just loved out stop in for cocktails at the Cottage Street Pub. There were tons of drink options…read moreand a knowledgeable bartender who can whip up something to suit your tastes. They had a great selection of local drafts or fun cocktails with even better names. I got the Watermelon Crawl (yep you hear me...If you drink don't drive....do the watermelon crawl!) It was such a unique drink with perfectly balanced flavors.

A fabulous place for drinks in Bar Harbor. We went here for a predinner drink, and returned for a…read morefew after. The bartender we had was personable and witty (wish I caught her name). A place where hot pockets and jello shots are equally offered and should be enjoyed.

First, the good: location was nice on the water and there was a very broad selection of beers…read more Most beers we had were a little lighter in body/flavor than expected. Menu was limited but had promise. We ordered soup, pizza, quesadillas and a rice bowl. Crab bisque was tasty. Nachos were Tostitos chips and salsa with some half melted cheese. Rice bowl was mostly rice and no flavor. Quesadillas were similarly bland. Overall, don't come for the food, get a variety of beers via a flight and enjoy the view! As a note: bathrooms were two porta potties and there was a foot pump hand washing station. Hoping it was a temporary situation but seemed rather permanent.

LOVE this place. Officially Marshall Wharf (AKA: Three Tides to us old timer…read morelocals)...unofficially also known as "my favorite place on earth"! Great vibe, music, beer and people. The photo is of the "best bar seat in the world"

Nice ambience and service. Food, portions, and prices are excellent. Where can you get a Sam Adams…read moreWinter Lager on-tap for $5, or a glass of Sauvignon Blanc for $7? The High Tide during Happy Hour, even on Friday night. Ahi tuna, haddock chowder, steak quesadillas, and fish tacos were all generously portioned. Nice art on the walls and right on the harbor, a perfect combination for a casual lunch or dinner.

Excellent service! Theresa was great! We changed tables because the window was open& we were chilly…read moreand she was super nice and told us to pick any table we liked as it's important to be comfortable. The drinks were good (should add price to menu). The calamari was amazing and cooked perfectly. The sweet chili aïoli sauce that came with the scallops goes better with the calamari than the marina. The bacon wrapped scallops were delicious and should be part of the permanent menu (if they aren't). There seem to be a lot of locals there, which is always a nice thing to see (& a good sign). We would recommend this place if in the area.

I was pleasantly surprised how high quality Hope General Store was! We were staying at an Airbnb a…read morehalf mile away and our host highly recommended stopping there for provisions. We got in later our first night, so a pizza was perfect for our first night. The pizza was solid (a high compliment coming from a Chicagoan) and gave us good leftovers for another meal. The selection of dry goods was also great, despite having more limited options. We stocked up on snacks (including some local brands). We actually went back for more snacks and another pizza toward the end of our trip! I also recommend their deli sandwiches. I had an egg salad with avocado on a sub roll that tasted just as good as the ones from Pret a Manger. They don't have online ordering, but the staff is very friendly and attentive on the phone. It feels like a good community spot, and I felt very welcome as an out-of-towner. Highly recommend!

What a gem! Super friendly staff, great menu- we both got the steak sub which was fantastic!…read more Tender steak, light toasted roll, fresh peppers and onions. Tap beer and wine available, we enjoyed the picnic tables and picked up some local produce. Highly recommend picking up some food here if you go up to Brodis Blueberry for cocktails on the hill! Will stop here anytime in area.

A good lunch place. Great sandwiches with generous portions. Order at the bar and food served at…read morethe table. I had the "Standard" with italian cold cuts and I could only eat half and saved the rest for later. My wife had the chili dog which she said was very good. Three others in our party agreed the food was good and a great place to eat. Local beer on tap, Would stop there again.

Hidden gem in southwest harbor with fantastic food that's worth the wait given that they don't take…read morereservations, aren't open Saturday and Sunday and are clearly popular. The inside was cozy and rustic with a clear fisherman's vibe. My wife and I ate here for our 15th wedding anniversary while on vacation in Acadia. We started with the fisherman's chowder, which is probably the best chowder I've ever had. It wasn't too salty (which is almost unheard of) and came with tons of lobster and other seafood. We both devoured it. The only problem was trying to make sure that you didn't burn your mouth because it was so good you didn't want to wait to eat it. I got the tuna and green bean casserole while my wife got the pasta bolognese. Both were good, but the tuna really stood out. It was seared, sushi-grade, blackened tuna over chopped green beans that weren't in any way over-cooked with a small pea-shoot salad. The name didn't do the dish any justice. We also had a few decent local beers in cans, which both paired well and were yummy.

