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    The Ark

    4.1 (32 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Pilgrim's Inn + Whale's Rib Tavern
    Zinnia S.

    We stayed at Pilgrim's Inn and had dinner reservations here for our second night. See my review for the inn here: http://www.yelp.com/biz/pilgrims-inn-deer-isle#hrid:71GcFEyoPT7qYL4pE83TAw They had a limited menu for dinner because it was Monday night but what we had was very, very good: ~ seared halibut served on lobster risotto with asparagus and little dollops of something called romesco sauce (definitely had a nice roasted red pepper flavor) ~ quinoa & kale cakes with a grilled portobello mushroom cap, spicy mustard, olives & capers ~ chocolate pot de creme (thicker than mousse and not as silky as pudding and REALLY CHOCOLATE-Y - in the best way) We would love to try the restaurant another time when they are offering their full menu and it would be fun to see what the bar is like when it's open - it seemed to be closed both nights we were there (Sunday & Monday). Probably because those are off nights anyway and because mid-June is still early season for them.

    Halibut with lobster risotto.

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    Great staff, delicious food, lovely spot. We shared lobster Mac and cheese and mussels - both were great!

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    4 years ago

    Wales Rib Tavern reopens this may. Looking forward to seeing you at the historic Inn & Tavern.

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    3 years ago

    service was kind and abundant. sure lobster pot pie would have been good but it was cold

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    Menu changes seasonally. Fabulously fresh and innovative cuisine. Fabulous service and amazing views!

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    Aragosta

    Aragosta

    4.3(101 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$

    We've visited Aragosta Restaurant on Deer Isle, Maine before... but always in Autumn. This year,…read moreJuly's "Ode to Summer" menu mostly featured lighter seafood dishes, and why not? It doesn't get any more "New England Seafood" than the Deer Isle / Stonington areas. This was a remarkable experience from start to finish. The staff is mostly very young, friendly, yet well-polished. The room and the views are gorgeous. And we loved every bite. Take a look at the treats Chef Devin Finigan and her team presented: TASTE OF LOCAL SEAWEED - Nori Tamagoyaki, Laver & Toasted Sesame Cracker, Fried Dulse THE COLD SEA - Aragosta Oyster - Green Apple, Fennel & Thai Basil Juice, Fresh Apple / Maine Fluke Crudo - Lemon Verbena Kombucha, Fresh Local Strawberry, Cucumber Granita / Maine Peekytoe Crab - Corn Croustade with Crab Salad, Butter Poached Claw PEN BAY SCALLOP - Cultured Butter with Aleppo Chili and Dulse cooked over the Hearth (I'm told the butter will be featured in their Cookbook, coming soon) LOBSTER BAKE - Stonington Lobster, Hominy, Charred Corn, Lobster Butter & Chives Topped with Corn & Espelette Espuma - with Old Bay Waffle Chips GOLDEN BEET - Fountain Farm Golden Beet Soup, Pickled Blueberry, Duck Fat, House Creme Fraiche, Nasturtium Green Puree - with Fennel Pollan Focaccia & House Sumac Ricotta AGNOLOTTI - Stonington Lobster Agnolotti, Mascarpone, Gremolata, Beurre Blanc, Pea Shoot Salad FRIED DEER ISLE CLAMS - Seasoned Cornmeal Dredge, Gochugaru Aioli, Fine Line Farm Cucumber & Baby Courgette, Sesame Vinaigrette, Red Orach COD - Maine Cod, Vadouvan Curry with Coconut Milk & Lime Leaf, Flowering Cauliflower, Sugar Snaps, Green Beans STRAWBERRY - Local Strawberry & Anise Hyssop Sorbet, Olive Oil Mousse ZUCCHINI BREAD - Puff Pastry, Zucchini Pastry Cream, Charred Corn Custard, Sweetened Ricotta, Zucchini Jam, Thyme Flowers, Elderflowers, Micro Basil What a meal! Thanks to everyone involved especially Chef Devin Finigan and GM Dan Marchese

    One of the best restaurants in this part of Maine... and for good reason…read more Here is what you should know: 1. Make a reservation 2. Delicious seasonal fare so be ready to feel more connected to the local food 3. Good portion size 4. Excellent service 5. Wonderful wedding and event venue, especially in the warmer months with the lake view

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    Aragosta - Communal table

    Communal table

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    Aragosta

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    The Elms at Castine - View from "VIP" area before start of event

    The Elms at Castine

    5.0(3 reviews)
    13.0 mi

    It is a very interesting and beautiful house. Bright & airy. Meticulously restored. Elegant yet…read morewarm and friendly. Incredible woodwork throughout the house. Lots of thoughtful amenities throughout. It's a treat to stay at this house.

