As a born and raised Mainah I must say I was impressed with this spot. Found in Damariscotta…read moreslightly off the main road of downtown but you may find some signage advertising on them on Main Street. I suggest you follow the signage to visit here. They have a few parking spots and some street parking available nearby too. It's a spot that you order at the counter and get a number and can enjoy either an indoor or outdoor table and wait for the food to be delivered. We enjoyed a table outside in a perfect shaded area on a beautiful day. Inside was a perfect rustic and homey vibe with some live music during our visit. Both inside and out were popular choices and we had a little line before ordering but minimal wait. Food wise my I got a lobster cilantro and lime lobster roll, while my wife got a Lemon Dill Lobster roll (both currently $30 market price). We split a large basket of fries and could not pass up splitting a current special of Homemade Blueberry Bread Pudding with Lemon Glaze. We know we made good choices when the worker taking our order was telling use we made the perfect choice of our food spread. The lobster rolls were tasty and included a good amount of lobster to them! Fries were crispy and only could have used a touch more salt and finally the bread pudding was amazing and the perfect bite to finish our meal! What a fantastic spot worth seeking out! I know even as Maine locals my wife and I would seek this spot out again. A must try if you are in the area.

When you spend money for a lobster roll, you want it to be amazing. This was!!!!…read more I ordered a lobster roll and blueberry bread pudding. The roll was fresh and delicious, the huge chunks of lobster were fresh and tasty. I got the butter option and it wasn't too heavy on butter at all. The side of cole slaw was great too. Really wonderful flavor and not too much mayo. Light and right! Blueberry bread pudding was delicious too. I wish the blueberries were integrated more and not just on top, but I would still order it again, it was so good. Friendly staff too! Parking right outside, indoor and outdoor seating, restroom inside and they take cash or credit cards.

I'm so glad to see that Ann's Book Bistro is open again. We went last night and sampled their new…read moreTapas menu and were blown away. We had their tomato fennel soup, slow cooked pork tacos with pickled veggies, and their Sparta (Greek) salad and finished with their special banana nut sundae. Finally we had a unique cocktail with chocolate tequila, Gran Marnier and Tia Marie (addictive!). All were unique and outstanding. It was also nice to see that the restaurant was packed and their unique atmosphere was hopping. We'll be back soon!

There are many terrific dining options in Damariscotta/Newcastle. But the no-doubt winner in the…read moremost underrated restaurant is Ann's Book Bistrot. We've met three groups of friends there in the past 10 days and sample pretty much everything on the tapas menu. Pork souvlaki, lamb ragu, Indian butter chicken, lamb burger, brie brûlée, bistro sesame noodles, tomato fennel soup--all of it fresh, delicious, all brilliantly presented. Quiet, comfortable at-home dining area makes for a perfect setting for perfect meals we and our dinner pals have enjoyed. Ann's Book Bistrot is just a couple of miles outside of downtown Damariscotta and well worth the trip.

A gem of a supermarket within walking distance of downtown Damarscotta. Anything your heart…read moredesires.. from raw milk to fancy wine. Organic fruit amply available. Home made delicious ginger molasses gargantuan cookies a must. Best of all an electric plug for my hybrid with comfortable seats to wait for the charge. You don't have to be a $10 member to shop. Helpful staff and excellent parking.

My husband and I have always been a bit shocked at the prices yes. So we have not shopped here much…read moreover the past few years. But. Not wanting to spend another $50 on lunch at the usual places in town we decided to grab some tuna salad today and eat outside. I bought an Asian salad with noodles and peanuts and carrots and incredible dressing. I swear, this was the best salad I've had in months if not years. I'm not kidding. Even the carrots stood out, were different. Delicious. The fennel is 2 or 3 times bigger than fennel at the grocery stores, $4.99 (usually about $3.99 at the others) 4 kinds of plantain chips. Fantastic low sugar pineapple soda from Mexico. Beautiful corn. After eating this food today at a picnic table over on Pemaquid Pond, we are doing a complete reversal and going to start shopping here a lot more. Yes it's expensive but vegetables do taste different, esp when they're not flown in from far away. And the attitudes of the employees is joyful and welcoming, such a good feeling. Good Job Rising Tide!

Definitely convenient. Also quick, friendly service and fair prices…read more Lobster and crab rolls along with hamburgers, hotdogs and tuna melts. Fries, onion rings and zucchini fries. Cole slaw. Drinks. Enough parking - at least for a Monday afternoon. I love the picnic tables.

