Slate's - Hallowell, Maine

PH C.

Really well prepared meal well worth the price. We visited on a very busy Tuesday fall night for an early dinner. The restaurant is funky, comfortable, and relaxed, with friendly servers and really good food. We ordered non-alcoholic sparkling strawberry lemonade drinks that were really nice. The complimentary bread starter came with olive oil with a strong hit of roasted garlic. Our entrees included a seafood special (salmon, haddock, shrimp, and mussels) served over arugula herbed risotto. The fish was very fresh and the risotto was well prepared. The dish was very good, with bold favors from lots of Parmesan and garlic. Maybe the chef is showing a theme here, although it may be a little too much bold for some. We also had the Cajun spiced Tacos with chicken that were nicely cooked and very tasty. Service was prompt, the food was served hot, and the portions were generous. The only hiccup of the evening was that a large party came in after us that took a lot of attention so we had to wait quite a bit to get our check. But that wasn’t the server’s fault, and she apologized sincerely, so we didn’t hold that against them too much. Prices were appropriate given the quality of the food and the service, so I wouldn’t hesitate to eat here again.

Kenny J.

Awesome small place on the main stretch in Hallowell. Great live music during our visit, and the dishes were unique, well arranged, and delicious. Nice street views in a historic building.

Michele T.

Slates has good food, and our meal was no exception. But something was wrong with either the kitchen or service because the time between our salads and our main course was about 30 minutes. I was only halfway through my dish and the server was clearing plates and bringing coffee. We definitely felt rushed.

For starters we had the crab cakes and aioli which were great, although slightly dry. The bread is awesome and it’s a generous portion.

The seafood risotto is very tasty although this one was swimming in olive oil. The flatiron steak was delicious- great sauce and perfectly cooked. The lobster roll is also a great choice. The sides of mashed potatoes and roasted carrots are awesome.

We finished with a M&Ms cookie and a lemon bar. Both were just okay- seems like they weren’t super fresh.

Julie G.

I liked this place a lot. The atmosphere is warm, colorful, arty ... And the staff are super friendly and responsive. We both had the teriyaki tofu special with some interesting veggies and relishes. My friend had a giant ginger snap cookie for dessert, which they served w/ a dab of whipped cream. A local treasure.

Marty C.

*Update* Went back because it was so good.. Fresh food, excellent service and wonderful food make a difference.

Small but very well put together restaurant and bar. Food was great and the atmosphere and decor are very nice.

Scott M.

I've been to Slate's four times this year, for both brunches and dinners. Everything I have had so far has been top notch. Rarely have anything leftover to take home, except their baked goods! 🤤 The drinks are always on-point, and drink specials and local beers are often rotated. A nice place for couples....

Evan G.

A great local restaurant with excellent quality food that is always fresh, great service, and a nice atmosphere. They also do a good job of accommodating dietary needs. Overall, it is a really nice place to eat and of of my favorite places in the area.

Robert N.

Stopped by here on a road trip and was very pleasantly surprised! The place was busy, but the atmosphere was very pleasant and the staff were friendly. The food was delicious, too. Will absolutely be back the next time I'm in the neighborhood!