Taste of Maine Restaurant

Fantastic place restaurant for fresh seafood! Great location with plenty of seating! So many seafood options. The Lobster Rolls are huge and delicious! The service is tops! The atmosphere is fun with many wonderful sites. Definitely a go to if in the area. Try the Lobster Mac n Cheese - you will not be disappointed. Also had the Lobster/Crab Roll - it was outstanding.

We did the longest lobster roll. Worked well that we had four in our party. Very good!! Nice view from the back deck and the atmosphere inside was different but in a good way. Cool old dolls, tribute to grandma and Dobby.

This is my annual stop on my way to Rockland. The eccentric lobster roof to the mini dolls inside the restaurant. We had the pleasure of a live band who did a great cover of Sweet Dreams (Eurythmics). I never fail to see something different. This time we had the Cowboy burger and the seafood casserole.

We had such an incredible first visit to Taste of Maine in Woolwich! My wife, son, and I decided to try it after meeting Taylor earlier in the day — and wow, we’re so glad we did! From the moment we pulled in and saw the giant lobster on the roof, we knew we were in for something special. The atmosphere inside is fantastic — beautifully decorated, warm, and welcoming, with so much creative attention to detail. To top it off, there was live music with a talented pianist playing right in the dining room, which made the evening feel even more special. Our server, Ashleigh, was absolutely wonderful — friendly, helpful, and made us feel right at home. She even brought crayons to keep our little guy Noah entertained while we looked over the menu. The food? Outstanding. I had the haddock sandwich, my wife ordered the lobster mac & cheese, and both dishes were cooked perfectly. We finished off with their homemade blueberry cobbler topped with Gifford’s ice cream — an absolute must-try! If you’re ever passing through Richmond, make sure to also stop by and see us at Morning Moose Coffee — we’d love to take care of you just like Taste of Maine took care of us. Can’t wait to come back again!

Staying nearby and the giant lobster on the roof caught our eyes. Immediately loved the place walking in the door. Lots of collections to look around at, a lady playing piano, amazing view of the water. Our party of 6 all ordered something different and everything was excellent. Pastas, fried oysters, beef tips and of course boiled lobster and steamed clams. I'm a lobster novice and our server was very helpful on the eating process. Everything was tasty and portions were generous.

Food was excellent. I hope I have the name right...Sue was awesome and she made all the right suggestions. The eclectic atmosphere added to the wonderful experience we had. Thank you!

Taste of Maine Woolwich maine ,very whimsical decor ,staff very efficient and fish chowder plentiful with potatoes and fish,very delicious, crab cakes had too much filling not enough crab meat. Fisherman platter lightly battered and delicious, mussels steamed in garlic sauce tender and delicious, correct amount of seasoned spices,French onion soup also delicious. A bit pricey than most restaurants in the area , food was delicious .if your in the area give this place a try.

Delicious food, Big LOBSTA! What else do we have to say??? We took some beautiful aerial photos last summer that we thought we'd share. Sorry we took so long to leave a review and post!! Looking forward to visiting again soon!!

While I was traveling through New England we stopped in Maine. It was a cold and rainy day and we say signs for a taste of Maine and decided to stop. Being that it was a rainy day I opted for the clam chowder and my husband ordered the special of the day which was the crabstor roll...which is part crab/part lobster. His roll was better than my clam chowder! My clam chowder was full of clams but was kinda bland and watery. We decided on the blueberry cobbler to split for dessert. I didn't know that Maine was known for blueberries...this cobbler was legit and the best thing out of our meal!

While visiting the East Coast recently, my wife and I were seeking to dig into some spectacular Maine seafood. My wife ordered the pre-cracked lobster and I ordered the seafood plate. I think we should have ordered the whole cooked lobster as the pre-cooked one did not taste as fresh as we remember fresh lobster to be. My seafood plate was good though I neglected to ask for some tartar sauce to go with the haddock. I did order an Arnold Palmer as our server said they just made some fresh lemonade. Sadly, my drink tasted like some weak vinegar...unless that is how it is served????...I could have ask ed our server, Koree, to take it back but she was so outstanding with her warm personality and smile, I just could not do it...that's on me. We wish Koree the best with her family and hope she finds her way back to the West Coast! :) Charles and Leyla Acosta Lakewood, California