The stars are for the service , the staff were lovely and quick. That's where it ended. Prices were…read moreegregious for the quality (poor) and quantity (paltry). Ordered cheese burgers and fries. $4 for 10 fries, yes we could count at a glance it was so few. Cheese was $1.59 extra and couldn't be bothered to give you the cheese you asked for. Burger was a frozen preformed patty pressed on the grill. Wanted to get tuna salad but their version of a roll it was on meant a hot dog bun and they wanted over $10 for it with nothing on the side. I couldn't hold in a laugh at that point. It was there on McDonald's and really try hard to spend local to support the community but this backfired.

Cool local restaurant. Incorporates a railway car into bldg…read more Nice greeting at the door. Seat yourself. Our server Gwen was lovely & hustling to take care of all her customers. The rib eye was tender; the onion rings outstanding! The baked potato , just eh ... and a decent side salad. Give it a try.

Stumbled on Reunion Station since our other option was closed. What we discovered was a welcoming…read moreold school haunt located in a converted train station. A lot of old timers and locals here, enjoying fried seafood specials, sandwiches, fries and many other diner--type dishes. The large table behind us was celebrating an 80th birthday, and happily shared the homemade chocolate cake they brought with them. Great way to start our vacation in Maine.

Delicious! We will be back! We tried cinnamon rolls, and two kinds of muffins. All were fantastic!read more

Mary D does a nice job. They're known for their sticky buns. Very nutty and large so bring your…read moreappetite Lost a lot of it's charm when they stopped serving food

Paul's bistro has the best food in town! We came the other night for dinner but I will post about…read morethat yumminess in another review! Today we came for a warm bowl of soup and fireplace , since it's chilly and raining outside. The clam chowder is a must ! It's honestly the best clam chowder I've ever tasted. It has a lot of the clam juice in it , so it's very flavorful and not overly thick like most clam chowders . It's perfectly balanced and full of clams. We also got the French onion soup. I really enjoyed their version of this classic. It has bourbon in it and has a very unique flavor. It's rich and has plenty of onions and broiled cheese on top. It has a flavor of its own , so don't come expecting your typical French onion soup! My hubby ordered the Maine lobster roll with a side salad, Instead of fries. I ordered the fish and chips remembering how tasty it was last summer! I'd probably skip the fish n chips. I didn't particularly love the taste of the fried fish. ( maybe because I am seed oil free! I'm not saying they cook with seed oils , I would just choose something else, next time ,because there are so many delicious choices ! ) Definitely check out my food pics attached! The lobster roll on their warm buttery roll is delicious! It's A nice size, too. His side salad was super fresh. The service here is excellent! Bradford was very friendly and helpful. We would've never discovered the ridiculously delicious clam chowder had he not recommended it! My only disappointment was that the fireplace wasn't burning. They said they only turn it on in the evening. They tried to clean it and get it going for us, though, so I really appreciate the effort ! They have a great staff , beautiful ambiance and a wide, delicious choice of food on their menu! If the owners read this review, perhaps they could compromise on cold rainy days and provide the fire place. I promise it will encourage more people to come in ! Pleasant surprise- they got the fireplace going as we were finishing our lunch so we moved to the chairs in front of the fireplace and just sat and enjoyed it for a few moments afterwards. Such a cozy spot.

Friendly bartender. We stopped in for a beer and maybe lunch but we were craving fried clams and…read morethey were out so we paid and left for greener pastures. The beers were super cold which was nice. They gave a lot of locals and a mug club. I'd return.

This was a surprising and amazing experience! Yes, a dive bar, but with fascinating people at the…read morebar and Kristen who worked every inch of the restaurant with the kind of efficiency I've always admired. The food was very good - buffalo wings that were the best I've had in a long time. Wayne had a pastrami sandwich with onion rings. All were soooo good! A bit off the beaten track but well worth it!

Ordered 2 pizzas 1 drop dish 1 thin crust. The thin crust was undercooked and nasty the deep dish…read moreonly had sauce and toppings in the center of the pizza leaving 2/3 of every slice crust and cheese. After seeing amazing reviews on this place I had high expectations and walked away extremely disappointed.

Incredibly aggressive staff at the register- ready for a fight when I walked in. Pretty unpleasant…read more They cut my vegetarian pizza with a blade that ran through meat. I already feel uncomfortable and I haven't even eaten it. Not a good vibe.

Delicious sandwiches. Perfect for ordering to go for a picnic or taking on a hike. Place was pretty…read moresmall but had a great view of the water.

Still the solid sandwich shop staple you hope to have in your area. Well made sandwiches with fresh…read moreingredients and an appropriate amount of meat