Cozy spot with a large, varied menu. The pretzel bites were perfect, and the fish was well cooked…read more Breakfast was good, too! The staff was excellent all around.

We thought this was a stand alone pub. Turns out its inside a Best Western. We decided to try it…read moreanyway. It was a Saturday night with snow expected so it was pretty quiet, except for a large party with kids that were probably staying at the hotel. Pur server was pleasant. The menu is limited. We ordered a burger and fries and a ceasar salad with grilled chicken. The burger was decent. Cooked well, but nothing special. The fries were good! The salad was fresh, but the dressing was on the side, which is uncommon for a ceasar. The chicken was tough and chewy. It's wasnt great. Its not a bad place and the food was decent. I think your expected to pay at the bar, but our server took it for us. I probably wouldn't eat here unless I was staying in the hotel. If you want a simple meal, go for it.

It's so nice to have any sort of vegan offerings in the area and they have some great basic ones!…read more I ordered the tropical smoothie which was really nice but could have been bigger as I drank it really quickly and normally it takes me a while to finish a drink but I was done with it in less than 2 minutes. We also each got a really nice vegan cupcake and while it was delicious, it was very crumbly and made a mess on both of us. The frosting was fabulous and made up for the crumbles. We just went for a morning treat but we'd be back for some of their other offerings like the falafel wrap for example. Definitely worth a stop in if you're vegan and need a quick, clean bite but also of course many more options for non vegans as well.

Delicious cafe offerings. Taste fresh and kid friendly - the flavors were great and my family loved…read morethem It was a very casual environment. Kids were running around a bit while waiting for the food. Food was ready about 20 minutes after ordering. Service was fine. She was friendly and answered our questions about the offerings. If we are walking in the area, we would definitely consider stopping by again.

A hidden Michelin bound gym! Excellent food, ambience, and service. I recommend the pork, salmon,…read morewine, cocktails, & the cheesecake. My wife insists we go back. Cheers!

Great service, we are the coursed meal that the Oak Table offered. The food was delicious and…read morefabulously made. We sat at the kitchen table which was awesome to watch the cook do his magic. If you haven't been I'd highly recommend.

Excellent encounters with staff from the moment we walked in the door. The ambiance was pleasant…read moreand the food was excellent. The service was also excellent. I would definitely return if in the area.

Overall I was unimpressed by 13 Oak. Not exactly bad per se but it fell well below my expectations…read morefrom reading other reviews. I do miss Cafe Miranda, the restaurant formerly in this location. After being brought to my table and offered water I was ignored for what seemed like a long time. But after that the service got better. My waiter once he arrived was fine and seemed to know the offerings pretty well. On the starters menu there was a Crudo, described as "local fresh catch. Chef's selection." I asked and it was scallop. Sounded good. It was, but I wasn't crazy about the texture of the raw scallops. (I've had crudo before but never scallop.) But I did like the heat intensity from the hot pepper rings, the sweetness from the mandarin orange slices, the pronounced flavor of roasted garlic, and the oily dressing with two kinds of sesame seeds. Biggest flaw: way too small for the price of $20. I had a cocktail from their small specialties section, "No Cap(irinha)": Cachaca (a Brazilian rum made from sugarcane), blueberry Cheong (a Korean style fruit syrup), and lime. It was refreshing, but very weak on alcohol, served in an inappropriate glass reminiscent of a cafeteria tumbler, and the ice was all wrong (too-small pieces that quickly diluted the already weak drink). Rather than take a chance on another disappointing cocktail my second drink was a glass of wine from the small but ample selection of by the glass. As for the other alcoholic beverages: the beer selection was very small, and the only hard cider was the undrinkable Woodchuck. My entree was also scallops. Described as "local scallops, mushroom, bacon risotto, parmesan." The scallops were tasty, heavily seared on one side and cooked medium on the other. The risotto was very good, without the heaviness of excess cream or cheese found in many risottos, and the rice grains were distinct and al dente, not mushy at all. The bacon may have been good in moderation, but this wasn't moderate. The large smoky bits totally overwhelmed the delicate scallops, making it seem like the bacon was the main event, the scallops merely an afterthought. But my biggest criticism is the portion: the 4 medium-large scallops were in no way adequate, and the price for what I got was insane. My rating is based not just on what I ate but what was on the menu and on other diners' plates. The menu was very small. Yes it is a tiny restaurant (just 9 tables and maybe 6 seats at the semicircular bar), but the former Cafe Miranda in the same location had a huge menu so it must be possible. I'm glad I didn't order the steak. I overheard the waiter tell another diner it was just the steak and a sauce and did they want to order sides (6 sides are offered at $10 apiece). That's ridiculous. An entree should be complete, with creative sides included as decided by the chef. For a steak, maybe some onion rings and grilled broccolini, for example? Add 2 sides at $10 apiece and your steak entree is now costing a whopping $60! And stealing some furtive glances when it arrived at my neighbor's table, it didn't look that special. I could be wrong though. I also saw a burger delivered. A 6 oz patty, with caramelized onion, black garlic mayo, brioche bun, and fries or salad. That's "or", not "and." 6 oz burger for a whopping $26! Um, no. No table bread! Grrr. This annoys me maybe more than it should. Sadly it's getting more common. Want bread? Order it for $6. No thanks. Going with the cafeteria theme (the aforementioned cheap-looking cocktail glasses) the silverware was provided wrapped in a single basic paper napkin, and the table was unadorned with tablecloth. Completely inappropriate for the level of restaurant I think they are striving for. Dessert menu was pretty small too. But I figured I couldn't go wrong with flourless chocolate cake. And there was nothing wrong with it, just unimpressive, the standard presentation of a slab of cake, a few raspberries and mint leaves, and an amorphous blob of whipped cream on top. Yawn. My water glass, after being filled regularly for the first 30 minutes (I was very thirsty), was left empty for the rest of the evening. Until after I had already paid and was about to leave, the water person came by and asked if I wanted water. Rather late, and a strange question. Why ask? Just pour!

