I was born and raised in Maine and come back a couple times a year to see my mom here in Brunswick…read more I hadn't been yet to the Ram and Bull which took over a previous restaurant spot, and decided to give it a try based on the fact that one of their weekly specials was lobster stew. Let me be clear, I am typically disappointed over and over by the lobster stew I have in Maine. In my mind, it should be classic, with milk, butter, Sherry, and lobster meat. I've been searching for this version from my childhood for the past 30+ years and I finally found it here. Have they added a tiny garnish of rosemary to the top? Yes. Does it make me angry or detract from the sweet perfect flavors of the stew? No. And the lobster meat in the stew was tender, as it should be, rather than having simmered way too long and being tough and chewy. Their crabcakes also were nice and generous, although I don't love the spicy remoulade (I feel it's too strong for delicate crab flavor) and the texture was a bit soft for me. I'm looking forward to being back during my stay and trying more items from the menu! Oh, and don't sleep on the service here, it was excellent. From several people asking me how my meal was or just saying hello, to the amazing Travis behind the bar with his big fabulous personality. Yay!

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Fun eatery with some unexpected vegetarian options…read more The hubby and I stopped in for a weekday lunch with a friend who'd been there before. It had that classic old timey tavern look, with lots of dark polished wood, and their menu, featuring comfort/pub fare, was in keeping with the ambiance. I had their crab cakes, which weren't too bready or greasy and came with a tasty spicy creamy sauce. I also had a cup of their tomato soup, which had tiny grilled cheese sandwich bites on a skewer perched on the bowl--such a fun idea! Accompanied by a glass of crisp chenin blanc, it was an awesome lunch. The hubby enjoyed his beet Reuben, which isn't something you see on a lot of menus. Our friend had the chicken pot pie, which he thought was just so-so. He liked the puff pastry crust but the filling didn't quite do it for him. Our server was friendly and funny and we had a great time overall.

I was in town visiting my Mom and she really wanted to try this place because she had seen it on…read moreFacebook. We both ordered the "Mike P" which is essentially a chopped smash burger with cooper cheese and sauce on a sesame seed roll. We both enjoyed our subs and had plenty to take home with us. Our bartender was friendly, welcoming, and provided helpful information about the menu. There were several regulars in there and there was plenty of seating. My mom & I both enjoyed our experience there and the food was delicious!

Great bar and super friendly staff. I love that this is a small local bar but they are doing nice…read morespecialty cocktails !! Food is also amazing!!

Had a great lunch at Fat Dog's in Dover and tried the Philly Philly steak sandwich. Really good…read moresandwich with great flavor. The roll was good too and held up nicely. Definitely something I'd order again. Great lunch spot in Dover.

The portions are huge, too huge. The breakfast menu is creative, most dishes are named after dogs…read more We tried 2 breakfast skillets and left over half the food. They upsold us on a grilled blueberry muffin. It was warm but not "grilled". It would be nice if they buttered the muffin and cooked it on the grill for a bit longer. Coffee for 2 was $8. Service was excellent and I would return in warmer weather to eat outside.

Always fun night out and top notch service! "Fries before…read moreguys"night is a full house! Great cocktails!

They had me with the glass of water. They use my favorite kind of ice and I knew this was going to…read morebe good. It is also clearly where the Cool Kids hang out for brunch! I enjoyed the standard plate that included a homemade biscuit the size of my head. Yes, I finished it. I mean, it was a homemade biscuit for Pete's sake! Iasked for soft poaced eggs and I got them. Lovely table service, too. Now, off to rehearsal for a film!

The Statesman City Diner briefly opened in September 2025 in Downtown Manchester on Elm Street,…read moreformer Wild Orchid Bakery and Lala's Hungarian Pastry space. They serve traditional American diner fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They also have a coffee/espresso counter with bakery goods and offers cocktails and mocktails. There is also an outside French fries pickup window on the Cat Alley side of the building, which was already opened for a few weeks. The dining space has rows of tables and counter seating and 4 flatscreen TVs in the front. I stopped by the Statesman City Diner on opening day for an early morning breakfast. There is ample free street parking before 8am in front of the diner. The place just opened for business as the staff was still learning things like the getting familiar with the Toast POS system and handheld portable ordering devices. I was able to seat myself at a table and was given a breakfast menu to look over. I requested an ice water and decided on the Jr. Statesman Open Face Salmon Omelette ($15 plus tax) with 3 way homefries and raisin toast. The food arrived to my table in about 20 minutes after ordering. The omelette was a folded firm scrambled egg with salmon (lox) and ricotta cheese. The 3 way homefries were seasoned and grilled with yellow potatoes, blue potatoes, and sweet potatoes. The buttered raisin toast had a nice sugar coating. The portion size was good, taste of food was good, but the omelette and homefries were not very hot. I did request a to-go box for half the omelette and toast so I could eat later at work. The check with Toast QR code was presented which was $16.28 with tax and before tip. Overall, since the place is very new, the staff (front & back) is on a learning curve with regards to the Toast ordering system (it was offline for a bit), speed of service, and temperature of the food. They are still working things out and may be closed several days at a time.

New diner on Elm. Very attractive decor but too soon to review until they have worked out the…read moresystems. Extensive menu.

Why doesn't Yelp allow for 6 stars? INCREDIBLE Cocktail bar worth the trip. No, I don't care if a…read moretrip would require you to drive 2 hours-- it's worth it. Aren't you listening? :-) Super list of craft cocktails, and an incredible Peruvian chef making some of the tastiest dishes this side of the Andes. Go here, order lots of tasty drinks and dishes, engage in some witty banter with Jonathan at the bar, and wonder (like I do) why you don't come here weekly. This is easily one of the best date night locations (and cocktail bars) in a 200 mile radius-- and yes, I know Portland is in that range. *wink*

Overrated imo. Ate there with another couple and had a bunch of tapas and cocktails. Left the…read moredinner not particularly full or satisfied. Too much vegetarian type fare which I'm fine with but the stuff with meat left much to be desired imo. Not worth the price point and portion size imo.

The food is wonderful! Highly recommend. I have tried many dishes and I'm never disappointed. The…read moreburgers are one of a kind! Thank you, Brick Team!

Place was fun and the golf was great. Didn't have any of the food though. Great atmosphereread more

We were obviously inconveniencing our waitress by asking her to take our order and then delivering…read moreit to us. Won't be visiting again.

Old fashioned diner done well, on the water (no view) in Alton Bay. Booths, counter both bright…read moresunny and clean. Daily specials, extensive menu, standard fare. I loved the 1/2 Benedict options at $9! Go hash browns over home fries, try the desserts and muffins, and dont expect anything fancy and this'll do just fine! Tons of locals, friendly fast service, easy parking.