We had very high hopes after reading the reviews for this restaurant, however our experience left much to the imagination when it came to fine dining. We had the four course meal. One out of four dishes I would say was very good. The other three were mediocre at best. Lastly, there was a hair in one of my dishes. Thankfully they brought me out a new dish, but did not offer any other accommodation for the mistake. Overall, the food was not worth the price and I would highly suggest driving a little farther, to Portland for a better fine dining experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Tom Dentremont
The food abd drinks were excellent the service was wonderful. I would rather have sat in the main section but the experience was very positive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joshua Osgood
Great starters, meal, drinks and service. Definitely worth trying you will return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Steak Filet
Erin Alward
We decided to make reservations this past weekend because of the great meals we had at the Portland location and last year in Brunswick. Though after this last visit I think it may be sometime before we return again. The meal overall was a disappointment. First off the pork belly app was two slices, neither crispy as you hope and it tasted more of pork loin then belly. The burrata is bland and two slices of toast smeared with a bean paste if I recall just seemed to miss the mark. My onion soup was good and ordered by a lot of guests as I overheard. Our entrees of duck and beef tenderloin were both a disappointment. I wish I had read the other reviews concerning the rawness. It is raw, making it chewy. Causing it to have to be sliced thin to chew it. Perhaps they should explain that better than saying it is cooked per chef choice. I like my duck pink and red in the middle but not raw. Both protein portions were small, just two 1 inch by 3 inch slices, I understand inflation, but really, for 40 dollar entrees. The highlights of the entrees were the mashed potatoes and black rice. We ordered dessert, my husband liked his affogato, and I really hoped to like my sticky date cake but the coconut frosting and orange sauce on top did not work. Such a tart and tropical tasting topping just did not work with the dates. The service was good, attentive and our dishes and drinks all came out in a timely manner which was appreciated. Just very sad to say we did not enjoy our meal. Perhaps we ate on an off night and should have read the reviews to have ordered wiser, but for a $200 meal for two I expected a lot more satisfaction. Definitely a disappointment.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Five Onion Soup
Nate Woodard
The good: drinks were excellent, bartender was great. Desserts were top notch. Atmosphere is excellent.The bad: once seated went almost 20 minutes without a drink. Wait between apps and entrees was an hour, which isn't a big deal except her duck was cold in the center. Oddly they comped 2 drinks and the wait time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Andrew Davis
Just had my birthday dinner here, the service was impeccable, food was delicious, and the space is comfortable and well appointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Simple Greens Salad, Monk Fish, Caesar Salad
Matthew Campbell
Lovely restaurant inside The Federal hotel. Well worth the drive from Portland.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sharon Panek
Tonight was simply appetizers and cocktails at the bar. Great drinks and those mussels!!! Outstanding. TY.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Five Onion Soup
Sarah Derby
Great atmosphere and server was friendly but seemed a bit inexperienced. The food was okay. Nothing spectacular especially for the price. We had duck which was prepared per the chefs rec and it was raw. It was cold, bloody, chewy, and had no flavor. Overall just pretty disappointing dining
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
MIchael H.
