I say this often, bumpy start with the host. We were a biggish group and that wasn't apparently a good thing? Sat at a table, no silverware/napkins, just two tables thrown together. However, [[HIGHLIGHT]]great interior and good curb appeal, really sets the mood.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our waiter was great and his attitude got us back on track. The menu isn't large, but had some interesting food. We later found out food is new as an offering to the distillery so maybe more options down the road. All our cocktails were outstanding!!! The food, presented well, good portions but needs work on flavor & seasonings. read more

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I had high hopes for this place. I heard good things about the food, specifically the haddock picatta and I was excited to try it. We were third in line to check in and the host pretty much ignored the line. There were plenty of tables, but he was hyper focused on everything except the people wanting a table. He finally sat a couple and assisted someone with their take out order. We were next. He wouldn't even look at us - he started packing a few take out orders then finally acknowledged us. No smile, just "Hi." Judd was our server and he was good. He did what he was supposed to, but was also quite busy and never checked on us and didn't ask about refills on drinks until we were finished our food. At $4 per soda, we would have wanted that refill. I ordered the haddock picatta and my husband ordered the fish and chips. Both dishes looked impressive with large portions, but both pieces of fish were overcooked and the fish and chips was dry. Both dishes were flavorless. Like zero salt. The only thing that had any flavor on my dish was the mashed potatoes. This place is now on the list of "never again." read more

I checked out Batson River Fish Camp in Wells with some friends on a Friday night. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The parking lot was full, suggesting a busy place inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Fortunately, we were able to get a table immediately without a wait. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere inside was warm and inviting, with low lights and a fire going.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Their menu was eclectic, fitting any tastebuds. I ordered the beer battered fried haddock sandwich that came red cabbage slaw and tartar sauce, with fries. It was a solid fried fish sandwich, which was flaky and fell apart as you tried to eat it. I also tried one of their beers which was just alright. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ski lodge vibe inside of Batson River Fish Camp was the best aspect[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and with locations not only in Wells but Portland, Biddeford, and Kennebunk, there are plenty of opportunities to check it out. read more

Batson River Fish Camp - Beer battered fried haddock sandwich with red cabbage slaw, tartar sauce, and fries - Breweries Near Me - Wells, Maine

Great atmosphere and wonderful place to bring our little pup. She enjoyed her grilled chicken, while we ate our sausage pizza and mussels. All delicious! read more

Excellent and wide ranging selection of beers brewed on site. Great cocktails too. Food is well prepared and generous.

Came here on a Saturday for lunch after our half marathon. The parking signs were a little confusing but we were able to park across the street. We had a group of 6 and they said it would be about a 30 minute wait. The wait ended up being much longer. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They seemed very overwhelmed by the amount of people in town for the race.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They told us they would be able to seat us after about an hour but we would have to wait for a server. We said that was fine and it took about another 15-20 minutes before our server came. We could tell she was not happy when she got to us but she warmed up over time. The menu has a variety of pizzas, sandwiches, and other entrees. Once we ordered the food came out pretty promptly. We were a little surprised. The food came out before the drinks that were ordered which was a little odd. I ordered the fried haddock sandwich. It was good. Nothing super crazy. There were large chunks of the fried batter that I didn't love but the fish part was good. Service was definitely a little rough and food was average read more

Batson River Fish Camp - Fried Haddock Sandwich - Breweries Near Me - Wells, Maine

Really disappointed. The food has taken a downturn. We had the shrimp cocktail and you could tell the shrimp was right out of a bag in the freezer. No consistency either - some giant pieces and some tiny. My wife had the salmon plate and it looked like an 8th grader made it. The veggies resembled a frozen bag of vegetables. My daughter had a Mac and cheese that was definitely a box of Kraft. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice atmosphere and good beer.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Stick to burgers, wings and the hot pretzel. Stay away from the seafood and Mac. read more

