First, the good: location was nice on the water and there was a very broad selection of beers…read more Most beers we had were a little lighter in body/flavor than expected. Menu was limited but had promise. We ordered soup, pizza, quesadillas and a rice bowl. Crab bisque was tasty. Nachos were Tostitos chips and salsa with some half melted cheese. Rice bowl was mostly rice and no flavor. Quesadillas were similarly bland. Overall, don't come for the food, get a variety of beers via a flight and enjoy the view! As a note: bathrooms were two porta potties and there was a foot pump hand washing station. Hoping it was a temporary situation but seemed rather permanent.

LOVE this place. Officially Marshall Wharf (AKA: Three Tides to us old timer…read morelocals)...unofficially also known as "my favorite place on earth"! Great vibe, music, beer and people. The photo is of the "best bar seat in the world"

Love shopping at Vinolio, they are always so welcoming and helpful! Their wine selection is truly…read morethe best I have found in Maine and their selection of gourmet foods, cheeses, olive oils, vinegars, and homemade sandwiches are simply terrific! It's such a cute shop to browse around in as well, so many great items to look at and get tempted by. I never leave there empty handed and always look forward to going back for more, such a special store to have in Belfast!

Wonderful store with a huge selection of olive oils. We discovered a local cookie company and…read morebought all kinds of Monkey Shortbread. We shared the Monkey Shortbread cookies with multiple people. They loved these cookies! Our friends love their wine selection

Gorgeous custom charcuterie spreads!! Meticulously curated & so so yummy! A mixture of quality…read morecheese, meats, fresh fruits, honey, and candied fruit. I definitely recommend!

I love the name of this shop! The owners guessed the words to my secret mantra. I was happy to…read morelearn that a gourmet cheese store had recently arrived to this corner of Maine. Located around the corner from the main drag it's easy to find because of the eye catching chalkboard signs we saw on the sidewalk which point the way for you. There was an initial big disappointment here which turned out to be the first thing you are confronted with at the entrance and that is the metal spiral staircase that one must climb in order to enter. There is no other way in that I could see. Never mind how treacherous this could be on an icy winter day, the real tragedy here is that this means access is barred to those with certain disabilities, anyone in a wheelchair, a parent with a stroller, a frail elder and others that may have trouble navigating such a wretched means of entry. Once safely inside the space it's small but quite inviting and pleasantly decorated. The bounty is contained in one large glass-fronted refrigerated case and it's delightfully packed with cheeses from places near and far. The friendly man working there who I believe was the owner, told us to just let him know whatever it was we wanted to sample. Say no more! Already displayed were a few plates of already cut up cheese samples from which I took a number of nibbles. I love when shops do this although for hygiene sake I would have loved some toothpicks to spear the cheese rather than have everyone use fingers. I decided on the cutely named Ewephoria which is a sheep's milk cheese (get it?) from Holland. It's a hard cheese that was nutty and buttery. We loved it, so I'll be on the look out for it again. There were some artisinal salamis for sale as well that intrigued my husband. From trips to Tuscany where boar is king, he has become especially fond of this kind of meat. He bought some of the smoked boar sausage that he said was delicious. The shop also sells a small but decent selection of wines and some gourmet crackers. We wished they sold some fresh crusty baguettes which would have made this one stop shopping for the perfect picnic fare. There is nothing about what they are selling and how they are selling it inside the shop that I have any trouble with. It's great. What I hope is that the owners who have come up with a great idea for this town, will figure out a way to address the need for access to all. And from the owner's point of view, they should be thinking about all the customers who they are missing because they can't get in. I don't know how the appropriate changes can be done at this exact location unless there was a secret elevator or entrance I missed. But if not, there have got to be other available storefronts somewhere in Belfast in which to set up shop. Hello, calling Belfast realtors... This is dedicated to Michele R. whose reviews always take accessibility into consideration and from whom I've learned much about this issue. Her well articulated reviews have helped me to be more mindful about this kind of equality.

