I love weird bars--they're my favorite. For a while I thought there weren't any to be had around…read morecentral Maine. Enter Easy Street. I would love to know where they get the decor for this place. I'd imagine a lot of flea markets (fabulous ones)? It's hard to pick my favorite decor item because there are so many, but it's somewhere between the chairs shaped like hands and the giant silver octopus tentacle under the T.V. Ooo and the corner with all the clowns! Drinks are strong and cheap. The bartenders are friendly. There's a patio, but it's a bit small. There are plenty of comfy chairs/couches. They have live music pretty often, so if that's your thing, you'll be happy there on weekend nights. The only thing is the space is kind of small for live music, so it can get really loud. This is an excellent chill option if you're in Hallowell and want to skip bars that tend to get a bit fratty like The Quarry Taproom. Highly recommend!

I don't get to spend a lot of tine in Hallowell anymore since I moved away from the area in 2010,…read morebut it seems as though every time I do, we somehow end up at Easy Street. Friends of ours wanted to play some pool after we had dinner nearby at Lucky Garden, so we did exactly that. It was a slow night and no one was waiting for the table, so we played about 4 or 5 games and had a lovely time. The decor is awesome, the bar is clean, and the staff were friendly. I've always had a good time here, and I enjoy the artwork too!

We decided to try this for something different and were glad we did! The Mac & Cheese was the…read moreperfect blend of cheesiness and creamy with al dente pasta. Delicious! The wings were well cooked and seasoned, and my husband enjoyed the chicken sandwich. The staff were all nice and helpful. The only down side was that we ended up at a table next to folks who were having a very loud time and used more "colorful metaphors" than was necessary. Once they stumbled off it was quite enjoyable. We will go back!

It was so busy here tonight' I think everyone was coming in to escape the pouring rain. The staff…read moreare always very friendly and sweet here, even as they are running to wait on everyone and move tables. Our food was good, but my steak and cheese sub roll was a tiny bit burnt on the top, and that made it crack and fall apart, no silverware so I ate it with my fingers. Not a big deal, honestly, it's a pub...not a fancy place of dining. Hah. Always good here though, and my Mom enjoys that they have Prosecco on tap!

This is a favorite local pub here in Augusta. One of the few places offering up an Irish menu (it…read moregets busy quick on St. Patrick's Day!) Lots of beers on tap to try including local beer from some of Maine's finest and a good selection of mixed drinks and wine of courser. The food is standard pub grub. I've had eaten here for years and the food is consistent, portions are generous, and you certainly won't leave hungry. There are stick-to-your-ribs bangers and mash, the Guinness stout beef pot pie is popular (comes out with a puff pastry topping the size of your head), and this is one of the few places in Maine where you can get a Scotch Egg. I like the Cornish pasties myself - they taste like grandmas home cooking. I recommend starting with the highland bites with a tangy mustard sauce to dip in or the spinach artichoke dip with lots of tortillas. I was in a big group on my last visit and we all just ordered a bunch of apps and nom'd on them family style. Wings were amazing too, cooked well and seasoned perfectly. The servers are super friendly, your drinks and food comes out quickly, even when they are super busy. This makes a great lunch stop for working professionals in the downtown businesses. They offer live music regularly and on those nights it can get loud, not the best if you want intimate conversation. But, if you want rollicking Irish music around friends and beers - this is the place. The establishment is fairly large so they can accommodate groups, and there is a screened-in deck (that is also heated for winter dining). The atmosphere is similar to what you'd expect in a local Irish pub. TV's scattered around the place, the benches at the long large tables appear to be repurposed church pews so that's neat. They definitely have local regulars and the owner is usually around, everyone is welcome here and you will have a good time while eating and drinking with your crew! Plenty of free parking in lots, the street, and the nearby parking garage, handicap accessible.

My Friends and I went here on 3/16/2023…read more Our waitress was sweet and welcoming. It was beautiful sunny day, so we all sat on the back deck. The food selections were diverse, ranging from Celtic European fare to pizza. I went with the "bare knuckle burger", which is made with their signature Guinness sauce. It was heavenly!

Beer cheese and pretzels are great, great beers. My husband drank enough beer to hang his mug in…read morethe rafters !!

Kim was the best server we have had in a long time! The atmosphere at the Liberal Cup was magical…read more We came in off of Main Street which was something out of Norman Rockwell. It was quaint and romantic the way that the brick buildings are lit up. We had Thanksgiving together in October! It was just a touch nippy out and the warm Thanksgiving plate was incredibly good! A huge portion of shredded dark and white turkey. Yummy stuffing tucked under it. This included butternut squash, and mashed red skin potatoes I will be dreaming about that plate for months to come.

