Hey Sailor in Searsport, Maine, delivers something surprisingly rare along this stretch of coast:…read morebold, confident flavor that actually lands. I'm from New Orleans, where food doesn't whisper--it speaks up. After spending a full month traveling the Maine coast from Bar Harbor to Yarmouth, I found plenty of fresh seafood and scenic charm, but very few dishes that truly woke up my palate. Then I walked into Hey Sailor. This place doesn't hold back. The flavors are layered, intentional, and memorable--each bite feels thoughtfully built rather than simply assembled. There's a balance here between creativity and comfort, with dishes that feel both elevated and satisfying. It's the kind of food that makes you pause mid-conversation because your attention suddenly shifts to what's happening on the plate. In a region where subtlety often takes the lead, Hey Sailor confidently turns up the volume without losing finesse. It's not just good for Maine--it's good, period. If you're someone who craves food with depth, personality, and a little punch, this is a stop worth making. For me, it stood out as one of only two places on this entire coastal stretch that truly delivered that kind of experience.

Never written an online review in my life. traveling. "hey…read moresailor" had a funky name and advertised good tacos. give it a shot, right? $8 per taco-which seemed like a lot- but expecting a big crunch very tasty taco. Nope. tiny. think smallest grocery store street taco wraps. they doubled them up presumably to add weight to it and to keep it from falling apart but they did anyway. which was a minor miracle because there was barely anything in it. said it would be ready in an hour. took hour and 15 min. worst of all, they left out the sauces which presumably would give these tiny things some personality. got house made taco chips to go with it, they tasted like they had been sitting around a lot longer than an hour. terrible salsa. like diced tomatoes and water. overall, fifty bucks (sixty after tip) for 4 little soft tacos and some nasty chips. I get it. it's a tough business and hard to get good help. I had my own small restaurant for 40 years. but I was always there making sure everything was as good as possible. and it was. get it together guys. put some effort into it and don't disappoint people like us traveling who don't want fried seafood or pizza, for Christ's sake.

When in Belfast this is one of my must go to places. I go in early june to get the fried fiddlehead…read moreferns which are not easily found. They also have a great side salad to go along with a super tender lobster roll. The standout dish... the fried haddock bites. This could be the best fried fish in Maine! The service is quick with plenty of help. Never had a bad experience here A+

We came in for my friend's birthday. I called to make a reservation told him that it was going to…read morebe his birthday so I wanted a chocolate cake at the end.. so coming in I made a reservation for 7 o'clock. We sat down. It took kind of a while for the waiter to come over and introduce himself. We got a drink, order appetizers then dinner. By the way my Caesar salad with shrimp was awesome. Everything came out great. Then I had to ask the waiter for the birthday cake. I just wish they had told him that it was going to be a birthday. Also, was no price on the menu for the cake.

Great food and produce. Delicious variety. First class mesclun mix! Interesting art too…read more PS: Negative reviews are all probably from NYC tourists who are upset that they had to wait in line... because a bunch of other NYC tourists overran the place before them that day and forced them to wait in line. Uhhhh... if you don't want to wait in line there are plenty of empty, mediocre establishments in town.

Loved this space and meal! Lots of beautiful vegetables and a delicious lunch of vegetarian soups…read moreand sandwiches. It's the type of meal that leaves you feeling good for a long time after.

This was our first dinner on this trip and we loved the vibe of this little town, the restaurant…read morehas a great waterfront view with outdoor dining when the weather is good. We started with one of the daily specials Cajun haddock bites, they were good but I think they would have been better without the Cajun seasoning which was a dry addition after it was cooked. We ordered lobster rolls for dinner and it was delicious, tender, flavorful meat with just the right amount of mayonnaise sauce. The fries were also good. Our server was very nice and the food was served very quickly. I would definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for a good meal.

Beautiful views but food is just Eh. Overdone and watery instead of creamy. Very small portions for…read morethe high price. Young girls seating you look as though they would rather be just about anywhere else.

Lovely friendly waitress, delicious haddock Reuben sandwiches and fries were fabulous! Women's nbA…read moreon one set of tv screens, women's softball on the others! Some very nice folky music playing on the jukebox.

Calling all Belfast bois !!! The mozz sticks were sublime. Highly recommend Signed: Unc Aread more

Darby is one of our favorite places to visit when we come back to Maine for vacation. Really cool…read morevibe, the food is always wonderful. If you are into desserts, you must try their toffee cake dessert with ice cream and yummy toffee sauce.

We stopped here for a quick bit on our way into Camden, and were very disappointed by the food--a…read morefish sandwich and very thick clam chowder. The server however was very kind and suggested we order something else. Five stars for her.

High-quality, classic Maine summer seafood fare at scenic Lincolnville Beach. Best blackened…read morehaddock around--so fresh! You'll love the onion rings and cole slaw. Ask for Jenna M and you'll receive unforgettable service.

Love this place 3rd time here Jenna was our server excellent…read morehospitality! New booths possibly? very comfortable sharp looking love the art and decor in here, clean restaurant friendly staff Delicious cocktails Yacht rock playing Food handcut fries Fish chowder great amount of potato to meat to broth ratio 10/10 Crab Dip 10/10 Corn bread warm and delicious with butter Blackened haddock tacos perfectly seasoned comes with 2 Lime crema, pico de gallo

We just had the most wonderful meal tonight. For appetizers we had beet hummus with veggies and…read morechips and the scallops wrapped in bacon. Delicious! The fish tacos and the quiche and salad entrees were yummy. The four of us were very happy. Our waitress was efficient, so friendly, looked like Reese Witherspoon's daughter and was beautiful! As we walked to our car we were awed by the incredible sunset over the bay. Wow!

We had such a lovely dinner and overnight stay via Harvest Hosts here. Staff was very friendly and…read moretiming was perfect on all parts of our meal. We sat outside in the deck and the views overlooking the marina were a dream. Very reasonable prices. Parking was ample in their own lot and easily accommodated our camper van. This was a great stopping point for us on our way up to Acadia. Highly recommend!

I'm so bummed this pub is closing :-( My cousin had her…read morewedding welcome dinner here, and it was the perfect location for such an event. The pub is quant and cozy, the cocktails strong, and the staff fun & attentive. I never had an empty glass lol. Def a charming local spot, that I would certainly visit if i was in the area. Enjoyed some bang bang shrimp, pizzas, and cheese & veggie platters. Only had 1 cocktail & then switched to wine, but they had tons of options. Hope this place reopens in the near future & best of luck to the employees that worked hard that night!

We went on a Wednesday night and had reservations at 5. They opened promptly at 5 and my…read moredaughter-in-law was sipping an espresso martini in just a few minutes. Service was QUICK and friendly. The food was good. I loved the shrimp diavolo and bang bang shrimp. The two Cajun chicken Alfredo's weren't very spicy, but still were good. The haddock sandwich needed a bit more sauce, but the fries were great. The chicken flat bread was ok.