We were a group of 8 people and came on a Sunday for lunch…read more Huge menu so good or bad based on who you are. I personally liked it cause it felt like I was reading a comic. The service was great and our server was very knowledgeable and continuously checked up on us. The food was a bit disappointing but good value and huge portions.

Ok first of all, I hate the name. Also I can't ever remember it- I always think crab daddies…read more Memorial Day in Stonington is not as big as you might think- but thank you Cry Babies for being open. The menu may be the biggest you've ever seen. Mussels Clam Lobster Crab Cakes Prawns Service was 5/5 Our server was the sweetest woman and helped guide us with the intimidating menu Ambiance was 4/5 I was looking out at the harbor which is tough to beat. Someone also brought their dog in (super well behaved service dog so this is not a knock). No outdoor seating. Food 5/5 I didn't test the seafood but Uncle Bob did! He was originally going to get this cod special covered in lobster sauce but opted for something lighter.. or at least he thought! When I got the Most Interesting Reuben in the world (which was a Cuban Reuben, corned beef plus tender pork and ham), he opted to get a LOBSTER Rueben. The lobster was falling out of this thing - think it was a full ass lobster. 5/5 The most interesting Rueben was quite good. To give it a 4 would be dishonest. Side salad with vinegarette was good too. 5/5 I don't want to like this place but the food was excellent, as was our welcome. Can't give anything other than 5 stars for that. Totally unrelated but we saw a river otter crossing the road in Stonington after our visit. It jumped into the ocean and caught an eel!

We've visited Aragosta Restaurant on Deer Isle, Maine before... but always in Autumn. This year,…read moreJuly's "Ode to Summer" menu mostly featured lighter seafood dishes, and why not? It doesn't get any more "New England Seafood" than the Deer Isle / Stonington areas. This was a remarkable experience from start to finish. The staff is mostly very young, friendly, yet well-polished. The room and the views are gorgeous. And we loved every bite. Take a look at the treats Chef Devin Finigan and her team presented: TASTE OF LOCAL SEAWEED - Nori Tamagoyaki, Laver & Toasted Sesame Cracker, Fried Dulse THE COLD SEA - Aragosta Oyster - Green Apple, Fennel & Thai Basil Juice, Fresh Apple / Maine Fluke Crudo - Lemon Verbena Kombucha, Fresh Local Strawberry, Cucumber Granita / Maine Peekytoe Crab - Corn Croustade with Crab Salad, Butter Poached Claw PEN BAY SCALLOP - Cultured Butter with Aleppo Chili and Dulse cooked over the Hearth (I'm told the butter will be featured in their Cookbook, coming soon) LOBSTER BAKE - Stonington Lobster, Hominy, Charred Corn, Lobster Butter & Chives Topped with Corn & Espelette Espuma - with Old Bay Waffle Chips GOLDEN BEET - Fountain Farm Golden Beet Soup, Pickled Blueberry, Duck Fat, House Creme Fraiche, Nasturtium Green Puree - with Fennel Pollan Focaccia & House Sumac Ricotta AGNOLOTTI - Stonington Lobster Agnolotti, Mascarpone, Gremolata, Beurre Blanc, Pea Shoot Salad FRIED DEER ISLE CLAMS - Seasoned Cornmeal Dredge, Gochugaru Aioli, Fine Line Farm Cucumber & Baby Courgette, Sesame Vinaigrette, Red Orach COD - Maine Cod, Vadouvan Curry with Coconut Milk & Lime Leaf, Flowering Cauliflower, Sugar Snaps, Green Beans STRAWBERRY - Local Strawberry & Anise Hyssop Sorbet, Olive Oil Mousse ZUCCHINI BREAD - Puff Pastry, Zucchini Pastry Cream, Charred Corn Custard, Sweetened Ricotta, Zucchini Jam, Thyme Flowers, Elderflowers, Micro Basil What a meal! Thanks to everyone involved especially Chef Devin Finigan and GM Dan Marchese

