I'm a local and I arrived for a salad at 30 minutes before closing. There were some long faces…read moregiven how I dared show up for the last half hour of their 4 hour day. Immediately they were breaking down the restaurant. Removing drink choices and packing things up. I felt bad for the people who came after me. $20 dollars for a salad and they are shooing you out during business hours. It's like being in a restaurant where they're putting chairs on the table and mopping the floor during business hours. Before I went to grad school, I supported myself working in restaurants. Ownership usually would fire you if you started breaking down during business hours. As my boss used to say "we're open till 10. Don't let the people think they shouldn't be there." You ask top dollar for salads, be welcoming. A couple came in 15 minutes before closing, put in their order, and then left before they got their order. The vibe was obvious. They didn't want you there. Salad is fantastic.

Great lunch place while in Camden. Only open from 11am to 3pm every day except Sundays. People were…read morevery personable and the salads top notch.

Only spot open on a Thursday at lunch in early June but it crushed for a meal and a few beers…read morebefore headed back on the ferry to Rockland. Would recommend for good pub food on a trip to vinalhaven.

Just because it's about the only place in town in October by no means diminishes the fun & good bar…read moreeats of the Sand Bar. Even better, showing up on music trivia night, for a draft beer & a flatbread pizza. Lots of regulars & families, & just a few steps' walk from the awesome Tidewater hotel.

Came in early for breakfast. I had the spicy egg sandwich with sausage on sourdough. It was…read morefantastic! My family had avocado toast and loved it. Ambiance was also great - my kids enjoyed the Michael Jackson channel playing. Both girls working there were very nice and courteous.

One of my favorite cafes to work from. I love how spacious it is. The tables are large, the couches…read moreare comfy, clean and perfect spot to work remote or study. I stayed for hours and loved every minute. The art on the walls add a perfect touch to the calm atmosphere. A cafe filled with local goods and organic fare. Walking distance to the harbor and downtown.

I'm in love with this wonderful place!! So much beautiful organic produce, baked goods, local…read moremeats, rustic soup, thoughtful gifts, wild flowers & all under the inspiring initiative dedicated to sustainable ecological stewardship & education! Very friendly & helpful staff in a clean, inviting, rustic, cozy, inspiring environment! Love it!

I have bought my produce here from May until September for years now but I only recently tried…read moretheir prepared food. The curried cauliflower parsnip soup is OUTSTANDING. I plan on trying them all very soon.

Is it a dream location? Yes. Is the food exceptional? Yes. Is it a bit pretentious for this neck of…read morethe woods? Absolutely. We would go back, for sure. Took us years but we finally visited. Everything was finely tuned. Every dish was delicious. There was a creative amuse bouche and a surprise pre-dessert intermezzo. After some great local lobster rolls and fried clams come here for a bit of fantasy Island.

Beautiful, remote location Aragosta had been on our list for quite some time. The meal is more of…read morean experience than I would say "a dinner" . There are many dishes served and I certainly didn't leave hungry but I wasn't thrilled with a lot of the preparations. Starter featured local kelp and seaweeds- not my thing. Lobster and crab dishes were outstanding. A course of just carrots was good but maybe not as a dinner course. Service was "a presentation" of each course and the overall evening became slow because of it. Dinner started out well timed but there were long waits in the middle. I would go back but would only go when the à la carte menu was available. Oh yah, you have to be on time for the seating so that means being early as it is fairly remote. Aragosta doesn't serve from the bar until the restaurant opens so no pre-dinner cocktails overlooking their great ocean view. We saw people in their cars having cocktails before dinner. Smart!

Owen's General Store in Lincolnville is anything but your typical general store. It's a little gem…read morefull of character and small-town charm. The storefront is adorable with its red barn color and Victorian vibe, and inside you'll find cozy seating areas both indoors and outdoors, perfect for lingering a bit after shopping. The staff here are beyond friendly and helpful. In fact, this is the very place where the "blueberry pie survey" happened. We asked the lady behind the register where to find the best blueberry pie, and she started to ask customers who came by who they recommended. They directed us to Moody's Diner. Locals and staff alike are quick to share stories and recommendations, which makes it feel like you're part of the community even if you're just passing through. The store itself is full of surprises. They've got a wood-burning pizza oven (yes, in a general store, how cool is that?), hot lattes, teas, and other comforting drinks, because nothing beats sipping a latte in a Victorian-style shop while digging into a fresh out of the wood burning oven gooey cheesy slice of pizza. Add in their great selection of beer and wine, plus Maine classics like whoopie pies and Moxie soda, and you've got something for everyone. A local gentleman even gave me the full history of Moxie, and that kind of friendliness is exactly what makes this place so special. Outside, you'll find pretty flowers and herbs adding to the charm. Owen's is quaint, welcoming, and one of those stops that makes a Maine trip extra memorable. Definitely worth a visit or 5! I'll most def be going back!

Stumbled upon this General Store - fun find and the pizza was delish! Loved the Morse's sour…read moremustard pickles & sauerkraut you sell too! We have a similar Owen story and share our prayers hugs

Just go! You'll absolutely love it. The beautiful location. The amazing food. The friendly owners…read moreand attentive staff. We live in Camden and this place makes us feel like we're on vacation when we're there! Added tip: go for brunch and have the donuts! One of our all time favorite things to do. Another tip... go early and walk around Clark Island before your meal. Just a great restaurant and a beautiful spot. We take our visitors there to show them how amazing Maine can be... a true gem!!!

