Aragosta at Goose Cove
Restaurant · Hancock County ·
Hyperlocal seafood & produce from coastal property
Hyperlocal seafood & produce from coastal property
"A Maine restaurant that practices resourceful preservation—leftover fresh oysters from events are smoked and emulsified and then served with fried oysters—illustrating how smoking and reuse can create new preparations from surplus product." - Adam H. Callaghan
"Perched on 21 scenic acres along Deer Isle’s western shore, this coastal retreat emphasizes Maine’s bounty with international techniques woven into each plate. The chef frequently pairs local seafood with nuanced influences—examples include spring halibut in a savory “tidal broth” made from lobster stock and dashi, lobster with beurre blanc, and duck paired with mole—while panoramic seaside views and nine on-site cottages make lingering part of the appeal." - Corina Quinn
"Aragosta, located on Deer Isle's western shore in Goose Cove, is a restaurant owned by chef Devin Finigan. Nestled between pine forests and sandy beaches, it offers a light-filled dining room with expansive views of the ocean. The restaurant is known for its use of local Maine ingredients combined with international influences, particularly Japanese and Korean. Signature dishes include a variety of seafood options such as lobsters, steamers, mussels, and scallops, often prepared with unique condiments like gochujang and dashi. Finigan also incorporates edible flowers and herbs from her gardens into her recipes." - Peter Kaminsky
"Aragosta at Goose Cove, run by chef Devin Finigan, features ever-evolving tasting menus with hyperlocal seafood and produce foraged from its 21-acre coastal property. The restaurant offers communal and private table reservations, as well as luxurious cottages or suites for an extended experience." - Adam H. Callaghan
"I dined at Devin Finigan's Aragosta on Deer Isle and found a kitchen obsessed with reflecting the landscape: after working with Jean-Georges, Thomas Keller and Dan Barber, Finigan built a woman-led indoor-outdoor restaurant that sources lobsters caught by her husband, scallops raised locally by Marsden and Bob Brewer, and peas from Four Season Farm. Relocated to Goose Cove from Stonington and framed like a summer-camp centerpiece, Aragosta pared its service to a 10-course tasting menu during the pandemic (listed at $125) and even offers stylish cottages and suites to sleep in (doubles from $140), making the meal feel like a thoughtful, place-driven retreat." - Kevin West Kevin West Kevin West is a writer, food consultant, and “canning evangelist” (according to NPR). He’s the author of the cookbook “Saving the Season,” and his work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Martha Stewart Living, Condé Nast Traveler, Bon Appétit, and Food & Wine. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines