I’m hesitant to actually tell the truth about how incredible the food is here bc y’all might actually show up and ruin it. But bc local businesses who have returned to the earnest and important work of delivering excellence deserve every good thing, I’ll spill the tea. The menu is thoughtfully curated, unpretentious and expertly articulated. The Wet Smacks oysters are easily the best on the East coast. The beef tartare is beautiful, light and flavorful. Every special I've ever had has been brilliant—most recently a Parisian gnocchi with shrimp and broccoli rabe. It was saucy, complex and deeply satisfying. And I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the cheesecake. I’m typically not interested in a cheesecake—I find them cloying and heavy. But in this case, it’s anything but. Texturally perfect, not overly sweet or tangy—just well balanced, with excellent mouthfeel and there’s always an interesting and seasonal variation to try. We sit at the bar, every time, just so we can talk to John, the owner and chef who couldn’t be kinder or more sincere. He is exactly the business owner that can’t help but contribute to a lasting sense of community. Do yourself a favor and make a reservation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ellen Bagley
Exceptional service and food. Consistent quality. We love to bring guests.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Feliciano
Josh was an All Star making our anniversary dinner special. Food and atmosphere A++. Well worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gittel Heschel Aronson
Amazing fresh seafood and steak. Waiter Joshua was great!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Lominac
Really amazing food and phenomenal service. I’m sad I didn’t discover this place sooner but I’ll definitely be going back often.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Rudmann
Amazing all around! We were there for the American Wagyu dinner on 4/28, and the food and experience were some of the best I’ve ever had. It was a farm to table menu featuring beef from a local farm, Intervale Ranch. (Shameless plug, you should check out their instagram, small local farm on a mountaintop in Maine raising happy Wagyu and highland cows.) The restaurant has a cozy vibe, with maybe 13 to 15 tables, so it has a very intimate feel. The waiter that took care of us for the evening, Nick, is a gem. Attentive, knowledgeable, and just a joy to talk to. It was like having a good friend serving me dinner and drinks. Each dish was spectacular, well thought out, and executed by Chef John, who is a man of few words but has an obvious passion for his food (particularly French inspired cuisine, which seems to be his wheelhouse). Course one was a classic beef tartare made from beef heart (Don’t knock it till you try it). Second course was a homemade Wagyu beef short rib ravioli, with a pickled ramp pesto and A cauliflower horseradish sauce, this one was my personal favorite, lights out good. Third course was the sliced Wagyu strip steak with a bone marrow and sherry herb sauce, accompanied by triple cooked potatoes, and charred broccoli. And for dessert, a delicious raspberry “clafoutis” with ice cream. The vibe at the restaurant was like having dinner with all of your family and friends. Thank you to all the staff at the restaurant and the folks at Intervale Ranch for creating such an incredible atmosphere and experience, we will be back for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah
Just finished a dinner here and it was excellent! Food was great- fresh, briny, local oysters, garlicky escargot, fresh bread with chive butter. We really enjoyed the steak frites and beef sandwich, which was saucy and delicious. The saffron risotto was light and fluffy, and the beef tartare was rich and savory. Even with delicious food, the service is what stands out! John, Nick and Joshua were kind, attentive, personable and funny. They were so welcoming, it felt like I was coming back home to a family restaurant even though it was our first visit. Will be back for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Morgan Bemko
The food is fantastic. The staff is just as wonderful. Nick was such a welcoming host. Do not hesitate to go here. Forget Portland. Drive a little bit more and get a better experience. Or driver a little less depending on where you are coming from. You can park and talk when you are there.
Morgan Bemko
Picked this place after reading reviews. We went for my mom's birthday and had never been before. The food was fantastic. Nick was our server and went out of his way to make us feel welcome. I've eaten all over the US. I enjoy good food. My family cleaned their plates on everything that was served. This place is special. Give it a try. If you aren't sure on what to order take a gamble. It's well worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Douglas Hayden
The restaurant served an excellent French menu. The food was perfect and Joshua was great and professional.
Tender, tasty escargot; sweet luscious local fresh mouth-watering oysters; perfect sourdough and yummy small-batch butter; braised lamb melt-in-your-mouth perfection; and especially Nick's kindness and service supreme makes this one of our favorite dining experiences in Brunswick! Thank you so much!💖
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scott Rizzo
Great whiskey selection! Food is phenomenal, definitely get the clam chowder and rabbit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jesse Bogle
Possibly the best meal I’ve ever had. A absolute hidden gem. Service was prompt and friendly. The flavor of the food is almost overwhelming with richness. Could not recommend a better restaurant in the area
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alissa Pollis
Great food. Great service. We had a party of 11 including children and our server, Joshua, was a joy. Very attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and kind. No one in our party is a vegetarian, but their veg strudel ended up being one of our favorite dishes we tried! Everything we ordered was fresh and delicious.
The space is small but not tiny or cramped, the noise level was perfect for chatting, and the atmosphere was cozy and festive for Christmas.
