Amazing quality food for reasonable prices, even the fried rice is perfect. The General Tso's…read morechicken is perfectly crispy, as where a lot of Asian restaurants have soggy chicken. Clean restaurant, good environment and genuinely hospitable service

Meh. Had the sashimi. No rice. Instead they give a flavorless type of rice. Three others in the…read moreparty seemed to like their meals. Service was good. I wouldn't recommend it.

If you're anywhere near Yarmouth and even slightly hungry, make the reservation at Royal River…read moreGrill House. It's one of those places that never misses. Let's start with the cocktails, because they truly deserve top billing. I always order the seasonal espresso martini, and somehow it just keeps getting better. This time it was tiramisu-inspired, and it was unreal. Rich, balanced, not overly sweet, and actually tasted like the dessert without feeling heavy. Whoever is behind that bar knows exactly what they're doing. The fish and chips? You cannot go wrong. Perfectly crisp batter, flaky fish, and fries that hold their own. It's one of those dishes you order once and then find yourself thinking about days later. That said, everything we've tried over multiple visits has been consistently excellent. It's the kind of menu where you feel safe branching out because you know it's going to deliver. The space itself adds to the whole experience. The architecture is beautiful, with warm wood tones and big windows that bring in natural light and make the river views part of the meal. It manages to feel polished and special without being stuffy. You can dress up a little or come in relaxed and still feel right at home. And the service is always attentive in that effortless way. Our servers have consistently been knowledgeable, present, and genuinely welcoming without hovering. It makes the whole night feel easy.

Clearly we are late to this party...we should have had this place on our radar as a good stop when…read moretraveling on 295. We stopped in for lunch, off season. It was about 11:30 and the place was getting busy. By the time we left there was a short line out the door waiting to be seated and the parking lot was full. My fish sandwich and fries were fresh and tasty. My husband's chicken salad wrap and fries were equally good. Great views of the marina, comfortable tables, very good service. We will definitely be back.

For our 56 th wedding anniversary we decided instead of Portsmouth and York's fine restaurants we…read morewould try the Kennebunkport area . We chose the Lost Fire which was a great decision. After driving 40 minutes we arrived 10 minutes early as they don't open until 430; no problem ,they saw us in the parking lot and waved us in. Unusual as most places guard the door to the second. They sat us immediately, and introduced us to our server Alyssa ,who turned out to be the most knowledgeable , professional person we have ever met. And we have been dining out and working in the industry for many years! The fun began; my wife ordered her Filet Mignon and I asked Alyssa what she recommended , shocking me she said The Skirt Steak with marbled potatoes with the empanadas as an appetizer. I was certain she would have said the Porterhouse or Tomahawk to upsell us but she was spot on as it was incredibly tender and flavorful . In summary it was the most delightful fine dining experience we have ever enjoyed! Thank you Alyssa and your incredible chefs and fellow servers for unforgettable 56 anniversary dinner!

Highly recommended by a coworker, my wife and I were very excited to go for our anniversary…read more To start, the atmosphere is nice, seating is comfortable and the staff were great. We wanted to try a little bit of everything, so decided on the mixed grill for 2, with mashed potatoes and fires on the side. We started with the focaccia bread and oil dressing that were very good. We also got the enchiladas, one spicy cheese and the other beef. These were okay, nothing crazy but enjoyable. However, the mixed grill was simply not worth the money. The sausage was over cooked, strip steak flavorless and the long short ribs were tough. The chicken was okay, but nothing better than anywhere else I've had grilled chicken before. Our waitress Jennifer was amazing. And when she asked how our experience was, she could see by the lack of food we had eaten, and the expression on my face, we were not impressed. We ended our meal with the tres leches cake that was very good. Overall, this place is a gimmicky tourist trap that over charges for their "atmosphere" and prays you get drunk off their $250 wine before you order. I thought for sure it would be decent, and was wrong. I would hate to see the quality in peak tourist season. Leaving hungry was not something I imagined.

