Had to stop and try this somewhat new brewery down the street from where I live. When I walk into…read morethe building it reminded me of upbeat hipster kind of place has a nice patio out back with a propane fireplace,not a lot of sitting area and the music was exactly what you would want to expect from a modern brewery. Then I was quickly reminded I was out in the country and not downtown Portland with loud obnoxious rednecks yelling and swearing with their friends. The beer was surprisingly smooth and light for such high alcohol content. But lacked in bold flavor and color. The menu you order from gives descriptions of what the beer is and what it tastes like, but doesn't match what you actually get, in my opinion. I don't mind paying $5 bucks for a 12oz beer but when it compares to other beers in the area that you can get 16oz beer for the same price. I'm not going to waste my money. The real gem here is the food truck that was out back that night. El Camino Mexican Grill. If I could give a review on just the food it would be five stars. I ordered two burritos one for my wife and I and the lady making the food said I would only need one to feed the both of us and man was she ever right. I got a steak burrito that probably had close to a pound of nice marinated steak in it sour cream black beans rice and a huge portion of guacamole all for $10 bucks. I also saw people ordering tacos that looked delicious as well. On the side of the cart there were about 8 different hot sauces to choose from couple were locally made. I tried the habanero blueberry which made a great addition to my already perfect burrito. I don't think I will be returning here for the beer unless I hear of some changes. These guys are definitely on the right path, unfortunately I think they set up shop in a bad location. But I will be on the lookout for that food truck again and may go try others that they host.

When you're tired of the Portland brewery scene and its long lines, crowded rooms, and at times…read moremediocre beer take a drive out to Xota Brewing in Waterboro. You wont be disappointed. The owner is usually pouring beers, there's good music playing, cribbage boards on the tables, and a sweet outdoor space. But what really separates Xota from the droves of other Maine craft breweries is exactly what should: the beer. It is fantastic. During the Corona pandemic you can still get beer from Xota. They are offering curbside pickup. My wife and I went last Sunday and picked up 3 howlers: The Otis, the Logan, and the Xavier. Great to drink by the fire.

There are certain places where outstanding food speaks for itself, and certain places where the…read moreatmosphere, service, and vibes really can elevate the overall experience. Batson River is the latter, and we loved our lunch outing in one of the adorable seasonal outdoor ice fishing sheds. We chose a few "handhelds," including the blackened haddock tacos and fried haddock sandwich, both of which are served with a red cabbage slaw. I enjoyed the tacos - the ratio of fish to slaw and aioli, etc. was just right. And the sandwiches are served with a generous amount of crispy French fries. On a weekday in March, many of the local shops and restaurants were closed. It was an unseasonably warm day, and we were happy to stumble upon Batson River for a fun and memorable lunch!

The restaurant is in a great spot with plenty of opportunities for outdoor seating and even a fire…read morepit! We ended up sitting inside and loved the beers (of course) as well as the food.

Funky Bow Brewery is definitely one of the most unique breweries I've ever visited! We stumbled…read moreupon it while driving around the area and decided to stop in for a drink. Important to note: they allow dogs. And while we LOVE dogs (we couldn't resist petting the ones running around), I can see how this policy might not be for everyone. The dogs roam freely and off-leash in a large indoor/tented area, which can feel a bit chaotic. A couple of things I wasn't thrilled about: the brewery is cash-only, and there's a $3 cover fee. For what? I have no idea -- there was no live music or anything like that during the hour we spent there. As for the drinks, the beer was... fine. I had the IPA, and while I didn't love it, I'd probably drink it again. The highlight was the pizza. It was phenomenal and made up for some of the other lows.

This place was certainly a vibe. Went on a Sunday afternoon. They dont take card but there was an…read moreATM on premise to save my day. The kid working the front was SUPER nice, and the beers were good but I'm not sure if they were their beers or guest taps- the labeling isn't great. The pizza was good but not life changing. The real vibe is the fact that this is like a kindergarten gone wrong. The amount of wilding screaming kids was too much for me and look, I LOVE dogs, I brought my own but having someone else's off leash (dogs have to be off leash) and off leash kid begging for pizza while I'm trying to drink a beer in the sun was a little much. I'd go back, but it was too much of a sensory overload to be any fun and the beers were forgettable.

Great service, i loved it there, the burger was delish and all the food was great the lighting was…read morepretty and and the decor was nice

** This review is for the event space upstairs**…read more I went to a networking event in the event space upstairs and was very happy with the set up. Lots of space to sit and some comfy couch areas as well. I didn't try any food but it looks like they have some great options. The downstairs has a large bar and garage doors that open up to the outside. The whole inside gets lots of sun and is super pretty. I will be back to try it at a non event.

Never been to banded. Love the atmosphere in the Biddeford mill complex. Walk right up to the bar…read moreand grab your favorite banded brewing brew, some ciders and special drinks. Menu shows GF and V but the menu does state that their GF options are fried in the same fryer as other items, so NoT Celiac friendly. Which is a big bummer. Service was quick and friendly!! Maybe a place to grab a drink again in the future. Maybe a dedicated fryer in the future????? Great spot and want to come back in the warmer months to experience the deck area

I will NEvER, EVER go back to Banded Brewing or purchase any of their products. I sm a longtime…read moreBoddeford resident that has supported the Brewery since it opened. Today I waited in line with my Banded Horn labeled growler. I was told the brewery no longer fills growlers. While thinking this was invredulous and dissapointed, I went to retrieve a four pack of the brew I wished to fill. The cashier I originally ordered from did not think it was fair to those who were waiting behind me to let me purchase the four pack ahead of them. She then let me know what a "pleasant person" I was. Well she is terrific budiness person who ensured that Banded will no longer receive another dollar from me. *i was forced to add a star to post this. It does not deserve any stars.

