Southern ME Restaurant thread

[Joe]

I noticed VT and Mass doing it, and i think we should too!

This thread will be for discussing food, service, and resturants in Southern ME. Basically Westbrook south.

I will start.

Ruby's Wood Grille- York, ME

Great food, atmosphere and good prices! always busy, but great to go and watch games. They Do trivia once a week on Tuesday. Also the bar staff is pretty attractive.

Shipyard Brew Pub- Eliot, ME

Not my favorite food, menu is kinda limited. But the beer is good and decently-priced, Trivia Tuesday nights, and they have a game room with darts, pool, buckhunter, fooseball and TVs. Plus the lot is HUGE and 3 minutes from my house. :lol:

Warren's - Kittery, ME

I personally loved it. Food was delicious, salad bar is MASSIVE, and the price wasen't terrible. One bad thing though is parking. little to none.

Loco Coco's - Kittery ME

Great, authentic, huge portions. Cheap food, decent parking lot. right outside my work which is nice.

Sebago Brew Pub - Kennebunk and Portland ME

Awesome beer, great food, very nice facilities. Kennebunk has a huge lot thanks to the hannaford next door, and Portlands was kinda small. Both places have great pricing and specials Mon, Tue, and Wed.

Casa Fiesta- Biddeford

Great mexican food. Menu has lots of options, more than just a burrito place. Excellent guacamole.

I will post more as i think of them. feel free to add on!

[Bu11dogg2]

you named all the ones i've been too :lol:

I hear the Indian place in Kittery is great :)

[Penguinetti]

The Indian place in Kittery: Tulsi

AMAZING FOOD. kinda pricey (about 15-17 dollars a plate). The menu, although phenomonal, is a bit limited, and if you want to go on a thursday/friday/saturday... MAKE RESERVATIONS



Warren's - Kittery, ME

I personally loved it. Food was delicious, salad bar is MASSIVE, and the price wasen't terrible. One bad thing though is parking. little to none.



The parking is small, but I never have trouble finding a spot.

[Joe]

Oooo, i forgot this one:

Portland Pie Co -

HUGE lot right off of Exit 42 off of 95. In the same lot as Cabelas. Place isn't huge, but they handle large groups quite well. I have been to two meets here with 30-40 people no problem. Pizza is delicious and the price isn't too bad either.

[Penguinetti]

Texas Roadhouse, Chipotle, and Olive Garden, over at the Newington mall.

I know these are technically NH, but c'mon... not even NH considers it 'real' NH... just like Maine doesn't consider Kittery 'real' Maine

Texas has great steak and better bloomin onion than Outback. Fried pickles are great and if you catch that at the right time, the ribs are to die for (fall right off the bone amazing) and the price is VERY reasonable.

Olive garden has amazing food and the one reason to go: Endless soup/salad and (when the season is right) endless pasta bowls. Terrible waits though (sometimes 1.5 hours) and parking kinda sucks.

Chipotle, if you want a burrito... GO HERE. Great ingredients, (healthy, too, for those ON DIETS) and about 6-7bucks for burrito. guac is extra, but i always pay for it.

[axis]

Loco Coco's - Kittery ME

Great, authentic, huge portions. Cheap food, decent parking lot. right outside my work which is nice.


I'm not a fan of their parking lot. :unamused:

[Joe]

I'm not a fan of their parking lot. :unamused:

:lol:



:(

[Penguinetti]

Tasty Thai, on the outskirt of the Kittery Traffic Circle.

Owned by an american man and his Thai wife. She cooks. He does the up front stuff. Really good food. Don't quite remember the pricing.

[abenson100]

what about great lost bear

[jwebsta32]

what about great lost bear

That's northern Maine :rofl:

[Penguinetti]

So I'm curious... this is supposed to be the nation's best seafood... All I see is Warren's... is there nothing else?

[Joe]

Glb is on the cusp. And delicious.

Great lost bear - forest ave Portland me.


Great food, decent prices, lots of beer. Parking is limited, but seating was pretty good.

[Penguinetti]

i shouldn't have put all mine in two posts... i should've layered them. Like a cake.

[Penguinetti]

Burger King - Kittery, ME

Pros: great prices, fast service, no need to park
Con: you die several years younger

[Rxallen]

Just noticed this thread. We do have the freshest seafood but we also know that the best seafood is prepared in your own home!

If you are around Bar Harbor (more northern, I know...) Geddy's is AWESOME. Very fun, big plates, and decent prices!

