News Elsewhere: Bintliff's in Ogunquit Has Closed for Good

A beloved restaurant along the south coast of Maine has shut down for good, and it appears that the coronavirus was at least part of the reason for its closure.

According to a source (Cara Portnoy), Bintliff's in Ogunquit is closed permanently, with a Facebook post from the place saying the following:

"This has not been an easy decision in any way. We have gone back and forth looking for the right way to approach these challenging times due to COVID-19....This is a very concerning time in our society and within our industry. We have investigated options on how we could keep Bintliffs going. However in conjunction with our accountant's guidance, after looking at loans and grant options, we have arrived at this decision."

Bintliff's, which first opened 17 years ago, was known in part for its breakfast and brunch items along with its steak and seafood dishes; the restaurant also featured a fireplace in the main dining area and elegant decor throughout while also being a casual spot.

The address for Bintliff's in Ogunquit was 335 Main Street (Route 1), Ogunquit, ME, 03907.

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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[A related post from our sister site (Boston's Hidden Restaurants): List of Restaurant Closings and Openings in the Boston Area]

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News Elsewhere: Arrows Restaurant in Ogunquit, ME Is Up for Sale

An award-winning restaurant in Southern Maine is for sale, as the owners have decided to focus more on their other dining spot--as well as an upcoming restaurant that is coming to Boston.

The Portland Press Herald is reporting that Arrows Restaurant in Ogunquit has been put up for sale, with owners Mark Gaier and Clark Frasier hoping that the new owner(s) will keep the Arrows name (though that is not a requirement of the deal) and open it in time for the 2014 season. The article says that Gaier and Frasier will be concentrating on their other Ogunquit eatery--MC Perkins Cove--along with MC Medici Ristorante & Bar, which plans to open in Boston's Seaport District in February of 2014 [Ed note: MC Medici is now open]. Arrows had a 25th anniversary celebration in late September, closing down for the 2013 season a week later, according to the Press Herald.

Gaier and Frasier are James Beard Award winners, with Arrows receiving countless accolades over the years, including from Gourmet Magazine and Bon Appetit.

[October 24 update: Seacoast Online mentions that there may be "other MC-brand restaurants" on the way from Gaier and Frasier, though no specific spots have been confirmed as of yet.]

[July 2, 2014 update: A new article from the Portland Press Herald states that the Arrows property is still up for sale, and that the asking price has dropped from $1.2 million to $995,000.]

The address for Arrows is 41 Berwick Road, Ogunquit, ME, 03907.

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MC Medici Ristorante and Bar to Replace 606 Congress in Boston's Seaport District

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The Impastable Dream in Ogunquit Has Closed

After 18 years in business, the Impastable Dream in Ogunquit has closed its doors.

Located between the center of Ogunquit and Perkins Cove, the Impastable Dream was a pleasant Italian restaurant with a romantic feel to it.

A note on their Web site indicates that the owners may be retiring from the restaurant business.

We at Boston's Hidden Restaurants and Boston Restaurant Talk will indeed miss the Impastable Dream, a restaurant that was good enough (and little-known enough!) to be featured within our site.

Latest Review: Impastable Dream in Ogunquit

The latest review that is on the Boston's Hidden Restaurants site is an Italian restaurant in Ogunquit, Maine, called the Impastable Dream. A cozy, romantic restaurant located on Shore Road (about midway between Perkins Cove and the center of Ogunquit), the Impastable Dream is favorite among locals, but isn't very well know to tourists and other visitors to the Ogunquit area. The restaurant's menu features a mix of pasta dishes and veal, chicken, and seafood entries, and the prices are mostly decent. To read more about the Impastable Dream, click the link above.