    ORIGIN: In the course of preserving a landmark home that…read moresits on top of a hill overlooking the Penobscot Bay, Justin Cooper, a co-owner/musician, has recently transformed the enclosed front porch into a music and special event venue. The site named after the towering elm trees that populate the town. CONCEPT: The event space brings life back into the former 18,000 square foot circa 1895 residential building, and provides a community music venue in which neighbors can gather and hear a variety of musicians from across the country. EXPERIENCE: I experienced a performance of the Young Fables, a musical and real life female/male duo formed by Laurel Wright and Wes Lunsford. The duo was on tour in the region, and hail from Tennessee. They had been solicited by The Elms at Castine owner to perform two consecutive summer nights. Justin Cooper introduced the duo, and set an expectation that everyone would hear the entire performance. The makeshift performance space is narrow, holding 12 large round tables, each accompanying four guests. To further reduce distractions, a fifteen minute intermission was scheduled between the 8:30-10:30 PM performance. The intermission allowed time for community connections, which is a significant component of events at The Elms at Castine. Given the residential building most recently served as an inn, there is a bar near the performance area, and guests are able to bring their purchases to their assigned tables. In speaking to homeowners in the community, it is clear that they appreciate the addition of an evening entertainment venue. I was impressed by the talent of the duo, Laurel's voice, and Wes's guitar playing, an opinion shared by the audience. Although an audiophile, such as my husband or professional musician could notice some acoustic issues due to the makeshift performance environment, it was not apparent to me. TIPS: Upcoming performances are listed on the website, and tickets can sell out quickly. By clicking "buy on map" customers can view and select seats that are available. There is an Americans with Disabilities Act compliant ramp to help those who need it, but to avoid interior steps into the main performance space those with disabilities will need to reserve a special, limited "VIP" seating area that overlooks the enclosed porch. Unfortunately this area currently demands an additional charge, 50% more than the $40 general admission.

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    The Elms at Castine - Promotion for one event

    Promotion for one event

    The Elms at Castine - Porch seating map showing yellow coded table and "VIP" section availability. All seats are in fact positioned to face the stage

    Porch seating map showing yellow coded table and "VIP" section availability. All seats are in fact positioned to face the stage

    The Elms at Castine - Exterior in the fall

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    Exterior in the fall

    Franny’s Bistro - Tuna special

    Franny’s Bistro

    4.5(117 reviews)
    19.0 mi

    Franny's is a must eat for us on our annual trip to Camden and this year was no different. We held…read moreour engagement party there in 2024 and Jen and the rest of the staff went above and beyond for us and really made it a special day to share with our families. We came back this year and as always the food was amazing. Started off with crab cakes for the table delicious bites of tender crab meat and the salad/slaw that comes with it was so good. I ended up gettin the mussels and scallop entree which paired together so well with the savory grits they come with. We also go the Tuna and Halibut specials and the steak frites which is always delicious. Amazing food as always. And our server Mark was super personable and fun we had a great time. We love coming to Franny's and will be back next year. Thanks for the great food and memories!

    Franny's Bistro is a complete gem. I saw that someone described it like a restaurant with a 'Napa'…read morefeel and I completely agree: It's rustic, homey and a little bit eclectic. Exceptionally curated menu highlight classics like steak frites, comforts like shrimp and grits, and of course seasonal and local favorites like shrimp linguine, scallops and mussels. We got the Franny Bistro salad which was generously portioned: they did not skimp on the feta, bacon, or ripped/toasted focaccia. Husband got the ribs and slaw. Ribs were extremely tender and the Hoisin glaze was so savoury. I got the shrimp and grits, with good ratio of jumbo shrimp to sausage. The cheddar grits were perfectly done. Impressively personable service. We celebrated our anniversary and all three staff (host, primary waitress and food runner) all congratulated us. I think there were two primary servers and two runners that evening, but they were effortlessly moving about the room. I was very pleased with the timing of dishes and never felt like we were waiting or not being 'attended' to. Bonus: my husband and I were amongst the last patrons in the restaurant as it closed for the evening and got to meet Franny!

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    Franny’s Bistro - Ambience amazing, food delicious! Personally not impressed by their tuna special but do not hesitate to give 5  Staff accomandating

    Ambience amazing, food delicious! Personally not impressed by their tuna special but do not hesitate to give 5 Staff accomandating

    Franny’s Bistro - Phenomenal fries

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    Franny’s Bistro - Lamb chop special

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    Lamb chop special

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