The Causeway Restaurant

I'll start with-- this is a cute little restaurant in a cute little downtown of Thomaston…read more We didn't have a reservation but it was a cold Sunday night after daylight savings so everyone was likely home complaining about how dark it was so early. Needless to say, we got seated right away. They seem to prefer reservations though. My favorite thing? The small rotating menu. It's nice to see them try to do only a few dishes really well. The service was good. The menu had some solid options. The food? We had the steak chili, shrimp allá vodka and the pizza with pumpkin. All the dishes were very delicious. But really, the shrimp allá vodka sauce was actually so good. We did not want the dish to end. Why the 4 stars? Our $27 shrimp dish only had 4 small shrimp in it. While it was very delicious we called the shrimp "gold" because there were so few and they were so good that it was like finding gold in your plate when the bite had it in it. The other piece, I read this in a review below, but decided to try it for myself. There seems to be a problem with their ventilation system in the kitchen. We were sitting at our table and suddenly it got Smokey but not like visible smoke but you felt it in your eyes. One of my eyes started watering and burning and then my son said his eyes were hurting even though I didn't say anything about it. It seems odd, but definitely impacted our dining experience. This place is a great little gem and we will come back when a new menu is around to try all the new in season dishes.

Not being from the area, I did a lot of online research to find a cool place to eat dinner for our…read more25th anniversary. This place intrigued me with its ever rotating menu as they use what we fresh ingredients that may be available at the time. We began with salmon croquettes and carrot ginger soup-both were great but the soup was seriously out of this world-just the perfect amount of flavoring! My husband had the birria tacos and I had the risotto. Portions were large and reasonably priced. It really is a tiny saloon that probably can't fit more than 20 people or so unless you sat at the bar, but it was phenomenal. I do wish restaurants in the area offered dessert, but maybe there more of a big city thing?

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In Good Company

4.2(182 reviews)

8.6 mi

Wonderful vibe, awesome food too! I don't typically write reviews but the pictures from the other…read morereviews didn't do it justice! The service was excellent too. 6 out of 5 experience! Incredible experie Starter: peppadews Soup: kale, chorizo and potato soup Dinner: blue cheese butter beef tenderloin Crab pasta (forget the full name)

Shout out to our server Dana! She made great recommendations and was a delightful young woman. As…read moreusual, the ambiance was one of warmth and relaxation. We started with the garlic with molten blue cheese and the pate with beets as appetizers. So good! I also had the halibut special. So fresh and expertly cooked. My husband and I had a perfect dining experience on our last night of our week in Maine.

A tiny kitchen that produces deliciousness

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Franny’s Bistro

4.6(118 reviews)

16.0 mi

Great spot, great food, great staff. The food was amazing and great prices. The ambiance and fire…read morepit added to it

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 - 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

Phenomenal fries

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Lamb chop special

Thomaston Cafe

4.0(51 reviews)

6.0 mi

Service was good food was okay nothing special but okay. I had the mussels a few of them had sand…read more My kids had chicken sandwiches a little to much salt on all the food. My son had a burger he liked it and my husband had steak tips also a little to much salt.

Great food and service! Very cozy vibe. Highly recommend the steak bomb and don't forget to end the…read morenight with a perfect blondie sundae!

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13 Oak

4.1(13 reviews)

8.5 mi

We happened upon 13 Oak this evening and are so grateful that we did. We were greeted warmly by…read moreAmy who was also our server. All the tables were filled as was the bar with the exception of the table we were given. I lovely high top table. I realized at that moment I was sitting in what was Keri's Cafe Miranda reimagined and felt very sentimental and hoped that our meal would be as wonderful as the many many years of meals I had there. The wine and drinks were perfect. Our food arrived HOT which was a delight as it seems recently most food I have had out has come to the table Luke warm at best. My burger was perfectly cooked, and flavorful, the caramelized onions were nice, the fries were perfectly crisp and my beet salad was delicious as was the goat cheese "dip" yummy. My other diner had the penne Ala Vodka - which is not a dish I hav ever appreciated, but he loved it and was very happy with the portion size! The service was attentive enough for a leisurely dinner. I will definitely recommend 13 Oak to my friends and return. Enjoy...the garden opens in two weeks I think~

