We are visiting Maine on vacation with another family. We had 3 kids in tow. Our server Jess was…read moreattentive and accommodating. She made sure the kids had their drinks and food right away. She even went as far as to offer them bocce ball to play out on the lawn while the grownups finished up their cocktails. The food and drinks were delicious and atmosphere quite lovely. Overall our experience was top notch and we look forward to visiting again next year!

My sisters and I were driving around enjoying our vacation in Maine. We stopped at the Chapman…read moreCottage and decided to have some appetizers before our dinner at a different restaurant. When we approached the hostess stand we were asked if we had reservations. She hemmed and hawed and after a little bit we were shown to a table on the front patio. Mind you, there was no one here and all the tables were open!! It was so nice and peaceful dining on the porch of such a pretty old bed & breakfast. They have rocking chairs located around the property so you can relax. They have an amazing lawn that rolls downhill to the road. Beautiful site. We ordered a couple of drinks and appetizers and were happy. The crab dip wasn't too crabby for my non-seafood tongue. We had to order more bread, though, to finish it off. The candied bacon was an interesting appetizer and I am happy I ordered it. I enjoyed my fancy drink. My sisters has white wine. I would definitely come here again. Lost a star because of the rude woman at the hostess stand. Although, by the time we left the place was packed.

We hired Foster's Clambake and Catering for our wedding reception and rehearsal dinner and could…read morenot have been happier with the food, the service, and the experience! Roxanne, Michelle, and their crew are an absolute dream to work with. They were helpful and responsive in every step of the process, from selecting menu items to accomodating dietary restrictions to their impeccable and professional presentation. Their culinary creations are delicious and their menu options are expansive. With Foster's, we were able to stay comfortably within our budget without having to restrict our choices. We selected family-style presentation for our reception and the portions were more than generous. Our guests have not stopped raving about the food since the wedding. Foster's is incredible and we cannot recommend them enthusiastically enough!

So, I guess instead of being a "restaurant", this is more of an event space. Came here with 40ish…read moreother folks we were traveling through the area with. I ordered their lobster and it was GREAT! No specialty cocktails to speak of, but they had a moderately well stocked bar. Service was good, though it took longer to get our meals than I was expecting. They do what they do well.

I just attended a bridal shower there and it was a beautiful setting, inside and out. A wonderful…read moreplace dating back to 1848. New owners have been doing updates to enhance the ambiance even more. A great place to hold an event!

What a find! This place is one of a kind, and thankfully so. On a short road trip last week up the…read morecoast of Maine with 2 of my daughters, we drove by this place and noticed the large property and lots of stuff (nice stuff) around the main house and other buildings. Out by the street was a simple sign requesting a $5 donation to park and walk around. Not knowing what it was (but real intrigued by it strangeness) I hung a quick U and went back into the driveway and parked. My kids are not too happy! As we approached the front door they are begging to leave as the place gives them the willies. To make matters worse a big wad of keys are still hanging from the front door. Now I have the willies! Being me, I open the door and peer in and to my amazement I see a massive room full of the most traditional cool art and collectibles I've ever seen! High class Americana. We skulk through the first big room because I hear voices coming from an even larger room I can see deeper in this massive old house. As we enter the back room, we find two older men sitting at one of 20+ beautiful early American tables (all surrounded by beautiful chairs). They are holding a small wooden sled and discussing how to repair it. They quickly finish and one leaves and the other introduces himself as Bill Johnson and asks if we'd like a tour of the place. I quickly say yes and that starts the next faze. Bill quickly begins to regale us with story after story about each piece we point out or strikes his fancy: --Nice story about Hermann Goering's cuckoo clock on the wall. --He turns on his player piano, sits down and grabs a very large megaphone, and begins serenading my daughters with a beautiful old tune. --He quizzes us about American historical facts, tells stories, sings, etc. and would have spent the whole day with us had we had the time. Well, I could go on and on about this place...but you gotta see it to believe it. Best $5 tour ever!

This is a great place to browse around or to take photos. There is so much to see. I highly…read morerecommend a stop here. We just happened by it on a sightseeing trip and turned around to see what it was all about. The owner is eccentric, to say the least, but not in a bad way. There is a player piano that I would loooove to own. A great place all-around.

UNH Conferences and Catering did our post-wedding brunch. The food was truly delicious and the…read moreservice was wonderful. They were very accommodating around food allergies and preferences. This is great value for any event. Highly recommend!

