Wonderful! We celebrated a shared birthday at Wanderwood. It was glorious, beautiful, and a…read morepleasure. The location is an atmospheric renovated barn, situated above an open field and trees, with winding trails down to a lake. It's full of character - a storied place for sure. We had music and food to share with our guests. The day is likely to live long in our memories, and we could not be more grateful. Thank you!

From the owner: Wanderwood is a sustainable lodging and events business built around a working farm…read more We connect guests and our community to the vitally important forests, fields, lakes, streams and agricultural lands surrounding us.

We've all found a place that we'd like to keep secret and while this qualifies I can't resist…read moresharing. South Bristol is one of those few midcoast towns stuck in time and dining at this restaurant is like going back to an old friend's house for a relaxing meal on a lazy evening near a cove. All tables are on their home's patio. The food is not adventurous but it's classically prepared and presented. Not cheap but not exorbitant and the minimal wine list is carefully chosen and remarkably affordable. Our menu was a bright summer salad, buttery soft chateaubriand, and cheesecake. The modestly sized plates were licked clean but, personally, I would have liked slightly larger salad or app. If they have their housemade Limoncello, order it! The owners are magnificent hosts. A delightful evening.

My son and daughter-in-law were recently married here with 163 guests. Even on a rainy and chilly…read moreMay day it was wonderful! It's a venue that truly works in any weather! So beautiful and well laid out. It was just magical. And as a bonus the owners were so nice and flexible in working with us!

I DJ'd a wedding here on 10/1/2022 and wow! A beautiful location, a gorgeous and very well…read moremaintained property. It was a perfect setting for a wedding(beautiful setting with the river as a backdrop), dinner reception they were able to accommodate a Lobster Bake! (covered tent for seating) and dance party in the barn. Ally and the staff team were absolutely amazing! I highly recommend this location for a gathering of 100 to 125. I hope to attend another event in the near future.

Our recent week-long visit to Bristol, Maine, was anchored by a 6-night stay at The Chamberlain…read moreHouse in Round Pond. Our spirits were buoyed by owners, Shari & Paul Cunningham, whose wonderful property includes a view of the harbor in Round Pond, perennial gardens, old stone walls, and adjacent forests. We were made to feel right at home in the restored historic (1700's era) farmhouse, with its common rooms for reading, visiting, dining, and relaxing downstairs, as well as its five beautifully decorated guest bedrooms upstairs. Shari is an outstanding cook, serving hearty, nutritious, artfully presented breakfasts every morning. She incorporates fresh eggs from her flock of lively hens whose happy clucking can be heard throughout the day. We look forward to our next trip when we can once again savor the scrumptious frittatas, homemade blueberry muffins, blueberry pancakes, and delicious fruit cups at the dining room's table that looks over the sloping backyard fields and the ocean beyond. Shari was willing to accommodate our request for specific dietary needs. At the top of your "Midcoast Maine Must Do" list should be a stay with Shari and Paul at The Chamberlain House.

I wanted to do some after Thanksgiving shopping in the Damariscotta / Bristol area and found…read moreChamberlain House. Wonderful experience, beautiful area, comfortable rooms, great breakfast, charming Hosts. Highly recommend!

This place has the best food. We have been here for two weeks and ate here several times. The…read morestaff is outstanding and very friendly. Thank You to Susan, April and the rest of the staff for another great vacation in Boothbay at the Lobster Wharf! Sue & Gordon

Booth Decay FKA "The…read moreBoothbay Region Lobstermen's Co-Op," is an actual working Lobster Dock that also happens to have a fast-casual restaurant and bar. We arrived after a day at the nearby Botanical Garden and were ready for our first Lobstah Roll back in Maine. The Good: *Happy Hour daily 3 - 5 p.m. *Clam Chowder was fine, but I thought it should be thicker for my liking. Carissa thought it was fine fwiw. *Fairly large parking lot that could get filled during busier times of the year, but parking was plentiful upon our visit. *Full bar with everything from spirits to local micro and macro brews on tap. *Amazing views from their dog-friendly outdoor dining. They also have some indoor dining upstairs during inclement weather. The Meh: *Service wasn't friendly at all from the order or pickup booth. In fact, I'd say it was downright sassy-- and not in a good way. When we asked for our lobster buttered and not dressed (i.e., mayo) we got a giant eyeroll from the maître d'. Why she cares is beyond me, since she's not doing much beyond taking orders. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ *The bartender was slightly better service-wise, but she tends to disappear and you have to wait around for her to re-appear. *Fries were whatever, but at least they were cheap. *The Lobster was overcooked and chewy, which is disappointing. However, we will say they were very generous with the Lobster itself, as we both got fairly large pieces of claws. Pro Tip: If two people want a regular Lobster roll, you're better off ordering the large and splitting it. I'm pretty sure the large was at least double the meat of the regular, and it was only $10 more. *The roll they use for the roll didn't really hold up to the moisture, as it was fairly soggy by the time it reached our table. The Ugly: *They really have the gall to charge $2 for a tablespoon of melted butter. As if paying $40-50 for a sandwich isn't enough... 0_o Conclusion: Below avg lobstah roll with great views but grumpy Gus service. Hard pass.

