Hadn't been to Natalie's in 10 years so it was time to try again. Beautiful Saturday night in March. 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. read more

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

It's lovely to have a fine dining restaurant in Camden. Featuring farm-to-table Maine ingredients with a French flair dishes. White tablecloth with a red rose on both patio and dining room seating. I selected their 4-course tasting menu. Stunning presentation, most memorable was their "MAINE LOBSTER". Shoutout to all the fantastic sauces to each of their otherwise lightly seasoned courses. CHEERS! read more

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Natalies is a fantastic place to stop by for a meal or a cocktail if you are in Camden. I would certainly recommend this to anybody looking for an elevated experience with the understanding there are certainly some flaws. Natalies was well reviewed and well recommended by anybody I had a chance to ask. I called a month in advance while planning out our anniversary vacation and specifically shared allergies and additionally requested out door seating. When receiving the confirmation phone call from Natalies the day before, I reminded them of our preference to seat out doors. While we were assured that as long as weather permitted, we would be obliged, the hostess was taken by surprise when I reminded her in person for our request. The atmosphere was great. Elevated, decadent, low lit, and not too loud. The outdoor seating is on two sides with one facing the water (which is gorgeous and why I kept on asking), followed by a less beautiful view. The hostess sat us on the lesser of two sides. Our waitress was quite kind, timely, and knowledgeable. Directing us skillfully to cocktails and dining options. My wife got the tasting menu whereas I got the lobster tasting menu. It amounts to about four to five courses with an amuse bouche and sometimes a small surprise dish which serves as a pallet cleanse. The lobster tasting menu was incredible - serving four different lobster dishes prepared in unique ways. The other tasting menu was largely exciting except for course two, which is the chefs vegetable/pasta dish. This unfortunately was quite bland and failed to have imagination. Honestly if the rest of the mood wasn't amazing, this rating would be much less. Drinks were great as well. I will note that there is a certain charm that comes about from the food runners. Specifically it seems like there is a family touch here. The runners take the time to present and it comes off as sophisticated with the French accents. Certainly a great spot to have a special night but it seems as if some details are dropped. Additionally would note that this restaurant is quite pricey even if you choose not to do the tasting menu. read more

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Beautiful high end restaurant. Good food, nothing special and way overpriced. Hamburger was $36. Cheapest dish on menu

We had a wonderful dinner here last night. We are on a New England road trip and appreciate elevated places for dinner while traveling. Natalie's did not disappoint. From the beginning warm towel presentation to the end with a complimentary little churro type sweet treat-everything was perfect. Hubby had a nice cocktail, I had a glass of cold Prosecco. We shared the mushroom soup-so good. We had the NY strip steak and halibut, both yummy and cooked just right. Also the right portion as to not be overstuffed. Also, the house made sourdough bread and brown butter...delicious! Service and atmosphere was amazing. Well done. read more

What a fabulous experience. We have dined at other Michelin restaurants around the world and this hits our top 10 easily. The service was impeccable, timing of the courses was spot on, wine suggestions were wonderful and the food..... oh the food. Every bite was something to savor. The full staff went out of their way to adjust the tasting menu to remove dairy for me - it was still epic! read more

Amazing restaurant, we spent just a day in Camden and the best part of it was the dinner at Natalie's. It was all amazing, the staff, the ambiance, all so clean and beautiful. Absolutely delicious items, very welcome and nice staff, I loved their approach to kids. For my kids was a first time experience of fine dining, and I love how Natalie's made it all so smooth and enjoyable, a 5 stars experience, for sure. Thank you!!! read more

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Wonderful dinner on patio with many nice surprises - cool towel to wipe hands before AND after dinner (lightly scented), champagne for our anniversary, scrumptious food, such as homemade sourdough bread with brown butter, seared halibut cooked perfectly and outstanding service (thank u Connor!). read more

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Oh Natalie, you have out done yourself! This is an amazing dinner experience! Everything was well put together and paired perfectly. The food is delicious and the chefs tasting bites in between were superb! The sommelier had a great personality and knew exactly what to suggest! It is pricey our bill was 300$ but it was worth every dollar! See you soon Natalie :) read more

