food was wonderful. atmosphere was lovely. service was great. bartender knows what he's doing. highly recommend you try them out if you haven't been yet. read more

Food was delicious! We were a walk in and everyone was very gracious. Our server Jesi was very attentive and sweet which made the evening extra special. The handsome bartender made wonderful Bombay Sapphire gin martinis which made me very very happy! read more

Just a great experience from the old wold ambiance to the great friendly service. But oh the food! The menu is full of dishes from around the world but done with a Maine twist. You will find Italian, French, Brazilian, African tajine and of course a burger . We started with the house dip which is amazing red pepper served with beautifully roasted pita bread. The portions are huge so we decided to share the schnitzel. As expected, a huge serving. Perfectly cooked so the chicken was not dry but tender and the breading was crispy and crunchy. It had a honey mustard drizzle which I don't normally love but it worked here. We swapped the beer braced cabbage it comes with for the truffle fries which were incredible and so many even shared we could not finish them. Obviously hand cut and fried here. The flourless cake served with raspberries and cream was excellent also. Truly fine dining experience with a very well thought out and executed menu read more

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In fairness to Fresh & Co., our dining experience at a competing establishment the night before was outstanding! It was a 5-star dining experience all the way. It would be a tough act to follow no matter where we went to eat. With that in mind, I feel I'm being very fair with a 4-star rating. It was good, but it could have been better. In fact, I would be giving them a 3.8 or 3.7 if that were an option. A 5-star rating may be within their reach, but they're not there yet in my book. The location is excellent. Downtown Camden, steps from the waterfront. Check. We made 5 o'clock reservations, as the website suggested we do if we were hoping for outdoor, upper deck seating--to take in the view. That option is weather-dependent, of course--and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Unfortunately, rain was in the forecast that night. For making those reservation instructions clear and easy to understand: Check. So, we chose two seats at the bar. The bar was relatively small--there was room for ten or maybe twelve patrons--but the chairs were not crammed close together, making everyone feel cramped and crowded. Check. The bartender was clearly very experienced and friendly and she made a great Vodka Martini (very dry with a twist). Check. We started with the clam dip appetizer. It was good but could have been better. It was nothing like the clam dip that used to be very common in New England when I was growing up. I don't fault them for that, but I do fault them for having very little clam in the clam dip. Boo. Then, we both ordered the Duck. I know, boring, right? While we both like Duck, and the description of the accompanying root vegetable medley was intriguing, we couldn't help but wonder why nothing else on the menu was appealing. We *never* order the same thing (so we can try one another's dish). And, why was the seafood selection so limited -- just one item if memory serves They're in Camden, Maine--steps from the harbor. Boo. She loved everything about the dish, but I only enjoyed the Duck--I didn't care for the root vegetables. We were both too full to finish our entrees, so we left with ample leftovers. We'll go with a 'Check.' The 'Checks' outpace the 'Boos' 5 to 2. That's a 4-star rating in my book. Note: As the name implies, this is a farm (and boat) to table oriented place. The menu changes frequently. read more

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My wife and I visited on a semi-busy Tuesday night and did not have reservations. Luckily, we got seated immediately. A very quaint and cozy restaurant with a nice vibe and bar. My wife and I began with the Brussel sprouts which were excellent. Tasty, cooked fresh, and a very generous portion. My wife had the chicken Milanese and I ordered the burger. Due to dairy concerns, I ordered the burger with no cheese and the aioli sauce on the side. Unfortunately, the burger came with cheese and aioli sauce spread all over the bun. Did I send it back? No. Should I have? Yes. I peeled off the cheese and scraped of the aioli sauce. The waitress never asked how I wanted my burger and I did not realize that until several minutes after we ordered. My wife enjoyed her chicken dish. The service was poor. The waitress completely messed up my order and failed to come by for the customary check in of, "how is everything?" We needed more drinks, ice, and napkins. Our waitress disappeared on us and we had to ask the hostess/manager. OBTW, the French fries were outstanding. Seasoned to perfection. Overall, the food was excellent but the service was not acceptable. The restaurant is located down by the water in the heart of Camden with outdoor seating available. The prices were competitive for the area. read more

I have been there a number of times. Each time, the food has been great. However, the service is less than acceptable. On one occasion my wife and I felt like we were being rushed out from dining (not sure why, we are good diners and decent tippers). The prices have gone up, like other establishments, but the service is sub par. Food: great Ambiance: Ok Service: (based on my last experience) not good, and based on paying good money to be forced to eat and run, Bad. Will not be back. read more

