This place is like eating at your German Oma's house! The decor is eclectic and neat with cool…read morephotos and decorations. The food was not fancy but yet perfectly prepared! I recognized dishes that were similar to ones my mom made, using her mom's recipes. Our server was really attentive and helped us understand what a couple of the dishes are. We tried to eat here a few weeks ago before a concert, but missed out. This time we made sure to get a reservation. What a fantastic space!

The food was excellent. Their authentic German food is outstanding and should be a must stop if…read moreyou're in Portland. This is a very small restaurant so I definitely recommend reservations. It's very easy to make them via email or phone. The restaurant is cozy and the service is outstanding. It is BYOB.

Steamers. If you want steamers, this is your place. 2 pound orders and they are wonderful. Also had…read morea steamed lobster that was very good. Lots of other items but I'm in Maine and I want steamers and lobster. Friendly place, really good service, lots of German items ( again, Maine is steamers and lobster) plus a great beer list including some really good German drafts. Playground for the kids and outdoor seating. Nothing fancy in this area as far as dining, but I loved this place.

Happy Clam is about as far off the beaten path as you can get in Downeast Maine. And though it is…read morethe only restaurant for miles, I expect that many tourists would pass on it based on the appearance, that of the clichéd "dive bar." But those in the know - tourists and locals alike - ensure that it is always busy, and it seems especially popular with bikers. Most of the rowdiest patrons choose the outdoor pavilion out back. I believe it serves the same menu but it's much louder, especially when there's live music or karaoke. Not my thing so I sit inside. The food is a peculiar mix of typical bar food, New England seafood, and German. Yes, German. Schnitzel, Rinder Rolladen, Goulash, Spaetzle, you'll find all of these. I've tried the Schnitzel, which I got with red cabbage and spaetzle. It was a generous portion and pretty decent. Authentic? Perhaps not. The "German Potato Salad" was regular mayonnaise-based with chopped pickles and bacon. Not that there's anything wrong with that but it's not German Potato Salad. On another occasion I tried the lobster reuben which has lobster instead of corned beef. Good but rather messy to eat from the melted cheese and Thousand Island dressing along with the plentiful lobster. Fries were ok, not outstanding. On a third occasion I tried the crab cakes which was a mistake and I should have known better. Salty, too much Old Bay, lots of filler. Gourmet or "fine dining" this is not. But definitely worth a visit or two or three. But be aware: the "dive bar" atmosphere also extends to the ambience and cleanliness - or lack thereof. The men's room smelled exactly as you might imagine, and the soap and paper towels had both run out. The ice bucket, curiously, was on the customer side of the bar, 6 inches from where I was sitting, separated by a flimsy plexiglass shield. So I advise you to stick to beer or wine - avoid the cocktails. Other than that, it has a fun kitchy feel to it, 70s TV posters, photos of sports celebreties and the like, and too much patriotic decor for my liking. But my waitress was friendly, I've enjoyed my visits, didn't get sick, and would probably go back.

Great locals spot! I spend 2 weeks a month in Portland, not a true local but prefer local places…read more I was guided here by a local friend and the service and food were amazing. And yes it is a locals spot, chatted with a few, very cool working man's bar or woman's bar but definitely a locals spot Had a pint or 2 and then had the chicken fries which were enough but I went all in and chicken sandwich. Can't wait to pop back in and try more grub

I had an incredible meal here late in the afternoon. The fried haddock sandwich was so crispy and…read moredelicious and the seltzer was so tasty. Service was great. It was a great place to kill part of an afternoon and it was pretty quiet at the time but there was sweet rapport between the regulars. Would highly recommend!

Food was great but Gabby our server is what made me write this review!…read more She was so kind and attentive, she was very patient helping me try some of their beer before I decided on a margarita... I didn't eat much of my sandwich as the drink and salad filled me. She was genuinely concerned lol and sat next to me with a look of genuine concern "Is everything okay, tell me, I'll fix it for you" I've never had a server take my wants and needs so personal and it was Awesome! My salad came out with the wrong dressing and I wouldn't let her take it back. I was fine with what they gave me instead. When we left, she gave me a salad to go with the dressing i had asked for! She went above and beyond and makes you feel like you are her only customer! Give that Girl a Raise LOL

Haven't been back for a while, but has to stop in for a Santa's Reinbeer while it's available on…read moredraft. Went to my go to which is a caprese sandwich with salt and vinegar fries. I have to say, was bummed with the sandwich. It has always been fresh tasting and refreshing but my bun was burnt and that flavor kind had ruined my favorite. That's why I could go five stars as always. Service is always prompt and friendly. The atmosphere is always comfy with that log cabin feel.

They have items you absolutely cannot find anywhere else in our area. Smoked meats and fish…read more Homemade sour cream, cakes. The owners are lovely and helpful. The store itself is very clean and there are fun discoveries Aaron's every corner. They have ample parking and i go at least once a week!

Lots of options, great service and lots of goodies from Eastern Europe/ Russia that are probably…read morenot available anywhere else in Maine. Yummy smoked fish as well and great bread. And do ask for a slice of the wedding cake

Ebenezer's is the perfect hole-in-the-wall, no b.s. pub with good food, good vibes, and a great…read morebeer selection. Their menu creatively and humorously describes the offerings, which we really enjoyed. We visited in the dead of Winter, but there were still a decent handful of diners in the joint. I'd highly recommend the poutine and the fish and chips. The value is great, large portions and relatively inexpensive. Our waitress was kind and helpful with recommendations. Will definitely be back to try out their Summer beer list!

Always happy to come here. Beer Menu was heavy in triples and stouts, would have loved to try…read moremore saisons and goldens in my early August trip. One weird instance when I asked to try a beer I wasn't sure about and was told no. Later, other people were given samples (and i had gotten samples in the past). That moment was saved when the owner's daughter came to chat- making us feel appreciated again. All ready planning my next visit.

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 visiting Gardens AGlow in Booth Bay. We saw Montsweag on the way into Booth Bay and…read morenoticed that it was packed at lunchtime. After visiting the gardens, we weren't sure we wanted to drive 30 minutes the other way for dinner, but we did and we were very happy about it! Everything was outstanding from the drinks and appetizers to dinner and dessert. They say their clam chowder is award-winning. Two in our party had the clam chowder and agreed that it was the best chowder they've ever had. These two order chowder wherever they go. They also had the calamari which they said was excellent as well. The scallops appetizer was GF and was unbelievable. I have a gluten allergy so I had the haddock without breadcrumbs. It was very, very good. I did not get sick, so they get five stars for that. The service was excellent. The vibe was relaxed and friendly. We enjoyed our visit immensely.

Excellent food choice. Service was prompt and respectful of our dining intimacy. Price was…read morecompetitive and food quality above average.