Restaurants near Gardiner

“Our first time at Bintliffs. Busy but cozy... and the food was excellent. One thing detracted from the experience... I love rock and roll but not at a loud volume over breakfast at 8 A.M. I did ask (twice) if it could be turned down and was assured both times that it would be, but it didn't happen. Conversation with my breakfast company was difficult. So I'll give an A+ on the food, but the overall experience a B-.”

“Just learned this was originally Park's Diner on Front St. in Waterville!! I ate breakfast there all the time back in 1959 when I was a kid with my dad.”

“Placed a big to-go order including a hamburg pizza, chicken Alfredo, fish and chips, and some mozzarella sticks. EVERYTHING was great, and the fish portion was huge!! The cashier was super friendly, double-checked my order, and even opened the door for me to get out since I kinda had my hands full. We’ve ordered other things in the past, and the food and service is consistently good. We’re lucky to have this place!”

“Quaint little spot. Great food, and the staff are friendly and attentive. I love their sausage gravy and biscuit breakfast 😋. And the French fries are FANTASTIC!”

“Great little gem in Gardiner! Amazing beer and scenery!”

“great fixture in the community for a place to meet after work and have a glass of wine. really enjoyed”

“I live in Wichita Kansas. No one here knows what a Woopie pie is. I am from Mass and my niece sent me 1 dozen of these pies from Gardiner Me and she lives in Maine. I had two pies with milk. I am in heaven. They were great tasting. Recommend for everyone.”

“My favorite pick me up! Stopping here for a drink makes my day!”

“For a place that doesn’t serve food , just beer and booze this place is a winner!
This place has “30” Taps on bar for your pleasure.
My favorite “ Alligash White” is always available each and every time I’ve stepped into this fine Pub! I give this place a 5 star revue because of a few things off the top of my head. First and foremost is the Bartender’s! And other employees! They are amazing and make you feel at home, they remember you when you come back and that’s a lot for this day and age of fast food dive bars and pubs everywhere !!!
There is plenty of fresh food around with a Chinese place just next door ( the bar staff stocks plates and utensils for you if didn’t get any when you bought your food…)
As always don’t forget tip the bartenders especially Danielle !!!!
they are the ones that make it all happen!”

“$50 for 2 lunches with a tip and drinks. While the food is excellent and the staff quite good the atmosphere is not great. Metal music. Unfortunately can't afford this place too often.”

“My family and I go to The Depot on a weekly basis! Amazing staff, food, drinks! Atmosphere always makes you feel comfortable and instantly have a great time. Highly recommend! Once you go, the people will bring you back over and over again, they are the most amazing part!”

“The food is always the best I’ve had in Maine. I have eaten authentic Chinese food in China Town NYC. Tonight though, I got food poisoning from their crab rangoons. Eaten there a lot. 1st time sick.”

“Best experience I’ve had at the Gardiner Subway, thanks to Aaron! I almost gave up on this location (due to bad past experiences there) but I was lucky enough to be served by him tonight, and he totally changed my mind. He was friendly, polite and went above and beyond to give my boyfriend and I a good experience and a great meal. Best subway sandwich I’ve ever had. We will continue visiting this location because of Aaron!”

“If you use the app you can get some good deals like when they have the free or 1.49 any size fries then it's can be worth it but lately if you are just getting the meals it to expensive so example I got 2 six piece nuggets which was buy one get one and a large fry ( the 1.49) and a large soda and it was 8.07 so not to bad would of been like 6 if no soda”

“Delicious food, fresh, perfectly prepared. Level 1 has just a tad of heat, if you want more you probably should order level 3 or 4. Almost every dish can be served vegetarian. I'm not sure about vegan but I bet it'd be doable as the staff is super friendly. My daughter and I have been ordering the same meals for years: veggie pad thai and veggie drunken noodles. We prefer extra veggies rather than tofu. I always add extra mushrooms. Crab rangoons are fresh and flavorful as well.”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Red Barn is hands-down the most family-friendly spot around! I have two little ones (ages 2 and 4), and it’s the first place I’ve truly felt welcomed as a parent. The staff are so kind, the food is delicious and comes out fast (a lifesaver with toddlers!), and the prices are super reasonable; perfect for a mama on a budget. You can tell they genuinely care about families and the community. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or sitting down for a meal, it’s always a positive, supportive, kid-friendly experience. We’ll definitely be back again and again! ❤️👨‍👩‍👧‍👧🍗”

“I tried Thai food for the first time on September 12th. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience at Thai For Us. Excellent service, food and atmosphere. I highly recommend Thai For Us!”

“Eating a Sobo pizza right now and had to come here to say that it is one of my favorite pizzas ever. It’s my second time ordering it and it definitely won’t be my last. So delicious!!”

“Outstanding place that never fails to treat us to a wonderful meal. Awesome people & awesome cooks here! Absolutely love being a part of this area to be able to enjoy such wonderful food!”

“There are so many reasons I love Sunrise. For starters, there’s the great food, but it’s so much more than that. This is a local business that seriously and genuinely invests in its community and THAT is why it will be here for a really long time. I’m convinced it will be a “generational business” that will be in the Central Maine business landscape for YEARS. The creative menu and excellent customer service are 2/3rds of the success - the community heart is the secret ingredient ❤️”

“10/10 stand up place. Staff were kind and caring. Went above and beyond. Would 100% recommend this place to anyone!”

“Great service. Excellent food!”

“Traveling through Maine from Ohio. Saw Slates mentioned in a Maine tourist magazine. Met friends here and were totally impressed with the special menu. Our waiter, Michael, was the BEST. He shared with us the story of how the restaurant began and other interesting background information. The food was delicious. If we were going to be in the area longer we would definitely make it there again.”

“My husband and I visited State Lunch recently and our experience was incredible… literally a perfect night out for us. The atmosphere is great, the bar is gorgeous! We started off with drinks, tried several margaritas, all delicious! Everything we ordered for dinner was cooked to perfection, the food options were unique and all amazing! … the waitstaff was very friendly and the owner makes himself a familiar face.. he makes it a point to stop by to say hello and make sure you’re enjoying yourselves… can’t wait to get back there! Keep up the great work!”

“Awesome place that supports everyone!!”

“We bumped into the Moose Morning Coffee truck twice in two days during our deliveries — and I’m not mad about it! 😍 The ladies working were so kind, they even offered ice for my little one’s hot apple cider. And the donuts… YUM. Melt-in-your-mouth goodness! 🍩🫶🏻”

“my favorite is the blueberry cheesecake, although trying something new is the best!”

“Stopped in for lunch while passing through. Creative bagel choices (Fruity Pebbles, lemon bar, honey rosemary, to name a few). Great, patient service (so many chouces!). Super clean, great location! 😋”

“Oh man, this place is overwhelmingly good! They have something for everyone! Also, their portions are huge, and the gentlemen at the window was so helpful and friendly! I had the gimme s'mores. It was delicious 😋 Worth the stop. Highly recommend.”

“I have eaten here so many times, I can’t count. With friends, with family, by myself. And with being a transplant to the Waterville/Augusta area, and a foodie, this is by far my favorite restaurant in Maine.”