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    Ricks Blue Jay Cafe

    4.2 (19 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Interior seating with art displayed on the walls.
    Lynn W.

    This is clearly a popular breakfast and lunch cafe located conveniently on Route 1. The selection on the menu is impressive and the prices seem reasonable. We did have a brief wait for a table for 6. I had the stuffed French Toast, which was so unique. With two pieces of brioche they coat the inside with mascarpone and I selected blueberries. It was delicious! I enjoyed seeing the various artwork displayed on the walls. It really adds to the cozy atmosphere in the cafe. Our server was very nice and attentive. I will definitely return if we are in the York area again.

    Traditional eggs Benedict
    Chris C.

    Great food, great people. This place is an absolute find in York, Maine. The menu left me spiraling on what to order with so many delicious and fresh made creations. It's a simple place with ample seating. The coffee comes hot and the servers are friendly and fun to chat with. I went for the house corned beef hash which was outstanding. Even the rye bread was super fresh and great. At our table we also had the divide which is a ham and cheese omelette smothered in a homemade green chili sauce. We also had a traditional eggs Benedict. Everything was fantastic and will absolutely be back again.

    Very cute decor.
    Shana D.

    The food and service were amazing. I had a Florentine eggs Benedict and it was outstanding and absolutely delicious. I also tried the blueberry pancakes, which were also out of this world. The ambiance was so cute with mini flowers on the table and trivia pursuit cards. I guess I could complain about the estimated wait time but sometimes that's not within their control especially for Sunday brunch. It was a gorgeous day so we just sat . The wait supposed to be 30 minutes, but it was probably 45 minutes an hour. I highly recommend this breakfast place!

    Barbara B.

    Perfect breakfast spot! Looks like all locals in this Monday morning but still very busy. We sampled both sweet and savory. I highly recommend the breakfast burrito packed with bacon, eggs and potatoes. It's submerged in a pork sauce and covered in cheese. The balance to this yumminess was a big bowl of yogurt with homemade granola and fresh banana and strawberries. Also perfect ! Veronica was a great server despite the fact she had 1/2 the restaurant.

    American comfort food with a twist
    Jacqui K.

    Food was excellent large enough to take home. Service was friendly and fast. The service was excellent and very cute tables and chairs creating a homey feel.

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    We come here every vacation, loved the food and service as usual. Thanks for being our regular spot!

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    Food was good for breakfast. Large portions, quick and friendly service. The place was packed on a Thursday morning, very loud inside.

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    Breakfast was amazing. There was a short wait, but it was totally worth the wait. Service and food both exceeded our expectations.

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    Mimmo's Italian Restaurant

    Mimmo's Italian Restaurant

    3.6
    (87 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    My wife and I made our first visit to Mimmo's and had a wonderful experience. Be sure to make a…read morereservation as it did seem to be very busy while we were waking out at 6pm after our 5p dinner.9 We were lucky enough have the owners granddaughter, Kristen as our waitress. She was absolutely fantastic and her service and the overall atmosphere is probably what would bring us back. Another big reminder, it is a BYOB restaurant, so be sure to bring what you would like to drink. In terms of the food, let's just say I will try something different. Everything I had was just ok. Nothing stood out as much as I wanted it to after meeting Kristen and the owner herself Diane.... A very pleasant women who handles reservations and is the hostess. In terms of the food, my wife started off with a Caprese Salad which she really enjoyed! I ordered two appetizers; Stuffed Mushrooms and 2 Meatballs. Both were just ok. It was a pleasant surprise when a small garden salad and garlic bread showed up. The garlic bread was very good. My chicken parm was just ok. My wife's fettuccine Alfredo with peas was also just ok. My wife wanted it more creamy. Again, it was a wonderful experience and we will definitely be back but I will probably try the shrimp scampi.