[SCGT]

Pricey, and not quite in Maine, but it should be known that the best steak I've had is at the Library Restaurant in Portsmouth, NH. Get the mac & cheese as well as potatoes for sides. If you've having a romantic night out, get the romance part over with prior to eating, because I assure you that you will be junk afterwards. Seriously. You'll make it home and just look at each other with glazed over eyes for at least a couple hours. It is pricey, if you get a glass of wine and dessert, you're looking ~$120ish. Mrs. SCGT and I go there for special occasions.

[MAINIAC SPEC B]

Oak Street Bistro in Alfred on 202. New owners a couple of years ago and they did the place over. Great food and atmosphere. I have taken many a client there. Limited parking.

[axis]

Pricey, and not quite in Maine, but it should be known that the best steak I've had is at the Library Restaurant in Portsmouth, NH. Get the mac & cheese as well as potatoes for sides. If you've having a romantic night out, get the romance part over with prior to eating, because I assure you that you will be junk afterwards. Seriously. You'll make it home and just look at each other with glazed over eyes for at least a couple hours. It is pricey, if you get a glass of wine and dessert, you're looking ~$120ish. Mrs. SCGT and I go there for special occasions.

Yeah, I've been there a few times. Great food but it is pricey. The last time Jess and I went we both got steak and a bottle of wine and it came to a little over $150 + tip. Ouch!....but it was good.

[Kati]

Cracker Barrel in South Portland. Affordable. Great food. Decent parking.

[WarTowels]

The Hot Dog House - Kittery Traffic Circle

-Cool place to grab a dog, maybe some sauerkraut.

Antony's Food Shop - York, Maine Route 1

-Great Italian subs jam packed full of meat, excellent chicken salad sub with huge pieces of chicken and giant pickles. Their pizza is pretty decent too.

Panda & Sakura - York Beach, Maine

-Pretty good Chinese food, very good sushi, free pool table.

Bagel Basket - York Harbor, Maine

-Good bagels, good teas and coffee, nice lunches.

[jwebsta32]

Antony's Food Shop - York, Maine Route 1

-Great Italian subs jam packed full of meat, excellent chicken salad sub with huge pieces of chicken and giant pickles. Their pizza is pretty decent too.



Great sammich place

[Penguinetti]

The Hot Dog House - Kittery Traffic Circle

-Cool place to grab a dog, maybe some sauerkraut.


This place will actually deep fry your hotdog for you. It's le bomb. Defeinitely check it out. But cash only.

[axis]

This place will actually deep fry your hotdog for you. It's le bomb. Defeinitely check it out. But cash only.

If you can actually catch them when they're open. That place has the oddest hours, I swear. Seams like they're never open when I drive past.

[WDPballer]

Chipotle Mexican Grill - South Portland. Amazing burritos, fair prices. Not much parking though.

[-boz]

Just noticed this thread. We do have the freshest seafood but we also know that the best seafood is prepared in your own home!

If you are around Bar Harbor (more northern, I know...) Geddy's is AWESOME. Very fun, big plates, and decent prices!

I go to Geddy's almost every year, I love Bar Harbor.. getting there is a different story.

[-boz]

Tonight I'm going to eat at Gaucho's Brazilian steakhouse in Portland on Commercial street..

http://www.gauchosbraziliansteakhouse.com/MainCourse.html

http://www.gauchosbraziliansteakhouse.com/Images/skewers.jpg

It will be awesome.

-Focker out

[-boz]

Also..

Best sub is at The Village Food Market in Ogunquit.

Get either the Italian Stallion or The Real Italian. It can't be beat.

[Seraphinwolf]

Fogarty's in S. Berwick. Mmmm... Lobster rolls and cake/pie/icecream/ALL DESSERTS!!!!

[jwebsta32]

Faugherty's in S. Berwick. Mmmm... Lobster rolls and cake/pie/icecream/ALL DESSERTS!!!!



http://media4.px.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/zoPMaxlilZh3QdZdlbMOqQ/l




:iam:

[Seraphinwolf]

Yeah that one. I've only been there twice. GF used to live right down the street and go there all the time.

[El Pi]

Tonight I'm going to eat at Gaucho's Brazilian steakhouse in Portland on Commercial street..

http://www.gauchosbraziliansteakhouse.com/MainCourse.html


It will be awesome.

-Focker out

How was your experience in this restaurant ?

[-boz]

How was your experience in this restaurant ?

Amazing.

