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Serves meat, vegan options available. Bed and breakfast offering vegetarian breakfast, and opens to the public for dinner. Will veganize a meal upon request. Has vegan desserts. Previously listed as Craignair Inn and Restaurant. Open Fri-Sat 5:00pm-8:00pm, Sun 10:00am-8:00pm.


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14 Reviews

First Review by S.Catlin

ElisaPierce

Points +29

Vegan
13 Sep 2024

Amazing vegan food!

Since the owner of the establishment is vegan, the options for a full vegan meal, from appetizers to entres to desserts were AMAZING! We felt lucky and so very appreciative to find this hidden gem!

Pros: Options galore!, Very tasty food, Staff that understood and catered to vegans

SamFinlayson

Points +259

Vegan
14 Jul 2023

Excellent vegan entrees

Not a huge number of vegan options, but what they do have is excellent, and not just a consolation prize for vegans. They're really well done vegan entrees.

Pros: Good vegan entrees , Good ambiance, Nice outdoor seating with views

Cons: Sometimes hard to get reservations, Have to use Resy app, can't just call them

thecowtownvegan

Points +38

Vegan
23 Oct 2022

Fantastic Surprise

On our way to Canada this past summer we had the great fortune of discovering an amazing BnB called The Craignair Inn which has a restaurant, The Causeway, featuring a variety of vegan options. These aren’t just any vegan options either, they’re delightful vegan seafood dishes curated and conceived of by the proprietor, Greg.

Pictured are the vegan crab cakes and vegan lobster roll, paired with wild mushroom tacos and of course a pale ale from The Maine Brewing Company. “Do the Right Thing” is the Maine Brewing Company’s motto, and Greg and Lauren are 110% living up to those words.

The Craignair Inn itself is delightful and charming, and the restaurant, with inside and outside dining options during the summer, could not offer a better view of Clark Cove and the Maine Coast. Overall, we cannot say enough good things about this restaurant and its attached BnB. It’s hard to find vegan fine dining options on the road in America in 2022, sadly. That especially applies to vegan seafood, which, ask any chef, is the hardest animal-based food to recreate as a plant-based option.

If you find yourself vacationing in Maine, plan to make a stop in Spruce Head and stay for a night or a month at The Craignair Inn. We certainly wish we’d had more time to enjoy this gorgeous spot.

The Causeway Restaurant in The Craignair Inn - Unfortunately not possible to give them 5 stars, because they do serve meat based dishes also, but they deserve it for effort in this part of the world!

Pros: Vegan entrees, Beautiful atmosphere, Friendly owners

Cons: Meat dishes, but we are realists and get it.

sglcklch

Points +3479

Vegan
13 Sep 2022

Color me impressed!

Kudos to this restaurant for offering proper vegan options that are inherently plant-based, which sure is a rarity in this part of Maine. None of that salad without the cheese or veggie burger without the bun nonsense. The mushroom strudel I ordered was absolutely delicious. The filling was so mushroomy and flavorful I could've eaten a bowl of that alone. My partner also enjoyed his salmon omelet and cleaned his plate. Service was warm and friendly. Overlooking a cove with calm waters, the location is quiet and relaxing. We took a stroll after our meal and had a lovely time !

Pros: proper vegan options, delicious food, relaxing setting

AddieVanBuren

Points +32

Vegan
12 Sep 2022

Amazing!

We stayed at Craignair Inn and ate at the Causeway for a baby moon weekend and it was amazing. We like inns and B&B’s but always have to decline breakfast and scramble to find something ourselves or pack protein bars. Here there was multiple vegan options and everything vegan is clearly marked. We had dinner twice at the restaurant as well because there were so many vegan options we had to go twice to try them all!

Pros: Lots of vegan options

Cons: Expensive, but worth it for a special occasion

MichelleP36

Points +2078

Vegan
28 Aug 2022

DELISH. Worth the wait.

We stayed here for one night, and made reservations for dinner. Both dinner and breakfast were FANTASTIC. We tried the crab cakes, mushroom tacos, and burger. We loved the crab cakes and tacos most. Breakfast also had a tasty breakfast scramble and blueberry pancakes. Would love to return

CatalinaIsauraTapia

Points +155

Vegan
10 Jul 2021

Beautiful and tasty

Went for dinner with the family. I tried the vegan crab cakes, the tofu & mushroom Wellington and the delicious passion fruit dessert. Everything was DELICIOUS. The service was very good and the owner (who’s vegan himself) was very attentive and friendly :)
Also! Tried a few drinks: the cucumber gimlet (yum) , the blueberry margarita (yum!) and the surprisingly super delicious Butternut Squash margarita!