Beautiful spot right on the water in Spruce Head, across from Clark Island, the road stops at the…read moreCauseway and you can hike the path over to the Island. Can't believe this is our first time here over all these years, but it is a bit off the beaten path. We got there at 2 on Sunday, so it was a limited brunch menu. Wish we would have known that! But had some excellent oyster from right off the water in front of them, a Bloody Mary and Fried Haddock!

Cozy establishment. Just off the water…read more Cocktails are outstanding. Blue cheese stuffed olives - Especially delish with my filthy Tito's martini. Fried pickles- crisp spears in such a great sauce. Rigatoni cooked al dente- yum. Steak frites- fabulous. Curry dish was tasty- would have liked a little more salt. (But ate it all) Had the salad with grilled shrimp as well. Shared the salad with friends. Enjoyed this evening so much.

$42 "rare" steak was crispy brown. My table mate's "medium rare" was barely pink. We didn't…read morecomplain because the spare wait staff was already under severe pressure. The good news: my husband's pasta was hearty. But overall, not a good experience, and I won't try again.

Specific Timing - Lunch at The Lost Kitchen (Tuesday, August 26, 2026)…read more Many have asked about how the "no reservations" walk-in lunches work at "The Little Lost Kitchen". So here's our recent experience, down to the minute! (Click on individual photos below for more details). We arrived at the parking lot at about 10:30AM on Tuesday August 26. I counted 30 folks on line ahead of us at 10:35. The first was positioned at the foot of the bridge on the parking lot side. At 11:00AM, I turned around and counted 50 folks behind us! An employee came out and started walking down the line, taking names and party sizes. At 11:10, they sent the "first wave" of 25 people over bridge. They explained they don't want folks waiting on the middle of the bridge, so they only send over as many as they can easily handle in the Ordering area. At 11:25, they sent over a "second wave" including my party. I got to the Ordering Counter and placed my order at 11:45AM. The food started coming out to our table shortly after. Salad right away, soup next, then the fried chicken basket. We finished our lunch right around 12:45, and as we went back across the bridge, I counted about 25 folks on line. So there were actually much fewer people at 12:45 then at 10:45. (Of course, all the dining tables were full, so people were likely being seated much slower that during the initial big opening). The entire experience and food was terrific as many others have posted! The stated "Open Hours" are Tuesday to Saturday, 11:00 to 2:30. I asked if they really went to 2:30PM, and a staffer said yes, but you probably would not want to show up too much later than say 1:30 to avoid being rushed or finding some items sold out. Someone else posted in this group that staffers have said 1 to 1:30 is a very good time to show up. As for dates, I've heard lunch service will run into October, but I don't know a specific date and that's been addressed in other posts (a search in this group for "October" will likely do the trick). Our Lunch: Heirloom Tomatoes - Fresh Burrata, Basil, Charred Lemon Vinaigrette, Flaky Salt   Carrot & Coriander Soup - Bread & Butter   Summer Caesar - Farm Fresh Romaine Head, Purple Basil, Pecorino, Toast Crumbles   Cornflake & Fennel Pollen Fried Chicken - Cabbage Slaw, Homemade Biscuit & Honey Butter   Blueberry & Peach Shortcake - Candied Ginger, Whipped Cream

The second hottest day of the year was no deterrent. We had to go and sample the hospitality and…read morefood. Luckily, neither disappointed. A squash sandwich sounds iffy--but it was so good. The focaccia was salted, the creamy herb cheese was on point and the lemony squash was divine. We got desserts--a salted chocolate chip cookie and a macaroon were perfect ending to the sandwiches. We didn't see the proprietress but we interacted with staff, who were gracious and sweet. For an out of the way place, there were tons of out of state plates in the parking lot. Lines cleared by noon. All in all, a fab showing by TLK.

One of the highlights of my short time in Camden. Being at the end of the summer season, finding…read moreavailability for dinner was a challenge, but we were able to snag a late reservation on a Tuesday evening. The vibe was cozy, warm, and inviting, which was a far cry from most places we had visited which seemed a bit exhausted and ill prepared to deal with lingering fall tourists. The food was phenomenal with complex and interesting flavors. The calamari was crispy and the chilis and sauce were the perfect complement. The chicken was also perfectly cooked and seasoned. But by far the best dish was the mussels. The broth with the soft chunks of sweet potato and bread to soak everything up was perfection. Cocktails were also unique and tasty. 3 alcoholic drinks, one small plate and 2 entrees was $100, which was well worth the price for the quality of the food and atmosphere.

My best friend and I were in town for a holiday weekend and were lucky to find a last second seat…read moreat Cafe Louis. I am not sure it is fair to say service was slow since it was late/the holiday weekend factor, but do note there was only one server in the space. Lots of love to them for squeezing us in. I liked that the space felt like someone's home. It was quite intimate. The menu was very unique and offered a lot of fusion feeling items. I am not sure if it was just the circumstance, but the food fell a bit flat for us. My best friend ordered the burger and it was pretty burnt. I got a sort of scallop curry that came with bread. The curry was lovely, but would've been really great with rice. I ended up using the bread making it a bit of a bread curry. Would be interested to try other things on the menu.