Restaurants near Hallowell

“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.”

“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.”

“Amazingly fresh authentic northern Italian. A true talent.”

“great coffee and amazing people”

“If you’re looking for a place in Augusta where you can truly unwind, Easy Street Lounge is it.
From the moment you walk in, there’s zero pretense — just good energy, good music, and genuinely good people. Britt behind the bar is an absolute gem. She’s attentive, welcoming, and somehow makes the whole place feel like you’ve been coming there for years — even if it’s only your first or second visit.
There’s a small pool table that keeps things lively, great music playing without overwhelming the conversation, and a back deck that I can only imagine is electric in the summer. Honestly, if it’s this good in the winter, I can’t wait to see what it’s like when the warm weather hits.
What really stands out, though, is the crowd. It’s one of the most inclusive, relaxed atmospheres I’ve experienced. No one cares about your age, your background, or your preferences. Everyone’s just there to relax, laugh, and enjoy themselves. That kind of vibe is rare — and Easy Street nails it.
I’ve only been twice so far, but both times I left thinking the same thing: this place is special.
Highly recommend if you want real people, real conversation, and a genuinely good night out in Augusta.”

“The Maine House has the Best knowledgeable staff around! Great drinks, Great Atmosphere, Great Food, Excellent service!! 10/10”

“i haven't eaten at Bolleys since 1978 and I'm sitting in Texas raving to my niece about Bolleys hot dogs!!! YUM YUM YUM send me some!”

“Great food atmosphere and service.”

“I am so happy I decided to try out this restaurant my daughter is Gluten free and it's hard for us to find restaurants, we saw that this restaurant made gf pizza so we decided to try and to our surprise they had a lot of gf options! The food was delicious and we can't wait to come back to try more!”

“Can’t find better Chinese food in Maine”

“Food was excellent, great atmosphere, waiter was fantastic”

“5/20/22 sticky table poor service sent mozzarella. sticks back (how can you mess those up?really) cold entree worst meal. so disappointing. Also watching owner out the window making out with some woman. unprofessional”

“freshly cooked and delicious...killer views”

“Got Mt Everest, SOBO pizza and an order of pretzels. Everything was awesome. This was our 1st visit. Highly recommend!”

“People are super friendly!!! The food is 10/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️will definitely be going back!!!!”

“First time trying today, we have lived in Gardiner for 7 years and have never eaten here until today. Will definitely be back and recommend others to come try. French toast was delicious, was enough for two meals or next time to share with the other half. Can’t wait to try other dishes again! Awesome to see the owner working behind the line as well, he was so happy preparing dishes and you could tell he really loved and put a lot of passion into each and every dish. This is our new favorite place. 5 ⭐️”

“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!”

“I've been coming here since I was a kid, now I get to take my kids and we all enjoy the food! The only place I will eat seafood, the haddock is SO good I also enjoy the chicken, mozzarella sticks and whoopie pies! Fast service and everyone is so kind! The summers our family enjoy the outdoor seating! It's 100% worth the drive if you live far away.”

“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 ❤️”

“Gabrielle M was a wonderful server; she knew the menu, had great timing, and was charming and helpful. We love Margaritas in Augusta where the food never disappoints and is always delicious.”

“We had the BEST lunch here! Everything was delicious, beautifully presented and our server, Chris, was amazing and SO much fun! Definitely going back the next time we are in town! 👏”

“We were looking for something to eat while in Augusta that was quick, but not traditional fast food. Did not disappoint. We loved everything.”

“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.”

“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!!”

“Very good ice cream stand with a lot of options to choose from. I was surprised that they did not have any Italian ice, but they did have peanut butter soft serve a cherry milk shakes. Very cool...”

“Once you step inside, you will be greeted by two incredibly warm and friendly brothers. Their menu offers a wide variety of options, but what delighted me the most was their authentic homemade Lebanese cuisine. The Grapeleaves are AMAZINING. They have the best homemade fries around. The cleanliness of the place is also worth mentioning, as I observed their meticulous attention to detail while they cleaned. I am eager to revisit this establishment and would wholeheartedly recommend it to others.”

“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! 😋”

“Best membership around hands down.”

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