Maine, United States Food Guide: 10 American food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Hallowell

July 22, 2020 Marianna Hollaway

Find out what American restaurants to try in Hallowell. Hallowell is a city in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,381 at the 2010 census. Popular with tourists, Hallowell is noted for its culture and old architecture. Hallowell is included in the Augusta, Maine micropolitan New England City and Town Area.
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10. Bolley's Famous Franks

38 Water St, Hallowell, ME 04347-1431 American Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible +1 207-622-2951 https://www.facebook.com/Bolleysfamous1/
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4 based on 46 reviews

Bolley's Famous Franks

Reviewed By jillkelly777

While staying in Hallowell, we ate here several times. The food is great, the prices reasonable and the folks who run it are friendly. I will go out of my way to stop here for lunch, we like it so much!

9. Texas Roadhouse

26 Whitten Rd, Augusta, ME 04330-6019 American, Steakhouse Dinner, Lunch Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service +1 207-621-8383 http://www.texasroadhouse.com
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4 based on 342 reviews

Texas Roadhouse

Texas Roadhouse is a steak restaurant providing legendary food with legendary service. Texas Roadhouse specializes in hand-cut steaks, fresh-baked bread, fall-off-the-bone-ribs, and made-from-scratch sides. We also serve ice cold beer and legendary margar

Reviewed By Tina B

Like Road House as a rule but what we've discovered at all the Road House we've dined in, they chi chinged us to death. Once our bill was $20 over the price of our meals with taxes. Here comes the Chi Ching.......they charge an extra $1.99 here & there for a topping, a $1.00 extra for drinks on the rocks.etc. So be careful when they ask you if you'd like something added to the dish there's a chi ching to go with it. One waiter was bragging to us how he was their best sales person, this is the one that we spent an extra $20 buckaroonies. Beware, yes means a smaller wallet. I've never had a restaurant charge us extra for every little thing but last night the ice was an extra $1.00, come on...............we decided before we went to make sure not to say yes to any questions the wait staff asked so our bill stayed the same but the ice got us last night. Some don't care but I do........most places tell you there's an extra charge for add ons.....

8. Slate's

Main Street, Hallowell, ME American Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Reservations, Seating, Takeout, Serves Alcohol, Table Service +1 207-622-9575 http://www.slatesrestaurant.com/index2.php#/home
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4 based on 37 reviews

Reviewed By Hal N

We had avoided the old location due to the high level of noise, despite its generally good food. The new location is somewhat better for noise upstairs--insist on seating there when making a reservation--while the first floor remains noisy with patrons and live music that really isn't necessary.The food was generally good, and a pleasant change from the pub food in this area, but attention to detail is a must. Service was adequate and pleasant. One of the bus staff has a booming voice that is deafening, and when asked to lower the volume, he said that "this is just the way I speak." Slates strives to be a bistro with a broad menu with locally sourced food. Our plates were generally good, but all lacked attention to the detail of plating. My steak au poivre was prepared perfectly and was tender, however, it was drowned in a good sauce that flooded the vegetable dishes; ¼ of the sauce would have been sufficient. The vegetables nonetheless were nicely prepared. A stuffed fish dish was served with stuffing cold and mushy, and suffered from similar problems of details. A dinner burrito was just OK. The desert was super rich double chocolate that we shared and thoroughly enjoyed. One could say, "This is Central Maine where everything is relaxed," including food preparation and presentation. Could but shouldn't. Slates could be a far better dining experience with attention to detail, beginning the kitchen. Strong in its favour is dining where the meals are "real" meals with a main and sides, as well as first course and deserts, instead of annoying trendy small plates.We will try again.

7. The Maine House

119 Water St, Hallowell, ME 04347-1316 American, Bar, Pub Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service, Live Music +1 207-621-1234 http://www.themainehouse.net
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4 based on 29 reviews

The Maine House

Reviewed By Matthew F

I visited the Maine House last week while traveling through the area. The place was clean with a nice vibe and great service. The cocktail menu offers unique concoctions with excellent presentation. I had two cocktails and they were both excellent. Apparently they have live entertainment but I was there before this began. Highly recommended.

6. Downtown Diner

204 Water St, Augusta, ME 04330-4614 American, Cafe, Diner Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service +1 207-623-9656 http://www.facebook.com/DowntownDinerAugusta/
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4 based on 129 reviews

Downtown Diner

Was formerly the Bond Brook Pancake House, Mt Vernon Ave, Augusta, ME. Owners had an opportunity to move into a restored, historic building in the heart of the downtown business district. Even managed to preserve a stained-glass storefront-wide window adv

Reviewed By aaronds

The setting is loaded with classic blue-collar New England History. Located right by the river and in a downtown setting, the parking is limited so look for the parking around back. The service is brisk, professional and somewhat indicative of Maine's surly stand-offish style but it is slightly warmed up here because it is clearly a place for regulars. The Corned Beef hash is seared nicely but bland, the toast is outstanding and so are the breakfast sandwiches which have a homey quality being made with sliced sausage links instead of patties. With all of the skill and experience they have, they should add a bloody Mary or Mimosa for the weekend and think about reaching outside the box with a shakshouka or scotch egg.

