Pine Point Grille

Never again. Ate there tonight – have been there before and satisfied. My short ribs were fine. my wife’s chicken Oscar was tough and NO CRAB. When we told our server about it should said the manager would come over. Manager did not come until after our check came with only $ 3 off because of missing crab. Manager seemed to want to argue about it. Ridiculous. All pre-​dinner salads (no meat) are $ 10. Way too expensive. Too many great restaurants in the area to waste your time here.

This was our first time here and since we have recommended this place to so many people based on the reviews we had received we thought we should check it out. We are so glad we did! The food was excellent! We started with the beet salad which was delicious! I had the scallops with squash risotto! Fabulous, I must say. My husband had the pork which he enjoyed tremendously. Charlene our waitstaff could not have been more delightful and attentive. Sean the bartender makes awesome martini’s and was equally attentive and so nice! I had the lemon drop ginger martini which was on special that night. Yum! The atmosphere is delightful as well! Beautiful gardens although it was too cool to sit out. We will so be back! Happy to know they are open for a while longer.

Wonderful dinner. Atmosphere was lovely, warm and cozy.
I had the scallop risotto with baked apples and pistachios. Lovely and creative. My partner had a fabulous fresh made pesto pizza with spectacular dough. Cooked perfectly.
I would pass on the blueberry compote with lemon cake. Not really edible.

We returned to the Pine Point Grill on our annual Labor Day retreat to this area. We were a bit disappointed by the overlooked duck (medium well) the chicken nuggets for my son that could have come from a freezer bag and the fries that had too much pepper especially for my 5 year old. Like many restaurants they ask you to keep your knife and fork from the salad course to the main course and they don’t give you any place to keep them when they take away the plates including the bread plate — we had to put them on the bare table. We will give them another chance and hope for something better. For the price this was a disappointment this time.

Short and sweet …
Great food, wonderful staff, fun atmosphere that isn’t quiet, yet not too loud. Call ahead for a reservation, or you might be waiting for an hour… Mandy, the bartender, is quick with a smile and concocts some amazing drinks. PPG is quickly establishing itself as a favorite for locals and those «from away»!

We were so happy with our dinner at PPG that we ate here two times In one week. I thoroughly enjoyed the steak which was so tender and very flavorful. My son ordered the chicken Oscar twice and others loved the salmon special. My only comment is that it seems there is one pepper grinder for the entire restaurant as it moved from table to table as requested. There’s a salt shaker on the table but no pepper. The owner is very friendly. The restaurant is on the small side but there’s a lovely garden patio with tables. High points for the great bar stools with backs, foot rail for us shorties and a pocketbook hook! Great addition to this neck of the woods where the only other choices are fried seafood and pizza.

Wanted to support local owners, so I tried it a few times. In my opinion, it’s over priced, small portions, inconsist preparations. Some items are ok, others are bland or over-​cooked. Wait staff not very welcoming or friendly. Sorry — just being honest.

Went for Sunday brunch today (⁷⁄₁₉) — no one else there, which should have been a clue… Outside eating area is quaint and nicely laid out and where I decided to sit. I ordered the hash and eggs breakfast ($ 14). My medium eggs were VERY overdone and like rubber. The hash, which looked homemade was awful — very salty, dried out and mostly burnt. The server never came by to check on things, refill coffee or anything. When she came to clear and give the check, she asked it I was still working on my meal. I politely explained that I couldn’t eat the meal because it was dry and mostly burnt, which she could clearly see. She said nothing. She did nothing. Customer satisfaction is clearly not of interest here. Don’t waste your time on this place.

