We walked in slightly after 830 on a Friday night and sat at the bar. The restaurant was busy but not slammed. Fresh & Co is well run, cozy and a cool little place tucked away off the main street near the water in Camden. Our bartender Ashley was slinging drinks for the entire place but found time to be friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. We each had an entree, the Chicken Katsu was good but the Rigatoni in Vodka sauce was outstanding! Both entrees were plenty large enough to share. Kitchen service was quick. The kitchen stops taking orders at 9pm so be sure and get there in time. They do take reservations as well. We throughly enjoyed our visit and will be returning.
Urban Cowgill
August 2023
Excellent selection of food options as advertised. I went all out and had the Hanger Steak. Med Rare to perfection The demi was authentic and on point. Garlic mashed, and broccolini were easy magicians to match. Homeade Truffle Fries we're addictive. We were in town for just a minute and luckily found the best spot in Camden. Comfy, cozy vibe. Pay the $4 for the bread. Was definitely worth it. Everything we picked on the menu was worth it. Full bow to this establishment for creating excellence while being surrounded by intimidating normalcy. đź‘Ź
The best food and service in Maine. We spent a week in Maine for our 30th anniversary. We started in Portland and spent our last three days in Camden. This was hands down the best food we ate in Maine. Lisa was our server and she was phenomenal. We even went to Rockland and tried “the place” and it didn’t compare to the casual atmosphere of Fresh & Co and the quality of food with GF options was amazing. As we say in Texas….great job y’all.
I love this place. Had my birthday dinner here and the food didn’t disappoint! The curry seafood bowl was outstanding. They have the freshest shrimp, mussels. The fish was perfectly cooked, melts in my mouth! Definitely a must try while in Camden.
Lovely little spot in downtown Camden. I ordered the pork belly which was fantastic. The meat was cooked to perfection and the gravy was flavorful. My partner ordered the fish and chips and was equally pleased with her dish. The restaurant was a bit loud which was the only negative. Will definitely be back.
Absolutely amazing.
Tried the Penobscot cod (crowd favorite), Salmon (personal favorite), Lamb, and Steak Frites. Everything was a total hit. The desserts were also fantastic. Banana pudding, chocolate pot’de’creme, and especially the panna cotta were delicious as hell!
I was especially impressed with the service. Food came out quick and our server was extremely attentive.
Informal but exquisite in every respect. Food is wonderfully creative and delicious. Closest in Camden to a Michelin star, but at acceptable prices.
Charming and knowledgeable wait staff.
Do they have espresso? Yes. And an excellent mescal.
Do I have a financial interest in the place? No, just to happily pay my bill in an annual visit.
Fresh is the first place I always go for dinner when I arrive in Camden Maine. The chicken dish is divine. The Brazilian stew is so good I crave it. But most importantly I get to see Ashley and Rada and the other wonderful people who work at Fresh. And you will need a reservation. So friendly so welcoming plus Ashley makes the best cocktails.
After returning from a sunset cruise on the Appledore II we needed a warm place to sit and relax and enjoy some spirits and a warm meal. Even in late September we found out that you need reservations, but alas there were seats available at the bar so we sat down and enjoyed a perfect dinner and drinks all made to perfection. Fresh & Co is that perfect little place hidden on a side street that made our afternoon in Camden complete.
We have been here a few times and always have an excellent experience. The food is creative and delicious. We usually sit at the bar - the bartender is on it and also very charming. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. Our only complaint is that we wish they were open off-season!
Amazing! All around great. We were promptly greeted, the atmosphere is quaint, and our server, Courtney, is a master in customer service. I haven’t even touched on the exquisite meals. Simply delicious; bold flavors that danced on the palate. But wait, there’s more! Excellent drink options and sinfully delicious dessert. Can’t wait to return!
Wonderful experience; great food, service, and ambiance. My wife and I stopped by Fresh and Co. right when they opened, at 4pm. We sat at the bar in order to take advantage of their happy hour offerings. Everything we ordered was hot and delicious. We ordered the truffle fries, Korean BBQ wings, and brussel sprouts off of the happy hour menu. The brussel sprouts were right up there with the best I've ever had. The fries and wings were also very tasty. In addition, we ordered up one dinner, the brazilian seafood stew, Moqueca. the stew was steaming, and heaping with large shrimp, tender fish, and tasty mussels. It was fantastic.
Our bartender (sorry I didn't catch her name) could not have been more engaging and helpful. She not only informed us thoroughly about the alcohol offerings, she provided a lot of insight about the food offerings. Overall, great experience.
Fresh and co was awesome! We made reservations ahead of time! I’d suggest it. The lady up front was awesome and so sweet especially dealing with so many people coming and going! Our waitress was awesome as well! She suggested the beet hummus and wow was it amazing and the pita chips that came with it!!!!! 🤤 so perfect! 👏 the spicy margarita was delicious! The salmon that came on a bed of salad was awesome didn’t really care for the peppers that were on it though. Fresh veggie side was delicious and now lemme tell ya about the risotto!! It was freakin DELICIOUS parm and garlic taste and it was nice and hot oh my we loved it! They have a lobster risotto and we wish we would have tried it after tasting the side risotto. If we ever return to Camden this will be a spot we return to!
This is a very nice restaurant. The food is adventurous and delicious. Everything from the greens to the lobster ravioli to the apple crisp was phenomenal. The lobster ravioli had an Asian flavor profile and there was a whole claw and half a tail on top of the ravioli!
Amazing experience! Great dinner, outstanding friendly service and the food was so good! I highly recommend the house dip and the lobster ravioli.... such unique flavors and really wonderful! The chocolate dessert was put off this world... so decadent!
Service was both friendly and attentive. Our waiter made excellent food and wine recommendations.
The menu is interesting without being too challenging. The food was a delight to the eye and pallet
What a delightful experience! Plans changed st lady minute so we thought we’d try Fresh recommended by a friend. In spite of the touristy location, it was tasteful and charming. Bartender Christopher was welcoming and gregarious. We opted for happy hour and while selections were limited the Korean wings and roasted Brussel sprouts were exceptional. Perfect location for a quick summer meal. Highly recommend.
I really love the atmosphere and the food in this vibrant restaurant. Also nice to have a place that is open more than most in the area. Fantastic approach to fusion cooking, with lovely fresh and exciting flavours. JFC is awesome.
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