One of the best places I've been to! We stopped here on a road trip to Rockland for lunch. This…read moreplace had a ton of options to choose from for lunch (i.e. sandwhiches, hot bar, etc). Not to mention, I was so tempted to order all the lovely baked goods and treats. They looked amazing. The seating was super accessible and expansive, and everyone here was super welcoming and hospitable. I hope to be back next time I am in time for a sweet treat! The cookies looked amazing.

Wild Oats was the perfect surprise stop on our road trip from Portland to Bar Harbor. We pulled off…read morein Brunswick for a quick break and ended up having one of the best coffee experiences of the entire trip. I walked in thinking I'd order something simple, but Jocelyn somehow anticipated exactly what I wanted before I even said it -- an oatmeal latte with honey infused right into the espresso. It was warm, silky, lightly sweet, and honestly one of the most thoughtful, dialed‑in drinks I've had anywhere. You can tell when someone really knows their craft, and she absolutely does. We also grabbed the curried chicken sandwich, which was fresh, flavorful, and the perfect balance of creamy and bright. It's the kind of sandwich that makes you pause mid‑bite and go, "Wait... this is really good." The whole place has that cozy‑local‑favorite energy -- friendly staff, great food, and the kind of coffee that makes you want to reroute your trip just to come back again. If you're driving through Freeport, Camden, or anywhere along the coast, Wild Oats is 100% worth the detour.

Before I get into the issues we experienced, I will say that we had a great night. Our server was…read morefantastic, the space is beautiful, and some of the food was tasty. The issues were glaring though. We arrived early for a group reservation of 10 and started at the bar. The service was very slow and we got the sense that the bartender was frustrated that we showed up early with the idea to have a cocktail before our reservation. Bar service continued to be painstakingly slow throughout the night. The restaurant was somehow out of several of their menu options (despite the restaurant not being busy on a weekend day). Not the end of the world, but it left us asking some questions. The major issues really arose when our entree courses were served. They had somehow ran out of french fries, and you could see that in the portion size of the frites in our steak frites (the picture included in our review was our plate -- we had BY FAR the most fries out of those at the table who ordered steak frites). And they ran out of steak - one of the people at our party who ordered steak frites was served a hamburger (which isn't even on the menu). Overall, I thought that we overpaid for the food and if it wasn't for the good company at our dinner - I would have been very frustrated.

Not by any means bad, but so many flaws and so far below my high expectations from other reviews…read morethat my 2 star rating is appropriate, though it gives me no pleasure to do so. I have no issues with my waitress, Brianna or any of the other staff I interacted with. And, while the food certainly sounds interesting on the menu, it doesn't translate to tasty, attractive plates and this needs attention desperately. The menu is very small, all fitting easily on one page. There were no specials. My appetizer was the best thing of the meal, Roasted Cauliflower, with fava cream, roasted almonds, fresno puree, mint oil, and duck crackling. The plating was attractive. I liked the subtly minted fava cream (think hummus), the cauliflower florets tender and sweet from the roasting. But the mint leaves were whole (should have been julienned), the almonds didn't seem particularly roasted, and as for duck cracklings? I forgot they were even there until I reread the menu this morning while writing this review. There were 5 specialty cocktails listed on a card on the table. My Water Street Ol' Fashioned was made with Knob Creek bourbon, Liqueur 43, maple, honey, burnt orange. It wasn't sufficiently chilled. But the flavor was good, it seemed strong enough, and the cherry was of high quality; perhaps Luxardo. The wine list included some unusual selections, including an ice wine from Ontario by the glass, which I had with dessert and enjoyed. My entree was - there's really no other way to put it - a disaster. Braised Lamb: charred eggplant, blistered red pepper, polenta cake, mint gremolata. First impression: what incredibly sloppy plating! Everything piled onto one side of the plate, stray crumbs on the other side. Like somebody tripped but caught themself on the way to delivering it. This was not a cohesive dish. It was a collection of ingredients. The meat lacked flavor (what was it braised in - water?) and was divided into two odd-shaped chunks. The eggplant was chewy and sour, not noticeably charred as described. The greens (pea greens?) were a tangled mass off to one side, uncut and difficult to eat. Even with these flaws it might have been saved by a flavorful sauce to bring it together but there wasn't any. I would have added salt but there was none on the table and I didn't bother to ask. I hoped maybe they could redeem themselves with a good dessert. Sadly this was not to be. Just 4 things on the menu, none of them sounding very interesting. I should have just settled on the Affogato - hard to get this wrong. Instead, and untypically for me I chose the Chocolate Pot de Creme, unimaginatively described "... strawberry jam, vanilla granola." Like chocolate pudding out of a box (or how I remember it, being over 50 years since I've had it). The granola? Literally like they opened a box of cereal and dumped some on top. The jam unmemorable but it added contrasts in sweetness. Some whipped cream and maybe chopped mint would have been welcome additions. They had the audacity to list "Bread & Butter" in their small plates section. Described as "warm bread, lemon chive butter." How unimaginative! And while it is unfortunately getting more common to charge for bread, I believe strongly that table bread should be free. Always. Some good things too. The main dining room and bar are beautiful, with an uncluttered, modern look mixed with country touches like a farm table adorned with some wine bottles and potted plants, a worn oriental rug beneath. Knick-knack shelves on the walls, painted vines on the walls. Mostly soft jazz playing for music. But the long and thin layout is a drawback because no table gets good views, especially on the porch. I could have faced the outside windows with a view of the parking lot or the open windows to the inside, where I sat, where my views were cut off by large plastic plants. Really the best place to sit is at the very attractive bar. Where, by all means if you're staying at the hotel have some drinks and a snack, but I suggest you seek other alternatives for dining.

