The baked items looked fine but walked away without trying them. Quite a few flies buzzing from…read moreitem to item and no way to protect it. The staff appeared to have given up on the fly fight. An investment in a few fly fans would likely solve the issue.

This review is for the restaurant up the block from the bookstore. First time visiting since…read moreChrissy's closed and I was very pleasantly surprised. Interesting menu, cute decor, friendly staff. Frittata was very good, as was the fried eggs with sautéed greens. But the star of breakfast was the blueberry pancakes. I have honestly never had pancakes as light and fluffy as these...don't know how they make them so good. Will def be returning.

The food was good, and the half is actually a full sandwich so go for that if you're looking to…read moresave a little. They took down the build your own menu but you can build your own sandwich, just watch the price. The serving staff were friendly and helpful as well and the vibe inside was great! Seriously get the half sandwich, that is what's pictured, it's a deal for sure.

The store's welcoming atmosphere recalls an earlier era, when country stores were a community hub…read more With its mix of practical items and charming souvenirs, S. Fernald's offers a taste of authentic Maine.

I've been to Oysterhead pizza several times. Great pizzas and great names…read more The atmosphere is eclectic but somehow fits! The staff is great! Oysterhead has definitely earned a spot on my great pizza list! Well done!

Ordered 2 pizzas 1 drop dish 1 thin crust. The thin crust was undercooked and nasty the deep dish…read moreonly had sauce and toppings in the center of the pizza leaving 2/3 of every slice crust and cheese. After seeing amazing reviews on this place I had high expectations and walked away extremely disappointed.

As a born and raised Mainah I must say I was impressed with this spot. Found in Damariscotta…read moreslightly off the main road of downtown but you may find some signage advertising on them on Main Street. I suggest you follow the signage to visit here. They have a few parking spots and some street parking available nearby too. It's a spot that you order at the counter and get a number and can enjoy either an indoor or outdoor table and wait for the food to be delivered. We enjoyed a table outside in a perfect shaded area on a beautiful day. Inside was a perfect rustic and homey vibe with some live music during our visit. Both inside and out were popular choices and we had a little line before ordering but minimal wait. Food wise my I got a lobster cilantro and lime lobster roll, while my wife got a Lemon Dill Lobster roll (both currently $30 market price). We split a large basket of fries and could not pass up splitting a current special of Homemade Blueberry Bread Pudding with Lemon Glaze. We know we made good choices when the worker taking our order was telling use we made the perfect choice of our food spread. The lobster rolls were tasty and included a good amount of lobster to them! Fries were crispy and only could have used a touch more salt and finally the bread pudding was amazing and the perfect bite to finish our meal! What a fantastic spot worth seeking out! I know even as Maine locals my wife and I would seek this spot out again. A must try if you are in the area.

When you spend money for a lobster roll, you want it to be amazing. This was!!!!…read more I ordered a lobster roll and blueberry bread pudding. The roll was fresh and delicious, the huge chunks of lobster were fresh and tasty. I got the butter option and it wasn't too heavy on butter at all. The side of cole slaw was great too. Really wonderful flavor and not too much mayo. Light and right! Blueberry bread pudding was delicious too. I wish the blueberries were integrated more and not just on top, but I would still order it again, it was so good. Friendly staff too! Parking right outside, indoor and outdoor seating, restroom inside and they take cash or credit cards.

I'm so glad to see that Ann's Book Bistro is open again. We went last night and sampled their new…read moreTapas menu and were blown away. We had their tomato fennel soup, slow cooked pork tacos with pickled veggies, and their Sparta (Greek) salad and finished with their special banana nut sundae. Finally we had a unique cocktail with chocolate tequila, Gran Marnier and Tia Marie (addictive!). All were unique and outstanding. It was also nice to see that the restaurant was packed and their unique atmosphere was hopping. We'll be back soon!

There are many terrific dining options in Damariscotta/Newcastle. But the no-doubt winner in the…read moremost underrated restaurant is Ann's Book Bistrot. We've met three groups of friends there in the past 10 days and sample pretty much everything on the tapas menu. Pork souvlaki, lamb ragu, Indian butter chicken, lamb burger, brie brûlée, bistro sesame noodles, tomato fennel soup--all of it fresh, delicious, all brilliantly presented. Quiet, comfortable at-home dining area makes for a perfect setting for perfect meals we and our dinner pals have enjoyed. Ann's Book Bistrot is just a couple of miles outside of downtown Damariscotta and well worth the trip.

I didn't come to Maine to eat steak, but boy am I glad I did here. My wife got the filet and I got…read morethe hanger steak. Both were delicious and cooked perfectly. Order the bread basket and definitely end the meal with their blueberry cobbler. The service was attentive and the restaurant is a really cool building over looking the water. We really enjoyed this place and will definitely come back.

In years past, we have had countless dinners, brunches, and celebrations here. Even had a…read morewedding rehearsal dinner for more than 35 people here. We feel a deep connection to this establishment and so it breaks our hearts to report a complete failure of our most recent visit. Food was unacceptable and service was non-existent. It may have been a bad day - you can judge when you visit - which I hope you will. My hope and intent is that the ownership will read this review by a 30+ year patron and take it as a wake-up call. This town, this community needs this restaurant to succeed. On its current path, I don't know if we'll see it when we return again next August.

Service was good was very disappointed by the size of the oysters; I'm from NOLA so these were the…read moresize of a dime so shocked! The lobster app was ok with tortillas cheese and a few lobster pieces...

Yummy spot!!! Everything here was very tasty…read more We started with drinks. I will have to say I got a cider on tap and it was super flat. They switched it for the other cider no questions asked and it was still flat so maybe don't get the ciders. Everyone else enjoyed their drinks (rum punches, ales, and lemonade). For apps we got the oysters which were very tasty and the nashville hot wings which were delicious! The blue cheese dip was amazing! For dinner i got the special which was the scallops on caeser salad. The scallops were good. The salad was fantastic though!! Got strawberry rhubarb pie for dinner which was tasty too!!

Not a member, but glad to support it. Lots of organic veggies and fruits. Significantly large…read more"alternative" bottled and can natural foods. Plenty of frozen meat and chicken and desserts. Huge wellness section of supplements, etc. Just want fresh and local vegetables, go here!

A gem of a supermarket within walking distance of downtown Damarscotta. Anything your heart…read moredesires.. from raw milk to fancy wine. Organic fruit amply available. Home made delicious ginger molasses gargantuan cookies a must. Best of all an electric plug for my hybrid with comfortable seats to wait for the charge. You don't have to be a $10 member to shop. Helpful staff and excellent parking.

We have visited here a few times when staying in the area. The atmosphere is local but fun. Staff…read moreis always nice and the food is pretty good. Only thing they can up is the calzone. Pay pretty good money but not a lot of filling and the ends are complete dough. In the end cooked perfectly just needs more filling for the cost.

Pizza is not flavored full would not recommend. Service is good but need a new chef for flavorsread more

Went here twice while I was out east this summer. The place is very cute and the ciders were really…read moregood. They had a solid line up of different flavored ciders. Staff was really funny and fun to chat with. Our group had a great time. The other locals who were there were friendly and we enjoyed the place.

Loved it! Found it when searching cideries near bar harbor. The ciders were explained to us and…read moreit was fun to taste all the varieties in a flight. Good atmosphere and I got a sticker for my cider fridge!