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    Slates Restaurant & Bakery

    3.7 (174 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    SLATES RESTAURANT & BAKERY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Upstairs corner table by the window
    Delaney M.

    This is a Mother's Day special review!!! Super cute edible flowers on every dish. My mom loves this place and we come for dinner all the time. So cute inside, quaint New England style home building with local art decor. Staff are always friendly. Thank you slates for celebrating Mother's Day!!

    Salmon special with roasted carrots and fried polenta
    Sarah W.

    Absolutely delicious! Great service! Dining on the patio with live music is a wonderful experience. Slates dinner specials are amazing! Everything we ordered was off the specials menu, which is as long as the "forever favorites" menu. We started with the caprese salad and then got the salmon special, which came with two sides, and the beef tenderloin and scallops special. The salad came out at the same time as fresh bread with a garlic dipping sauce. Both were great!! The salmon, with cracked pepper and a fresh Maine blueberry sauce, was very good. For the sides, we got the fried cheesy polenta and roasted carrots. Both were hits! The scallop and beef tenderloin dish with mushrooms over linguini was absolutely divine. For us, this was the best dish of the night. The scallops were cooked and seasoned perfectly. The tenderloin, mushrooms, and sauce were incredible. And the homemade pasta was a delicious base for it all. Definitely the type of dish I wish was on the permanent menu, but they have so many specials that I know there will be something else delicious next time.

    Fresh baked bread
    Delia S.

    Hands down the BEST restaurant in Augusta. I would even venture to say it's one of the best in the state. Everything is phenomenal, home made, fresh, and most importantly, well-seasoned. I see why on a Saturday the wait can be nearly two hours. Ambiance can be a bit loud, but there is ample outdoor seating if you prefer. There was also a musician singing sultry songs which was a nice touch. Service can be a bit slow, but that's to be expected with the crowds. As many yelpers have reported the fresh baked breads are simply delicious. I had both French and wheat. For dinner I tried one of the specials that change frequently: Baked haddock with mixed vegetables, rice pilaf, and sesame ginger kale salad. You know the food must be good when even the rice pilaf was banging! Nothing was left on my plate. The haddock was flaky but not dry and perfectly cooked. Now of course I couldn't go to Slate's without trying any dessert, and boy was I glad I did. I opted for the Chocolate hazelnut cheesecake and while it was rich and decadent, it didn't feel super heavy. In fact, I even thought about taking another piece home but then I reconsidered, because you know, calories and whatnot... This has hands down been my favorite restaurant in the state and I can't wait to return. Pro-tip: Call to make a reservation ahead of time.

    Gloria E.

    Popped into the area around 4:45 and was looking for a dinner spot with some interesting food items and space. Luckily saw this place was opening within 15 mins (they only open for about 3 hours a night lately!) and called for a table. Within seconds of being inside, we were brought to a table just beneath a heater on a cool evening, with plastic barriers on each side making me feel safe, comfy, and generally excited for the meal. Didn't know it but they are also a bakery! They brought out fresh bread with orange butter, such an interesting but novel combo for me. The bread was great. Ordered the mussels (delicious, not overcooked, and plentiful) as an appetizer, but since they came out after the main dishes, the owner said that they were on the house and that she would make sure it wouldn't happen again. Didn't even complain and they were so on top of making everything perfect by their own standards. The specials were all awesome with side dishes, and my steak + sauce and stuffed pasta was everything I had hoped for. Unique takes on flavors and really great quality. Would come all the way back here just to feel at home again in this little spot. Wishing them the best!

    Cajun Haddock, Balsamic Cabbage, Mashed Root, Ginger Pear Margarita
    Kelly P.

    This may be the restaurant with the most character I've ever been too. The decor was so homey and original (local art for sale on the walls), the owner (or manager) of the place came to our table to greet us and recommend us daily/special dishes and was so friendly and warm-hearted. Needless to say, the food was SUPERB. I got the Cajun haddock w mashed roots and balsamic cabbage, all the flavor was wonderful and cooked perfectly. A gem in a small town.

    Maine crab cakes with sunny side up eggs, home fries, and toast for Sunday brunch
    Stephen L.

    I went to Slates for Sunday Brunch this morning. I ordered the Maine crab cakes. It came with 2 crab cakes, 2 eggs, home fries, and 2 slices of toast. The food itself was decent, though I was hoping that the crab cakes could've been better. What really makes this place great is the atmosphere and decor. The restaurant is filled with local artwork on the walls and even the tables are hand-decorated in a tasteful way. The color scheme is vibrant and put me in a good mood as soon as I walked in. I came to Slates at probably the busiest time of the week, and I was extremely fortunate to not have to wait for a table. As soon as I sat down, a line of people waiting for tables formed. Service was kind of slow, but I can cut them some slack since there were a lot of customers to serve and I don't think there are that many workers at this restaurant. At least the waitress was pretty friendly. Overall, I would definitely recommend Slates to anyone looking for a brunch or lunch in the Augusta/Hallowell area for its unique atmosphere more so than the food. If you're going here, just know that you might have to wait a little bit for your food or a table if you're going at a busy time.

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    Excellent food - had brunch with a group of 7 and every one of us loved our meals. Good coffees! Fun eclectic decor and friendly staff.

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    Slates has great food, and a great dining room. It's very cosy and intimate. The server was also great, and the service was quick

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