My wife and I love checking out every brewery we can. This was our second location of Batson River we have visited, the first one being their Kennebunk spot. This was a much better experience than that one. I still classify our experience here as average and will have no desire to rush back. Overall from a wide variety of times trying beers at their locations, other bars, and cans at home I have not been super impressed by any of their beers. A few have been decent but in general I will grab beers from other Maine breweries before. Service wise this visit the host and our server were friendly and attentive although wait times at moments were long. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The whole ambiance of the spot is a bar that feels more home like than the average bar. The fish camp aspect fits well too because all the fish mounted on the walls too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Lastly food wise it was all decent but nothing I will remember long term. We started with the venison tostada nachos that were good but I expected a little more with the venison. For our entrees I got the fish & chips while my wife got the burger. Maybe they forgot but didn't ask how my wife wanted the burger cooked, it was a little more done than she wanted. Both our fries were under seasoned. With so many breweries/restaurants I have enjoyed more I am going with the three stars. Honestly if you are in the area and looking to try it out, give it a shot! Your experience may be better than ours. read more

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I love this place! We stumbled upon it on a trip to Maine. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's really cute and funky inside with different vibes in different rooms.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I started off with one of the fabulous cocktails, which one, I don't remember! But it was tasty! To start off, we got the duck poutine, which was ONG unbelievable! I still dream about it. I got the lobster which is hot buttery and delicious and my friend got the fish tacos, which were also outstanding. Our server was really nice and very efficient. All in all a great experience! read more

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If you are looking for great food- this is not your place. If you are looking for great service- this is also not your place. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you are looking for holiday fun and a place that's packed full of holiday people- this actually is your place![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had the burrata salad with chicken, WAY over priced for what it was and the chicken had zero flavor and was dry. Overpriced $8 add on. My other half got a burger and his stomach was in knots the rest of the day. I don't know what they use as burger meat, but it wasn't great. If you're just going for drinks and the Christmas vibe then this is the spot! read more

I wanted to like this spot more than I did and also understand how a holiday week can throw things off. I think the first issue was over seating & not having enough staff, who were all very apologetic but young. The fish tacos were average, over crispy corn tortillas & one small piece of fish w a ton of slaw & mango salsa which were great to cover it up. Market veggies as a side for a $4 up charge were inedible had our water returned after the runner dropped our food I would have asked for a return, which I never do. Beer was good & so was the gin cocktail, surprisingly none are available to purchase. read more

Slow service and bad food - avoid at all costs. I would never order food again at this place. The bar looked ok for drinks but that is it. Horrible experience. read more

This was my first time at this Batson River location and I can say it's almost the same as the other location. Menu is fairly the same and had plenty of options. My go to is the wings with a side of the sweet chili sauce. Our server was fantastic as she kept checking in on us and made sure we were set. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The location was nice and had outside dining, however it was fairly smaller than the other locations.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would highly recommend coming here! read more

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Date night. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful night to eat outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great location and is easy to drive to from Route 1. Plenty of parking and indoor and outdoor seating. The staff was very attentive and the menu was diverse enough to meet our dietary needs. I truly enjoyed the mushroom pizza and found it very flavorful. Full bar and local brew options. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Intimate dinner or group outing, Batson River Fish Camp will work for you.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat outside, but the inside had awesome decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Check it out. read more

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Last weekend we made a trip to Wild Bevy Brewing in the barrels had drink and after came over to Batson River fish camp for dinner. We waited like 15 minutes and were seated at a high top we ordered my wife got the steak and was awesome, my friend wife got Salmon and it s was amazing, my friend got a pepperoni pizza and it was awesome and I got mussels, nice portion but the broth was like warm water,had my buddy's wife try and she said it's missing flavor!! Our waitress was awesome and it's nice inside there! Would go back read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Wonderful atmosphere/service & food...[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered the Maine Muscles for an app and they were very tasty! The burger I ordered was cooked exactly to my specifications & the lettuce/onions etc were in perfect proportions to compliment the taste of the burger without overpowering it. My husband had the fish tacos and he thought they were wonderful, with mango and purple cabbage slaw! I also ordered a Chardonnay and it was a quality wine & great accompaniment to the meal. We will definitely be back! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Good service, nice outside dining area, friendly staff[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] but food was typical bar fare - nothing to rave about.

Took 15 minutes for somebody to greet us at the table. The tacos were pretty good but the drinks were overpriced and not worth the money.

