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    104 Main Public House - Blackened Haddock w/FFs

    104 Main Public House

    4.0(66 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Easy location right on Main St. Plenty of parking during the day (I've not been there at night)…read more It's accessible for all as well. We were greeted right as we walked in. I informed them our friend might have his certified veteran's service dog and with ease she knew a good place for us, so the dog could be comfortable and lay down if needed. Very veteran friendly restaurant. My dad loved it here for that reason. Glad he was able to try it before he passed away. They treated him with the utmost respect. Our server was friendly and fast on her feet! She patiently waited for everyone to make their decisions and listened carefully to customizations for the sandwiches and sides. Our beverages never went empty! She was awesome. Our food was fresh and portions were perfect. Not too much and not too little. We didn't leave hungry nor overfull. I loved the french fries. My haddock pieces were nice as well. My friend's Reuben looked amazing. My husband got the special - Poutine burger and said the gravy was nice. The fries weren't on it, which threw us off a bit, but the cheese curds (melted) and the gravy were nice. I loved my sangria. I got the last one ;) my friend enjoyed her spicy Margarita, and my friend got the alcohol cider on tap! Restrooms were clean. Overall a great experience.

    We have been here a few times now and we have always been very happy with our meal. The food is…read morevery tasty and amazing. The atmosphere is laid back, but can also be a romantic place to go. The service has always been great! They offer high tops, booths, tables or bar seating. They have a specials board upon walking in, so check that out. Their menu isn't huge, but definitely a good variety so everyone can find something to eat. One photo I forgot to take, was their Irish Nachos, made with potato skins and we had it with pulled pork - now that was sooo good! Definitely an item to try out if you're thinking of an appetizer. Now with that being said, my husband didn't care for the pork being on the sweet side, where I did like it sweet, so good to know for those that like sweet or not sweet. We were going to order their onion rings, as we tried them before and they're homemade, not frozen, but we wanted to try something different. They have a full bar with a TV and an accessible handicap ramp, located on the front of the building. We have tried the prime rib and 104 Main Burger before and both were awesome. Also, I don't like brussel sprouts and the waitress said, "Trust me, the chef knows how to make anyone love brussel sprouts, because he knows how to cook them." Even she wasn't a brussel sprout fan - and yes, she was correct. They were amazing. If you're ever in Topsham, looking for a place to eat, stop in and give them a try!

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    104 Main Public House - Ahi tuna appetizer, deviled eggs, & wings fried perfectly w/ just the right amount of buffalo sauce. Housemade ranch w/ fresh herbs!

    Ahi tuna appetizer, deviled eggs, & wings fried perfectly w/ just the right amount of buffalo sauce. Housemade ranch w/ fresh herbs!

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    555 North - charcuterie

    555 North

    4.3(52 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Before I get into the issues we experienced, I will say that we had a great night. Our server was…read morefantastic, the space is beautiful, and some of the food was tasty. The issues were glaring though. We arrived early for a group reservation of 10 and started at the bar. The service was very slow and we got the sense that the bartender was frustrated that we showed up early with the idea to have a cocktail before our reservation. Bar service continued to be painstakingly slow throughout the night. The restaurant was somehow out of several of their menu options (despite the restaurant not being busy on a weekend day). Not the end of the world, but it left us asking some questions. The major issues really arose when our entree courses were served. They had somehow ran out of french fries, and you could see that in the portion size of the frites in our steak frites (the picture included in our review was our plate -- we had BY FAR the most fries out of those at the table who ordered steak frites). And they ran out of steak - one of the people at our party who ordered steak frites was served a hamburger (which isn't even on the menu). Overall, I thought that we overpaid for the food and if it wasn't for the good company at our dinner - I would have been very frustrated.

    Not by any means bad, but so many flaws and so far below my high expectations from other reviews…read morethat my 2 star rating is appropriate, though it gives me no pleasure to do so. I have no issues with my waitress, Brianna or any of the other staff I interacted with. And, while the food certainly sounds interesting on the menu, it doesn't translate to tasty, attractive plates and this needs attention desperately. The menu is very small, all fitting easily on one page. There were no specials. My appetizer was the best thing of the meal, Roasted Cauliflower, with fava cream, roasted almonds, fresno puree, mint oil, and duck crackling. The plating was attractive. I liked the subtly minted fava cream (think hummus), the cauliflower florets tender and sweet from the roasting. But the mint leaves were whole (should have been julienned), the almonds didn't seem particularly roasted, and as for duck cracklings? I forgot they were even there until I reread the menu this morning while writing this review. There were 5 specialty cocktails listed on a card on the table. My Water Street Ol' Fashioned was made with Knob Creek bourbon, Liqueur 43, maple, honey, burnt orange. It wasn't sufficiently chilled. But the flavor was good, it seemed strong enough, and the cherry was of high quality; perhaps Luxardo. The wine list included some unusual selections, including an ice wine from Ontario by the glass, which I had with dessert and enjoyed. My entree was - there's really no other way to put it - a disaster. Braised Lamb: charred eggplant, blistered red pepper, polenta cake, mint gremolata. First impression: what incredibly sloppy plating! Everything piled onto one side of the plate, stray crumbs on the other side. Like somebody tripped but caught themself on the way to delivering it. This was not a cohesive dish. It was a collection of ingredients. The meat lacked flavor (what was it braised in - water?) and was divided into two odd-shaped chunks. The eggplant was chewy and sour, not noticeably charred as described. The greens (pea greens?) were a tangled mass off to one side, uncut and difficult to eat. Even with these flaws it might have been saved by a flavorful sauce to bring it together but there wasn't any. I would have added salt but there was none on the table and I didn't bother to ask. I hoped maybe they could redeem themselves with a good dessert. Sadly this was not to be. Just 4 things on the menu, none of them sounding very interesting. I should have just settled on the Affogato - hard to get this wrong. Instead, and untypically for me I chose the Chocolate Pot de Creme, unimaginatively described "... strawberry jam, vanilla granola." Like chocolate pudding out of a box (or how I remember it, being over 50 years since I've had it). The granola? Literally like they opened a box of cereal and dumped some on top. The jam unmemorable but it added contrasts in sweetness. Some whipped cream and maybe chopped mint would have been welcome additions. They had the audacity to list "Bread & Butter" in their small plates section. Described as "warm bread, lemon chive butter." How unimaginative! And while it is unfortunately getting more common to charge for bread, I believe strongly that table bread should be free. Always. Some good things too. The main dining room and bar are beautiful, with an uncluttered, modern look mixed with country touches like a farm table adorned with some wine bottles and potted plants, a worn oriental rug beneath. Knick-knack shelves on the walls, painted vines on the walls. Mostly soft jazz playing for music. But the long and thin layout is a drawback because no table gets good views, especially on the porch. I could have faced the outside windows with a view of the parking lot or the open windows to the inside, where I sat, where my views were cut off by large plastic plants. Really the best place to sit is at the very attractive bar. Where, by all means if you're staying at the hotel have some drinks and a snack, but I suggest you seek other alternatives for dining.

