We were graciously seated upon arrival, no reservation required, an unanticipated stroke of…read morefortune, as we arrived with the impeccable timing of seasoned epicureans, slipping in just before the tidal wave of twilight diners descended at the stroke of six. The halibut, I must declare, was nothing short of a revelation, a luminous masterpiece of the sea, cooked with such preternatural precision that it seemed to hover between succulence and sublimity, each flake surrendering its briny sweetness with the tenderness of a whispered secret. Our attendants moved with the balletic grace of practiced synchrony..swift, perceptive, almost prescient in their attentiveness, anticipating our every unspoken desire before it could even crystallize into thought. Truly, a dining experience that transcended the merely excellent and ascended into the rarified air of the unforgettable.

Fifth or sixth time here, mostly because I forgot it was only ok. Food is ok. After you're seated,…read moreservice is ok. BUT they let you stand in the hot sun in front of what seems like the door, they clearly see you standing there, but they don't tell you to enter from the side until 10 minutes have gone by. Takeaway: enter from the side. And then, if you're one of the MILLIONS of people who can't eat mayonnaise based sauces, then you're out of luck, especially if you want one of the specials, because they will not leave the aioli off the special. Even though it's a sauce at the bottom of the plate. No, sorry. I mean, Le Bernardin doesn't do that unnecessarily pretentious stuff. Only average. Except the stuffy attitude. Will pass next time.

Came here with 3 others on a Thursday night after striking out at another restaurant (we did not…read morehave a reservation). They took us in as long as we were able to be out by 7pm (it was around 5:30pm). The food came out super fast (almost too fast). We only ordered mains since we already had happy hour elsewhere. They had one special polenta cake, but no other specials. The restaurant had not filled up yet, but appeared to have some reservations booked for later on. It was pretty hot and uncomfortable in the room, and wish they had better AC. It just made me want to eat and leave faster and made it hard to enjoy the meal. We were sat next to a portable unit but it wasn't doing a very good job and pointed away from us. I got the salmon over mushroom risotto. They asked how I wanted it cooked, which isn't usually something I get asked about salmon, so I said to cook how they normally would. It was probably about medium inside, still tender and not overcooked. The salmon had a strong grill taste but not enough seasoning and the fishy brown part was still attached underneath. The mushroom risotto and carrots were cooked and seasoned well. Overall, there wasn't anything major wrong with the meal, but I felt underwhelmed for the price tag ($36).

Always enjoyed 40 paper. I don't hit it as often as I did in the past…read more That being said, service was great, ambiance top notch, small plates delicious. Mussels and mushroom pizza were the choices for my table. I do wish they would go back to serving micro brews on taps, back in the day, they were the best bringing in top notch brews. Their collections of cans is still solid, just different.

In Maine for a long weekend and saw this restaurant in Chamberlain. We had a party of 6 and they…read morewere more than accommodating to us as this was their first night open for the summer season. I had an awesome blackened fish sandwich while everyone else had fish and chips. The food was delicious! Only negative was that the power went out. The staff handled it without missing a beat! They let those who were still dining and drinking stay. They let later reservations know that they wouldn't be able to seat them tonight because of it. We would definitely return and have a meal there.

We are regular visitors to Pemaquid for years and always enjoy dinner at all of the nearby co-ops…read moreas well as going into Damariscotta or even Wiscasset on a rare occasion. On this visit we enjoyed the Anchor several times during our stay, for dinner, as well as a couple of happy hours. The front was very welcoming every time we went, when we reserved a table our server, Madison was friendly, knowledgeable, and even humored us by singing Happy Birthday to my wife in Spanish (with company lol). Other visits we ate at the bar and Andrea always kept our drinks and the conversation flowing - it was very enjoyable every time. Regardless of eating at a table or at the bar, the food was delicious every time. Over the course of four visits we had scallops, haddock, halibut and a pork chop - all prepared deliciously with nice presentation. My personal favorite was the grilled romaine salad which I three of four times - so good! We have eaten at the Anchor in the past and thought it was ok, but this season it really seemed together. Even when the restaurant was busy (happy hour) service was equal to the task and seemed to keep everyone happy and the quality of food and speed of service was excellent. I recommend you try this place (or try it again) if you are looking for something more upscale than a lobster on the dock and don't want to drive into town. Nice people and delicious food - thank you.