There are usually two restaurants in Camden worth trying amongst the many tourist traps and…read moreFranny's is one. I first went to "Francine's" over 2 decades ago! While it was a lot cheaper then, and maybe a bit better, we throughly enjoyed our meal here. The biggest improvement is the comfy outdoor dog-friendly tent. Service was very sweet and prompt. Our ribs and swordfish were excellent. The tent has a large floor rug which added a homey touch. The only downside was the 70s rock canned music. Otherwise, this is one of only a few worthwhile dining experiences here.

We moved to Rockport 5 years ago and have enjoyed coming to Franny's for special occasions ever…read moresince. Unless things radically change, this evening's dinner will be the last time . Our waiter was pleasant, but the service itself was glacially slow: 15 minutes for 2 drinks to be delivered; and it should not take an hour from the time you order to the time your dinner is served. The steak frites, previously a favorite, was a disaster. Steaks were undercooked, fries were overcooked, and the grilled ceasar salad I remember really enjoying was an over-dressed, over-cooked soggy mess. The Kraken appetizer, again an old favorite, was cold and soggy. While sitting outside on a summer's evening can be pleasant, their tent is dank, dark and chill. Even the paper menus were wilted. They have heaters, why not light them? This evening at Franny's was a sad disappointment.

I still love this place as much today as I did several years ago when I first reviewed…read more One of my favorite things to order is the cinnamon roll pancakes. On this recent trip I even got cinnamon roll crepes! How fun. My husband ordered a breakfast sandwich using muffin tops as the bread. He loved it, says it's one of the best he's ever had. Always fantastic service!

Delicious! Stopped for lunch. Homey feel but in a good way. Clean. Even the restrooms smell good…read more Wasn't sure what to try but got the pulled pork fries. Excellent! For my lunch I got the burger with egg on top. Cooked well. Great bun. My wife got the French dip. Said the au jus was the best she ever tasted. What I liked most about it it was that even though the menu was nothing super fancy, everything I tried was unique and delicious. Probably the second best place I've eaten in Maine. Will definitely come back.

We were completely blown away by Timber Kitchen. Honestly, this was the best meal we had during our…read moreentire trip through Maine and New Brunswick. We tried the lobster bisque, lobster mac & cheese, a burger with truffle fries, a wood-fired pizza, and finished with the homemade Maine blueberry pie from their in-house pastry chef. Every single dish was outstanding. The flavors, quality, and execution were exceptional from start to finish. The biggest surprise? It's located in a Residence Inn. Don't let that fool you--this is a destination restaurant in its own right. A special thanks to our server, Nick, whose recommendations were spot on. He was incredibly friendly, attentive, and genuinely helped make an already fantastic meal even better. Hands down, one of the best dining experiences we've had in a long time and easily the best food we had anywhere in Maine or Canada during our trip.

Amazing staff and meal. We sat outside because we had our pup and they brought her water. The food…read moreis amazing, I wish they were closer but if I am ever in Bangor I will be going back. Inside is beautiful you don't even realize it is attached to a hotel.

Food is great!! Will go back! Service and ambiance are fine, but isn't everywhere's? Street parking.read more

Had heard nothing but good things about Wayside Tavern and finally made a point to go for dinner…read morewhen we were in Portland this summer. The restaurant is absolutely charming and so cozy on the inside. Service was exceptional as was the food. We ordered a bunch of things to try but our favorite was the spicy eggplant terrine, it was literal perfection. Other dishes we loved were the halibut, smash burger, asparagus, and hazelnut mousse. I can't believe I waited so long to try this spot, but I won't make that mistake again!

I stayed at Lakeshore in June. It is a hikers hostel with a…read morepub/restaurant on first floor. A good value for a hiker. Staff were friendly and caring. The haddock sandwich and fries was excellent!

On the way to Moosehead area I found the Lakeshore House and decided to stop…read more Started with a drink, could say that a "splash of Cran" was a bit more than that. The place was very busy with locals and got a seat near an entrance, for two, where everyone walked in from the streets idea entrance and would wait for the hoatess/waitress to be seated. Not an ideal.place to sit. The food was decent and well cooked. I had the scallops special and wild rice, both were delicious but I would have liked to have had a vegetable with the meal, that was about $26 The fried shrimp were large shrimp with the tails left on and the side of coleslaw was large chunks with little to no dressing. The fresh cut fires were a plus. The waitress was strung out, all ovwr the place, but very pleasant. This is a local "watering hole" and it has a welcoming vibe. Would atop again but saw other places that id like to try fist before going back.