I really wanted to like this place. But alas was left disappointed. Food not cooked properly. The grill lines on a filet are just the start. Not the way we expected a filet cut. Vegetables looked frozen out of a bag. Asked for a medium rare on the strip steak and got it medium well. Steaks not seasoned and rested properly (bleeding on plate). I really hoped for a better experience. The cocktails are good and worth a try.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Lateef Legrand
I am extremely disappointed with my dinner experience at the Rigby Yard. They missed the mark on several points. The bartender was the only good thing about this place. She was attentive, friendly and made some very well balanced drinks. Other than that, I have nothing good to say.
The issues - I ordered the filet (Medium Rare) with fingerling potatoes and charred broccolini. First problem, they either ran out of broccolini or just flat out changed it to broccoli. I can only speculate because the server never mentioned any changes to the menu. Second problem, the steak was rare but somehow EXTREMELY chewy. I'm still rather baffled about how an undercooked Filet can became so rubbery. Not to mention the food was sooooooo bland. I've had hospital food that tasted better. Btw this is the most expensive entree on the menu and I had to leave hurriedly to pick up food from another place 15 minutes before they closed so that I could have a fulfilling meal. I Do NOT recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Fillet
lio messi
Food was fantastic, Shrimp and Grits Best I have ever had! Server was phenomenal!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chiara Scotti
Maine Craft Beers and Friendly staff!, came at their Pre- Happy Hour at 2pm what a great idea!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diane Johnson
We sat at the bar because the restaurant had reservations coming in shortly. Nice conversations with the bartender. We ordered the 33 cent prohibition cup of soup. It was very capital very good. We enjoyed it so much we went back the next day and had a cup of soup for lunch. The bartender had said that it has a different flavor taste each day because whatever's left has been used in the soup. And we found that to be true.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Joe Vogel
Pros: drink selection was solid. Cons: the food is dismal. The “fresh bread” was claggy. The meatballs were dense and bland, and the “cheese” on top was basically plastic. The whipped ricotta was passable.
If you’re out for a night of drinks with friends this place probably fits the bill. But given the other food options nearby, this place would be my last recommendation for a nice dinner out.
Our server was friendly but the front of house staff seemed to be struggling to manage a rather empty restaurant.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Alan J. Wilson (Alan)
Wanted to have a few drinks but was told we would have to wait….”the bartender is too busy right now”. LOL at a bar, seems like that would be a good thing :(
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
Olivia Miller
Tried Rigby out during the weekday for a coffee and tried their amazing breakfast sandwich stayed three hours to work Hidden Gem.
I really wanted to like this place. But alas was left disappointed. Food not cooked properly. The grill lines on a filet are just the start. Not the way we expected a filet cut. Vegetables looked frozen out of a bag. Asked for a medium rare on the strip steak and got it medium well. Steaks not seasoned and rested properly (bleeding on plate). I really hoped for a better experience.
The cocktails are good and worth a try.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
I am extremely disappointed with my dinner experience at the Rigby Yard. They missed the mark on several points. The bartender was the only good thing about this place. She was attentive, friendly and made some very well balanced drinks. Other than that, I have nothing good to say.
The issues - I ordered the filet (Medium Rare) with fingerling potatoes and charred broccolini. First problem, they either ran out of broccolini or just flat out changed it to broccoli. I can only speculate because the server never mentioned any changes to the menu. Second problem, the steak was rare but somehow EXTREMELY chewy. I'm still rather baffled about how an undercooked Filet can became so rubbery. Not to mention the food was sooooooo bland. I've had hospital food that tasted better. Btw this is the most expensive entree on the menu and I had to leave hurriedly to pick up food from another place 15 minutes before they closed so that I could have a fulfilling meal. I Do NOT recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Fillet
Food was fantastic, Shrimp and Grits Best I have ever had! Server was phenomenal!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maine Craft Beers and Friendly staff!, came at their Pre- Happy Hour at 2pm what a great idea!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We sat at the bar because the restaurant had reservations coming in shortly. Nice conversations with the bartender. We ordered the 33 cent prohibition cup of soup. It was very capital very good. We enjoyed it so much we went back the next day and had a cup of soup for lunch. The bartender had said that it has a different flavor taste each day because whatever's left has been used in the soup. And we found that to be true.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Pros: drink selection was solid.
Cons: the food is dismal. The “fresh bread” was claggy. The meatballs were dense and bland, and the “cheese” on top was basically plastic. The whipped ricotta was passable.
If you’re out for a night of drinks with friends this place probably fits the bill. But given the other food options nearby, this place would be my last recommendation for a nice dinner out.
Our server was friendly but the front of house staff seemed to be struggling to manage a rather empty restaurant.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Wanted to have a few drinks but was told we would have to wait….”the bartender is too busy right now”. LOL at a bar, seems like that would be a good thing :(
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
Tried Rigby out during the weekday for a coffee and tried their amazing breakfast sandwich stayed three hours to work Hidden Gem.
Good food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lobster roll was on point!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Came for an IPA flight. The bartender was super cool and fun. Very cool vibe and decor.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Best lobster rolls in portland
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great space for groups at Rigby Yard. We laughed all night while enjoying shrimp and grits with drinks that felt wonderfully fresh.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rigby Yard makes weekends special. Fresh cocktails, cheerful staff and that Smashburger hit the spot on their lovely outdoor patio!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The outdoor seating area is great, but the chairs are incredibly uncomfortable. The food was decent and the service was decent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
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