Everything about Sundrenched- from the food and drinks to the atmosphere and the employees- is top notch! Can't say enough wonderful things about this gem! read more

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Came here for lunch with mom, she's been here a lot; I haven't been till today - yummy Trinken Kolsch & mom enjoyed a CA Pinot Noir. The haddock sandwich was very good, seasoned fries and a delish tartar sauce - a bit of a bite from sciracha. We came here cuz Mom wanted scallops - OMG - seared in garlic butter; served with roasted potatoes and a nice salad. Service was exceptional and the space is seafood shack and then some. BTW - if nothing else come and check out the million dollar view from the bathroom. read more

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Such delicious and fresh seafood, such nice welcoming service. A perfect little spot with food so tasty I forgot to take a picture!

We tried the Fried Maine Redfish and Fried Monkfish Tacos, Ahi Tuna Nachos with extra tuna, and Bailey Island Street Corn. Everything was phenomenal! What a treat! Staff were great! We ordered take out but it's a cute place to have a sit down meal. Also, the fact that they automatically accommodate food allergies when ordering online was so nice. We can't wait to go back and try more great dishes! read more

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The fries were flavored and spicy (I prefer them plain) and they don't serve tap water due to water limitations on the island. But the location at the foot of the Cribstone Bridge is excellent. We were there at sunset and it was gorgeous. The food was pretty good. Plenty of quality lobster on the lobster rolls. And the staff was friendly and very helpful. Try the Bailey Island street corn. Really tasty. Kinda pricey, but we'll definitely be back. Bonus points for being open on a Sunday night when all the other restaurants on the islands were already closed read more

Overall, it was quite disappointing despite the great drinks and views due to service (lack there of, really), the food itself, and the price. It's fast casual - you order your drinks and food at the counter, take a number, and when things are ready, a runner brings it to you. The issue with this setup is nobody ever checks on you. We would have likely ordered another round or two of drinks, and everything needed salt. We also tipped 20% when we ordered and paid but...for what? There's no service! The food - their biggest let down. The rosemary chowder was quite bland and the potatoes were mushy. My seafood platter was again bland (lacked any seasoning) and for $40 it was more French fry than fish (especially scallops - there were 3 and shrimp - they were the teeny tiny kind). The fish sandwich was fine. The view and drinks and general atmosphere were great. As we left, someone asked how everything tasted. That's not the right time to do your first check in on customers. We noticed 10+ staff in the kitchen -- I'd highly recommend more front of house workers and a chef who tastes things before sending meals out. $100 plus bucks (plus tip) for food we didn't finish was rough. read more

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Nice waterfront restaurant overlooking the cribstone bridge in Harpswell. Cute little restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Tons of windows overlooking the water. Large menu with all the different seafood options. Lots of vegetarian options. Lobster roll was decent. Fried tofu was good. Roasted garlic potatoes were flavorful. The ordering system was a bit odd, you could either order at the counter and have the food brought to your table or flag down a waitress to order. No real table service. Plastic utensils and paper trays do not equal a meal at over $100 for 2 adults and a child. Tried to order an iced tea refill, but it never came. Great view, but either have table service or not and reduce prices. read more

I stopped by Sundrenched during their soft open about a week ago. This new restaurant is definitely the trendiest place on Bailey and the surrounding area. I'm not quite sure I'm sold on the new interior look (for example, the main dining room has very limited seating now: primarily a space with a couch and chairs now. Maybe that will change?). Unlike their predecessor, you place your order and then find a seat (instead of being waited on). The new menu looks pretty good and the prices are pretty reasonable. We ordered the fried fish tacos and the rosemary clam chowder. Something that impressed me about both dishes was the generous amounts of fish in both. They're not skimping you here! The chowder was a unique spin on a classic that actually worked very well. Tasty! I was a little disappointed by the fried fish tacos just because they were pretty salty and the mangos just weren't sweet enough to counteract the saltiness. Still -- not bad! Looking forward to coming back and trying the ahi tuna nachos. read more

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Great food and great vibes. Not to mention the glorious setting on Bailey Island. Highly recommended!