Overall I was unimpressed by 13 Oak. Not exactly bad per se but it fell well below my expectations…read morefrom reading other reviews. I do miss Cafe Miranda, the restaurant formerly in this location. After being brought to my table and offered water I was ignored for what seemed like a long time. But after that the service got better. My waiter once he arrived was fine and seemed to know the offerings pretty well. On the starters menu there was a Crudo, described as "local fresh catch. Chef's selection." I asked and it was scallop. Sounded good. It was, but I wasn't crazy about the texture of the raw scallops. (I've had crudo before but never scallop.) But I did like the heat intensity from the hot pepper rings, the sweetness from the mandarin orange slices, the pronounced flavor of roasted garlic, and the oily dressing with two kinds of sesame seeds. Biggest flaw: way too small for the price of $20. I had a cocktail from their small specialties section, "No Cap(irinha)": Cachaca (a Brazilian rum made from sugarcane), blueberry Cheong (a Korean style fruit syrup), and lime. It was refreshing, but very weak on alcohol, served in an inappropriate glass reminiscent of a cafeteria tumbler, and the ice was all wrong (too-small pieces that quickly diluted the already weak drink). Rather than take a chance on another disappointing cocktail my second drink was a glass of wine from the small but ample selection of by the glass. As for the other alcoholic beverages: the beer selection was very small, and the only hard cider was the undrinkable Woodchuck. My entree was also scallops. Described as "local scallops, mushroom, bacon risotto, parmesan." The scallops were tasty, heavily seared on one side and cooked medium on the other. The risotto was very good, without the heaviness of excess cream or cheese found in many risottos, and the rice grains were distinct and al dente, not mushy at all. The bacon may have been good in moderation, but this wasn't moderate. The large smoky bits totally overwhelmed the delicate scallops, making it seem like the bacon was the main event, the scallops merely an afterthought. But my biggest criticism is the portion: the 4 medium-large scallops were in no way adequate, and the price for what I got was insane. My rating is based not just on what I ate but what was on the menu and on other diners' plates. The menu was very small. Yes it is a tiny restaurant (just 9 tables and maybe 6 seats at the semicircular bar), but the former Cafe Miranda in the same location had a huge menu so it must be possible. I'm glad I didn't order the steak. I overheard the waiter tell another diner it was just the steak and a sauce and did they want to order sides (6 sides are offered at $10 apiece). That's ridiculous. An entree should be complete, with creative sides included as decided by the chef. For a steak, maybe some onion rings and grilled broccolini, for example? Add 2 sides at $10 apiece and your steak entree is now costing a whopping $60! And stealing some furtive glances when it arrived at my neighbor's table, it didn't look that special. I could be wrong though. I also saw a burger delivered. A 6 oz patty, with caramelized onion, black garlic mayo, brioche bun, and fries or salad. That's "or", not "and." 6 oz burger for a whopping $26! Um, no. No table bread! Grrr. This annoys me maybe more than it should. Sadly it's getting more common. Want bread? Order it for $6. No thanks. Going with the cafeteria theme (the aforementioned cheap-looking cocktail glasses) the silverware was provided wrapped in a single basic paper napkin, and the table was unadorned with tablecloth. Completely inappropriate for the level of restaurant I think they are striving for. Dessert menu was pretty small too. But I figured I couldn't go wrong with flourless chocolate cake. And there was nothing wrong with it, just unimpressive, the standard presentation of a slab of cake, a few raspberries and mint leaves, and an amorphous blob of whipped cream on top. Yawn. My water glass, after being filled regularly for the first 30 minutes (I was very thirsty), was left empty for the rest of the evening. Until after I had already paid and was about to leave, the water person came by and asked if I wanted water. Rather late, and a strange question. Why ask? Just pour!

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High Tide

4.1(39 reviews)

8.4 mi

The food is awesome!!! Boston is the Boss!!! Excellent service from this young man. Having a few…read moredrinks and supper on our last night in Rockland, Maine. Somehow we kept coming back here at the harbor for sunset drinks and supper!

Have you ever been so pleasantly shocked but you just don't know what to do? That's what happened…read moretonight. We had intended to eat at a different restaurant, however, said restaurant was full, and this was a back up. When we called they said we're empty so we said fine we are on our way. We arrived and the interior was interesting, not bad just interesting and we thought OK we'll just get a quick meal nothing right home about. It'll be fine. However. Fine is not enough to describe it. Don't walk, RUN to order the broiled haddock plaki. What an AMAZING surprise. Flavorful haddock with feta tomato and lemon on top, perfectly sautéed zucchini and yellow squash, and a rice and tomato combo that was absolutely shovel in mouth inducing. Other dishes that were described as out of this world included the atuffed haddock, fried clams, chicken tenders, and don't get me started on the FRITES!! Paired with a can sauvignon that was an excellent selection by the bar team, I was in heaven and had to be rolled away from the table. Absolute perfection in every bite!!

Bar

Lobster Roll

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View from terrace to harbor. Gorgeous view.

The Alna Store

4.3(61 reviews)

22.7 mi

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Holy goodness!! Worth the hype!!…read more This was on my list of places to try and wow I am so happy we finally did! As soon as we walked in, i knew it would be great as you can see them working in the kitchen. I always think that shows how good the food will be if you can see them work. The food was fantastic, the donut was insane!! All of it was so tasty I can't wait to start driving up and taking everyone I know. I know I will love it through the seasons too! Everything is so fresh. The space is small but quaint so I would recommend getting a reservation! They do have a sweet bar you can sit at and look into the kitchen too. I loved the market, you can actually go and grab something to drink in there and have it for your table. The market also has quality cooking ingredients you can buy and cute nic nacs too!

