My friends and I went to the Waters Edge to celebrate a birthday and had a wonderful experience at…read morethe restaurant and wanted to share our appreciation. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the staff made the visit especially enjoyable.  Everyone was friendly and attentive, and we truly appreciated the excellent service. It's clear that your team takes pride in making guests feel welcome and well cared for. Thank you to the entire staff for such a great experience. However, Donny "Tres" (inside joke) was the nicest and offered us recommendations that ended up being mouthwateringly divine! He was captivating, comical and considerate! We're definitely planning a trip back just to sit at the bar and have a good chat sesh with him!  Oh and the views are amazing, especially if you can grab them at sunset!  We would happily recommend your restaurant to others and look forward to visiting again!

You are crazy if you have not had dinner or stopped for drinks at Waters Edge Restaurant & bar…read more....The food , service and atmosphere are amazing.... Great for Date night...anniversaries....friends gathering or Business . We are from the NY/NJ Metro area so we know great . We always have dinner a "number of times" every year when we are up in Maine .....the staff is always friendly and make you feel welcomed and the meals are always great..... great value and an amazing view.

Great great service!!! Friendly and prompt - Quick but not rushed. Friendly, but not intrusive. Our…read moredrinks never ran empty. Thank you! The food - huge portions. Everything tasted fresh. I loved the hash, the pancakes and the hollandaise sauce. The potatoes were good - very mildly flavored. The eggs were tender and fluffy. There is something for everyone. Sweet and savory. You can order sides, they also have plates you can order. Mostly booth seating with a few tables. Everything was clean and nicely set. When we went, it was mostly local customers, where they all seem to know each others names. There are some rules about reservations at the entrance - along with a fridge that has some desserts for sales. There is plenty of parking in their private parking lot. I hope to be in the area again so that I can enjoy their breakfast again. YUM!!!

This is such a cute little diner-style restaurant with surprisingly good food! Service was a little…read moreslow but very friendly. I ordered the Sweet Mamacita omelet (3-egg omelet with roasted sweet potatoes, cheddar, sauteed peppers and onions) with a side of home fries and a biscuit. The omelet was delicious and unlike anything I've had before! Home fries were good. The biscuit was the only not-so-great part of the meal - just a little dry and not very buttery. Everything else was great though! Will definitely be back.

Such a different vibe than the location in Freeport, but that's a good thing! I love it! They've…read moreput up some really art that feels like a museum of oddities. A BEAUTIFUL lounge area to the side of the bar. With green velvety chairs and a cool retro looking couch. Service was great, Melissa (I think?) was super kind and sweet! Our food was tasty, we ordered brisket plates, with baked beans, potato salad and cornbread. Delish!!! They also have an incredible sounding drink menu! I've got to go back and have drinks at the bar. I'm so excited to have this restaurant downtown Gardiner, right next to Johnson Hall Opera House. Gardiner needs nightlife, so this is very much welcomed. I hope the hype around Bucks brings more people into town also more businesses come in as well!!! Congrats and welcome to town!!!!

This location of Buck's Naked BBQ opened today and it's a hit in our books!…read more The staff is friendly, welcoming, and excited about this new Gardiner location. After being an established restaurant in Freeport for years now, it seems like this will be a great addition to the Gardiner restaurant scene. Stopping in on opening night, we left our expectations open as we knew it would be a new experience for all involved: us, other customers, servers, chefs, etc. We were definitely pleased with our experience, enjoyed some quality food, and are excited to go back in the future. We ended up trying the ribs, burnt ends, chicken wings, and brisket. What an array of delicious BBQ! They were out of a few things, so this was basically the smoked sampler but with brisket instead of sausage. The menu does specify no substitutions so we wouldn't expect this every time, but we appreciated their ability to offer such a nice a selection on their busy opening night. All the meats were slow cooked to perfection and had delicious flavor from their dry rubs. They had four types of BBQ sauces on the table too, which paired nicely with the meats. My two favorites were the North Carolina style and the Blueberry Haze. For sides and starters, we had the coleslaw, mac and cheese, corn bread, fried onion strings, and fried dill pickle chips. The fried pickles were breaded nicely, weren't too greasy or too sharp of a vinegar flavor, and they paired nicely with the ancho lime mayo. The cornbread was straightforward and good, a little sweet but not overly so. The onions were great, very similar to a blooming onion but less messy to eat. The mac and cheese was very creamy with a subtle smoky flavor, which was delicious! And the coleslaw was also a standout, with a creamy base, finely shredded cabbage and carrots, and great flavor. This was a long review, but this is definitely an exciting addition to the area!

Gritty McDuff's in Auburn is an excellent choice for dinner and drinks!…read more I walked to Grittys from my hotel and sat inside the bar while they made our food to-go. The bar is spacious and on Thursday night they had someone playing life music. We ordered a pizza, burger, and pickle chips and all of the food was tasty. The service is also excellent! Only reason for 4 stars is I didn't care for their beers. I tried their blueberry ale and hazy IPA. I'm a bit of an IPA snob so don't let this ruin your opportunity to have an amazing experience. Grittys has an amazing outside dining area and a large menu! Check them out if you're in Auburn!