The food was so so...small tacos, spinach salad boring, street corn app tiny. When you figure in mediocre food and no wait staff (you must order and pay w/ cashier) the only thing going for this place is the view and the sweet rustic interior. read more

How do you spell overpriced and mediocre? I spell it "Sundrenched". We stopped in the late afternoon and were handed menus, told to sit wherever we wished, and return to the counter to put in our order. We each requested cups of clam chowder and water. The clam chowder had little if any evidence of clam most likely due to the absence of clams while our water came in bottles of Poland Springs. The tab before gratuity weighed in at a mind boggling $31. The only positive was its location at the end of Bailey Island bridge. read more

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We have dined at Sundrenched many times and always enjoyed their hospitality and food. On a special occasion this week we had a private dinner prepared by Sundrenched chef/owner Zac Leeman and his sous chef Tom. It was a phenomenal meal with a special drink pairing for each course. They started with an elaborate snack board that included stuffed dates, duck pate, salmon spread with salmon caviar, prosciutto and crackers. The second course was a peach and burrata panzanella with local lettuces, ciabatta croutons and fig balsamic dressing. That was followed by a fish course of a scallop trip including a Cajun kelp remoulade with roasted corn salsa, starfruit flambé with micro greens, and sweet potato, dill crème and caviar. We then enjoyed a delicious lobster B.L.T. Carbonara pasta course. Our meat course was a sous vide filet mignon with blue cheese and cauliflower creamed greens, red onion and beet marmalade. For dessert they served a tropical fruit ambrosia with fresh madeleines. Both Zac and Tom have extensive training and experience as chefs. They were engaging and enjoyable, narrating our meal with valuable background and information, but not intrusive on our celebration. In sum, both the meal and experience rivaled many of the pre-fixe dining I've had in outstanding restaurants in major cities. If you are in the area and looking for a special meal, or simply need someone to serve as chef for a large family occasion, the chefs at Sundrenched would be a great choice. We highly recommend them. read more

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Sweet seafood-in-the-rough spot by the sea. The food was a bit pricey but was delicious.

We sat outside in the evening and enjoyed great food and wonderful staff. I would recommend to anyone in the area. I had the fish and chips with a side of clam chowder and my daughter had the monk fish and chips. The fish seemed fresh and was tender. The fries were seasoned well and really good. My favorite though was the clam chowder. read more

October 2024 - Nice place on the water ... beautiful views! Food was good although they ran out of lobster for the evening meal and only had one piece of blueberry pie available. Nice wine and beer list. Try it, you'll like it. read more

Great fish tacos, blueberry pie and harbor view. Oddly, the lobster roll ($58 6 oz) disappointed us- just lots of large chunks on a lightly buttered roll. The one we had at Summer Shack in Cambridge was moist, seasoned, and half the price. We went back for the drawn butter ($1.50) and just ate the disassembled contents. We'll be back but not for lobster. Service was excellent. read more

My husband and I stopped at this little restaurant while on vacation to Bailey Island. We both decided to try the hot dog of the week (OTW). It was the Banh Mi Foot Long Frank, and it was amazing. Likely the best hot dog either of us have ever had. A toasted, crisp and crunchy bun with a full foot of all-beef grilled frankfurter. The carrot cake moon pie with a cream cheese filling was also very good and you can take one with you! We discovered we were there on opening day, and we met the wife of the chef, who will be debuting new dishes periodically. We look forward to seeing what new tasty creations are coming. They serve in a casual dining format where you place your order at the counter going in. . The venue has great view of Casco Bay from every table and brings all the beauty of the area along with great food. One can't go wrong here. read more

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Great seafood! Creative menu, great service, delicious meal. Casual style with a local vibe. P.S. Any reviews before 2022 are from prior ownership. read more

Terrific food, fresh ingredients, a lovely location. We couldn't have asked for a better lunch. I especially enjoyed the sweet potato tacos, as a vegetarian option. They have seating on the pier next to the restaurant for a great view of the water, as well as an adjoining patio. read more