Place is packed for amazing food, definitely need a reservation. Schnitzel was huge crispy yummy with best sautéed cabbage ever. Moqueca (Brazilian fish stew) was a great change of pace from the usual Cioppino with coconut milk, lime and cilantro. read more

Everything was wonderful. We sat at the bar- had the divine mussels and lobster risotto and my partner had the cod chowder. Both were fantastic. Service by Chris was nothing less than excellent. I want to go back again before we head back to Louisiana. This place is a must. read more

We sat at the bar and had excellent service and great local conversations. The happy hour menu hit the spot with Mac and cheese and Korean wings. Dinner was delicious with a burger and mouth watering pork belly. read more

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What a delightful find this restaurant was! It was my first time to Camden Maine yesterday - such a charming village - and I was able to have dinner at Fresh and . Of course they were extremely crowded but I was able to get a table on the patio and it was also delightful - the mussels were Amazing! (I do have to mention that the only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is that the broth was overly salted, but the freshness of the mussels and the flavor of the broth and the fabulous bread that was served with it were the best I've had and I've had really super mussels in the past including Penn Cove muscles in Seattle and and all the way to Belgium!!And I also indulged in the fresh three berry tart with a creme anglaise - it was superb! The staff is so friendly and accommodating and the atmosphere is lively and fun and that cuisine fresh, refined, and delicious! read more

Fresh & Co - Fresh three berry tart with a creme anglaise - New American Near Me - Camden, Maine

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Good food. Got the steak frites which was great. Steak was good but nothing special. The fries were actually really good. Service was great and we were attended to. Could benefit from a little bit more lighting but other than that the ambience is great. It's a good stop in Camden but I wouldn't say you should go out of your way to get here. read more

Excellent food and service! We go fairly often! We love their pork chops at this location and 13 Oak which is their Rockland location!

This review is based on TAKE-OUT, not dine in. None of the menu items seemed to blend together, not one true theme. That's the reason we actually ordered from here, my partner and I could get 2 completely dishes since we weren't agreeing on one cuisine. I ate the mussels with white wine butter and the rigatoni with fennel sausage and pink sauce. I was not a huge fan of either. The mussels had a very weird mushy texture, I didn't finish them just to be safe. The rigatoni was basic pasta, nothing to write home about. The inside and outside (patio) of this restaurant are very cute. I would go back to grab a drink, but would probably skip the food next time! read more

Great little spot. Muscle special was excellent. Salads were good. The mushroom fettuccine was quite good. My wife enjoyed her pork chop as well. Drinks were ok. But overall, very good. read more

Food is clearly coming from high quality, seasonal ingredients. The menu is limited but very gratifying. Drinks are OK, not the main focus of the place. The owner is a gem. Very friendly, outgoing, clearly very present in the business and her personality and background are a core element of the service atmosphere. Location is beautiful, right on the water, & the interior is classy but comfortable. Sweet spot! read more

The restaurant was very quaint. The service was good. The flat iron steak was a little charred but the French fried were delicious. The cod was prepared very uniquely but it was good. Overall a decent dinner. read more

Food was excellent and our waitress attentive and very helpful. The menu had enough choices without being overwhelming.

Great food, great service and atmosphere. Fresh is consistently great and the bartenders are spot on.

What a great night at Fresh! Food and service was excellent! Drinks were very nicely done. My favorite was the pasta ! Rigatoni with sausage and pink sauce. Definitely worth the $ and enjoyed ii! read more

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Everything was excellent! Loved the moqueca and lamb ragú. Even accommodated our two young kids with chicken fingers and butter noodles. Highly recommend. read more

Fresh & Co - Moqueca - New American Near Me - Camden, Maine

Lovely little restaurant in Camden. Staff were very friendly and helpful with the menu. Food was good and large portions. Would dine again.

Nice spot in the Camden area. We went for dinner and were met with a great atmosphere, and great service, but had some mixed reviews on the food. To start, we ordered the $6 bread (which I thought was rediculous to charge for). I would not recommend (tasteless/cheap). Then for dinner we tried a variety of dishes. The lamb shank was spectacular, the lobster ravioli was great (very unique - more like an Asian style), but the vodka rigatoni and the chicken were just OK. We then finished the meal with some tiramisu which was really good, but didn't really taste like tiramisu. The atmosphere was very nice, with an open kitchen and a relaxed environment (not too bustling), however, I had a vent blowing directly into my face for the entire meal, so that wasn't great. Our waitress was very nice and accommodating. We will be back again! read more

