19 Best American Restaurants near Lyman

“We were at your restaurant for the first time last night with a large group of people. Both the food and the service were fantastic. We fully intend of being regular customers after that great meal.“

“My husband and I have driven by this place so many times 🚗 but never had the chance to stop. Today we were in the area at just the right time and finally made it happen 🙌 OMGSH we are so glad we did! The food was outstanding, the homemade bread was incredible 🥖 and everything was so fresh. Our server Emily was an absolute blast 😄 She was fun, sarcastic (just the way we like it 😉) and made us feel like we were regulars from the moment we sat down. It’s one of those places where everyone seems to know each other, and the atmosphere is so warm and welcoming 🩷 We live a little over an hour away, but this spot is absolutely worth the drive. We’ll definitely be back! ✨ Sorry no food pics… we were too hungry 😆🍽️“

“We’ve been in ME for three nights and Bentley’s was the best experience so far!!! The prime rib dinner was perfect, wings and lobster too! The 🦞 was the best we’ve had so far this trip!! So so glad we stopped in to see what Bentley’s was all about… ~~ Grateful Central New Yorkers following up in Bentley Warren’s legacy!!!“

“Duffy’s Tavern & Grill is a must-visit! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the staff are incredibly friendly and attentive. The highlight? The Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich—a perfect blend of crispy, juicy chicken with just the right balance of heat and sweetness. It’s absolutely delicious. Great vibes, great food—highly recommend!“

“Good hometown atmosphere friendly Waite staff , delicious food and wonderful drinks. Love that this is in my hometown ♥️ We have had many wonderful family and other events here always a great place to celebrate!!!“

“Always the best food and customer service in town. We have been going to 50 local for years, it continues to be a family favorite. Have to share because it made such a hard evening just a little easier. A few weeks ago we lost our dog Scout very tragically. I called in an order to go and whn I went in to pick it up the hostess immediately knew something was wrong. She asked if I was alright and I instantly broke down.. I told her what had just happened. She then proceeded to give me two desserts, gave me a big hug and, told me they were on the house. It wasn’t about the desserts (they were fantastic as always) it was more the kindness, support and, sympathy that she showed us that evening. From the bottom of our hearts we appreciate you all so much.“

“Ben there a few times for bkfst , the best around b patient it’s worth the wait, stop complaining everyone works hard , if your in a hurry go thru the McDonalds & get a greasy egg sandwich, Has anyone tried the Haddock dinner on Friday’s?“

“I recommend the Tavern! Love the atmosphere the interactions with the staff. very attentive they are! the maple bourbon wings I tried were delicious and hoping they start on the menu. can't wait to try more food options there .“

“Right off the bat 🦇, weird location and undefined parking.

It's a building 🛖 located on the forked split of the parking lot for an old folks home 👵👴🏘 and a police 🚓 🚨 station.

I drove around 🚗 the lots trying to figure out where I'm supposed to park for 10min of takeaway food. 🤷
No signage! 🪧

You enter from the side of the building into a dark 🕶 area of industrial feel (the counter, coffee center etc) with dim lighting.
The only happy bright 🌞 😎 place is the front of the building where it's all windows
🪟 🪟 🪟 🪟
Huge difference up there.

After that, inexpensive 🫰 3 egg omelette meal $8.41
Toast & home fries.
Quickly served with artist flair on the omelette.

The takeaway box was cardboard not styrofoam...thank you 🙏

Needs more atmosphere.
Lighting!!
And pictures 🖼
Drawings ✍
Posters
Give it some definition.“

“How could anybody complain when we’ve just been through a pandemic - We’ve been through a shutdown, many thousands of people have died, schools closed & kids had to learn from home (and then had hybrid learning), many businesses folded & people lost their jobs, the job market changed & people worked from home - Prices went up considerably which made it much harder for some people to get by & many could not make it - I feel that it is remarkable that The River Tap & Grill has done as well as any restaurant out there - Kudos to the owners, the staff & to all the others who have made this possible -“

“We’ve gone here twice now. Both times we got the lobster roll with chowder. First time the chowder was perfect! Plenty of potatoes & clams. Second time, not so great. It was basically just the creamy broth without almost ANY potatoes or clams at all, that was a bummer. The lobster was perfect the first time, perfect amount of butter & was very tasty (you can also get it cold with mayo). The second time it lacked butter & was on the dryer side. I guess it’s a hit or miss? Hey, we all have bad days. We will definitely try it again. We hope the next time we go it is better than the last time, just hoping it was an off day. They are always packed! Most of time we see the line is out the door, it does move fairly quickly though. That was nice. The ice cream & the portions were wonderful. We were not impressed with the shakes. We ordered two “very thick three scoop”shakes but the size seemed more like a maybe a medium sized drink I’d say, & it wasn’t at all thick, not at all. It was disappointing, we won’t be getting those again. But definitely will get their ice cream! Would love to grab one of their ice cream pies next time, when we were in line an older couple said they were delicious. Oh, I almost forgot! The chili cheese fries (with melted cheese) were amazing! The chili is pretty much perfect, I will be trying the chili dog at some point. I’ll update on our return, hopefully earning that fifth star for the food ;)
All & all it is an affordable place with plenty of options & you should give it a try. You’ll never find a better deal for a lobster roll with chowder or fries or both!“

“the absolute BEST! Try it and you'll agree! 😀“

“Awesome place to grab breakfast“

“Best Applebees we’ve ever been to! So welcoming, friendly, and attentive. Lyn and Jessica were amazing! So funny and got everything correct. Checked in with us every so often to make sure we were all set. We had a party of 12 and they absolutely killed it.“

“I recommend the Tavern! Love the atmosphere the interactions with the staff. very attentive they are! the maple bourbon wings I tried were delicious and hoping they start on the menu. can't wait to try more food options there .“

“Wonderful friendly staff and delicious food!!!“

“I have to say this Longhorn is better than the one in South Portland. I sat at the bar because I just wanted a ribeye and most of my family does not eat red meat lol. Everything was perfectly cooked. The bartender was very friendly and the music was just right.“

“Sebago Brewing has great beer and food in a convenient location in Kennebunk Maine. They even offer barley wine and cocktails fast and friendly. Its a local gathering spot but convenient if you are trust passing through. A very easy going vibe will be found here with $5 22oz draft beer 🍺 Wednesdays.“

“The is a really nice billiards establishment. They serve craft beers and some tasty food at great prices. Its a fun place to have a drink and watch some sports.
Did I mention they have several extremely nice pool tables. This place does have a lot to offer for pool players.
Its a nice place.“