Belfast/Bangor/Bucksport, Maine

[tkrongold]

Going to be in this area of Maine Thanksgiving week - any restaurant suggestions? thanks!

[OwnReward]

Going to be in this area of Maine Thanksgiving week - any restaurant suggestions?  thanks!

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One of my favorites in Bangor is "Opus". I was there about a year ago, and except for a waitress whose perfume was way too strong, the food was very good.

The Lucerne Inn (25 minutes south of Bangor on Rt 1A has a spectacular location; food has varied over the years, I'm not sure of the current incarnation.

Frank's Bakery has the best raised/glazed donuts.

Nickerson Tavern in Bucksport used to be a favorite, haven't been there in years, and don't know if it is still there...

Yankee magazine could probably direct you to a few more good spots...

Cheers

KV

[tkrongold]

thanks so much! i'm thinking that Nickerson's Tavern in Bucksport may now be MacLeod's. We were there a few months ago & it wasn't bad.

Do you know what town the Lucerne is in?

Thanks, again!

[OwnReward]

thanks so much!  i'm thinking that Nickerson's Tavern in Bucksport may now be MacLeod's.  We were there a few months ago & it wasn't bad. 

Do you know what town the Lucerne is in?

Thanks, again!

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Lucerne

http://www.lucerneinn.com/

(Actually it's Holden...)

And their holiday decorations are usually gorgeous...

KV

[tkrongold]

thanks!

[TPO]

The Belfast area has some good places. Angler's is very casual, homecooked food with good seafood and homemade desserts. The Maine Chowder & Steak Househas good chowder and lobster rolls. The Chocolate Grille in Searsport is good too.

[tkrongold]

The Belfast area has some good places. Angler's is very casual, homecooked food with good seafood and homemade desserts. The Maine Chowder & Steak Househas good chowder and lobster rolls. The Chocolate Grille in Searsport is good too.

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thanks. where is Angler's - i'm not familar with that.

[TPO]

The Belfast area has some good places. Angler's is very casual, homecooked food with good seafood and homemade desserts. The Maine Chowder & Steak Househas good chowder and lobster rolls. The Chocolate Grille in Searsport is good too.

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thanks. where is Angler's - i'm not familar with that.

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It's right on Route 1, I think technically in Searsport. It might be easy to miss as it is small and nondescript. Their phone number is (207) 548-2405 -- maybe they could give more specific directions.

If you haven't been to the Chocolate Grille before, they have a couple of desserts that are worth trying. They do a chocolate souffle and a giant chocolate chip cookie with ice cream -- they make them fresh when you order them and come to the table piping hot. Yum!

Edited November 16, 2005 by TPO (log)

[tkrongold]

great! thanks - i'm sure we'll try it while we're up there nxt wk.

[OwnReward]

great!  thanks - i'm sure we'll try it while we're up there nxt wk.

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There is also a Chocolate Grille in Old Town (north of Bangor). A solid place to go--my interpretation of them is a very good olive garden type place with better desserts. Family dining rather than fine dining...

KV

[bulevich]

Chase's Daily in Belfast has a good brunch on Sundays (although the service can be maddeningly slow). All vegetarian, very nice produce, cheeses, and breads can be purchased in the restaurant as well.

[tkrongold]

thanks - we've been to Chase's for breakfast & it's very good.

[tkrongold]

just back from our trip to Maine. we had dinner at Angler's, the Chocolate Grille, Ming's (in Bucksport), & the Youngtown Inn (Lincolnville). Angler's had really great clam chowder and very good fried clams. We didn't try dessert at the Chocolate Grille - i had broiled scallops & my husband had a burger - they were both ok. Ming's was pretty good, although not like China 46 or Bill & Harry's here in NJ.

We had Thanksgiving dinner at the Youngtown Inn (thought it would be quaint & New England-ish). It is a beautiful, old farm house - very warm & cozy atmosphere (with a resident cat who curls up by the wood buring stove in the dining room). unfortunately, the food was really disappointing, although the butternut squash soup was outstanding. As it was Thanksgiving, i had the turkey, which came with a mixed white potato/sweet potato mash and cranberry sauce. my husband chose the rack of lamb which was overdone. for dessert, we had pumpkin pie & apple pie with maple walnut ice cream (both very good). the fixed price was $48/pp, which i thought a bit high for what you got, but it was quaint, especially with the snow that day.

we tried a great bar in Belfast called The LookOut Pub. It was recently bought by two young women who just re-opened it about two months ago. we had lunch there - wonderful homemade potato chips are complementary with drinks. they had a special that day of homemade mac & cheese (really good) and chili (another good choice). if you are in the Belfast area, stop in - it's a nice place for a drink & lunch or dinner on the waterfront.

thanks for all your suggestions on restaurants in the area!