Great stop from a SxS outing here to take the rumbling hangriness! Plenty of parking out front for cars or your SxS. Service was great for our rowdy group. Plenty of things to keep the team busy between shuffleboard, darts, karaoke or instruments (piano and guitars). Food was quick even with a large group. It was full of flavor and hit the spot prior to returning on our journey. If you are off the beaten path, find the Nook & Cranny and they will take care of your dining needs snd you can have a little fun while waiting as well! read more

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We've spotted this place on many drives up through Calais into Canada, and honestly never gave it much thought. It turns out that was a huge mistake: don't judge a book by its cover, and don't judge a restaurant by the facade. The full parking lot should have been the tip-off: this is genuinely great food, prepared by a chef-owner with four decades of high-end experience. You'd be amazed to learn that this little unassuming place is a 100-percent scratch kitchen, turning out both ambitious plates and satisfying, elevated "comfort" food. The wait staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. But the food? Next level. Really. My steak was flawless. My wife's meal was great too... This place is well-worth a stop or even a detour to enjoy scratch cooking from a talented chef. There's live music on Friday's and they support community causes, too, which makes it all even better. read more

Nook & Cranny Restaurant - Don't be fooled...the Michelin Guide ought to throw a star here. - New American Near Me - Baileyville, Maine

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My son got food poisoning from dinner here tonight. We ate around 7p, it's now 11p and he is having extremely bad stomach problems. It is our first night of vacation and he's spending it on the toilet. I also tried to order a dish that was marked gluten free on the menu, was told it was not gluten free, and they would sub the rice for a salad. They brought the rice touching the other food, and the salad had feta on it that was spoiled. Also, service was super slow and the place is run down. It's probably the only place to eat locally... I can't understand why else it would have good reviews. read more

It is always a GREAT meal. The service is amazing! The chef is amazing. We enjoy our fresh dinner zucchini bread followed the best calamari appetizer. Dinner we had seafood Alfredo and stuffed shrimp. Food was outstanding and the large portions gave us lunch for tomorrow. read more

Went for dinner and loved it so much went back for lunch the next day. Everything was tasty and great. Service was awesome. For lunch - if you love garlic, try the 5 cheese burger. It was awesome. Love the sweet chili sauce, would eat that on anything. We will be back! read more

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Another great meal. Beats going to Bar Harbor. Friendly atmosphere and fantic food. I loved to chef greeting you as you enter. Service is good with helpful suggestions. Already planning my next family outing. read more

Blackened halibut was awesome tonight!!! Might be back tomorrow for more. It was that good.

Great food at reasonable prices. The restaurant is clean and the staff friendly. I look forward to stopping here every year on the way to Canada. read more

Everything was great here. The chef Steve was very very sweet and accommodating. Food was fantastic and desert was even better. Great stop on Route 9 read more

Nook & Cranny Restaurant - Maple crème brûlée is to die for - New American Near Me - Baileyville, Maine

A jewel! Everything was perfection! Total must stop! We had the fish and chips and hamburger...both done to perfection and topped it off with homemade pumpkin pie and apple crisp made on site! read more

Surprisingly well stocked on both alcohol, food. Steve is amazing and I met good friends, Kim and K. Food is very good. Service is exceptional. Ambience is welcoming and warm. Eat up before you cross the boundary into Canada! read more

While Nook and Cranny is a little out of the way, it was well worth the drive/trip after a full day of traveling back from PEI. A cute little local restaurant and pub, our food was delicious, service was lovely (our waitress was the only server and handled a busy dining room like a champ), many menu choices for even the pickiest of diners, ample portions, and all fairly priced. Highly reccommend Nook and Cranny. read more

pretty good!! the waitress was friendly and the restaurant was very clean and nice. zucchini bread was soft and delicious. Three of our five person party got the ship wreck platter which was a mix of fried fish, shrimp, clams and scallops with a side of French fries and Cole slaw. I'm not a fan of coleslaw but everything else tastes fresh and good, the French fries were crispy and great! one of our party didn't care for the way the clams were breaded. our fourth person got the chicken Parm which they enjoyed, and the fifth got the day in Italy which had a trio of Italian dishes that they really liked! four of the five of us got creme brulee and it was definitely tasty!! overall, would definitely go back and definitely would recommend. read more

Love the Calamari and wings. Kathy serves me my Red on draft. Nice local place. Best place in Washington County, Maine

