First time stopping in at Riverside Butcher and what a phenomenal little spot. Right on the main…read moredrag in beautiful Damariscotta. This shop has everything for the meat eater in your life. Whether you are looking for charcuterie accouterments, ground meats, game burgers, grass fed beef tallow, or steaks to throw on the grill, this is your spot. I snagged some gorgeous boneless ribeyes and an assortment of game burgers (elk, venison and bison). The young lady who was working was extremely friendly and informative. 10/10 would recommend stopping by if ever in or around Damariscotta.

Wonderful pulled pork and onion empanada, best I've had in a really long time. Will go back! 100%…read moreworth the fight through town traffic.

My husband and I have always been a bit shocked at the prices yes. So we have not shopped here much…read moreover the past few years. But. Not wanting to spend another $50 on lunch at the usual places in town we decided to grab some tuna salad today and eat outside. I bought an Asian salad with noodles and peanuts and carrots and incredible dressing. I swear, this was the best salad I've had in months if not years. I'm not kidding. Even the carrots stood out, were different. Delicious. The fennel is 2 or 3 times bigger than fennel at the grocery stores, $4.99 (usually about $3.99 at the others) 4 kinds of plantain chips. Fantastic low sugar pineapple soda from Mexico. Beautiful corn. After eating this food today at a picnic table over on Pemaquid Pond, we are doing a complete reversal and going to start shopping here a lot more. Yes it's expensive but vegetables do taste different, esp when they're not flown in from far away. And the attitudes of the employees is joyful and welcoming, such a good feeling. Good Job Rising Tide!

I live in metro Atlanta GA., but have a friend who lives just one mile from Rising Tide. She is 103…read moreyears old, and recently recieved The Boston Cane Award for being the oldest living resident in Daramiscotta ME. Well someone so special deserves a special surprise! So I had this desire, but what could I do with it?I I got on line, and decided to call Rising Tide, I spoke with their front desk manager Kate, who is fabulous by the way, and within no time she jumped on board my bandwagon. They don't have a delivery service, but another wonderful employee said she would be happy to deliver my gift. Within an hour they put together a lovely gift bag for me. Fresh flowers, a bottle of red wine, an array of organic chocolates, a yummy creamy cheese, specialty crackers, grapes, and a lovely card. Kate even wrote my personal sentiments inside the card for me. In about one hour they took my desire to do something nice, and brought my wish into fruition. Talk about angels on earth!! Kate accidently forgot to charge me for the grapes, and wanted to pay for those herself. I can never say enough about the employees of Rising Tide Co-op and their hearts for service. Bravo my friends!! Thank you for all you do!! You deserve acknowlegement for just being you! You can bet if I ever make it back to your area, Rising Tide will be my first stop! I can't wait to meet you!

This is such a great place to stop on a coastal drive through Maine. Vegetarian/vegan restaurant…read morebut you won't miss the meat. The group got different things and every single one was great. Very sweet owners and super thoughtful with their menu. The banh mi toast was my favorite. The chickpea wrap was delicious also. I loved the ambiance the most- right on the water with seat yourself area out back - beautiful view of the water and just the right temperature in July. Highly recommend!

An absolute haven if you're plant-based! It's so comfortable being able to walk into a business and…read moreknow every single thing you buy, eat, or drink is vegan. The store is small, but there's a lot going on here! There were vegan meats and cheese and snacks and beverages for sale from brands I haven't heard of before (and that's a rarity for me now!), as well as a unique variety of things from brands I know very, very well (but had no idea they made _______ [fill in the blank]). For sure, BRING A COOLER. There's going to be so many things you want to bring home and try! The café itself offers a curated selection of baked goods, sandwiches, and open-faced toasts. I found the many baked goods we tried a bit dry for my personal liking; also, I'd recommend any of the sandwiches over any of the toasts (while I haven't tried them, they look more much more substantial in both size and portion of fillings/ingredients for what you're paying). The toasts are very, very small. The toppings, while flavorful and fresh, are also very, very minimal. Aesthetically speaking, they're absolutely Instagram-worthy! But for one thin slice per order, it's currently $9 to $16 (depending on which one you get); after a long wait for them to come out, we were just taken aback at how little food there actually was. Eating outside on their quiet, intimate patio overlooking the water in such beautiful minimalist-chic decor is an absolute vibe. I could see someone having an elevated rehearsal dinner or a sophisticated birthday here.

