Bear Belly's have been open for a few years now, located in between Philips and Madrid on Route 4…read more We have tried a number of times to stop in but always off times wise. Today, we hit the nail on the head. Just opened for the day we parked in front. Walked up the stairs and read the sandwich board with specials. Walked in to a cozy environment with wood accents, musical instruments on the wall, local artists work on the walls (also for sale), tiny flower vases on each table was very inviting. We chose to sit at the bar. Bartender was happy to see us and gave us specials information and told us to just holler when ready. Menu had a good variety of food I chose the chili and hubby their smash burger. Kitchen is located directly behind the bar. It is sparkling clean! The stainless steel was glowing it was so clean, I LOVE that having worked in F&B. While waiting bartender made small talk which we like, not overly sharing but enough to feel seen. Chili came with homemade cornbread that was toasted and out of this world DELICIOUS!! Chili was really good too. Not too spicy, thick with diced tomatoes, tinier peppers, and nice pieces of meat. Wowza was that good. Smash burger did not disappoint either, hubby said it's one of the best burgers he has had. They have a full display case with their homemade desserts so you can see before you buy. I was stuffed so did not take up on the offer. We did get a glance at the chef when we came in and asked the bartender to please give our compliments to the chef! Make sure to check for their hours, they open later than other places on Saturdays. They have a food truck outside, maybe they cater? Lots of outdoor seating for the nicer weather. If you are in the Western Mountains of Maine, don't drive by, stop and grab some amazing food!

While visiting family in Maine, we decided to try Bear Belly's based on a recommendation from…read moreanother relative. There was plenty of parking, and the atmosphere was enjoyable--spacious, comfortable, and featuring an outdoor bar with live entertainment. Our waitress was attentive and provided excellent service throughout the meal. I ordered the burger with onion rings, while my wife had the pulled pork sandwich with fries and coleslaw. The burger was cooked perfectly, though the roll--similar to a ciabatta--was a bit too firm for a burger. The onion rings were fairly standard, likely the frozen battered kind. My wife enjoyed the flavor of her pulled pork sandwich but found the bun too soft. It almost seemed as though the rolls for our meals may have been switched. Her fries were unfortunately soggy, as if they had been sitting under a warmer. Overall, Bear Belly's offers a pleasant dining atmosphere and friendly service, though there's some room for improvement in the consistency of the food preparation.

Girls annual fall trip for shopping and lunch found me at a new restaurant. The Backstrap has been…read morehere awhile but we have always drove past thinking it was more of a market. The ladies highly recommend so here I am. Ample parking and easy to read signage from the road, they are handicapped accessible. We sat at the bar with our backs to the door. Atmosphere is rustic with two seating areas, one for larger parties. Drink specials menu came with regular menu and specials. I ordered the House Margarita with Blueberry. The ladies had seltzer and a beer. We ordered the Smash burger, the Roast Beef melt, and the Ramen. There was a chalk board hanging on the wall which had the meat and fish options for sale! So they do sell meats and fish but are more of a restaurant! Got it! The food came out in a timely fashion and looked great! The Ramen especially looked delightful! My Roast Beef melt was good. A bit greasy but that's to be expected with melts, cucumber salad was delicious, the fries were crispy and tasty. Smash burger was Huge and very delicious or so I was told. Bartender was wonderful making sure we had what we needed as well as providing drinks for the wait staff. Everyone was having a nice meal on a rainy Saturday in September. I definitely will be back with my husband when we drive over from Rangeley. May even grab some Game sausages.

Friendly service & a great group of locals greeted/welcomed our large party of 15. The food was…read moreyour yummy, usual bar & grill fare. I had their Backstrap Burger which was very juicy & delicious! Their shoestring fries were awesome!! Others were happy with the fish sandwich and fish & chips and their speciality pizzas like the Big Mac pizza caught rave reviews.

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.

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.

Located at the corner of Main St and Pond St in downtown Rangeley Maine. There are different…read moreseating options from a window bar, high tops, bar stools, dining tables and lounge area seating. Decor is elegant with an original painting by Ashley Gray hanging on the wall. We came on a Friday evening for a few cocktails and some food. Ended up ordering half the menu because we could t decide on just two! Only took pictures of the dip and sliders because we dove right in when the food arrived. We enjoyed the Charcuterie board as well as the smoked fish board. All were fresh and very tasty. Chef is from the Country club and brings the sophistication to town. Highly recommend and hope to see you there!

Interesting vibe in that just about every dude at the bar, all locals, were drinking espresso…read moremartinis. I had a Manhattan and it was dope. Didn't check the food, but a funny scene and not a bad place for a few drinks.

We loved our meal here! We ordered several appetizers to share and the Crispy Duck with Blackberry…read moreSauce, Yummy! The smoked trout was delicious and the duck empanadas were light and crispy. They hosted us by making us feel part the family. Great night!

So, this is a little dive bar in a sweet little town. The best part about it is the vibe. It is…read morewarm, welcoming, and comfortable. The staff was also so friendly. The beer list was long and on the day we were there they were having a fish fry. Literally every table was full! My favorite part of this place is that there are checker/chess boards built into the booths in the bar. They so want to you unplug and unwind; there are checker and chess pieces on the tables! We had the mac and cheese balls appetizer and the scallops dinner. The scallops were particularly good. I got a side of ranch dressing and dipped my mac and cheese balls in it...ranch makes everything better!

This is a special and fun place in the Carrabassett Valley - everyone comes here - Sugarloaf team,…read morelocals, skiers. The bowling is a great way to move your body after a long day on the slopes, and the spicy margs don't hurt! The pizza is tasty - not fancy but delicious and hits the spot after a busy day. The specials and events are good - enjoy the live music on Thursdays. Definitely recourses for families, friends, or whoever - we'll be back even if we aren't the worlds greatest bowlers

Popped in last minute when it seemed all other food options were closed. Found a seat at the bar…read moreand watched the bowlers hit over 200 as i ate the bombest fried chicken style tenders and fries. The mountain of fries were hidden under 4 huge tenders. Couldn't have been more pleased considering i wasnt sure what to exoect eating at a bowling alley. Also your chunky blue cheese was great. Ty. I will definitely return. Taco Tuesday night was cool, the chimichanga i saw looked excellent and not puny.