Unfortunately, we were in Maine right after Labor Day and a lot of the smaller restaurants are now closed. I had been looking for a small lobster shack on the ocean, but we were a bit too late for that. A lobster fisherman I met recommended Taste of Maine, so we gave it a try. The "ambiance" is the elephant (lobster?) in the room, so let's talk about that first. The first clue is the giant, and I meant giant, lobster on the roof. If it had a helium and a rope, it would fit right into the Macy's Thanksgiving parade. However, walk inside and prepare to be overwhelmed by the shear collection of "stuff." This place raises tacky and touristy decor to a fine art. Holy Hannah! My eyes still hurt! Decor aside, I was in the mood for lobster. Unfortunately, all of the lobsters are one and a quarter pounds in size, which is not optimal. For those who don't know, you get less meat in two one and a quarter lobsters than in one two-and a-half pound lobster. However, not having a choice, I got the "twin lobster" meal that comes with a salad (I paid an upgrade for the garden salad rather than the Caesar salad. It also comes with an ear of corn and melted butter ($57 plus an extra $3 for the salad)). It was interesting because one of the "twin" lobsters was a hard shell and needed the cracker. The other was soft shell and I could easily break it by hand. I've heard lots of preferences for one or the other, but I never tasted them literally side by side. My conclusion: There was very little different! I liked my meal, although I had been hoping for cheaper prices in Down East, Maine, but it was what it was. Interestingly, it seems that half their menu has "market price" instead of the actual prices, so you have to ask your waiter about each item (for any type of seafood). Couldn't they just post it? Or do they want people to order without knowing the price? My wife is not a seafood eater, so she wound up with chicken nuggets, which is hardly worth reviewing. The food was good, the view was good, and the service was good too. I do wish I had a choice of size lobster, but I didn't find any lobster over one and a quarter pounds during the entire trip.

I stopped here on a whim on the way from Portland to Camden and it was very very good lobster roll with fries and the blueberry drink. They were all amazing! I love the vibe of the restaurant. It was old-school and it seemed like it had been around for a while, and it was really decorated with a lot of vintage pieces. The service was really good downtime and they pretty much brought the food right away.

We had a wonderful lunch here at Taste of Maine. We ordered the famous 2 ft long lobster roll with a side of broccoli. It was a gigantic lobster roll and was great that we got to select between both hot and cold ! The cold is made with mayo and the hot, well it is just steamed with a side of butter. The service was good, no issues and we got to sit outside on their open dock with views of the bay. Overall will definitely return for their lobster rolls!

My review is solely based on my visit and having the World's Largest Lobster roll. The host was a bit abrasive when we walked in. Not friendly at all. Waitress was amazing! Lobster roll was great. She sheer magnitude of the amount of lobster was mind blowing. The roll it was on was grilled perfectly and impressive. They could just have some junk roll with all that lobster but they actually made it in the best roll I ever had lobster on. Fried clam strip platter was 4 out of 5. As for the price. 1/4 lobster meat locally near me is about $22-$25. The price didn't seem too outrageous considering that it was 1 1/2lbs of lobster meat. Which included tails and claws.

Coming from Portland it was our stop on our way to Rockland. The food is normal , maybe because the restaurant is big the quality of the food suffer. Is ok but maybe i will order different entrees.

We stopped specifically because they have a huge inflatable lobster on their roof. Then we decided on the "World's Largest Lobster Roll" for lunch, so their promotional efforts obviously worked on us. Then, we were pleasantly surprised by our service and the quality of the food. The Lobster Roll was excellent--our server, Kaci, explained that there were probably about eight lobsters on the roll, and they steam and pick them every morning with a fresh shipment. We also had fried whole-belly clams, which were delicious. Kaci was friendly and provided prompt and knowledgeable service. We sat on the deck on a perfect August day, so the atmosphere was also lovely! Even though we thought we were walking into a tourist trap, we would go back if we lived closer. Well done!

First time to this restaurant heard great reviews about the lobster roll. I do have to say we did get the worlds largest lobster roll, very little lettuce, and you have the option of mayo and butter. We had both on the side. It is served what looked like a double foot-long hotdog roll grilled. We split it between three people. It was delicious, but , It was $160 for the lobster roll. My husband had the ribeye at $39 which was definitely not worth the money. The steak was beat so bad that it Was so thin, any steakhouse would've been better. Ambience was pretty and overlooked. The water. We had a three year-old with us. They were very accommodating. This is definitely a tourist area with alot of locals mixed in. My sister did have the clam chowder and thought it was delicious, but it was very thin and more on the watery side.

I ordered 2 Maine Lobsters and 2 pints of clam chowder. It was shipped over a 2 day period instead of overnight. By the time we received the lobsters, they were RANCID!!! We had to throw them out! Reached out to the company for replacement and they are CLOSED!! VERY UPSET OVER THIS!!! I EXPECT THAT THEY WILL CONTACT ME AND MAKE THIS RIGHT! A VERY UNHAPPY CUSTOMER EMILY S.

This restaurant has amazing views. They have a few tables outdoors but they have large windows so you can easily enjoy the view inside. The lobster roll was really good. It tasted fresh and delicious. It also came with fries which were crunchy on the outside and fluffy inside. The clam chowder is thin rather than thick. It still tasted really good and had big chunks of veggies in it. The baked seafood was flavorless. It had zero seasoning. The alfredo, on the other hand, was really really REALLY heavy on cheese. As a cheese lover, even this was overwhelming. I had one bite and felt so full and heavy. It was good that it came with a side of salad because it is hard to take three consecutive bites of the pasta. We recommend just sticking to their lobster roll and clam chowder.

This place was highly recommended to us, be decided to grab rolls before our 7 hours drive back to NYC. Waitress was really nice, the inside was pretty and weird at the same time lol. The lobster roll wasn't the best, I've have better. Really was disappointed. Not to mention over priced lobster roll. Idk saw talk these great reviews, but maybe we just had a bad day.

One of those places that are more than just a restaurant, it's an experience. From the Buffalo head to the hundreds of custom bottles to the strange dolls hanging overhead at the entrance, this place needs to be visited when in Maine. It's a treasure. The food was really good as well and our server was really attentive.

Ambiance was quaint and the view fantastic! Customer service was top notch, our waiter,Noah, was attendant, friendly and made us feel welcome. This was my first Lobster role and I'd go back tomorrow for another. The clam chowder was also very good. We saw a man licking his bowl while waiting for ours and understood why one we got ours. So good!!

It's a classic, the view is great, and sometimes there is even live music. But Taste of Maine caters heavily to the tourist crowd headed up or down route 1, and the menu and prices reflect that. A recent visit following their reopening cost me $24 before tip for a simple cocktail and cup of chowder. Chowder is tourist style, heavy on the cream and salt, rather than the lighter chowders I expect in local spots. Other offerings are similarly very standard, without flair.

Tourist trap - don't let the large lobster blow up on the roof fool you. Nice view but prices outrageous. Paid $$$ for lobster out of the shell "lazy lobster". It was a joke - just a tiny portion that was eaten in three bites. The waitress wasn't overly welcoming. Some items that came with the meal had to be asked for. Lots of odd mix up pieces inside to look at and a view if you can grab a table outside but other than that move on to a spot that wants the business and isn't overpriced.

The baked stuffed lobster was delicious but quite pricey. The lobster was a small soft shell for $50.99. I probably would save my baked stuffed lobster eating for less expensive, and better, places. The server was great. The atmosphere is very eclectic, and not in a good way in my opinion. I'd go back if someone else wanted to go there, but I wouldn't suggest it.

I have gluten and dairy allergy, I informed the waitress and she was knowledgeable. I ordered the mixed crab and lobster roll with DELICIOUS gluten free bun and sweet potato fries. Regular fries are coated not gf. So so so good! Would go back! Only sad part is the gf bun is $4 more and sweet potato fries are $5 more so price catches up quick, but it's such a small area I understand.

Ten out of ten don't recommend. Extremely overpriced and incredibly slow service. Spinach artichoke dip was the best part of the meal. Everything went down hill after the appetizer. Took about a half hour for a server to bring a check. Watched our second round of drinks sit on the bar for 10 minutes before they were brought to the table.

Outstanding lobster roll and seafood dishes. Very comfortable and great service. I've been to many Maine seafood and this is one of the best of all.

We try to go upto Woolrich every time we stay in Wells. Worth the trip to Taste of Maine.

Visited Taste of Maine around 12pm on a Sunday - a great choice! We were seated right away, and was met with such friendly service! Service was overall very fast & attentive. We ordered the World's Largest Lobster Roll, which came with two slices of watermelon, French fries, and a pickle. While the sides were just okay, the lobster roll itself was phenomenal! It was MASSIVE. Two feet of packed lobster. We also ordered the bread pudding and the featured pie, which was a pineapple pie with coconut shavings on top. Super tasty!! Definitely recommend this restaurant - great service, great views, great food!

Seriously great food. My wife left her purse which had over 2k cash. The wait staff turned it in and we picked it up the next day no issue and all there. They kept it in their safe all night and could not have been more honest. That aside the food and service is amazing. The Lobster roll and whole belly clams were EXCELLENT!

Excellent food with Gluten Free options for my wife! The bartender was super kind and helpful! Beautiful location and view!

