I have never been let down at the Garden Bar! The ingredients are always super-fresh. The…read morecombinations are endless and the dressing choices are a great twist on the old classics. The portions are generous, they have a unique choice of beverages and sides and their desserts look amazing. Hard to resist! The staff is always friendly and accommodating ...also very patient and helpful while one is trying to make up their mind! I honestly can't wait to return!!

After a quick stop in Biddeford, I stopped in at The Garden Bar counter located at Pepperell Mill…read more(Building 13 lobby). This salad bowl eatery offers made to order bowls with many different combinations of ingredients to choose from and they also offer signature bowls, bottled Everyday Boost cold pressed juices and baked sweets too. There is table seating across from the counter. There were plastic menus and dry erase markers at the counter and I decided to do the build your own bowl ($16 plus tax), marking my choices of ingredients including Choose Two Bases (green leaf & Thai rice noodles), Pick Four Toppings (tomato, roasted corn, sweet potato, kung pao veggies), Pick One Protein (vegan hoisin meatball), Pick One Crunchy Topping (crispy tortilla strips), and Pick One Dressing (jalapeno lime vinaigrette). My bowl was made to order after paying and handing over the marked up laminated menu and was ready to go 5 minutes later. My fusion bowl was very fresh and good flavors with a variety of tasty ingredients in the mix. Now that was a great fresh fusion bowl!

This is a small diner like establishment, focused more on food quality than appearances. The…read morerestaurant was very clean, but you can see they are trying to save money by not making it look perfect. It's more like home. Will never be perfect, or Homes and Garden ready, but its home, perfect the way it is. I had the scallop plate (one of many blackboard specials). Portion was very large and they were cooked to perfection, definitely tasted fresh and not Sysco frozen. Dad (92) stuck with Chicken Tenders which he DEVOURED. Thought we'd be taking 1/2 of it home, he doesn't usually eat much, they must have been delicious. We are just visiting, he lives here, I'm sure they will be seeing him often. Son (19) had the burger with bacon, the little I saw of it it looked perfectrly done.. I caught a glimpse before he inhaled it. All of our fries were done to perfection, slightly overcooked to make a crispy outside and awesome inside. They all disappeared pretty quick too. Was hoping for whole belly fried clams, but may have to wait for our next venture North from Maryland

Great little spot to find while traveling. Buffalo chicken wrap was great. Took half home for a…read morelater meal. Fried Haddock a local favorite was excellent! Great find.

Cold Mountain Cafe is a perfect stop to turn a long drive into a nice date!…read more We definitely recommend this place, it's a solid 4 that comes off like a 5! We've passed through Bethlehem, NH a few of times as we've traveled between Maine and New Hampshire. A couple weeks ago I noticed a glowing little eatery as we hurried west on Route 2 en route to UMass Amherst. I didn't catch the name of the restaurant I'd noticed, but our return l timing worked to stop for dinner in Bethlehem, so as we headed back, Cary scoured Google and Yelp ...and based upon the menus and ambiance, we settled on Cold Mountain Cafe. Turns out this was the spot. Inside was just as welcoming as I'd anticipated. Nothing against small New England towns, ...but IMO you can't EXPECT a well-rounded professional restaurant package when you're in "two-hours-from-anywhere, New Hampshire". And IMHO, sometimes these fresh-movement country places are presented like funky hippy brightly lit hardscaped cafe's with busy chalkboard menus that look like 60's concert posters. Not Cold Mountain Cafe -the music, lighting and decor was perfectly contemporary ...relaxing ...inviting comfortable conversation. The menu and pricing were well thought out, offering an assortment of cultural fare with asian, french, American, East Indian entrees that ranged from smash-burger, pot pie comfort food, to bistro steak and seared scallops. Unexpected additions like bean cake and Indian lamb stew entrees offered a pleasant, funky twist. Entrees ranged from $19 to $38. The two drinks we tried were really great! I had the Brooklyn and Cary had the Espresso Lovers Martini. I think Cary put it perfectly when she said that the Brooklyn was like desert! The espresso martini was notable because it was made with rum, instead of vodka and it used fresh espresso, giving it a luscious Tia Maria feel. Both drinks had a wonderful silky smooth mouth feel. The waitstaff was not uniformed, but in semi-formal server attire with all black garments and waist aprons. The service was friendly, professional and attentive... our waitress brought us some warm crispy tender dinner rolls with garlicky seasoned oil dipping sauce, took our orders at our pace and checked in on us throughout the meal. The mushroom polenta app was great... smooth, creamy and fresh with balanced earthy woodsy and smoky notes. The pea soup was a bit brighter and fresher than I'm used to (growing up in Boston, my mom made the best pea soup ...a more hearty version with pork meat always made in the days following a smoked shoulder meal), but in the New England small town country, farm-fresh motif, we liked the bright, fresh pea flavors... Cary was concerned about what she would order because she was put off by the steak entree's smoked Gouda sauce. So she had the lamb stew, which was a compromise. Me? I'd spent the previous couple of days at a hotel hanging around UMass, which means a lot more carbs than I want... smash burgers, burritos, eggs Bennies... oof! So I definitely was feeling like something light... and decided to be crazy and try the bean cake. Cary's stew was nice. It didn't hit you over the head, but it had balanced signature Indian flavors, and was nicely presented. We're not volume-conscious but both thought it could have had a couple more pieces of lamb. I enjoyed my bean cake -although I don't really have anything to compare it to. The waitress said it was hearty, so I rolled the dice. I'd probably try it again... it flavorful and satisfying. The chèvre and ginger dressing supplied a good level of moisture and flavor notes to the breaded spiced bean and rice patty. I'd add that the plating on a bed of fresh spinach presented a little bit of a challenge as I had to pierce a few baby fresh spinach leafs at a time, then add the bean cake... but it was manageable... The menu changes seasonally, so we're looking forward to checking in on our next pan New England journey.

