We dropped in at 5 on our way to Gardens Aglow not thinking we needed reservations, but they were…read morefull. We got two seats at the bar and had amazing food and drinks. Crock of onion soup is made with Beal broth and was super delicious. My wife had the Waldorf salad and she loved it - she said the dressing needed something, probably salt. I had the fried chicken dinner with garlic mashed and roasted carrots. They fry a whole breast from a small chicken, delish!, black pepper gravy on the side and the mashed potatoes were scrumptious. We stop here a few times a year and it never disappoints Garyd

We were in Boothbay for Gardens Aglow and honestly weren't sure if we wanted to make the 30-minute…read moredrive out to Montsweag at first especially after a long day. But every restaurant in Boothbay had over an hour wait, and I can confidently say I am SO glad we couldn't get a reservation anywhere else because it led us here. We got a reservation right away, were seated early, and everything from start to finish was incredible. The food tasted so fresh and flavorful, the drinks were amazing, and the atmosphere was perfect . Cozy but still lively with live music. Truly one of those places where nothing misses. I'm from out of state and already planning to come back next year just to eat here again. I honestly can't say enough good things about Montsweag. So worth the drive and then some!

I had the special Hawaiian Burger and it was delicious. My husband had the fish Taco's and said…read morethey were ok but tasted like they were frozen fish sticks from the grocery store. Service was excellent too. We always sit at the bar. Ambiance was ok. Really old building and bar chairs could use a update.

The good: Mango habanero Wings were good…read moreCaesar salad was good Tanqueray Martini was good ($14) In house stout was good Mac and cheese was good Service was good The bad/ugly: No celery garnish with wings ? Pulled pork Sliders were dry and flavorless. Mac and cheese not as pictured. Self seating/ ordering was confusing Had to pay when using table QR menu, had to also pay at bar for drinks and choc cake. Menu was confusing (see pics) server said "I've heard it a lot" - 1)not available on their website, 2)"order online" menu created by door dash using AI??? 3) descriptions do not match items pictured Sloppy website, confusing ordering, mediocre food We Won't be back

Love this place!!! Drove by and had to stop. Super clean and inviting. Great out door seating and…read moreview of the bay. Total neighborhood feel. The guy who made our food was friendly, helpful and totally cool with us being there 5 mins before they closed. We had a lobster roll and a clam strip basket. Full of lobster! Huge strips! Totally worth the price. A must go.

The ultimate taste of Maine in a classic form of a roadside takeout. This tidy little place is…read morearound the corner from the bustle of Boothbay Harbor but you'll know as soon as you arrive by the cars and line of people. From amazing hot dogs with a grilled bun to haddock sandwiches that will leave you craving more to oyster Po boys. Cash only but an ATM is available on site. A must try for a true Maine food lover.

The Galley is THE local breakfast and lunch spot in Bath for casual, simple, fresh made, well…read morepriced meals. I'm a breakfast regular, early mornings with the local fisherman and tradesmen and mid morning with families and other locals. Just order the days special, or hope they've still got haddock chowder and pie with ice cream left (all house made and great). Booths and counter space. Very casual but always clean and bustling. Super friendly (and fast and pro) staff, even if you're from away . Coffee refills at the ready (this isn't Starbucks, don't expect an espresso machine). Off street parking in their lot, open year round. Did I mention the chowder and pie?

Stopped in for breakfast at The Galley due to a local person we met earlier that morning. He told…read moreus it is the best breakfast around and he eats there most mornings. The more you look around the more you realize why it is called the galley. If you stop in look for all of the things you might see in the galley of a ship. It is a family run diner. The wait staff were very congenial and rather cheery, the service was great, the prices were good, the portions were larger than we expected but more importantly delicious. The other patrons seemed to be locals as there were lively discussions not only at their table but from table to table. When someone new walked in there were greetings to them from other patrons. The atmosphere was awesome, the food was great, the staff were welcoming, and the decor fit the name! PS The diner was clean!

Always the best fast food joint in Brunswick!…read more This is the real deal drive in restaurant, with waitstaff that come to your car to take and deliver your order. Typical drive in food, except it's Maine and you have tasty lobster rolls as part of the traditional menu. And they are very good here! Nicely toasted bun, plenty of lobs tag with a tasty mayo dressing. Burgers, shakes and fries. Oh my! They're all great and service, too!

