I went up there to visit my son's college that he will be Attending and need to get lunch came across this place and they had Great atmosphere good food My waiter was very attentive and pleasant would go there again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Clams, Famous Fish Chowder
Jenna Hope
We stopped in for a quick lunch and their famous pies. The patio was a nice place to dine and the food was quite good. The chocolate pie was especially delicious!
Timothy Rankin
food was very good. and had a nice view of the water.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chrissy Rey
We stopped for lunch at Helen's while visiting Machias. The restaurant is lovely, and everything still looks brand new. Our server was friendly, helpful, and attentive. I had a Caesar salad with chicken, and my son and husband had chicken quesadillas. Everything was very tasty, the portions were generous, and the prices were reasonable. We weren't planning to get dessert, but the blueberry pie was just too tempting. It was delicious, so make sure you save room for it if you go to Helen's!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Famous Baked Wild Blueberry Pie a La Mode
Maryann Watts
I had the fish sandwich, they said they would grill it, but it was poached. My husband had the fish tacos, he said they were very good. But the issue was the price vs the portion. Very small portion with a large price. I wanted a glass of wine, and when I saw a glass was $12, I waited to see the pour. A waitress poured 1/2 a glass for someone. I did not order it. For $4 more I could buy 2 bottles from a liquor store.One positive note, our waitress was Amazing!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Maggie AnOilyGirl
Love to eat here. Daily specials help mix it up when you've been visiting regularly.Vegetarian options: SaladsDietary restrictions: Waitresses are very knowledgeable and if not sure do not hesitate to go and ask!Parking: Wide open lot shared with Riverside Motel.Kid-friendliness: Booths and tablesWheelchair accessibility: Ramp for easy access, wide thru areas.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Famous Baked Wild Blueberry Pie a La Mode, Pickled Beets, Fish and Chips, Blue Goat Burger, Famous Fish Chowder, Fish Tacos, Raspberry Cream Pie, Salad
Chelsea Thibodeau
Little pricey, but so yummy!
Peter Denbow
Best fish chowder ever and great selection of pies for dessert. Super friendly staff and beautiful views. Very clean.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Famous Baked Wild Blueberry Pie a La Mode, Famous Fish Chowder
Ravena Ramsaran
Its such a cute and fancy place with a very nice atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Roll & Fries, Famous Fish Chowder, Lobster Rolls, Coleslaw
Blake Shavers
Not their best day. We were the 3rd table in at opening time on Saturday. Food arrived 45 minutes later, was mediocre. The hot beef sandwich was dry, could have used more gravy, but our waitress never came anywhere close to us again, so never mind. The place was soon packed and only one poor waitress. Several others appeared from the back for a moment and would seat a group but would not take their order. We ordered dessert when she finally got a moment to give us the check. 10 minutes later, she came back and told us they had no chocolate cake. I asked to just take it off the ticket we had already paid. The people next to us canceled their coffee and dessert due to the wait. The poor lady came back and told us she had no idea how to fix the bill and the lady who could would be with us shortly. 20 minutes later, I went and just stood at the register. When the lady emerged, she asked me if I needed help and explained she was supposed to be fixing my bill. She said I don't know. I said that she better go ask our waitress as she said you were redoing the bill. She said, "Oh yes, I already fixed it. I politely asked how. She asked. "Was there anything wrong with the chocolate cake." I said yes, you don't have any. She said, "Oh, okay, it is fixed, and I took the tip off." At this point, I probably had a frown as I told her that it is not the poor waitreses fault you guys have no help, she is doing the best she can. I want the tip put back on, but the cake was not produced, so I was not paying for that. She said it was fixed. So well over an hour 1 dry fish and chips, 1 dry hot beef sandwich , 1 water, 1 coke, $44. And she could not produce a receipt so I fear this did not include that young lady's tip. Bottom line not worth it, poorly managed facility. Stick with Helen's in Ellsworth and you will be much happier.