Having the option of sitting outside is fantastic! Loved that…read more Varied menu options - for beer, drinks, and food. Mac & Cheese with kielbasa was good. We were surprised to see a pile of jalapeños included - maybe it's on the menu and we missed it. Corn bread was moist. I opted for a build your own burger which was great. No bun, lettuce and tomato. The waitress told me to just tell her what I wanted on it and she'd get it for me. Cool. She didn't tell me I would be charged an extra $1 for a tiny bit of spinach, and 75 cents each for grilled onions and mushrooms. Not cool. I definitely would have just selected an "already made" option. I asked for sautéed mushrooms and onions so was a little surprised to get deep fried shrooms. There were good - I would probably order, and even be willing to pay extra, for them again. My issue was not being told. The seasoned fries were really good. The iced tea and Hazy IPA were (of course) good. Our waitress was a bit too attentive. It seemed almost like every time we took a bite, she was asking if everything was okay. Maybe just check in a couple times over the course of the meal? Please do remember that 3 is not bad. For me, it's a solid average.

Apple picking with the g babies (pre-teens) this weekend. Stopped on our way home. I initially…read morethought the prices were a little high but, honestly, what isn't today? The burgers were hand-made, not pre-pressed patties. Mushroom Swiss and cheeseburger both tasted great. There's a lot of cheese, and a decent amount of meat. Fries were crispy - just the way I like them. Chicken tenders came with several large tenders: good portion. Hand breaded. Real chicken. Our waitress was nice. There's free popcorn. While I can't verify this, my grandson said "it was the cleanest bathroom of any restaurant." He was impressed. Lol. Seriously.

My wife and travel back and forth to Oxford to visit my wife's Aunt and on occasion we will return…read moreto Buck It Pub and Grill. T he food is great, the service is great and they have a great selection of beers and specialty drinks. However, my recent visit to Buck It just as they opened for the lunch hour during the week was less than satisfying. The waitress, who appeared to be young, was more concerned with talking with the one customer at the bar than to keep an eye on our table. She was quick to take our drink order, but after she dropped them off, we didn't see her for a good 5+ minutes when we placed our food order. After the food was delivered, we never saw the girl until she brought us our check. The majority of the time you could hear her out back talking to the kitchen staff and then she would return to the bar and chat with the one person. At no point did she ever check on us to see how the meal was. Now to the food. My wife had the steak tips with fries and I had the bourbon chicken tips. The chicken was cooked well and had a BBQ sauce it was tossed in. Rice was very bland, but with some salt, pepper and BBQ sauce it was alive again. My wife's tips were cooked very well, but seriously under seasoned. A little salt can go a long way on steak. I was going to sample a smoked whiskey drink they had, but since the bartender was no where to be found, I settled on my soda. It's a good thing we didn't run out of drink, because we would have needed glow wands and flags to get the attention of the bartender. It's too bad because I had high praise for Buck It and the service it what drives my review from a 5-start to a 2-star. Customer service is what makes this a great place, but the younger generation don't understand the first thing about interaction and customer service unless it's through a phone or social media app. It's too bad. Keep the seasoned employees on during lunch if you want to interact with the staff.

So glad my girlfriend found this restaurant so delicious cant wait to come back. We got a double…read moresmash burger salad and pizza for the kids taste like my mom cooked a home made meal will definitely be back.

The Pub has been my go-to spot since they opened whenever I get a chance to go out. The owners have…read morereally done a fantastic job with creating a place that is tailor-made to the community it serves. Though I have my favorites that are always on the menu (Chicken Parm), I am always on the lookout for the weekly specials and Bobbi's desserts are to die for! Aside from that this business really does what it can to contribute the area by supporting other businesses, giving kids in Town their first jobs, and becoming a place where you are greeted by name and made to feel like you are part of the family. I started going there for the food and keep going back because of the friends that I have made.

The lobster stew and fried green beans appetizer were awesome!!…read moreThe waitress and food were both excellent!!

This spot is a great place if you wanna hang with the locals in Lewiston. The lobster stew was…read morephenomenal and simply delicious. They had live music in the vibe was chill.

I was at a range near by and looked up a random bar to watch football games with my husband. This…read morewas the spot! Great wings and good vibes. The service was incredible as fast as well for a busy Sunday evening. I will be back if I'm ever in the area!

My wife and I stopped in for lunch on a Tuesday. The air is casual and comfortable, despite how it…read morelooks out front. It would seem like a great place to watch a game, but we were on a schedule that day. We sat at the bar. Bartender was prompt, polite, and professional. Seating was comfortable. I ordered fish and chips which was very good. My wife ordered chicken fingers that were recommended, but were very tough. I brought her leftovers home but I ended up throwing them out as I agreed. We will likely go back, but will not likely order chicken fingers.