EXCELLENT!! Great drinks, food & service. The vibe of the restaurant is laid back, and fits the…read morevibe of Rangeley. The wings were AMAZING. We got the cajun dry rub and they were to die for. the ranch was homemade and excellent as well The star of the show was the Cajun pasta. Holy. Smokes. Absolutely amazing, better than most restaurants over in Boston (where we are from). Genuinely some of the best pasta i've ever had. Burger was good! Needed some type of special sauce. Fries were great as well I can't wait to come back!!!

We ate dinner at the Portage last night and the food was so good we went back again this evening…read more The food, service and ambiance was very good on both visits. The first night we met a Scottish server who gave us great information about his homeland. Very friendly and informative young man. The food was excellent. I had the meatloaf dinner with mashed potatoes and fresh green beans. My brother had noodle stir fry with shrimp and my other brother ordered the same plate as mine but with chicken. We could not believe how delicious everything tasted. A+ to the chef. Tonight we did the same dishes with different people and we were not disappointed. The curry coconut soup was very tasty. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting the area and want a very good home cooked meal.

We were trying to grab a bite after 7pm on a July Sunday evening but there were not many choices…read morein town. We walked into the tavern and were worried about its price and service. I got to say we were pleasantly surprised - this is probably the best value meal that we had in town. We had the chowder and it was a generous portion with lumps of fish. My husband had the fish and chip and it was perfectly done with a good quality piece of fish. I had the grilled Cesar which was good. My daughter had her pasta with butter and Parmesan and she gave a thumbs up and a yummy. The food did not come out fast and my daughter did get antsy.

We just came for brekkie. The vibe was old school, in the sense of a former grand hotel, that is…read morenow just kinda...well not that. The food was good, our server was great, and like any other place we went to in Rangeley during shoulder season, was filled with locals, which is a good sign.

So after several years, we returned to Knotty Moose after a ski adventure and found it as friendly,…read moreand with amazing ambiance, and with excellent fires as before. And led than 2 miles from our B&B. The place was busier than the first time we were here and they had opened an additional dining room. Yet, service was as good as before. We had several different types of burgers, but mine was, I think, the best. It was a Chicken burger with avocado and it was awesome. The libation was a local Tubular IPA beer, smooth and tasty. An excellent choice repeated.

Out of most food. We were disappointed closed july 4 yet not enough food for Sunday. Suggest…read moreowners plan better for holidays.

So good we stopped there 2 nights of our vacation. Party of 6 with kids. First night we added…read moreourselves to the waitlist while we finished our drive back from Santa's Village. Second night we booked a reservation online and again was seamless. We were impressed by how clean everything was and how comfortable the dining room is, even with the number of people in it. Dinner both nights was absolutely fantastic. Truly, everyone had a great meal. The absolute favorites were the pork chops, ribs, wings and steak tips. Don't skip out on the corn on the cob or the baked potato. Who knew those sides could be something you would want again and again?! We will definitely be back and so happy we found the Red Fox Bar & Grille!

Our group of 6 had 5:15 reservations Friday evening. Lots of empty tables when we arrived but it…read morefilled quickly as expected. Service was slow, there didn't seem to be enough staff as was the case everywhere we went in the No. Conway area over the 4 days we were up there. My husband ordered the fish sandwich and got the chicken sandwich (with tarter sauce). It took about 20 minutes for our waiter to return to check on us, at which time the problem was corrected quickly. Everybody else was pretty much done eating while my husband tried to quickly eat his meal. The rest of the food everybody ordered was good, the grandchildren were happy with their kids meals. Drinks were good, but again it took a long time for them to arrive. There just doesn't seem to be enough help in any of the food service establishments up there. Wait staff were running ragged everywhere we went. I don't blame the workers or the establishments, it's just a commentary on how much help there is available. If you go, just pack your patience and don't wait until anybody is hangry!!

This is the spot for the best food, atmosphere & service in western Maine..cash is king.read more

A diamond in the rough! This was an amazing find!! The wait staff and owner were so nice and made…read moreyou feel like you were at home. The restaurant is very casual and quaint. The menu isn't overloaded, so choosing a dish is simple. They have an option to fit everyone and as the name says, they're are little salt-n-pepper with a twist of sugar. Very unique and the food is delicious, from the appetizers all the way to their desserts! If you're in the area, definitely stop by here! You'll be glad you did!

The food was amazing. We both had the lobster very good. Becky was our waitress and she very nice…read more Service food and atmosphere were amazing. Will definitely revisit.