A new favorite for usQuiet, attentive service and excellent meals.The bar was also a plusWe will be regular visitors
Absolutely fantastic. The food is creative, the staff are very kind and helpful, and the restaurant itself is visually engaging. It's inside a hotel but easy to find, ample parking (at least in the Winter). I definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Romaine Wedge, Fish in Paper
Louis Senecal
Great dinner experience ,excellent food,
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Peter Twaite
great food, great service! we come here every time we are in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie, House Steak Filet, Fish in Paper, Pan Seared Scallops
Mike Jeansddgvhjj
Truly the next level in dining. Staff and food were the best I've ever seen. Not sure what words I can use to describe how good the food is.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Five Onion Soup, Charcuterie, Roasted Duck Medium Well
Gen Jean
Fantastic atmosphere, food and service! Not a single complaint. We had farm to board charcuterie, bread & butter, squash soup, fish in paper, the duck and autumn pasta. Everything was spectacular. They did a champagne toast for my birthday.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Creamy 5 Onion Soup, Charcuterie, Roasted Duck Medium Well
We had very high hopes after reading the reviews for this restaurant, however our experience left much to the imagination when it came to fine dining. We had the four course meal. One out of four dishes I would say was very good. The other three were mediocre at best. Lastly, there was a hair in one of my dishes. Thankfully they brought me out a new dish, but did not offer any other accommodation for the mistake. Overall, the food was not worth the price and I would highly suggest driving a little farther, to Portland for a better fine dining experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
The food abd drinks were excellent the service was wonderful. I would rather have sat in the main section but the experience was very positive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great starters, meal, drinks and service. Definitely worth trying you will return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Steak Filet
We decided to make reservations this past weekend because of the great meals we had at the Portland location and last year in Brunswick. Though after this last visit I think it may be sometime before we return again. The meal overall was a disappointment. First off the pork belly app was two slices, neither crispy as you hope and it tasted more of pork loin then belly. The burrata is bland and two slices of toast smeared with a bean paste if I recall just seemed to miss the mark. My onion soup was good and ordered by a lot of guests as I overheard. Our entrees of duck and beef tenderloin were both a disappointment. I wish I had read the other reviews concerning the rawness. It is raw, making it chewy. Causing it to have to be sliced thin to chew it. Perhaps they should explain that better than saying it is cooked per chef choice. I like my duck pink and red in the middle but not raw. Both protein portions were small, just two 1 inch by 3 inch slices, I understand inflation, but really, for 40 dollar entrees. The highlights of the entrees were the mashed potatoes and black rice. We ordered dessert, my husband liked his affogato, and I really hoped to like my sticky date cake but the coconut frosting and orange sauce on top did not work. Such a tart and tropical tasting topping just did not work with the dates. The service was good, attentive and our dishes and drinks all came out in a timely manner which was appreciated. Just very sad to say we did not enjoy our meal. Perhaps we ate on an off night and should have read the reviews to have ordered wiser, but for a $200 meal for two I expected a lot more satisfaction. Definitely a disappointment.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Five Onion Soup
The good: drinks were excellent, bartender was great. Desserts were top notch. Atmosphere is excellent.The bad: once seated went almost 20 minutes without a drink. Wait between apps and entrees was an hour, which isn't a big deal except her duck was cold in the center. Oddly they comped 2 drinks and the wait time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Just had my birthday dinner here, the service was impeccable, food was delicious, and the space is comfortable and well appointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Simple Greens Salad, Monk Fish, Caesar Salad
Lovely restaurant inside The Federal hotel. Well worth the drive from Portland.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tonight was simply appetizers and cocktails at the bar. Great drinks and those mussels!!! Outstanding. TY.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Five Onion Soup
Great atmosphere and server was friendly but seemed a bit inexperienced. The food was okay. Nothing spectacular especially for the price. We had duck which was prepared per the chefs rec and it was raw. It was cold, bloody, chewy, and had no flavor. Overall just pretty disappointing dining
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
A new favorite for usQuiet, attentive service and excellent meals.The bar was also a plusWe will be regular visitors
Restaurantji Recommends
Absolutely fantastic. The food is creative, the staff are very kind and helpful, and the restaurant itself is visually engaging. It's inside a hotel but easy to find, ample parking (at least in the Winter). I definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Romaine Wedge, Fish in Paper
Great dinner experience ,excellent food,
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
great food, great service! we come here every time we are in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie, House Steak Filet, Fish in Paper, Pan Seared Scallops
Truly the next level in dining. Staff and food were the best I've ever seen. Not sure what words I can use to describe how good the food is.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Five Onion Soup, Charcuterie, Roasted Duck Medium Well
Fantastic atmosphere, food and service! Not a single complaint. We had farm to board charcuterie, bread & butter, squash soup, fish in paper, the duck and autumn pasta. Everything was spectacular. They did a champagne toast for my birthday.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Creamy 5 Onion Soup, Charcuterie, Roasted Duck Medium Well