New American Restaurants near Thomaston, ME

“We had a great dinner Saturday, the dressed oysters were amazing 🤤“

“Another special evening at Franny's! Malibu, one of our favorites here, was one of the specials and it was as amazing as ever! Always love the cozy atmosphere and the great music was just at the right volume to add ambience, but not be intrusive.“

“What do we recommend about The Causeway Restaurant? EVERYTHING!!“

“Fantastic food, service & drinks! My personal favorites are the Beet Napoleon salad & Eggplant Parmigiano!! Best in town & love the generous portion sizes for a very reasonably price. Their house marinra/red sauce is INCREDIBLE! Thank you Rustica for serving up such great food to us l locals!“

“Amazing food, staff and atmosphere!“

“We have dined at 18 Central many times over the years. The restaurant is warm and inviting, located at Rockport Harbor. Be sure to check out the amazing view from the back with the seasonal deck! The food is incredible! Our party usually gets a variety of steaks, seafood and raw bar. Chef Patrick and his team create high quality and super tasty dishes. Jessica and her team’s offer top notch hospitality. Beautiful wine list and well executed cocktails are a plus! The restaurant is open year round (with a well-deserved) break, I believe. They offer generous specials so be sure to check them out.“

“A very pleasant and tasty dinner!
The waitress was outstanding, Service was fast and clean!

Food was great, beer and wine tasted great!

I‘d recommend coming here, maybe make a reservation prior since they are very busy, which they totally deserve!“

“Beautiful healthy food!!!!“

“The food is great! Wonderful service and great atmosphere!“

“We stopped down at the harbor for a snack on a lovely Sunday afternoon. Harbor Dogs is a tiny little stand, but they do a lot more than hot dogs! After a bit of deliberation we walked away with a million tons of food. Poutine! Asian fish tacos! Chili cheese dogs! Lobster rolls! Everything was delicious and those guys at the window? Top notch chefs. Get down to this unassuming shack and get yourself some amazing lunch.“

“Have to start here with the Bang-Bang Mushrooms, they are soooo good! And the serving is huge, in fact, you will not leave hungry and will probably have a take-home bag! The Western Smash Burger was excellent, and the wings are a meal themselves. We were there for an early dinner and sat in the garden area. They had some live music to entertain us as well. Seems to be a popular spot as the tables filled up quickly. Definitely going back again soon!“

“Hidden gem along Maine Coast. Food is amazing with Chef Katherine from Buck’s Restaurant joining the team.“

“Good Experience at Rock Harbor Pub & Brewery

Finding parking in Rockland is tough, especially with an RV! Luckily, after checking in at the campground, they suggested I park at Pier 2 near the Light House Museum and Police Station. I was looking for a simple bite to eat and some time to walk around, so I stopped into Rock Harbor Pub & Brewery on Main Street.

The atmosphere was great, though the service was a bit slow and disorganized. It wasn’t clear who was handling customers, but no big deal—just added a bit more time to the visit. I started with the Rock Harbor French Fries and was curious to try their Rock Harbor Beer Cheese. The fries were basic, and the beer cheese wasn't what I expected—it was more of a paste than melted cheese. For my beer, I went with the Spruce Head Stout. It had strong chocolate and coffee undertones, but the balance was a bit off—the chocolate overpowered the beer a bit. It reminded me of Young’s Double Chocolate Stout from Eagle Brewery.

For my main dish, I asked the bartender for a recommendation between the tacos or another item. She suggested the Chicken Tacos, one of the most basic items on the menu. I think there was a missed opportunity to upsell, but I understand how it is being in the industry myself. The food overall was decent, and I left a good tip for the bartender on both card and cash.

All in all, it was a good experience. I’ll definitely be back!

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