The Public House

This place is an oasis in the Wilds of Down East, especially on Sunday when it seems there is no decent places to eat open beyond Ellsworth! On our way to West Quoddy we needed food and Google found the Public House. At first I thought it was a mistake because it showed the location literally out in the middle of nowhere but we found it and were very pleased. The location is beautiful, surrounded by woods, farmland and water and the building is also attractive. We were seated promptly and were surprised to see so many people there. The service and food were excellent. We had the panko haddock, steamed mussels and chowder. The mashed potatoes were chunky and the carrots very fresh. The haddock and mussels were flavorful. The prices were certainly reasonable. If they were located i

Cozy yet elegant, this beautiful restaurant is tucked away in the heart of downeast Maine. Our server is a friendly and courteous man, and his skills behind the bar are as marvelous. The food had generous portions and bursted with flavor!

Maine life media brought us here! 10/10 recommend. Beautiful scenery, friendly staff and most of all delicious foods with great portions.

It was the strawberry rhubarb mule that did it for me. Five stars. I really want to be picky about this place. I do. While I could find a few things to nitpick (a few of the clams were gravelly, some of the wait staff were cold and unfriendly), I was overall surprised and delighted with the range of their offerings. We tasted their lunch menu and their dinner menu. I would eat there every week if I had the choice. The menus were fresh, local, and each item was executed far beyond what I would expect at that price.

Beautiful place to enjoy coffee or lunch! They have a market with great treats and gifts. I was admiring the view while I ordered coffee and dessert to go. The drinks were delicious and pretty. The only issue was asking the pot de creme dessert to go. When I received the dessert, it appeared to be scooped out and missing its garnish. Still tasty! UPDATE: My family and I stopped here for brunch. Highly recommend their harvest salad, the crispy fried haddock, and their artichoke dip. It's definitely a place to keep on your places to visit as the quality, price, atmosphere, and service are exceptional compared to everywhere else I've been.