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Fresh

1 Bay View Landing, PO Box 812, Camden, ME 04843
207-236-7005
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Ranked #10 of 36 restaurants in Camden
Price range: S$15 - S$30
Cuisines: American, Bar, Bistro
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Description: A relative newcomer to Camden's waterfront dining scene, Fresh serves innovative interpretations of classic coastal New England dishes inspired by the rich culinary traditions of the Mediterranean region. Self-described as one part neighborhood cafe, one part elegant bistro & bar, Fresh is designed around an open kitchen, where Head Chef Steve Steeves, and Chef de Cuisine, Brian Krum, can be seen busily toiling over open flames preparing mouth watering and deeply satisfying dishes.Fresh works with local farmers, growers and purveyors to source products with integrity, flavor and soul, and incorporate seasonal offerings into their menus nightly. The result is food that is honest, straightforward and pays homage to the bounty of the local region of Maine we are so privileged to call home. Using ingredients in their peak and preparing them minimally and with respect allows Fresh to capture the essence of the season and bring it straight to your table.The Fresh experience is about more that just the food. A sincere effort to educate our staff on all aspects of food and wine culture is the basis for our service philosophy. The welcoming staff at Fresh goes to great lengths to make diners feel at ease, comfortable and well taken care of. Warm hues, soft lighting and an unexpected quirkiness encourage guests to settle in, get comfortable, and have a great time.Fresh has worked hard to build a loyal and local customer base and is very excited to announce their expansion and grand opening of Fresh Bakery & Market. Located next to Fresh Restaurant, Fresh Bakery & Market features hand-made artisan breads, morning pastries such as croissants, Danishes, éclairs & scones, as well as decadent cookies, bars, cakes & pies, all made using traditional European methods. We also offer fresh brewed local coffees, espresso drinks, gourmet provisions, and soon we will feature hand-tossed artisan pizzas, Panini sandwiches, and fresh soups.Our hearth-baked breads are crusty & chewy made from the finest grains, nuts, olives and dried fruits. Our breads have a moist crumb, and lots of flavor because we allow them to rise slowly, and we shape every loaf by hand.Visit us on the landing and enjoy something sweet or savory. Our cute & cozy little bakery is a great place to sit, savor, and enjoy the finer things in life.
Restaurant details
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Description: A relative newcomer to Camden's waterfront dining scene, Fresh serves innovative interpretations of classic coastal New England dishes inspired by the rich culinary traditions of the Mediterranean region. Self-described as one part neighborhood cafe, one part elegant bistro & bar, Fresh is designed around an open kitchen, where Head Chef Steve Steeves, and Chef de Cuisine, Brian Krum, can be seen busily toiling over open flames preparing mouth watering and deeply satisfying dishes.Fresh works with local farmers, growers and purveyors to source products with integrity, flavor and soul, and incorporate seasonal offerings into their menus nightly. The result is food that is honest, straightforward and pays homage to the bounty of the local region of Maine we are so privileged to call home. Using ingredients in their peak and preparing them minimally and with respect allows Fresh to capture the essence of the season and bring it straight to your table.The Fresh experience is about more that just the food. A sincere effort to educate our staff on all aspects of food and wine culture is the basis for our service philosophy. The welcoming staff at Fresh goes to great lengths to make diners feel at ease, comfortable and well taken care of. Warm hues, soft lighting and an unexpected quirkiness encourage guests to settle in, get comfortable, and have a great time.Fresh has worked hard to build a loyal and local customer base and is very excited to announce their expansion and grand opening of Fresh Bakery & Market. Located next to Fresh Restaurant, Fresh Bakery & Market features hand-made artisan breads, morning pastries such as croissants, Danishes, éclairs & scones, as well as decadent cookies, bars, cakes & pies, all made using traditional European methods. We also offer fresh brewed local coffees, espresso drinks, gourmet provisions, and soon we will feature hand-tossed artisan pizzas, Panini sandwiches, and fresh soups.Our hearth-baked breads are crusty & chewy made from the finest grains, nuts, olives and dried fruits. Our breads have a moist crumb, and lots of flavor because we allow them to rise slowly, and we shape every loaf by hand.Visit us on the landing and enjoy something sweet or savory. Our cute & cozy little bakery is a great place to sit, savor, and enjoy the finer things in life.
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Oxford, Pennsylvania
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17 reviews 17 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The ambiance in this place is beyond compare. The wait staff is friendly and helpful. We were there for the live music which is so much nicer than the usual background music. The food was great and plentiful.

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Brunswick, Maine
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Nice spot with al fresco dining. Trendy dishes dress up the local seafood and they are accompanied by local in season produce. Nice place to sit out with a glass of wine, dish of mussels and rest your feet from all that shopping!

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Bar Harbor, Maine
Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Recommended to us by a local, Fresh definitely came through with an enjoyable evening meal on a recent day trip to Camden: relaxed ambiance, quick service, attentive staff, and lots of interesting flavor combinations on the menu. The chef obviously likes to come up with creative & FRESH takes on traditional entree items - salads were outstanding, too. We especially... More

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3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013 via mobile

This was a fabulous place! We truly enjoyed our dinner. They were very versed in my gluten free needs! There was music on a Thursday night. Jackie was the best waitress ever! We will definitely be back!

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Phoenix, Arizona
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

From a simple burger for the kids, to locally caught fresh fish with sublime sauces, Fresh seems to have something for everyone. Staff was eager to please, and even the Chef came out to check on the temperature of our entree. Quaint setting, right in the downtown harbor section. Fresh aims to please and certainly was on target for our... More

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Portland, Maine
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013 via mobile

Excited to be in Camden. Beautiful and quaint. Read lots of restaurant reviews and chose Fresh based on the number of positive ones. First off, almost everything on the menu had some sweet component. The crab cakes arrived with a mound...and I mean mound,ofof cranberry blah, blah compote. More of it than of the crab cakes. In addition, each cake...pasty... More

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FreshCamden, Manager at Fresh, responded to this review
27 March 2013

Dear Mrroonie: I would first like to say that I am truly sorry your recent dining experience at Fresh did not meet your expectations. My staff and I certainly feel we made great strides and tried so hard to turn your negative experience into a positive one. I'm sorry that the steps we took, which included offering and bringing you... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013 via mobile

Cozy Camden Harbor, equally cozy seat in this hidden gem. With a jazz duo in the background, my wife and I enjoyed a delicious, local and Quite satisfying dinner. Fresh local catch of the day and a 'deconstructed Beef Wellington'. Thoughtfully prepared and elegantly presented, Fresh Camden is a sure winner. We'll return soon!

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Waterville, Maine
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

The offerings are consistently diverse, interesting, and well, fresh. Chef Steeves has a sophisticated hand with his menu, blending flavors and textures. Each dish arrives in a tapestry of color. The dishes are so visually appealing that we've often snapped a quick photo before diving in. It is true that one eats first with the eyes, and Fresh embraces this... More

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Hillsborough NH
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

The first time we visited Fresh was in early fall 2012. My husband had scallops and I had a pasta dish. Both dishes were so salty we couldn't finish. We went back later in the season giving Fresh another chance hoping that the first time was just an off night: again our dishes were so disappointing to the point I... More

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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16 reviews 16 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

We were visiting Camden in mid October, during a warm spell, and opted for the outdoor seating. We had found the restaurant through other trip advisor reviews, and we couldn't have been happier with the recommendation. We found the atmosphere very cozy. The entire menu sounded delicious and appealing with all of the fresh, local, seasonal ingrediants. Our server was... More

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