It was that sort of weird mid-afternoon time when it's past lunch and most diners are closed--and…read morethere I was driving along on my way to Machias, where there's not much along the way, and famished. Out of nowhere, going through the tiny town of Cherryfield, there was the cheerful green building that is the Paisley Loon, with their "open" sign fluttering in the wind next to the river. And it was open at 3pm! It was the perfect spot to grab an iced coffee and a quick sandwich: I had the grilled cheese, which was exactly what I needed. It was busy, with other folks sitting at tables and working locals stopping by to grab things to go. There's a range of coffee drinks, sandwiches, pastries, and ice cream--nothing fancy, but all done just right. Super friendly staff working too. What a great find, and so good to know there's a friendly little place to stop when you're traveling this way. Highly recommend!

Coffee and service are always wonderful. I rarely go in that direction but always stop when I do…read more Everything is set up so cute! I love this little shop!

Fantastic little hole in the wall "food truck"!!! The freshest seafood and a great price. Fresh…read morehand cut onion rings and fries too! We ordered and had all of our food within 10 minutes! Great service and am definitely coming back here every time I return to downeast Maine!

Drove by this semi-permanent looking "food truck" traveling down Highway 1 on Labor Day, saw the…read moresign for $10 lobster rolls, and decided to stop in for our first "Maine lobster roll" experience. It was noontime and the lady inside seemed to be running things on her own, so it took her a few minutes to finish processing the orders of the 6 folks already waiting for their food before she could take our order. She handed us our little foil packets immediately after payment, so these rolls were obviously pre-made. Inside were some no-frills lobster rolls: untoasted rolls filled with chunks of lobster meat and mayo with paprika sprinkles; no celery, scallions, tarragon, etc. that we could detect. The roll was soft, and the lobster tasted fresh, though.

The Public House is the best restaurant in Machias, hands down. Good food, good service. Six of us…read moredined and had an excellent experience. My 'steak Oscar' at 30 bucks was outstanding! The fish and chips others had was met with compliments. And our diner who had the Ribeye thought it one of the best she has had (though the most expensive dish on the menu!). Drinks were good,though, like most establishments now, expensive...12+..... for dining in this area of Maine, only Helen's comes close.

We were there on a Thursday evening. Fairly busy as a result. Lots of folks in for the all you can…read moreeat fried fish. I had the local fried clams, and they were pretty good, with an Ample serving of clams and fries, and a nice slaw. Would recommend them! My wife didn't fare as well as she had the chicken parmigiana and unfortunately it was not that good. It tasted as though it had been dredged in finely ground, commercially prepared, seasoned Italian bread crumbs. The flavors of th coating were off, tasting like stale crumbs. It wasn't crispy, and chicken it self was tough and thick. The pasta was over cooked and the sauce was thin. Our friends had the fish and the serving were huge. They said it was tasty. Kind of a split decision.will go back,' but definitely will pass on the Chix Parm.

First and foremost, the two stars are for the waitress and bartender/waitress who clearly were…read moreoverburdened and still killing it. We ordered the baked lobster dinner and while decent in taste of haddock stuffing in the baked whole lobster and size of it, it took entirely too long (35 minutes) , not because the kitchen was heavy on orders and lean on staff, it was audibly clear that there was way too much fooling around going on and not enough cooking. I worked in the oil and gas industry so cursing starts to become white noise to me, however, I felt uncomfortable for the elderly patrons and children present with all the F-bombs that were being announced from the kitchen and launched at the waitress. Clearly it is a favorite with locals (as evidence in the bar area) and I can see why with how great the servers/bartender are but the wait compounded by the inedible sides (a canned green bean, frozen veg mix with peppers that was intensely bitter and mashed potatoes that were clearly sitting in a warmer for too long just isn't worth a second trip. It was Saturday and apparently besides the slim pickings, everyone rolls up the sidewalk by 7 or 8 respectively so we went there by default, not design.