And to top it all off, the outdoor seating area is dog friendly (in fact they encourage you bring your pooch) and has the most wonderful view of Clark island and the coast!

Pros: Vegan options, Local food, Dog friendly

Cons: Pricey, Mosquitos when eating outdoors haha

DSCT

Points +30

Vegetarian
02 Jul 2021

Friendly charming atmosphere

Great food, generous portions and kind people. We loved the tasteful antique charm of the dining room while gazing at the view of the coastline. The blueberry martini was a nice change and delicious. Don’t skip the awesome vegan crab cakes!

Pros: Amazing “veganized” classic seafoods, Yummy cocktails, Excellent value for your money

EvaJRunner

Points +93

Vegan
10 Apr 2021

Wonderful experience

Fantastic vegan options! We had the vegan lobster rolls and they were so delicious!! We were able to order everything from apps to dessert without any effort! Menu is well done and labeled Vegan!

Pros: Awesome vegan options , Fantastic atmosphere , Very flavorful

AlexBancroft

Points +22

Vegan
11 Oct 2020

Best Place for Veg Options in Maine

Wonderful restaurant attached to an inn that has numerous vegetarian, vegan options, and gluten free options. The inn and restaurant owners are both vegan and the chef creates amazing dishes for those of us with dietary restrictions. Beautiful view and near hiking trails - such a great find! Well worth a detour.

Pros: Classic Maine atmosphere , High quality food at reasonable prices, Farm to table

chirimuya

Points +23

Vegetarian
19 Aug 2020

Flawless vegan options

Tried to give it 5 stars but HappyCow wouldn't let me, since that's reserved for fully veg restaurants only. That said, our meal was delicious, gourmet and extremely satisfying. Started out with the seaweed salad and crab cakes, which were delicious and sufficiently filling that I didn't have room left for the housemade veggie burger (which was great as a leftover). Excellent staff and attention to detail, they know what vegan means and asked the right questions and thought of details that most places miss. Lovely ambiance with ocean views. Also very conscious of COVID-19 precautions. It was our first time dining in a restaurant in months, and we felt safe and cared-for. Check their website and FB page for hours - they recently expanded from 2 to 5 nights a week, so we will be going back soon - hopefully this weekend!

Pros: Top-quality gourmet vegan options, Excellent service and attention to detail, Ocean views

MyraPopejoy

Points +22

Vegan
31 Aug 2019

Impressive Vegan Options

I stayed for several days at the Inn so was able to try a wide array of their vegan options. I loved the local heiwa tofu in any dish. The vegan crab cakes were also super yummy. Everything I had was really well prepared and I would love to go back again!

Pros: Lots of real vegan options, not just adjustments , Friendly service, Beautiful views

PhilipLMilgrom

Points +31

Vegan
15 Jul 2019

Wonderful vegan choices, beautiful place, over the top service

How often do you get vegan pancakes when traveling? They are delicious. The vegan options for dinner were fabulous, too. The owners are very helpful and genuine. The grounds are well kept, gardens beautiful. Rooms are quaint. We stayed on the 2nd floor of the vestry with a view of the water. The parking lot includes a charger for electric and hybrid both. Owners are ecology conscious.

S.Catlin

Points +16

Vegan
21 May 2019

Delicious Vegan and Locally Sourced Meals

I stayed here for a weekend and was blown away with the extensive selection. The breakfasts offered a wide range of Vegan options including bagels, vegan cream cheese, as well as my personal highlight the homemade fruity muffins. Another one of my favorites was the miniature donuts. All of the vegan treats were fresh out of the oven and the perfect meal to wake up to. The evening menu offered a wide range of vegan options as well including vegan meals inspired my seafood such as a lobster roll. I chose to have the locally made Hiewa tofu special. The tofu was baked to a perfect crisp and had a mouth-watering sauce, but not too much of it. For dessert, I had the Vegan sundae. I was impressed with the homemade ice cream as well as the chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and cherry. It was a perfect sundae and a lovely ending to a great meal.

Pros: Many Options, Easily modifiable




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