We arrived into the Barrens to a lovely ambiance and pleasant encounter with the Staff. After…read moreordering, the appetizer was very unpleasant. "Blueberry Salsa" nothing more than blueberries and onion with chips coated in dense strips of black pepper that hurt the pallet to eat. The main course was plain and wet. All the food is filled with Rosemary in a way that over-powers the non-existent other flavors. The bill came and the price of our strange food made with date, rosemary, and black pepper felt very wrong. Guess we payed triple for the ocean view. The menu appears normal at first but every item seems to randomly have nonsense ingredients mixed in. 2/5 would not go again. Many great restaurants in Camden, this isnt one.

Three maximum.. Beer 3, haddock chowder 1 and I am still wondering how they make it without…read morehaddock and only celery and the near tasteless broth, and to top it off delivered cold. Service as other's note underwhelming, a 2 maybe. Views 4 and the only way to bump up that grade to a 3. Has to be better places in Camden ... on the hunt this evening and tomorrow.

Top notch service and selections. I had a tasting earlier and all of their alcohol is on-point. I…read morepersonally usually like sweeter tasting things more, and the seasonal Maple drink I just happened to stumble on it in my travels and ended up getting that! Bathroom floor has leaves decoration on it. I meant to get a picture of this, but I forgot to, and it was too embarrassing to go back to get the pic later on because I was the only customer in the building at the time and I would've felt too weird asking to use the facilities so soon (unnecessarily) or to ask if I could take a picture of leaves decoration on a floor. The entire building has a rustic farm house look inside, but everything is clean and comfortable and not "rustic" or "rural country" in a dirty sorta way.

Great customer service and not just wine to taste. While not a big gin fan, I did get a bottle…read morebecause it was great. Would love to be able to bring a bottle of everything back. Worth the drive off Rt 1. to check it out.

Dan guided my family of four (my husband, two sons (11 and 13), and me) on a 4-day trip down the…read moreSt. Croix last month. He and the trip were incredible. The paddling was more difficult than I expected, but Dan was great about guiding me down the stretches I was struggling through. He was extremely knowledgeable about Maine ecology and history, sharing information and stories with us as we made our way down the river. The campsites all were beautiful. Dinner and breakfast cooked over an open fire every day, with an impressive and delicious menu. This trip was definitely a splurge for our family, but well worth it. I would highly recommend a trip with Smoking Rivers if you find yourself in the Bangor area.

Jason and Dan have taken the best of Maine Guide traditions and made it available to the current…read moregeneration. They put together great river trips, with home cooked meals over an open fire that rival what many home cooks do with a fully equipped kitchen. They provide the tents, canoes, paddles, etc. you just need to bring your spirit of adventure! Their packing list gets you ready for whatever the weather may be. They teach the canoeing moves you need, and adapt their teaching to the level of their clients. Safety is first but not in a way that feels oppressive. They are terrific!

Awesome tasting spot. I thought the bourbons were excellent and the blueberry vodka was definitely…read morea Maine treat. Don't skip out on the horseradish vodka. Definitely something everyone needs to try. The homemade syrups are also fantastic. We bought the blackberry and maple and they have been great to use as mixers in both cocktails, homemade sodas, and coffee. The owner really knew his stuff and gave a great experience talking through all of the profiles.

We stopped in on the fourth and chatted with Cole who was manning the front. He was very…read moreknowledgeable and friendly! He recommended us some good syrups to take home and even gave us some samples. Definitely check out this place if you're in the area!

A quirky cool storefront with a horseshoe-shaped bar and an eclectic cocktail menu, comprised…read moremainly of the locally made spirits offered for sale: gin; aquavit; absinthe; coffee liqueur; and black walnut liqueur. Our party of four sampled a variety of the cocktails -- the Foggy Whistler, the Espresso Martini, and the Snorri. I loved the foggy whistler, made with gin, pineapple, mezcal, peach schnapps, and lime. The espresso martini was also a crowd favorite, made with coffee liqueur, janara, and gin. Support your local distillers and head over to Luce Spirits for a unique experience you'll only find in Rockland.