Wow! What a hidden gem, we didn't know anything about this place and were just driving by, shocked to find how famous it is locally and in NE! Had the soup of the day, leek and potato, which had fresh chives from the garden. Steve was cutting them when we pulled in. The Greek chicken and salad dish was delicious, kids enjoyed their food, but the best part was the 12 layer cake! We devoured it before I could take a picture. Got to meet Steve the chef/ owner, running a one man show and doing a fantastic job. He also pointed out some great spots for us to stop with the kids on our way to PEI. read more

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Several websites list the Nook and Cranny restaurant as the greatest hidden gem restaurant in all of Maine. Based on our experience, I don't know if it's tops, but it ranks right up there! For a town of less than 1,600 people, there is no question that Nook and Cranny is a major overachiever! We started with a crab dip that was really good, although don't expect any chunks of crabmeat. We also had oysters Rockefeller, a dish I eat any chance I get. These were unfortunately not good, at least when compared to the best versions I've eaten in major costal towns like New York and San Francisco. My main course was one of the daily specials, so it may not be available when you visit. This was a delicious Tuscan chicken breast stuffed with pepper Jack cheese and spinach! It was the best thing I ate there! The fresh gnocchi that came with it was equally good! We also had some of their tortellini which was equally tasty and wonderfully cheesy! If you're driving the Maine coast, this is certainly a worthy stop! read more

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The Nook & Cranny is always a good choice. The food is absolutely delicious. Loved the artwork in one area and the privacy where we were seated. read more

Made the trip from St-Andrew's as we're on vacation, this restaurant was highly recommended by many people we met during our time here. The service was excellent, the food was even better, I had the fish tacos which exceeded my expectations. I also got to personally thank the hard working chef. Ambiance is also pretty great, feels like a hole in the wall, very homey restaurant. I couldn't recommend this place any more. Thank you for the great meal! read more

My tummy is doing happy flip flops of joy after the chicken fettuccine Alfredo! Every time we come here, the food is amazing! Love the atmosphere, the food, the service. Highly recommend!! read more

Not much for food choices in the area . This was open and gave the vibe of fine dining . I was wrong . We walked in and stood there while a girl with a tablet just stood there on her tablet . I asked for a table for two . She said sit over there . They were all small tables so I took a larger table with elbow space. It was empty . That was probably where things went wrong .There were a total of two tables occupied 1 waitress Kim and a girl flowing her around with a tablet . Doing nothing . Head in tablet . I was looking to try different food . Never been here before as I'm on vacation .i order seafood crepes my guest orders blackened haddock . We ordered our beverages and they eventually came . Well we ordered after about 30 mins of just sitting there waiting while the table of six got priority treatment and we were ignored . Maybe we were not dressed fine enough as we been traveling in the car all day . So after another 30 mins after placing our order 2 and 1/4 pieces of zucchini bread appeared . And maybe another 30 mins pass and the entrees come out . There is very little food . We were hungry . Even my guest said I'm still hungry after eating . This was far from fine dining . The place is small and run down . One cook and waitress I'd guess . Maybe a married couple ? Maybe this is high class for the area ?! Any way the seafood crepes were all mini shrimp with one scallop each . They were stuck together so I'd assume it was frozen when stuffed in the crepe which was really not as it was baked in a a seafood watery soup so the crepe just fell apart ! Both meals were horrible shame on this cook for serving this ! Disappointing to say the least but more disappointing than that was horrendous attitude of the waitress Kim ! All three employees were rude ! Snobby ! What gives them the right . Respect your customers for patronizing your business ! Without them you would be nothing . I do not recommend and we will not return . This is not fine dining . read more

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This is just a fabulous place to eat, a "must-stop" restaurant just before crossing into Canada, or just after coming back.

This restaurant is a hidden gem! Amazing food, cute atmosphere and the service is great. read more

We arrived Saturday at 630, we did not have a reservation but they accommodated us at the bar. The waitress was very kind, funny and efficient throughout. The Meal started with free fresh Zucchini bread fresh out of the oven, which was great. The food here is good and the portions are large. The appeal lies in the charm of the place itself. It's very earnest in what it does. It sort of reminds me of the restaurant in the book 'Empire Falls' - a true American restaurant in the heart of Maine. read more

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The food is delicious! We had lamb shank and chicken Parmesan.We also had fried mushrooms for an appetizer with a garlic aeoli sauce.

