State Lunch

217 Water St, Augusta
(207) 213-6025

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Spicy Shrimp Shio Ramen Bowl
State Lunch Shio Ramen Bowl
Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts
State Lunch Cheeseburger
Smash Burger Patty Melt
Ramen with Pork Belly
Signature State Fries
Korean Kimchi Burger
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Chicken and Waffles

Menu

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State Lunch French Fries
Garlic, parmesan, and parsley.
Roasted Winter Vegetable Salad
Parsnips, carrots, red onion, butternut squash, potatoes, goat cheese, toasted pepitas, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Pork and Ricotta Meatballs
Arrabiata sauce, parmesan cheese, hot cherry pepper. Served with grilled baguette.
Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts
Sichuan style with soy, hoisin, roasted peanuts, Fresno chilis, and cilantro.
Kale and Romaine Caesar Salad
Shredded Laciniate kale and romaine hearts with house dressing, olive oil croutons, bacon, and parmesan cheese.
Sriracha Chicken Wings
Scallions, sesame, and spicy honey garlic glaze.
Steamed Bao Buns
Pork belly or tofu, pickled veggies, cilantro and spicy mayo.

Sandwiches
Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Fried chicken tenders, lettuce, tomato, pickles spicy mayo on toasted white bread.
Vietnamese banh Mi
Seared pork belly, salami, pickled vegetables, cilantro, sriracha mayo on a toasted baguette.
Capital Roast Beef
Caramelized onions, mushrooms, cheddar cheese, horseradish aioli on a brioche

Mains
Grilled Salmon
Root vegetables hash with apples, bacon and spinach with a walnut pesto and mustard vinaigrette.
Chicken and Waffles
Cheddar cheese waffles with crispy fried chicken tenders, cherry pepper bacon collard greens, toasted pecans, and bourbon maple drizzle. Served with butter.
Grilled New York Strip Steak
Roasted colored fingerling potatoes, broccolini, scallion butter, crispy buttermilk onion rings.
Rigatoni With Italian Sausage
House made pasta with roasted tomato, broccoli, greens, tomato-pepper coulis and whipped ricotta.
Pork Saltimbocca
Two thin cutlets of pounded pork tenderloin over garlic mashed potato, sautéed spinach, prosciutto and sage with a shiitake mushroom-maderia jus
Shio Ramen Bowl
House-made ramen noodles, Shio tare, rich broth, pork belly Chashu, bamboo, half-cooked egg, scallions.
Spicy Shrimp Shio Ramen Bowl
Mushrooms, cabbage, bean sprouts, jalapeno, chili oil, half-cooked egg, and scallops.
Vegetarian Tofu Ramen
Miso and tomato broth with seared tofu, bok choy, mushroom, and a half-cooked egg.

Burgers
Korean Kimchi Burger
Glazed in Asian BBQ sauce with local "Noche bam" kimchi slaw and garlic chili mayo on a brioche bun.
State Lunch Cheeseburger
Grilled Niman Ranch beef patty with shredded lettuce, tomato, grilled sweet onions, and Dijonnaise mayo.
Vegetarian Black Bean Burger
Made with carrots, chipotle, and oats. Served with garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, cilantro, and red onion.

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Recent Reviews

In-laws moved to Augusta a decade ago. They are chain restaurant afficionados of which Augusta has plenty. We're always underwhelmed.

For a meal out for four adults (18 to 55) that didn't include the older folks, we were so glad we found this unique place at the opposite end of the spectrum. State Lunch is hands down the best restaurant we've experienced in Augusta and possibly tops in Maine for us. We will make it a point to go there every time...
December 2025
Cute place! Love the atmosphere. The cocktails were delicious and creative; I had the Blooms Tall Tails and also the Lovitts pie drink. We got ramens, which we found was the origin of the restaurant. Not the most amazing ramen broth, but the noodles and pork were awesome. Waitress was super sweet :) one meal and a drink can easily run you minimum $40
December 2025
While not the easiest place to find, State Lunch is worth the hunt. Both food presentation and the atmosphere are pleasing to the eye. However, the visual satisfaction does not surpass that which actually matters most - the marriage of flavors. While Portland may be known for its great eateries, State Lunch makes Augusta an unexpected food destination.
December 2025

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State Lunch

217 Water St, Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 213-6025