    The food here was absolutely exquisite! The service was amazing as well, the waitress was very nice…read moreand accommodating. It is BYOB but they give you a complimentary shot at the end of your meal. The atmosphere is very much like a older Italian restaurant with great music and perfect lighting. First time coming here and I will be back! Shrimp fettuccine Alfredo is delicious!!!

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    Walkers Maine

    Walkers Maine

    4.3
    (224 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    This was our first visit and I wish we went sooner. Food was excellent. Every dish was delicious…read moreand had fresh ingredients. This is elevated cuisine without being overly fancy. One of the best meals we have had in York. The fresh asparagus with crab sauce was wonderful, as was the fried cheese with an asiago cream sauce. Both a must try from the starter menu. Dinners were the short rib served over cheddar mashed. Replaced the spinach option with the potato and so glad we did. So good. The other entree was the roasted duck with XO sauce. Cooked perfectly and with a crispy skin. Served over fried rice served on a bed of the sauce and yogurt. Perfect compliment. Our entire bill for 2 cocktails, 2 starters, and 2 entrees came to $117 before tax and tip. You cannot find this quality food for that price anywhere else. Service was also excellent. There was constant attention without being overwhelming. Our server Courtney was on the mark. The service from others for water refills, to food delivery, and attention to detail was a very high level of care. All was perfectly choreographed for a full dinning room . So unusual to see such great front of house training for service. Dining room was lively and very cozy. Beautiful fireplace with seating for cocktails. The bar area also has great seating and a cozy fireplace. Overall a must try.

    Friends made reservations at Walter's for all of us to celebrate a number of special occasions…read moresince it's their go-to special place. Great choice! The decor is classy without being at all stuffy. We were seated in a corner table that was tough to get into and netted us more than a few bumps from servers and other patrons, however. The staff otherwise was really great and were happy to tell us about menu changes that came about after much of the staff went to Europe. Which reflects well onnthe owners. Our food was really amazing, less the somewhat soggy frites that came with the mussels. We also agreed that the key time pie could have been much lime-ier. But all in all, this was a fantastic dinner!

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    Angelina's Ristorante & Wine Bar

    Angelina's Ristorante & Wine Bar

    3.8
    (680 reviews)
    5.6 mi
    $$$

    We had the pleasure of dining at Angelina's on a Tuesday night in June. From the moment we walked…read morein, we were greeted like family. Our waiter was Corey and bus person was a young woman named Purnell. Both were proficient, friendly, and attentive throughout our entire meal. My wife had the lobster ravioli that was done in a light tomato, basil, cream sauce. It was delicious! I had the fettuccine Alfredo with grilled chicken and broccoli. The pasta was cooked to perfection and a symphony of flavors accompanied every bite. For dessert we've shared the coconut gelato topped with hot fudge. Everything was perfect, including the price. We look forward to returning soon.

    Came with my dad on a Saturday night and they were PACKED. Host station was efficient and we were…read moreseated within a few minutes. Service was friendly and attentive (multiple people offered us Parmesan and pepper). Food was just good, not great. For apps we got the mushrooms stuffed with crab meat (Dad said it was good but filling) and I had the bruschetta "classic" board which was 5 big pieces - an app to share for sure. Tasted good but it was like the Parmesan wasn't salted (maybe it was really Romano?!?) so it lacked something. For entrees Dad got the Scalapini Angelini with veal which he said was good. I got the homemade cacio e pepe which was just okay. The dish was unsalted (including the pasta which didn't seem to be cooked in salted water) but I asked for some salt and that helped a lot. Without it there just wasn't much flavor to it. The place was hopping and is clearly popular. My dad has enjoyed it in the past, it was my first time.

