We had Autumn for our bartender today, she was lovely and made a flawless bloody Mary! They have a…read moregreat bloody mix there, not sure if it's house made or from a bottle, but I like it. I love a place that will allow you to order all flats, I will happily pay extra for all flats. I won't even entertain eating the upper part of the wing, too many things happening up there. I always order my wings as chicken, flavored sawdust. I've had salmonella more than once from chicken wings, but I love them too much to stop eating them. These were cooked perfectly! The burger on special was a two patty smash burger with grilled pineapple pickle onions, and a sweet Thai chili aïoli. I added fresh jalapeño and got the aïoli on the side because I wanted to see what it was like. I was really happy. I got it on the side because there was flavorless. It was basically mayonnaise that they mixed sweet Thai sauce with and called aïoli. Also, if it's a sauce that I don't know, I don't trust it, I don't want it on anything before I try it. I think that should be like rule of thumb. But the burger was awesome, I got it with dirty sweet potato fries. Which means I put some Cajun seasoning on it so it had that sweet, salty, spicy element that I love so much. They also have this delicious French pear martini on the specials menu. It was fantastic, it was fresh, bright, not overbearing. I hope that stays on the menu for a minute because it was LOVELY. And I took home a cute little dessert sampler that probably could've done without all the whipped cream over the little dessert squares, but my boys loved them!! Great place for lunch, really cool location, relaxed feel, don't forget to check out the little waterfall!!

I recently visited Baxter Brewing and was very disappointed by the service. The bartender was rude,…read morethrowing the menu down without a greeting or any sense of welcome. It took about ten minutes to receive two beers and an appetizer, and there were no plates or silverware until we asked. The bartender never checked in or followed up, even when another guest nearby gave up after being ignored. The food was poor (overcooked), but the lack of basic hospitality made the entire experience feel uninviting. The food typically is average. Bartender spends her time on other employees who are eating. There have been multiple similar experiences with this bartender. The simplest way to ruin a bar is when this happens...patterns of slow service, poor communication, or unprofessional behavior that keep repeating. Same staff, languishing customer volume.

We have been to this pub several times during visits to Lewiston/Auburn. We have never been…read moredisappointed. Great bar food and beers! Love their soft pretzels. It's nice to sit outside when the weather is nice. Also a short walk from the Hilton Garden Inn in Auburn.

This was awesome. After spending time at the HGI we went to the Auburn Gritty's. The Google search…read moreshowed they were open until 1 but due to volume they were closing at 11. We get there at 10:57 and didn't want to impose but Jackie said she would take care of us. (Party of 5). She mentioned a smoky old fashioned and I jumped at the chance. It was a slow Tuesday night and she took care of us even though she didn't have to. She was amazing and so was the drink. This is what L/A is all about. Thank you so much to Gritty's and to Jackie!!!!

We had a terrific experience today at the Baxter Pub, January 2, 2026. Our service was speedy and…read moreHilari was very attentive. The appetizers and main meal were both excellent and the beer was top notch. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Thank you, Barb Sabin

Went for a drive here in Maine snd came across this cool place…read more Inside it's an old mill, that they turned into a cool pub. We were seated and ordered pretty quick We started with the cheese curds. Always a fan favorite!! My wife and I each ordered a burger. Both were very good. They had 2 big holiday parties,but the service was still really good. We will be back!

What a cool place!…read more I've know of Lunch for a while and decided to finally stop by the brewery and it was beautiful inside. We just stopped for some drinks before dinner, and I did indeed get a wine, and it was very yummy. The server was also super friendly and let me try the wine before!

This place is cool! The water feature, mossy walls and giant whale skeleton create such a unique…read moreatmosphere, plus having delicious pizza amidst it all makes for a great evening. I went for the community pizza night to benefit Maine Audubon, and ordered the margherita pizza. For $18 it's a decent size, and super yummy. I ate the whole thing myself, so not a huge pizza, but I was very hungry which helped. The staff were friendly and fun to talk to, and the food came out quick! Bonus points for bathrooms with entire "rooms" for stalls, and feeling very clean. And even more bonus points for an Inciardi Mystery Print machine!

Despite having visited Flight Deck during their first year in operation in 2017 I never have wrote…read morea review. They have come a long way and look different in 2025 while still having a good amount of charm and uniqueness it had back then. As you could imagine by the name and the fact they opened in a former Naval Air Station they go heavy on the plane theme. Beer names especially and they offer a good variety of beer styles and have non-beer options for those not interested as well. I have enjoyed every visit including my many visits over the years here. The best time to visit is during the summer or at least nicer weather to fully enjoy their outside space. Arguably the best addition since their opening has been their food program. Think wood fire pizza and some other non-pizza offerings. My wife and I have had their pizza in the past and very much enjoyed it. This time though my wife got their Italian on Focaccia and I got one of their Chicken Bacon Ceasar sandwiches. Instead of typical bread it used a folded pizza dough and both our dishes tasted phenomenal. If you visit trying their food is a must, do not skip on it! Beer wise today we sampled four beers new to us. I got Wings their NEIPA & Vuelo Nocturno Mexican Lager while my wife got their Plane Beer American Lager and the Krösswind Kölsch. We enjoyed all four of them and we were glad to have found so many on tap we had yet to try! Flight Deck may not be an immediate thought when you think of Maine Breweries but they deserve recognition. Offering a well rounded variety of beers and other drinks along with some great food in a unique inviting space! Add it to your brewery bucket list!

