The last time I paid the Harraseeket Inn a visit it was nothing to brag about. But someone has…read morestepped up their game ladies and gentlemen. From musty dive hotel bar, and not one of the fun ones (well there was this one older lady that would serve you the strongest drink of your life whether you told her you were driving or not but other than that), to fine dining. Beyond impressed! This place is BEAUTIFUL and I don't know how they did it, but it doesn't have that smell anymore. And anyone that has been there in the past knows exactly what I'm talking about. Kinda like your grandmother's basement after a flood from 15 years ago that no one probably cleaned up. Yeah you know the smell. The short ribs were gorgeous, the reduction was perfect and the wild mushroom au gratin was heavenly. NY strip was perfectly tender, seasoned well and cooked to perfection. I'm never surprised anymore when a restaurant forgets what "medium" actually is. Sadly, I'm at the point where I'm surprised when they get it right. Pleasantly, but still surprised. This place, definitely gets my vote when I go to Freeport to spoil myself. If you haven't gone here yet, you're doing it wrong.

December 4, 2025 My…read moremother and I went to Porter's today for lunch. I hadn't been to the Harraseeket Inn for 25 years, so I was anxious to see what had changed. It took a few minutes to be seated, since no one was manning the reception station. Apparently that's waitstaff's job - when they're not doing 100 other things. This is an oversight on the restaurant's part and something I pointed out to the manager. Once we were seated though, our experience blossomed into something really wonderful. Neither my mother nor I ordered appetizers.... Since we figured that lunch would be enough (it was). They don't serve bread or crackers or anything as a gratuity - which is probably a cost-saving as well as time-saving measure. It also forces you into buying one of their "small plates" (appetizers), which looked wonderful but were also quite pricey. We also didn't order alcohol- which probably saved us between $30 and $50, since their cocktails were $15 and upwards. Same is true with their wines. Appealing but pricey. I ordered the beef short rib entree ($38) (see attached photo) with a small Caesar salad and their wild mushroom ragout. The beef was some of the best I've ever had. It was fork-tender, juicy, and flavorful in ways that are hard to describe. As for the wild mushroom ragout.... It was cheesy and delicious, but lacked any visible mushroom. I told our waitress so and I hope she passed it on to the chef. My mother ordered their Grilled salmon, served on a bed of cranberry quinoa and topped with an avocado sauce that was amazing (see photo). ($41). The food was so good that there was no hope of taking any home. We wiped out everything! (See photo) We hard coffee with our meal and with taxes and tip, the bill came to $118. Well worth it for such a fabulous meal. We'll go back, but with my father and eldest daughter in tow next time!!

First, We're locals, not tourists. We've been repeat…read morecustomers for years. No stars given. After 1hr and 45 minutes of waiting for our food, promises that the food is coming from the poor waitress, no food. The restaurant was emptying out. Mind you, this is for two plates of scrambled eggs, toast and home fries. This was the attitude directly from the owner to the waitress. The owner could have cared less. The worst treatment I've ever experienced from a breakfast joint. I'll never go again and would advise people to not go as well. 0 out of 10 rating. The waitress was apologetic and frankly embarrassed by the owner's attitude.

After visiting another nearby spot for food/baked goods we wanted to try a new to us coffee spot…read moreand this was nearby so worked perfectly. I will say they appear to have their baked goods as well as many different food options like sandwiches but my review is strictly for the coffee. Once you enter to the right is all the different seating with a good variety of tables and chairs but also some more comfy choices like couches. Quite a large space inside and a handful of tables outside to enjoy the nice weather. You order at the counter and then they have a spot further down where they'll call out your name for both food and drinks. They had a section on the menu called the MET Artistic Lattes which was their version of specialty flavored lattes. This caught our eyes. My wife went with the Falcon Pride (chocolate & white chocolate latte) and I went with the Vanilla Bean Dream (white chocolate & vanilla). Drink wise they were both pretty good! Didn't become a new favorite coffee spot but good enough we would return if we found ourselves in the area looking for coffee again. To have a real strong opinion I would need to return and try some of the food rather than just the coffee.

I stopped by for a quick lunch during my recent Freeport trip. I ordered the Tarragon Chicken Salad…read moresandwich, iced Chai Tea Latte, and grabbed a Lemon Cookie for my daughter. The sandwich was VERY good - the size looked small but it was packed with chicken salad and ended up being super filling. My daughter ended up not liking the cookie, so I split it with my husband. It was soft, chewy, and lightly lemon flavored. I would come back again just for that sandwich!

Stopped in here for a light lunch to-go on our way to Bar Harbor. I had the marinated mozzarella…read moresandwich, and it was perfect -- so flavorful, and the house-made focaccia is delicious. I would have liked to try so much more on the menu, but didn't have the time or stomach space. It was nice to see all the options, including in the pre-prepared, to-go case for specialty diets.

