I have no idea why this place has such High ratings. Maybe it's the only restaurant in a 10 mile…read moreradius? We stopped in and got a roast beef sandwich. It was ok. Nothing special. The service was adequate. The ambiance was adequate. You do have any other choices that I'm aware of to chose so this helped it earn a 3 star rating.

The Red Maple Inn has incredible seafood that is broiled,baked or fried. Appetizers are so tasty…read morealong with a cool frosty beer. The owner is very patriotic and has a U.S. flag to proof it along with a singing serenade. Enjoy the quaint Maine town that I've loved since I was a child.

I ordered tacos they were very good. Loved the ambience etc. I am looking forward to being in town…read moreagain and visiting this place. So I'd recommend this place for sure. The service was uneven. One bar tender was amazing the other was too busy chatting with people to do his job. (He was new, and clearly doesn't get what the mission is.)

I'm not even sure that a one-star review is appropriate here, as my dining partner and I didn't…read moreeven make it past the host stand. Walked in on a Saturday at noon. Entire waitstaff waiting by the host stand. Dining room was completely, 100% empty. No customers. Before I could fully calculate what a red flag that was, we were asked if we had a reservation. Kind of silly, since the restaurant had zero paying customers at that point, but I let it go; you never know what their upcoming schedule or seating plan looks like. We said, "no reservation, just a table for two please," at which point, we were stopped by the owner/manager/#1 Tough Guy In Charge (older guy with a beard) who pointed to my friend's cup of espresso in hand (we had just gotten coffee at the opera house a few minutes prior and my friend still had a little bit left). Guy says to my friend in a very aggressive, scolding tone, "Yea, we don't allow outside food and drink, so you're gonna need to do something about that coffee." I don't think I've ever encountered that level of confrontational, un-welcoming attitude at a place of business where I was about to spend money, so we just looked at him, then looked at one another and said, "Okay, thanks but no thanks," and walked out the door. The guy made absolutely no attempt to rectify the situation. I think he was oddly happy to see us leave. I mean, I guess rules are rules, and if it's your restaurant you can create and enforce whatever rules you want (kinda runs counter to the whole "hospitality" thing, but what do I know?). But we were ready to spend $60 or so in there and have a nice breakfast. Instead we spent $0 there, and went down the street to Selah and had a fantastic breakfast. If you're in Waterville, ME, be sure to check them out!

I personally had low expectations, due to our experiences here in Maine, my wife was VERY…read moreexcited.... WELL let me tell you, it's safe to assume the restaurant is awesome if they win a James Beard award!!! So food, service and ambiance .... Food - Everything we had was awesome! I think you can say it is an 8 course diner including the roll with the whipped maple butter. You're given a few options for your appetizer, entree and desert, while the rest of the courses are standard for the night. I believe the menu, at least in part, changes thru-out the year. All of the dishes were a good size for a bigger menu. Flavors, textures and seasonings for each dish were very thoughtfully crafted, the effort and love is unmistakeable. Our meal was about 3 hours and it really didn't feel like it, everyone left full!!! It's priced at $115 per person, not including drinks or gratuity. Well worth it! Service - while the service was good, our server was prompt and mindful of drink refills as well as getting the order correct, however my one criticism of our dinner was that the service did not meet the standard of dining like this. At this level, you're paying for more, food costs more so the gratuity costs more and the expectation is higher for BOTH! No-one is okay paying for a BMW and getting a KIA. There really is an art and expertise needed to work as a server for a high end restaurant, you cannot serve people like your working at the Olive Garden. It reflects poorly on the restaurant when one of the team doesn't preform to meet the standard, and can affect the dining experience. We didn't care but certainly an area for improvement.... maybe just an off night. Ambiance - the restaurant is tastefully decorated, clean, plain and very spacious. It's not a $30 million building with fancy marble, it's got a small town feel and very comfortable. They don't have the tables packed in there. No-one likes getting their chair kicked or elbow rubbed while eating... Towards the end of the meal we met the chef and owner lulu, who was so down to earth, easy to talk to and very humble... such a nice person. If you're looking for quality fine dining in Maine then I absolutely recommend you make a reservation and take a drive. The Quarry is absolutely a hidden gem.

We finally made it! And it definitely was worth it. Stellar dinner where there are no stars for…read moremany miles around. The hospitality is well worth their Beard award. The staff was perfect, lovely owner always makes the rounds and the porch provides a lakeside view. Every dish was delicious and well plated. Dietary preferences are followed. It took 3 hours for the prix fixe menu to be served so be prepared.