[subaru_crazy]

i like the lobster barn and grille in york me

[jwebsta32]

FIVE GUYS BURGERS AND FRYS


425 FORE STREET PORTLAND MAINE

[axis]

FIVE GUYS BURGERS AND FRYS


425 FORE STREET PORTLAND MAINE

Is this place new? Oh wait, I meant IS THIS PLACE NEW!!!!!!!!??????:D

[jwebsta32]

OPENED UP LAST WEEK !



WENT TODAY!



DELICIOUS

[axis]

OPENED UP LAST WEEK !



WENT TODAY!



DELICIOUS

****IN"-A-RIGHT!!!!BIGWORDSI'MYELLINGWOOHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!:spi n::spin::spin:

[Bu11dogg2]

I here there's place in North Berwick that makes a killer Mac'n Cheese?

[axis]

I here there's place in North Berwick that makes a killer Mac'n Cheese?

Yeah, my house...but not when Jess cooks it, she burns water.:lol:

[Bu11dogg2]

Yeah, my house...but not when Jess cooks it, she burns water.:lol:
:lol:

[jessickascarling]

it's funny cuz it's true :sadpanda:

[Typical Tom]

1 2 3 Rockstar on Long Sands Beach in York, Maine is GREAT! Also that Fox (not sure of the exact name) restaurant up by the Nubble Light House in York is also great.

[-boz]

Has anyone noticed restaurant in the title is spelled resturant?

Besides that if anyone is in Wells and wants *real* pizza with real mozzarella not the fake mozzarella crap (they all use "blends") other Maine pizza places have, go check out Seacoast Pizza on Route 1.

Also check out Boon Island Ales on Route 1 by Sleep Town, the food has always been great and the service is great too. They have a double ground angus burger that would smack five guys in the face.

[jwebsta32]

did you see the tard that stated said thread.....

[Berge56]

did you see the tard that stated said thread.....


No cause he never comes out anymore since he has a wedding coming up. :unamused:

[Joe]

did you see the tard that stated said thread.....

No cause he never comes out anymore since he has a wedding coming up. :unamused:

:( you guys is jerks.....


Also, I can design ****, do structural calculations, spell most words, but restaurant and necessary are two words that i struggle with.

:ohnoes:

[Gretsch308]

Definatly. Haha jk it's "definitely"

[Gretsch308]

For dives, I like Chicago Dogs and Rapid Ray's!

[axis]

Bu11dog2, MiddleG, Jess, and I hit up the Shipyard restaraunt in Eliot, ME. Good food and great beer. I got the salmon and was not dissapointed.

[GeoffC8]

Miyake - Portland, ME
Awesome sushi, though on the pricey side. BYOB, which is cool. The west end deli next door has a decent selection of beer to bring.

Ri Ra's - Portland, ME
Good pub food and beer. OK prices.

Gritty McDuff's - Portland, ME
I can't help but like this place.

[-boz]

Miyake - Portland, ME
Awesome sushi, though on the pricey side. BYOB, which is cool. The west end deli next door has a decent selection of beer to bring.

Ri Ra's - Portland, ME
Good pub food and beer. OK prices.

Gritty McDuff's - Portland, ME
I can't help but like this place.

There's an awesome Sushi place by the Civic Center, has an outdoor patio with a waterfall thing, I forget the name but just as good as Miyake.

[Gretsch308]

Good sushi in Ogunquit called Black Sushi!

[jwebsta32]

Good sushi in Ogunquit called Black Sushi!


thanks for inviting me.

[Gretsch308]

I would definitely be down fer that!

[axis]

Good sushi in Ogunquit called Black Sushi!

How exspensive is it there for sushi? Jess and I love sushi but we've got to put ourselves on a budget.

[Gretsch308]

I had the spicy Tuna. I beleive it was $14 ish. i am pretty sure they have prices on their site.

[jwebsta32]

kon=good sushi

[Gretsch308]

Kon is good too!

[scubiecraig]

I still want us all to get together at Sebago Brewing Co in Kennebunk! I am craving their pretzels and BEER!!

[jwebsta32]

I still want us all to get together at Sebago Brewing Co in Kennebunk! I am craving their pretzels and BEER!!

Next week I will let you know more.

[scubiecraig]

Next week I will let you know more.

Sounds good man! I will keep my eyes peeled!

[Gretsch308]

Not really southern Maine but I heard there is a new mexican place in Raymond. I need to check it out!

[scubiecraig]

There's a new Mexican place in Biddeford too. I've heard it's actually pretty good and the prices aren't bad.

[Gretsch308]

I love that place! Very affordable.

