Girls annual fall trip for shopping and lunch found me at a new restaurant. The Backstrap has been…read morehere awhile but we have always drove past thinking it was more of a market. The ladies highly recommend so here I am. Ample parking and easy to read signage from the road, they are handicapped accessible. We sat at the bar with our backs to the door. Atmosphere is rustic with two seating areas, one for larger parties. Drink specials menu came with regular menu and specials. I ordered the House Margarita with Blueberry. The ladies had seltzer and a beer. We ordered the Smash burger, the Roast Beef melt, and the Ramen. There was a chalk board hanging on the wall which had the meat and fish options for sale! So they do sell meats and fish but are more of a restaurant! Got it! The food came out in a timely fashion and looked great! The Ramen especially looked delightful! My Roast Beef melt was good. A bit greasy but that's to be expected with melts, cucumber salad was delicious, the fries were crispy and tasty. Smash burger was Huge and very delicious or so I was told. Bartender was wonderful making sure we had what we needed as well as providing drinks for the wait staff. Everyone was having a nice meal on a rainy Saturday in September. I definitely will be back with my husband when we drive over from Rangeley. May even grab some Game sausages.

Friendly service & a great group of locals greeted/welcomed our large party of 15. The food was…read moreyour yummy, usual bar & grill fare. I had their Backstrap Burger which was very juicy & delicious! Their shoestring fries were awesome!! Others were happy with the fish sandwich and fish & chips and their speciality pizzas like the Big Mac pizza caught rave reviews.

First time we caught this truck. Really excellent dumplings. It was a slow day at Absolem Cidery in…read moreWinthrop where you can often find Ugly Dumpling so service was swift and with a smile. The servings include 6 dumplings with one choice of filling (a mixed option would have been nice) at a reasonable $13. We got the supreme for a few bucks more which includes kim chi and it was fantastic! Vegan kim chi is available. Specials are posted and a brisket rice dish was plentiful but could have had more meat for the price. Overall great meals on wheels!

We were down in Freeport for the oyster fest and was mostly excited about this truck…read moreSecond time I've seen this truck down there and second time they've been out of the specials! But I really can't complain because their traditional pork are fantastic and d the service is friendly and fast!

The food was good and the place was packed all and all great place to bring the damily.read more

My kids were famished and they love ramen. This place far exceeded our expectations! Both kiddos…read morehad the beef ramen- it wasn't spicy but so flavorful! I had the beef pho and it was delicious! To add to my kids' joy, they had Taylor Swift playing

Time for a little update!…read more It's been a hot minute since we've been back to visit -- four years, actually -- and the fact that this gem still exists says something! This time we brought the whole family for dinner. I'd recommend reservations on weekends since it was packed, but we got seated right away because we planned ahead. Our waitress was top-notch -- high energy, charming, attentive. I'd give her 6 stars if I could! She read our crew well and adapted to each individual at the table -- a skill that clearly came from experience, and it served her (and us) well. Everything we had was great: cocktails, appetizers, dinner -- not a bad thing on the table. But the standouts for me were the Buffalo Cauliflower and the Spicy Shrimp Shio Ramen. For drinks, the seasonal Crazy (whiskey, Amaro Montenegro, beet, cayenne, lemon, egg white) and the Veruca Salt (tequila, coconut, avocado, pineapple, lime) were both incredible. I loved them so much I'm making a special trip back to town during my stay just to have them again ;) Bravo, State Lunch! You've got a fan for life. Book that reservation -- you won't be disappointed.

We had an hour before a flight in Augusta. It wasn't easy to find. The only signage is over the…read moreawning. I had the smash burger which was good but small for $21. Food takes a while. My friend joked that there was one hot plate making everything - and she may not have been wrong. The best part for me was the art in the bathrooms.

We have been here a few times. It's really the only sushi local place…read more We arrived right at 5 when they opened. We were seated right away, but it did take about 10 mi uses for the server to come over. There was only 1 other table with guests when we arrived It is a nice cozy place inside. We ordered 2 apps, the Edamame and wings. I asked a few times of the wings were breaded, but the server just didn't understand what I was asking. The wings came out breaded, so I had to take it off. They were crazy hot which was good. I ordered the Kimbop and a spicy tuna roll. Both had a ton of rice and hardly any steak (kimbop) and tuna. Very disappointed I could have just ordered rice.

Order the hot stone bim bam bop. You won't be disappointed. Service was friendly and helpful, and…read morethe ambience was lovely. There is a cozy bar and a dining room room suitable for an elegant evening.

Still 10/10 Music good volume pop covers…read moreTemperature good Side Steak cooked perfectly Dinosaur Roll And Spicy tuna roll Hibachi salmon miso soup Misty was a great server. Personable, multitask authentic and great at making margaritas 1800 or patron always preferred!

Came in after this place being on my radar for a while and was not disappointed! Had some great…read moresushi rolls and apps, even grabbed some strawberry mochi for dessert! Service was fast and friendly, very accommodating, and we could hear some of the hibachi groups having a great time so we'll have to try that next time! Casual dining experience, great for a date or anything really. Looking forward to returning!

Our server was attentive, polite and professional. While the evening started out a quiet dining…read moreexperience at 6pm on a Thursday became a bit noisier by the time we finished our meal. Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro was very enjoyable as was the Shed Mountain Ale. The Crab Cake Tater tots are homemade by hand are beyond ridiculously good. The remoulade sauce very evenly blended and is a great accent to the tots. The Southwestern Pork Twin Tacos were amazing as well, just loaded with well cooked and shredded pulled pork. While not a complaint in my opinion it could have had a touch less pork and more of everything else for a greater balance. And yes I would order everything over again, again and again!!

LOVED this place. Very welcoming atmosphere. It was open and bright inside, a little loud but…read morethat's what comes with an open concept at times. The place was packed but we were able to get seated quickly. We had the lobster sandwiches, fries, a burger, veggie bowl and a few cocktails. Awesome, awesome, awesome. Food was delicious. Highly recommend and will go back!!

The staff was friendly especially the host and well they were open as many restaurants in town…read moreclosed at 1600. I ordered the Sherbiere and a poke bowl. The service was pretty quick and the food was well made and tasted delicious. The one difficulty was the location as I needed to park at the top of the hill. If you are staying local I would recommend walking to the restaurant.

The ramen was good but in my opinion too oily to be delicious. Maybe too much fat on the pork? Not…read moresure.

Asian Noodle Bowl was quite good. A robot brings your dishes to the table, which is a fun touch…read more It made me smile. The shoyu ramen was quite good. A jammy egg topped off the dish and I devoured it right away. Noodles filled the bowl as did a delicious broth. A squirt of chili crisp added a nice heat. The beef was cooked nicely and I have no complaints.

Decent pho with a wide range of boba selections. The boba really is the star player here, but the…read morepho hots the spot. The noodle soup is delivered via robot but you have to get up to get your utensils yourself. Oddly, not served with Thai basil and only a few bean sprouts which are already mixed in. Doesn't include the variety of fresh veggies to add that im used to for a pho experience. But, I don't know if there are better pho options in the Augusta area, yet...

Amazing food. The pork chops were outstanding-The best so far on our trip. We had the smores…read moredesert which was so yummy. Highly recommend this place for dinner

Good food and drinks. Service was quick and nice. The inside was very noisy, however. Overall, a…read moregood time.