Parking: generous sized lot right off the main road with a turning lane for piece of mind…read more Decor: rustic yet modern and stylish with exposed beams, fantastic color combinations with reserved yet stylish art and accents throughout the entire location. Staff: we had Gabe at the bar to start and his drink knowledge and customer experience is on point. When we were seated on the patio...the enclosed patio space is such a nice touch...our server was Abby. She knows everything on the menu and her attention to detail was something I truly wish other places taught their staff...and the best part was she wasn't hovering...she just knew when to replenish our drinks and to do "check-ins"! Food: started with steak egg rolls cut at an angle and do well yummy! The freshly made meatballs were so tender yet so flavorful that I could have ordered more and been done. On to the entree's my ribeye was so well prepared...dare I say PERFECT which I don't say often in my reviews...that I didn't even use the added sauces! My colleague let me try her steak with garlic cheese topped...OMG!!!! The sides...multi colored carrots on a pesto base, shaved Brussels and garlic mash! It was so delish that I actually asked to give thanks to the chef that created all these masterpieces and Chef Matt came to the table and I didn't know where to start with the praise but I am glad I had the chance to truly appreciate the masterpiece menu! Drinks: cocktails with so many types of rums, tequila, bourbon that they can meet anyone's needs...the wine list is spectacular too. We wrapped up dinner with a Stag's Leap Artemis. Overall: I found my go to when I'm in the area, without a second thought!!! Check out the pics below!!

Well, we all know how much of a fan I am with Nick's Steakhouse. Just had another PHENOMENAL…read moredinner! I can't stop. Never had anything I didn't like and can't make any of it at home, which is unique. Exceeds expectations every time. So full and had to bring food home. Excellent staff, of course.

I'm blown away. We expected a minimal amount of people enjoying dinner tonight which started at…read more3:00 PM. Arrived here at 3:45 PM & had a 30 minute wait before being seated. The best part of tonight's meal was our waitress Cassie. By far one of the best & most sociable waitresses we have ever had the pleasure of being served by. Kudos to Cassie. As usual our meals we're sensational.

We came here for a work function and the service, the menu and the decor were all pretty top notch…read more The wife and I both loved what we had to eat as it is sometimes tough going into a steakhouse as a vegan/vegetarian but the waiter and the staff accommodated very well and made our day even though we had about 15 people in the party so as a server, that can be difficult. The only drawback is the lines to wait to get in. I know we were a larger party but there were a TON of people waiting in the waiting area but also had the ability to hit the bar and have a cocktail while waiting which makes it less lengthy. We will definitely be back to this establishment next time just the two of us to get the "date" experience.

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 in Boothbay for Gardens Aglow and honestly weren't sure if we wanted to make the 30-minute…read moredrive out to Montsweag at first especially after a long day. But every restaurant in Boothbay had over an hour wait, and I can confidently say I am SO glad we couldn't get a reservation anywhere else because it led us here. We got a reservation right away, were seated early, and everything from start to finish was incredible. The food tasted so fresh and flavorful, the drinks were amazing, and the atmosphere was perfect . Cozy but still lively with live music. Truly one of those places where nothing misses. I'm from out of state and already planning to come back next year just to eat here again. I honestly can't say enough good things about Montsweag. So worth the drive and then some!

First visit to this restaurant with some friends for lunch. Service was good and food was served…read morehot. I ordered the crab cakes and my husband had the fish tacos. Crab cakes were actually very thick and felt it wasn't to my liking and it lacked flavor plus the side of veggies just wasn't to my liking either, French fries were just ok. My husband dish he ate everything but said himself he's had better. The ambiance was nice and the place was clean. Parking is quite the challenge with street parking.

I absolutely love this restaurant in Boothbay Harbor. Very nice seats looking over the bay and the…read morefood is extremely affordable and the staff is great. Very cozy but casual.

