Great food, great service, great tunes, love this spot. Was the raging bull but was renovated a…read morelittle bit and consolidated to one oner I think. Anyway, great portions of delicious food, and looking forward to coming in to drink and listen to a live band

The Whiskey Kitchen in Augusta ME checks all my boxes! I work down the street from here so my team…read morechose it for our office Holiday Party. The wait staff was friendly and knowledgeable. We were seated promptly and our drink orders went right in while we looked at the menu. I had never been here before, we asked what the server recommends. She was spot on. We started with a round of pulled pork nachos for the table. I went with shrimp tacos (aioli on the side as I was worried about spice level). Others at the table had the Reuben, chicken tacos, and house chili. Our drinks came out fast, the food was not far behind, our eyes were met with generous portions nicely garnished. The pulled pork nachos were exactly what we expected southerwestern-y cumin-y deliciousness assisted by sour cream, and fresh salsa goodness everything was perfectly seasoned. My shrimp tacos came with lime, avocado, and purple cabbage with spicy aioli on the side. The meaty shrimp with the crisp cabbage were all mellowed together by the creamy avocado. I would eat them for days. Everyone in my party cleaned their plates! The atmosphere is country-chic. There is a saloon decor vibe but it's also hipster steam punk meets old west. The main dining area is clean, spacious and was decorated for the holiday. By the time we left the dining room was a little over half capacity with folks peppered around the bar. It wasn't too noisy, there is country music in the background, but it was fine for conversation. The overall vibe is fun, light, and hospitable, plus there was a pinch of yule-time joy in the air. There is a front and rear entrance, parking is on the street. Around the back of downtown are assorted free parking lots there is also a free parking garage nearby as well, so parking is not a problem. Downtown Augusta is always dolled up this time of year with twinkling lights, snowmen, and such. I recommend The Whiskey Kitchen. Whether you need a space for a working lunch - there is Wi-Fi- looking for a special gathering for an occasion make The Whiskey Kitchen your destination!

Time for a little update!…read more It's been a hot minute since we've been back to visit -- four years, actually -- and the fact that this gem still exists says something! This time we brought the whole family for dinner. I'd recommend reservations on weekends since it was packed, but we got seated right away because we planned ahead. Our waitress was top-notch -- high energy, charming, attentive. I'd give her 6 stars if I could! She read our crew well and adapted to each individual at the table -- a skill that clearly came from experience, and it served her (and us) well. Everything we had was great: cocktails, appetizers, dinner -- not a bad thing on the table. But the standouts for me were the Buffalo Cauliflower and the Spicy Shrimp Shio Ramen. For drinks, the seasonal Crazy (whiskey, Amaro Montenegro, beet, cayenne, lemon, egg white) and the Veruca Salt (tequila, coconut, avocado, pineapple, lime) were both incredible. I loved them so much I'm making a special trip back to town during my stay just to have them again ;) Bravo, State Lunch! You've got a fan for life. Book that reservation -- you won't be disappointed.

We had an hour before a flight in Augusta. It wasn't easy to find. The only signage is over the…read moreawning. I had the smash burger which was good but small for $21. Food takes a while. My friend joked that there was one hot plate making everything - and she may not have been wrong. The best part for me was the art in the bathrooms.

A hidden Michelin bound gym! Excellent food, ambience, and service. I recommend the pork, salmon,…read morewine, cocktails, & the cheesecake. My wife insists we go back. Cheers!

Great service, we are the coursed meal that the Oak Table offered. The food was delicious and…read morefabulously made. We sat at the kitchen table which was awesome to watch the cook do his magic. If you haven't been I'd highly recommend.

I don't get to spend a lot of tine in Hallowell anymore since I moved away from the area in 2010,…read morebut it seems as though every time I do, we somehow end up at Easy Street. Friends of ours wanted to play some pool after we had dinner nearby at Lucky Garden, so we did exactly that. It was a slow night and no one was waiting for the table, so we played about 4 or 5 games and had a lovely time. The decor is awesome, the bar is clean, and the staff were friendly. I've always had a good time here, and I enjoy the artwork too!