Great service, comfortable local space and excellent home…read moreCooked and creative food. Great night! Loved the crunchy salad! Watermelon soup was special. Lots of chartreuse based drinks. Highly recommend as a local foodie experience.

Many restaurants are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays in the White Mountains but Rek-Lis was open and…read moreso for a birthday celebration, we went here. They also sent a birthday coupon which provided incentive. Their beers are varied and very good; food is not your typical brewery pizza and pretzels. For food, we got a chicken cali bowl and chicken shawarma roll up. Service was prompt and our waitress took good care of us and reminded me of my coupon even without my ordering their clouded judgement. A nice way to celebrate even if the weather was not sunny. I added a star for their birthday coupon.

Unsure how it would be to have a reception for a wedding at a brewery... And then we came to…read moreREK-LIS BREWING Behind the brewery is a building that is rentable for events such as a wedding reception you walk into a full bar? There's a dance floor area on the side. There's a nice fire pit patio area we walked out back. There was a full coloured area the length of the bar where we sat for dinner and beyond that was a brand-new deck they had added on with cocktail tables then take maybe eight steps down from the deck and you're in a beautiful landscaped grass area that is wooded with fire pits and lights going through throughout the area The service was great never had to wait long for a drink or any type of food and they were always cleaning up quickly as well The food was great too not expecting what to get a very good job bringing it out serving everything came out beautiful we will see you again soon even if it's just to stop in privately no big party LOL Skny-G

Love it! Every time I go its a good time. Staff is friendly and they remember you (which is always…read morebonus points). Food is on-point. They have quite the menu. Everything is made fresh. Good variety to select from. I really do wish they had a better seating situation. It feels a bit exposed. But I appreciate what they are trying to do. They make the most out of what they have. Quite possibly the best place in town.

Tried out the lobster roll special and it was DELICIOUS! All…read moreLobster meat - no fillers! Great breakfast, lunch, and dinner items. The donuts can't be missed! Close to ATV trails.

First off, good pizza. Secondly, good vibes with a turn table playing classic rock the way is made…read moreto be played. Third, a candy store attached and video games set to free. All adds up to a great time every time I go. Can't wait to go back!

My family and I gave this place a try a few weeks ago after hearing wonderful things. The decor is…read morecertainly eclectic. The pizza was quite good. We enjoyed our meal.

It's harder and harder to find a really good sammy these days. These guys make really good sammys…read more My pastrami and swiss was one of the better I've had in years, my girlfriends chupacabra blew her minds. Thumbs up and all that

We are spoiled for good food here in Portland, and if you work here, like I do, you have most…read morelikely tried almost all the lunch options available (and there are a LOT of lunch options). I have a few favorites, but at the top of that list is Cera. Cera is NOT your average sandwich and salad shop. Their food is inspired, fresh, and will absolutely get you through the day. My favorite item on the menu is the Indonesian Seoul Food wrap - Korean steak, veggies, and peanut sauce all wrapped in grilled naan. I love their meat options, prepared by people who understand how to cook meat properly. The Great Cow Caper salad fed me for two lunches, and the tender, well-seasoned grilled steak was the highlight of the dish. Cera embraces its meat offerings, and also has some outstanding vegan options. The restaurant is super clean and the staff working the kitchen are usually hopping. Cera delivers, but they don't list their specials online. If I hadn't stopped in to get a seasonal lemonade (blood orange) I would not have seen the Tuna Poke special, and that would have been a shame. Cera also has a rewards program!

Stopped by in the early afternoon. What a super cozy atmosphere. Great place for a holiday…read moregathering or meeting friends. I was sad we didn't have time for more than one.

Out with my family for a last night in the area dinner. Coming from Rangeley this location was easy…read moreto find with plenty of parking. Due to having a dog we requested to sit outside on this humid day. Party of 10 was no problem for them to seat. Beautiful location situated on the shoreline of Flagstaff lake it was peaceful and relaxing. A nice breeze was coming off the water making outside pleasant. A nice menu with many options including non-dairy for one of our family members. We had the Brussels sprouts to start with fries and various entrees. I thoroughly enjoyed Tim's Chicken Fricassee YUM! Daughter had the Rueben and Mom had the Salmon power bowl. Presentation of each was nothing to write about with the exception of the Salmon bowl, beautiful! Staff were friendly and attentive with their time and everyone was happy. Will be back again

What a nice surprise! After being disappointed by generally run down, average restaurants in the…read morearea we found this gem! The setting was comfy for a family meal, staff was lovely and food delicious. What more can you ask for...oh 1/2 price wine on Wednesdays!

Food, drinks, and service all need work at this new restaurant. The only nice component of this…read morerestaurant is the view. They desperately need to install lights outside on the patio because once the sun goes down, it's dark and the bugs come out!