2/20/26 Why venture into a place with so many poor reviews?…read moreWhy take that risk? A taste for Adventure I would say. The need to confirm, or to set the record straight. So, here goes: Abbie, the waitress , was sweet, all smiles, welcoming, anxious to please. The place is on a main street with easy parking, is clean, sparkling, inviting. But I was the only patron... One has a choice of salsas- I had the corn- mild, a mix of flavors, very good. I had a small wings- Buffalo sauce- with blue cheese dip- I have honestly never tasted better. Astounding. The enchiladas were beef with chili con queso- Too rich. Couldn't finish them. In sum- a pleasant surprise considering the preceding negative reviews- I will stop again next time through.

A friend recommended Salsa, and after reading all the horrible reviews, my husband and I honestly…read morethought, what the heck--can it really be that bad? We decided to check it out for weekend brunch. We were the only ones there, which surprised us, because the space itself is adorable and beautifully done. I ordered the breakfast tacos, and my husband had the breakfast burrito--both were incredibly fresh and absolutely delicious. We left thinking... okay, maybe that was just a fluke. Fast forward a few days later, and we went back for lunch--still puzzled by all the terrible reviews after such a great brunch experience. We started with the nachos, and once again--amazing. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared. We had planned on ordering more, but the nachos were more than enough for two (honestly, probably three). We're already excited to go back and keep trying more items on the menu. Our server, Katie, was exceptional. She was warm, attentive, and incredibly helpful when explaining the menu and drink options. Her service really elevated the experience. All in all, we're genuinely confused by the negative reviews. Maybe things were different early on and they had to work out the kinks, or maybe expectations of Mexican food vary (you know what I'm talking about, those "chain" restaurants where everything tastes like it just came out of a can from Sysco) more than we realize. What we can say is that every visit we've had has been excellent, and we'll definitely continue supporting this spot.

My monthly "diner-club" excursion with my friend brought us here, after I saw the fish and chips…read morepictures on Instagram. I love the fact we could make and change our reservation via Open Table, which removes the uncertainty. I saw that it was recommended as well. I'm glad we did, because while it may not look busy, the restaurant fills quickly once all of the reservation parties arrive. The good news, is they have a decent sized bar, so if you are by yourself, you can find a seat typically around dinner during the week. We were politely greeted when we arrive and brought to your table, once side was wooden bench seating and the other was a chair option. It was comfortable. There wasn't a TON of space in between tables, especially if they are moving tables around to accommodate larger parties. Squeezing in between can get kind of awkard, especially in the winter with jackets. My recommendation make sure your plates and glasses are as far from the edge of the table as you can make them. one of our plates, was bumped/nudged by a butt as a person at the next table got up to leave. Luckily, the food wasn't touched. Food and drink were delicious! I love the fact they have creative non-alcohol options - so spritzy and delicious. I look forward to returning when I'm not driving to try their drinks with spirits. They are very creative with their concoctions. I had the scotch egg to start - so good, I made my friend try a bite, since she had never had one. Savory, i loved the mustard they served with it as well. Yolk was perfectly how I like it. My friend got the fried jumbo shrimp! HOLY JUMBO !!! She enjoyed them and had plenty of leftovers to bring home. I had the fish and chips...They should also use Jumbo in the description. I don't think i have ever had a piece of fish so large in a fish and chips dish. I ate about 1/3 of it and half of my fries and had to take the rest home. It was crispy and delicious and the leftovers will tasted great. The environment was cozy and because of that, it can get VERY LOUD - small space with a lot of conversations. My apple watch went off a few times with a decibel warning. Our server was prompt, helpful and accurate. Parking is parallel street parking if you don't want to pay. We were able to easily find parking on a Wed night for a 6pm reservation. I look forward to returning to try other dishes...Next time, I will be sure to save room for dessert!

well just left the restaurant. our reservation was at 6:15 we still had not received our food…read moreat 7:45 got to watch and hear yelling from the kitche, harried frustrated staff...we did get our appetizers only one of which was good. two of the appetizers were incredibly salty. we finally asked to get entrees as takeout as were tired of waiting the fish and chips oily and no seasoning and had ordered double patty burger and received one patty. Went home and ate leftovers instead

Had a great experience at Freeport Oyster Bar. The oysters were incredibly fresh, and I tried their…read morePepper-tini cocktail which was amazing with them. If you like a good dirty martini, you'll love this drink--it has that same savory, briny vibe but with a really fun twist. Perfect pairing with the oysters and a great spot overall.

