The boys of Machias are still going at it and the community benefits from a fabulous eatery. From a distance it looks like a trailer park restaurant, but the food they churn out is so very tasty. The pastrami does not fit with their Maine lobster rolls but it is good if you do not want seafood. Finally, they have a few outside picnic tables. Now, only if they added some giant rainbow umbrellas I would be totally sold. Service is always friendly. read more

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The lobster rolls were very meaty and tasty. The coleslaw was extra special treat as it was some of the best I ever had. Guy inside could not be more friendly. Place doesn't look to impressive ...the food sure is!! read more

Riverside Take Out - Lobster roll - Fast Food Near Me - Machias, Maine

I had a great experience stopping into this small roadside eatery with a very kind gentleman working the window. The food was delicious and the service was prompt. I couldn't ask for anything better than what was displayed going here. read more

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Back again in 2023 for another season. Still a great place!!! Food amazing, service spectacular, and the atmosphere the most welcoming!!! read more

Riverside Take Out - Riverside Take-Out - Fast Food Near Me - Machias, Maine

The older gentleman who worked at this restaurant was r the he kindest , most warm man in the state. He has amazing signage welcoming all. The food was the exact idea of a real fresh lobster roll caught locally and cooked perfectly. This price was for a roll worth every penny. The shrimp basket was so fresh and so delicious. read more

Stopped on our way thru town. Both the food and service were excellent. We had the lobster rolls with coleslaw. Both very good. Definitely recommend! Nice, picnic tables too!! read more

Amazing. Gay. Delicious. That's how I would describe my experience at Riverside Take-Out. The guys "bears" are super nice, the establishment screams kindness and if you look around at all the signs you can tell they are for the community -- and it's nice to see people looking out for not only their own but everyone. The place is fun, bright, and exudes happiness. They are very green and environment friendly. Now the food -- the food was so delicious that, we first had a lobster roll and had to come back 30 minutes later to try a scallop and crab roll. Everything was top notch, including their freshly made tartar sauce. My boyfriend and I want to come back every single time we are in DownEast Maine. We need to try the whole menu. Riverside Take-Out -- thank you for being an example of a great establishment with delicious food that welcomes all no matter gender, race, orientation. read more

We were driving through Machias on a weekend and lucky enough to stumble upon this place! Great food, great people, great prices! We had some tasty fried local seafood and pickle chips. The menu was extensive and even had some vegetarian options. We loved having a chance to support local business during this pandemic and were happy to see a lot of pride themed decor. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Hi friends, your traveling foodie here with another tish delish review for Riverside Takeout. This place is the best take out in Machias, hands down. It is run by two incredible people who know their food and are too funny as well. Not only that, if you have furry family with you (your pet) they get a free treat too and doggie ice cream! Who does that? They do apparently! Not to mention that everything you get, receives a tiny rainbow flag. It's adorable! We seriously love these guys. Everything we got here, we loved. Here are the highlights: We had their lobster roll (light and delish), shrimp roll (it was perfect), fried clams (yum!), fried pickles, broccoli bites (fried broccoli and cheese served with ranch), fish and chips (the best hand down), haddock sandwich, their delicious ice cream in a generous portion with an ice cream cone fantastic for sharing. If you are on a diet, do not worry, they have some healthy options too. They've been around for 12 seasons. They are not open during the winter. Their menu changes so they'll have something new the next year. Depending on what you get, it can be a bit pricey, but the quality is well worth it. Whichever you pick, you will enjoy! Things to watch out for: Wednesday can get really busy. They have an area you can sit in but make sure to have sun screen on those hot summer days. Bon appetite!! read more

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Have been in the past and was impressed. Went today and was underwhelmed. Clam basket had a very skimpy number of huge, bordering on grotesquely large, belly clams. There was almost more tartar sauce than clams in the basket. We ordered a mixed seafood platter at the much fancier sit down place right down the way and the belly clam portion on the mixed platter was larger than the entire portion of this clam basket for the same price and the clams were better at the other place. Fries were not done, which is always a let down. Lobster roll was good but was on a mini bun, expensive for what you got. Overall, pretty meager offering compared to what it once was. An easy pass in the future. read more

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I stopped by Riverside Take Out on my way back to Campobello Island after visiting the Blueberry Festival in Machias this summer. Having passed this little outpost a few times, and leaving the festival somewhat hungry, I thought it was a perfect time to see what they had to offer. I was craving a crab roll - so I ordered their regular version (served on a hot dog roll and can be made with or without lettuce). They have a large (or jumbo) option that is on a hoagie roll but I wasn't ready for that much food. Though it is a counter service style place, they were friendly and prompt. I also wanted to mention how glad I was to see the plethora of pamphlets and advertisements on the nearby walls in support of the local area parks and animal shelters. It was nice to see such forward thinking being promoted. Though I can only speak for my roll, which was tasty, I would definitely recommend a stop through for a quick bite and local support. read more