One of the best restaurants in this part of Maine... and for good reason…read more Here is what you should know: 1. Make a reservation 2. Delicious seasonal fare so be ready to feel more connected to the local food 3. Good portion size 4. Excellent service 5. Wonderful wedding and event venue, especially in the warmer months with the lake view

One of extremely few ice cream establishments on the Deer Isle region. Served from a roadside…read moreshed, for lack of better words. Hours of operation are flighty, but if you can manage to get there before too many of their homemade flavors are devoured then you shall not be disappointed. It just always seems we arrive a little too late and painters tape has been applied to 3/4 of the flavors on the board, so usually it's just the basics: Chocolate and Vanilla. Also, they have a lunch board with a limited number of choices; recently we chose between Roast Pork, Smoked Haddock, or Salmon served with various accoutrements between the slices of fresh bread. Low and behold the Roast Pork sold out ten minutes after opening! The smoked Haddock and Salmon sandwiches worth the wait.

Absolutely everything sold here tastes amazing. The staff is super friendly and helpful in making a…read moredecision. The place itself is very cute, small shack with seats outside in town. There are benches around the area for you to sit if you are simply passing by. I've been here so many times I've ended up eating everything they have to offer and I have no regrets. The ice-cream is ADDICTIVE. Out of all of them my favorite is the maple walnut flavor and the black raspberry. The chicken sandwich is VERY appetizing and the lobster rolls are just out of this world. I think I come here 5 days out of the week so it's safe to say that I definitely recommend this place if you're in the area.

One of my favorite restaurant experiences. Overall amazing experience with friendly staff,…read moredelicious food, and quaint atmosphere. Overlooking the bay, it can't be beat.

The food here is delicious including the pizza and traditional Maine delicacies like clam chowder…read moreand lobster. There is outside seating at picnic tables when the weather is nice. The service is friendly and efficient.

The smoked mussels are incredible. We stopped in twice on a trip Stonington during the tourist…read moreoff-season. I bought the garlic and olive oil mussels. They were so incredible I came back the next day for zesty Italian mussels and bbq mussels. All three were incredible but the bbq mussels were the star for me. They had the perfect amount of sweetness to balance out the smoke and mussel flavor. We also got some fresh scallops that I cooked for dinner. They were maybe the best quality scallops I've ever had. Highly recommend this place. They know the good stuff.

One of Deer Isle's hidden gems for fresh and smoked seafoods. Lobster, clams, and mussels, ya yup…read moreeveryday. Beautiful live lobster!!! The more you buy the better the price. We've been here on a Isle a couple of times and Coldwater Seafood has been a source each time. On our recent trip to the Isle we saw a young couple carrying a couple of crates and bags of lobster and other "Clam Bake" items for a large family event. This is when the volume discount was "Lurned". Sadly we were shopping for two and just couldn't girth the same volume. Despite four 1.5 pounders, clams, and some smoked haddock was just peachy for us "Come-To's."

Blueberry beer, cocktail or mocktail? The Pilgrim's Inn has all of that…read more I write this with the luxury of having friends with a place on the island, but I'd imagine staying here to be magical. For the food... We were fortunate to be one of the first groups to enjoy the work of a new resident chef from Brooklyn, NY, Susan Kim. I did not ask where the The golden spaghetti with lobster and fish roe was solid. The halibut was stellar. The duck confit was probably the best dish at the table. We shared much of the items. Christine was our server and she was absolutely lovely. We were seated in the extended room (left of where you enter) and enjoyed the vibe. The air inside is fresh with the windows/doors open (with screens) on nice days. Most of them are in August! I've never sat in the old room by the fireplace but we also usually have a larger party. We came with 8 this time. Everyone agreed- best meal of the week!

they have a rotating roster of chefs so the menu changes with the chef…read more So far all have been great. It is a little hard to park but otherwise a lovely location in the town of Deer Isle. I plan to return and see what a new chef can do