Franny's is a must eat for us on our annual trip to Camden and this year was no different. We held…read moreour engagement party there in 2024 and Jen and the rest of the staff went above and beyond for us and really made it a special day to share with our families. We came back this year and as always the food was amazing. Started off with crab cakes for the table delicious bites of tender crab meat and the salad/slaw that comes with it was so good. I ended up gettin the mussels and scallop entree which paired together so well with the savory grits they come with. We also go the Tuna and Halibut specials and the steak frites which is always delicious. Amazing food as always. And our server Mark was super personable and fun we had a great time. We love coming to Franny's and will be back next year. Thanks for the great food and memories!

Franny's Bistro is a complete gem. I saw that someone described it like a restaurant with a 'Napa'…read morefeel and I completely agree: It's rustic, homey and a little bit eclectic. Exceptionally curated menu highlight classics like steak frites, comforts like shrimp and grits, and of course seasonal and local favorites like shrimp linguine, scallops and mussels. We got the Franny Bistro salad which was generously portioned: they did not skimp on the feta, bacon, or ripped/toasted focaccia. Husband got the ribs and slaw. Ribs were extremely tender and the Hoisin glaze was so savoury. I got the shrimp and grits, with good ratio of jumbo shrimp to sausage. The cheddar grits were perfectly done. Impressively personable service. We celebrated our anniversary and all three staff (host, primary waitress and food runner) all congratulated us. I think there were two primary servers and two runners that evening, but they were effortlessly moving about the room. I was very pleased with the timing of dishes and never felt like we were waiting or not being 'attended' to. Bonus: my husband and I were amongst the last patrons in the restaurant as it closed for the evening and got to meet Franny!

Excellent food and service! We go fairly often! We love their pork chops at this location and 13…read moreOak which is their Rockland location!

Just a great experience from the old wold ambiance to the great friendly service. But oh the food!…read more The menu is full of dishes from around the world but done with a Maine twist. You will find Italian, French, Brazilian, African tajine and of course a burger . We started with the house dip which is amazing red pepper served with beautifully roasted pita bread. The portions are huge so we decided to share the schnitzel. As expected, a huge serving. Perfectly cooked so the chicken was not dry but tender and the breading was crispy and crunchy. It had a honey mustard drizzle which I don't normally love but it worked here. We swapped the beer braced cabbage it comes with for the truffle fries which were incredible and so many even shared we could not finish them. Obviously hand cut and fried here. The flourless cake served with raspberries and cream was excellent also. Truly fine dining experience with a very well thought out and executed menu

Over a few times we have been there we have found that it's a great spot for happy hour drinks and…read morelight munchies We were less impressed with dinner - our meals were rather bland though the descriptions were not

There is no better place to get a cocktail in Camden than here. They take each ingredient super…read moreseriously without being overly pretentious about it. This is the best place in town to get a drink on Vacation while still rubbing elbows with the locals because they know this is the spot too. The food is delicious, and Ben, Hailey, and the rest of the bar stuff are beyond knowledgeable and welcoming. I can't recommend 40 Paper more highly, but I just hope my wife and I can always find a seat at the bar when we come up.

Hadn't been to Natalie's in 10 years so it was time to try again. Beautiful Saturday night in…read moreMarch. We were met at the entry and the host at the greeted us by name. Nice touch. White table cloth service. Servers were all excellent. Knowledgeable, friendly, efficient. This place has the best fine dining experience in the mid-coast. Food was outstanding- every course. I did find the printed à la carte and dessert menus odd as they list the dishes' main ingredients but lack any preparation detail. So we found ourselves having to ask about several dishes before being able to make a selection. Maybe it is on purpose but it made me a bit uncomfortable to keep asking about preparation of the dishes throughout the courses. The only real negative for us is the same negative we had 10 years ago. We were seated in the porch area and I suspect they fill this area first as it has wonderful views of the Camden Hills. Both times we have been seated in there, there have been loud, fairly obnoxious diners (#-bombs flying this last visit) in the room with us. Complete turn off but nothing the restaurant can do about it. We will try Natalie's again but will forgo the porch dining for another room.

Great atmosphere, service and decent food although small portions . The caramelized butter is…read moreamazing . If you're not a bread person you may go away hungry with just an appetizer and main dish .

One of the highlights of my short time in Camden. Being at the end of the summer season, finding…read moreavailability for dinner was a challenge, but we were able to snag a late reservation on a Tuesday evening. The vibe was cozy, warm, and inviting, which was a far cry from most places we had visited which seemed a bit exhausted and ill prepared to deal with lingering fall tourists. The food was phenomenal with complex and interesting flavors. The calamari was crispy and the chilis and sauce were the perfect complement. The chicken was also perfectly cooked and seasoned. But by far the best dish was the mussels. The broth with the soft chunks of sweet potato and bread to soak everything up was perfection. Cocktails were also unique and tasty. 3 alcoholic drinks, one small plate and 2 entrees was $100, which was well worth the price for the quality of the food and atmosphere.