Absolutely delicious! Arrived at 11:30am on. a Thursday and…read moresnagged the second to last table. Beware it's very small so you may have to wait but it's so worth it. Bonus is you have great river views. My colleague and I had the lobster roll hot with butter and it was incredible. Huge delicious pieces of lobster. And the fries were fresh and perfectly crunchy. I have nothing bad to say! Everything was so good, we each got a lobster grilled cheese to go for later. Parking- free spots in front.

Another trip, another local spot discovered! Hands down the best lobster roll I've had and it was…read moreloaded! Get here early because it's not very big and it filled quickly. If I ever return to the area I will definitely be back.

Hidden pub in the hikers hostel is worth seeking out. Inside is a nice tiny bar but the waterfront…read moreback yard is where it's at! Fast friendly waitstaff. Ok draft beer selection. Canned music a bit mundane. Menu a bit better than the usual bar and nice $25 lobster roll with salad substitute for fries! Not much in Monson so glad it's here.

I would love to give this place a 5 - really would. Lots of reasons for 5 stars, like the food,…read morefriendly waitstaff, camp like ambiance. The only thing holding me back is the crazy wait time on a not so busy Sunday, for the food to be served. Like over an hour wait time for a sandwich and fried fish special. But I digress...on to the good! The fried fish was outstanding! There was a very large amount of flaky fresh haddock that had the perfect coating and was not greasy at all. I would say - some of the best I've had! I opted for the side salad instead of the fries. I'll not make that mistake again. Don't get me wrong, the salad was fresh and very nice...but those fries that came with the Reuben were excellent! I'm not sure, maybe hand cut? They had a great seasoning on them and were so crispy with a soft center. If they are from frozen- I want the company name to figure out where to get some for myself! My husband enjoyed his Reuben as well. Oh, and bonus was that they had my favorite hard cider - freedom's edge, sweet mulled, as well WHICH they served in a chilled glass. Love it! We will definitely be back, but not when we're super hungry or in a hurry to get either upta camp or home. I get things run slower in that neck of the woods, but moving things along in the kitchen a little faster would do wonders for those passing through!

Really impressive. Ordered the clam basket and there was so many clams, I had to get a to go box!…read moreThe nachos were delicious as well. I stole a bite of my husband's buffalo chicken sandwich which was to die for!

The place was calm and quiet, the staff was courteous , fast and professional. The food was…read moreexcellent. Great flavor ample portions and very short wait time. Very pleased.

We stayed at this campground from the end of July through beginning of September. I've never…read moreexperienced an owner of a campground quite like Jimi. We where promised a site until mid October come to find out they over booked the site we where on and moved us to the bowels of the campground right beside a very busy bridge over pass it was so loud my dog would shake. We decided to pull out due to many things at the end of the day they tried to price gouge us at the end with about 35 days left. When I told him I was leaving his comment was oh is the price to high and then he went on to say in front of his mother in law that I look like I have money. We enjoyed the restaurant that was there but they also bailed out. I would not recommend this campground to anyone we miss the old owners.

I only drive by it, but it looks pleasant enough. It is alongside the Kennebec River. It is nearby…read moremy favorite local restaurant, The Solon Hotel. There is a grocery right across from the restaurant. You can get gas at Griswalds too. So it's very convenient.

First of all the building almost radiates positivity, and as soon as you step in the door you can…read moretell you are welcomed. The staff were absolutely wonderful, everything about their presence just made the experience multiple times better. Then you notice the scent like nothing else, it smelled like the waffles were getting cooked in your own kitchen. The food was delicious, the chicken was cooked to perfection, and somehow the waffle was even better. This was a wonderful experience and I will definitely be back with as many times as possible.

Friends and I took a road trip to specifically check this place out. It is kind of off the beaten…read morepath (meaning not in town Dover). The vibe was inviting, the owner was delightful, the food was delish!! We ordered at the counter as soon as there was a table available (we might have waited 10-15 mins). There is limited seating but maybe spots outside during warmer weather.

I mean you can't beat the location! We sat outside and enjoyed the view and vibe of the…read morewaterfront. Music from a dinner dance on the Kate, kept us entertained. Adequate beer menu with numerous mixed drinks available. We opted for just an appetizer and beer. The buffalo chicken dip was good. Just the right amount of stinginess and a good amount of chicken. The chips were delish. I'm taking off one star for the wait. We had a staff member come by twice to assure us a server would be with us soon. We told each other we would wait five more minutes before leaving...

Super view of the lake. Eat outside near the dock if you can…read more We had the fish and chips and will warn you that it's big enough for two people easily. Service was a bit slow, but we enjoyed our waiter once we were served.