Cozy establishment. Just off the water…read more Cocktails are outstanding. Blue cheese stuffed olives - Especially delish with my filthy Tito's martini. Fried pickles- crisp spears in such a great sauce. Rigatoni cooked al dente- yum. Steak frites- fabulous. Curry dish was tasty- would have liked a little more salt. (But ate it all) Had the salad with grilled shrimp as well. Shared the salad with friends. Enjoyed this evening so much.

It's so beautiful place, and the food was soooo delicious, I like the pasta sauce. It's best pasta…read moreI have ever had in my entire life. And the service is great too. Will come here when I'm on trip to here again!

Just a very cool local bar. Good service. A nice draft beer selection and good food as well. Lots…read moreof fried seafood and who doesn't love that. We were in Port Clyde in early June and not a lot was open but this was a great place full of locals.

The food and service here are phenomenal! Highly recommend the fish tacos, absolutely perfect…read more Light, fresh, and delicious. Made from scratch onion rings that were seasoned just right and not greasy. Large wine pours and a comfortable, pleasant atmosphere made this place just right. Attentive, friendly service and a very short walk from the heart of Port Clyde. Will definitely return!

Don't let the entrance to this restaurant deter you . It needs some welcoming and brightening in…read moreits lobby . A flight of stairs takes you down to the lower level . A group of 8 shared a delicious lunch outside on the patio . Four of us enjoyed a special of the day with heirloom tomatoes and burrata . The presentation was beautiful and the flavors amazing . Equally appreciated were the fish tacos . The wagyu burger was full of flavor . Another friend had the fish and chip which were excellent. Marina our server was cheerful and delightful Our Sunday lunch was a nice experience.

Ordered a sour beer after checking with server who said, "Everyone loves it." Well, it tasted &…read moresmelled like dirty sweat socks. My dinner mate tried it and used the word "stale" to describe the taste. My three dinner mates encouraged me to return it for something more appetizing--which I did. However, I very surprised to see that the charge still appeared on the check. The server confirmed that it was not a mistake, but policy per the manager. Left me with a bad feeling after an otherwise enjoyable dinner at which we spent $60 per person.

Cute little warf spot in Camden. Service was great at the…read morebar when we waited for our table. Drinks are strong! Our table over looked the bay. Perfect to watch the boats and free water taxi coming and going. Our waitress was very busy. We didn't see much of her, but she did a nice job for having so many tables. We tried the clam chowder. Way think and rich. I'd love to see more clams, but only because I like mine full. There was plenty in the bowl though. Needed a little more salt & pepper, but I like that it doesn't come out over seasoned so we can fit our taste buds. Husband had the 1.5lb lobster . He said it was really good. He said he needed at 3lb to be full. French fries were crunchy on the outside and perfectly soft in the center. The way I love them. I ordered the "fried" haddock Ruben. I ordered mine broiled instead. Perfectly toasted marble rye bread. The fish was pretty buttery and not a large piece of fish. Maybe a little too much for my personal liking. But the haddock had good flavor and texture. Slaw was ok. Felt like it needed a distinct flavor to make it pop! 3 bean salad was really good though. Lobster was $35. I felt like that wasn't a bad price. Overall, I'd stop in for lunch again.

We loved it! We had a mocktail which was very refreshing. We started with the seacuterie. It was…read moregreat! We liked all of it; it just needed more crackers. We then had lobster rolls for our mains, and they were very good-some of the best we had our whole trip. We ate outside and enjoyed the view. Our server was Noah, and he did an awesome job. We loved it!

Tidbit! Bring cash. While there is an ATM, no one likes fees…read more Pull off Route 1 for this takeout shack named after a man's son! This spot has been feeding people since 1974, and you'll understand why in one bite. The lobster roll is the move, dressed simply so nothing gets in the way of the sweetness. It's a fraction of what you'd pay at a sit-down spot on the harbor. There's no dining room, just a few picnic tables scattered around the lot. It's not fancy. It's wonderful. It's the kind of stop that makes a long drive to Bar Harbor feel like part of the trip instead of an obstacle to it. Grab a roll and find a table in the shade.

As per other reviews, this is a real local's haunt--the cashier was greeting half of the customers…read moreby name. In any case, the haddock chowder was both exemplary in how the haddock was cooked, and probably my favorite New England-style white chowder I've ever had. Well-seasoned, creamy without being too thick or lumpy, and a great amount of haddock in there too. (It may be at least partly nostalgia, though...for those of you who've been to Scotland, it's not far off from Cullen Skink!)