Was riding my motorcycle from NY Hudson Valley to Kennebunkport, randomly stopped here for a short…read morebreak. Lucky me, enjoyed two very delicious IPAs, nice friendly service, moderate prices, and pleasant outdoor seating overlooking the river. Also, the absolutely cleanest restroom I've ever visited in a brewery. Highly recommend.

My wife and I love to check out new breweries anytime we can. With a tiny getaway in the…read moreBerwick/South Berwick I knew we needed to check Corner Point out. They've been open for around 8 years and have expanded their tasting room/brewing a couple times I believe. It's quite a traditional tasting room with a bar and plenty of non bar seating as well. Some large garage doors that can also be opened during warm weather. We sat at the bar and due to our timing it was not busy and the bartender immediately greeted us and made us feel welcome showing us the menu. They had a good variety of beer styles available including IPAs (single, double, fruited), brown ale, blonde, lager, stout, and more. They also got non alcoholic options as well as a food menu too. Can't speak to the food as we had lunch before our visit! Seemed like a great variety of offerings though! We were happy to visit and check this off our Maine brewery list. Beers were decent while not being extremely memorable or stand out. I did appreciate their wide variety of beer styles though. Still worth visiting for sure!

We decided to try this place because our son was meeting us for dinner and he is a picky eater but…read moreloves burgers. He ordered the Shroom and Swiss burger. Hubby ordered the Maple Bacon Burger, my daughter ordered the Steak and Cheese Hoagie. All of them were satisfied with the flavors, doneness and portion size. I ordered the Meatball Sub and it was one of the best ones I have ever had because it had basil that gave it some extra flavor. I saw that they had a sour beer on tap and I asked about it and she said they have it year round because it is one of the most ordered. I can't remember what the name was but I think it had raspberry. I like sour beers but this one was great because it was not as tart as I have had in the past. We had excellent service and the place was very clean with a nice vibe.

Staying at a local Ogunquit hotel with my 2 small kids and mother, after a full day of travel and…read moreswimming we wanted an easy option for dinner and the hotel happened to have a take out menu. We ended up using online ordering for delivery and it was a great experience. My kids are straight cheese lovers, we got extra cheese and it was delicious. My mother and I decided to go with a more unusual flavor and got the blueberry pizza. Let me tell you....I could not stop eating this, not an overwhelming blueberry flavor it also has a lemon ricotta and shallots, olive oil base and just delicious. I will be dreaming of this pizza. Highly recommend giving it a try. The delivery was quick and easy and arrived earlier than expected.

So happy they are open for the season! Enjoyed the newest iteration of the burrito bowl with slow…read morecooked pork along with excellent cocktails by Ricardo!

Went to Odd by Nature on a whim during our staycation. Immediately were welcomed by both Joseph and…read moreRicardo at the bar. Beer is excellent but most surprisingly was how fantastic the cocktail program was! We loved chatting with them both about their travels, love of drinks and their knowledge of both the industry and the drinks they serve. We are so glad we stopped, it made for such an awesome night and great part of our trip. We will be bringing our friends back to visit very soon!

food is good, service kinda hit and miss, depends on the wait staff. Place needs better…read moremanagement. And don't clean tables with a rag you dtopped on the floor. nowhere but good things to come if they shape up the place. good beer and drink choices. some motorcycle tables can be loud and noisy.

Went in for dinner with my husband and daughter - let's start off with a couple highlights:…read more 1-waitress was friendly ! 2-drinks were good.hubs has MAINE BEER CO LUNCH & I had Punch drunk rum. Now on to the very super unfortunate things that happened tonight ... $138.00 Bill (which by the way I'm 100% ok with when it's good or even decent. I got dinner sized Cesar salad add shrimp (additional 8 dollars and I maybe had 3?) The salad was swimming in dressing to the point where my fork couldn't even stab the lettuce !! And almost slimy. Husband got the "Oh my pad Thai" this teeny tiny bowl of peanut butter slathered noodles left his tongue sticking to the roof of his mouth - literally tasted like a jar of natural peanut butter was opened and poured on. Daughter got chicken tender plate - mediocre at best lacked and only really lacked salt . So sad ... don't think what we ordered was hard to nail unfortunately we will never come back .

Last weekend we made a trip to Wild Bevy Brewing in the barrels had drink and after came over to…read moreBatson River fish camp for dinner. We waited like 15 minutes and were seated at a high top we ordered my wife got the steak and was awesome, my friend wife got Salmon and it s was amazing, my friend got a pepperoni pizza and it was awesome and I got mussels, nice portion but the broth was like warm water,had my buddy's wife try and she said it's missing flavor!! Our waitress was awesome and it's nice inside there! Would go back

Came here on a Saturday for lunch after our half marathon. The parking signs were a little…read moreconfusing but we were able to park across the street. We had a group of 6 and they said it would be about a 30 minute wait. The wait ended up being much longer. They seemed very overwhelmed by the amount of people in town for the race. They told us they would be able to seat us after about an hour but we would have to wait for a server. We said that was fine and it took about another 15-20 minutes before our server came. We could tell she was not happy when she got to us but she warmed up over time. The menu has a variety of pizzas, sandwiches, and other entrees. Once we ordered the food came out pretty promptly. We were a little surprised. The food came out before the drinks that were ordered which was a little odd. I ordered the fried haddock sandwich. It was good. Nothing super crazy. There were large chunks of the fried batter that I didn't love but the fish part was good. Service was definitely a little rough and food was average