Love shopping at Vinolio, they are always so welcoming and helpful! Their wine selection is truly…read morethe best I have found in Maine and their selection of gourmet foods, cheeses, olive oils, vinegars, and homemade sandwiches are simply terrific! It's such a cute shop to browse around in as well, so many great items to look at and get tempted by. I never leave there empty handed and always look forward to going back for more, such a special store to have in Belfast!

Wonderful store with a huge selection of olive oils. We discovered a local cookie company and…read morebought all kinds of Monkey Shortbread. We shared the Monkey Shortbread cookies with multiple people. They loved these cookies! Our friends love their wine selection

Gorgeous custom charcuterie spreads!! Meticulously curated & so so yummy! A mixture of quality…read morecheese, meats, fresh fruits, honey, and candied fruit. I definitely recommend!

I love the name of this shop! The owners guessed the words to my secret mantra. I was happy to…read morelearn that a gourmet cheese store had recently arrived to this corner of Maine. Located around the corner from the main drag it's easy to find because of the eye catching chalkboard signs we saw on the sidewalk which point the way for you. There was an initial big disappointment here which turned out to be the first thing you are confronted with at the entrance and that is the metal spiral staircase that one must climb in order to enter. There is no other way in that I could see. Never mind how treacherous this could be on an icy winter day, the real tragedy here is that this means access is barred to those with certain disabilities, anyone in a wheelchair, a parent with a stroller, a frail elder and others that may have trouble navigating such a wretched means of entry. Once safely inside the space it's small but quite inviting and pleasantly decorated. The bounty is contained in one large glass-fronted refrigerated case and it's delightfully packed with cheeses from places near and far. The friendly man working there who I believe was the owner, told us to just let him know whatever it was we wanted to sample. Say no more! Already displayed were a few plates of already cut up cheese samples from which I took a number of nibbles. I love when shops do this although for hygiene sake I would have loved some toothpicks to spear the cheese rather than have everyone use fingers. I decided on the cutely named Ewephoria which is a sheep's milk cheese (get it?) from Holland. It's a hard cheese that was nutty and buttery. We loved it, so I'll be on the look out for it again. There were some artisinal salamis for sale as well that intrigued my husband. From trips to Tuscany where boar is king, he has become especially fond of this kind of meat. He bought some of the smoked boar sausage that he said was delicious. The shop also sells a small but decent selection of wines and some gourmet crackers. We wished they sold some fresh crusty baguettes which would have made this one stop shopping for the perfect picnic fare. There is nothing about what they are selling and how they are selling it inside the shop that I have any trouble with. It's great. What I hope is that the owners who have come up with a great idea for this town, will figure out a way to address the need for access to all. And from the owner's point of view, they should be thinking about all the customers who they are missing because they can't get in. I don't know how the appropriate changes can be done at this exact location unless there was a secret elevator or entrance I missed. But if not, there have got to be other available storefronts somewhere in Belfast in which to set up shop. Hello, calling Belfast realtors... This is dedicated to Michele R. whose reviews always take accessibility into consideration and from whom I've learned much about this issue. Her well articulated reviews have helped me to be more mindful about this kind of equality.

Definitely worth checking out. Nice place to socialize on your own or with a group. Very large…read morebar and several tables make for a friendly experience. Love the fact that you climb down a flight of stairs to enter, makes the experience a bit like a speakeasy! We were a group of four and I was the cider novice so Chris selected a flight for me to start with. He is extremely knowledgeable and this way I got to taste all different kinds. We also ordered several different bottles, be sure to try High Ridge Farm Cider! When I travel I want to try the best the area has to offer and High Ridge can only be purchased here or on the farm. Winner! We all shared an assortment of small plates, my favorite was the radish dish with lamb. Just ask for some bread since the sauce is delicious!

We came for the cider flights, and they were excellent. Three 3 oz pours were just enough after…read moredinner. It was lovely to taste various ciders from the region. It was early Wednesday when we came, the first day of the week they are open, so it was not busy at all. Really enjoyed the ciders and would love to come back if we are in the area again.

Not surprised Satori had a very good yelp rating…read more We have wanted to try Satori for sometime and haven't been able to attend until now. As soon as you walk in, Satori has a very welcoming, friendly, comfortable, and relaxing vibe! For our visit, the owner personally greeted us and spent some time talking with us about his place. A great sign of owner/operator buy in! Satori is in a great location on the main strip in Belfast Maine. Easy parking access and walking distance from town dock if you come by boat! The cocktail menu is insane! I'd come here just to enjoy a premium craft cocktail at the bar! We enjoyed a variety of sushi, sashimi, tempura and amazing Japanese style bbq pork belly. Everything was delicious and to the standards and expectation of a fine Sushi restaurant in a big city! Recommended and we will return!

Expensive for what it is. Place is cute, seems like a small run business. Server was nice, but told…read moreus each serving of sushi would be 8 sushi pieces, when it is actually 6... unfortunate since you don't get much for your money. They're also very small pieces. Definitely not city prices. Cute place if you're in the area and need a sushi fix though.

Darby is one of our favorite places to visit when we come back to Maine for vacation. Really cool…read morevibe, the food is always wonderful. If you are into desserts, you must try their toffee cake dessert with ice cream and yummy toffee sauce.

We had a very nice lunch and topped it off with a very yummy dessert! Well done! I think Darbys…read moreis a staple of Belfast with its many years of customer satisfaction. Cheers!

I hope this place stays the same as a local hangout with outstanding food. The three of us…read moreOhioan's had dinner, all ordering different plates and agreed it was great. The sweet potato fries are a must. I agree with prior reviews that their haddock bites are wonderful. We had a limited time to eat and our server made sure everything was out quickly.

Good food and service and good tap list. Party ordered burgers, chicken wrap and pretzel.read more

Lovely friendly waitress, delicious haddock Reuben sandwiches and fries were fabulous! Women's nbA…read moreon one set of tv screens, women's softball on the others! Some very nice folky music playing on the jukebox.

Calling all Belfast bois !!! The mozz sticks were sublime. Highly recommend Signed: Unc Aread more

Visited the Hoot this week for dinner hoping to catch one of the ethnic menus we had heard about…read more Our server told us it was Americana and then walked away. The food turned out to be very good and we were impressed with it. The service was not what we are used to. Our server "A" was rushed and rude. We will return and try again and hope for a different waitress.

Went for brunch and I highly recommend the vegetable omelet and the lemon ricotta pancakes. The…read moreservice was top notch and I love the self service coffee bar where you can pick your own mug. Even though the WiFi password isn't given out, we very much enjoyed our time at the hoot. And on Mondays, there is a revolving theme night so you've got to check it out.