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Natalie's is an experience. Overall, it had its pluses and minuses. You feel like you are in a Yacht Club on some island. Diners go all out in attire and you have a sense that the regulars receive special attention. If you want upscale in Camden, you have found your place. The views from the outside deck are lovely as is the setting. The restaurant features lobster which is removed from its shell. I had the grilled lobster in a corn base. The lobster was good, albeit slightly tough and dry. The corn base tasted very fresh. My chardonnay was delicious and complemented the meal. While the salted butter was nice, the bread was only ok. Service was attentive, though they made me wait beyond my reservation time to be seated. Dining here is an investment, but if you are worried about that aspect, you probably should not be here in the first place. read more

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I went to Natalie's for a wedding and everything was outstanding. I had never had food or cocktails as well crafted and delicious. The service was amazing and the place is truly beautiful and romantic. I can't wait to go back. All the guests were completely amazed and we're planning a trip back just so we can go experience the restaurant again. read more

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Possibly one of the finest places I've eaten... good, service, decor, we're all just perfect!

Delicious food, excellent service and great ambiance. The place is beautiful. Highly recommend chef tasting menu. read more

I was so underwhelmed by this so called 4 star restaurant that it shouldn't be 4 stars at all. Over priced and under serviced. Service was marginal at best and if you want to wait for any kind of service you will be well served. Better to have dinner at any of the other marginal pubs in this town than spend more than you need to for marginal service and hurried and late food. read more

One of the finest experiences we have had in terms of food and services. Very highly rated by others (a factor we always look at). Reputation well deserved. Great way to celebrate a birthday and our introduction to the beauties of New England. read more

Just finished an incredible dining experience at Natalie's. Setting and service is incredible. From the Cocktails to the desserts, everything was really perfect. Serving assistants ensure that the timing of everything is spot on. We both had the Halibut and agreed it was the best we ever had. Two weeks in Maine, some great food, -----this was the best. read more

Outstanding meal. Gazpacho with grilled shrimp, halibut with zucchini, and vegan gluten free carrot cake. Excellent service and attention to detail. Wonderful wine list. Highly recommend for that special dinner and gluten free options. read more

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The food, staff and atmosphere here is amazing (drinks too) I tried a Victoria's Secret per the bartenders suggestion and wow...it was so good. Some places you get a drink and there is so much alcohol in it you feel like you're taking a shot when you sip it. I've been to a few places in Camden and this is one of the best around. Everything is delicious and they take even simple things, like fries, and take it to another level. I can't pick one thing I had as my favorite because they all were good. So no matter what you decide to eat here just know it will be better than what you expect it will be like. read more

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Amazing food and drinks. We started with the traditional oysters. I had the Atlantic Salmon, Oaxaca Old Fashion, and a glass of the Feudo Montoni. read more

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Incredible cuisine, superb service, great ambience. That said, be prepared for a BIG bill. Enjoy & God Bless!

Excellent meal in every way. Full stop. As a snobby Brooklynite, I typically lower my expectations when eating at the 'best' place in a vacation town. Natalie's does not merit low expectations. It delivers. Great service, beautiful room, thorough wine list and flat out delicious food, presented creativily. Great meal. Would be happy to return any time. read more

Increadable "Feast of the Seven Fishes" on Saturday night. Great imagination on each course. The couple next to us was a course ahead of us and it was fun having them describe then what we thought. Didn't feel it was an appropriate dining room to take pics of food. Elegant. Well worth the trip from Boston. Will be back read more

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Not like the food is anything less than great, but the prices are ridiculous. Two appetizers, two entrees, shared dessert, drinks and the tab was $300. All servings fashionably small. So many servers, so much silverware... just so overdone. But since it costs $700 to start to stay at the Inn the restaurant calls home, that whole scene is beyond what we enjoy. And beware... unless you cancel 48 hrs ahead you will be charged $50/head since they require a CC to make a reservation. When we left after dinner at 8pm 50% of the tables were still empty. read more