Riverside Take Out - crab roll - Fast Food Near Me - Machias, Maine

Oh My! Love this place and its people. Such a positive vibe to this roadside eatery. Order at the window and wait for these two fabulous gentlemen to cook up happiness in a basket. The whole belly clams provided a nice crunch with a silky smooth pop of flavor. Yum. The scallops so fresh and cooked to perfection. Lovely salad with Frank's house made blueberry vinaigrette. Everything locally sourced. Amen to that, my friends. My travelin' buddy loooved her chocolate shake... delighful way to cool it down on a warm summer's day. Grab a picnic table and enjoy! read more

Very Disappointing! I have no problem paying for good food...but this food is mediocre at best! I have been here many times over past 8 years but last 3 years just really noticed quality going down hill, even the tartar sauce for the haddock was noticeably lacking in anything green,,,just mayo and maybe one peice of relish in 5 bites! My husband and I will never come back...very sad! read more

Machias isn't exactly a mecca for foodies - nor should it be. That's not why you should be here. But, if you are, and there's lots of reasons to do so, The Riverside Take-Out is a great place to eat. The owners are a hoot and aim to please. The food is made to order, the view of the river is pleasant, and they'll provide goodies for your dog, as well. This is downeast Maine - it's low key, fairly priced, convenient, and fun. We eat there a couple of time every summer when we're in that wonderful part of the world. read more

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We were driving from Canada, along hwy 1 in Maine and came across this small little road side stand. The owner was very friendly and the food was excellent. Wish I could go back, but being from CA, that's just not going to happen. read more

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Awesome haddock burger. Two thumbs up from the kids for the ice cream float & moose tracks ice cream...huge portions. Friendly service. read more

Riverside Take Out - Fast Food Near Me - Machias, Maine

Let's just say I came back the next day... ...for another crab roll. A gigantic, creamy (but not too mayo-y) crab roll on a buttered toasted hot dog bun. For under $7 "gasp" my Maine-bred, Brooklyn-based heart skipped a beat. Additionally, these guys are friendly, serve excellent sweet potato fries and make a crisp homemade coleslaw (with a hint of horseradish?). Locals and people-from-away, pull over on your way in or out of Machias...so good. read more

If you're heading north out of Machias you can easily miss Riverside Takeout since the windbreak trees beside their sign now hide it. Heading south on Route 1 it will appear as a simple mobile home in a lot beside the highway as you enter into town. But no matter which direction you are headed make sure you do NOT miss this dog-friendly lunch treat. From a distance their food trailer appears tattered and worn, but as you approach you discover that every inch of their restaurant has been hand decorated with either menu information or community notices. On the menu you notice the term "monster" is used liberally to describe the "large" size of many of their dishes. This is true Maine diner food: hamburgers, hot dogs, and lots of seafood. The prices are VERY reasonable and the service is extraordinarily friendly. Heading north we had the lobster roll, the monster crab roll, and a cheese burger, all of which was very good. The non-monster Lobster Roll was a reasonable portion and made without heavy mayonnaise -- just lobster tossed in butter on a toasted hot dog bun. On our return visit I had what has to be their signature dish: a monster haddock "burger" and curly fries. The haddock "burger" is a whopping slab of haddock fillet that spills liberally from the bun, breaded and fried to perfection. They included a fork with the sandwich, which makes sense after the tender and tasty haddock begins to disintegrate after a few bites, falling in clumps back into your sandwich basket. It was good to the last bite. The curly fries were right out of the fryer, crispy-creamy, and free of a heavy spice coating. They were especially good sprinkled with a little malt vinegar they offer on their condiment rack. The "free ice cream for dogs" is no joke -- they really REALLY want to make your dog happy and will almost insist that you treat your dog to a bowl of vanilla with a dog bone garnish. They also offer burgers for dogs (not free) that are conveniently served without buns. read more

The owner was so nice with a great sense of humor! Food was cooked to order-sweet potato fries were great. Lobster roll was good-lots of meat-not the best I've had, but I love when a roll isn't drowned in mayo and has a whole lot of other stuff added, and this one was not! I'll definitely come here next year when I'm back in Machias! read more

Oh my goodness, some of the best food we had on this trip to Maine. We pulled up, drawn in by the inclusivity displayed in human rights and diversity flags. Then we ordered their special monster haddock burger, potato salad, and a garden salad. Culinary creativity met fresh ingredients and danced across our tastebuds. Salad was made with fresh greens, flowers, and outstanding delicious (inadequate to describe it but will have to suffice) homemade blueberry dressing. The haddock burger was enough for 2 people and the tarter sauce was the perfect compliment. Potato salad was also homemade with egg and yummy. read more

I posted previously they were very good service was good. But I know there were some hot days and they closed down early. Maybe you should get air conditioning in there. In the summer the prices did go up but before I could get back it was too late and they were closed for the season. It is a nice place to go to to get food and the wait time is not long. read more