Really delicious Buffalo wings (some of the best I've had) and a decent lobster roll (get it cold with butter on the side for double the fun). [[HIGHLIGHT]]Super cool "fish camp" vibe too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Comfortable seating, not terribly crowded on a Sunday afternoon, and great service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would definitely go back over a lot of other places in the area. read more

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Just incase you are hot in the summer and would like to enjoy some cold water before your meal , don't come here, they serve you warm tap water and you have to ask for ice to make their gross tasting warm water cold. Not going to order food, not sure if the cold items will come out cold or the hot items will come out hot. This is a hard pass for our group. We will be leaving to get the basic standard at another restaurant. I don't understand how they have more than 3 customers. Pretty sad if you ask me. Go somewhere else for literally anything. If they can get water right , who knows what you'll get. Our waitress was apologetic to the rules of the house . ( no blame to her) I don't care if you are in an exploited tourist town with a 40% mark up, this is just bullsh*t. read more

The drinks were an absolute joke , seemed more like a Cosmo shot. The charcuterie board was amazing and plentiful, however the fish tacos were a lacking any real fish ... maybe 3 quarter size pieces. We are locals and would have loved a better experience but will definitely not be back. read more

Do not be fooled by the manager replying to a review looking to remediate via email. I sent an email to Ryleigh 2 weeks ago to discuss my experience, no response. Followed up a week later, still have not heard back after 14 days. Unfortunately, the lack of attentiveness we experienced during our meal appears to extend beyond the waitstaff and throughout the management of this establishment. read more

Last I checked Fish Camp was in the hospitality business. I completely understand that you may have a staffing issue and there may be longer wait times, but the overwhelming sense of authority and the talking down to by the bartender was some of the worst I have ever encountered. Their overall demeanor was uncalled for and they made a horrible drink to boot, food was good yet was overshadowed with the poor interaction with the bartender, who was not even serving us. Wish your business well but I will not be recommending, FYI we are year round locals. read more

Walked in for some to-go to bring back to the room and have some drinks while we waited. We were a little early for the dinner rush, so there were bar seats available. Staff were very busy but on top of our drinks and food orders. Specialty drink was so good that we are still trying to master it at home (snowbird), and the drafts were on point. The room was just the right level of dark and had an awesome fiber optic ceiling that gave you the feeling you were under the stars twinkling at night. Food was outstanding. Sad to see that the fish and chips was rolled off the seasonal menu but the fish sandwich was epic. Strawberry rhubarb salad was amazing, the dressing was unbelievable, and the steak and cheese was devoured by my picky tween. Lastly in food, the fries, which are normally an afterthought in most restaurants, were some of the best we have had in a long time. They look like normal steak fries but are seasoned to perfection. I look forward to going back in the future. read more

Very rigid with their "policies." They seem to feel they are operating a Michelin-star rated dining establishment, rather than a sports bar/ brewery. At least 4 parties were unable to be seated at already set tables due to 1 or more people not having arrived. ( mostly due to insufficient parking.) Everyone waiting felt the same...we'd be ordering apps, drinks, etc. while waiting for the late arrivals, putting more money in the restaurant's pocket. Instead, they preferred to keep 8-10 people standing around in their lobby. No good explanation was given, likely because there isn't one. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a nice looking place, food was fair, but loosen up, read the room... you're a brewery, not Le Cirque.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Located in a commercial strip with limited parking. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A bit on the noisy side.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Among our food choices - very ordinary chili, a sausage pizza that was fairly good (but lacked tomato(?)), meh clam chowder and decent ribs. The best part of the meal actually was the cornbread that came with the ribs. Overall - expensive, unspectacular food. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great service, good food and atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's Christmas all year here apparently ! The french fries were particularly delicious and the fish cooked perfectly read more

I recently dined here after meeting a friend for a walk at the beach. She had the arugula pizza which looked and tasted amazing. I ordered the fish tacos and although it's been two weeks since that meal, I still wish I hadn't. They weren't good, disappointing at best, and left my stomach upset for days. read more

Stopped in this seafood restaurant in wells after enjoying a few local breweries... we needed some food to share with our group. We sat at the Lao d bar and was greeted immediately by the friendly bartender. Cool local fishing gear throughout the restaurant, nets and motor equipment. Fun atmosphere. We enjoyed some pizza, crab fritters and garlic and chili wings .... All were very good... completely forgot to take photos:( read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere was great[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], food was good, drinks were good. We enjoyed the service here also