Natalie's does a great job of offering fine-dining in a picturesque setting. I've dined there a few times with my girlfriend - go for the food and wine; stay for the people-watching. The COVID protocol was impressive, during the height of the pandemic, as well. We've done the Lobster Tasting menu, as well as a la carte, and were very impressed by both offerings (the lobster bisque is laden with saffron, which was an interesting take). Service is attentive and the Somme is knowledgeable and fun. Obviously it's a bit pricier than some of the other options, but coming from NYC, it's cheaper than most options. The wraparound deck is a nice option for outdoor dining, and the interior is welcoming, as well. Treat yourself to some of Maine's best local-inspired food and seafood. read more

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My wife and I were on vacation in Maine, and my wife has read a ton of reviews recommending this place. We went on Saturday night and the only choices were a 4 course meal (where you could make a few different selections at each course) or a fully chosen 5 course lobster sampler meal. I will say overall the food was very good and in the beginning the service was very attentive. We sat outside and it was very nice when we arrived but did get colder as the night went on while the service became less and less attentive. I had to go ask for blankets at one point because it had been so long since the server had been back around. After we had been there for about 2.5 hours our entree finally arrived, and we were cold and ready to go. I understand some may be looking for a 3-4 hour dinner when you're paying about $150/person, but this was a much slower paced dining experience than we were experiencing. Overall it was very Celiac and gluten-free safe and the food was well prepared and quite good. Our main complaints were the lack of attention at the end of the night when the inside got busy (last two courses probably took an hour and a half, finally asked for our dessert to go). For the price, we will likely go elsewhere next time. read more

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Wow. Let's start with that! One of the most expensive meals we've ever shared but an amazing experience all around. Five of us arrived for dinner, two of us had been there before and suggested the place. They again had the Maine lobster dinner courses paired with the upgraded wine flights. Unreal! The sommelier was knowledgeable and friendly. They said it was one of the best meals ever eaten in their well-traveled life! The rest of us had steaks and seafood and many delicious cocktails! Beautiful preparation and presentations. The venue is super charming as well -- a Victorian farmhouse perched on a hill above the harbor which only added to the wonderful experience Highly recommend this "destination spot" -- if you're in this part of Maine, make a reservation! It's a total foodie experience. read more

Some have said they found Natalie's fine dining experience a bit pretentious. I found it perfect. Sat outside on the lovely patio in casual clothes on a beautiful night enjoying a lovely view and very attentive service. All the dishes are works of art. But taste never suffers in order to make it look pretty. The sommelier was friendly and casual as well. His recommendations for pairings were excellent and priced just right. The seafood tower was amazing, the lobster dishes served out of the shell poached to perfection and even the vegetarians in our group really enjoyed the pasta. Yes, the menu is a little small but there's something for everyone. And save room for dessert. Worth it! read more

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Natalie's is a luxurious oasis in coastal Maine. Warm hospitality, everyone dressed to the nines, tasting menus, beautiful views. The food is interesting. Portion size is on the smaller side. I had the cod, it was a high quality piece of fish - cooked rare. The bartender explained North Atlantic fish can be cooked rarer than warmer water fish due to less parasites. The staff was knowledgeable about all the dishes and clearly proud of the kitchen's creations. The butter with the bread service was particularly good. The parsnip soup had a stunning presentation. read more

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Natalie's is an incredible dining experience. We had been planning on going for a while, finally got there for my wife's birthday. She had the multiple course menu, me the Menu Saisonnier. We were greeted as we went up the stairs by Bart, and our waiter Trueman was perfect, both friendly and attentive. We marveled as each course arrived, they were beautiful, unique, and delicious! As you can see from the reviews, Natalie's is one of the best pure food experiences in Maine, and right up there with tops in the country. Worth the visit for a special occasion! read more

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Your tastebuds will explode. The food was outrageously good, and the atmosphere was farmhouse comfortable. I'd love to go back. I'm dreaming of the seafood stew... read more

One of the top 5 restaurants in New England. Chef Chris is innovative and his play on typical flavors will delight your palate. Michelin quality elegance in a non-pretentious setting. Truly an evening well spent in the trusted hands of Sven our Maitre'd and Steven our sommelier. Steven's knowledge of world wines and his Ability to pair the most elusive flavors will astound and engage. Our servers were attentive without being overbearing. The team effort is noticeable and welcome in this age of mechanization. read more