We went in last night and dinner was delicious and cooked perfectly. The service was ok, our server…read morewas trying to up sell the menu with add ons and it felt like we were at a car dealership. We sat in a booth and it was the most uncomfortable thing ever. We went in as a party of 4. We had 2 apps, bone marrow and bang bang shrimp. When then had ala Carte filet, two steak frites, and a pork chop. We also had 2 popovers, 3 beeers and a glass of wine. Our bill was 399.46.

Went here while visiting Portland with family because it was my sister's pick. The restaurant…read moreitself looks great. Classic dark steakhouse/grill room atmosphere, open kitchen, good energy, friendly people. Unfortunately, the food execution did not match the appearance or pricing. Our waitress was very nice and genuinely trying, but it was her first night after only a couple hours of training, which showed. To the restaurant's credit, the manager/supervisor was sharp, knowledgeable, and handled questions immediately. The biggest miss was the "Steak & Cheese" appetizer described as: "Beef Carpaccio, Fried Goat Cheese, Greens, Fried Capers, Red Onion, Aioli" What arrived was essentially a large salad topped with thick-cut beef and heavy dressing. I actually had to dig underneath the greens to find the fried goat cheese. Once I found it, the goat cheese itself was excellent. The "carpaccio," however, was not carpaccio in any recognizable form. Thick slices of beef covered in dressing completely missed the point of the dish. I love both carpaccio and fried goat cheese, so this should have been an easy win. I also found the steak menu surprisingly limited for a place presenting itself as a serious grill room. No New York strip, only a "NY Sirloin," plus essentially a ribeye and hanger steak option. Oddly, for Portland, Maine, there was also no lobster on the menu. I ordered the hanger steak entree with fries. The fries were excellent. The hanger steak itself was average at best, especially at the price point. Overall, the restaurant has atmosphere and potential, but the food felt more style than substance. For me, about a 3/5 experience overall.

Only Brazillian steakhouse in Maine. Saw article they had Thanksgiving so it reminded me to check…read moreit out. We went the day after Thanksgiving. It was not super busy but the meats still came in a timely manner we never felt we were waiting a long time. They first bring you Brazilian cheese bread and these yummy beef patties. The sides were yummy my fave were the beans and rice- the beans were so flavorful with large chunks of meat and the Polenta "fries". I'm a grits lover so loved those. Salads were nice too. You just have to save room for all of the yummy meats. We told them we like rare and they could definitely accommodate. Definitely get the tomato vinaigrette side its yummy with the beef patty and meats. Save room at the end when they bring this special Brazilian cheese drizzled with honey and the grilled pineapple with cinnamon. There is a parking lot behind the restaurant across from police/fire station. Off season its free. They are open year round but I think starting in January they may have a few closed days. You can get reservations on yelp. Also maybe in off season they have a Wednesday $39 special. They had some yummy looking cocktails and also serve some famous Brazilian soda.

What is your Friday night for dinner with our family? We had a six-year-old with us. There was…read moreabsolutely nothing on that menu that she could order. She would not eat adult food and nothing was offered for children. No chicken nuggets no plain pasta. Nothing she got a chocolate milk. The rest of the dinner was great. My only request would be to get some other appetizers. I know it's a Brazilian restaurant, but not everybody eats polenta, yuca, or fried plantain , brazillion beans, feijoada or anything to that effect. I think they should have a few other American things on there besides broccoli and asparagus, carrots would be nice, maybe some stuffed mushrooms., street corn. The honey cheese we tried we tried the honey cheese was not that great. I do have to say probably the best thing is the pineapple.. there should be other options for salads. We have been to Brazilian restaurants down in Cape Cod with huge buffet salad bars with cheese all kinds of other options. Besides, just meet on a spit., it was mac & cheese. There was all kinds of different salads and fruits. I think if you added more of these things or had an area where you could set up some of these things and people could help themselves I think you would have a lot more people in this restaurant. Debby I think you need to mix it up a little bit and add a bunch of different sides Thank you