I think this place has real potential. We're in the area temporarily and have noticed there's not…read moremuch without driving 20+ minutes away, so we gave this place a shot. I was honestly shocked to see a real veggie option on the menu that wasn't a veggie burger (although they have that too), so I had to try the chimichurri tofu. It was cooked well - 4 slices cut thin enough to give it a good crispy exterior. The chimichurri sauce was tasty. However, it feels like whoever created this dish has never cooked with tofu before or at least not very much. My suggestion would be marinating the tofu before cooking. The chimichurri made it somewhat enjoyable (I did finish it all!) but the flavor dissolves quickly as you chew through the tofu. I think marinating it will really seal the deal on that dish. Otherwise, the service was great, very friendly and very prompt. The building is quaint and bigger than it looks from the outside. I think my entree was a little overpriced for what I got at $23, but I digress. I see the vision and wish them success.

I was excited to try this place after seeing that it was so highly rated, but now that I've visited…read moreI'm unfortunately not sure what all the hype is about. But it wasn't all bad--I'll start with the positives! The staff were great--super friendly, welcoming, and helpful. I also enjoyed the fries, which were plentiful, and the pomegranate blonde ale, which was very refreshing. Although we didn't play, I was happy to see a stack of games on the bar. We were seated upstairs at the recommendation of the hostess. The decor was a little dated but it gave me a cozy and nostalgic feel. Now to the not-so-positives. I ordered the caprese sandwich and in the first bite, I was alarmed to feel something hard, sharp, and un-chewable. Confused, I had to fish whatever it was out of my mouth and found a small piece of what felt like some kind of wood. I realized after a couple minutes that it was the same color and texture as the toothpicks that held the sandwich together. I'm not sure how it got in my mouth--maybe a piece broke off in the kitchen and got stuck in or on the sandwich--but it was the first bite and I wasn't anywhere near where the toothpicks stabbed the sandwiches. Luckily that was the only splintered piece I found in my food, but I was very cautious for the rest of the meal. Honestly, if not for this, this probably would have been a 4-star review, but it put me a little on edge for the rest of the experience. The sandwich itself was decent--the bread was a little charred, but I actually kind of prefer that myself. Caprese sandwiches are always simple and good, as long as the ingredients are decent. The worst part for me was the price. I'm happy to pay a little extra for a great meal, but $18 for a caprese sandwich feels steep. I'm not from around here, so maybe this is normal in these parts where there are limited dinner options. My wife's tofu dinner was $23 for a small portion--back home we could get twice as much tofu for half the price. I always thought city life was more expensive, but I've learned my lesson here!

I've been visiting Bresca with my family for a couple years and they always knock it out of the…read morepark! The flavors are homemade and always rotating. I've never had a bad flavor! My favorite regular flavor is Cheesecake w/ Raspberry & Graham Crust, but I'm also crazy about the vegan Coffee w/ Chocolate Cookie Crumble + Caramel Swirl. I like to boat over and have ice cream at lunch time on the weekdays, so hopefully at least one of those will come on the rotation before I head home! They used to have an option where you could get your ice cream on a brioche--it would be cool to see that return someday. Remember to bring cash as they are cash-only, and bring your patience as there are often hordes of children trying to figure out what they want (and what they can afford) while they order.

Five star ice cream and one star ambiance…read more This is a "if you build it they will come" kind of a place in rural New Gloucester with some of the best home made ice cream Maine has to offer. Creative, delicious flavors, creamy texture, and tons of vegan options. I had a scoop of their signature Honey Bee and a scoop of Cherry Pie (vegan). Both were amazing. I ordered it on a sugar cone and was told no--they only serve two scoops on a cake cone so I got a dish, which used to come with a little pizzelle, but doesn't anymore. These were just the start of the "NOs" at Bresca and The Honey Bee. This place is *loaded* with signs telling you "NO"! A lot of it is what you would expect: NO smoking, NO vaping, NO open flames, NO going to the beach without paying, and also NO using the paddle boats without paying. Some of it is appears to be in response to specific, and infrequent bad behavior: NO throwing rocks, NO feeding the ducks, NO pushing on the dock, NO jumping off the slide, various rules about diapers on babies, NO unaccompanied children under 16? (this is an ice cream shack and swimming hole?), etc. Either way, the visual bombardment of the posted "NO -----" signs makes this place seem like they've missed the mark in creating a welcoming place people go to have fun and enjoy delicious ice cream. The signs with dozens and dozens of "NO" messages makes the place seem hostile. Despite feeling like we might somehow slip up and they might kick us out or call the cops, we did enjoy our ice cream and then upon throwing the cup out, were confronted with a "small trash only--NO pizza boxes" sign on the trash. What the heck?!

Holy Flavorful. I travel a lot. This place was phenomenal. Fantastic flavor. Cool vibe. Very nice…read moreowners and waitstaff. We had the Korean Brussels. Poke bowl. And the kimchi braised tacos. Literally my new favorite place around here. Well priced. Also. Great beer selection. (Also wine too but I went with a local beer. Prince something. V good.) BUT.... The worst part is. I forgot my leftovers. :(:(

Our first time at X Vault Pub and it was delicious! The service was fast and friendly and the…read moreambiance was very relaxing. We will definitely be back.

Alyssa the waitress was great ! The food came out quickly and was very good quality. The prices are…read moregood too for the portions also. Cool vibes inside and a dope little horseshoe bar. Quesadillas and wings and grilled cheese special and all 3 kinds of fries were good. The sweet potato fries were sooooo yummy ! A must get for the table to share. Would be a good starter ! Would definitely come back!

