The entrees, apps and salads were so delicious. We started with the shrimp polenta and it was a…read morehit. We then had Caesar salads and again so yummy. The staff were very friendly and helpful. This place could be a goldmine for the owner on food and location alone. Inside the restaurant feels like a divorce. Half the restaurant is red and half is white. It should all be red and black. Put a tv behind the bar and you'll have a wait every night.

What a fantastic Italian restaurant! We ordered the special pasta which was fennel-hot Italian…read moresausage and roasted red pepper linguine. It was so so good! Quick to come out after being ordered. Helpful staff, classy inside but anyone in any attire welcome.

Primo is one of the best restaurants in Maine and would be outstanding in any big city, well worth…read morethe half-hour drive from our summer house in Friendship. We always make a reservation but they do reserve some seats at the bar for walk-ins. On our last visit, I started with the stuffed zucchini blossoms. Not to brag, but I once won a cooking contest in NYC for "best appetizer" with my own stuffed zucchini blossoms, so I order them whenever I see them on a menu. These were better than mine. The secret was the breading: chick pea flour instead of the cornmeal I always use. Then I enjoyed the fresh, local, rare tuna--perfect! My husband had an elaborate beet salad, then steak. He was very happy. Service is friendly and professional, with thoughtful recommendations for wine pairings. Highly recommended.

My wife and I have been celebrating as many anniversaries as we can at Primo. With the exception of…read more2020 and 2025 we haven't missed a year. However. This year made us realize that this is our last year. It was our 25th and we were looking forward to it. It started with the hostess who was annoyed that we showed up 7 minutes early for our reservation and told us they were running on time and to take a walk in the garden and come back at the exact time of our reservation. Which we did. We were seated by the manager who seemed impatient. He handed us the menus and walked off. A detail I didn't consider until I noticed that the other manger handed the menus and went over some drink specials and menu specials. Our server was nice in the beginning although seemingly distracted. We found out a little later they had a wedding party upstairs and the kitchen was behind. We didn't mind because we were there for the experience as much as the food. However as the night rolled on and things took longer and longer, the staff seemed more and more annoyed with us for ordering our meal. By the end of the meal, our server asked if we wanted a cheese or dessert service and seemed very annoyed when we said yes. At this point we were 2 1/2 hours in and they wanted us out. However, we were still there because it had taken so long for our service and food. In the end we split a strawberry shortcake, which was very good, I had a coffee, and we got out of there. They wanted us out and we didn't want to stay any more. What is sad is we have been celebrating our anniversary for 20 years there as often as we can and this, our 25th was the worse experience we have ever had and we won't return. It broke our hearts.

The general store is in a perfect location and has parking for a quick lunch…read more We had two 7 napkin cheeseburger's that hit the spot. We used 10 total napkins We called ahead and they had them ready for us before visiting the light house.

A quaint little store with friendly service, nice selection of gifts, cold drinks, and of course,…read morean amazing burger! We all had the 7 napkin burger. The burger meat itself was a great flavor, with the toppings of tomato, pickle, lettuce, ketchup, mustard and onion (they grilled the onion upon our request, which added to the flavor we all enjoy). Definitely needs 7 napkins! We enjoyed our take out burgers at the picnic tables available outside. We got a couple fudges for dessert later and it was good, basic fudge. The only thing we didn't care for was the almost puréed texture of the coleslaw. Overall, a must-stop gem of a place.

The Southend Grocery is a gem. With its sandwich and pizza counter and wide variety of groceries,…read morebeer, and wine, you are bound to leave with more than you came in for. Lovely people and good prices make for a satisfying adventure.

Worked in the area years ago and always went here for a crabmeat sandwich. I live in Maine and have…read moreaccess to allot of places but Southend is the best by far. They were out of crabmeat so I asked the nice lady behind the counter what she would recommend . She said she liked their Italians. I had Roast beef , cheese, lettuce and pickle. I now have a favorite place for Italians. The fillings were abundant, the bread was not too thick , not soggy, with really fresh meat and veggies. The sandwich was served really cold which is appropriate but not always the case at other shops. The small is plenty for two people looking to just eat a little something and under 10 dollars. They sell different goods, grocery, spirits. Cashing out the lady was very pleasant and wished me a great time on my coast ride to Belfast. If you are in the area vacationing or looking for a hidden gem this is it. You are welcome.

On the fence between 4* and 5*, rounding up because they're a local small business and such. I also…read moredidn't try their bread, which would usually be a deciding factor for me. Stopped in to get some snacks to eat while hiking: in keeping with local produce, got a blueberry bran muffin and a maple bun whose name I forget. The ingredients were great quality: you could taste the freshness of the blueberries and the purity of the maple syrup. The question, for me, is whether the baking elevates these ingredients beyond if I'd just had blueberries and maple syrup. About that, I'm not sure.

Stopped by for lunch a few weeks ago and was impressed with how cozy the place is. I got the steak…read moreand cheese sandwich on a roll. I was shocked by the presentation because I've never seen anything like this before. I believe it costed around $14. The people working there were extremely sweet. The interesting thing about this place is that hot made sandwiches are only made between 11am - 2pm. So it gave a nice touch!

Wonderful vibe, awesome food too! I don't typically write reviews but the pictures from the other…read morereviews didn't do it justice! The service was excellent too. 6 out of 5 experience! Incredible experie Starter: peppadews Soup: kale, chorizo and potato soup Dinner: blue cheese butter beef tenderloin Crab pasta (forget the full name)

Shout out to our server Dana! She made great recommendations and was a delightful young woman. As…read moreusual, the ambiance was one of warmth and relaxation. We started with the garlic with molten blue cheese and the pate with beets as appetizers. So good! I also had the halibut special. So fresh and expertly cooked. My husband and I had a perfect dining experience on our last night of our week in Maine.

Garlic Knotts were doughy and filled with flavor…read more Main entrees were fantastic, I am not a fan of chicken typically, and the chicken was cooked perfectly on both dishes. Moist and full of flavor. The chicken piccata sauce was EXCELLENT. Found myself eating it with a spoon when the dish was done. The special with seafood was also tasty. Seafood was cooked well, and was an enjoyable dish Lemon ricotta cheesecake was also delicious. Everything had a great presentation and staff were super accommodating answered all of our questions, and provided an excellent experience and 5 star service. I recommend giving this place a try. On top of everything else the dishes are reasonably priced!

Special was a Spanish stew with fabulous ingredients, lobster, fish, mussels, scallops, shrimp,…read moreetc. But then comes the bad news. It was in a red marina sauce!!! Total disaster. A nice seafood clear broth would have made the dish perfect. I ate it because it cost me $50.00.

You have to wait at the counter while staff puts away a order and talk. Then after 3 times of…read moreinforming cashier you want 3 of something, you get a rude comment of "Pardon me". They need some re-training in customer service.

Be prepared to show multiple forms of ID if you're not from Maine, don't know why. They will refuse…read moreyou alcohol even if you are clearly of age with valid state ID just not from Maine.