5. Joyce's in Hallowell

192 Water St, Hallowell, ME 04347-1315 American, Bar, Pub Dinner, Drinks, Lunch Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Reservatio [email protected] +1 207-512-8433 http://www.joycesinhallowell.com
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4 based on 105 reviews

Joyce's in Hallowell

Indoor and Outdoor Seating on two levels overlooking the Kennebec River in Historic Downtown Hallowell. Casual Dining with a full menu and Daily Specials. Full Bar. Function Rooms Available.

Reviewed By skeelovr

I met friends for a late lunch and since it was a beautiful day, we sat out on the deck overlooking the river. Lovely! We shared the grilled shrimp cocktail kebabs with 3 dipping sauces (cocktail sauce, spicy Thai, and garlic aioli). Very tasty! I ordered the crab cakes with green goddess sauce ($14.99). The two large delicious crab cakes came with a salad. Great cocktails, also, albeit a bit on the pricey side. Friendly service! We'll be back!

4. Cloud 9 Restaurant at the Senator Inn & Spa

284 Western Ave, Augusta, ME 04330-4934 American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Takeout, Buffet, Seating, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Reservations, [email protected] +1 207-622-5804 http://www.senatorinn.com/si_cloud9.html
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4 based on 534 reviews

Cloud 9 Restaurant at the Senator Inn & Spa

Reviewed By paula c

We stumbled on the restaurant. it was very busy with local folks, and there was lots of variety of food available.

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3. The Quarry Tap Room

122 Water St, Hallowell, ME 04347-1313 American, Bar, Pub Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Television, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Outdoor Seating, Table Service, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards, Live Music +1 207-213-6173 http://www.quarrytaproom.com
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4 based on 136 reviews

The Quarry Tap Room

30 Beers on Tap rotating all the time so always something new to try. Excellent food selection and unique choices. Come try our Crane Burger, handmade mozza wedges, duck fat fries or our amazing Quarry Salad. We have something for everyone. Monday January

Reviewed By ZippyZZZ

Great beer selection, great food. But....and I can't stress this enough.....Hallowell, Maine is as close to being Derry, Maine as any town. It looks so much like the town in both movies and for goodness sake - The Quarry? Tap room? There's even a quarry. I was there in July and the only things missing were a giant statue of Paul Bunyan and a pesky clown. Loved this bar and grill. Great warm decor and creative use of old beer kegs in the men's room ; )

Most Popular Restaurants in Hallowell

2. Slates Restaurant & Bakery

167 Water St, Hallowell, ME 04347-1356 American, Healthy Dinner, Lunch, Late Night Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Live Music [email protected] +1 207-622-9575 http://www.slatesrestaurant.com/
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4 based on 302 reviews

Slates Restaurant & Bakery

Reviewed By John R

Long before I visited this area I enjoyed seeing my friend's Facebook posts about this quaint local establishment. A few days ago we reconnected for a delicious Sunday breakfast here. My friend enjoyed her eggs benedict while I gleefully devoured the home-baked French toast with a generous raspberry compote with a side of bacon. Service was rather slow on this busy Sunday, yet always friendly. Slate's has a full bar which neither of us was ready to take advantage of this particular morning, yet it's nice to know it's there. If you want to truly experience this funky little town that is chartered as a "city," experience Slate's.

Most Popular Bar food in Hallowell, Maine, United States

1. The Liberal Cup

115 Water St Ste 1, Hallowell, ME 04347-1357 Bar, Pub, American, Brew Pub Lunch, Dinner, Drinks, Late Night Free Wifi, Takeout, Seating, Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music [email protected] +1 207-623-2739 http://www.theliberalcup.com
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4 based on 396 reviews

The Liberal Cup

The Liberal Cup Public House & Brewery in Hallowell, ME, is our take on the traditional English pub. Our mission is to provide a gathering place for our local friends and seasonal visitors to enjoy good food and drink. Like the pubs that dot the English c

Reviewed By NY-HAWGMAN

Came here to have dinner while staying locally. The service was friendly and quick. Beer was very good and food was the same.

Where to eat Pub food in Hallowell: The Best Restaurants and Bars

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