Late day driving around and was coming in from Harpswell, when I remembered Fat Boy Drive In…read more It has been since I was a kid since I was here. Pulled in and was greeted promptly by a young "bellhop", she handed me a menu and said I'll be back in five minutes. I was like sweet! Well 5 became 11 minutes, when I decided to see if I was forgotten. Went to the door and asked if it could order, another staff member was quick to follow me out to the car. I ordered a bacon burger, onion rings and an orange creamsicle shake. Came out fast! So not sure why I waited long to begin with. Ok wondering why I gave three stars? Delay was one. Got the wrong burger, it has cheese in it and I asked for a bacon burger. It was a plain burger, not much taste or seasoning for the burger itself. I was disappointed. Now the onion rings, excellent and the shake, amazing. I'll try them again soon to see if they can get a couple more stars

Loved this restaurant! The oysters were fresh, local, fabulous. The asparagus soup was not the…read morecreamy type, the charred flavor and just asparagus puree was delicious. The swordfish special was juicy and just the right portion size, so there was room for dessert! The chocolate ganache crumble with lime infused raspberries, to die for. And the service was excellent, perfect complement to a wonderful dinner. I'm going back because there is another dessert I HAVE to try! Love the casual French, easy ambience of this little gem.

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.

My wife Michele and I eat at WSK at least once a week. One our favorite things to get is 1 order of…read moreCajun Shrimp which has 3 large shrimp in a delicious but fairly spicy oil, butter and garlic sauce. We also get one order of Shrimp Scampi with pasta AND an extra plate. We mix both plates together at the table and have two meals that is delicious and more than enough for two. And if it's not, there is always a choice of deserts made off site by Daphne!

**November 2025: Friday Early Afternoon Visit**…read more My friend and I were wandering Wiscasset and were in need of a restroom. We couldn't find one and decided to dine in to use their facilities. I think we were among the first diners and realized that the restaurant was really nice and had such a wonderful view of the water. Our server was incredibly kind and hospitality. She informed us that the soup of the day was clam chowda to which both of us wanted right away. The chowda was flavorful and had a good amount of clams (many other restaurants choose to load it with potatoes, but not this one!). The soup does lean more brothy versus gravy-like which is a personal preference but taste wise it was still soothing. The menu had a lot of really great seafood options so I decided to try their Maine mussels. Our waitress said that the broth was really wonderful and would pair nicely with garlic bread which I also ordered. The entrees came out pretty quickly and the serving size of my mussels was double what I thought it would be. The mussels looked massive and the meat was as fresh mussels should taste. It was an excellent dish. The garlic bread would be a great vessel to soak up the mussel broth, but I felt that the bread was a little thin and slightly over-toasted to really soak up the broth. Nevertheless, I really enjoyed the overall experience and it does feel like a local spot.

Great burgers, daily specials, good beer selection. Always busy, good local crowd - even Trivia…read morenight! Cozy with tight table spacing and a great long bar. Overall, an excellent local pub food experience every time.

Very unique food choices and we will have to go back to try more of their menu. We have been by…read morethis restaurant several times over the years and finally stopped by. It is a small but very quaint restaurant with a full bar and great laid back atmosphere. The service was great. Our waitress was fun and very pleasant. There were a few large parties the night we went and everyone was talking, relaxing and having great food and you could tell they were enjoying their food and just feeling like your home. At our table, we had the Blackened Haddock Sandwich with Onion Rings, House BBQ Wings w/FFs, Steak and Frites Bomb, BLT Sub, and 3 different burgers (sorry, cannot remember the names) but they were all very good. For dessert, Caramel Cheesecake, Yum! Definitely a place to check out if are in the area! Oh and upon entering the building, look to your right for their Specials and their Kids Meals for the day and to your left for their Bar Beverages!

I usually go for a veggie sandwich but today I opted for a Reuben and side of onion rings! Never…read moredisappointed leaving big top deli! Options for everyone and always busy.

I really wanted to like Big Top Deli. My coworkers hyped it up to me a number of times and finally…read moreI took the opportunity to join them on a lunch break and give it a try. They have a very large menu and after sifting through it a bit, I chose "The Big Top" which is a pastrami Reuben. I, personally love Reubens and was excited to try a variation that was the namesake. I was ultimately dissapointed that the sandwich wasn't served on Rye bread and was considerably smaller than the sandwiches my coworkers got. The sandwich itself was tasty but the juices from the sauce made the bread soggy by the time we made it back to the office (short drive). I'm not sure if I made a bad decision or if my review accurately reflects the quality - I won't be going back unless I'm sitting down to eat the sandwich right away and I won't be getting the "The Big Top" again.

1 pm Saturday 7-5. No line. Great food, service and beer…read more Jumbo lobster Sammy $42 BLT.

Really great little hidden gem! The staff were all friendly and helpful. Everything that we ordered…read morewas very tasty. I ordered a breakfast sandwich, which my wife hadn't seen, and she was unsure which she preferred between mine and her club, which is rare for someone who has a knack for finding the best thing on the menu! My kids LOVED the homemade "pop tarts"! The decor and furniture gives a feeling of being fresh and clean, and the patio gives a nice outdoor option.