649574 Wed Sep 02 14:12:28 -0700 2009 5 13 New England 0 5000008 I'll be pasing through Bath for lunch this Sunday, coming up from Maryland, and staying in Boothbay for a few nights. Was thinking about Solo Bistro, but they don't appear to be open for lunch. Any lunch suggestions ifor Bath? I'll be with my great aunt who isn't the most adventurous eater, but I think she would like Solo Bistro or something along those lines. For Boothbay, sans great aunt, I was planning on Ports of Italy. Liked it a lot when I was there several years ago. The owner had home made lemoncello which was a nice capper to the meal. Any other places I shouldn't miss in/around Boothbay? Thanks in advance! Wed Sep 02 14:12:28 -0700 2009 92562 ericb 1 5000091 Lunch, Mae's. Dinner, Ports of Italy for excellent Northern Italian fare (you definitely want reservations); Boathouse Bistro top deck for tapas. Wed Sep 02 14:49:17 -0700 2009 5000008 110363 Mainegal 1 5000224 We had a great casual dinner on the patio of The Thistle Inn on Oak St. inBoothbay Harbor. If you are looking for a great meal, I would drive the hour plus to Fore Street Grill in Portland or an hour in the other direction to Francine in Camden. Sam Hayward at Fore Street has been recognized by the James Beard awards and I wont be surprised if Francine's chef isn't getting a lot mor press soon. Two of the best meals I have had anywhere. For a very casual lunch in Boothbay, go to Trevett's for the lobster roll. Order at the counter and sit out on the deck and watch the spinning bridge in action. Enjoy. Francine - http://www.francinebistro.com/ The Thistle Inn - http://www.thethistleinn.com/ Wed Sep 02 15:44:28 -0700 2009 5000008 68542 greggold 1 5001030 Consider Brunswick and Wiscasset for lunch as well. They are about 15" before and after Bath. In Brunswick maybe Richards a good German restaurant on Maine St. Or MJ's on Maine St. as well. It has well prepared basic food. In Wiscasset maybe Sarah's more a sandwich/soup place. It looks out on the Sheepscot River which is tidal. Le Garage down the street from Sarah's used to be well thought of. It also has good, well-prepared basic food with a nice water view also. I think an unadventurous aunt would like it. Wed Sep 02 21:44:14 -0700 2009 5000008 169018 mainahs 2 5001500 There is not anything as refined as Solo Bistro if that is the requirement. If considering going past Bath as far as Wiscasset, I agree that Le Garage might work. Also, in between Bath and Wiscasset, in Woolwich is Montsweag Roadhouse with good steak and fish/seafood options plus sandwiches/salads at lunch. Thu Sep 03 06:26:06 -0700 2009 5001030 11260 HDinCentralME 3 5003157 Thanks for all the suggestions, folks. Looking forward to my trip. Thu Sep 03 14:36:50 -0700 2009 5001500 92562 ericb