The Gallery, Winter Harbor in Winter Harbor, Maine

The Gallery is a casual neighborhood restaurant in Winter Harbor where locals settle into their regular seats and visitors keep coming back. Troy runs the bar and kitchen with warmth, pivoting the menu around seasonal specials like lobster roll and red curry. You'll eat well here whether you're after tacos, a salmon dip, or something off the changing roster, and the vibe is unpretentious and welcoming.

• Lobster roll and seasonal specials change regularly.
• Owner Troy makes memorable cocktails and samples.
• Warm staff who treat newcomers like regulars.
• Red curry, salmon dip, and tacos all hit.

The lobster roll on brioche is the signature, though availability rotates with the seasons. Red curry and salmon dip come highly praised, as do the tacos if you're craving them. Order the hummus plate for a light option with quality vegetables and crostini. Save room for cheesecake, and don't skip Troy's cocktail specials, especially if he offers a Peanut Butter Bomb shot.

Intimate and cozy with two distinct moods. The bar buzzes with conversation; the side room is quieter and more relaxed.

Guests consistently mention Troy's warmth and generosity, from pouring free samples to crafting memorable drinks. One recent visitor called it "a real gem" worth returning to whenever back in the area. The staff (including waitress Piper) know how to make newcomers feel like locals.