Was on a little road trip this past Sunday and we decided to stop in! Everything we tried was…read moredelish and the bartender we had who seemed somewhat new was great! If we are ever up in the area again we would stop again!

To get to the point, this place is a hidden gem in Waterville. I came here for lunch last week…read morewhen I was in town to visit the art museum. I selected Opa because of the other great reviews and I like Mediterranean food. I was greeted with a warm welcome as soon as I came in and sat at the bar. I initially got a Greek coffee which was made to order, hot and delicious. Ava, the bartender, was professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. I couldn't have asked for more. I ordered the falafel dish and was quickly brought a plate of warm bread and olives in oil. Both were outstanding! Looking over the menu, I noticed they had a few Greek wines so I asked Ava about one interesting one that had hints of fig and tobacco. She immediately poured me a sample to taste and it was delicious so I got a glass. My meal came and it too was really outstanding. Every bite was delicious. To add to my experience, Ava put the Bob Ross channel on the TV above the bar so I got my art experience too. Later, the chef came out and talked to me for a while about travelling to Greece to really study the cuisine. He was clearly continuing to immerse himself in the culture to further perfect his already highly skilled craft. I would highly recommend Opa. What a wonderful total experience.

Delicious shawarma! The menu is very good with a lot of options. They also have a small market with…read morevarious food and grocery items. Fast and friendly service in this nice and conveniently located restaurant.

This place is absolutely amazing, I eat here at least 4 times a week, service is always friendly,…read moreprompt. Highly recommend you go in and try something new, some of the best tasting Gyros I have had outside of Europe.

We always love stopping at the Cushnoc Brewery Annex when the White Fox Tavern Food Truck is here!…read more Worth the trip! Chicken Gyro and St Louis Ribs, along with Cushnoc Gigantic Dad Pants IPA!

the hubby and I approve. next time ill try the gyro though. I liked the lamb and my hubby tried…read morethe Souvlakis.

Service was awesome! Macy was sweet. Sorry she was working on Valentine's Day Thank you for the…read moregreat drinks!

**November 2025: Friday Early Afternoon Visit**…read more My friend and I were wandering Wiscasset and were in need of a restroom. We couldn't find one and decided to dine in to use their facilities. I think we were among the first diners and realized that the restaurant was really nice and had such a wonderful view of the water. Our server was incredibly kind and hospitality. She informed us that the soup of the day was clam chowda to which both of us wanted right away. The chowda was flavorful and had a good amount of clams (many other restaurants choose to load it with potatoes, but not this one!). The soup does lean more brothy versus gravy-like which is a personal preference but taste wise it was still soothing. The menu had a lot of really great seafood options so I decided to try their Maine mussels. Our waitress said that the broth was really wonderful and would pair nicely with garlic bread which I also ordered. The entrees came out pretty quickly and the serving size of my mussels was double what I thought it would be. The mussels looked massive and the meat was as fresh mussels should taste. It was an excellent dish. The garlic bread would be a great vessel to soak up the mussel broth, but I felt that the bread was a little thin and slightly over-toasted to really soak up the broth. Nevertheless, I really enjoyed the overall experience and it does feel like a local spot.

You HAVE to try their homemade hummus plate--it's that good! If I could, I'd eat four of them (if…read moremy stomach and wallet allowed it). But seriously, if you're a hummus fan, do yourself a favor and order it. My wife and I visited for an employee outing, and we were impressed. The staff was friendly and efficient, quickly taking and delivering drink orders. Our group ordered several appetizers, all of which arrived in a reasonable time. I sampled a few chicken wings, but I mainly focused on my pita and hummus plate--and I'm glad I did! Having spent time in the Middle East, I know what freshly made hummus tastes like, and this did not disappoint. It was served with carrots, Greek black olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, and a drizzle of Greek olive oil seasoned with pepper. The pepper-infused olive oil added a whole new depth of flavor--something I'd never had before. After one bite, my wife and a few of her coworkers instantly regretted not ordering it themselves. Being the generous guy I am, I shared a little... but not too much! The prices were reasonable, and the quality matched what you'd expect from a great Greek restaurant. I'd love to go back and explore more of the menu, though due to dietary restrictions, I won't be able to indulge in the pizza that everyone raves about. But if it's anything like the hummus, I can only imagine how good it must be!