Definitely worth checking out. Nice place to socialize on your own or with a group. Very large…read morebar and several tables make for a friendly experience. Love the fact that you climb down a flight of stairs to enter, makes the experience a bit like a speakeasy! We were a group of four and I was the cider novice so Chris selected a flight for me to start with. He is extremely knowledgeable and this way I got to taste all different kinds. We also ordered several different bottles, be sure to try High Ridge Farm Cider! When I travel I want to try the best the area has to offer and High Ridge can only be purchased here or on the farm. Winner! We all shared an assortment of small plates, my favorite was the radish dish with lamb. Just ask for some bread since the sauce is delicious!

We came for the cider flights, and they were excellent. Three 3 oz pours were just enough after…read moredinner. It was lovely to taste various ciders from the region. It was early Wednesday when we came, the first day of the week they are open, so it was not busy at all. Really enjoyed the ciders and would love to come back if we are in the area again.

Pricey as one might expect a sushi place to be. There is a decent assortment of options and the…read moreambiance in there is really nice. There's a sashimi appetizer with jalapeño that was really yummy- I'm blanking on the name but check it out. Have also enjoyed donburi bowls and poke there.

Not surprised Satori had a very good yelp rating…read more We have wanted to try Satori for sometime and haven't been able to attend until now. As soon as you walk in, Satori has a very welcoming, friendly, comfortable, and relaxing vibe! For our visit, the owner personally greeted us and spent some time talking with us about his place. A great sign of owner/operator buy in! Satori is in a great location on the main strip in Belfast Maine. Easy parking access and walking distance from town dock if you come by boat! The cocktail menu is insane! I'd come here just to enjoy a premium craft cocktail at the bar! We enjoyed a variety of sushi, sashimi, tempura and amazing Japanese style bbq pork belly. Everything was delicious and to the standards and expectation of a fine Sushi restaurant in a big city! Recommended and we will return!

We used to come to Belfast a couple times a year and Darby's was always one of our typical dinner…read moreor lunch spots. Fast forward, we moved away to Arizona for 14 years before moving back to New England. Just had lunch at Darby's to celebrate our anniversary. It was perfect as always So often when you visit an old favorite it's not so wonderful anymore. But Darby's is the exception. Same charming and spotlessly clean interior, same amazing food and wonderful friendly service. Today, we started off with a bowl of French fries as an appetizer and they were fantastic! I had macaroni and cheese (without the Cheez It topping due to an allergy to orange cheese). My husband had the chicken pad Thai and he said it was fantastic just as it always has been in the past. The server was superb. My husband asked if the Mac and cheese was white cheese and learned it was so I ordered that explaining to the server that I was really happy that it was white cheese as I have an allergy to annatto which is in orange cheese. She immediately alerted me to the fact that they top their Mac and cheese with crumbled Cheez Its and asked if I'd like her to hold those off. It was really refreshing to have a server so aware of a likely issue with an ingredient for a customer. Just fantastic personalized service. Thank you! We will be back again next year. Loved every minute of our visit.

Chili and chowder were cold. Chili ended up room temperature after it was reheated. Waitress…read morebrought our wine after we were done eating, wine that was ordered before our meal. They were obviously short staffed but didn't seem like that should make the food cold.

Went here on a whim when other places were too busy. It was a good find! Overall service was good…read morebut nothing outstanding. The food that we had was great - I highly recommend the clam strip basket. It was quiet the night we went but could easily see it getting busy especially around the bar. We were happy we ended up there and really did enjoy our evening.

Walked in and took a few minutes for a gentlemen to greet us. Asked if they had waterfront views…read moreand it was like that annoyed the heck out of him. Seated us like we were a bother to him so after he left our table we walked over to the local brewery where we were greeted pleasantly and had water views. Food could have been better but the service is......take what you can hire!

Rollies is a great spot and seems like it's full of locals which is a great sign. Seating can be…read morereally tricky. It's seat yourself and the space is very tight. One big table down the middle with some small booths. The service was quick given how busy it was, but it did take a while for someone to actually come see us. The food was fantastic. My husband had a wrap and I had the Reuben - one of the best Reuben's I've had. The hand cut fries were great too. I'd definitely recommend eating here.