So first off; the view! Great view of a bay off the ocean. (If some guy with a big Jeep didn't park…read moreright in the way! That's me! ) After the view, come warm up to a cocktail with Jeff. I adore bourbon and "old fashions" to be specific. They have a great KnobCreek9 Old Fashioned. I highly suggest it but top end is their forte' so your imagination is your only holes barred. They are an open fire pizza joint but the apps are also amazing! Sometimes they have events like New Years and they had downstairs open for overflow (my first impression as upstairs was being renovated at the time). I loved it and their barkeeps are all characters and special. These folks are handcrafted with excellence. My friend Jeff!!! Cool guy - The pizza! I picked the mushroom pizza. It has great presentation and some niceties alongside. I'm gonna work my way through the menu. Come join Me! Blue Hill, Maine! Getting down in the Wintuh! !!! Magic Mushrooms is amazing, go try it!

Expensive meal, poor execution, and all four of us experienced stomach distress afterward…read more We visited Blaze Brewing in Blue Hill on December 13 for a birthday and left deeply disappointed. Service lacked attention to detail, especially given how quiet the restaurant was. Glasses arrived spotty, flatware mismatched, and a $14 glass of wine smelled strongly of chlorine. No plates were offered for a shared appetizer, and there was no salt and pepper on the table--we had to ask for both. The food did not justify the price. The Caesar salad was far from authentic--soggy, overdressed, and heavy on vinegar. The steak had a significant amount of gristle, and the mushroom/beef gravy had the taste and texture of a commercial product rather than something house-made. Fries were overdone and served in a very small portion. Most concerning, all four of us experienced stomach discomfort and digestive distress within a short time after the meal. For what we paid, we expected much better. This visit was a major disappointment.

Get the cheesecake & fried haddock sandwich with onion rings on the side! Best haddock in Maine &…read morecheesecake in the NE. 100/10 would eat there again. :-)

Dropped into the Sterlingtown Public House on a Tuesday night for some cocktails. It was $10…read moreMargarita Night, and luckily for us, that's the only night of the week that Jody works the bar (she makes a Killer Margarita). We also ordered two appetizers -- BBQ wings and the Pub Poutine. The margaritas were so awesome, we both had a 2nd one. Wings were excellent -- meaty, with a crispy outer coating. But I wasn't crazy about the poutine though. The gravy used was very light in color and it didn't have white cheddar cheese curds on top. It wasn't "authentic Canadian poutine". Poutine aside, the Sterlingtown Public House is a great place to kick back for a few hours at the bar. Even on a Tuesday night.

Excellent customer service! If they are busy (which is often all day on the weekends), they will…read moretake your name and number and will call you when your table is ready. Location - Great thing about their location is there are plenty of places to kill time while waiting for your table - local shops or Waterville Creates. We were there on a Saturday and we arrived around 2:30 for an late lunch/early dinner. To our surprise, there was a 25 minute wait! It's a popular family restaurant as well. It's a lot bigger inside than it seems from the outside. When you walk in, there are mostly high tables and a long bar with seating. Walk past the bar and on the right is a dining area with a lot more tables. We had 2 kids and 4 adults and we had plenty of room at a center table. There were booths along the wall. Our server was so great. So patient, and kind. She was great. She checked in regularly, our drinks never went dry. The food was excellent. We had the food for take out during the pandemic and thought it was ok. Having it in the restaurant - HUGE difference. I got the cheese curd burger without the top bun. My nephew loved his chicken wings, my niece loved her mac and cheese. We all loved our burgers and my bro-in-law liked his reuben. I loved the fries, they seemed more the "chips" from the UK - which I loved. Parking - street or on the concourse below Main Street. We will definitely be back.

I loved the atmosphere in this place! My friends each had a…read moresandwich which they moved. I had the roasted beet and butternut squash salad and it was amazing. Our server was super attentive and very friendly. Parking was tough. Not sure about public parking in the area as we are from out of town. Luckily we did find a spot on Common St. Give this place a shot. You won't be disappointed.

Had a great dinner on the way to the botanical gardens with the kids!…read more I had the Roasted Couscous Salad with Grilled Salmon, and my husband had the Poutine to split with our toddler. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was casual and relaxed. Service and seating were quick, and we will definitely be back!

Friendly staff. Fish bites were tasteless and dry. Coleslaw was also bland. Hadn't eaten here in a…read morelong time, and I don't remember such lackluster food. Perhaps an off night?

Legit Irish pub in the middle of Camden with a true to Ireland vibe. Welcoming bartender and…read moreatmosphere. We sat at the bar and had a couple of Guineas pints. Next time we will try the snacks or hand pies.

This was one of our favorite places in our Maine trip. I highly recommend. Locals show up to play…read moreIrish music together. There were 10 by the time we left! The place was lively and fun. The food we tried was great and so was the beer. This is a must stop particularly if you like authentic Irish pubs.