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    Delicious haddock francaise!!!
    Delicious haddock francaise!!!
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    Ristorante Massimo

    Ristorante Massimo

    4.2
    (334 reviews)
    10.0 mi
    $$$

    I've dined at Restaurant Massimo many times, and it never disappoints. The food is consistently…read moreexcellent, and this evening's service was truly outstanding. Our waitress was exceptionally knowledgeable--not only about the menu, but also the wine list. Service at Massimo is always strong, but she genuinely stood out and elevated the entire dining experience. We started with the corkscrew pasta with wild mushrooms, finished with a delicate touch of shaved truffles. It was absolutely delicious--the sauce was light, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. It works beautifully as either an appetizer or a main course. For entrées, the pan-seared cod was as impressive as it was visually appealing--perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The veal was also excellent. Their veal saltimbocca offers a slightly different and very enjoyable twist; instead of the traditional sherry, it's prepared with Marsala wine, giving the dish a subtly sweeter and richer flavor profile. I also highly recommend the arancini. You receive two per order, and they're outstanding--crispy on the outside and rich and satisfying inside. The atmosphere at Restaurant Massimo is both relaxing and romantic, making it an ideal spot for a special night out or an intimate dinner. Consistently great food, exceptional service, and a warm, inviting ambiance keep me coming back.

    Went for an anniversary dinner, food was delicious. Service was lackluster. Evening started great…read morebut spiraled from there. My SO went to the restroom and the bartender asked me if we were celebrating anything and I told her it was our 7 year anniversary, she mentioned bringing something out for us, unexpected but appreciated. Meatball appetizer along with an appetizer size portion of a pasta dish, and the smoked duck small plate. All very good. From there it went downhill. Neither bartender checked in for about 30 minutes while we waited for our main course. Espresso rubbed duck was very flavorful and delicious. After the main nothing was brought out, so at that point I was a little frustrated so we went on our way. Food was great, service started good but then disappeared. Definitely would not return for an occasion.

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    The Rosa

    The Rosa

    3.1
    (357 reviews)
    9.9 mi
    $$

    Wanted to update my review as the Rosa is now under new management and I believe much improved. Now…read morepart of the MT dining group (Surf, Buckleys Great Steaks, etc...), I felt that the food was substantially better than our prior visits. The staff is pleasant and we had a great waiter. Somehow the room felt nicer, cleaner and brighter. We dined with friends and started with cocktails which were very good. Our waiter brought out complimentary bread and oil, which we all enjoyed, and was replenished during our meal. The small Caesar salad was generous and easily enough for two. The meatball appetizer was also quite big, with 3 delicious meatballs and several pieces of garlic toast. We shared a Lasagna entree which was very good, and was more than enough for two people. In fact, we could not finish and brought home a small portion which I enjoyed for lunch. The menu offers both classic comfort Italian dishes, as well as pizza and more modern Italian fare. Our friends were pleased with Chicken Parm, again more than they could eat. We all felt prices were fair and reasonable given food prices these days. Further, unlike a few other spots in town, no unpleasant surprise surcharge for using a credit card. We were too fill to try dessert, but I expect they will be as good as those offered at other Buckley restaurants. I think Michael Buckley has done a great job reinvigorating this long standing Portsmouth restaurant. Be sure to make a reservation, the place was packed and with good reason.

    The three of us headed to the Rosa a few Sunday afternoons ago for an early dinner…read more Apparently the Rosa has been in business in Portsmouth NH for almost 100 years, which is pretty nuts. New ownership recently took over and updated the interior and the menu. Here's what we ordered: Meatball appetizer- Excellent, would definitely order again. Also came with a complimentary basket of house focaccia which was exceptionally good! For mains- The house lasagna al la bolongese--solid and of a generous portion, and, two of us shared a special of Cacio e Pepe pasta with steak tips, which was really good. For dessert we all dug into warm brownie with ice cream which was 100% We all hope to return to the Rosa, there are also several wonderful shops along the street walkable from the Rosa.

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    The refurbished 'bar area' now has more comfortable seating. Service is friendly and attentive. Food on the new menu is delicious!
    The refurbished 'bar area' now has more comfortable seating. Service is friendly and attentive. Food on the new menu is delicious!
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