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    3.8 (170 reviews)
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    Amaury J.

    Our recent dinner at Gather was a 5/5 experience -- we're already planning our next visit. From the moment we parked and saw the beautiful building housing the restaurant, we knew it was going to be a special spot. We dined on a Saturday with reservations. While the restaurant wasn't packed, there was a steady crowd so I'd definitely recommend booking ahead, especially during tourist season. The space is large and open, with rustic decor that felt cozy and romantic. The service was outstanding. Our waitress walked us through the menu, helped us pick out mocktails (#becauseDryJanuary), and checked in regularly without ever making us feel rushed, even though we were the last ones dining. The food was incredible. Most of the menu featured locally sourced ingredients, which we loved. We started with the mussels in vermouth sauce and the Maine crab dip, which was hands-down the best we've ever had. The Smash Burger was delicious, and the short rib was unbelievably rich in the best way. We wrapped up with a perfect crème brûlée. Oh, and those mocktails? So good, I almost forgot they were alcohol-free. We can't wait to go back!

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    Taylor P.

    Had a great meal at Gather! They use fresh, local ingredients, and the menu is very gluten-free friendly. I had the sweet corn curry with bison, which was delicious, and the marinated ribeye was also excellent. The tables are a bit close together, and it's not overly fancy, but the food was great and reasonably priced overall. Would for sure come back.

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    Danielle V.

    Went here for restaurant week, and it was the first time trying the restaurant. First off it's the building is super cool, it looks like an old meeting building. They have a large bar, open seating and kitchen concept. Our waitress was lovely. We for a bottle of wine (decently priced) and then our 3 courses for restaurant week. The chowder was fantastic, braised pork was fantastic and crème burlee. I will be back to try some more dishes!

    Bill D.

    Gather is built into a former Masonic Lodge. They have used the open space in such a way that even though it's very open, it feels very cozy. The decor is kind of rustic which is both casual and elegant and is perfect for their farm to table menu. The staff was very cheerful and friendly. Quick to offer suggestions but didn't hover too much. The food was fantastic! We started with the truffle fries which were a big hot for the four of us. Crispy and delicious. My Smash burger was perfectly cooked and not at all pretentious. Two orders of orichiette pasta came out and were resoundingly complimented. The roasted squash dish was a fall winner, too. Great selection of cocktails, beers, and cocktails, too. What an amazing spot!!!

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    Doreen J.

    Was a nice evening. Went for restaurant week and we were so glad to get to try it. Can be on pricier side when not restaurant week. The kitchen is open and on an old stage. Very cool atmosphere ! It's worth a splurge! Drinks were fabulous-real mixology involved.

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    Jorgie N.

    The building is alluring and the design for Maine is far cooler than most things I saw. The food is incredible. Our party of 6 ordered one of every entree! We started with the crab dip.. which was decadent and divine. The salad was also delicious with a grilled Smokey kale in it and watermelon and feta and cornbread croutons. All the cocktails were creative and good size and price. The entrees offered something for everyone from the most finicky young adult to a vegan. The steak frites were great, the truffle fries amazing the carrot dish and explosion of flavor ! The short rib tacos with grilled pineapple salsa I will try to recreate.. the wild mushroom pasta to die for. Incredible experience. Every dish!

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    Todd R.

    My wife and I celebrated our anniversary here this past weekend and were very pleased. We have had a number of friends and coworkers recommend that we try it and finally got around to going. First off, I must commend them for an excellent plan to handle the coronavirus restrictions. Reservations were required as well as texting/calling upon arrival. Face masks were required and tables properly separated. The touch less bill payment option was very cool as well The food was very good. My wife and daughter spilt a beet salad which they enjoyed, especially the goat cheese which was very strong but delicious. I had the crab fritters which were a bit mushy but very flavorful. For entrees, my wife had the summer steak which was perfectly cooked. I had the flounder with lemon, capers and brown butter which was very good. My daughter ordered a gluten free pizza which was surprisingly excellent for GF. The service was super friendly but a bit slow and distant at times. I am willing to overlook it due to the fact that our waitress seemed to be covering a lot of tables and dealing with the difficulties of extensive outdoor seating due to the pandemic. We will definitely be back.... especially since the brunch menu looks fantastic!!

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    Christy K.

    The food here was beyond belief! The flavors were divine, the food was incredibly fresh, and the menu is environmentally and ethically produced and discarded (for composting). I loved that their menu told about farms where they source their food. You know you are getting fresh, free range options. If you have Emma as your server, you will be very lucky. She knows the area very well and can provide area recommendations for visitors. Her service was great!

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    Wonderful vegan options. Good service as well. Just a great spot all in all.

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    Really cute place, accommodating to our large party. Not a huge menu but enjoyed everything being locally sourced.

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    Delicious! Went on a week night and got seated immediately. Food was great. Cozy atmosphere. Would recommend!

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    Burgers are dry. Pickles are funny, super vinegar. Service is excellent. Computers are down so the check take a long time.