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I have to say that I was terribly disappointed in the quality of the meal I ordered. I sat at the bar and the bartender was terrific in that she provided prompt customer service and great conversation. And I'm sure that it is company policy and no fault of hers, but the pour on my two whiskey on the rocks was about a short pour as I've ever seen. Management is cutting corners. I ordered the special which was halibut with lobster in a cream sauce. Fish was dry and overcooked, and unfortunately the cream sauce lacked any flavor to help salvage the meal. Chef was probably going for "subtle" , which would've been great on a delicate properly cooked fish. I took half of it home in hopes of finishing it for lunch, but wound up, throwing it out. I did have the muscles appetizer and they were quite good. Given the stingy drinks and the mediocre food, I will not be back. read more

Lucky us! We stumbled upon Fresh & Co by chance. I was not expecting this level of dining in Camden, Maine. We were looking for something besides lobster and didn't want pizza or burgers. The food here is really good! As the name of the restaurant suggests, everything is fresh and local and the menu changes accordingly. The food is creative and cooked to perfection. Every dish was delicious. Korean style wings - 6 big plump wings in a delectable sauce of gochujang, pear nectar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce , sesame oil. Presenter beautifully with pickled celery 1/4 chicken in a cranberry and apple with creamy spinach risotto, and baby carrots. Sounds simple but was simply delicious. The risotto was so creamy and rich. Moqueca was a new twist on a Brazilian dish with cod and mussels in a coconut lime cilantro broth served with jasmine rice. Mouth watering. The portions are huge! Loved seeing an Oregon King Estate Pinot Noir on the wine list. The service is excellent. Our waitress was so helpful in describing the menu items and the ingredients. The ambiance is comfortable and cozy with an open kitchen. A true family affair - Rama and Steve owned the restaurant. Steve was mentor to chefs Ryan and Kyle and they came back to help Rama run the restaurant when Steve passed. Steve's daughter is the bartender and Kyle's wife is a waitress. read more

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Took five people out to a wonderful dinner, great service and friendly atmosphere. Highly reccomend! read more

Had the calamari and the steak. Calamari was flavorless. If you are serving calamari in a harbor town you MUST crush it! I've had better in landlocked states. The steak was good and tender but the sauce needs some work. All in all I'd skip this place, there are many other great options in town! read more

Great service and great food! Nice location! For us it was also a huge benefit that it only closed at 9pm. I had the pasta with fennel sausage. Delicious :-) read more

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I enjoyed the outdoor seating, server was great. We ordered a bowl of mussels to split, very good and fish and chips to split, the fish and chips not my favorite, nice piece of fish but the batter tasted like curry. I asked the server and she said none. Just was distracting flavor what ever it was, with the fish. read more

Hello then. It's been awhile. Have chosen to travel without comment for some time. Tonight I must speak up for a wonderful woman who is standing against NorEasters and the vagaries of Bidenonmics in the quaint hamlet of Camden, ME. Spectacular front of house attention. Better than I (or you) deserve shoulder season attention and cuisine. Snappy service at the table. A proprietor who is actually able to be everywhere at once. And my blessing! Visit if you are nearby. -NC read more

So first night in Camden and we are a very late lunch. So we waited until last min to find a place to eat dinner. In this town everything closes early. So make sure you are aware of that. So complaints first... Covid seating sucks.. they decrease the number of tables so the wait times are longer. Not their fault so that's neutral. Waiting for a table. Upon returning to the restaurant 20 mins after we put our names on the list we waited another 10-15 mins for them to seat us at one of the 4 available tables. We sat outdoors so it was nice. Oysters... fried to perfection and had great texture... you are reading this and are like that's not a complaint!... But... the coleslaw it rested on was extremely over sauces and was pretty bland beyond the hits of seasoning from the oyster here and there. 2 oyster for 14.00 a little over priced in my opinion... give me 4 fried oysters and sauce and I would be more than happy. Mediterranean Eggplant Moussaka... I know I know you are reading this and wondering why the heck a country boy from Arkansas is eating this... Because I love eggplant! Sadly this eggplant fell flat. Fried to perfection, but that's about the best part. The eggplant wasn't as tender as I hoped, and the breading had no seasoning therefor the flavor was flat. On the other hand the lamb ragout was excellent with lots of flavor. The sheep feta was great, but got over powered being on the bottom of the dish. Throw it on top so I get that tangy pop first thing. Ok now to the positives... Mussels and frites were cooked perfectly and the shoe string fries were light and crispy... loved the appetizer. Japanese Fried Chicken...... I am going to have a moment of silence for this dish....... Holy cow this dish was hands down winner for the night. The chicken was fried to perfection, juicy, and the breading was very flavorful. I wish could have finished the whole dish. Accompanied by some okonomiyaki pancakes... wow these had an amazing flavor to them and if you put some of the miso rhubarb mustard on it, fireworks in the mouth. Needless to say I highly recommend this dish... winner winner chicken dinner saved the 4th star!! Service at the table was great, and the food arrived quickly. read more

