The Brooklin Inn

I'm reviewing only the Brooklin Inn restaurant - on this occassion we didn't stay at the Inn. A new menu this season with as much local food as possible including Deer Island oysters, farm-to-table vegetables. Food was excellent, well balanced, terrific preparation and super-tasty. Good portions but not super-sized - so just right for me. Hats off to the incredible chef Tyler Hull and the really lovely, attentive servers. Tables beautifully laid with fresh flowers and a real candle - not the fake electric ones. Wine selection excellent and thoughtfully paired with the menus. The salad "Spring Lettuces" from local lettuce - watermelon radish, snap peas, hakurei turnip, spiced turnip, apple with a lovely tangy miso dressing. Very refreshing. We both enjoyed the halibut - probably about a 6oz portion - I would have preferred it slightly less cooked but still flaky, tender and a lovely meal and all well-above any average restaurant. The accompanying brown lentils were a superb bed and wonderful mild arugula soubise around the edge - the sauce a perfect balance to the fish. I also had the salt and vinegar fries -warning more salt than vinegar! My partner had the ricotta toast which was sweet and tasty and quite filling combined with a main course and a shared salad. Two of us with wine and a 20% gratuity added by the Inn amounted to a reasonable $158. It is a local gourmet attraction, so book and remember the early closing at 8pm. We stayed in the Inn several years back around covid time but not since. The rooms are lovingly appointed, fantasically comfortable, great location and a wonderful Maine freshness ... excellent too if you can find one - limited space and seasonally well booked.

- Steve Herbert -

The restaurant has excellent food and service! We now have been dining two summers in a row and are always remembered. We always feel a warm and genuine welcome. One of our favorite restaurants on the Blue Hill Peninsula. It is a gem not to be missed.

- Joseph Duggan -

This was an excellent experience for a quick getaway. The room was clean and modernized. Wifi is good, and the breakfast nook perfect. We ate out on the deck with the chirping birds. We had dinner at the inn and loved it. Local food prepared well. Make sure you remember the door code when leaving the inn.

- Sean Maguire -

A truly magical place. The space was impeccably designed, very clean, and so well thought out. We never wanted for anything that wasn’t readily available to us. The staff was friendly and welcoming. We loved the shared kitchen space for breakfast. The pub in the basement is a magical vibe and we loved dinner at the restaurant. We are so impressed with the menu and execution on the food. Our only feedback for improvement would be that although we understand it is a historic space, better insulated doors and windows would improve the privacy of the space. We plan to be back a few times each year!

- Jeff Z -

Dinner reservations made, we were seated right on time. Parking lot is small, plan on alternative parking at establishments nearby. Our server was friendly with a big smile. The food was tasty, we thought the clam entree was maybe enough for one person, definitely not two. Gratuity is included in the bill, which is nice . Cocktails very delicious

- Mary Goodman -