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    555 North - Large main dining room beautifully designed to partition into intimate spaces.

    Large main dining room beautifully designed to partition into intimate spaces.

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    555 North - Entrance to the spacious restaurant into the main bar.

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    Noble Kitchen + Bar - Ribeye w/ mushroom demi glace.

    Noble Kitchen + Bar

    2.8(35 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    We rolled in to Noble Kitchen + Bar at the end of happy hour. I got a spritz that was overly sweet…read morefor my tastes. Next, we ordered the bread and butter, which was so dry that you had to slather it in butter for it to be edible. Zero chance I would eat that again. That being said, the wood ear mushrooms which came with polenta were quite good. We shared the short rib mac n' cheese, which was an odd dish. It was more of a pasta dish that had some cheese, sad pieces of short rib and a topping that tasted almost like tamarind but is apparently a "stone fruit chutney?" I cannot recommend it. We ended the evening with the sticky toffee pudding. We love this dessert and always like to try it when we see restaurants have it. I have never had anything like their sticky toffee pudding before. It is full of almonds, as well as topped with them. Very dry. It's more of a dry almond cake that they put some carmel on. We only ate a couple of bites. Yikes. All in all, the only thing I would eat again are the mushrooms and I can find better mushrooms elsewhere.

    We planned a night out and away from home for a break. The Noble Kitchen is one of only two places…read morein Brunswick that combine a restaurant and good clean rooms in one place that was open on nights I wasn't working. The food was excellent we will definitely be back to eat there even if we're not spending the night there. As I expected the service was as stellar All in all I highly recommend this business.

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    Noble Kitchen + Bar - Noble is inside the Brunswick Hotel, a super cute property. One of the lobby seating areas.

    Noble is inside the Brunswick Hotel, a super cute property. One of the lobby seating areas.

    Noble Kitchen + Bar - Chocolate verrine is like a delicious pot de crème. Crunchy mini malt balls adds a nice texture. Sticky toffee pudding is also good.

    Chocolate verrine is like a delicious pot de crème. Crunchy mini malt balls adds a nice texture. Sticky toffee pudding is also good.

    Noble Kitchen + Bar - Moody interior dining room. Music played at the perfect level where you can hear your fellow diners.

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    Montsweag Restaurant - The House Focaccia Bread - Herbed Focaccia served with marinara, whipped Honey & Lemon zest Ricotta, and house Pesto

    Montsweag Restaurant

    4.2(277 reviews)
    12.5 mi
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    We dropped in at 5 on our way to Gardens Aglow not thinking we needed reservations, but they were…read morefull. We got two seats at the bar and had amazing food and drinks. Crock of onion soup is made with Beal broth and was super delicious. My wife had the Waldorf salad and she loved it - she said the dressing needed something, probably salt. I had the fried chicken dinner with garlic mashed and roasted carrots. They fry a whole breast from a small chicken, delish!, black pepper gravy on the side and the mashed potatoes were scrumptious. We stop here a few times a year and it never disappoints Garyd

    We were in Boothbay for Gardens Aglow and honestly weren't sure if we wanted to make the 30-minute…read moredrive out to Montsweag at first especially after a long day. But every restaurant in Boothbay had over an hour wait, and I can confidently say I am SO glad we couldn't get a reservation anywhere else because it led us here. We got a reservation right away, were seated early, and everything from start to finish was incredible. The food tasted so fresh and flavorful, the drinks were amazing, and the atmosphere was perfect . Cozy but still lively with live music. Truly one of those places where nothing misses. I'm from out of state and already planning to come back next year just to eat here again. I honestly can't say enough good things about Montsweag. So worth the drive and then some!

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    Bar area

    Montsweag Restaurant - Classic Fish & Chips - Beer battered Fresh Atlantic Haddock served with French Fries and Coleslaw

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