Boondocks Grille

Food, drinks, and service were all fantastic! The dining area is brightly painted and gives off a…read morelittle bit of a beach bar vibe. The only reason this is a 4 star and not a 5 is because the fries were shoestring and not a thicker cut. But, they were homemade and not some frozen out of a bag junk. We'll be back

The burger basket may be one of the best deals price wise is the state of Maine. The burger basket…read morewith a soda was $14, which is around the same price as a large Big Mac meal (except with much better ingredients). The hand cut fries were perfect, not to many restaurants still make their fries this way. It was nice knowing that the potatoes used were grown in the area. The hot honey cheese curds were phenomenal and also a great price. The service was excellent! The staff were very friendly and kept a clean dining room. I'll definitely be stopping again next time I'm in the area!

Specials menu

Steak tips and onion rings

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Fisherman's platter ordered with grilled scallops instead of fried

878 Waterfront Bistro & Café

4.9(17 reviews)

6.6 mi

Delightful elderly couple hosting and providing stellar service, wonderful ambiance and eclectic…read morevibes. 10/10 MUST try chowder (coming from a chowder lover), large chunks of seafood, perfect flavouring for a classic Atlantic Canadian chowder.

After being in the Atlantic provinces for 2 months, we can positively say we had THE BEST breakfast…read morehere. My husband had the eggs Benedict (he said 'I don't know what is in here but it's delicious') and I had the 'a la Jose'. I took a peak at their main menu--all looked delicious. We also had a chance to chat with both Chef Charles and the Maitre D' Shirley--both lovely people who clearly love what they do. They have been in this beautiful location since 2009. They are open Thurs-Sun. A must-stop place for any meal!

Look from bistro to St John River

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Timberwolves

4.3(45 reviews)

17.8 mi

Good bacon cheese burger and fries. Friendly owners, good customer service. Very reasonable…read moreprices.

Outstanding service from our new friend, Mike! We had an afternoon snack here, of fresh cut…read morecounty fries, mozzarella moons and, per Mike's recommendation, the burnt ends. All were outstanding! Great place to hit up when you're riding the county!

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Taste of Home

4.8(5 reviews)

16.7 mi

1st time to the Taste of Home and was warmly greeted as soon as I came in and then spoke to Ed when…read morechecking out and they could not be nicer! I have tried several restaurants from Houlton to Caribou since I moved up to Aroostook County last Summer and there has not been much to write home about. I ordered the Shrimp Alfredo and it came with sauteed Broccoli and Texas Toast and it was really fantastic! I also ordered a side Garden Salad and you would figure, "what could be the big deal with a salad" however, I CAN tell you this salad had everything including 2 kinds of peppers and an array of color throughout and they used iceberg lettuce which I love and the Italian Dressing was outstanding! The whole meal ran me around $20 and I have leftovers for lunch tomorrow. Small place, tucked away but if you want truly fresh food in a warm surroundings, try this place out! 5 Stars!

When you are near by Mapleton Maine you need to see this farm to table restaurant. Linda and Eric…read moretake pride on service and food selection and presentation. Place is warm and welcoming Easy conversation with fellow patrons. Generous portions. Always leave full. But if you have room for homemade desserts you will not be disappointed. Come and enjoy

The Main donning area / New addition built in 2022 / Tables were hand crafted by the Owner and Cook Linda lee

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Our warm and inviting main dining area.

Northern Maine Brewing

4.2(67 reviews)

8.5 mi

Cute little place near the edge of town. Lots of tables a bit of a draft so I needed to keep my…read morejacket over my shoulder to keep warm. Our waitress was knowledgeable and give us some good ideas. Water was good and so the selections were mostly typical. As you know, I don't drink they had a large variety of IPAs beers, other alcoholic beverages. They also have mocktails. He did an order of the cheese curds. They were very good at dipping sauce tasted great. I ordered a salad, which was OK and pork filled a bao buns which were very tasty and barbecue juice sauce is not too spicy not too sugary. The whole sauce was very good on the bottom. Just wish it was a bit more. Make sure you have that napkins cause it does leak juice. My Son had the fish and chips. The fish was really well done they say crunchy a good portion of fish. Fries were good too.