[scubiecraig]

Did you hear before they even opened, they had a bunch of "employees" that got deported?! lol Hey, at least you know the food is "authentic" lmao!

[jwebsta32]

that was a different mexican place, also in biddeford

[scubiecraig]

Oh, I thought it was the newer one. My bad.

[Gretsch308]

that was a different mexican place, also in biddeford

False that was Westbrook bro.

[jwebsta32]

http://www.kjonline.com/news/maine-portland-biddeford-mexican-aliens-illegal-fuentes.html



Fuentes, the owner of Cancun Mexican Restaurants in Biddeford and Waterville, was arrested and charged with conspiracy to harbor illegal aliens and employment of illegal aliens yesterday. His brother, Guillermo Fuentes, the owner of Fajita Grill in Westbrook, was arrested on the same charges.

[jwebsta32]

were both right....im more right tho.

[Gretsch308]

were both right....im more right tho.

:lol: of course you are!

[jwebsta32]

haha, no we are both equally right. I forgot the multiple restaurants. Did you ever get a chance to go to those places, my boss did and said it was awesome. As for Casa Fiesta, it is awesome as well.

[Gretsch308]

Ya I've been to fajita grill. I wasnt all that impressed.

[jwebsta32]

I was talking about cancun

[Gretsch308]

Not cancun. I love casa fiesta. Might have to go there soon!

[Simple Skillz]

I heard there's a lobster place in ME that's really good. Forgot what its call, but probably heading up there sometime this year. I'll have to ask my boss when he gets back from a meeting.

[Gretsch308]

Don't know if it is still open but Bull and Claw in Wells used to have a 2ft long lobster roll for $35. It was amazing!

[Simple Skillz]

Down for a Lobster Meat this year? :lol:

[Gretsch308]

I'd go but I am allergic to shellfish now for some reason. Sucks

[Simple Skillz]

I'd go but I am allergic to shellfish now for some reason. Sucks

Yes sir, it does..

[scubiecraig]

I don't eat Shellfish. There's plenty of good lobster places in Maine. After all, that's what we're known for!

[Penguinetti]

Hey, there's a new place in Eliot, ME

Riverside Pizzeria Co. on Pleasant Street.

They have decent apps and awesome pizza. Greek style, like they do down in NY/ New haven.

[Gretsch308]

Hey, there's a new place in Eliot, ME

Riverside Pizzeria Co. on Pleasant Street.

They have decent apps and awesome pizza. Greek style, like they do down in NY/ New haven.

Nice! I want to try Ottos in P Town. That place has amazing pizza.

[scubiecraig]

Not sure if this place has been mentioned or not... but Run of The Mill in Saco. Great beers on tap.

[Oldguyfxt]

Out near Sebago Lake is Bray's Brewpub, food is great, beer is greater. I highly recommend the Brandy Pond Blonde! Parking is ok when not clogged with "seasonal traffic".

[jwebsta32]

Out near Sebago Lake is Bray's Brewpub, food is great, beer is greater. I highly recommend the Brandy Pond Blonde! Parking is ok when not clogged with "seasonal traffic".

massholes....

[Oldguyfxt]

You said it...the worst ones are from slightly more southerly locales.....
And have sports teams with names like jets and Yankees.

[Penguinetti]

Yea, **** the Jets...




Go Giants! :hide:

[GClark]

5 guys

[Gretsch308]

5 guys


Still need to get there... Place is awesome!

[Keebs731]

I heard there's a lobster place in ME that's really good. Forgot what its call, but probably heading up there sometime this year. I'll have to ask my boss when he gets back from a meeting.

basically every place has at least one good lobster dish on their menu. I love Mikes clam shack right across from the bread place on rt 1 in wells. i go there at least once a weekend during the summer..drinks are reasonably priced and although im not a huge baseball fan the bar is great place to watch a game and kick back, usually a band or one-man band playing some tunes too.

[Gretsch308]

Elevation Burger in SoPo is amazing!

[El Pi]

Rest Week (March 22-31, 2012)
http://www.portsmouthchamber.org/restaurantweek.cfm

[scubiecraig]

I know this isn't Southern Maine, but it's close enough. There is a 5 Guys Burgers going into Dover, NH soon!

[Keebs731]

thats one of the greatest places ive ever eaten..i cant wait for the one in my town

[jwebsta32]

I know this isn't Southern Maine, but it's close enough. There is a 5 Guys Burgers going into Dover, NH soon!

I demand you tell me where this establishment is going