First time here. Fried Oysters were overcooked, and with the cost of seafood these days I'm probably going to stick with the dining establishments I have already had a positive experience with. It only takes once to make an impression!

Not what I expected. First they sit you at a table where you can't sit due to crowding. Then you wait 15 minutes before the waitress even asks you what you would like to drink. When the waitress asks you how did you like the meal and comes back at you with excuses why the prime rib was mostly fat and how her grand father loves to eat the fat. It felt like we were being mocked. Our party ordered three steaks. One ordered medium rare which came out extremely well done and the other two steaks were ordered medium and came out very rare and a cold center. You would think a well known restaurant like this would be a good place to go. Will not be coming here again! The "Witch Spring Hill Ice Cream" just up the street was a welcome surprise after a mediocre high-priced meal.

Me and my girl friends went to Taste of Maine last night for dinner and we had the best time! While the food was on the pricey side, it was delicious and the portion sizes were large enough for leftovers. We had Danny as our waiter and he was such a sweet genuine person! He made us feel valued as customers and consistently made us laugh. We sat outside to feel the cool breeze and watched the sun set. They also had live music that you could hear from outside. Everyone was singing and dancing along! It was such a lovely experience and I'd recommend it to anyone in the area!

Danny was awesome! Quick, attentive and fun. Food was great, don't let the prices scare you. It is worth it. Chowder is among the best, love a light broth chowder. Great fun and leave room for dessert!

I the service was great, so was the food my only complaint is the half lobster tail it was like a quarter lobster tail and I have cooked 200 lobster plus at events many times and never saw a tail that small. save your 8 bucks and buy a whole lobster.

Had to make the drive for the Worlds Largest Lobster Roll and it did not disappoint! The decor is definitely kitschy but perfect for the experience! We sat inside and had a great view of the water. Our server was very friendly and attentive. We never had to ask for anything! He was definitely on top of it. We ordered crab cakes for an appetizer and the Worlds Largest Lobster Roll to share. It comes with one side of fries but trust me when I tell you...you won't need more. The amount of lobster on this roll is unbelievable! We got 1/2 traditional and 1/2 warmed with butter. Both sides were delicious! Next time we are in Maine, we will definitely be back!

II have been eating at this restaurant for over forty years. Just had a haddock sandwich for lunch ( or should I say dinner) at 1:00 pm It was large cooked to perfection as always. One of the best seafood restaurants on the coast and I have stopped at many from New Hampshire to Canada

I had never had a lobster dinner before coming here and my brother insisted on bringing me and my bride while vacationing in Maine over the Thanksgiving holiday. The staff was friendly but hard to flag down when we needed something, and a little bit unprepared when our food arrived - for instance, we didn't have napkins, the appropriate utensils etc. That aside, the food was mostly good. Growing up in WNY, I've had littleneck clams by the dozen at clambakes, restaurants etc. These clams just didn't taste right, they tasted more like mussels - I'll pass on the Maine clams in the future. The lobster was very good. The chowder was very good, and the shrimp - well, it's shrimp cocktail, it should be and was good. The entertainment was interesting. Acoustic/Electric trio, looked like a father and 2 sons. They tried, and on some songs they did well, others, they should have left alone (one guitar trying to solo in a different key than the other was playing). They did seem to please most of the crowd. I'd come back here.

I had the best lobster roll and Trevon was the best server. He was so kind. Definitely made my experience great. Will be coming again just for Trevon! (And the food was great ;)

Taste of Maine NEVER disappoints! I have been coming here for over 20yrs and always get the double lobster with corn on the cob. The lobster is always so fresh and tasty! Salads and appetizers are delicious also. I recommend their piña colada too!!

Overall, for what I paid - not impressed! I got the fried whole belly clams which came with fries and coleslaw. No drink , no dessert - just water and it came to $47 with a 18% tip. The clams were just ok - certainly not the best I've ever had. The fries upon arrival to my table were hardly warm and limp. When I get fried food I want it hot and crisp. The waitress seemed miffed when I asked for an extra container of tartar sauce and some lemon wedges. The lemon wedges were two small slivers of lemon! The seating was not comfortable - old heavy low back barrel style chairs were brutal. Seems like a dated tourist trap type of place. I will not eat here again if other nearby options are open next time around.