Very disappointed. Paid for top of the price range with view of the bay. The pictures they show…read moreisn't what you always get. This is the direct view I got. Sure if I shift my seat at a 45 degree angle I get a better view but those pictures of the dock is what I get out of the window. Don't take room 231 or pay for a harbor view unless you get at the end of the hotel. Very disappointing

We had so much fun exploring Boothbay. We stayed at the Fisherman's Wharf Inn and decided to check…read moreout the bar/restaurant at the inn. The food was great! Brandon made us the drink special "liquid painkiller" and it was perfect! He was so friendly and attentive and helped us with recommendations on places to check out. We wanted to visit again on Monday to try the haddock bites (which were highly recommended) but they were closed Monday we will definitely be back!

I was just here May 10th 2025 for my dear little Sister and her new Husband's big day. And what a…read moreday!!!! So much to say here.... but ill summarize by revisiting the recent history of this Masterpiece of a location. The current owners fell in love, were married at this very location..... felt strongly enough to share this uniqie treasure with the world, that they purchased Boothbay Playhouse to create perfect memories for all those who see its charm and beauty. And this my dear friends, is exactly how they operate and what you can expect. Absolutely perfect wedding venue, rain or shine. Still have a wedding hangover from the amazing memories created on May 10th. 2025. John, Sarah and their staff are the best. Make the call, you'll be glad you did.

From the owner: Boothbay Playhouse Events & Weddings is a 6000 square foot historic theater venue located on the…read morebeautiful Boothbay peninsula in scenic midcoast Maine (60 minutes north of Portland). This charming post and beam space is ideal for wedding ceremonies, receptions and corporate events for up to 200 guests from late April to mid December. With the building's rich history, and rustic elegance, it's the perfect opening scene for your big day! We invite you to come...write your love story with us.

Great tacos! Had the pulled pork and brisket and both were excellent. The beans and rice with the…read morecheese dust was tasty but honestly the cheese dust didn't do much.

This region is so fortunate to have such an amazing take out option. In terms of service, quality…read moreand price, this place has no local equal. They are open 5 days a week, and offer a (mostly) regular, rotating menu that cycles through differing themes: Mexican, Pizza, Burgers, etc. Unlike most places that try to do too much and can't deliver consistent quality, VIP keeps their rotating nightly menu small enough that every single offering is of the highest quality and has a distinctly unique twist. I have now tried the burgers, pizza, tacos and enchiladas - all phenomenal. They have a lot of seafood options, which I don't eat, but others I know have raved about it. Portions are on the smaller side (as is the price), but satisfying and filling. For example, the burger bun is the size of the actual burger it contains, so you don't get loaded down with extra carbs, like most places. And the meals always come with an excellent side, such as homemade mac & cheese, or (amazing) beans and rice. I've been visiting this region for over 40 years, and often lamented at the lack of good, affordable food. VIP is the solution I never expected, but I am so grateful they opened. Their format is to offer early pre-ordering on Facebook each day, to ensure they don't run out of your preferred meal, but they can also accommodate on-the-spot orders (not the recommended method, as they are very popular, and stuff does run out). This format is an added bonus during the COVID crisis, where social distancing is still highly advised. I would eat here every day, if cost and calories were not a consideration. There are plenty of food pics on their Facebook page. They can be found one property past Dee's Variety (going South), just at the turn onto Huddle Road, on Rt 130 (Bristol Road). www.facebook.com/visitvip/