Great place for fresh fish and lobster from 1 pound to 4. Staff is very friendly and their skills…read moreat eyeballing the weight of shellfish is admirable. Asked for 2 pounds of steamers, got 2.02 pounds. Same with lobsters: asked for 1.5 and 3 pounds, got 1.47 and 3.2 on first try. I repeat, very friendly staff and right on Maine St., so you can run into Reny's and get some stuff you do not need at the same time. I will be back, often even though it's 20 minutes from home.

This is an excellent find in Damariscotta, ME. The seafood offerings are broad, and they try to…read moreoffer the most local fish possible. We purchased halibut to cook at home for four friends, and it was perfectly cut and delicious. We were very impressed with the quality of the products, the presentation of the fish, the variety of fish offered, and the friendliness and competence of the staff behind the counter. We were very impressed.

Cute French themed boutique on the outskirts of town. Lux hand made soaps. In fact they were making…read moresome the day I popped in to buy some of their renowned balm. The owner is very friendly and talkative, she knows a lot about the area.

From the owner: Offering house-made, handcrafted beauty products & gourmet treats, along with a seasonal selection…read moreof fresh herbs & flowers. Small-batch soaps & lip-balms, luxury skincare, herbal candles, baking extracts & flavored sugars, pesticide-free herbs & veggies--All natural for you 'from the garden.'

The food was good, and the half is actually a full sandwich so go for that if you're looking to…read moresave a little. They took down the build your own menu but you can build your own sandwich, just watch the price. The serving staff were friendly and helpful as well and the vibe inside was great! Seriously get the half sandwich, that is what's pictured, it's a deal for sure.

The store's welcoming atmosphere recalls an earlier era, when country stores were a community hub…read more With its mix of practical items and charming souvenirs, S. Fernald's offers a taste of authentic Maine.

The muffy is the best sandwich I've ever had. The family that runs this is so kind and friendly. A…read moremust eat! The kids loved the PBJ&Fluff

I went there today with my whole family and Ray! We sat on the deck and Mindy was our waitress!…read moreShe was not only extremely efficient but also hilarious! We had a great time and the food was fantastic! There were seven of us and we all loved everything! I am so glad we chose this place over the other options in town! We will definitely be back!!!

Stopped in with a couple friends. To be honest, because we were walking by and it smelled so good!…read more We had a short wait but not too bad. The drink menu is expansive. One nut free, one dairy free friend. Plenty on the menu for each of us. They opted for crab cakes with veggies. I got the seafood pot pie. We split a creme brûlée. Everything was absolutely delicious! Not cheap but fair prices in today's economy. Friendly, proficient waiter.

This place was highly recommended online so we went and tried their appetizers. I really loved…read moretheir oysters so delicious. It was my husband's favourite oysters. It was so fresh so big so chewy and at the same time so clean and fresh I cannot even explain how delicious the oysters are I would highly recommend coming by here when they have your oyster seasons we really loved we really loved their duck wings. It was so good like so good it was with maple syrup and it was the best duck ever that I've had. I wish I was close by to come here to try their oysters and their duck wings again and again great customer service everybody was so sweet. I love this pub and we will definitely come back here when we come back to Maine again thank you guys so much for the Hospitality

What happened to this place? We've been going for years and always loved how they put such…read moreimportance on supporting local farms and fishermen. The meat is no longer locally sourced and the prices have gotten so high! We always felt like this was a place for the community and visitors alike. Now it just seems like it's pandering to tourists. While our service was wonderful the energy in the place has changed. It's becoming another basic restaurant with flashy dishes that are just ok. They have an amazing wood fired grill but the food had barely any hint of what that provides to the flavor. Plus our oysters were dry, like they'd been shucked hours before. Unacceptable being a stones throw from the source. I don't know if it's new ownership not knowing how special it was but it's no longer the River House we came to love.

Outstanding service on a busy night!! Cheeseburger seriously one of the most ambitious ones in the…read morestate -- sichuan peppercorn aioli, chile crisp, a juicy marinade, and charred greens with fondant potatoes, a perfect pairing. Hearing about one with a sichuan pesto made me want to reverse engineer it. Flawless peach cobbler cheesecake special with a perfect perfect cinnamon bite, and a really special cocktail program. Killer date night spot and amazing tunes and murals.

One of the nicest farmer's markets in Maine! Beautiful location overlooking the Great Salt Bay,…read morenatural history and nature center next door, and great local foods. Kid's corner to keep the tots entertained is a nice touch. Open Fridays from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm