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    Dos Gatos Gastropub

    4.2 (38 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Chips and salsa
    Hillary L.

    Whoa!!! The words uttered after we all took our first bite. The tacos were amazing! So much so my husband is already doing the math of when we can visit again during our vacation in Belfast. They also have a decent selection of tequila. The restaurant itself has such an interesting vibe. You walk down a set of stairs to a dark space - very jazz club like. There are a couple of tables, a bar, then a couple interesting seating areas. We were sat in what felt like a VIP lounge. We were greeted with a couch and 2 chairs. There was a bunch of side tables for placing food and drinks. I cannot say enough about the tacos. We all finished our meals. The chips and salsa are pretty good too.

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    Amy B.

    The Carnita taco was Mexico meet micro green infused, just delicious! The Mezcal Last Word was a Mexican French fusion and delightful! I'm well versed in Mezcal mixology and I really liked it. The service and the vibe was just awesome, thank you Crystal for all the suggestions and wonderful experience.

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    Chief Tori C.

    Ceviche! Daily special is always fantastic! Cocktail - fresh, real And the best Carnitas Thank you Chef Coop, Adam and gang!

    Caleb M.

    Finally was able to check this spot out after seeing their pre-open and open stages on social media. After going down the stairs you enter into the dark lit restaurant that has an inviting bar with an overall vintage and unique vibe that makes you think of a speakeasy. With some of the seats being couches and cozy comfy chairs. Good luck finding anywhere else in Belfast with this much charm and personality. Such a standout spot you will not forget after you visit. We thankfully beat the rush showing up early and snagged two bar seats. The bartenders and other staff were so friendly and attentive as well as food came out in a quick manner even with them being busy. Gladly tried out their normal margarita and was impressed and even more so look forward to trying more cocktails. If you love tequila this is the cocktail spot for you and let me tell you about the tacos....! Firstly I chose the Tamarind Duck and my fiancée chose the Carnitas and wow both would be immediate order again! Not living close by and being hungry we decided to get the Gringo Tacos and split the three and while I preferred the other tacos more I was still impressed and would enjoy them again. Homemade tortillas and tasty fillings made me looking forward to every next bite! Easily some of the best tacos I can recall having and would make future trips back up to Belfast with the only intention of coming here! Add this to your list of must-try.

    Peeper Pale Ale

    This place is an absolute gem & was very unexpected! The staff are incredibly fun and welcoming, creating a lively and enjoyable atmosphere from the moment you walk in. The guac & chips are simple, fresh & delicious. The carnitas tacos are simply unbelievable--full of rich, savory flavor that keeps you coming back for more. The quesadilla is perfectly cheesy and satisfying, with fresh salsa. The bartender knew I loved hot sauce & let me try their homemade sauces - perfection! Their mocktails are creative and refreshing, and the beer selection is stellar, too. All of this comes together in a cool, hip restaurant setting that's perfect for a night out. Highly recommend for anyone looking for great food, drinks, and vibes! We were so excited about our food, we forgot to take pics, but here are our drinks.

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    Tony M.

    Who'da believed we found the BEST Mexican food in Belfast, Maine??!!! It's definitely not your father's neighborhood greasy Mexican place, but instead Dos Gatos is a great and maybe even unique experience. We were lucky to arrive a little early and score a couple seats at the bar, where we were served by Robert - and it's just a treat to watch a true professional bartender working his magic behind the bar. They have a great selection of spirits, especially tequilas, and they know how to make great drinks. We had (me) a classic lime margarita (and for a backer a pint of draft Salud from Marshall's Wharf); and wife had the signature spicy margarita. Both drinks were a hit. By the way, it's a cool sign when the menu has one page for food and three pages for drinks . My kind of place. For food we ordered queso to accompany the house tortilla chips. Their chips are served hot and salty (awesome!). Normally I don't love queso because it usually tastes like velveeta, but not the case here. Their queso was good enough to eat with a spoon!!! Then for the main course arrived - I had the ground beef tacos and Boss had the beet tacos. Yes, you heard me - BEET tacis. I felt this was a bold and risky move on her part, but it paid off - they turned out superb. Overall the food was delish. Not the cheapest taco place around, but a great experience and we'll definitely be back!!

    Loved the outdoor seating area and bar - owners Jesse and Adam were great hosts!
    Allison D.