First off our server Anah was amazing. She gave us tips on the menu, she was super attentive and so…read morefriendly. That made our visit special. The food was so good. We had the tornado shrimp appetizer, the pork chop, steak tips, the haddock, tacos and spicy chicken sandwhich. Everyone enjoyed their food and the drinks were good too! Great job to all.

Tap handles

Steak tips

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Riverside Inn Restaurant

4.2(25 reviews)

10.9 mi

Great food, staff and prices. A little small inside but easily overlooked!…read moreEasy access, great parking, Will eat there again!

Great customer service...very friendly staff. Told us the daily specials and they have AWESOME…read morePIE!!! Wish we could find more places like this as we travel the US.

Sign to be nice this place is crowded but service is fast

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Governor's Restaurant

3.7(75 reviews)

10.9 mi

I had the turkey dinner which was very good but the dressing was lacking ( it tasted like stove top…read moredressing and looked about as appealing. The meal could have been better had it been hot but was barely warm, my husband had the special pot roast and we both agreed it was very good but also could have stood a bit of heat as it too was barely warm. The waiter was very nice and the atmosphere warm and friendly. I would recommend them because food is good and everyone has an off day so maybe food will be hot next time.

Found out this was a chain. But still had homemade charm. Restaurant was packed when we were there…read more They have a large variety of food over. Restaurant area going around that's kind of cool to watch while you're waiting. Our server was funny and made suggestions. She also made sure he had everything we needed. Good with the maple glazed cheese curds they're OK but do make your hand sticky My Son had the Chicken waffle mountain. It tasted good, but he didn't know it was going to be a sandwich. I ordered the harvest rice bowl. I liked the butternut squash and beets. The rice was well cooked the feta threw me off. I'm not a huge rice person but love beets and butternut squash. They have lots of other items to try. Shakes looked good another table order the huge ice cream dessert it looks good, but it would be too much or even eight people consume.

Beet and Blueberry Salad

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Chez Helen

4.2(12 reviews)

46.7 mi

The burgers are a nice size, fries are great, everything tastes great. I've had other meals here…read moreand they don't disappoint. Great homemade feel, service and atmosphere.

I brought my Mom up to Madawaska and we had dinner here. She had the liver and onions and said it…read morewas delicious. She also enjoyed the cold slaw very much. I had a Helen favorite- chicken fingers and sweet and sour sauce. Very well done. Friendly quiet atmosphere. Would recommend and hopefully come back either my ATV or sled. Because we were so full we told dessert home. Fried cheesecake with a cherry sauce on top. Well needless to say we both ate it and was delicious. Next time save room while there.

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Tresors & Delices

4.3(6 reviews)

19.6 mi

Locally sourced ingredients

Everything was delicious the food was well cooked, and hot when we got it and the service was great.read more

A charming restaurant with great comfort food and personable service. The prices are quite…read morereasonable.

Rodney’s at 436 Main

4.6(37 reviews)

10.8 mi

Takes reservations

The Presque Isle Honey Lager is a really good beer. Great flavor and a nice golden color. So…read morenice I had to have it twice! Go for the Fish & Chips. Wow this is good. Cooked to perfection with nice crunch on the fish. Malt Vinegar tops it off perfectly.

I have eaten here a few times now and have enjoyed everything I have tried. The place has been…read moreimmaculately clean and the service has always been quite friendly and pleasant. I most recently had the fish and chips and it was superb! I look forward to returning again soon

Rodney's main Street Sign.

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Our Seasonal Signature Beverages use fresh juice and top quality liquors

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Lori W.

1 year ago

Excellent, Food. Guarantee you will continue going back. they are fast. Wait until you see the food in front of you. you're gonna ask for a doggy bag. read more

Stephen A.

3 years ago

I am the owner of Boondocks Grille. We put out great food and excellent service, guaranteed!

Fred Z.

14 years ago

Great food! Try the steak tips!

Boondocks Grille - tradamerican - Updated October 2026

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