The Alna Store

What a STELLAR meal! Highlights included: (i) fresh local oysters, (ii) broiled Maine scallops, (iii) lamb skewers, and (iv) ALL of the desserts!!! Everything was fantastic! The vibe is super cozy. Clearly so much love going into everything. We really appreciated that all of the Alna Store’s food is curated with an emphasis on local and sustainable sources. Truly a special place! We look forward to making it back again! Thank you!!!!

We took our san and his wife here, they really wanted to go and had heard great things. First- Parking was a nightmare, finally parked in the mud partially in the road. Walking from the car to the front door took us past the dumpsters, not appealing. We had to wait over 30 min for our reserved table and were told we could wait at the bar. Once we stepped over to the bar, we were told to wait in the market area and our order would be taken there. We did get a great recommend for a bottle of wine. Once seated, it took an extremely long time to get the appetizer and our mains came staggered (four of us) about 30 minutes later. The waits for dishes had no flow at all. It was a mystery when one might show up. We were not able to wait for everyone to get served or our dishes would have gotten cold. Service was so slow one might think they are being pranked. The food- the raw oysters, kimchi, asparagus and bread and butter were great. The chicken dish was okay. The breast was way overcooked and dry, the thigh was good. There were too many sauces that most didn’t add to the dishes. The tarragon was not appetizing at all. The Lamb Kebob was good but nothing special. The halibut was good but the sauce had no flavor as did the vegetables. The atmosphere is loud and too crowded, it was had to even have a conversation at our table. The experience was a disappointment for the coat.

Amazing meal. Jasper, Bobbie, Evelyn, and Henry took such good care of us. The wine pairings were perfect. The food, as shown: Broccolini Flounder crudo Grilled Sardine with amazing sourdough bread Roasted half chicken (this was my favorite - though the sardine was incredible) Sardinian gnocchi Brown butter radishes- so good! Chocolate pot de crème with biscotti Coconut mango sorbet This is hands down our favorite food experience every time we come to Maine. The food is incredibly fresh and executed perfectly. I will remember the chicken for years to come. They are endlessly creative menus, matching unconventional flavors seamlessly with local products resulting in flavor profiles that make you wonder why no one else has thought of them. The hospitality is exceptional, which can only from friendly, highly knowledgeable staff who are proud of the food they have made and are eager to share it with you.

First outdoor dining of the season. The food? Oh, just casually outstanding. And the store? Packed with local gems like Fuzzy Udder cheeses. If you’ve never had Fuzzy Udder cheese, do yourself a favor and fix your life. Now let’s talk Alna. The Korean pork belly sandwich? Unreal. But the fries it came with? Life-altering. We’re talking top-tier, “where-have-you-been-all-my-life” fries. And that Alna sauce? Probably illegal in five states, it’s that good. As for the chicken and waffles—perfection. The slaw? Delicious. The sweet potato waffle? A revelation. And the chicken is confit then fried—because apparently, they’re not messing around. It’s decadent in the best way possible. TLDR: Pork Belly Sandwich + Fries: 9.5/10 Chicken & Waffles: 9.7/10 Dog-friendliness: 10/10 Just go already.

This was our second time at The Alma Store and this place is worth the hype. The cozy, laid back vibe, excellent service and creative menu had us coming back for more! The recent Japanese dinner menu was amazing. I’m ready to go back for brunch already.

All the reviews about the amazing food and the great service are well earned. Every dish was a knockout. Inventive, well executed, and elevated without feeling pretentious. It’s also worth highlighting that we felt very welcome and comfortable dining here with our 1 year-old. Highchairs, changing table, other kids, and other friendly and chatty patrons made an often stressful and anxious situation all the more enjoyable for us.

The Alna Store is like the Scales of the midcoast. The food was incredibly fresh with simple yet elevated execution. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming and timeless. We have officially deemed this place our new go-to for special occasions.

amazing food. out of state, wanted to try it out as we were passing through so sneaked in a quick spot before reservations took over (fairly small) but the food was seriously one of the best in maine (foodies here so tried almost every spot). so fresh and thought out. very cute selection of goods as well. slipped out with a cookie for the road and it was so moist. would highly recommend and would stop again!