    Dos Gatos is a great addition to downtown Belfast. Our group enjoyed a tasty meal served by owner Jesse. The service was friendly and unpretentious but the food was delicious. I shared the mushroom tacos and the beet tacos with my companions. Sounds unusual but they were both really great. Companions also enjoyed the chicken tacos and the duck tacos. We loved the outdoor seating area. Can't wait to return.

    Margaritas, tacos with perfectly charred tortillas.
    TG W.

    Love this place. The atmosphere is hip, welcoming. Seating is limited so you might want to go early---4:30, 5. Or not! There's outdoor seating on the horizon. Taco Tuesday is a good way to start: special pricing on their fabulous tacos and classic margaritas. We've loved the tacos: beet with feta and micro greens, Baja fish flavored perfectly, chicken tinga, carnitas. Great astute hardworking staff. Quick service.

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    Delicious tacos; Cool ambiance; excellent service; Will come back; Great to have Mexican in Belfast

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    Incredibly delicious tacos with an awesome vibe on the coast of Maine! Highly recommend a stop here - loved their duck tacos!

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    I've never had anything but amazing food here. I mean chef nails it every time. Nails it.

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    Delicious tacos, inventive cocktails and fun servers. Cool ambiance. Really enjoyed our dinner here.

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    Fantastic eclectic space, great food and atmosphere. Look forward to going again and sitting outside

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    Unfortunate service. Would have liked to have tacos but we were ignored for some time and had to leave

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    Gladly tried out their normal margarita and was impressed and even more so look forward to trying more cocktails.

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    Darby's Restaurant & Pub

    3.9(202 reviews)
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    We used to come to Belfast a couple times a year and Darby's was always one of our typical dinner…read moreor lunch spots. Fast forward, we moved away to Arizona for 14 years before moving back to New England. Just had lunch at Darby's to celebrate our anniversary. It was perfect as always So often when you visit an old favorite it's not so wonderful anymore. But Darby's is the exception. Same charming and spotlessly clean interior, same amazing food and wonderful friendly service. Today, we started off with a bowl of French fries as an appetizer and they were fantastic! I had macaroni and cheese (without the Cheez It topping due to an allergy to orange cheese). My husband had the chicken pad Thai and he said it was fantastic just as it always has been in the past. The server was superb. My husband asked if the Mac and cheese was white cheese and learned it was so I ordered that explaining to the server that I was really happy that it was white cheese as I have an allergy to annatto which is in orange cheese. She immediately alerted me to the fact that they top their Mac and cheese with crumbled Cheez Its and asked if I'd like her to hold those off. It was really refreshing to have a server so aware of a likely issue with an ingredient for a customer. Just fantastic personalized service. Thank you! We will be back again next year. Loved every minute of our visit.

    Chili and chowder were cold. Chili ended up room temperature after it was reheated. Waitress…read morebrought our wine after we were done eating, wine that was ordered before our meal. They were obviously short staffed but didn't seem like that should make the food cold.

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    McLaughlin's Lobster Shack

    3.6(137 reviews)
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    The best lobster rolls we've ever had! (And we've been eating them out whole lives). Plus…read moresuper-friendly service and perfect chowder. See below for more: Jess greeted us at the door like she couldn't be more thrilled to see us, which we appreciated because it was an hour before closing. We learned that it was the "soft opening" for the season (April 31) and the wave of invited local regulars had just left. Jess was attentive, welcoming and helpful with some things we weren't used to seeing on the menu. The dining room and lounge has a classic lobster pound feel but updated with fresh upholstery, decor and comfortable seating. Solid wine selection and a balance of domestic beer classics and solid Maine brews on tap and in cans/bottles. Jess poured a great Mai Tai. Classic thin clam chowder was brimming with whole clams and potatoes. I barely had room for oyster crackers. The broth was perfect. Quahog was a thicker style and chock full of hearty goodness. Complimentary corn bread served ahead of the meal. The lobster rolls were dynamite! Best we've ever had. We opted for warm with drawn butter style, served on buttery grilled rolls. Onion rings were solid. Perfectly breaded and crunchy. Fries were seasoned with a touch of salt and were fresh. Can't recommend this place enough and we will be back!!!

    Wonderful lobster meal...huge chunks of lobster meat in a butter roll and the full lobster was cut…read moreso that eating is was super easy. The service was perfect. The view from upstairs was beautiful.

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