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    Portage Tap House

    4.2 (55 reviews)
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    Alison M.

    This is the third and last time I will come to this establishment. The staff is phenomenal but the food is not the greatest. Last trip this weekend with my elderly Mom and brother. Mussels, roasted chicken, and ribs ordered. Out of the the three only one was fully edible, the ribs. The mussels were dried out and crusty, had to push them off to the side and the chicken was tough for my mother to cut and the asparagus was tough. The chicken wasn't cooked all the way through! The asparagus was not mature enough to be eaten. Due to lightning we could not see that the chicken was close to raw at the core but did notice blood running when cut in too. Again, staff were great took, away the mussels and were very apologetic assuring us we would not be charged. Dessert was wonderful pan apple pie.

    Margarita pizza with balsamic drizzle

    Everything was delicious. Tried the pizza, large house salad with steak that was amazing! And the chicken sandwich that my dad loved with the Cajun seasoning. And the server we had was wonderful! Plates can get pricey but the taste is definitely worth it.

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    Al C.

    The food was excellent. The service was great the ambience, although a little noisy was quite acceptable.

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    Ashley F.

    Great tap selection with local beers. Every dish ordered was amazing and the service was in point. Great dinner spot that is just a touch above laidback/casual vibes!

    Poutine

    Excellent service, atmosphere, and food/drink. Ordered the poutine and soft pretzel for an app and both were delicious. Meals were pizza, steak and short rib and each were amazing. Salad was so fresh, raspberry dressing was delish. Portage punch drink was yum. We will be back next time we vacation here.

    Ajay G.

    Favorite place to eat in Rangeley! Wonderful service, solid wine/beer/cocktail menu. Warm service and good country music in the background :) Recently opened for lunch with a special lunch menu. Highly recommended the bison burger or the quinoa burger!

    John J.

    The North Woods finest restaurant. A great choice for my wife's birthday dinner. Wood fired pizza was spot on. I had the meat lovers, loaded thin crust pizza that was amazing with a Lunch IPA from Maine Beer Company. My daughter had pizza too with sausage, she loved it as well and she is very picky with her pizza. My wife ordered the ribs, fall off the bone tender with a side salad topped with crispy onions. Interesting that the serve buffalo instead of ground beef. Best restaurant in the Rangeley area hands down. Sophisticated rural with beautiful wood canoes hanging from the ceilings. Like someone dropped a Portland restaurant in the middle of the North Woods!

    a variety of food items

    Went in a Saturday afternoon in Winter. Popular with snow mobiles. Spacious with large bar. High ceiling that bounced noise back so loud. Seated in front of front door so chilly. Waitress attentive, friendly and great. Menu small but manageable for kitchen size. Ordered apps ...poutine with crispy pork and fire grilled brussel sprouts. BS highlight...crispy hot and tasty. Poutine somehow semi warm and pork just on edge of not being crispy. Good, but not a stand out. Split a Magaritiville pizza as main. Wafer thin crust with good ingredients. dessert flourerless tort and cheesecake..forgot to take pic so pic is generic similar of desserts..both well made. Overall worth a second trip.

    Clam pizza on gluten free cauliflower crust. Yum!
    Michelle P.

    Best gf pizza crust I've EVER had! I even had to double check with the server to make sure it was their gf cauliflower crust because it was that good. I had the clam pizza (don't turn up your nose...just try it! You won't be disappointed!). A friend had the BBQ Chicken pizza (on gf crust) topped with house made blueberry BBQ sauce. Oh and their lamb lollipops are melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Have also tried the Buffalo pizza and Bison burger. Haven't had a bad meal there yet. Will be going back to try more!

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    We dug the chicken wings and the pizza was awesome. Good vibes, our server and the hostess were both very chill,

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    Amazing atmosphere, great beer, friendly staff. Can't get a better combination anywhere!

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    Great food and atmosphere. Was busy but did not have to wait long. Wait staff provided excellent service. Short rib poutine was delicious.

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    If you are not a regular or on first name basis with bar tender or hostess good luck getting seated

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    Red Fox Bar & Grille

    Red Fox Bar & Grille

    4.3
    (1.1k reviews)
    60.6 mi
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    I had a wonderful experience at Red Fox Bar & Grille. The food was excellent, the service was…read morefriendly and attentive, and the atmosphere made the whole visit feel relaxed and enjoyable. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and well prepared. The menu has a great variety, and it felt like the kind of place where you can enjoy anything from a casual meal to a night out with friends or family. The staff was welcoming, checked in at the right times, and made sure we had everything we needed without rushing us. The ambiance is also a big part of what makes Red Fox stand out. It has a warm, comfortable, and inviting feel that makes you want to settle in and enjoy your meal. Overall, this was a great dining experience from start to finish, and I would absolutely recommend Red Fox Bar & Grille.

    Once again a wonderful experience. A lovely Easter Sunday…read morewith the family. So accommodating and great service for our party of 12. We had a reservation and were arrested quickly and with smiles, even though they were very busy. We had the pleasure of lunch after a sleigh ride at Nestlenook in December. Same pretty of 12, no reservation, but we're seated promptly and enjoyed every minute! The food was perfect. From the easter buffet, to the regular menu. We will be back! Highly recommend. If your are planning to be in the area is must stop. (I made the trip from Maine)

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    Parkside & Main

    Parkside & Main

    4.1
    (104 reviews)
    6.3 mi
    $$

    The food,service, and atmosphere were all excellent. We sat inside because the lady's thought it…read morewould be cold. The view of boat landing and lake were great from inside and from outside seating would be even better. We had a couple of fish dishes and a couple of pasta dishes. Friendly people and great food.