Th waitress only stopped by once --we got the feeling we were a bother. A water refill would have…read morebeen nice. Only townies are welcome. If you are a visitor don't bother.

Service, ambiance and food 5 stars. We recently had a…read morefabulous Middle Eastern dinner. Ordered the lamb with Orzo... mouth watering with incredible taste snd texture, falafel (Best ever and as a New Yorker of the Jewish persuasion I've eaten a lot of falafel) was incredibly moist. The accoutrements that went with it were outstanding and tasty as well. The three of us shared those two entrées as well as the beet salad which was scrumptious. The cocktails were fabulous... We enjoyed the margaritas which were fruity, flavorful and refreshing . For dessert, we shared the chocolate Babka . Don't tell my Bubbie that it was even better than hers. The only disappointment is that they close for the season, and that's what makes the place extra special for us . See you next year !

Had a reservation and seated quickly. The Asked the person…read moreseating us if they could put in an order for two Apple Cider Donuts? She seemed annoyed, but said she would. Forty minutes later when I asked her about the donuts, they finally arrived. They were worth the wait! Came to the table big, fluffy and covered with cinnamon sugar. Nice flavor and two donuts split between the five of us was perfect! The young waiter was very sweet and apologized for the wait to order. The brunch we ordered came out hot and tasty. The Buttermilk Pancakes with Blueberries were light and fluffy!! All the other dishes were equally good. This would be a five star review based on food alone, but the attitude when seated and the seemingly overwhelmed, but very nice waiter brings it to a four star. I would certainly give it another try!!

The #1 best value lobster roll in the State of Maine, conveniently located along Route 1. An easy…read morestop on the way up or down the coast. Not just an easy stop, but a must stop! Get there early and you will probably see lobstermen unloading crates of lobster from the nearby harbor. It's not waterfront, but in the late fall you can see the bay through the trees after the leaves fall! Bonus! We ordered a traditional Maine style mayo lobster roll and a buttered lobster roll for comparison. The traditional Maine style mayo lobster roll was absolutely perfect! Just enough mayo to bind the fresh, plump, tender sweet cold water lobster meat. Oh and no fillers, just lobster meat (mostly tender sweet knuckle/claw meat, mmmmm) and just the right amount of mayo. Same for buttered lobster roll, just the right amount of clarified butter as a binder. No need to overpower the fresh delicate flavor of tender cold water lobster from Maine waters. Both lobster rolls were presented on an over stuffed buttered and grilled hot dog style roll. Plated with fresh, hot ,skin on shoestring fries and some house made slaw. Delicious! Both rolls perfect! Hard to tell which one we liked better. Maybe slight advantage to the traditional mayo style, just cause thats the way we like it. If you cant decide, We recommend you get one of each, split with a friend, and judge for yourself. Either way you wont be dissapointed. The Bayside store is not just a lobster roll place. Its a great old world style small market with something for everyone. You can get just about anything from breakfast, to a burger, to fresh house made soup, to a great selection of local craft beers! As soon as you walk in through the swinging screen door you feel automatically welcome. Seems like the place where there is always fresh hot coffee on and friendly staff to greet you. There are relaxing benches and some hightop counters to relax and enjoy your meal or a cup of coffee. Weather permitting, there is also casual and comefortable outside seating. Oh and the staff was so pleasant and welcoming. Makes you want to come back and be a regular! Highly recommended! 5+++++ We will return! Again and Again!

Great little gem that reminds me of an old fashioned local variety or general store. Local beers,…read moreMaine made gifts, ice cream, pizza and sandwiches made to order or ready made. A few picnic tables outside for eating lunch or enjoying your ice cream. Easy in, easy out parking. The young ladies working the register and the deli were very friendly. I admit I haven't quite found my sandwich there yet. But I will keep trying. Lobster roll didn't have any (?) flavor but the McCrum fries and the Cole slaw were amazing. Be sure to upgrade to the basket. Enormous pile of fries, you can share among a small family! I hear the burgers are very good so that will be my next try off the menu. Cute place, friendly people, great selection. Definitely worth the stop.