Good spot for happy hour and quick small meal! $5 beer and good food. I would skip the pineapple…read morehot dog but everything else was good. Grilled cheese and oysters are worth the try!

We had the most amazing service from our bartender Ralph! Highly recommend asking for Ralph if you…read moresit at the bar. The other bartender was extremely rude and had a major attitude.

Had a family meal - indoors due to the cold weather…read more We especially enjoyed the Vignarola carbonara - rich but not too heavy, and the zucchini was firm as it should be not mushy. The smashburgers and fries were a hit as well. The vegetable Wellington was delicious- really didn't know what to expect but it was a cool take on a tired classic. The wines were reasonably priced - we had a Mas Josephine Côtes du Rhône, which paired nicely with the pasta.

Oh my god. This is…read moremy second time coming here and it just gets better! The location is in a super cute part of Cumberland and the inside is very aesthetically appealing. You have to try the lasagna and risotto balls!!! (Also focaccia is to die for) Basically everything is to die for. Our server was super lovely and if you ever wanna venture out of the Portland food scene this is a must spot.

The food was great, wine recommendations where lovely, cocktails where good. Service was great with…read morethe proper amount of spacing between dishes. Ambiance was good. Sat at the high top family style table. You can also sit at normal tables. Risotto balls were delicious! The lasagna was so light and refreshing, it is not like your normal heavy Italian lasagnas. CeAsar salad was also very good. I would skip on the roasted red pepper hummus next time. It was good but not needed. I would love to try the Babganesh however they were sold out. For good reason I'd imagine as everyone around me tried to order it. All in all a great spot, and would recommend if you'd like to get out of portland for a meal.

There seems to be a lot of good, bad, and indifferent reviews of The Barn, so we decided to try it…read moreout. Cute updated Barn converted to a restaurant. Full bar, indoor and outdoor seating. We sat inside this visit as it recently rained and was still wet outside. Updated hours so the open up at 12 Friday and Saturday, 10-4 on Sundays. Wednesday and Thursday 4-9. We were greeted by friendly staff and seated quickly. Ordered the "Smokey Margarita" mezcal replaces the tequila and a tahine rim, very delicious. Ordered the RI Stuffies. Quahog, chorizo and cornbread, interesting and comforting. I got the cilantro lime fried chicken sandwich with fries. Sandwich is delicious and the fries are crispy. The coleslaw on the sandwich make it tough to eat and a bit messy, but still good. Michele got the fish and chips. Their fryers are gluten free safe. So she was happy about that. All in all a great meal, wish my sandwich wasn't so runny with the Cole slaw. I would come back to try their pizza and other offerings.

Went with two others for dinner on a Friday night. A well done and comfortable barn…read moretransformation. We ordered three different dinners including pizza and salads and all were enjoyable. The service was very attentive'

The last time I paid the Harraseeket Inn a visit it was nothing to brag about. But someone has…read morestepped up their game ladies and gentlemen. From musty dive hotel bar, and not one of the fun ones (well there was this one older lady that would serve you the strongest drink of your life whether you told her you were driving or not but other than that), to fine dining. Beyond impressed! This place is BEAUTIFUL and I don't know how they did it, but it doesn't have that smell anymore. And anyone that has been there in the past knows exactly what I'm talking about. Kinda like your grandmother's basement after a flood from 15 years ago that no one probably cleaned up. Yeah you know the smell. The short ribs were gorgeous, the reduction was perfect and the wild mushroom au gratin was heavenly. NY strip was perfectly tender, seasoned well and cooked to perfection. I'm never surprised anymore when a restaurant forgets what "medium" actually is. Sadly, I'm at the point where I'm surprised when they get it right. Pleasantly, but still surprised. This place, definitely gets my vote when I go to Freeport to spoil myself. If you haven't gone here yet, you're doing it wrong.