Excellent food! What a find. Traveling from OH to PEI. Loved the quirky style of the restaurant decor! Fun and lots to see in every "nook and cranny" of the place. Our lunch was so good ( me - seafood crepes and Husb- broiled haddock ) that instead of desert we had the fish tacos! All was fantastic! The house made creamy garlic dressing was delicious. Met chef and he could not have been more gracious. He was concerned that we were disappointed in our entree when we ordered a third. lol I explained that the meals were fine - just soooo good. Planning to stop again on our return trip. And sampling some desert... read more

Stopped in while visiting for work. Do not be deterred by the exterior. This is eclectic and comforting! The chef is a true talent. I had a tomato curry soup to die for! I ordered wings and salad. All was absolutely perfect! read more

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Stopped here while on vacation . Food was not good but the service was horrible ! Kim did a horrible job . Place was empty. #restaurantimpossible this should be your next project ! @restaurantimpossible read more

Drove by it a few times but decided to pop in for a late lunch today -- very glad we did. We tried the oysters rockefeller, french onion soup, seafood crepes, and chicken prosciutto. Everything was expertly made. Plenty of cream and butter, glad we don't live nearby, but it was a worthy indulgence. Gave in and had dessert too, blueberry cheesecake and maple creme brulee. Owner was happy to chat & clearly proud of his craft. Don't miss this place. read more

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Unbelievably wide menu for such an unassuming place. Everything we had was delicious!

Didn't enjoy the coffee (very weak) nor the breakfast very much. Seemed a little fast food ish. On a positive note the server was get pleasant. read more

We were Driving to Maine from Canada The only restaurant around on Friday In the area Did not meet our expectations Which were based on previous reviews Long wait time Not very friendly Watch your bill we were over charged Prices on bill don't match menu Restaurant needs remodeling Food was average Seating is comfortable read more

Found this place Sunday and have it a try...what a great surprise! We loved it. Can't wait to stop by again and again until we've tried all on the menu. read more

Nook & Cranny Restaurant - Mushrooms and French Onion Soup to start before our cheeseburger and turkey avocado burger came out. Great meal and great service. - New American Near Me - Baileyville, Maine

food was excellent. best lobster roll I ever had. homemade chips. delicious fresh food. beautiful ambiance including an antique shuffleboard game and room for a band in the other room . chef was the server and had great customer service. delightful all around. read more

I chose this place after a long day off road. It was definitely good. My husband ordered a fish burger and enjoyed it. He said it wasn't the best but was good. I ordered fish tacos, which I enjoyed. You get good quantity for the money. The people were really nice. As usual, we ate outside in our car. They're one of the few places that will give you creme brûlée to go (my favorite dessert.) They warned me it wouldn't be pretty. It wasn't bad, but as a creme brûlée obsessed individual who makes her own, I can point out that it wasn't as smooth as it should be and was more thick and creamy instead of that subtle light almost silky creamy custard it should be. It tasted good but missed the texture. I WOULD eat here again. What's awesome is the vast selection. read more

When we walked in the "Chef" was standing there he was "filthy". It wasn't from cooking, it just turned me off completely. The service was fine, the ambiance sucked and the food was horrible. It sucks it is the only place to have a nice dinner and they failed. read more

Amazing gem tucked away on Rt9! When we walked in, we were greeted by the chef putting the finishing touches on his 12 layer chocolate cake , so of course we saved room for a slice.... Hubby had the trout special and I had the baked haddock with seafood ( CHUNKS of lobster....) . The vegetable medley was actually one he prepared, vs the usual frozen mix... everything was perfectly seasoned...if I ever pass this way again, I would definitely stop by!!! read more

This restaurant look not appetizing just based in the front/building of the restaurant. However, when you go in, realize that it is offering fine dining experience in a small town. The food are fresh and delicious. The customer service experience is superb. read more

Very friendly staff, great atmosphere, and very tasty food for fair prices. Our go -to for breakfast in the Calais region.

Everybody recommended this place but we were extremely disappointed with the food. The fried clam platter lacked clams and it was very mediocre. The crab dip came with stale chips and didn't taste like crab. The waitress was very nice and efficient. We really wanted to like this place because everyone told us to come here. Bad day maybe? read more

About the best you're going to get in the middle of nowhere, it beats the alternatives in the area. I'm not sure if it's all from scratch or if it's pre frozen like all the other local establishments, or a combination. It seems they continue to update their menu though, which is kind of a necessity considering there's not much tourism here in the winter. I'm not the biggest fan, but, it's definitely the only place in this area I'd even think about spending my money at. read more