Came in Front door and there are bakery type cases, a kitchen seemed weird to then go up stairs to…read moremeet my two friends. The waitress was very nice as we were talking and took a minute to order. My friend and I ordered the Beef Gyro and we split a small fry. My other friend ordered the Murphy sandwich. Our general consensus is it was just ok. The Gyro were very messy to eat and the meat was strange looking and to the taste neither one of us knew what it was. The fries were hot. I ordered a burger and fries to go and my son was very disappointed as well. He didn't even eat it. This is probably a one and done for me. I really wanted it to be better than it is.

Blink and you'll miss it! After graduating from food truck to brick and mortar, Rasdal Falafel is…read moreproviding excellent eats along Route 1 in Searsport's revitalized "downtown." They make their pita bread in house, and it is wonderfully fluffy! My husband picked me up a falafel pita that was overflowing with all the additions, and it was very delicious and satisfying! The right meal to keep me going all afternoon! He also enjoyed the kibbeh pita that he got. Friendly service, and can't wait to go back to sample the desserts!

My first time, cute I got a falafel sandwich and some hummus for later. It's nice to bring…read moredifferent flavors into the town of Searsport.

This little café has a beautiful sunset at night that you can see from sitting at the bar. Chandra…read morewas our server and bartender last night. She was so knowledgeable on all of the dishes especially on what was gluten-free and extremely friendly. We enjoyed great conversation and learned a lot about different foods there. The wine was very good also . I was too full to finish my chicken dish took half home and took a dessert home. Everything was delicious. I wish we had tried this restaurant sooner. It's a great find. We will definitely be back.

The food was fabulous. Such a quaint place. Had decor as if we were in Marrakesh. Bright and…read morecomfortable. Service was excellent. We had garlic wings that were awesome. The prices were very reasonable.

We were delighted to eat out on the back patio on a beautiful evening. Jaxson was our server and…read morehe was top notch. He had wonderful stories about each menu item. We loved the Grecian - a Greek themed mixed appetizer plate with yummy pitas. The only addition that would have been good was a wedge of lemon but we devoured it before asking for one. LOL. We shared the shrimp appetizer- Gamberi e Agrumi- which was cooked perfectly but honestly it was the sauce that stole the show! Pistachio orange honey sauce - mmmm- so good. Then we shared Keftedes which was nice - half vegetarian for me and half lamb/beef. They were good but we couldn't stop thinking about the shrimp sauce. I had some Greek red wine which was fabulous!! We made a note to ourselves to be sure and stop here anytime we are in Brunswick.

