20 Best American 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.“

“We were in town visiting from Virginia and thought we’d give it a try, as the food smelled amazing as we passed by diners as went by the outdoor seating. We ordered the Chef’s cut steak, which came with roasted potatoes and carrots. DELICIOUS! The steak was cooked perfectly, the veggies were so good I could have eaten them for a meal. We had the triple chocolate cake for dessert, totally enough for two people. It was light, and not too rich. We also suggest the Lunch Pail for a drink. The outdoor seating is just perfect for a date night!“

“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“

“Great service. Excellent food!“

“Made a reservation here because we liked the idea of a 4 course tasting menu and trying new things. It was nice enough inside but could've looked better with tablecloths and better centerpieces. Not leaving the door to the supply closet open the whole time would've helped atmosphere too. Also, having the bar so close to the table with the server standing at it most of the time, made us feel like we had to whisper to have a private conversation or discuss the food. Server was nice enough but would represent the caliber of the menu better if she dressed in something other than jeans and a tshirt. Also, she forgot our silverware until the second course, when we asked. Food itself was a mix of OK and LOVE, no hate. Some things were absolutely amazing , while others were cooked well but slightly overseasoned. Can't really rate this place on the food though because they do a different menu every day! I would still love to try this place again and give it another shot, just not for a special occasion again, since it was too informal feeling for that.“

“White Duck Brew Pub in Winthrop was amazing! Friendly team there and the poutine was by far the best poutine I have ever eaten!!“

“My wife and I enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner there. It was very good. Service was excellent. Very friendly waitress“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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! ❤️👨‍👩‍👧‍👧🍗“

“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.“

“Oh my god, Applebees. I told the waitress and I’ll say it again: Applebees has NO BUSINESS popping off like they did with my steak tonight. The bourbon one. Are you kidding me?? Is Applebees hiring 5 star chefs these days?? Seriously, top 5 steaks of my life, and I’m picky. That was fresh, too. The mushrooms were amazing, and the potatoes were a perfect compliment. Will absolutely return anytime whatever magician was in the kitchen tonight is on again. Seriously, be proud of yourself, whoever cooked that steak. Also our server was a lovely tall lady, the first host we saw was a nice guy with glasses who was pleasant, and second host was a nice tall young man who was quick and smiley. Thank you.“

“I’m not a golfer, but I highly recommend their events and food! Great fun time with fun people! A must to check out!“

“Great vibes great drinks and the owner Ryan is a real brother 🇺🇸🇺🇸💪“

“I love this place. The service is great, the food is delicious and FAST, and the restaurant is always clean. I did down vote the atmosphere a bit because this is the first time I felt like an old lady (I'm 41) because I just could NOT hear our waiter. It wasn't super crowded but I had to keep making the poor lad repeat himself because the background noise was so loud. Overall, I look forward to coming back the next time I venture to Augusta.“

“We had an exceptional server Beka last night. She was very attentive, funny, spot on bringing our drinks and kidding around. Thank you for an enjoyable evening..“

“I had surgery in my throat before going here... Not even 3 hours before. The first thing I wanted was the best sherbet I could find. Thankfully cloud 9 provided the best! And they weren't kidding. It was some of the best that I've ever had. Thank you very much Cloud Nine by changing a bad day into a good one!“

“The place is very loud but that is to be expected because it is a family joint. The service is good but it can be hit or miss. Last visit the server constantly forgot things so we sat waiting for food that did not come when everyone else had their food and then we had to remind the server (they passed by our table multiple times, so we got the impression they forgot). The server also seemed less organized than many of the others. Ordered steak medium rare and it was unevenly cooked with some parts medium rare and others well done. Other people at the table also ordered steak and theirs was done properly, so some inconsistency with food requests. Otherwise, food is always delicious and portions are enormous, especially salad, which is one of my favorite dishes!“

“Food is always excellent and cooked to perfection. Never had a complaint.“

“Great breakfast and coffee too“