Great pizzas great friendly server's awesome pleasant salads .Good place to relax and enjoy your…read moretime.I enjoyed my stay there. Kathleen

Definitely don't want to miss this spot. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Food and beer are…read moreexcellent. We had the ranch popcorn, Thai sesame salad and the Kennebec pizza. Everything was fresh and delicious with lots of great flavors and texture. I had the Long Time Listener (triple IPA) and highly recommend this, it is phenomenal. Incredibly smooth and tasty for a 10.4% ABV! Followed that up with the Et Tu IPA also very smooth and tasty. Looking forward to stopping in again next time we are in the area.

Had a great dinner on the way to the botanical gardens with the kids!…read more I had the Roasted Couscous Salad with Grilled Salmon, and my husband had the Poutine to split with our toddler. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was casual and relaxed. Service and seating were quick, and we will definitely be back!

Friendly staff. Fish bites were tasteless and dry. Coleslaw was also bland. Hadn't eaten here in a…read morelong time, and I don't remember such lackluster food. Perhaps an off night?

Amazing food, amazing people! One of the best places to come when you're looking for good company…read moreand drinks!

A pub named Fat Toad has the best lebanese food in central Maine? Indeed! What a surprise. We've…read morepassed this non-descript joint 100s of times and finally stopped in because it was the only place open on a Monday. The amiable chef-owner is from Lebanon and offers several lebanese special dishes not on the menu. The inside is nicer than the outside, but the small wrap around back deck is where it's at. And we were allowed to carry our small dog back there in the shade! The chicken shawarma was delicious with thin toasted pita crisp instead of soft, excellent. And the hit was the special kibbeh in labneh (yogurt) sauce with a unique rice recipe, including tiny whole wheat pasta noodles. The local beer list was small BUT there was Fiddlehead IPA on tap, a Vermont classic! Worth a special trip.

The server Reese was excellent! Took care of us like family. The greeter sat us in a drafty spot …read more I didn't like that very much. The food did come out hot and delicious and overall I was 90% happy with everything except the seating! The decoration was Maine and local faire. It's nice to see local pictures of sports and activities! The pretzel and beer cheese is amazing! Nana likes the tomato basil soup and dad likes the French onion soup.

This is not my first rodeo at an Applebees and after a long day of cheering competition, the family…read moreneeded some grub and this was their choice. Establishment is located in an area with plenty of private parking and adjacent to several a major retailers and a grocery store. The location is obviously understaffed when you have a 45 minute wait at the door, but you can count 8-10 tables that are empty. I feel bad for the staff when they work so hard, yet they can't fill the place to its full capacity. We waited about 35 minutes, but they take your number and you can sit in the car or inside where they will text you when your table is ready. I had the all you can eat appetizer option which boasted boneless wings, ribs and shrimp with fries. The ribs were 'ok', but I enjoyed everything else offered in the bottomless option. My wife enjoyed her burger and fries. They hit the temp on the burger perfectly. The kids enjoyed their pasta and irresistible-a-bowl taking home some of the leftovers since the portion was quite large. Staff was busting their butt and I was sure to tip to reflect that. If they can get the staff to support a full house, they will do much better and offer some relief to the waiters and waitresses who look like they had a long day, but had a great attitude and continued to smile throughout the entire experience. The only reason for the 3-stars and the wait with many open tables. Food was great, staff was friendly, but the location needs to work on getting to full staff to support their seating capacity.

Since when do you need to pay 2.00 for a piece of cheese on a cheeseburger? Well you do here. You…read morealso pay 2.00 for a couple pickles,2.00 for a tiny amount of muchrooms and 2.00 for some microwave bacon. I will tell you this burger was not worth the money! I will go to five guys next time if I'm looking to drop a small fortune on a burger. 21.00 wasted!

Stopped in yesterday after bowling. The restaurant wasn't that busy but service was very slow…read more Not only did we have to wait a while to order; we also waited for our food, and longer still before receiving our check. I'd seen the fresh dough pizza, which looked great. After we ordered we were told they were out of fresh dough and we'd have to get regular. It was hard and crusty. Unless we did the bowling special and got a pizza/soda for $10, I probably wouldn't go here again.

Boom Boom Shrimp Appetizer is one of the best and biggest around. Will definitely go back and try…read morethis out again.

It 's been more than a year since I last went to a 99 Restaurant, and it hasn't changed much…read more Still offering popcorn as a table snack was fun. The server was pretty milk-toast, and that was okay. I didn't need entertainment. I ordered french onion soup which was pretty horrific. Sweet, mostly bread, and barely melted cheese. The mozzarella rounds that we ordered for the table were good, although it seems that they were smaller that the ones I'm used to getting. The surprise was the cheeseburger, which was cooked medium rare and was seasoned well. Kudos for that. Fries? Forget them-they were gnarly. All in all, not a great experience, but not the worst.