    Our group of nine had an excellent experience at Parkside & Main. Service was on point, food came…read moreout hot, and everything we ordered was well executed. The panko shrimp were large with a crisp outer crust, the Santa Fe burger was flavorful, and the haddock was cooked perfectly. I had a Bissell Brothers IPA and a Trillium IPA. Both were great beers, but they were served in the "fancy glasses," and after checking the volume against a pint water glass, it was clear they weren't full pours. The Trillium was roughly 12 oz and the Bissell around 10 oz. When I asked, I was told they change the volume based on alcohol content. At $9 a glass, I expect a full pint unless otherwise stated. To show the difference in pour size, I took water from the pint‑size Coke glass and poured it into the "fancy" beer glass they used for my IPAs. The fancy glass filled up, and the water left behind in the pint glass is the amount of beer you don't get with their short pours. It clearly shows the fancy glass only holds about 10-12 oz, and the remaining water in the pint glass represents the missing beer compared to a full 16‑oz pint. Essentially, a 12 oz pour means you're being shorted one‑quarter of a beer. At that rate, a full pint would cost $12. And with a 10 oz pour, a full pint would work out to $14.40. Everything else was excellent, but the beer pour practice feels misleading. Most people ordering draft beer expect a pint, and the menu doesn't indicate otherwise. Great food and service, but the beer pours should be clearly disclosed. I recommend eating here, just ask for a pint glass!

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    French Fries were bomb AF
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    The Black Pearl

    The Black Pearl

    3.5
    (18 reviews)
    6.4 mi

    It's been a long minute since I've written a YELP review, but I feel that places like this that…read moredon't get a lot of online reviews deserve a little effort when then deliver. I tend to lower my expectations a little bit when I find myself in smaller towns in rural areas, and this spot did a nice job exceeding them. My first time at the Black Pearl and I'll call it a fantastic addition to Rangeley, great space that felt well lit and comfy in a cold late winter night. Sat at the bar and had a really tasty blue cheese burger with an upgrade to risotto. Highlight of the night was the St. Paddy's special Guinness espresso martini. I had no plans for 3 of anything like this, but I had 3! Service was fantastic taboot!

    This review has nothing to do with our server, who was fabulous. She was excellent and attentive…read more The fish tacos were good, as well as the fries. More sauce on the fish would have been a 10/10. The blueberry margarita was great as well. the wings were okay, a little too overcooked and i would've liked to see some homemade ranch. The chicken parm was absolutely terrible unfortunately. Flavorless, the chicken was too thick, pasta was stale, and it was freezing cold. I haven't sent back a dish in over 5+ years and unfortunately I had to send the chicken parm back it was inedible. the vibe of the restaurant was not great as well. We overheard other tables talking about how poor their food was. for example "freezing cold chowder" "my burger is cold" "i could cook better at home" "i'm not paying for this". it definitely added a negative vibe to the experience. This place needs WORK and needs it asap. The wait times were okay, but the kitchen has a lot of work to do. I hope the new owners step it up, we love rangeley and come yearly, but for this place to survive they need passion and some blood sweat and tears to get this place up to par compared to the other restaurants.

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    Pepperoni pizza
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    Sarges Pub & Grub

    Sarges Pub & Grub

    3.7
    (83 reviews)
    6.4 mi
    $$

    Cold winters day and time for lunch. Soup and the best French Inion soup is calling me. Their…read moresignature BLT for my man. Locally owned and operated we were created and served by one of the family members. Drinks delivered strong and fast. Allens coffee brandy for me and a Miller light beer for my man. Server was friendly and efficient. Sports theme all around with multiple screens with gold and basketball on them Food on target leaving us full and satisfied.

    Up in the Pub…read more Locally owned and operated Pub that's been in operation for over 25 years (ca. 1999) and was featured on America's Best Restaurants website and YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/yo0VtMHXP1w?si=AD_Z6WJwhCdMA0KE). Renovated back in 2018, this charming family-friendly sports bar is located in the heart of Downtown Rangeley and serves up the usual cavalcade of Pub food, from fish and chips to burgers and even pizza. You know, the four food groups. :8) The Good: *Terrific service by our waitress, Miranda *Outdoor dining (not sure if it's dog-friendly) *Tons of TVs for sports viewing action *Free street parking and you can also park in the nearby lot to the park. *Very reasonable prices (we're from Cali so take that fwiw) *Great selection of local micro and macro brews on-tap *Onion Rings were worth the extra upcharge *Carissa ordered some kinda haddock chowder and couldn't stop raving about it. *Pastrami Reuben was outstanding. The Pastrami was piled high and sliced nice and thin; the bread (marbled rye ofc) was crispy and toasted perfectly; and it had just the right amount of Swiss, 1000 island, & sauerkraut to make it perfection. The Meh: *Interior is a little loud The Ugly: *Not the place to be if you're looking for health food. I mean, yeah, they got a few salads on the menu, but not much else beyond. Conclusion: Terrific pub fare and drinks in a family-friendly environment. Highly recommended.

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    Wall of TVs with sports on the screen.
    Wall of TVs with sports on the screen.
    Pastrami Reuben w/ Onion Rings ($16 + $2/Rings)
    Pastrami Reuben w/ Onion Rings ($16 + $2/Rings)
    Baxter Stowaway IPA  6.9%ABV ($8)

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