How does this happen? You visit a local restaurant periodically and suddenly realize it has been…read moreover three years since you last updated your review. Yet indeed, I have no revelations or big reveals after revisiting this popular local haunt. The ice cream is still very good and the window service polite and capable. We also recently decided on a rare sit down meal here. We fancied some seafood for a change of pace and rather than driving a dozen or more miles away to frequent our favorite seafood restaurant, we opted to eat locally. And besides, we had tried Lakeshore's clams and scallops when we first moved here and liked them. So one of us ordered the scallop platter and the other clams (full-bellied of course). The servings were slightly smaller than at our favorite place, but also a bit less expensive, so it is a choice whether you would rather take some home for a second meal or save a few dollars in the short term. As we remembered, the food was good, so no complaints. If I push the issue, I have to say the meal didn't quite live up to the other restaurant, but that is why we have fave places, isn't it? It is only logical to occasionally test to see if others are ready to take over top spot! But there have a varied menu. And as a side note, the town of Dexter has implemented a remarkable renewal and improvement project of the neighboring beach and facilities, including building a new covered dining and activity area, which can be reserved or used more spur of the moment as available. There is a fair bit of parking , though very busy with locals and nearby camp visitors, and there are public restrooms just behind the restaurant.

did not serve us our food we waited an hour and still didn't get our food so we had to leave…read morebecause we had to go back home and we payed for it and did not get it

This is the best choice in the food desert of Central Maine. The food is consistently fresh and…read morewell prepared. We've dined here probably 25 times and have never had a bad meal. The Restaraunt is clean and the staff is friendly. I'm pleased that there are good salads and daily specials including dessert specials. The bar is nicely appointed and there are literally dozens of beers on tap. Keep up the good work!

Our party tried pizza, burgers, and salad. All were good and probably recommend the pizza above…read moreall. It's pretty loud but the server was attentive and friendly.

Loved their pizza! It was so good. Highly recommend the wings and cauliflower as appetizers as well.read more

The tofu was amazing! The best we've ever had and we eat tofu all the time and have for almost 20…read moreyears so that says a lot! It was crispy, perfectly sized pieces, very flavorful (I think it was teriyaki) and the portion was generous. We had the pizza special of the day (elote) with vegan cheese and it was decent. The breaded cauliflower app would have been better with some salt/flavoring in the breading and the brussel sprouts had great flavor and texture but they burnt them a bit and it took away from making them a 10/10. The environment was a little loud but the view of the river was nice and the server was pleasant even if a little busy and absent at times.

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.

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.

Great place to eat and the food is really good I would recommend it to anyone and the staff are…read morevery friendly and accommodating

Seems like time for a 2026 updated review for this local favorite restaurant. Restaurants are thin…read moreon the ground here in Dexter so we are of course pleased this is such a good one. Our most recent visit was as usual a positive experience. It was our traditional late spring breakfast to welcome a friend after her drive north for her summer residence here. Part of the tradition is a cup of hot cocoa because, even though the weather was quite warm when she arrived, the first time we did this it was her late-winter transition north. This time we were so impressed by the new and larger specialty coffee/cocoa mugs that I took a picture of it. Typical Yelper, I know! Related to that, I have also added the drinks portion of the menu, which I had missed when I added menu pictures. The service and the food were good, as usual. I went with the breakfast sandwich and home fries special. I pay a small up charge to have it in one of their large biscuits. It comes with home fries and so is one of the lowest priced meals available here, though I added a side of corned beef hash because I knew I would be bringing some home anyway. Their hash could be from a can for all I know, but I really like the way they grill it and wish I could replicate it at home. I suspect it is the absurdly hot temperature their grill reaches. My wife wasn't able to eat much of her meal of burrito and home fries, but her appetite and taste buds have undergone a transformation over the past several months, so this is situation normal. She ordered a rhubarb muffin to complement her meal and her leftovers joined mine in the takeout container we brought with us. The muffin was fine, though the rhubarb seemed a bit sparse. This from rhubarb lovers, mind you. Our newly arrived friend enjoyed her egg white veggie omelette just fine.

Great food and variety. Nice setting with attentive waitstaff. Some very good specials at times.read more

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.

Food: 1st visit was fries and a shake. Crispy shoestring and oreo shake. 8yr old says worth it…read more (Mom agrees) Service: came before noon on a Wednesday, during roadworks, so reasonably quick. Real Talk: I had to ask if Amex was accepted. The clerk (owner?) said "yes, but it's not preferable since the charge double to me for accepting it" I respect the honesty tbh. So they take all cards, but please avoid Amex I guess. Will certainly be back over the summer!

The food is delicious and they give large portions. Their Ice Cream is EXCELLENT and thry have…read moreMANY flavors and MANY things you add to your ice-cream and treats! Girls work HARD in there and they are quite quick for how busy it gets. Lively place to visit,especially of you want more healthy food than Macdonald's or something similar .

Fresh, delicious ingredients, perfectly prepared, served with a heaping side of good humor! Easy…read moreon and off of I-95. This will be our new go-to home-away-from-home when traveling through Maine. (And thank you for the complimentary slice of carrot cake for the road--it was the best carrot cake we've ever eaten!)

Until I checked here on Yelp! I had forgotten we've been to Vittles once before - a year ago. Once…read moreagain we were there for breakfast after a quick appointment at the nearby hospital. Being winter, we ate inside this time! As always, and as mentioned in the first review, I had to find something different to try, as I cook a lot of breakfasts for myself at home. I settled on the corned beef hash, made in house, with the home fries, eggs and toast. The hash was excellent, as were the home fries and rye toast. The eggs were scrambled well enough, I suppose, but they seemed bland. Maybe I should have asked for a little salsa! The coffee was just okay considering they were advertising the Carrabassett brand they used. My wife ordered the avocado scramble, which also came with eggs and home fries, and she added bacon on the side. Unlike ravenous me, she had to take her eggs home. I can't forget to mention the server (Maggie?) who was friendly, chatty and took great care of us. I recommend Vittles even for breakfast, but I will repeat what I said in the other review: I want to get back there for lunch or dinner!