This is such a great place to stop on a coastal drive through Maine. Vegetarian/vegan restaurant…read morebut you won't miss the meat. The group got different things and every single one was great. Very sweet owners and super thoughtful with their menu. The banh mi toast was my favorite. The chickpea wrap was delicious also. I loved the ambiance the most- right on the water with seat yourself area out back - beautiful view of the water and just the right temperature in July. Highly recommend!

An absolute haven if you're plant-based! It's so comfortable being able to walk into a business and…read moreknow every single thing you buy, eat, or drink is vegan. The store is small, but there's a lot going on here! There were vegan meats and cheese and snacks and beverages for sale from brands I haven't heard of before (and that's a rarity for me now!), as well as a unique variety of things from brands I know very, very well (but had no idea they made _______ [fill in the blank]). For sure, BRING A COOLER. There's going to be so many things you want to bring home and try! The café itself offers a curated selection of baked goods, sandwiches, and open-faced toasts. I found the many baked goods we tried a bit dry for my personal liking; also, I'd recommend any of the sandwiches over any of the toasts (while I haven't tried them, they look more much more substantial in both size and portion of fillings/ingredients for what you're paying). The toasts are very, very small. The toppings, while flavorful and fresh, are also very, very minimal. Aesthetically speaking, they're absolutely Instagram-worthy! But for one thin slice per order, it's currently $9 to $16 (depending on which one you get); after a long wait for them to come out, we were just taken aback at how little food there actually was. Eating outside on their quiet, intimate patio overlooking the water in such beautiful minimalist-chic decor is an absolute vibe. I could see someone having an elevated rehearsal dinner or a sophisticated birthday here.

I had the crispy pad tai w/ roast duck. I was very happy with it. I'll definitely return and…read moreprobably always have the same thing... well, that's just how I am.

Yah - I like seafood as much as the next guy, but one does not live on crustaceans alone. An…read moreoccasional red curry is necessary. This is a nice place with good food. It's easy to find, and parking, while not plentiful, wasn't too hard to find. You can eat outside - with or without your dog - or inside. Both are pretty and comfortable. I got a red curry with tofu, heated with three out of five peppers. For someone who likes pleasantly spicy Thai, I'd choose 3 or maybe 4 next time. The tofu was nicely fried, the sauce on the sweet side, and the veggies done perfectly. The book choy (cabbage) and green beans were tasty and crunchy. Get that. My wife got shrimp pad Thai. It was sweeter than most, which she didn't care for but I liked. Just different. The shrimps were cooked properly and about as plentiful as what we usually find in a lunch portion. The water didn't taste good. Get wine. Service was very good, a competent and friendly young girl. The store was clean and attractive. The bathroom was very clean. Nary a lobster on the menu. Go there.

My husband and I have always been a bit shocked at the prices yes. So we have not shopped here much…read moreover the past few years. But. Not wanting to spend another $50 on lunch at the usual places in town we decided to grab some tuna salad today and eat outside. I bought an Asian salad with noodles and peanuts and carrots and incredible dressing. I swear, this was the best salad I've had in months if not years. I'm not kidding. Even the carrots stood out, were different. Delicious. The fennel is 2 or 3 times bigger than fennel at the grocery stores, $4.99 (usually about $3.99 at the others) 4 kinds of plantain chips. Fantastic low sugar pineapple soda from Mexico. Beautiful corn. After eating this food today at a picnic table over on Pemaquid Pond, we are doing a complete reversal and going to start shopping here a lot more. Yes it's expensive but vegetables do taste different, esp when they're not flown in from far away. And the attitudes of the employees is joyful and welcoming, such a good feeling. Good Job Rising Tide!

I live in metro Atlanta GA., but have a friend who lives just one mile from Rising Tide. She is 103…read moreyears old, and recently recieved The Boston Cane Award for being the oldest living resident in Daramiscotta ME. Well someone so special deserves a special surprise! So I had this desire, but what could I do with it?I I got on line, and decided to call Rising Tide, I spoke with their front desk manager Kate, who is fabulous by the way, and within no time she jumped on board my bandwagon. They don't have a delivery service, but another wonderful employee said she would be happy to deliver my gift. Within an hour they put together a lovely gift bag for me. Fresh flowers, a bottle of red wine, an array of organic chocolates, a yummy creamy cheese, specialty crackers, grapes, and a lovely card. Kate even wrote my personal sentiments inside the card for me. In about one hour they took my desire to do something nice, and brought my wish into fruition. Talk about angels on earth!! Kate accidently forgot to charge me for the grapes, and wanted to pay for those herself. I can never say enough about the employees of Rising Tide Co-op and their hearts for service. Bravo my friends!! Thank you for all you do!! You deserve acknowlegement for just being you! You can bet if I ever make it back to your area, Rising Tide will be my first stop! I can't wait to meet you!