Sundrenched - Seafood Near Me - Bailey Island, Maine

A great find and a great alternative to the famous Cooks Lobster House across the street aways. Sundrenched is indeed that, sitting right on the water at the end of the equally famous Orr's to Bailey Island bridge. The interior is both upscale and low key, with a tiny 6 seater bar for the locals as you enter, and two small dining rooms split on either side of a fabulous sitting area with all rooms overlooking the water. There is an outside dock which I suspect will hold tables during the summer season. Specialty drinks were on the menu daily, and well crafted by the busy tiny bar. A decent selection of wine and beer rounds it out. Just so you keep room for dessert, the homemade whoppie pie cake - a tribute to the long beloved new England whoppie pie- was a standout! The eclectic, non - traditional-new- England menu is a godsend to visitors and locals alike seeking something other than fried seafood and lobster. I tried one of the several fish taco alternatives and they were delicious. A lightly fried red fish with house made aoli and mango served on house made soft tortillas (which were really excellent). Salads, fresh seafood, and fun speciality dishes round out a menu that will have something every discriminating diner will enjoy. IMO, one caution is Sundrenched is probably not your best bet for a kid friendly environment or menu. Prices were fair given the location - my cocktail and two tacos were $27. read more

Loved sitting out on the deck with our dog the food and drinks were good. The view definitely the best part. #DogFriendly #EatLocal read more

Sundrenched - View of the Cribstone bridge connecting Baileys and Orr's Island from the Sundrenched out door seating on a dock. - Seafood Near Me - Bailey Island, Maine

Good food, good service and one of the best views on the Island!!! I went to Sundrenched recently with my husband and son, we sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful weather and view. I had the monk fish tacos, my husband had the Lobster BLT and our son had the fried shrimp dinner. Everything brought to our table was delicious and the servings were big. I highly recommend this restaurant and a big plus for me is they allow you to bring your well behaved dog along if you sit outside. read more

Sundrenched - A great place to have a relaxing dinner by the water. - Seafood Near Me - Bailey Island, Maine

This was our favorite restaurant in Harpswell. Everything was very fresh and the service was super friendly. My husband is ranking all the lobster rolls he is having on vacation and this ranks#1. I always go for fish tacos and these were also the best with crispy fish and perfect toppings. Great views whether inside or out. read more

Just a great little restaurant/bar. The food is also really really good. Don't drive by this one. Stop in and have lunch.

What a great find on Bailey's Island today! Extensive menu, delicious food, friendly service from everyone and amazing views of the water. Needed gluten free options and this place did not disappoint- fish tacos and fries were outstanding! My friend (not gf) had a lobster blt that he raved about. A steady stream of customers gave the impression that Sundrenched is a restaurant you return to often. We'll be back! read more

Poke nachos are a MUST. friendly service and amazing views. Atmosphere is very casual. Food is all served on disposable single use serveware. Would prefer a more eco friendly dishware option but perhaps there is a reason. A must visit when on Bailey Island. read more

Delicious food, wonderful service and gorgeous views. Highly recommend!!! Beautiful.