I went up there to visit my son's college that he will be Attending and need to get lunch came across this place and they had Great atmosphere good food My waiter was very attentive and pleasant would go there again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Clams, Famous Fish Chowder
We stopped in for a quick lunch and their famous pies. The patio was a nice place to dine and the food was quite good. The chocolate pie was especially delicious!
food was very good. and had a nice view of the water.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We stopped for lunch at Helen's while visiting Machias. The restaurant is lovely, and everything still looks brand new. Our server was friendly, helpful, and attentive. I had a Caesar salad with chicken, and my son and husband had chicken quesadillas. Everything was very tasty, the portions were generous, and the prices were reasonable. We weren't planning to get dessert, but the blueberry pie was just too tempting. It was delicious, so make sure you save room for it if you go to Helen's!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Famous Baked Wild Blueberry Pie a La Mode
I had the fish sandwich, they said they would grill it, but it was poached. My husband had the fish tacos, he said they were very good. But the issue was the price vs the portion. Very small portion with a large price. I wanted a glass of wine, and when I saw a glass was $12, I waited to see the pour. A waitress poured 1/2 a glass for someone. I did not order it. For $4 more I could buy 2 bottles from a liquor store.One positive note, our waitress was Amazing!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Love to eat here. Daily specials help mix it up when you've been visiting regularly.Vegetarian options: SaladsDietary restrictions: Waitresses are very knowledgeable and if not sure do not hesitate to go and ask!Parking: Wide open lot shared with Riverside Motel.Kid-friendliness: Booths and tablesWheelchair accessibility: Ramp for easy access, wide thru areas.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Famous Baked Wild Blueberry Pie a La Mode, Pickled Beets, Fish and Chips, Blue Goat Burger, Famous Fish Chowder, Fish Tacos, Raspberry Cream Pie, Salad
Little pricey, but so yummy!
Best fish chowder ever and great selection of pies for dessert. Super friendly staff and beautiful views. Very clean.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Famous Baked Wild Blueberry Pie a La Mode, Famous Fish Chowder
Its such a cute and fancy place with a very nice atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Roll & Fries, Famous Fish Chowder, Lobster Rolls, Coleslaw
Not their best day. We were the 3rd table in at opening time on Saturday. Food arrived 45 minutes later, was mediocre. The hot beef sandwich was dry, could have used more gravy, but our waitress never came anywhere close to us again, so never mind. The place was soon packed and only one poor waitress. Several others appeared from the back for a moment and would seat a group but would not take their order. We ordered dessert when she finally got a moment to give us the check. 10 minutes later, she came back and told us they had no chocolate cake. I asked to just take it off the ticket we had already paid. The people next to us canceled their coffee and dessert due to the wait. The poor lady came back and told us she had no idea how to fix the bill and the lady who could would be with us shortly. 20 minutes later, I went and just stood at the register. When the lady emerged, she asked me if I needed help and explained she was supposed to be fixing my bill. She said I don't know. I said that she better go ask our waitress as she said you were redoing the bill. She said, "Oh yes, I already fixed it. I politely asked how. She asked. "Was there anything wrong with the chocolate cake." I said yes, you don't have any. She said, "Oh, okay, it is fixed, and I took the tip off." At this point, I probably had a frown as I told her that it is not the poor waitreses fault you guys have no help, she is doing the best she can. I want the tip put back on, but the cake was not produced, so I was not paying for that. She said it was fixed. So well over an hour 1 dry fish and chips, 1 dry hot beef sandwich , 1 water, 1 coke, $44. And she could not produce a receipt so I fear this did not include that young lady's tip. Bottom line not worth it, poorly managed facility. Stick with Helen's in Ellsworth and you will be much happier.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
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The crab cakes were HUGE and so yummy. The interior design is smart and inviting. The staff were very nice and timely. 13/10 would go back.
Just passing through and stopped in for lunch. The Blue Goat Burger was delicious and everyone was incredibly nice and welcoming. Will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free availableWheelchair accessibility: Yes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Famous Baked Wild Blueberry Pie a La Mode
Food served was very
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Food was not good. Potatoes were boxed potatoes and French Dip sandwich was cold shaved steak.