Our group of nine had an excellent experience at Parkside & Main. Service was on point, food came…read moreout hot, and everything we ordered was well executed. The panko shrimp were large with a crisp outer crust, the Santa Fe burger was flavorful, and the haddock was cooked perfectly. I had a Bissell Brothers IPA and a Trillium IPA. Both were great beers, but they were served in the "fancy glasses," and after checking the volume against a pint water glass, it was clear they weren't full pours. The Trillium was roughly 12 oz and the Bissell around 10 oz. When I asked, I was told they change the volume based on alcohol content. At $9 a glass, I expect a full pint unless otherwise stated. To show the difference in pour size, I took water from the pint‑size Coke glass and poured it into the "fancy" beer glass they used for my IPAs. The fancy glass filled up, and the water left behind in the pint glass is the amount of beer you don't get with their short pours. It clearly shows the fancy glass only holds about 10-12 oz, and the remaining water in the pint glass represents the missing beer compared to a full 16‑oz pint. Essentially, a 12 oz pour means you're being shorted one‑quarter of a beer. At that rate, a full pint would cost $12. And with a 10 oz pour, a full pint would work out to $14.40. Everything else was excellent, but the beer pour practice feels misleading. Most people ordering draft beer expect a pint, and the menu doesn't indicate otherwise. Great food and service, but the beer pours should be clearly disclosed. I recommend eating here, just ask for a pint glass!

It's been a long minute since I've written a YELP review, but I feel that places like this that…read moredon't get a lot of online reviews deserve a little effort when then deliver. I tend to lower my expectations a little bit when I find myself in smaller towns in rural areas, and this spot did a nice job exceeding them. My first time at the Black Pearl and I'll call it a fantastic addition to Rangeley, great space that felt well lit and comfy in a cold late winter night. Sat at the bar and had a really tasty blue cheese burger with an upgrade to risotto. Highlight of the night was the St. Paddy's special Guinness espresso martini. I had no plans for 3 of anything like this, but I had 3! Service was fantastic taboot!

This is our final night in the area. The restaurants until tonight have all been fantastic. For…read moreme, the Black Pearl missed the mark. I ordered the $34 Stone Fruit Salmon. My salmon came out a little underdone. The stone fruit turned out to be a puréed peach spread. Unfortunately the spread was cooked on the unpeeled salmon skin. So when you peel the salmon skin off, bye bye goes the topping with it. The whole meal was very underwhelming, & far below the quality we found at all the other area restaurants this week.

Excellent. super clean, friendly service, tasty fresh food, fabulous vibe, owner/manager knows how…read moreto pivot quickly and meet the customer's needs.

Cold winters day and time for lunch. Soup and the best French Inion soup is calling me. Their…read moresignature BLT for my man. Locally owned and operated we were created and served by one of the family members. Drinks delivered strong and fast. Allens coffee brandy for me and a Miller light beer for my man. Server was friendly and efficient. Sports theme all around with multiple screens with gold and basketball on them Food on target leaving us full and satisfied.

We have been back six or seven times and it's always been a…read moregreat experience. The last time we went we fell on financial hardship in March and I called beogoing and told them our situation and Susan told us to come o er any way and take a slip from the wall they call them pay forward sk we were able to have a really good lunches I'll never forget their generosity. We love them. I sing and reckysknd kn YouTube'. since March 9 th I have 34.7k views of my sons for Easter, songs frythe hymn book I have and my own songs I have written primarily gospel songs. My YouTube name is Steven Chapman but my real name is Steven Ray Chapman. I enjoy sharing songs for God's glory. Cya thar! Have a Happy Easter

Unassuming lunch and dinner place that is absolutely amazing! I had the steak and cheese last time…read morehere and today a double bacon cheeseburger! Both cooked to order, fresh and perfectly cooked. Shoestring fries outstanding. Service is friendly, prompt and clearly important to the staff. Cost is very reasonable.

Heat Wave day: The service was great, however, we were told…read morethe air conditioner was broken and they couldn't open any windows because they are old and work with the old rope/pulley. They should have at least provided box fans and blown the AC cool air from Pub/bar section across the way. Food: eh. Chicken sweet chili brioche was rubbery, smelly fake chicken. (not from a chicken breast). Arugula was very good.

Perfect spot for a summer evening meal. Quaint historic house, large outdoor patio and views of…read morethe lake. Wood fired pizzas are terrific, loved the fried pickles, and great craft beer selection. If you're from the southwest, order the wood fired nachos with only chips and cheese and all else on the side - - too much on top non-nacho-like that sogs the chips. Had a great time for two nights!