We've visited Flight Deck Brewing a few times now and it has quickly become one of our favorite…read moreplaces. There are so many seating options inside and outside, and the outdoor space is especially great. They have covered areas that keep you comfortable in rainy or cold weather, and there are always fun activities happening outside. The beer is consistently good. We haven't tried one we didn't enjoy. The pizza and sandwiches are also really solid and perfect for grabbing a quick lunch. The service is always fantastic. Every person behind the bar has been friendly and welcoming each time we've visited. One of the things we appreciate most is that they allow dogs inside. Our puppy loved relaxing while we enjoyed our food and drinks, which makes it such an easy spot for dog owners. The location on a former military base adds a really unique atmosphere, and they do a great job leaning into that theme with thoughtful details throughout. Overall, it's a great place with great beer, great people, and an inviting atmosphere. Highly recommend. Cheers!

Great service. Good food…read more Fun atmosphere. We there as they were having a trivia night. Wish we had gotten here in time to join in, but it was fun to answer on our own.

Local place that has upped its game, now serving a decent food menu to go along with its extensive…read morebeer menu. Beer purists may find the brews to be average, but I'm more than happy with the variety of beers offered and satisfied with the ones I tried, especially the Peanut Butter Milk Stout, There is also hard seltzer ("hard water") that can be flavored with any of the Italian soda flavors, a hard tea, and hosted cider, all gluten free, as well as mixed drinks. No question there is something for everyone. So happy to have more food items to choose from to go with the beers. A nice assortment of options at a reasonable price point. I had a Rueben panini with kettle chips, which was satisfying. My friend has the Birchwood Signature Soft Pretzel that is made with spent grain from the beer production and served with warm beer cheese, which also was decent. A standout was the server - Ella Q - she was super helpful at explaining the menu, flights, and was so pleasant! Knew just when to check in, and when to give us space. Bottom line - a solid local option for food & beer with great service on this particular evening, and live music on some nights. Grab your friends, have a flight or a pint, some food, and be happy that this option is available in Gray.

The beer was great! I had the hazelnut porter. Yum!! (Can you say that about a beer?!)…read more The food was fair and our server fun and personable. I'd stop again.

Great for groups! - I have always found the Sea Dog to be good at handling groups of people. My…read morelatest visit - was a for a group of poets/writers and we were quickly accommodated without a reservation. The Sea Dog is famous for it's standard pub grub and mug club. It's your typical New England style burgers, salads, lobster rolls, appetizers and seasonal offerings. I've never had a bad meal at the Sea Dog Topsham location. Like I said - we were a big group and our Server was excellent about separating our tabs, taking our food orders, and the drinks came fast. The location is in a gorgeous old mill overlooking the river with outdoor dining in the summer. This location is super popular so there is usually a wait - but the wait goes fast. If you're in the area I do recommend filling your belly. The hummus and olive app is my fave!

This is a very small brewery, with about 6 tables and the bar. They had 4 beers on tap and a…read morecouple of ciders and spritz to try. We liked that they had flights to try different beers. The 4 beers were well made and we liked them all. The bartender was very nice and it did not take long for everyone in the bar to have cross table conversations going.

Nice little brewery! All the beers that I've tried were good. Folks behind the counter were very…read morefriendly. What more is there to say? What more could you want? Snacks were very minimal - so not the place for food.

This review is for their food and customer service for in-house dining…read more Like a fine wine - this place gets better and better everytime we visit. We probably dine here once a quarter. Service has always been consistently great. Friendly, prompt, detail oriented and caring about our experience. We have never had a bad interaction with any of the staff members. They are hardworking customer focused team. Good with children and elderly folks. The food has been consistently good, temperature, quantity, flavors, textures and presentation. We have tried their burgers, pizza, bowls and appetizers. We really like their brussels sprouts, including our 3 and 6 year old family members. There's a wonderful sweet savory flavor, a nice crisp to the outside and very tender inside. The burgers and fries are very satisfying and flavorful. Most recently I discovered (realized) you can add mac and cheese to a burger. It was yummm!!! The wings, are plentiful, crispy and juicy. Be careful, because the internal temperature is VERY HOT when they first arrive. The past few times we have been the restaurant was very comfortable, not too cold or too hot. They have the ability to accommodate the 6 of us with ease on the times we have gone. This is definitely one of the core options when we are in town. Great for our whole family.

Pizza was great, but we waited for thirty minutes past the pick up time. I'm assuming they forgot…read moreabout our order, but didn't acknowledge the mistake. Not ideal for anyone who has to be somewhere.