What a pleasant surprise! Place was jammed on a Thursday…read morenight at 715 and totally empty at 8:30. Big crowd slowed the service at first but the waitress apologized and made up for it with quick and pleasant service once she got to us. Food was really good. Crab Stew was the best crab soup we ever had; chock full with a ton af crab meat and a nice creamy, buttered broth. No potatoes. Lobster Risotto was baked in scallop shells topped with bread crumbs and was delicious. Regular menu included mussels as well as fried seafood and assorted burgers. A tall glass dessert case as you come in was very tempting but with soup, salad and Risotto we were filled to the gills. I wish we had the time to try it again this year.

Quaint local favorite. Baked goods looked amazing but was only there for breakfast. Ordered the…read morelobster Benedict and corn beef hash respectively. We both enjoyed our meals and the seafood was fresh, but food was barely luke warm. Service was excellent and clearly they've established a serious following. Just need to monitor on the temperatures. Been in Maine for 3 months and been perpetually unimpressed. This was best breakfast by far.

Best breakfast spot! I usually get some type of benedict; the corned beef hash benny is SO good…read more The food is always cooked well and seasoned perfectly. It's a very cute spot and service is quick and friendly! Definitely a local gem.

This is a wonderful restaurant to enjoy while visiting the Maine coast!…read more It's beautifully decorated inside and out with the local flair of the lobster trade. The view out the windows is breathtaking, while the food and service are just as impressive. We had a small party and started with tasty fried calamari and cheese curds. Local Bangor Beer's Disco Sasquatch and Orono Brewing's Wicked Blueberry Ale were wonderful, along with Blueberry Soda. 3 of us had the delicious Lobster Rolls because it was our first visit to Maine, and that was a "requirement", lol. The others had the steak and cheese sandwich and the fried haddock meals. They were wonderful too. Our server, Ceanna, took fantastic care of all of us, and deserves a raise. I even made sure to buy a t shirt before I left. We will surely be back when we return to this heavenly place on earth.

This is a charming spot, beautifully decorated with colorful lobster buoys inside. We stopped in…read morefor lunch and were lucky to get a window seat with a great view of the harbor. We ordered both the lobster and crab rolls, and really enjoyed them -- the seafood was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly complemented by the buttery, toasted buns.

This casual takeout spot as well renowned for its authentic Mexican food. Their hours this summer…read moreare Monday through Friday 10 till 7 PM. I arrived shortly after 2 o'clock. I ordered a chicken taco and a chorizo gordita. It was a good value at only $9.72 total. The food was ample and prepared fresh. There are indoor booths and barstools along with outside picnic tables A couple of porta potties are located at the edge of the parking area. A must stop when traveling thru Milbridge

Vazquez offers Mexican food in the middle of lobster land. I had the enchiladas which come with…read morebeans and rice and that was a tasty combination. Service was fast - note that this a mostly take out but there are tables and seats outside. It's great to have something different and Vazquez does that.

Let's begin with the ambiance! Schoodic peninsula is gorgeous, we rented hybrid electric bikes and…read moreended at the Pickled wrinkle, which was suggested to us from a local. The restaurant is tucked away from the main road and has plenty of seating inside and out. Nice little bar area decorated very nautical and cute. The star of the show was the blueberry margarita - WOW! That alone was 5 stars. The food was decent, we got a salad and some chicken tenders and then the Brussels sprouts. As you walk in, they note that it might take extra time to make your food because it's a small kitchen made to order but we were pleasantly surprised at how efficient they were! Our waitress was kind and helpful. If we were locals to this area definitely would be back!

One of a kind establishment. Something that you really should try…read more We were here 8 years ago and are back since we were nearby. So the wrinkles are carnivorous sea snails. They are pickled. The story goes that years ago as the fishermen were starving during a bad fishing season..., the locals survived on pickled wrinkles. This is likely the only place on the planet that serves this unique delicacy. Don't miss the chance to try it. The crab cakes are delicious too. The place is rustic so the ambiance is pure Maine. Folks are friendly and helpful. One of the most unique places in Maine. The owner is Jesse and a nice guy. Tell him the Hobbs from SC sent you.

Had a great roadside meal- Fried clam bellies…read moreTuna met Monster lobster roll Fried pickles Fries And Ice cream- yo gotta go

Super fresh and reasonably priced lobster rolls. Probably have lots of other tasty things but I…read morecouldn't get enough of the lobster rolls.