The Firehouse grill lives up to its reputation!!…read more The food was all in large portions and delicious. We started strong with mozzarella cheese sticks and the pretzel and cheese appetizer. Fresh and hot defined these apps perfectly! The sticks were warm and stringy, the pretzels were warm, soft, and salty. The cheese dip was actually delicious and tasted nothing like a can mix. For the main courses we had the home made mac and cheese that was topped with pulled pork which was sauced in Sweet Baby Rays and the Loaded Nachos topped with the Firehouse's award winning chili. The food all came out sized for a table of 8 with savory and sweet hints of deliciousness! The waitress was welcoming, outgoing, and offered sound advice on food choices. The cook staff was timely and efficient, and the bar tender was busy busy slinging cups full of the nectar of God (BEER!!)! The Firehouse House ambience lived up to the name with firefighter equipment, first responder memorabilia, and crafty decor. The only downside to this establishment is that is dark and throws a dive bar vibe. 9/10... we will be coming back here for sure (and ordering less food)!!

Happy hour! Great appetizers, drinks, and prices. The atmosphere is cozy and cool. Easy street…read moreparking Every one was so nice and right on point so the service was great. Will be back!

This small bar in Lewiston has prosecco on tap, always a good sign. The beer selection is good,…read morethe wine selection is limited but acceptable. The bar tender knows his stuff. The food selection is a bit limited but we have liked everything we have tried. The tacos and popcorn are current favorites. Staff are friendly and competent. Make sure to check out the bathroom wallpaper.

What a fun night. We are having a Friends-giving weekend and Friday night decided to check Depot…read moreStreet. They have new ownership and they have a great energy. Love the lighting and the decor. They have plenty of space for people to indoors and outside. The outdoor space is really cool. They have a movie screen and this night they were playing Clue! I was loving it. They have a large stage area for bands. See the pics. They have a few bar service and the staff are so friendly. They offer some fun signature cocktails. Great for groups and perfect for a date. Limited good options at the moment but I bet more is to come.

Just refreshing my older five star review with a new one because this place rules…read more Mitch is the best bartender in town- super kind and funny, very patient. His wife Ivory has decorated this place so beautifully thus it's an experience just to see the decor. (Check out the bathroom!) Fair prices, great draft list, delicious and fun mixed drinks, super fun clientele. It's a great spot and I totally recommend it to anyone that appreciates a good drink and making new friends

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!

Yummy. Cute spot-…read morepretty unique. We were really happy with our meal and the service (We went here in a vlog- Hailey and Kiki on YouTube)

TLDR: place would fit right in at Portland…read more And I mean that with the highest praise possible. This restaurant would easily thrive in Portlands incredible restaurant culture. The co owners are a husband and wife combo with the husband chef hailing from Virginia who moved Maine so they could be closer to his wife's family. Give the key to the city to the wife's family this place is good. Portions are very large. Two people could probably split the fried fish sandwich. Also I've never had a fried fish this good anywhere else in New England. Service was a little slow during the lunch rush hour on a Saturday which is understandable but the food makes up for it! Oh and last thing - we had the Thai iced tea and Vietnamese coffee which were both excellent.

If ever in the area and looking for a small quaint place to be able to hold a conversation without…read morehaving to yell AND looking for killer food, this is the spot.. Service is always with a smile and everything I've ever had was exceptional. The pistachio haddock for dinner and their lunchtime reuben was hands down the best I've ever had.

We visited Krista's for dinner after a day of traveling and checking in at the nearby Perkins House…read morefor an overnight stay. We were able to get seats at the bar which was fantastic. Service was stellar the entire night. The staff was so friendly, knowledgeable and hard working; a very popular and busy establishment. We had draft Pacifico beers which were nice and cold. We just had to try the baby pork shanks appetizer with zippy peach BBQ sauce served atop fennel and cabbage slaw with grilled peaches. Absolutely splendid dish! For entrees (which includes a salad and focaccia bread) we ordered the herb encrusted prime rib and the chicken saltimbocca. Both were extremely gererous portions. The chicken was moist and flavorful and the mushroom cream sauce was heavenly! The mashed potatoes and fresh veggies went perfectly with this dish. The prime rib was surprisly tough and chewey, but once we notified the staff, they did everything to try to make it right. We finished off with a limocello digestive. We were well taken care of and enjoyed the ambiance of the space and the vibes at the bar. The restaurant and restrooms were spotless. Small parking lot or on street parking. Reservations are strongly recommended as this place fills up fast!

We came here for the vibe and kid friendliness. The outside patio/deck area is definitely more…read morefriendly for kids and has a lot of games to play, etc. But, when we came it was packed so we decided to sit inside. The menu had plenty of options and the kids menu was great. You know it's a good kids menu when there is Mac and cheese available! The food we ordered was pretty good,l as expected pub food. The sandwich was delicious and came with sweet potato fries as a choice. We loved our server! She was flexible and understanding and had a great attitude. All in all, we had a wonderful time. The restaurant pub was always buzzing with business, music was fun, place was clean and food and drinks and servers all available in a timely manner. Not sure what else you can ask for! We would come back any time and highly recommend to all!

We sat outside. Absolutely love the laid back, casual vibe. It felt like visiting a friend's…read morebackyard gathering. The games were a welcomed distraction for the kiddos. Our food was delicious. Pulled pork nachos, BBQ burger, and quesadillas. Sadly - although the bao buns were tasty, they were out of Brie. The only negatives at all are (1) I would have liked our drinks refilled and (2) I didn't like that the tab was simply the total - so I felt like I needed to tip even on the tax - not my preference but also not the end of the world. The kids have already said, "we definitely want to come back here".