My wife and I had dinner at Natalie's. The service was very good, what you would expect in a fine dinning establishment. The food on the other hand was very salty especially the New York strip steak and short ribs. The oysters were good, but not as fresh as you would expect, considering Damariscotta is only 30 minutes away. The Black Cod was good and well cooked, but the cream sauce had very little flavor and plenty of salt. Frankly, I am amazed that this restaurant can command the price they charge for the quality of food they provide. In my opinion this restaurants food is equivalent to a Texas Roadhouse with Mar-a-Lago prices. read more

The food is overdone just to much fancy and not enough simple quality and simple preparation. Had the lobster tasting menu, lobster as the ingredient was fresh as expected from Maine but the accompanying seasoning and presentations were odd and not adding flavor or interest. Cucumber wrapped lobster looked very odd and was not a good combo. Natalies is expensive, very expensive and it does not measure up to fine dining. We would not go back. read more

We had a stellar dinner here. Everything was top notch from the food, service, outdoor patio seating, sommelier. It was a special event and the experience more than delivered. read more

Such an unpleasant evening last night. Started off with our host confirming her table choice at the time she confirmed the reservation. We had a lovely drink at the bar, wonderful bartender. Then the fun started. The table of choice was not available and we were told they never promise a specific table. We were seated in an area off the beaten path with an assurance we would be happy. Downhill from there. Pretentious somelier, we ordered by the glass in the end. Food was uninteresting and small portions, Cod, Lobster and Duck. Appetizers the same. We left after dinner, not wanting to spend more time or money at the establishment. This should not be a Relais Chateau, we have eaten at many it does not deserve the designation. read more

We were very excited to go to this restaurant. The venue is very nice but that's the highlight of our visit. The experience was disappointing both with the food and most notably the service . Our lunch service at a inexpensive restaurant in town was more informative and gracious. While we waited for our table we ordered cocktails at the bar and the bartender was great so while it was a good start but that's where it ended. Our server came to table said a few thing about the multi course menu, left and then returned to ask is we were ready to order . She didn't ask if we had questions on the menu , if we wanted to order a bottle of wine, nothing and she was training someone else? As we received food there was no check in on if we liked it or needed anything just are you done . The selections of wine by the bottle also are lacking especially with American wines and the prices are very high. The Pinot selection has no California choices just Oregon and just a few which were overpriced. We ended up ordering by the glass. The seafood tower was ok but not in the top ones we've The shrimp were overdone and a little chewy. The pork was good but not outstanding. So the less than stellar service combined with the food quality was less than ideal. We are generally very generous tipper and left the smallest percentage tip we have left especially recently withCovid challenges in restaurants. However if we had been honest we would have left much less read more

This elegant place of dining reminds me of the fine restaurants in Prague, Dresden & Berlin. Many reviewers comment on "they will return" amazing for a "special event", which is all good, but I go there every weekend from June thru October, because there just is not any other place that leaves me with the feeling I have driving home from Natalie's in Camden. Primo's down in Rockland is great, but noisy and tables too close. Yes...... it costs a pretty penny. And yes, it is worth every penny. Just budget for it. You can do it, LOL. If.... you can spend a moment at the bar before being seated, you will enjoy the repartee with Michael --- an Old Soul. read more

Eh. I've been coming at least once or twice a year for the lobster tasting menu. Spring 2021? Give it a pass. It was all over cooked and not great. Sorry. read more

Pathetic and sad attempt by a new chef. If you like duck that tastes like pork and a super tiny entree that would leave a tiny child hungry (oh but it's plated so beautifully) and a cabbage chunk that was unyielding to the knife, you found Joseph Nardo .But at least it was cold and the wine didn't come till half way through ! We went out after and had a great dinner ELSEWHERE, Breakfast was simply the WORST of my life , I had two lonely eggs on a plate 4 minutes later comes the cold "homemade toast "Oh WOW. ( isn't all toast made at home ?)The "sausage" was a tiny sphere of chewy matter but at least the 7 tiny cubes of potato were cold and bland as driveway stones , We went and got a proper breakfast ELSEWHERE ! Natalie's will be back after Nardo leaves ( he hasn't held a job for a full year ) read more