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    Clayton's Cafe & Bakery

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    I do wish there were a chance to give 4.5 stars, because my GOODNESS, I should have ordered by…read morephone because the wait, even at a slower time of day, was quiiiiite long! Nonetheless, the food was really delicious once we got it. I had a very yummy veggie burger (spicy mayo, avocado, tomato, lettuce, I think?) and my spouse got an excellent Turkey BLT. They made an iced tea/lemonade mix to order and it was not too sweet and super refreshing. Overall, excellent, but do call ahead.

    Nice local hang out with quite a few options from sandwiches, bakery, treats, soups, and iced…read morecoffees. I've been in here a few times, but it's been a while. Ordered a special today and the barbecue chicken was very good. My hangup was Service and I see this everywhere. Too many people standing around. I arrived at 1:30 PM with no one in line and a handful of people eating inside and outside. I waited at least 15 + minutes for a sandwich. It seemed to me that a strong emphasis was on takeout orders, and DoorDash with only two people making sandwiches and 4 ee's behind the register and coffee bar hanging out talking. I wasn't really in a huge hurry yet my two or three ingredient sandwich should've been out significantly faster than what I experienced. I'd probably give it three and three-quarter stars and yes, I would go back.

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    Friendly staff, but gin martini was weird somehow, even remade. It arrived with a floating layer of…read morecrushed ice. Dressing on wedge was skimpy, but they did happily supply more. Blackened shrimp were basically too spiced to eat without being scraped off, but that may well be just my opinion. The floor is wood but completely uncared for, literally black with use. Not dirty, mind you, just scraped bare and stained, no finish left. The overall impression was just skimpyness and a budget feel. But it has its loyal fans: a couple from MA said that they had driven up for it just to visit. Good for them. I'd rather go to Bernie's, which is immaculate but no bar, or pay the money and go to Sicilian.

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    Porter Kitchen + Bar

    Porter Kitchen + Bar

    3.7(14 reviews)
    5.9 mi

    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.

    December 4, 2025 My…read moremother and I went to Porter's today for lunch. I hadn't been to the Harraseeket Inn for 25 years, so I was anxious to see what had changed. It took a few minutes to be seated, since no one was manning the reception station. Apparently that's waitstaff's job - when they're not doing 100 other things. This is an oversight on the restaurant's part and something I pointed out to the manager. Once we were seated though, our experience blossomed into something really wonderful. Neither my mother nor I ordered appetizers.... Since we figured that lunch would be enough (it was). They don't serve bread or crackers or anything as a gratuity - which is probably a cost-saving as well as time-saving measure. It also forces you into buying one of their "small plates" (appetizers), which looked wonderful but were also quite pricey. We also didn't order alcohol- which probably saved us between $30 and $50, since their cocktails were $15 and upwards. Same is true with their wines. Appealing but pricey. I ordered the beef short rib entree ($38) (see attached photo) with a small Caesar salad and their wild mushroom ragout. The beef was some of the best I've ever had. It was fork-tender, juicy, and flavorful in ways that are hard to describe. As for the wild mushroom ragout.... It was cheesy and delicious, but lacked any visible mushroom. I told our waitress so and I hope she passed it on to the chef. My mother ordered their Grilled salmon, served on a bed of cranberry quinoa and topped with an avocado sauce that was amazing (see photo). ($41). The food was so good that there was no hope of taking any home. We wiped out everything! (See photo) We hard coffee with our meal and with taxes and tip, the bill came to $118. Well worth it for such a fabulous meal. We'll go back, but with my father and eldest daughter in tow next time!!

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    Dinning area

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    Porter Kitchen + Bar

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    Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster - Lobster Roll Bisque

    Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster

    3.6(435 reviews)
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    Cute place with outdoor picnic tables My spouse esp loves…read morethis place Order at the counter Covered tables by the boats & water parking available

    I was really looking forward to trying this place, but unfortunately it was a disappointing…read moreexperience. We ordered the seafood combo basket with haddock, scallops, clams, shrimp, and onion rings, along with a lobster roll. The seafood combo was definitely generous in portion size--there was a lot of food--but unfortunately, quantity couldn't make up for the lack of quality. The haddock was dry and completely lacked flavor. The scallops were overcooked and tough, and the shrimp were tiny and tasted like frozen, pre-packaged shrimp. Even the onion rings were disappointing--they were overly greasy, and the batter had virtually no seasoning or flavor. The lobster roll was a decent size, but it also lacked the flavorful taste you'd expect. It wasn't terrible, but it certainly wasn't memorable or worth recommending. We spent over $90 for what turned out to be a less than mediocre lunch. The atmosphere didn't help either. The inside dining area was warm and uncomfortable. They have a beautiful rooftop deck with an amazing view, but there's no canopy or shade, making it difficult to enjoy on a sunny day. The metal stools become hot in the sun and have no backs, so they're uncomfortable to sit in for more than a few minutes. Overall, this place has a great location and beautiful views, but the food and dining experience simply didn't justify the price.

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    Lobster Pound

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