Restaurants in Waterville

“We’ve been here multiple times and the food is always consistently fantastic. Their Carbonara is incredible, the meatballs are like no other, and the baklava is honestly the best I’ve ever had. The staff is wonderful! So friendly and attentive and the bartenders are truly 10/10. You really can’t go wrong here!”

“Generally recommend because this is literally our favorite place… however last night was a horrible experience. It was my husbands birthday and we took our 2 kids. Amy was our server and she was AWFUL. We were there for over an hour and a half and barely got drinks and our appetizers. We ended up getting so irritated by lack of service we didn’t even eat our meals. We took them home and threw them away because at that point it was soggy and gross. So we didn’t even eat what we paid for. Instead of standing around chatting maybe actually serve your tables. Never got drink refills or asked if we wanted one for that matter. She wasn’t even the one to bring us our stuff. Other servers did because she was to busy chatting and standing around. Btw the host was fantastic and is always fantastic. She works very hard!”

“awesome little place with high quality food and a pleasant environment.”

“the food was delicious, fresh, perfectly cooked andperfectly flavored. With all the restaurants in Waterville if you're looking for a delicious meal that doesn't cost a lot and great welcoming service check this place out. it's so rare to find a place where the quality of food is even better than the price.”

“Very friendly and professional staff, very impressive!”

“love their hot dogs and burgers. Sad that the fries are not like they use to be. not cooked enough.”

“Best pizza in Central Maine 🍕”

“The dinner at Cheung Lee Express was fantastic! The portions were very generous; the atmosphere warm and inviting, and the owners are extremely attentive and make you feel at home. The subgum chow mein was packed with vegetables, and the Egg-Foo Yum was scrumptious. We look forward to coming again.”

“Lion’s Den trivia on Monday nights are the best!!! Annie at the bar and Johnny on the mic make for a killer date night; never miss one when we are in town.”

“This was a great place and a great experience! Neat place with a robust menu of typical favorites and some nice weekly specials. We had a party 6 and the place was hopping so I sat with my 2 boys while the others sat at the table next to us. The server was spectacular and the the food was cooked perfect. Great portions too! The value was spot on the the icing on the cake was the 6 peanut butter balls from the bakery that we took to go. We will be back for sure!

Kid-friendliness: Fun kid menu and a comfortable place.”

“The food arrived, hot and fresh! My husband really enjoyed the supreme pizza! The onion rings and french fries were great! My steak bomb was also really yummy! I enjoyed the nachos, but probably won’t order them again! Overall, the food was a great value! We will definitely order from here again !”

“My friend and I went in for lunch. we were greeted and seated immediately. We ordered off of the lunch menu and the food was extremely fresh and hot. Hearty portions. Great service. Also a clean establishment. 100% recommended.”

“Great service! Great food!”

“They were in a large rush due to the influx of people from my marching band but the service was good. I got the veggie sandwich with cheese and the only note I have is I want more mushrooms, but I can just ask for that in the future. The milkshakes took a while and my friend wasn’t a fan of hers but, once again, total rush. The reviews everywhere was tacky.”

“Easily one of the best brick oven pizza restaurants in Maine with amazing staff! <3”

“There are so many reasons I love Sunrise. For starters, there’s the great food, but it’s so much more than that. This is a local business that seriously and genuinely invests in its community and THAT is why it will be here for a really long time. I’m convinced it will be a “generational business” that will be in the Central Maine business landscape for YEARS. The creative menu and excellent customer service are 2/3rds of the success - the community heart is the secret ingredient ❤️”

“Your tiramisu is amazing!”

“Niko’s food and hospitality was amazing. If you’re in the Waterville area I highly recommend stopping in and enjoying their food!”

“Every single part of our meal was phenomenal.”

“It was a good day!!! Took Captain out for an ice cream run.”

“Great food, outstanding service”

“Really cute relaxing little cafe with great food and what tasted like a delicious homemade pickle on the side! I had a tasty raspberry tea from their cooler and the wicked garden sandwich made dairy free and gluten free. I'm not Celiac so when it comes to their panini press I'm not sure about cross-contamination, but you probably can have a wrap there if you're celiac! I will definitely be back when I'm in the Waterville area! I think the only thing I do different next time is probably ask for a little extra of the Chipotle aioli on the sandwich because the gluten-free bread can be a little dryer.”