We moved to Freeport a year ago and have tried various restaurants to get familiar with our…read moresurroundings here in our new town. Porter House is one that we hadn't tried yet until tonight. Our server was delightful, very efficient, and kind. The food, however, was absolutely awful. The diver scallops were the size of bay scallops and tasted like burnt molasses. And the risotto was far from a risotto, unfortunately. We barely had four bites. When the server took our plates, they were still full of food, and when he asked if we wanted a to go box, we said no . We thought that might be a red flag about our experience. But it was not and that's not his fault. We've eaten in dozens and dozens of restaurants and this by far was the worst food we've ever experienced.

When visiting Maine I was on a hunt to try as many lobster rolls and this one took my top spot!…read moreThis was my first rolls and nothing lived up to this one for the rest of the trip, the meat was perfectly done and not chewy at all, the staff were so kind! Loved that there was plenty of seating both inside and outside. Also, for anyone gluten free they have gluten free rolls that was surprise for the person in our group who is gf.

Excellent lobster rolls $31, so much fresh lobster. Nice fries too. Great service and atmosphere…read more Most highly recommended.

We remember when Buck's first started here in Freeport, across from the Big Indian. It was good…read morethen and the times we've been back, off and on throughout the years, it continues to be good. The portions are pretty decent for the price and the service has always been excellent! They have plenty of seating and parking. They have a bar upstairs and a studio bar downstairs and I believe they still hold live entertainment from time to time. They have a variety of dishes on the menu and specials as well. So something for everyone. And they have 4 BBQ sauces on the table to choose from and I still love their Blueberry BBQ Sauce!! We just found out they do a hot chicken wing challenge!! You get 6 wings to eat in 3 minutes, no drink, dip or sides - once eaten, you have to wait 5 minutes, again with nothing else to cool your mouth down with...if you make it, you get your picture taken and put on the wall and a T-shirt and the wings are free. If you fail, you have to buy the wings. :) We both ordered off the special and tried the Brisket Sloppy....oooh, sooo good. I got mine with an order of Mac-n-Cheese and yum! We also tried their Burnt Ends, again YUM and I had to dunk mine in the Blueberry BBQ Sauce!! My husband had Chili and it was a large bowl and very good. Yes, the portions are decent size and we couldn't finish, but left small room and had cheesecake! Yum!!! So if you're in Freeport, Maine and want to try some BBQ or do the hot chicken wing challenge stop by!!

My husband, son, his girlfriend and I went to celebrate some birthdays. We got the family platter…read more It was a lot of food. Everything was very tasty. The only thing better than the BBQ was the service. Our waitress was amazing. She brought us to go containers without us asking and had enough so we could split the food between the two couples. The amount of to go food was great and it is still delicious! The price of the family meal looks expensive, but it was a great value based on the amount of food we got!

The burritos here are generous sizes for reasonable prices and they're delicious! Drinks are great…read moreand the seating and service is perfect. Definitely a must go to in Freeport!

Service matters more than the food. The food was okay, nothing special. But the service was bad. I…read morewas a couple of minutes early meeting a friend there, and the man behind the counter said "can I help you?" I stated I was just looking atm and waiting for someone. His response was "well, then you can wait outside; you're in customers way." There was no one else there but myself. It was completely empty. He then proceeded to stare me down until I left. The only reason I waited was because my friend talked up this place like it was the best burrito he's ever had. Again, it was just okay. The issue isn't the burrito, it's the terrible service. Do not recommend in the slightest. Edit: The owner decided to reply with an attack, which just proving my point. The owner is rude and clearly can't handle when someone calls him out on it.