Very cute, chill, relaxing nano distillery with cocktails, board games, great vibes and awesome…read morebar tenders. Definitely worth dropping in if you're in Rockland! Grab a drink after (or before) hitting the art galleries, shops, and ferry out to the islands. Try the Aquavit for something a little different.

Maine maple weekend 2025!…read more We decided to go to Chadwick's Craft Spirits for one of our stops. I read about the history and a few reviews and thought it would be a great stop. Little did I know it would be THE BEST stop on our tour! Every person working at Chadwick's was AWESOME!!! One review stated, "The people there made you feel like family!" They were absolutely correct. First we met Lynn's niece and she told us a lot about the history and the layout of the location. Super kind, happy and friendly. The next spot at Chadwick's was the sample table and the woman we spoke to was AMAZING! Sorry, I can't remember her name, (maybe too many samples? Lol) She knew everything about each product and answered every question we asked. They had 10 items to sample. There was vodka, whiskey and liqueur. Some of the flavors were raspberry, blueberry and strawberry and plain vodkas. The whiskey flavors were maple, apple pie and cinnamon and reserve 100 proof. All of them were delicious!!! Then we met Lynn and she was awesome too. She was in the distillery and she was informative and friendly. We talked about how she began and all the hard work to get her where she is today. Next, we went inside the shop and met AJ and his sister! (Sorry, I don't remember her name either but she was warm and sweet. Both of them were exceptional at service, not just with us, but with everyone they spoke to. They have a lot of products there, from t-shirts to spirits and much more. We were told that some events are coming soon, including open mic night, live bands and much, much more!!! The location is perfect, very quaint and charming and worth going out of your way for. The only advertising is by word of mouth and social media, so please spread the word!

What a unique place! Off the beaten path but not too far. In a beautiful place with eclectic…read moreseating and fire pits! You receive a tasting and then choose your drink. This is casual yet so fun!! Karaoke on this night but they also have bands! This is a must on a Saturday night!!

Found this place randomly for Maine Maple Sunday and glad we did! The place cooks up their own…read moresyrup and makes Maple Whiskey! They're open every Saturday and have an assortment of maple items and offer a good 10+ different options for mixed drinks. Their Blueberry Lemonade mixed drink was amazing. To top it off, they offer a few basic bites to eat from their kitchen (though - it's best to just count this place in as a snack spot with drinks than a full blown meal). Great atmosphere overall.. And you might just run into the Maine Cabin Masters. We did!

Not only are the spirits fabulous but you're in for a great history lesson by the super…read moreenthusiastic owner. The Peanut flavored whiskey is off the charts good

Small but very nice. The owner gave a tour and provided a lot of information about the distillation…read moreprocess. We got to sample several different liquors. I recommend stopping by. There is no charge for the tour or tasting.

Joined Captain Jeff with my family last Sunday out of Bucksport for a beautiful cruise for 2 hours…read more Jeff asked where we would like to go and we headed out to Penobscot Bay. The captain was great at answering our questions, pointing out seals and telling us about the area. He showed us a lighthouse and overall he was great to just let us enjoy ourselves and talk while he cruised along. He is very flexible in his scheduling and such a great host. I highly recommend taking this cruise. We will be booking again to go up the river this next time. Thank you Captain Jeff for a great day! Chris Pushor

Capt. Jeff was amazing. We took a 4 hour tour, part way up the Penobscot River to the Marsh river…read moreconfluence, then out the Penobscot Bay to Belfast for lunch and then back to Bucksport. Was really cool being able to see Fort Knox and the Penobscot Narrows bridge from the water. Wildlife was abundant, from Bald Eagles to Harbor and Gray seals. A special day on the water with my sister and her husband from Georgia, and what a great way to share the beautiful place I live in. I'll be going out on the boat with Capt. Jeff in the future. Awesome time!