Great stop from a SxS outing here to take the rumbling hangriness! Plenty of parking out front for…read morecars or your SxS. Service was great for our rowdy group. Plenty of things to keep the team busy between shuffleboard, darts, karaoke or instruments (piano and guitars). Food was quick even with a large group. It was full of flavor and hit the spot prior to returning on our journey. If you are off the beaten path, find the Nook & Cranny and they will take care of your dining needs snd you can have a little fun while waiting as well!

We've spotted this place on many drives up through Calais into Canada, and honestly never gave it…read moremuch thought. It turns out that was a huge mistake: don't judge a book by its cover, and don't judge a restaurant by the facade. The full parking lot should have been the tip-off: this is genuinely great food, prepared by a chef-owner with four decades of high-end experience. You'd be amazed to learn that this little unassuming place is a 100-percent scratch kitchen, turning out both ambitious plates and satisfying, elevated "comfort" food. The wait staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. But the food? Next level. Really. My steak was flawless. My wife's meal was great too... This place is well-worth a stop or even a detour to enjoy scratch cooking from a talented chef. There's live music on Friday's and they support community causes, too, which makes it all even better.

This is a warm and friendly diner filled with locals and tourists alike. The food is great; fish…read moreand chips are top-notch! They even serve eggs Benedict with homemade hollandaise sauce. The staff goes out of their way to take care of you, whether you are alone or a party of eight. If you're in Calais, give them a try; you won't be disappointed!

You can find Karen's everywhere but this Karen has her own diner and offers dining in downtown…read moreCalais. Service was quick and the fried food crispy. I enjoyed the quirky decor some with a Karen like quips. This place has its locals and to me that was a good sign that his Karen can run a restaurant. I have to support this Karen because running a restaurant in this very far away border town cannot be easy.

I'm only giving it four stars because we didn't order any food. The service was great. Our server…read morewas prompt and helpful. The selection from the bar was limited to beer and wine, which was more than adequate. The owner was friendly and the interior was amazing! The stained glass feature was beautiful! The variety of objects on display and the manner in which they were displayed makes this pub worth visiting. You're visiting an art exhibit that offers drinks and food. They're only open on Fridays and Saturdays in the summer, so make time to visit!

Short menu and only open for dinner on Friday and Saturday but each dish is delicious! I had the…read morecrab cakes and my wife had the pulled pork. What really makes it special is the venue itself. One wall is a huge stain glass window of Van Gogh's Starry Night. The rest of the room is an art piece 6 years in the making. You'll have to go there to see it. Plus it is housed in a beautiful old house in a tiny town just off of route 1

While out looking at houses in the area, we stopped to grab a bite to eat. So glad we did!…read more Although my husband and I are New Englanders, we moved to Arizona about 12 years ago and are moving back east again. So, we haven't had the luxury of New England subs for quite a long time. Pat's sub roles are just superb! I had the eggplant parm sub and my husband have the chicken parm sub. Both were outstanding. We will absolutely be back!

Used to be a great place. Now they've removed the waitresses, the bar and ambiance. The food is…read morestill decent but it's lost its charm sadly.

Lubec needs more dining options and Breakwater is very much welcomed. This is a lunch and breakfast…read moreplace which has some of the basics including sandwiches. The location is beautiful overlooking the Lubec Narrows waterway in this quaint town. Be sure to sit out on the outside deck and sip some coffee. Service is efficient and the cafe is done by the owner. I enjoyed the pistachio muffin.

This place is closed and the building is for sale. I am sorry that Yelp gave the impression that…read morethe hours had been recently verified. Caused an unnecessary trip on our part.

