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    Slates Restaurant & Bakery

    3.7 (178 reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    SLATES RESTAURANT & BAKERY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Kathy T.

    Came here with large family group and Realized we've been to slates for many occasions over the years funerals, graduations, get togethers. Food is overall good, service friendly, ambience is like being in someone's house. Good memories

    Ham and mushroom eggs Benedict
    Brittany B.

    We came in for brunch with no reservation (oops) and were able to snag a table! The service was very friendly, and the decor is cute and quirky- very welcoming! I had the goat cheese, caramelized onion, and basil Eggs Benedict and it was perfection! My husband had the ham, mushroom, and Swiss Benedict and he absolutely devoured it. My son had the special walnut cinnamon roll, which was a little dry but really tasty overall. I highly recommend making a reservation for Sunday brunch, and we will definitely be back!

    Love the bar area
    Amy V.

    Mom and I used to be regulars here way back in the late 90's early 2000's but then we moved away. Just moved local again and happy to be back! The menu is wonderful and such an adventure. Tonight I had the homemade linguini with tomatoes and basil. It was so light and refreshing and truly tasted like summer. We love the ambiance here. The colors, the artwork everywhere. The murals. The tea light candles and flowers on every table. It's such a sweet space.

    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

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