What a hidden gem in a town i've never visited before. I decided to make it to brunch for mother's…read moreday weekend and i really can't recommend this spot enough for a delicious and down to earth meal with people you love. I think the space is very cozy, with an open kitchen and wood tables and bar. The cute little market in back is wonderful to check out before or after your meal. The staff is absolutely wonderful. So kind and making recommendations along with answering any questions you have. I think for the price of food you are really getting a great deal. Everything is made fresh in house from scratch which you can watch when you sit at the bar which i did. Watching orange juice wbu freshly squeezed and the donuts being put together from absolute scratch. The burger is definitely a great choice, I couldn't get over the house cut fries and the alna sauce was wonderful to dip them in. The burger was juicy and delicious and paired perfectly with the Volcanique red they had on the menu. My mother ordered the grits and eggs, this dish was cooked perfectly and had a house made salsa verde. The side of sourdough is a must get for shareable side. The house made jam was spectacular - they make every sauce and dip and spread in house and you can really tell. It elevates the meal so much. The drinks were a bit overpriced in my opinion but as someone who lives in Portland i wasn't surprised they were priced that way. The standout from the meal was definitely the sour dough donut. This was fried fresh to order and we had the seasonal flavor that was lime glazed and it was absolutely breathtaking! The crispy exterior with the fluffy inside was perfection - you have to order this. I definitely will need to come and check out dinner here. Highly recommend making the trek out!

Market

Zucchini dessert....fantastic!

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Cafe Louis

4.5(21 reviews)

16.0 mi

Have been 3x to Cafe Louis betw Sept 2024 - Dec 2025. The first visit was on Labor Day Monday…read more2024...it was uh-mazing! I thought it was the bomb, esp the food and service. Have returned twice since then. As the menu is small and hasn't changed since my first visit, the charm has worn off. I usually share the roast half chicken plus 2-3 sides. The meal was absolutely flavorful on my first visit but not so much the last visit in Dec 2025. Maybe it was a bad night? I thought the flavors fell flat and service was not as attentive. I was celebrating the holidays by treating friends to dinner and had to wave down someone twice to order rounds of drinks. I will give any establishment 20 stars if they are paying attention as to whether your glass is half empty. For me, the food can be excellent or blah but excellent service can make or break a restaurant.

First off the food was delicious. The question is what are you willing to ignore to enjoy it?…read moreStarting with cleanliness -- spider webs above our table and food stains on the walls. (See pics) Hospitality is completely absent. No one made eye contact for a prolonged period of time after we entered. Yes, it is a very small space, but there was one waiter and one bartender. Never received set ups. We rooted around in an exposed cabinet and snagged our own. And they don't carry any sodas whatsoever. So... enjoy the food but pack your patience and perhaps don't look too hard at the walls of the dining room.

Cozy interior

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Inside view

Coastal Prime

4.1(91 reviews)

24.1 mi

6 of us had a delicious dinner with such personal and professional service from Susan, the hostess,…read more and Kaan, our waiter. HIGHLY recommend .

Quick and attentive service. We ordered light and simple. The food was very good (bisque and…read morechowder) and also received a taste from the chef (watermelon gazpacho). No drinks and no apps but they treated us equally important.

Coastal prime wine wall

Miso Glazed Salmon with rice and spinach.

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Beautiful sunset!

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Ryan G.

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2

0

5 years ago

Two words: Bloody. Mary. Without a doubt, the Causeway's Bloody is in the Top 10 best I have ever had - potentially even the Top 5, if I'm being honest. While their House Bloody checks all the delicious standards, their Build Your Own menu is the stuff dreams are made of. Garlic stuffed olives? Sure. Crispy Bacon skewer? Why not. Housemade mini-crabcake? Yes please! Fresh oyster served on the half-shell? Seems like it would be rude not to! Oh, and let's not forget the beer-back. All in all, one of the best, most unique Bloodys I've found on the East Coast. Pair your Bloody with their housemade Salmon Pie (it sounds weird, I know... but trust me here) and you're guaranteed to enjoy a brunch experience that's second to none. Thanks, Causeway Team! read more

Dana K.

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3

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3 years ago

Good food good service'...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... read more

Justin H.

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2

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6 years ago

My son and I had a great dinner here, juicy burger, delicious mac n cheese. Setting was terrific, friendly service, would highly recommend!

Neva J.

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3

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4 years ago

Wonderful food, wine list and exceptional service!

Gabrielle S.

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1

0

5 years ago

Great food! Very friendly staff. Amazing view.

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