We had our wedding at the end of August 2014 on a beautiful, warm and sunny Sunday at the Meeting…read moreHouse in York, Maine. Darlene took care of us from the first day we met in December of 2013, right through the very end of our amazing wedding day. She was extremely helpful with suggestions, recommendations and small pointers that really showed her experience in coordinating not only the reception, but also the ceremony. She made our wedding day so seamless, we cannot say enough about how helpful she really was. The venue is classic, yet modern, and so much fun. Our ceremony was on the lawn next to the Union Bluff restaurant and hotel, which overlooks a bustling beach and a light ocean breeze. After the ceremony, our photographer took us across the street to take pictures on the benches, sidewalks, in the arcade, and bowling alley, which was really fun and the pictures came out really nice. The reception afterwards and dinner went perfect! Darlene's staff was polite, funny, fast, and did a great job, even with special requests from our guests. With the great weather we had, the doors to the outside stone patio were opened and the outdoor bar service was available for the guests. The whole wedding went so well and was so much fun, it of course went by too fast. If you're considering having your wedding here, take our word for it - Darlene and the Meeting House staff will make your day easy and will take care of everything for you, allowing you to enjoy your spouse, family, friends, and best of all - your wedding day! People are still talking about how beautiful and fun our wedding was. We are so excited to return to the Union Bluff to see Darlene.

For WEDDING VENUE: When my now husband and I booked this…read morevenue for our 2020 Wedding back in January of 2019, similarly to the rest of the world, we never could have guessed that COVID-19 would hit in 2020 and devastate not only our nation but the whole world! When we met Darlene, the Union Bluff (UB) event Coordinator in 2019, she was wonderful and so was the venue and her suggestions for nearby vendors...however, when COVID struck our dealings with Darlene and the UB quickly became nothing but stressful! We had put down over $5,000 worth of deposits towards our wedding and reception with the UB at this point and our potential guest count limit of 200 was being cut to 50 guests due to COVID Precautions by the State of Maine. We understood these precautions of course, however, what we did not feel was reasonable was that the UB refused to refund any portion of our deposit given the extreme circumstances which were COVID despite the fact that every other couple we spoke with getting married at other venues were able to get their deposit back even though other venues "contracts" say "non-refundable" also...Other venues were being understanding that COVID was not just any typical reason a wedding could have been canceled or changed and for that matter the UB's "contract" says we were allowed to invite 200 guests and now they could not uphold their end of the "contract" either... As 2020 couples we were given 3 options: 1) move your whole wedding to 2021 but also pay 2021 prices, 2) keep your date with COVID restrictions and reduce your price only to the food/beverage minimum per the original contract 3) "keep and move" option keep your current date and if COVID improves have your wedding as planned but book another date later in 2020 or in 2021 (paying 2021 prices) ...all of which offered NO money returned at all that was previously deposited. These were the options no matter how close you were to your wedding date also when the State regulations for COVID were changing almost weekly when COVID was at its worst in April/ May of 2020. My husband and I opted to have our ceremony at the UB since that was our dream and we could not get our money back and have many elderly family members that may not make it to see us get married in 2021 and move our reception to a New Hampshire Venue with more flexibility. All of our interactions with the UB and Darlene after COVID began were stressful and frankly, difficult because they were unreasonable about using money we already paid them towards our wedding, towards our Lawn ceremony needs. I wouldn't wish this on anyone! If you get married here ask them to CHANGE THE CONTRACT! Don't sign for a non-refundable deposit! Good luck!

The Top of the Ridge, owners, and staff, need to be awarded 10 stars! The atmosphere, cleanliness,…read moreand service was impeccable. The owner's communication and friendless [without being invasive] before and during our stay was outstanding. Our "little girl", a Labradoodle, was welcomed with her own thoughtful amenities. The food was outstanding. I can't say enough positive to do this experience justice. Hopefully, we will return again and again in this beautiful part of New Hampshire. Thank you for a week of pure luxury. Betsy, Dave, and Molly, too!

Best bed and breakfast, very kind respectful and professional for wedding venue , one of a kind…read more Multi award recognition and highly recommended. Amazing time also food was amazing!!!

As a wedding photographer, I was so impressed during my first time at the Thompson Inn recently…read more The venue is gorgeous. Even in early April when the plants haven't come in yet, even in the rain. The old inn is completely remodeled in stylish neutral tones that are beautiful for photos. The Cyderhouse is a fantastic event venue just steps outside the main house. You could really have the wedding of your dreams here.