Enjoyable restaurant with a quirky atmosphere and good food. I went here for their world's largest lobster roll ($160). Our server was very friendly and attentive throughout the meal. We got said roll, prepared half cold half hot buttered lobster. We also got a cowboy burger, it's important to know there is more than just seafood here if there are non-seafood eaters in your party. I was informed the burger was very tasty, and filling. For the roll, I did end up enjoying the hot buttered side more than the cold side, but the whole roll was worth the expense and visit. There were a lot of claws in the roll, so it was very plump, salty, juicy. Also of note, the wait to get our food was not long at all, very reasonable, hardly had time to both go wash our hands before the food arrived. I also liked that some of the inside tables have binoculars at them so you can peer out over the river and marsh to gaze at wildlife. All in all, if you're wondering whether to go, whether to get that ridiculously sized lobster roll, I'd stake that you'd like it too.

This place has been around since I was a kid. I was passing through headed north and stopped in for dinner. I very seldom write a bad review and generally I would rather keep my mouth shut than critique a business. I have tonsay the restaurant and the staff were very good to say the least. However, I was greatly disappointed in my dinner. I ordered the baked sampler platter with a half tail. The platter came with haddock, shrimp, scallops, and fries. The fries were good but lacked any seasoning....other then that the food had no seasoning and was cooked beyond dried out. May that poor, slaughtered, rubberized, leather like half lobster tail rest in peace. You were a brave tail of a tale.

The food was purely amazing. The bread--so amazing! We had the mozzarella sticks and the giant lobster roll. A++++++ Top notch service. The only slightly negative is that the drinks were "okay." But the food!! Out of this world! Worth the stop!!

Nice little restaurant, with a beautiful view. Had a few different appetizers that were all tasty. For dinner I had the lobster roll, which was amazing. Packed full of delicious claw, knuckle and tail meat. The service was fast and friendly. Will definitely return next time I'm in the area.

Lived in Maine my whole life...and admittedly never eaten here until today. I feel ashamed. This place is FUN!!!! The lobby is full of kitschy fun things. Nylon dolls, antiques, uranium glass, teacups, shaker furniture. An osprey nest viewer on tv. Saturday nights they have a FULL HOUSE, with live music. But we were seated in less than five minutes. Awesome! The food?! I'm drooling...everything is good. Homemade, from scratch. Not your typical roadside Route One tourist trap out of the Sysco truck grub. This is GOOD FOOD. Real food. You won't be disappointed.

Don't come here if you are dining solo. You will be seated in a lousy location away from a view even if there are tables with views available. Service was ok. food was average. I won't be back.

My husband and I sat outside. Our server was great, funny & attentive. The food was perfect. I got the 'senior dinner' perfect sizes for me! For once I ate my entire meal! The smaller portions were great! Loved the salad, steak, butternut squash, followed by ice cream. GREAT prices!

The food was amazing! Miranda was the BEST server. She has a great sense of humor, is super sweet and her service is amazing! Thanks Miranda, for putting up with our loud group, jumping right I. To our jokes, staying late, and causing A tipping war amongst our group to see who could show you the most appreciation!

We drove by this place while visiting Maine and clearly had to stop. Is it touristy? -- there is a giant lobster on the roof. But at 2pm the restaurant was busy. They're right on the water and have an outdoor patio as well as tables right on the window inside. We were quickly seated and Miranda took great care of us. We had a lobster roll and mussels. Both were really good. They have freshly squeezed lemonade which was amazing. We also tried the Whoopie pie which was also really good. Miranda had a lot of tables while we were there and did a really great job making sure we had everything we needed.

Fish chowder....16 dollars a bowl....microwaved curdled milk. Boiled, overflowing crust on the bowl edge......totally phoned in....yuck

The lobster newburg was tough and I suspect, not very fresh. Hard to use a steak knife to cut through it. The waitress said it was "cooked" fresh that morning. Why not wait till it was ordered? The warm up would make it tough and over cooked. Service was good but couldn't make up for the poor food quality. I would not recommend this place.

Food service and ambiance were very good. We eat outdoors and the views are great. The service was very attentive. A keeper for my next visit.

2nd time here, not a "regular" but a restaurant I wanted to come back to after the 1st visit several years ago. Lobster rolls are very good, and while not cheap, you get what you pay for. Windows looking out on to the river give visitors a nice view as they eat. Prompt service, and nice atmosphete.... Definitely worth a stop as you travel through the area. Not cheapest, but again IMO worth the price.

my local buddy dave took me here and even introduced me to the owner, anne. great ambiance. packed on a friday night at 6. very high quality delcisious everything. a bit pricey - $40 for a lobster roll when you're in maine seems a bit steep. the whole belly fried clams were perfect. great lobster mac and cheese. the mushroom app was a bit odd. probably the only miss.