Pine Point Grille is a cute and quaint restaurant with wonderful, imaginative, and fresh food! Their menu is seasonal so you KNOW that they’re only using the freshest, finest, and LOCAL ingredients – which is a wonderful change from chains that «cook» food by microwave.
We ordered the fried brussel sprouts for an appetizer and it was AMAZING! I was actually surprised at how such a seemingly simple dish had such complex flavor. I love brussel sprouts and didn’t really expect to be wow-​ed, but the brussel sprouts were crispy on the outside/​edges and soft/​well cooked in the bulb. The dressing used was tangy, salty, and coated my tongue. The parmesan cheese that garnished the top provided a luxurious, gooey, melted miasma of flavors. Highly recommended!
I ordered the skirt steak and it was cooked to perfection at medium rare. Skirt steak to my knowledge, is a tougher cut of beef, but it was so tender and so flavorful that it melted in my mouth. Topped with ramp butter, it was so delicate and very delicious. The potato gratin that accompanied it was buttery, cheesy, fatty, and everything I desire in a potato gratin. I recommend this dish as well.
My boyfriend ordered the shrimp risotto. I’ve had risotto from a $ 600 tasting menu and I much prefer PPG’s version – it was fresh, sweet, salty, rich, but not overpowering (like most risottos are). Abundant with shrimps, the risotto just melts in your mouth. A small detail and secret star of the dish was the pickled tomatoes that garnished the top. I’ve never had anything like it, but it was easily something that pops out at you flavor wise.
For dessert, we ordered the ice cream sandwich – two homemade chocolate chip cookies with vanilla ice cream in between. Very large portion, easy to even share with four people (it was cut into quarters).
Our server was very attentive and we never lacked for refills on our drinks. He checked on us enough that he wasn’t obtrusive or interrupting our conversation. The restaurant might be a bit noisy if you’re looking for a first couple of dates/​get to know each other spot, but it’s great for friends and family!
Great place and highly enjoyed!

One of my favorite places when visiting Saco ME.
The food is always fabulous and fresh! A++

Great dinner at Pine Point Grille this week — scallops, fiddleheads, and polenta (sheer bliss)… chicken, potatoes, and asparagus + an amazing Brussels sprouts appetizer. We could definitely eat like this any night of the week. Wines were tasty and reasonably priced by the bottle — we tried a nice one, «3 Ball», by Christian Tietje (widely known as the «Zinbitch» for his high end Zinfandel portfolio in Cypher Winery). The full bar and a GIANT cocktail before dinner hit the spot after a long day at the office. Last, but not least, the desserts nearly took us over the edge, but a takeout box saved us from utter ruin. Excellent service; Charlene was super-​friendly and welcoming. Thank you, Pine Point Grille — we’re your newest fans.

PPG is the best. Hidden gem for food and atmosphere. Great staff. Delicious food. My favorites are the wings and fish tacos!!! Never disappoints!!!

Really, really average and overpriced. We ordered two salads with chicken (a Caesar and mixed) and they were around $ 15 dollars each which was way too much considering the portion size. It looked like a side salad and not a main course salad when it came. The chicken was bland and they served it on a separate side plate. They obviously cut it too soon as all the juices ran out onto the plate. Why wasn’t it served on top of the salad? They also up charged us 0.85 cents to add tomatoes to the salads which was extremely tacky for what we paid. At least let us know about the up charge when we order and use some real tomatoes instead of tasteless cherry tomatoes.
The bread had nice flavor but were really greasy. The problem is that they use this bead for their bruschetta which does not work. Bruschetta needs to be crunchy not soggy and flimsy.
The service also was not very streamlined or coordinated. Really unorganized. A bunch of people standing around looking confused. The division of labor does not look very well thought out either. The table next to us had food that was run to them that actually belonged on the other side of the room at another table. When the correct plates were finally dropped the waitress tired to tell the lady that the fish in her taco was haddock and not salmon. Hello… salmon is pink and haddock is white. It was clearly salmon.
When finally asked how our meal was we responded «just okay». Most waitresses (ours was Jenn C.) would have seen this as a red flag to inquire a little deeper into the problem or at least send a manager over. That didn’t happen. Definitely a sign of poor training.
We are by no means high maintainence but this was our third disappointing meal here. We will never go back. Need to improve your game folks. Big time.

Hands down the best seafood dinner we have both had besides when we are in Aruba.
I had the baked stuffed haddock and it was stuffed w huge Maine lobstah claws. So delish. Hubby had baked scallops that were so good (and I don’t like scallops) we started out w crab spring rolls that were so fresh and tasty.
We sat outside and enjoyed the music playing in background and some nice flickering candles for a touch of romance.
Our waitress was very friendly and made her recommendations for a bottle of wine and also helped me decide between two dinner options. She knew her stuff and I love it when waitstaff actually know the menu and have had the items on the menu!
We will be going back there again when we visit OOB. This is a place worth driving to. Don’t drive by this little gem.

