came across this place near our airbnb and were pleasantly surprised. the drafts were good and same…read morewith the food. the pizza was a 10/10 it had a good crust and was exactly what we were looking for. summer salad on the side for health. sat outside with a nice view of the water and the staff were friendly.

I think this place has real potential. We're in the area temporarily and have noticed there's not…read moremuch without driving 20+ minutes away, so we gave this place a shot. I was honestly shocked to see a real veggie option on the menu that wasn't a veggie burger (although they have that too), so I had to try the chimichurri tofu. It was cooked well - 4 slices cut thin enough to give it a good crispy exterior. The chimichurri sauce was tasty. However, it feels like whoever created this dish has never cooked with tofu before or at least not very much. My suggestion would be marinating the tofu before cooking. The chimichurri made it somewhat enjoyable (I did finish it all!) but the flavor dissolves quickly as you chew through the tofu. I think marinating it will really seal the deal on that dish. Otherwise, the service was great, very friendly and very prompt. The building is quaint and bigger than it looks from the outside. I think my entree was a little overpriced for what I got at $23, but I digress. I see the vision and wish them success.

Just like their other locations!…read more Food is amazing. I had the Taco pizza, so good, proportions were perfect. Full bar, and draft brews. This location has indoor and outdoor seating, we hung inside because it was a bit chilly. Service was a bit slow, but that was because there were only three working. We will be back.

Great time and good food. First time at this location but same pizza and beverages. It was nice out…read moreand understaffed but they made it happen and with a smile on their face. Love the outside area hoping to use next time.

I almost don't want to review this brewery because I want it to stay a hidden gem! I hadn't heard…read moreof Fluvial before, but when I saw it pop up on the map while in the area I knew I had to check it out. I'm so glad I did -- it's gotta be one of my favorite breweries in Maine. Definitely top 5. The views here might just be the best in the whole state. You get stunning mountain and hill views, which were especially beautiful during our fall visit. There's plenty of outdoor seating with tables, chairs, fire pits, and even some covered spots. The indoor space is small but cozy. The beer pours were fantastic. The menu was a bit limited, but there was something for everyone. Their NEIPA and DIPA were incredibly smooth, and my partner said his pumpkin ale special was amazing. They also offer food, which was a nice surprise. We ordered the pretzels (3 pieces for $10) and they were delicious. I can't wait to go back.

We are on a New England self-guided beer tour, and Fluvial is stop…read more#4 on day 4, so we have some context for comparison. (How? Small quantities.) What a great surprise. It's off the beaten path, but with a great vista. The beers are fantastic - smooth and flavorful... we are getting sick of bitter IPAs, and the selection here has the hop flavor without the bite. Fluvial hits home runs on several styles, and to top it off, live music that I actually like. What a great place to spend a warm Saturday afternoon!

Great spot, and I didn't even try their pizza! Stopped in here while driving through Maine, because…read moremy friend is collecting mini art prints from those vendor machines across the country, and they have one here! I got a flight of beer, which I enjoyed, and a Caesar salad with the marinated anchovies. The salad actually really hit the spot, a great mix of fresh romaine and kale, delicious anchovies, fresh lemon and parm, yum!

What a cool place!…read more I've know of Lunch for a while and decided to finally stop by the brewery and it was beautiful inside. We just stopped for some drinks before dinner, and I did indeed get a wine, and it was very yummy. The server was also super friendly and let me try the wine before!

Food was delicious. Music was good. Found seats at the upstairs bar. Menu was different/limited up…read morethere, so just be sure before you sit! Things were busy, so service was a little slow, but overall a great time.

The staff here are so nice and friendly, the food here is absolutely amazing! My husband and I…read moreended up coming back two days in a row while on vacation and couldn't recommend it enough! We got the bison burger, the backyard burger, the pumpkin spice lava cake the first trip. Second trip we got the butter chicken, the bbq pork sando, and the matcha beignets. The food was so good both times!! Highly recommend after skiing at Sunday River!

Beautiful spot just off the highway in Freeport. Was in the area firework and popped in…read more Plenty of seating at the bar, tables and outdoor seating. Well behaved dogs welcomed. I'd come back and bring my dog

Always friendly staff, great variety of drinks/brews, fun vibe. Sometimes loud but a nice outdoor…read moreseating area.

My boyfriend, and I are from Long Island and we went to Maine for a quick trip. I'm not a fan of…read morebeer, but I tried puffin party in Bar Harbor, and immediately knew we needed to stop in at the brewery. On our way home we stopped in and it was amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed the brewery, and the Puffin Party IPA. Sad I can't buy it on Long Island, but we will be back!!! Wonderful friendly staff as well. I'm dying for you to create a puffin party shirt or sweatshirt!!!

Our second time coming to this establishment. First time was during the beginning of the year so a…read morelittle colder and we sat indoors. Today, we were able to sit outside at one of the picnic tables and enjoy a beautiful mid-September afternoon. My husband + I each enjoyed a drink (beer of his choice and a cider for me) and shared the chicken tenders + fries with our kids. Though we just ordered the chicken + fries, food and drink were great. Service was friendly and quick. Definitely a place we'll keep coming back to!