What a great stop on our road trip! My first lobster roll, and it was great. The owners are so friendly and have a great message, which makes this stop a must. Our family ordered burgers, fries, mozz sticks, and the lobster rolls. Everything was delicious. Too bad our pups weren't with us- they give free ice cream treats to dogs. Definitely a must stop restaurant!! Thanks for the delicious food and memorable experience!! read more

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Great food great view and great prices all with a great sense of humour we loved it. You Must stop read more

A+ food and people! The crabmeat roll is the best I've ever had. Frank and Mark are great folks who take great care of the environment and the community. Definitely stop and check them out! read more

Best crabmeat rolls in town. Love this place! Definitely worth a stop! Mark and Frank are lovely and clearly care deeply about their community and business. read more

The food was better than it used to be, and the prices were good, but the waitress I had was rude to my family and myself. We were in a small group of 6 and she wouldn't put tables together so we sat away from each other. When we said thank you she didn't say your welcome or anything. At the end of our stay we were about to leave and asked for desserts in a to go box and she didn't put mine in a box so when i went up to ask for one she said "you should have asked for that before". We will never go back to that restaurant. read more

Wonderful staff! Great food! The monster lobster roll is huge, I wasn't able to eat all the bread! However, I did eat all the lobster! My friend's fried clams were awesome! Will definitely be back! It's nice to be able to eat at a picnic table with dogs in tow! They even provide water for the fur babies! Great people and amazing food! Even get free ice cream for the dogs! read more

This is what my childhood tasted like during the warm Spring and Summer months growing up in Downeast Maine. The owners are honestly the nicest guys ever, and make you feel so welcome when ordering over the phone to make a pick-up order, or when you order from them in person. It may not be the fanciest, in fact, it's messy at times, and has a real "eat with your hands" vibe, normally coating your hands in the salty sweet oils of butter, but this place has a certain class and charm that makes it stand above the rest. Not only is it extremely affordable for the quantity and quality, especially their seafood, but they also have options for your pups! Definitely worth stopping in for a bite during the summer. read more

I've stoped here many times and I have got to say they have the best Lobster roll on the east coast and the sweet potao fries are the best .They make home made onion rings and man are they good, Mark and Frank are two great guys and do and real fine job ,and Mark loves to talk so stop in and check it out beleave me you will love it !! You can't miss the Red Whit and Blue trailer it's the only one in Machias Maine!!!!!!! read more

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This is absolutely my favorite place to eat in Down East Maine. The food is fantastic- best quality seafood of all kinds. The owners are wonderful, friendly guys, who remember us from year to year (we've been making at least one trip for about 6 years now). Well worth the visit! read more

I have never been disappointed with anything here! Great, fresh food and delicious ice cream in huge quantities!

Excellent LGBTQ friendly spot. Even has little pride flags on the food! Lobster rolls and fried clams were both well executed. Long lines on an unusually warm Sunday afternoon in late Sept but they moved us through effectively. Highly recommended by 2 people currently from Oregon who really miss our East coast roadside food. read more

Great burgers and sweet potato fries. Biggest ice cream cone for under 3 dollars. Free vanilla ice cream for the dog.

Don't let the look of the place deter you. It's just a take-out spot without any frills. But if you want a nice fresh lobster roll, this is the place to go in the Machais area. And here, they ask you if you want lettuce on it. Which is great,because I usually forget to ask to skip the lettuce. There are two size rolls. I chose to get the smaller size which was $10.99 , and it was absolutely delicious, and plenty for me. Both men at the window were extremely friendly and it was a real nice experience. MUCH better than Helen's! Lobster was F R E S H! And i should also mention. The hot dog roll, which held the scrumptious crustacean, was grilled to golden brown perfection. read more

Excellent clams and lobster rolls served with a big smile and great sense of humor. Don't get fooled by the appearance of this place. The food is just awesome and the prices are not inflated. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

Great red hot dogs! Fries were good too. Lobster roll was good not great. Customer service was excellent. Great place to eat outside when the weather is nice. read more

Great food, great people! Run by a really nice couple. They have vegetarian options for those in need.

My family and I have been going there for years now. Our favorites are the fish and chips, deluxe hamburgers and chicken basket! Their food and service is second to none! read more

I've been coming up to Machias every summer for years, and one of my favorite things to do while in town is get some delicious takeout from Riverside! The owners are incredibly friendly, and the food delicious. Fantastic lobster rolls! Would highly recommend. read more

We discovered this place during a trip to Roque Bluffs in early July of 2011. It is outstanding! We travel a lot and we would have to say that the scallop roll and monster fish sandwich were the best we have ever had! They have homemade ice tea and coleslaw that totally rocks. The people who are at the window are great with fabulous personalities! A must visit for anyone who wants great food at great prices! read more