Lovely shop that has a little bit of everything! Gifts, snacks, huge wine selection, kitchen &…read morehousewares....the list goes on. Great place to pick up items for a picnic, housewarming or holiday gifts, etc.

A must stop on the way to Damariscotta Pottery. They have the best english muffin bread that I…read morehave ever eaten. Clothing, kitchenware, candles, wine, soap and fresh cheese, bread and produce. It is all good. Ask them about the photos behind the register - they were all taken by a blind photographer.

First time stopping in at Riverside Butcher and what a phenomenal little spot. Right on the main…read moredrag in beautiful Damariscotta. This shop has everything for the meat eater in your life. Whether you are looking for charcuterie accouterments, ground meats, game burgers, grass fed beef tallow, or steaks to throw on the grill, this is your spot. I snagged some gorgeous boneless ribeyes and an assortment of game burgers (elk, venison and bison). The young lady who was working was extremely friendly and informative. 10/10 would recommend stopping by if ever in or around Damariscotta.

Wonderful pulled pork and onion empanada, best I've had in a really long time. Will go back! 100%…read moreworth the fight through town traffic.

Great place for fresh fish and lobster from 1 pound to 4. Staff is very friendly and their skills…read moreat eyeballing the weight of shellfish is admirable. Asked for 2 pounds of steamers, got 2.02 pounds. Same with lobsters: asked for 1.5 and 3 pounds, got 1.47 and 3.2 on first try. I repeat, very friendly staff and right on Maine St., so you can run into Reny's and get some stuff you do not need at the same time. I will be back, often even though it's 20 minutes from home.

This is an excellent find in Damariscotta, ME. The seafood offerings are broad, and they try to…read moreoffer the most local fish possible. We purchased halibut to cook at home for four friends, and it was perfectly cut and delicious. We were very impressed with the quality of the products, the presentation of the fish, the variety of fish offered, and the friendliness and competence of the staff behind the counter. We were very impressed.

The food is so fresh, very friendly atmosphere, and great service! Definitely a go too place for…read moreseafood and more!

New owners as of this year (now Scully Sea Products). We…read morehad stopped at a very nearby, larger business, and found it "good" but not the best. We saw some reviews of Scully and it sounded like it was too good to pass up. They're just getting started as of now (fall '22) but I'm hoping to see great success. There's a tank of lobsters there, but we were going for oysters. There were 3 buckets in the refrigerator and some that had just come out this morning. We sampled one each. They provide a cloth and knife to do your own shucking on site, and some picnic tables to sit down and eat. We stood at the shucking station and chatted with the very nice and knowledgeable manager. These were larger than we usually prefer, but because they were so fresh and super clean, they were fine. Tender, sweet, and perfectly briny. All slightly different flavors, but all better than we had tried that day. As we were going, a couple of (knowledgeable) local folk came by to pick up some for dinner. They confirmed that this was the place to go. Enjoy!!

I hadn't been in a couple of years and went today. Once again, this place does not disappoint…read more Their selections of apples and products related is awesome! They also carry a multitude of other products that aren't found in many other locations. Staff is so friendly and helpful. If you haven't been there, it's a must! Diana O.

Cider is great!! People are just lovely and helpful. Good baked goods!! That's enoughread more

I work for Lurie she is exceptional at what she does and has years of experience. I help manage her…read morelobster bakes services and we rarely have a dissatisfied customer. Feel free to reach out and plan your future memories with us!

From the owner: For over 30 years, our family-owed business has offered some of the highest quality seasonal event…read morecatering in Maine. Wether you’re looking for a small cocktail party, lobster bake, or celebrating a special event, our team is committed to help you create memories of a life time.

So disappointed! Ordered a beautiful bouquet of flowers for a friend in the local hospital. I…read morepicked out the arrangement I liked on the website. It was so colorful and cheerful. What they sent over was not at all what I wanted my friend to receive. I took this up with them and the excuse was that hospitals do not allow fragrant flowers. I am familiar with flowers and none of was pictured in the arrangement fell into this poor excuse. Matter of fact when I called them to verbally place the order, the woman said she had all the flowers pictured except the small spray of pink roses. They just didn't have the flowers and unfortunately used the hospital as their excuse. Even if that was to be true, wouldn't they have made that clear to me before ordering? The fact is that they took the money and sent over a very boring arrangement. When my friend sent me the pic I didn't have the heart to tell her that was not at all what I ordered for her. I will credit them with delivering right away but would not recommend them at all. Pretty much a 'switch and bait'. Really disappointed!! gave one star because I wasn't allowed to leave no stars.

Don't be fooled by the decor even if it scares you, because there is NO reason to be scared!…read more I hired them for my wedding, and the flower arrangements were beautiful! Jessica created great arrangements. I gave her freedom to work with the textures, and colors I wanted, and she did not let me down! She also respected the budget (it probably ended up being cheaper at Louis Doe than at any other store!) The only minus side is that they don't really use emails :( that is why I am not giving 5 stars! 4.5 stars?