Even though it was a Friday evening, we easily found street parking almost directly in front of the building.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katsiaryna Cameron
Everything was absolutely delicious. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and every dish was enjoyable. The French onion soup was outstanding — honestly, even better than the ones I’ve had in France. Highly recommend!
I’m hesitant to actually tell the truth about how incredible the food is here bc y’all might actually show up and ruin it. But bc local businesses who have returned to the earnest and important work of delivering excellence deserve every good thing, I’ll spill the tea. The menu is thoughtfully curated, unpretentious and expertly articulated. The Wet Smacks oysters are easily the best on the East coast. The beef tartare is beautiful, light and flavorful. Every special I've ever had has been brilliant—most recently a Parisian gnocchi with shrimp and broccoli rabe. It was saucy, complex and deeply satisfying. And I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the cheesecake. I’m typically not interested in a cheesecake—I find them cloying and heavy. But in this case, it’s anything but. Texturally perfect, not overly sweet or tangy—just well balanced, with excellent mouthfeel and there’s always an interesting and seasonal variation to try. We sit at the bar, every time, just so we can talk to John, the owner and chef who couldn’t be kinder or more sincere. He is exactly the business owner that can’t help but contribute to a lasting sense of community. Do yourself a favor and make a reservation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Exceptional service and food. Consistent quality. We love to bring guests.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Josh was an All Star making our anniversary dinner special. Food and atmosphere A++. Well worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing fresh seafood and steak. Waiter Joshua was great!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really amazing food and phenomenal service. I’m sad I didn’t discover this place sooner but I’ll definitely be going back often.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing all around! We were there for the American Wagyu dinner on 4/28, and the food and experience were some of the best I’ve ever had. It was a farm to table menu featuring beef from a local farm, Intervale Ranch. (Shameless plug, you should check out their instagram, small local farm on a mountaintop in Maine raising happy Wagyu and highland cows.)
The restaurant has a cozy vibe, with maybe 13 to 15 tables, so it has a very intimate feel. The waiter that took care of us for the evening, Nick, is a gem. Attentive, knowledgeable, and just a joy to talk to. It was like having a good friend serving me dinner and drinks.
Each dish was spectacular, well thought out, and executed by Chef John, who is a man of few words but has an obvious passion for his food (particularly French inspired cuisine, which seems to be his wheelhouse).
Course one was a classic beef tartare made from beef heart (Don’t knock it till you try it). Second course was a homemade Wagyu beef short rib ravioli, with a pickled ramp pesto and A cauliflower horseradish sauce, this one was my personal favorite, lights out good.
Third course was the sliced Wagyu strip steak with a bone marrow and sherry herb sauce, accompanied by triple cooked potatoes, and charred broccoli. And for dessert, a delicious raspberry “clafoutis” with ice cream.
The vibe at the restaurant was like having dinner with all of your family and friends.
Thank you to all the staff at the restaurant and the folks at Intervale Ranch for creating such an incredible atmosphere and experience, we will be back for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just finished a dinner here and it was excellent! Food was great- fresh, briny, local oysters, garlicky escargot, fresh bread with chive butter. We really enjoyed the steak frites and beef sandwich, which was saucy and delicious. The saffron risotto was light and fluffy, and the beef tartare was rich and savory. Even with delicious food, the service is what stands out! John, Nick and Joshua were kind, attentive, personable and funny. They were so welcoming, it felt like I was coming back home to a family restaurant even though it was our first visit. Will be back for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is fantastic. The staff is just as wonderful. Nick was such a welcoming host. Do not hesitate to go here. Forget Portland. Drive a little bit more and get a better experience. Or driver a little less depending on where you are coming from. You can park and talk when you are there.
Picked this place after reading reviews. We went for my mom's birthday and had never been before. The food was fantastic. Nick was our server and went out of his way to make us feel welcome. I've eaten all over the US. I enjoy good food. My family cleaned their plates on everything that was served. This place is special. Give it a try. If you aren't sure on what to order take a gamble. It's well worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The restaurant served an excellent French menu. The food was perfect and Joshua was great and professional.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Tender, tasty escargot; sweet luscious local fresh mouth-watering oysters; perfect sourdough and yummy small-batch butter; braised lamb melt-in-your-mouth perfection; and especially Nick's kindness and service supreme makes this one of our favorite dining experiences in Brunswick! Thank you so much!💖
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great whiskey selection! Food is phenomenal, definitely get the clam chowder and rabbit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Possibly the best meal I’ve ever had. A absolute hidden gem. Service was prompt and friendly. The flavor of the food is almost overwhelming with richness. Could not recommend a better restaurant in the area
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food. Great service. We had a party of 11 including children and our server, Joshua, was a joy. Very attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and kind. No one in our party is a vegetarian, but their veg strudel ended up being one of our favorite dishes we tried! Everything we ordered was fresh and delicious.
The space is small but not tiny or cramped, the noise level was perfect for chatting, and the atmosphere was cozy and festive for Christmas.
Even though it was a Friday evening, we easily found street parking almost directly in front of the building.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was absolutely delicious. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and every dish was enjoyable.
The French onion soup was outstanding — honestly, even better than the ones I’ve had in France.
Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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