Rude staff. Waited for over 30 mins for a pool table and they wouldn't allow us to play over an…read morehour before closing because of "last call". We also asked for an exchange of quarters and the bartender/staff rudely said "no" because he was "annoyed at the other customers". This is completely unacceptable and for this place to have a 4.9 review doesn't make sense.

The ambiance was spectacular...the service impeccable...and the food divine!!! We went for the…read morefirst time to celebrate my partners 60th birthday. We were on a mini vacation from Vermont so this was a "shot in the dark". What an incredible great surprise. Everything was perfect-wished I lived closer to be a regular customer!

Had seafood casserole. Loaded with lobster, scallops and shrimp…read more Wonderful service and cute decor. The best place to eat for mikes around!

The wings! The wings! We got the Maine maple syrup hot sauce and it lit up my taste buds like a…read moreChristmas tree. The waitress was friendly and charming. I also got the grilled haddock fish tacos. I wish every restaurant gives choices of grilled, fried or blackened for fish tacos. The pico de gallo was refreshing. Bring lots of napkins. They were very generous with the sauce. Cocktails were well crafted. I was really pleased with the Smoke Show and blueberry crush. Can I say again, the wings!!!!

The food is mediocore at best and so is the vibe. They are seemingly ok letting their staff man…read morehandle the customers. Not any place I will return to.

Beer cheese and pretzels are great, great beers. My husband drank enough beer to hang his mug in…read morethe rafters !!

Stopped in for a quick dinner…read more Very cool pub inside, 2 different sides, 1 bar and the other restaurant. Ordered the special Mozzarella Moons. They were good, but really tasted like seafood. They definitely use the same fryer for both which is disappointing. I ordered plain wings, French Onion Soup, and a piece of Fish. The FOS was actually really good, although had a peppery taste which I have never had before. The wings were good, 8 come per order. The side of fish was also good. The server was very nice, it just took a long time for our food to come out. It was hot & fresh, but took too long.

Amazing food, amazing people! One of the best places to come when you're looking for good company…read moreand drinks!

A pub named Fat Toad has the best lebanese food in central Maine? Indeed! What a surprise. We've…read morepassed this non-descript joint 100s of times and finally stopped in because it was the only place open on a Monday. The amiable chef-owner is from Lebanon and offers several lebanese special dishes not on the menu. The inside is nicer than the outside, but the small wrap around back deck is where it's at. And we were allowed to carry our small dog back there in the shade! The chicken shawarma was delicious with thin toasted pita crisp instead of soft, excellent. And the hit was the special kibbeh in labneh (yogurt) sauce with a unique rice recipe, including tiny whole wheat pasta noodles. The local beer list was small BUT there was Fiddlehead IPA on tap, a Vermont classic! Worth a special trip.

Wow. Come on in and take a gander at their EXTENSIVE and…read morehilariously worded cocktail menu. There is so much! The bar is STACKED full of everything you could want, and all the fancies to go inside and on top. Artistic and magnificent! Tonight we had wonderful live music by a band called Trio Con Brio, and they were playing a Grateful Dead song when we were heading out. It was very busy. Lots of delicious little plates of food coming over from next door at the Liberal Cup. My chocolate martini, called the "I NEED CHOCOLATE NOW" was strrrooonggggg. But omg so tasty! Yum. I'm not a regular drinker at all, but I was the first one to finish my drink. Oops. They asked if I wanted a second one. I probably wouldn't have been able to find the front door if I did. Haha. The atmosphere in here is so sweet, pine boughs, ambient lighting, floating candles (think Hogwarts!), exposed beams. Lovely. Very sweet.

The Maine House is absolutely beautiful inside with a great atmosphere!!! The staff is excellent!!…read moreThe Food is Delicious, the drinks are out of this world! Recommended 10/10