Fantastic breakfast spot. We barely missed the church rush-- it's popular!!!! Get the muffin!read more

One of my favorite breakfast stops in Maine. They have the best blueberry pancakes I've ever…read moretasted. Soft, fluffy, loaded with tiny Maine blueberries... they literally melt in your mouth. They're not cheap... $13.49 for their jumbo pancake + $2.99 if you add blueberries, and who wouldn't? You also get a side of your choice of breakfast meat. On this trip I wasn't alone, so my friend & I split 1 pancake & the 3 pieces of crispy bacon that came with. The cook was kind enough to actually split the batter to make us each our own cake. Yes, the photo below is actually 1/2 of what you normally get. We still couldn't finish it! Our server, Sam, was terrific. What a wonderful personality! He was so much fun. The coffee is decent & there's plenty of parking in their lot. Great stop if you're traversing Route 1 in Maine.

Very friendly workers and quick service! Food was brought out fast and just what we wantedread more

Nighthawk Kitchen has an entrance from the parking lot and you can order within Mast Landing…read more Beautiful spot just off the highway in Freeport. Was in the area for work and popped in. Food was good. I got the Rueben and up charged for small fries. Fries are shoestring type and were seasoned appropriately. Not sure if I'd at for an up charge next time and just do chips the corned beef is more of a shaving of it and I wish it had more flavor. Not sure if thicker cuts would help, just could put my finger on what was different. I hear and saw the Gf pizza strips and those looked amazing. If you're an introvert, ordering here is via kiosk or QR code, put in your number and they'll text you ready for pickup. No conversation needed!!

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!!

Maine Beer Company, probably my favourite brewery and all of the country as of right now…read more From their deep belief in giving 1% back to the Earth of their profits, to encasing all of their beer and glass bottles for sustainability, how clean every beer tastes. I knew I had to visit the brewery before moving back to Los Angeles later in the summer and it was a highlight of my Maine trip. What an incredible job they have done with this brewery set up. From the ways in which great service is seamless, to the woodfired pizza oven, to how easy it was to order beers. I absolutely loved this place. If you want a specific beer to try, dinner is my clear favourite.

Bucket List achieved! This place has been on my list of breweries to get to for years! I'm a huge…read morefan of Lunch and wanted to get it at the source. Location- phenomenal spot. Beautifully decorated in the interior and the giant whale skeleton is awesome. Beer is so good which I knew but having it at the source made it even more special. Cons: hard to not spend your life savings at the gift shop. Not really Maine Beers fault, more like my issue :) Service was quick and efficient. Tables were spotless. Really felt like an upscale experience but not in a pretentious way

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.

We stopped here for dinner on our way North after flying into Portland, ME and I have zero regrets…read more We had delicious appetizer of crab dip that was the equal of any crab dip back home in MD. We then shared the two patty smash burger that was absolutely delicious as well. Incredibly friendly atmosphere, excellent staff, and amazing food. Great spot for good conversation as well!

I had so much wanted to visit this farm to table restaurant. The building and spot is ideal…read more Well worth sharing with friends and family. Service was a little slow the evening we visited, but umderstable as the restaurant was fully seated. We ordered cocktails that I would have presumed would arrive before our meal Not the case. I specifically had asked for my overpriced cocktails beforehand They arrived with our meal. I did have one of the most amazingly fresh Caesar salads. Fresh greens and a nice ptesemtation Prices were steep for main entrees. My parents had a bowl of Clam chowder, I had a cup. Quality chowder but not comparable to a true Maine chowder Chowder is sometimes prepared with bacon or a salt pork base. The chowder served had actual bacon, not stated on the menu description. Very disappointed as it added to much sodium.I will be sure to pack my pocketbook and give it another chance. Maybe on a quiet day not in the midst of a Maine summer Put that Ceasar salad well presented

9/16/26 Had an 8 oz Wagyu filet, medium-rare, unforgettable-…read morethe best steak I've ever had. With a wedge salad and garlic mashed. A very fine lunch!

Royal River Grill House is located along the waters edge. The entrance is beautifully manicured…read morewith pretty flowers. The inside is warm inviting with a view of the water. There's a bar area, indoor dining area and a covered patio area for dining. We didn't not have a reservation and the wait was about an hour luckily, we found two seats at the bar where we were able to have drinks and order dinner. We started off with two cosmopolitans which were filled to the rim, however, too much lime flavor for our liking. For dinner, I ordered the chicken Marcella which was placed on a bed of mashed potatoes and with spinach. The dish was very flavorful. My husband ordered the haddock also on a bed of mashed potatoes served with string beans. My husband truly enjoyed his dish. My husband started with a bowl of New England Clam Chowder. If you're planning to dine at the Royal River, I would definitely make reservations in advance however I do find it fun sitting at the bar and meeting new people.

Man, this place is great. Every time I go here I'm more than happy with the food. The list of…read morehomemade sauces is incredible (try the spicy redneck if you like some heat), the chicken is perfectly breaded. I frequent this location for lunch at least once or twice a month, and it's never let me down. The crew is always friendly and sociable, the beer selection is huge. Great atmosphere here.

A bar with a wing menu ( a few other things besides wings) and an extensive page of sauces with fun…read morenames. Dark lighting, good music and lively chatter fill the place. We found seating and were attended to quickly for drinks and a menu. (A full order of wings gives you twelve large wings , we had lots of leftovers) buffalo was standard with mild heat, valley girl sauce had sweet notes with just mild heat. Garlic bbq was heavy on garlic and quite sweet and chicken fingers were nicely crispy and sauced to your liking. Hand cut fries were well done and malt vinegar was a plus. Kind of pricey but delicious. Our server was friendly and helpful. Give them a try.

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.

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

This was better than I thought, The beers were on point, and the space was far larger than I…read moreimagined, Nice bar, plenty of tables and lots of outside seating out back,