Nice place with great views. They need more seating. Probably should get rid of the couch and put in five double tables. I get ticked off when restaurants don't put all the prices on the menu, why do we have to guess? I just don't get it. I'm not a fan of the ordering kiosk. We did it, found a seat, then found a better seat, then got our drinks, then our food, and then we needed another drink...so I then had to get up and wait in line (3 deep) just to order another round. Not a deal killer but I just don't understand the concept. You order your food and then you have to hunt for a place to eat it? I don't get it. And what about tips? When I order at a kiosk I don't think I need to tip, but then they do bring you the food, so do I cut the tip in half? It looked like they had plenty of help so they could just do things the normal way...but for some reason it looks like they are overthinking things to the point where they are messing up what could be a nice experience. The view is nice and the prices reflect it. $18 for a haddock sandwich; a beer is $7 and a house wine will run you $14, which is a bit over the top. The menu listed a Pinot-Grigio so I ordered a house "Pinot" but I got a Pinot-Noir which wasn't even an option according to the menu. Again no prices listed for beer and wine and the specialty drinks, (like the tasty Painkiller and the Kraken) will run about $12-$13 each. For comparison; a similar haddock sandwich on a brioche bun is $12.95 at the Clambake in Scarborough. Maybe their water view isn't quite as good but the sandwich is the same and they have a similar seating arrangement (order and pick up at a window and a boat load more seats), is the sandwich worth $5 more? The food was good and I liked the bay seasoning on the fries, but it could easily be optional with bay seasoning in a shaker, (like pizza places do it)...jus' sayin'...they gussied up the tarter sauce with something, don't know what but some things should be left alone, mayo, relish, and a little lemon has worked very well for many generations. Nice friendly staff. Food was decent, but they are confused as a restaurant. Are they a take-out? Or an eat-in? You get disposable utensils and a bag of chips and fight for a seat like it's a take-out joint. But then they do bring you your food and they clean up afterwards (although a quick swipe with a disinfecting wipe didn't really do it for me). I don't know what you would have to do if you wanted a glass of water, or if you dropped a spoon, or needed another napkin...who do you ask, the bartender or do you flag down a random person? I'm being a bit harsh but you will being paying full sit down prices for a take-out experience...but I guess you can save on the tip? (That seems wrong to me). No website either. We will try it again if just for the view, and will likely try something different from the menu, but it just seems that they could provide a better experience with more seating and a wait staff. read more

Great spot for lunch! The food was fantastic, especially the bay-seasoned fries and BandH Mi hot dog. Friendly staff and wonderful views...we will definitely return. Highly recommended read more

The seafood chowder is perfect, not too heavy as I did some chowders to be, and the Bloody Mary I got in the bucket (I forget what they call it) was insane, loaded with lobster claws, scallop, tuna. So perfect and obviously the scenery is to die for. read more

Sundrenched - Bloody Mary special - Seafood Near Me - Bailey Island, Maine

A little restaurant on water front. Very friendly and welcoming staff. A great spot for a beverage and some fried shrimp!

Largest clams I've ever had in a chowder! Broth was creamy and lovely. Fried haddock was lightly battered and delicious. Overall great food! read more

Always a good time with excellent food. Beautiful scenery to enjoy, homemade food with friendly service. As locals, we love having this option close by. Highly recommend the pain killers, fish and chips and tuna appetizer! read more

We have always enjoyed dining at Morses during our annual trip to Orrs Island so we decided to check out the new kid in town- Sundrenched. We were not disappointed! I started off with a "Release the Kracken" and ahi tuna nachos. Our table had the red fish tacos, monk fish, clam chowder, seafood chowder, foot long Hot Dog, Cole slaw, and black beach/corn salad...everything was a hit! I know it has been difficult for this location to find enough staff over the past few years so the ordering station makes perfect sense. We had incredible views of the sunset as we dined on some delicious food. Worth the drive over the Cribstone Bridge to check it out. read more

Sundrenched - Seafood Near Me - Bailey Island, Maine

Food is delicious and can't beat the views! Chef Zach and Kris manage a top notch joint.

Great food, I've been many times and I'm never disappointed. Be tried almost everything on the menu, it's all terrific! Service is fantastic too! read more

Amazing food! I ordered the Ahi Tuna Nachos which were absolutely out of this world delicious! Definitely will make a return visit! read more

I liked this place - laid back, doesn't take itself too seriously, but the food was terrific. I had their Rosemary Clam Chowder, and it was fantastic, then the haddock dinner, which came with a side of salad and small paper cup of Cole slaw. The slaw wasn't much to speak of, but the salad was a generous portion and the fish was nice and flaky. I stuck to the beers they had on tap (all local Maine beers, very good!) but they had some interesting looking cocktails as well. read more

ABSOLUTELY LOVED the fish tacos and ahi tuna nachos!!! Great food, decor and staff!! Will definitely be back frequently!

Wow! New restaurant on Bailey Island and it is now my favorite! Quaint and cozy and beachy vibe but the FOOD! Amazing. Second trip to coastal Maine, visited many restaurants, but this is one of the very best. We had the Haddock Stew in a saffron broth, the ahi nachos, the fish tacos, and even a burger. the broth in the stew is craveable! Can't wait to try everything! read more