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The best food and service in Maine. We spent a week in Maine for our 30th anniversary. We started in Portland and spent our last three days in Camden. This was hands down the best food we ate in Maine. Lisa was our server and she was phenomenal. We even went to Rockland and tried "the place" and it didn't compare to the casual atmosphere of Fresh & Co and the quality of food with GF options was amazing. As we say in Texas....great job y'all. read more

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The menu is limited but mostly in a good way where it's easier to choose something quickly. Review it in advance if you have special dietary requirements. For me there's one dish that I order every time since I have a dietary restriction so I'm not always keen to return unless I crave that one thing. It's a beautiful restaurant inside and for outdoor seating. The décor inside is eclectic and interesting and outdoors there are nice strings of lights to keep it sparkly. They have a decent selection of adult beverages that all appear to be hand selected. I've been for wine tastings before and other dinner events, as a small party, and as a large group and they've always accommodated us. The dining room gets loud so if you plan to have an intimate dining experience, plan it at a non-peak time. They do accept reservations, which is helpful during the summer peak. Wait staff usually have a good understanding of the menu, which was crafted by the owner Rada and has plenty of seafood options. Give it a try. Leave the picky eaters at home. read more

Amazing place ! Very cozy restaurant! Excellent service and friendly Food amazing ! Crab and artichoke dip so delicious! Eggplant tajine so delicious and unique taste! Love it ... Pan roasted chicken very good with delicious mushrooms Cheesecake was so good! We love this place ! Chef really professional read more

A warm service acompanies the no fuss, always excellent meal. If you're looking for an entertaining Tuesday evening drop in for trivia night. read more

One of the worst meals we've ever had. We ordered the hanger steak with fries. The steak had absolutely no flavor and was very tough. The fries were drenched in some kind of grease and for some reason, jalapeños, and mostly inedible. When the waitress was telling us of the daily special, fettuccine with scallops. I asked how many scallops came in that dish she said 3. I said "only 3" and she just shrugged, as tho saying, "What do you expect?" Similarly when she came to take our food away and almost nothing had been eaten she said are you done and I responded that the steak was tough and had no flavor and she simply said "oh" and took our plate away. There were great lapses of time coming to take our order, to bring us water, or to come for the bill. read more

Food is excellent, fish stew is unique and tasty as are the Korean wings. Wait staff is friendly and helpful.

I got the hot buttered rum, which had a good amount of butter flavor and barely sweet, as well as the Brazilian coconut seafood stew, which tasted a lot like Thai curry without the spice. I enjoyed it, but would like to try the other options as well next time. Friends got the moussaka which was tasty, as well as the orecchiette, which was also tasty, but even more impressively, served on a hot plate that kept the temperature steaming even halfway through the meal. read more

Nice staff and atmosphere. Recommend the moqueca. The asian flair on the dish was a nice touch with the seafood. Lamb lollipops also recommend. Cod was good but other dishes were better. read more

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Fabulous place! For appetizers, we had the Korean style wings. As someone of asian roots, I can firmly say that the take on Korean Style chicken was well executed. It has a lot of the usual elements found in Korean cuisine, with a little twist. We also had the Moqueca and it was fantastic. A clean coconut lime broth with cod, mussels, and jasmine rice. I will say the portions are pretty big so be prepared to be in a food coma! This place changes the menu to what fresh ingredients they have. The staff is also very sweet and accommodating. Will come back next time I am in Maine. read more

Fresh & Co - Korean style Wings! - New American Near Me - Camden, Maine

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We have always loved this restaurant, but I ordered fish and chips and it was terrible. It was supposed to be a beer batter and it was bright gold, curried smelling, and thick. When I cut it open to get to the fish, it was soggy wet inside. I ate most of the haddock, but of course, none of the strange coating. The french fries were pretty soggy from the heavy fish having laid on them. we did tell our very nice waitress and she said she would speak to chef. She got back to us that cook said it was fine. Mind you there was no mention of curry on the menu. Very strange. My husband very much enjoyed his steak and the Caesar salad was great. read more