We loved the PPG! The menu is varied and everything was fresh. Quite a treat after going to a fried fish joint the night before. We tried the pizza with housemade Italian sausage. The chicken parm was a stuffed, fried breast on a big bowl of pasta. Usually we never have extra pasta, but we took some home. My burger was delish… The fries were tasty but I hate it when you get the little odds and ends fries. It always seems like they were running out…
Overall, a really pleasant dinner…

Dinner at the bar tonight. Nice glass of Malbec. Chicken wings with sauce on side and the carbonara fettuccine. All very good. Very comfortable bar stools too!

This was our first visit to PPG. We are locals (living only a two-​minute drive from the restaurant) and were very much looking forward to PPG opening, after First & Last Tavern closing (PPG is in the same building). There are not many dining options along Pine Point Road; certainly even fewer that serve breakfast.
Oh, and what a breakfast. I ordered a cheese omelet with a side of hash. The hash alone is a reason to come — sweet pulled pork with potatoes, carrots, and onions; cooked (presumably) on a flat-​top, given the crust that was seared onto the hash. Just phenomenal.
My wife had the cinnamon Texas French toast, and it was the best either of us had ever had. Two massive slabs of bread with a crispy, sugary crust. Next time, the lemon ricotta-​stuffed French toast will be the choice. The bacon was smoky and peppery — good stuff.
Our server was friendly & attentive. The food took around 15 minutes; seemingly a long time given there were only three occupied tables, but they had just opened and, frankly, I WOULD HAVE WAITED LONGER FOR FOOD OF THIS QUALITY. I never mind a wait when the payoff is worth it.
We are definitely going back for dinner, as the bar (looks like it sat around 12 people or so) looked inviting and the selection of local beers was decent. PPG seems like more of a wine and/​or cocktail place, for sure; which was also sorely needed in this area.

We absolutely loved Pine Point Grille! We made reservations for 6:30 on a Friday night and were seated immediately when we arrived. Most tables were full and the bar was completely full at the time. It seems the bar is very popular– I loved the hooks underneath for purses!
The bread starter was nice and garlicky which I liked. We got the fish tacos as an appetizer (it came with two) and they were very good. Then we got our meals: two orders of the mushroom risotto and one of the lobster ravioli. They both were excellent! The risotto was vegetarian and the best I’ve ever had! Full of flavor and very filling! The lobster ravioli was completely stuffed and delicious. For dessert we got a mini peanut butter mousse and a huge ice cream sandwich (with gooey chocolate chip cookies). The service was excellent and the atmosphere was great!
We are looking forward to coming back again soon!

Food was a bit bland. Pasta sauce was good. The server seemed to not know what was going on. Friendly, but not much for conversation, didn’t refill drinks, and way too much time in between visits to the table. Seemed to be not very good at multitasking.

Dined during their soft opening dinner on May 9^th. Overall 4.5÷5
Fantastic job done with the renovations — First & Last had a great location in Pine Point and the new restaurateur struck a nice balance to elevate the scene while maintaining the neighborhood feel. The new custom bar is beautiful with a beach-​y light hue and a slick finish. I’m a sucker for a comfy bar stool and PPG’s are in essence tall, cushioned armchairs — worthy of an evening at the bar. The food is unique to Pine Point; you will find the seafood staples to be present but creatively prepared and complimented by a pizza, pasta, and meat menu that reflects both quality and comfort. Though we experienced a flawless night of service, I do anticipate some rocky experiences as this new restaurant finds its legs. However, if the soft opening was any indication, be ready to have a new favorite bar stool in Pine Point.
Drinks
Good selection on tap and at the bar (range of spirits, local and national beers, wine staples)
We had an Allagash on tap, Marker’s on the rocks, a strong Grey Goose and soda, and a Cabernet.
Food
Apps: Fried lobster with vanilla crème sriracha aioli, beef carpaccio with truffle cream and shallots, Maine crab cakes with ramp aioli, roasted tomato caprese, prosciutto wrapped asparagus w crispy parmesan
Pizza: Vegetarian twist with local ramps, ricotta, olive oil, sorrel
Entrees: Napolean ricotta ravioli topped with a sliced seared meatball and melted mozzarella with homemade marinara sauce & Cast iron cod with English pea purée house smoked ham and pickled ramp
Dessert: Peanut Butter Mousse w Chocolate Ganache & Boston Crème «shots»
Dress
Tough to gauge from the soft opening but seems like a place where jeans /​shorts would work right alongside someone in a button down