We stopped here last night with the kids after having wanted to stop for the longest time…read more(out-of-towners). The staff was very friendly, though there was an hourlong wait for an indoor table (definitely make reservations!) or 10 minutes for outside (which was a little surprising given how many open tables there were). Both the indoor and outdoor spaces were super cool with some really amazing gardens outside in full bloom and then the more darkly lit, warm and cozy, and open concept with a great view of the kitchen team hard at work. I was the only one at the table to get a cocktail, to which I chose the blueberry lemon drop. It was really well balanced with a nice blueberry flavor without being overpowering. My wife got a merlot, which she enjoyed. The kids both enjoyed their chocolate milk and strawberry lemonade. Food wise we started with a caesar salad, which was good but pretty mild in flavor. It could have used a little more parm and either more pop to the dressing or just more of it. My wife got the (gluten free) baked focaccia and the lobster bisque for her dinner. She was melting over the focaccia (which I agree was the flavor bomb though I admit the gf bread was a little gummy - not abnormal for gf bread though and didn't really bother me). The lobster bisque she found equally delicious. I also found it quite tasty though did find it a little thinner on the mouthfeel than maybe normal. My MIL got the mussels that she said were really tasty and we found were locally sourced. I got the short rib. It was a large chunk of extremely tender meat with some absolutely delicious mashed potatoes. The gravy was pretty solid for it though I would have preferred it with a little more beefy flavor than maybe the wine. The carrots were a little disappointing, if I'm being honest. They were cut into vastly different sizes, which led to some majorly uneven cooking and even the smallest pieces were still much too firm - not crunchy but not really tender beyond the first quarter inch or so. It was almost like the were par cooked whole and then chopped up after. Definitely atypical and not really up my alley for carrots. Overall, aside from a couple very minor misses, this place was absolutely a winner and I'm absolutely getting some brick oven pizza next time!

10 of us went here for dinner here before the welcoming party at Mast Landing Brewery for our…read moreniece's wedding. We plug into two groups. The "parents" and the ladylike children". My wife and I each started with the Caesar salad. Then she had the halibut and I had the divers scallops. Both dishes were very good. Our server was training a new person, but she gave us extra attention. All warranted. Overall a very good experience. We'd come here again.

What a fantastic find. Just walking along Freeport and it seemed nice from the outside. Got…read moreseated on the patio and had a cool street view. Me and my cousin's husband ordered the fried shrimp, they were large and plentiful. Wife got the meatloaf and couldn't finish because there was so much. My cousin ordered the chicken something or other. Everything tasted great and the prices were very reasonable. 160 for five people with a shared appetizer of blueberry chicken wings. The server was a pleasant, helpful young man. A+ find.

Good food. Great waitstaff. Ambiance amplified by the gas heaters outdoors!! Location is perfect…read moreif you are strolling around the town.

Very friendly workers and quick service! Food was brought out fast and just what we wantedread more

Nighthawk Kitchen has an entrance from the parking lot and you can order within Mast Landing…read more Beautiful spot just off the highway in Freeport. Was in the area for work and popped in. Food was good. I got the Rueben and up charged for small fries. Fries are shoestring type and were seasoned appropriately. Not sure if I'd at for an up charge next time and just do chips the corned beef is more of a shaving of it and I wish it had more flavor. Not sure if thicker cuts would help, just could put my finger on what was different. I hear and saw the Gf pizza strips and those looked amazing. If you're an introvert, ordering here is via kiosk or QR code, put in your number and they'll text you ready for pickup. No conversation needed!!

Not sure what to say ... the coffee was good the space is different not very welcoming more of a…read morewaiting room atmosphere. Patio looked nice but it was raining

Fox & Fiddle Café is exactly what Yarmouth needed--truly delicious espressos (the best for miles…read moreand miles!) along with incredible lattes and a nice selection of teas. The baked goods and savory bites are just as wonderful, so there's always something tempting. The atmosphere is fabulous--tucked into the Community Music Center, it's cozy, creative, and totally welcoming to all. It's perfect for that morning espresso after a nice walk or an afternoon pick‑me‑up! Service is friendly and efficient too.

One of my favorite breakfast stops in Maine. They have the best blueberry pancakes I've ever…read moretasted. Soft, fluffy, loaded with tiny Maine blueberries... they literally melt in your mouth. They're not cheap... $13.49 for their jumbo pancake + $2.99 if you add blueberries, and who wouldn't? You also get a side of your choice of breakfast meat. On this trip I wasn't alone, so my friend & I split 1 pancake & the 3 pieces of crispy bacon that came with. The cook was kind enough to actually split the batter to make us each our own cake. Yes, the photo below is actually 1/2 of what you normally get. We still couldn't finish it! Our server, Sam, was terrific. What a wonderful personality! He was so much fun. The coffee is decent & there's plenty of parking in their lot. Great stop if you're traversing Route 1 in Maine.

I briefly lived at the hotel next door, and worked at the business a few hundred yards away, so I…read morehave been here a lot. It is the quintessential diner experience, in the best way possible. Regulars dine here, sometimes every single day. The staff know them and their orders. It is so quaint. I've had quite a bit on the menu, and prefer the breakfast items, although I've never had anything I didn't enjoy. I'm a big fan of their pancakes and cinnamon rolls. Cute on the inside, great portions, top notch service. The only issue has been the construction on the road, and parking here can be really tough when it is busy. Locals already know about it, but if you're a tourist traveling up the 1 or staying around Freeport, this is your best breakfast option in the area.

9/16/26 Had an 8 oz Wagyu filet, medium-rare, unforgettable-…read morethe best steak I've ever had. With a wedge salad and garlic mashed. A very fine lunch!

We came here for our wedding anniversary and when I made the reservation, I had specifically…read morerequested a quiet table. The food was excellent, and our server, Erica, was attentive and wonderful--both deserve 5 stars! Unfortunately, the table next to us - a 4-top of older adults - became extremely intoxicated and disruptive, with loud, inappropriate conversations that could be heard by those nearby. We would have said something to them ourselves but knew it would not matter because of how drunk they were. We ultimately left without dessert because the atmosphere ruined the entire evening. For a higher-end restaurant, management should address visibly intoxicated guests when their behavior disrupts surrounding tables. The food and service were excellent, but the atmosphere made the experience very disappointing. I don't know if we will be back any time soon as a result.

This is my favorite place in all of Freeport. Amazing smoothies and coffee and the owner is one of…read morethe nicest people in the world.

Stopped here for a coffee while doing some shopping. I got the maple latte and it was good. It's a…read moresmall little place with only a couple seats. They handmade their juices which looked great. Next time I'm in the area I'll try a juice!