Maine Street bistro is a good addition to the wide range of restaurants on Maine Street in New…read moreBrunswick. We already have some excellent local Asian restaurants but we don't have too many places, serving upscale bistro and pub food in an attractive setting. As this was our first time here, our server, Joshua, Was especially helpful and attentive in beverage and menu selections. And he did a really nice job of trying that all of the dishes came out at the right time in the right order, which isn't done often enough. Joshua highly recommended the falafel and I join him in that recommendation. The switch to lentils is the base made an exceptionally light but tasty version of a wonderful favorite. The mug, fish and cabbage dish was delicious, though maybe a bit larger certain of lentils, maybe with a bit more spice, would've made this dish even better . The risotto with crab was delicious, but the crab was lost in the dish, so it probably would be better as a crabcake or as a amount of crab meat on top of the risotto. And normally addition to risotto are made at the very end anyway, so this makes sense to get the most out of the crab. We had several glasses of wine, with generous pours; the Sancerre was exceptionally good and paired well with everyone's dishes. There are some excellent local beers on top as well for those who want beer rather than wine. One of our group had some of the oysters and said that they were extremely fresh and delicious - they were local from Brunswick (Mere Point). The desserts and after dinner drinks looked good, but we were full enough that we'll wait until another visit to do that.

Carolyn was our server. She was terrific. Highly attentive. Our meals were delicious. The crudo was…read morethin tuna with pickled onions, basil oil, shaved foie gras. The risotto was specially made without dairy. The smash burger a decadent treat. We will return.

It's raining, it's gloomy, and the weather is cool, and your body is calling for a hot bowl of pho…read more It's been a while since the last time I've dined here. We came in at 4ish, we were seated quickly, service was friendly, and the AC was super cold. Perfect time to slurp the savory, long-simmered beef-based broth. But, I was disappointed since the broth was lacking that depth and balance with a hint of sweetness that I was looking for and that I'm used to every time I eat pho. The bowl of pho was okay, not great. I had to add hoisin and sriracha to tweak the taste according to my liking. It had a lot of tender meat, from the brisket, tendon, and meatballs. It satisfied the craving, but overall this was not the best broth in this area, and would perhaps drive to Portland instead of settling here.

I would give this 4 stars if it wasn't for the service at the restaurant. I've been coming to…read morelittle Saigon since i was 19 years old!!! I'm 30 now, and the woman who is and always is there is so unfriendly to me still and everyone I'm with!! Horrible service. Great food though

Fantastic gourmet shop to grab key things you need for entertaining: wine, cheese, salami, &…read morehousemade dips for your charcuterie, the tastiest crispy chips. Don't miss the frozen case featuring Afterglow ice cream sandwiches made in Maine. People will fight over the Classic sweet cream between brown butter chocolate chip cookies. The restaurant no longer has regular hours. But their Wiener Wednesdays featuring inventive hot dogs, along w/ curated pop-ups are not to be missed. They're really community-minded, so great local stop.

