer = amber. It's light and not in your face, which is definitely what I like. Very chill place to hang out with friends, spacious place too

Several more visits since my last review…read more Some things haven't changed: -- The beers are still great. Swish, Here's to Feeling Good All the Time, Nothing Gold, and Reciprocal are a formidable foursome. At any given time, you can usually get at least two, more often three, sometimes all four. -- You'd be hard pressed (pun intended) to find a better smashburger in Portland, but I'd also put it up against any regularly-offered burger I've had in Portland--smashed or otherwise. I love everything about it, from the high caliber of the beef to the fresh pillowy milk bun to the exhilaratingly strong cure of the bacon to the razor-thin cutting of the vegetables to the execution that gets even a smashburger burger juicy. -- I'm still not crazy about the wings. They have a frozen dinner feel to them. A few things, though, have changed: -- Full service now instead of having to order everything at the bar. That's a plus. -- The place is much more crowded-- including screaming tykes-- on the weekends. Not a plus, but can't fault a place for its own popularity. -- The fries are now the industrial strength coated kind. A big minus and a sad drop off from prior greatness, but better that than from an item off the main cast. -- You can now order beer cans to go from the table rather than having to get in line. A nice convenience. A few things to know: -- It's a surprisingly good option for vegetarians and pescatarians. The veggie burger and the grilled fish sandwich are both much more than solid. -- There's outdoor seating in front of the building and also to the right. -- The bar room to the right of the entrance is adults only, so if those screaming tykes get on your nerves, this is the place to be. -- You can still order beer at the bar if that's your preference over table service. Still a favorite, and the combo of beer, food, and space is tough to beat (Mast Landing and Maine Beer in Freeport are also somewhere in that echelon).

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!

We'll never go back. We walked in, and the hostess was busy…read moretaking an order on the phone. We were left standing there. At one point, she put the phone on hold, and walked back to the kitchen. Rule #1 of hospitality: Always service the people who are literally in front of you, and took the time on a cold night to drive and to patronize you and your establishment. Put phone callers on hold. We were then seated in a back corner booth with no view of the restaurant. When a waitress appeared, I asked the price of the Lobster BLT listed in the menu section of their website. "Oh, we don't have that anymore." I asked why it remained on their website. I got a dirty look. She went on to tell my party that they actually had NO lobster in house. In Maine. My partner ordered a Reuben sandwich. He opened it up and we found about 1 tsp of sauerkraut inside. The breading on my fish sandwich was overdone and beyond crispy. But the most infuriating moment was ordering a cup of hot tea. Hot water and a tea bag, nothing more. Since the waitress had disappeared, I had to physically get up and ask for a hot water refill. The waitress I did find didn't want to help, instead pointing in another direction, saying "She's over there." I tracked her down; our waitress was talking with another employee. I asked for some more hot water to refill the cup with the same teabag. She brought it. When paying the bill, I found l'd been charged $6.50 for 2 cups of tea. Wow. One teabag and one refill of hot water. $6.50! The food was not great, the service horrendous, and the charges ridiculous. We'll be heading back to Federal Jacks soon. I doubt we're ever returning to this poorly run restaurant.

Sat down at the bar and it was pretty busy but the service was super slow. It took about 10-15 mins…read morefor them to even come over. Once they did come over super nice but still took a while to get drinks and our food order. I got the tuna bowl and it was good, the salads are also good here. Large bar and lots of tables. Food is decent.

Food was great and our Server was very friendly and helpful Ambiance the outside was a store front…read moreand inside was modern with break out rooms for small groups and business meetings the distillery had a large tasting room also but that was closed for the evening

Ambiance 10/10! It was fully decorated for Christmas with a fire going and lights strung up. The…read morefood menu was the holiday menu but all the dishes are huge. I got the bowl of clam chowder and was concerned it wouldn't be enough but that was definitely not the case. We ate at the bar and usually bartenders are very talkative and attentive but that was not the case. It had the perfect amount of clams to potatoes and not too thick. Unfortunately we were not checked in on even once and looking around, we weren't the only ones. For the menu prices, I would have liked to at least be asked how my meal was. They have a full parking lot out front but it's not the biggest to be prepared to parallel park on the road.