“We had some friends visiting from MA and decided to try 18 Below for dinner. Although I didn't realize it...we were apparently celebrating our 37th wedding Anniversary ( which is next week)...and my husband surprised me with some breathtaking earrings! The staff was very good, and the food was unbelievable! Our friends loved it...and so did we. I think we found our new Favorite restaurant! Thanks for a fabulous dinner!🥰”

“My father and I stumbled upon this gem a few years ago on our annual fishing trip and is now a staple of our trip. We talk about Ming Lee as much as we talk about the fishing. This is the best Chinese restaurant in the world! The portions are very large at a very affordable price. A must try!”

“Traveling in from NYC for a few days. Going back for pancakes and eggs again today before I had back home. Best Pancakes I ever had. Nice and friendly atmosphere. Family owned business nice family.”

“Went for dinner and was very pleasantly surprised. Chicken Vindaloo was delicious with the right amount of heat (I like it very spicy and it was perfect.) The Naan was warm, soft and flavorful. Looking forward to going back in the near future.”

“This hand made ice cream is so good. The affogato is the best I’ve ever had. The banana ice cream is unreal. We love it here and try and find excuses to drive to Waterville so we can stop and get ice cream.”

“great time with my son and 4 of his friends visiting from Massachusetts. thanks ladies for being so patient. ❤✌”

“Please check this buisness out. Totally worth it! Wonderfully run with motivation,passion and kindness with health as the core focus. Great people Great and healthy products.”

“I do not know why this place don't have a Michelin star it is the best cuisine that I have tasted in a long time very best it's like you're sitting over in Italy at a five-star restaurant delicious!!!”

“Food was good ♡ Their Gouda & Red Pepper Cheese Dip .... 10/10 Burgers and Pizza were also on point. The wait staff was amazing. Attentive and great engagement with her tables ♡ Mainelys a place we often forget about ... But ask ourselves why. We will be back soon ❤️ - PS 35oz sampler flights for $20 ...”

“Fry bread delicious girls are sweeter”

“Everything is made fresh daily. My favorite restaurant hands down, I could eat here everyday 🤤 Highly recommend the Pad Kimow. Curries are phenomenal, Dumplings && Roti are so tasty 😋. They also have a great selection of healthy snacks. Shroom chips & Seaweed Almonds are delicious!!”

“Visited on 12/12/23. Service was amazing! The ladies at the counter were so helpful in answering allergy questions. They were so friendly and upbeat, definitely makes me want to stop in again. The coffee was great as a bonus.”

“#Meanwhile 🎭 Forgiveness means giving up your right to hold on to anyone's neck. It means letting go of your desire to inflict any form of pain or revenge regardless of the pain they caused you. 👍🏼”

“Always a delicious tea, never skimps on flavors 🥰🥰🥰”

“Yummy cones, milkshakes, sundaes, Blizzards & parfaits! Ice cream cakes for special occasions!”

“awesome my wife dine's all the time down town it'$ a big stepping stone from where we're located ...the meal is way worth it....I give em 5+5 easy”

“The best Mexican food!!! We have been followers of them since their smaller restaurant to their much larger restaurant. it is always packed and shows you whar a favorite they are to all. Their chips are homemade and are absolutely delicious! All servings are HUGE. fajitas and distata are family favorites. Servers are very friendly, and attentive. They deserve 5 stars every time!!!”

“Went to Ruby Tuesday on Wednesday and go the salad bar, which was suppose to be 6.99 on special when we got our bill the girl had charged us 12.99 each and we call her back to the table and told her she had made a mistake in the price she changed it to 6.99 but are we suppose to tell her we want the special? I thought if it was on special when you order salad bar you shouldn’t have to check your bill .”

“One of the only burger places around that celebrates the seasons and holidays. They also have a community fundraiser. And are involved with local non profits. The manager seems professional, nice and he knows how to run a restaurant. The employees were professional. The food is good. A fun place to have a burger.”

“Some of these reviews are nuts. Like why on earth would yoy go to a sushi restaurant if you're allergic to fish? And yes, wait times can be high because the place is EXCELLENT and very popular. I've never had a bad experience here and the staff are always extremely friendly. The sushi roll lunch special is fantastic deal.”

“They have a Gluten free menu, pizza is good and Stromboli. I have celiac and I have never gotten sick from eating there.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten”

“Had a great experience, minus the undercooked steaks 😎. Otherwise, it would have been 5 across the board 👏 I forget our servers name, but she was blonde with glasses, looked college aged. We had a talk about her and her brothers going up to rangeley to scout for 🫎. GRAY JOB YOUNG LADY”