If only I lived closer... I'd be at Vessel & Vine ALL. THE. TIME…read more I've been a huge fan of this wine store for years. It's got so much character, and the people running it are some of the nicest humans ever. I don't think I've ever left without a smile on my face, or without a bottle (or two) of something new and interesting. Their selection is incredible; not just wine, but also vermouths, Campari, and even pasta and bread?! Like, what don't they do? And the vibes??! Perfection. In the winter, it gives a mix of Scandinavia and Spain, and I'm so here for it. Oh, and they have a full wine bar with pours and bites. Just go... you'll thank me later.

My go to place for soups. The most delicious soups and scones around. I have been going here for…read moreyears. I always stock up when I'm there. Great service at great prices.

Little parking lot, little building, but big flavor from excellent choices. Wonderful to pop in and…read moregrab a bite that doesn't disappoint. What could try to get away with being basic instead pulls off with a flourish an elevated gourmet experience.

We loved our dinner at Cameron's Lobster House. Make sure to go early since they close at 7pm…read moresharp, no exceptions. We shared the clam chowder which was great. I got steamers which were sweet and yummy. My husband ate the fried scallops dinner which was also great. Seafood is very fresh and you can't beat the prices. Love the vintage vibe which includes a drive up service for folks who want to eat in their car like they did in the 1950s. Definitely a place to try when in or near Brunswick. I will definitely be back. Also our server was amazing.

We got lucky and were the last people seated here for dinner on the evening we arrived…read more Service was friendly and the steamed lobster was delicious. I chose to get a lobster BLT wrap with beans and Cole slaw and we got a hot dog for my daughter who loved it. This spot is neat in that it has a drive-up covered area think old school at your car window service, as well as a cute indoor seating area and covered patio area as well. We tried their pecan bread pudding and it was delicious.

Service was okay. Pretzel and beer were tasty. The bread rolls reminded us of store bought canned…read morebiscuits. Red cabbage was cooked to mush and overly sweet. Spaetzle was dry and luke warm and the schnitzel was paper thin and not well seasoned. Apple strudel was tasteless. The advertised fresh cream on the strudel tasted like spray can cream. Being German and knowing what German food should and can taste like, I would most definitely not recommend this restaurant.

Great service, excellent cuisine, friendly pub vibe. We had such a lovely dinner out with friends…read more We all enjoyed our respective meals. The full bar was a great complement to their extensive beer menu

Cute small family owned Thai restaurant. Mostly a carry…read moreout but they do have a few tables for people traveling ( us ). Both the service and the food were great. I had the green curry which was served in a bowl ( not what I was used to ) more saucy but delicious. My friend had the shrimp pad Thai , also delicious. No leftovers says it all .

What a hidden gem in Brunswick!!! Their wonton soup is OUT OF THIS WORLD and my favorite. Quick…read moreand friendly service. They have an extensive menu and lunch specials as well. Everything I've ordered has been very fresh and delicious. The inside is cozy and welcoming. Plenty of parking as well. Family owned is the cherry on the top. Enjoy

We are not from around here otherwise this would be my new favorite restaurant!…read moreBut...we were just driving through and looking for a place for a meal....we saw the outside thought it was cute, we looked up reviews and decided to try it! Our experience was a 11/10! We were treated so well from the moment we stepped in....from the owner Wayne, to our server John. Our wine was good, I had the grilled chicken sandwich and my husband had the fish and chips and we were both pleased with our choice! We dined outside on the patio and the ambiance was fabulous. Unfortunately I'm not sure we'll be back as we were just driving through, but I highly recommend the Montsweag!! Definitely try it!

Easy parking, menu with variety. Had the chicken fried chicken which was yummy and large. Their…read morecream gravy a little different than biscuits and gravy kind...so good. The flatbreads looked great and I'm not usually a flat bread person. Both tables around us had us a dip type appetzer with bread sliced that also looked great. Bar area was hopping.