Have been 3x to Cafe Louis betw Sept 2024 - Dec 2025. The first visit was on Labor Day Monday…read more2024...it was uh-mazing! I thought it was the bomb, esp the food and service. Have returned twice since then. As the menu is small and hasn't changed since my first visit, the charm has worn off. I usually share the roast half chicken plus 2-3 sides. The meal was absolutely flavorful on my first visit but not so much the last visit in Dec 2025. Maybe it was a bad night? I thought the flavors fell flat and service was not as attentive. I was celebrating the holidays by treating friends to dinner and had to wave down someone twice to order rounds of drinks. I will give any establishment 20 stars if they are paying attention as to whether your glass is half empty. For me, the food can be excellent or blah but excellent service can make or break a restaurant.

Food was okay queso was yummy ... The inside seems to look…read morenice and a good vibe , They have inside & outside seating on either side to choose from. It is a restaurant inside/ below apartment complexes (if you like that) It's Side street parking it was easy for us to find parking during a slow weekday . Can't say the same on a busier day/night It definitely was a different vibe than the pictures that what were expecting though but that may just be us , The prices for what you get we will say 6/10, & we are from upstate ny so we get higher prices 100% but there are quite a few other restaurants in town for more , better food & all for a lower Or just around the same price but better food and more selection . Drinks 6/10 Food 8/10 Presentation 9/10 Service 5/10 but they were nice to us , at least there's that . Would deff give this place a try if you haven't just to from your own opinion but I'm not sure it's a return for us personally .

If you are looking to play bocce, then this is a nice indoor spot but unfortunately that's where it…read moreends. The food and service were mediocre at best. We ordered two types of sliders, one being the fried chicken and they were almost inedible. The chicken was barely fried and then buffalo sauce was slathered all over them. The burger sliders were ok but nothing memorable. As far as the service, while the bartenders were friendly when they came around, they couldn't keep up with the crowd. We waited and waited to be served and they most times did not even look at the guests at the bar to see if they needed anything. While I may try this place if I'm in the area again, I can't say it would be my first stop to hit.

Food is fantastic and their burger is the best I have literally ever had!…read more GF friendly and the view is spectacular! Not to mention their staff is very attentive and friendly which, since covid, I think is quite rare.

Three maximum.. Beer 3, haddock chowder 1 and I am still wondering how they make it without…read morehaddock and only celery and the near tasteless broth, and to top it off delivered cold. Service as other's note underwhelming, a 2 maybe. Views 4 and the only way to bump up that grade to a 3. Has to be better places in Camden ... on the hunt this evening and tomorrow.

One of the sweetest tiny eateries in Maine run by the most adorable talented couple. And in lovely…read more(off season at least) Camden where exceptional restaurants are the exception. The creative food and wine menus are small, the plates are medium, and the love is large. If you are a couple it's best to just order the entire menu and share it. After couple glasses of a natural orange wine (bottles are pricey) the bill was $170. We are so happy they're open in winter and filled up on a Saturday so reservations a must. Loved all the dishes despite being slightly over salted. Menu changes frequently and can't wait to return.

This is at the top of our list of great restaurants. I love the fact that where possible, the food…read moreis locally sourced. Devon and Hannah, the co-owners are wonderful people, fun to talk with. Relaxed ambiance. Nothing to complain about.

Enjoyed a lovely late lunch at the Waterfront. Friendly service and a great location, well, right…read moreon the waterfront. The oysters were spectacular and I enjoyed the duck stew very much. Will definitely return!

Here we are at the waterfront restaurant in Camden on the water…read more I wanted to start off with lobster stew & then order a lazy lobster but to my dismay both items weren't on tonight's menu. A big*#*' disappointment to say the least. I settled with a steamed lobster with a side of coleslaw & rice pilaf. My lobster was not up to my standards.I also had a pomegranate -mock -a- .rita mocktail. Kris ordered a Caesar salad with anchovies & their bread of the night. The only upside from our table was we had a great view of the harbor. Our waitress Lila was very nice.

Had lunch at Scott's Place after walking around downtown Camden. Wife ordered a Lobster roll and a…read morecup of clam chowder. I went with a Crab roll, and we shared some fries. Meals came out after a short wait, we planned to eat on a nearby picnic table. Had to go back and ask for ketchup and utensils. Lobster roll was alright, a bit small in size though. Crab tasted too salty for my liking. Clam chowder lacked flavor and was lukewarm, at best. For $53 and change, we were underwhelmed. Not sure how this place gets all these good reviews, that simply wasn't our experience this afternoon. Seems more like a place where locals come to eat burgers and sandwiches, and they have sub-par lobster & crab rolls for the tourists. Sorry Scott, that's disappointing.

We stopped by for the first time for lunch recently and noticed a sign indicating it was…read morecelebrating its 51st anniversary. The hot dogs were decent though the roll was merely heated, not grilled to any extent, and the chili sauce, heaven forbid, included beans. We won't be returning.