Served here is an eclectic mix of Greek and Italian food. Not just the same tired old standards…read more(Parmigiana, Bolognese, Gyros), though they have these as well. The menu is pretty small and the dishes are not fancy, but this is more than made up for by the bold, fresh flavors, less-common ingredients, artful presentation, and generous portions. And equally importantly, creativity. Take the parmigiana, for example. Rather than boring, dry chicken breast theirs are made with boneless thighs, a much more interesting choice. In the carbonara, where you might expect bacon, something better: guanciale. Decorative herbs? Not the common parsley sprigs, instead beautiful purple micro-basil. The pastas: every one is made fresh in house, not dried. Excellent service as well. My waiter, Lucas, could not have been better, in every way. As for the bartender, Russell, the specialty cocktails are his own creations, with whimsical names, ingredients many of which I've never heard of, and the two I tried were fantastic. And he seemed genuinely pleased when I complimented him on this as I was leaving. The only service flaw - minor - was a delay in getting my first drink, which arrived after my appetizer. Appetizer was Arancini. Crunchy coating, and inside a risotto-style rice, al dente, along with asparagus, guanciale, and two cheeses for added interest. A beautiful presentation, artfully drizzled with lemon aioli (the lemon too subtle) and purple micro-basil. Two large pieces, and because I was dining solo I took one home for breakfast - along with half the generously-sized dessert cake. My cocktails: Eve's Temptation: Caraway-thyme infused vodka, Oloroso sherry, Dolin dry vermouth, apple, lemon. Hattan Bow Tie: Basil Hayden bourbon, Cocchi Barolo Chinato, Pernod Absinthe Superiore, flamed orange. Wish I could have tried every one! There's also a very interesting-sounding wine list including a red sparking Lambrusco dessert wine, served chilled, that I wanted to try but didn't. Lucas recommended the special pasta of the day, a simple dish of house-made spaghetti, romano, Calabrian chilis, garlic (lots and lots of it!), parsley, and bread crumbs. I don't normally go for pasta entrees, especially simple ones like this, but in this case it sounded interesting and I trusted his recommendation - after adding the optional grilled shrimp and guanciale. These additions raised the price considerably, but it was so worth it. The fresh pasta was perfectly cooked and the cheeses and bread crumbs added body without making it too heavy. The shrimps were very large, not overcooked, fresh, and loaded with more garlic flavor. The tails were not removed, which always slightly annoys me. The guanciale added smokiness and textural interest. More purple micro-basil for garnish. Pretty to be sure but disappointing to see it again; they used that on the arancini. As for the heat: it was more than mild from the chilis but by no means hot. The most assertive flavor was the garlic, much of it raw. Maybe a bit excessive but I'd rather have too much than too little. A good-sized portion but not huge, just the right amount to feel satisfied but not stuffed. And I left room for dessert! Dessert options were limited, even more so than the entrees. I decided on the pistachio olive oil cake. My take is it's like a pound cake but made with olive oil instead of butter. Olive oil was also drizzled on the plate and over the whipped cream; interesting. Lots of pistachio flavor, in the cake itself and also in the candied pistachios mixed in and sprinkled over the whipped cream which was flavored and firm. I ate one of the two slices and that was enough, taking the rest home. When I opened the box the next day I saw that they had even packed the leftover whipped cream in a small container, and it was still firm, not runny. Impressive. Disappointingly, there are no ice cream or gelato offerings for dessert. Lucas agreed with me that it seems a strange omission for an Italian restaurant. The room is comfortable and attractive, natural wood, old-fashioned cabinets, cork and burlap dominant in the decor. Plant prints, mosaics made from wine corks, an antique dresser in the men's room. The bar, dominant in the room (no TVs - yeah!), is apparently the place to meet and greet in Brunswick. I lost count of the number of hugs exchanged between the many people coming and going over the 90 minutes I was there. No hugs for me but I enjoyed watching the activity.

Excellent little spot in the middle of Damariscotta. Service was excellent and the atmosphere was…read morevery pleasant; too many restaurants around Maine have high ceilings with no acoustics, where your conversation mixes with and ricochets off every other table's. Not so here; it's nice to be able to enjoy great food and be able to hear myself think at the same time!

Wonderful atmosphere, service and delights. Our waitress was very helpful and attentive and her…read morerecommendations were the best.

Wholeheartedly recommend Ann's Bistro in Damariscotta, Maine. This place is a gem, and the service…read moreand the simple, yet sophisticated cuisine is fantastic. Ann's Bistro is also a great place to meet up with friends for Happy Hour. I have fallen in love with the owners.

I'm so glad to see that Ann's Book Bistro is open again. We went last night and sampled their new…read moreTapas menu and were blown away. We had their tomato fennel soup, slow cooked pork tacos with pickled veggies, and their Sparta (Greek) salad and finished with their special banana nut sundae. Finally we had a unique cocktail with chocolate tequila, Gran Marnier and Tia Marie (addictive!). All were unique and outstanding. It was also nice to see that the restaurant was packed and their unique atmosphere was hopping. We'll be back soon!