Great place. Great food. Very flavorful. Very welcoming. Will most definitely visit again. Shout out to Kasie that works there. Everyone was very nice.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Lobster Bisque
What a great find! The food was super tasty, especially the lobster bisque! The views were incredible, and such a quaint restaurant vibe! Our server Sophie was so incredibly nice and accommodating, moving us outside when a table became available and brining us blankets since it was a little chilly. Will definitely be back if we are back in the area
I’ve been coming here spring, summer, and fall for like a decade now and it just keeps getting better. Lively lodge in Maine’s North Woods with many terrific Maine draft beers and pretty good cocktails and wine. Delicious bar food with things like smash burger, grilled chicken sandwiches, and tacos; as well as fine dining with featured specials and great regular offerings including very affordably priced steak and seafood dishes. It can get busy on weekend nights but it’s worth waiting for, as the whole facility and grounds are a very pleasant place to spend time.
Service
Dine in
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Pork Tenderloin Special
We made reservations for the fish fry and when we arrived we were seated. The restaurant was beautiful. It was busy. The waitress asked us what we wanted to drink and then took our order. There was a large party being setup near us. We got our food and the fish was dry and had a really thick fried batter on it. Way to thick in our opinion. The waitress asked if we wanted anymore fish and we both replied yes and two to go boxes. The large party came in and the waitress took care of them. She came back with one piece of fish not one for each of us. So she went back and put the order in. When she came back, she brought the fish and forgot the to go boxes. She never asked us if we needed any more drinks. We have been here three times before. This visit was a disappointment.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 2
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 5
Came here twice (lunch and dinner) July 2023. Really very good food, charming and professional service, lovely surroundings, spotless facilities - Not a single complaint! Would return in a heartbeat.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Homemade Pastry of the Day
Last year, we waited 2 hrs for our dinner. Last night, our drinks, bread, salad, and entrees all came at once. While the food is wonderful, they don’t have a clue about how to serve a good meal!!!!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 4
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 5
Incredible service - engaging and kind waiters , great food. Great views and gardens in the back. Already planning my next visit here.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Fish & Chips with Coleslaw
Looked for some food in the area and there isn’t many options. Saw this “off the beaten path”. Sooo happy we did! The food was very good! We were very happy we came. The views are fantastic. Only downfall is no air conditioning. Would defiantly recommend!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Fish and Chips
In the heart of Northern Maine's untouched wilderness, cradled by the awe-inspiring presence of Katahdin, lies a secret culinary oasis - River Drivers Restaurant. A place where the beauty of the rugged outdoors is gracefully mirrored in an epicurean journey that's so enchanting, it teeters on the edge of Michelin star glory.
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