This is our favorite brewery when in Wells from VT. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is inviting[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], the beer is always cold and delicious with a well rounded variety. The food is very well prepared, and most tasty. The bartenders and wait staff are very good and attentive. read more

Cool casual vibe. Bar was crowded but server was pleasant and efficient. Been to all 4 locations and each one is unique. read more

Batson River Fish Camp - Bateson Old Fashioned - Breweries Near Me - Wells, Maine

I've reviewed this before and I'm just doubling down on the horrible service received. Seriously I have never been treated this way at any restaurant much less a meh brewery disguised as a restaurant (beer is still good). We were asked to leave for standing at a high top table at 4:30 (before dinner rush) and having a beer. The manager truly was a (c) * (n) (t) to our entire family and made a huge seen for absolutely no reason. [[HIGHLIGHT]]All the guests couldn't care less that we were standing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Still mind blown by this awful experience. Once again. Fire your manager. read more

We were treated very poorly when they made a mistake with the number in our party. We were ignored and told we were next, but never were seated. We eventually left, but had a heated exchange before we did. We are from Ohio and wanted to spend our anniversary there. I cannot wait to leave Wells, you left a terrible taste in my mouth. Fortunately Mikes Clam Shack were very kind to us. read more

Lovely Friday night dinner and found the best G&T ever. Baston G&T ~ cucumber infused riparian gin, peach combiner, mint black pepper, & fever tree Mediterranean tonic read more

Batson River Fish Camp - Riparian Gin & Tonic - Breweries Near Me - Wells, Maine

I've been to the Kennebunkport location, and now this one. I love their whole vibe. It reminds me so much of mid 2000s Abercrombie. They were playing a great playlist (tons of Taylor swift non hits). They have so many pretty mocktails and losts of beer choices. The foods a little more adventurous than you're regularly bar food, but we enjoyed what we got. I fully trust this local brand and expect to visit them all! read more

Interesting vibe in this place. Feels like a country bar. Unfortunately the beer they make is subpar in my opinion. I am a beer guy and open to almost all styles but could not find one I liked. Did not have the food or sprits they make so I can't speak to them. read more

Batson River Fish Camp - Parking lot and business sign. - Breweries Near Me - Wells, Maine

My 2 girls and I got takeout from here. We got a Veggie burger, a mushroom and Pepperoni pizza, and I got the strawberry rhubarb salad with chicken. The Veggie burger had minimal taste, so it was disappointing, but the truffle fries were fantastic! So good, we all had to try the fries and the sauce that came with them. The pizza was good, and the salad was solid. The restaurant looks like a fun place, and the drink menu looks yummy, we will come back for dinner service! read more

Stopped here twice while on vacation. The first time we got lobster rolls to go and grabbed a beer while we waited. Both beers we ordered were very good and the lobster rolls were even better, the spicy pickles they serve with the rolls are nearly life changing. The second time we ate at the restaurant in the outdoor section. Service was fantastic, setting and ambiance are great. We shared three appetizers and got a few cocktails all of which were amazing! Would highly recommend the lobster bisque. read more

To start, our waitress was very good. So what I review has absolutely nothing to do with her. This was a party of 5. We have been here several times within the last 4 years. Tonight we experienced our first disappointment. I put this on for a review for the owners/chefs to know what happened. When we ordered our drinks we were told there was no mint for a cocktail. A typical Mojito. Our cornbread in duck fat was completely burnt on the bottom, (2 orders of it), that we had to cut it off every single piece. The red cabbage slaw with the fish and chips was dry....absolutely not a drop of dressing on it. Literally shaved red cabbage and carrots with no spice added. We were expecting a good mayonaise slaw. None of the "slaw" was eaten by the members who ordered it. This seems minimal but it made an impact with us all as we have been here before with no issues. We were just very shocked about the slaw and the burnt cornbread. Also we saw at least 3 other tables complaining about the food that was served to them, one being the cornbread again. Our waitress gave us the bill and the cornbread was taken off our charge. We won't be coming back for a while, but we will give it another try at some point. read more