Great service and good vibe + good music. Fun for families. I love watching the little ones dance…read moreto live music.

I ordered the maple sausage pizza. It was delicious. It was fast service as well. It was on the…read morepricier side.

Out on a Sunday drive to the Riverside area of town. Wanted to check out an apartment neighborhood…read morefor our son. We turned down the road and boom, three breweries!! Had no idea all three were located here, pleasant surprise. I enjoy Allagash white so we decided to stop in. The campus is a good size with gigantic tanks no doubt filled with liquid gold! Outdoor seating area with fire pits for warmer weather enjoyment. Entrance had a woodsy feel to it with signage that was clear to read. In the courtyard you choose which way to go; right heads into the outside beer garden and left brings you inside the brewery and gift shop. Beer garden for us. Seeing that it was covered by a tent thought for sure it was going to be cold inside , we were pleasantly surprised! Decor was paper chains and tissue paper hearts for Valentine's season. They had a creative station for folks to make their own Valentines. Also in the same area was a game bookshelf filled with board and card games to play. At the bar was a young man smiling as he welcomed us. We read the menu and for something different I chose "Cabin Weekend" the name reminded me of our camp in the Western mountains. We both enjoy whiskey so thought the aged barrels used for this brew would make a tasty treat. Grabbed our beers and then over to the food truck attached to the tent, clever. Bite into Maine is the food truck here today, unsure if different trucks come here or not. We wanted something small and shareable. Mac and cheese it was. We sat down at one of the many empty tables and began to enjoy our beers and food. Cabin weekend was so delicious! It was a strong onto 8.9%! Tasty with the faintest hint of whiskey and a cabin feel for the finish. The Mac and cheese was dense and rich!! The fork could practically stand upon its own! It was good in my opinion however don't think I could have finished the portion in my own. We enjoyed so much we will be back for some to bring away with us to our cabin in the woods.

I'm not a beer drinker but the vibes are awesome here! We came for the Inciardi print machine and…read morestayed for lunch from the food truck. The staff were all incredibly nice too!

Several more visits since my last review…read more Some things haven't changed: -- The beers are still great. Swish, Here's to Feeling Good All the Time, Nothing Gold, and Reciprocal are a formidable foursome. At any given time, you can usually get at least two, more often three, sometimes all four. -- You'd be hard pressed (pun intended) to find a better smashburger in Portland, but I'd also put it up against any regularly-offered burger I've had in Portland--smashed or otherwise. I love everything about it, from the high caliber of the beef to the fresh pillowy milk bun to the exhilaratingly strong cure of the bacon to the razor-thin cutting of the vegetables to the execution that gets even a smashburger burger juicy. -- I'm still not crazy about the wings. They have a frozen dinner feel to them. A few things, though, have changed: -- Full service now instead of having to order everything at the bar. That's a plus. -- The place is much more crowded-- including screaming tykes-- on the weekends. Not a plus, but can't fault a place for its own popularity. -- The fries are now the industrial strength coated kind. A big minus and a sad drop off from prior greatness, but better that than from an item off the main cast. -- You can now order beer cans to go from the table rather than having to get in line. A nice convenience. A few things to know: -- It's a surprisingly good option for vegetarians and pescatarians. The veggie burger and the grilled fish sandwich are both much more than solid. -- There's outdoor seating in front of the building and also to the right. -- The bar room to the right of the entrance is adults only, so if those screaming tykes get on your nerves, this is the place to be. -- You can still order beer at the bar if that's your preference over table service. Still a favorite, and the combo of beer, food, and space is tough to beat (Mast Landing and Maine Beer in Freeport are also somewhere in that echelon).

Bissell Brothers still is deserving of the high acclaim and5 star review. One of their most popular…read moreDouble IPAs, called Swish had a new special Triple IPA version brewed called Super Swish. This beer release brought my wife and I for our visit today. As an IPA fan I enjoyed this new version very much for its hop saturated citrusy forward taste that drank quite smooth for the 9.5%. At this point now Bissell is broken into two separate parts. The first will be the space welcoming to families and is more of their restaurant style area. Appeared to be a popular area and does offer reservations. My preferred area is the Bissell Garden as they call it. Those entering need to be of drinking age and have more lounge vibes where you order at the bar. It still offers full kitchen menu so is perfect. Particularly my favorite is snagging bar stools to grab some beers and food. I had to try out the Super Swish while my wife grabbed their red ale named Turnpike. Then food wise we split their kitchen special Classic Poutine. Some of the best classic kept simple poutine I have had. The perfect comfort food for yet another cold weather day in Maine. Have been impressed by all the food from Bissell. Truly the only negative still stands being the fact it's on Thompson's Point and required paid parking (not Bissell Brothers call but still). One of the most popular Maine breweries for a reason especially in the IPA game. Give all their other style of beers a try too though, top notch brewery!