Loved the interior as soon as we walked in. A nod to the feel of an old speakeasy, rich wood tones…read moreand a faux brick ceiling, it was fun and right out of a movie. I loved how all of the bartenders and servers seemed to pitch in and help out. There was never the feeling like anyone was focused on just their job. They were all focused on making sure the patrons had what they needed. I was here on a Tuesday evening with my husband and 2 kids, 6 and 10. They don't print a kids menu but readily offer options of burgers, grilled cheese, mac and cheese, pasta with marinara, and pasta with butter and parmesan. My kids had mac and cheese and buttered pasta, which with homemade rigatoni noodles, we packed the leftovers. For cocktails, we had The Balcony is Closed, a delightful gin and lemon cocktail but the honey beer syrup balances it and the chili oil gives it a kick of a finish. I have gin cocktails wherever I go, and I've traveled and eaten far and wide. This is one of my top 3 most memorable gin drinks. We also tried The Assault Continues, smoky and earthy; not my favorite but for my smoky scotch loving husband, it hit the spot. Of course, we had to try the tuna nachos. I feel like so many restaurants try to do tuna nachos and it's been there, done that. But you haven't had THESE tuna nachos. They're spectacular. The ingredients on the menu speak for themselves but they finally got the ratio and presentation just right. It's a work of art. The caprese was also delicious, the stracciatella and pistachios playing nicely off each other. Dinners were rigatoni with short rib, and the halibut. The rigatoni was delicious. The halibut was out of this world. Perfect sear, perfectly cooked halibut in a corn cream sauce or nage, the summer succotash, fresh corn, crisp bacon, salty caviar. I really proverbially licked the plate with my fork. It was special and incredibly well executed. Not to mention the blueberry pie bar and carrot cake were also delicious. Both disappeared in a matter of seconds. We didn't have to fight for or pay through the nose for parking in downtown Bar Harbor for this wonderful dinner. Get the free parking in several lots in town. The city hall parking lot is directly behind the restaurant building. If you like to eat on a budget, this spot may not be for you, but if you enjoy great food and cocktails, I really think the prices are comparable to what you'd pay in other more populated areas. The food is a diamond in the rough.

The appetizers were excellent!…read more We ordered mussels which were tasty and generous, could have been is own meal. If it was served with crusty bread instead of a thick slice of toasted bread, it would have been perfect. The nachos were unique and delicious with generous toppings and ahi tuna... also could have been a meal by itself... chef's kiss to those two items! Our entrees were a dish called Gnudi- which if you don't know what they are(we didn't and when we looked it up, it said it is similar to gnocchi- IT ISN'T!!!) ask before you order, if you've never had it, it's very unique and we didn't care for it at all... there was no recourse given by the restaurant... make sure you know what it is!! Our other entree was rigatoni that was topped with ricotta and short rib sauce, shredded cheese... it was tasty, but very pricey for a bowl of pasta... To make a reservation, you need to give a credit card and if you don't show up, your card is charged $25 per person. The service was friendly until we didn't like the Gnudi... then it was a little weird... It was fine, but not exceptional... Cold bottles of water are given to the table and refreshed as necessary. The restroom is not kept up, could use shine attention, a little elbow grease to clean it. They are on Facebook and offer specials on their burgers.

The boys of Machias are still going at it and the community benefits from a fabulous eatery. From…read morea distance it looks like a trailer park restaurant, but the food they churn out is so very tasty. The pastrami does not fit with their Maine lobster rolls but it is good if you do not want seafood. Finally, they have a few outside picnic tables. Now, only if they added some giant rainbow umbrellas I would be totally sold. Service is always friendly.

The lobster rolls were very meaty and tasty. The coleslaw was extra special treat as it was some…read moreof the best I ever had. Guy inside could not be more friendly. Place doesn't look to impressive ...the food sure is!!

This place nails it all. The ambiance, the drinks, the food. All incredibly divine. We had kofta,…read morelobster crepes, a root salad, shishito peppers, a bahn mi starter. All so full of flavor and beautiful to look at. And to top it all off, they were even kind enough to send me my hiking shoes when I left them behind after a swoon-worthy meal. Above and beyond customer service. We can't wait to go back to Project Social on our next trip to Bar Harbor.

The food was great and the service was good too. The service was very knowledgeable about the menu…read more Our kids loved the meat and cheese crepe and the duck tacos. I loved the butternut squash curry soup even though it was a hot day. The atmosphere was lovely, with a babbling brook throughout the outdoor seating area. I was a bit put off (subtracting a star) by being seated in the very back corner when we arrived with two young kids and there being a couple lawn games available in the front. Also there was only one small bathroom.

Passing through back to the U.S. side after a day trip to St John from Eastport. A Lovely setting…read morein an old train depot. Great service. Great menu and great execution. Have to say that the Cornflake Crusted Haddock was the most delicious fried fish I have had. A thick and perfectly cooked trio of fresh fish chunks with the lightest of coating giving it a perfect light crunch. The fries are hand cut and super fresh with the perfect crunch also. Slaw and tartar sauce both homemade. My friend had the club sandwich on the pretzel bread and she was very pleased. A great find on the waterfront.

I enjoyed 5 Kings. While it had a tavern feel I ended up trying the tacos which were delicious…read more There were some jalapeños which added some zest. The restaurant is nicely done in what may be a converted building. There are also some beer offerings. The server was very enthusiastic and service was quick. Nice place to grab a nice lunch.