Hawk's Nest Lodge & Restaurant in Maine

"We ate here after our tubing trip. The atmosphere is great, fitting of a Maine restaurant. The service was top notch and friendly. The food was excellent and cooked to perfection. one of the best meals we have ever had at a restaurant. Can’t wait to be back."

"We visited The Forks for the day to meet up with family we hadn’t seen in years. Had an AMAZING meal the the restaurant, and even met up with a friend who is doing the Appalachian Trail and happened to be nearby! We were able to get a quick tour of the BEAUTIFUL, unique rooms with natural wood accents. We will definitely stay next time we’re up from Maryland! I am a self-proclaimed foodie, and Hawk’s Nest was a pleasant surprise of elevated comfort food. The Brussels were to die for, buffalo wings were crispy and flavorful. My husband got the Reuben and says it was delicious. My girls shared a (HUGE) pizza and ate the entire thing. It looked amazing, I was a little sad they didn’t save me at least a bite! The meaty cheesesteak sandwich I ordered (it was on special but I can’t remember its actual name) was packed with fresh meat and alllll the toppings I requested cooked perfectly. The service was top notch. The bartender, Emily was so sweet and patient with our fairly large group. Justin, the owner, served us and never made us feel pressured or rushed. The Lodge also boasts adventure outings that I wish we had been able to take advantage of, but didn’t plan well enough. Kayaking, white water rafting, 4-wheeling, snowmobiling, ice fishing… The adventure is endless here, and we can’t WAIT to come back!! The views of the river from every room in the place are breathtaking. My friend hiking the trail wished she had known about the place so she could have taken advantage of the luxurious rooms, and plans to do so next time she’s hiking through. If you’re planning a trip to the area, I can’t recommend Hawks Nest enough!!"

"When scheduling an ice fishing trip two of my good friends (Jason and Jim) with Justin, he informed me that he was the proprietor of the Hawks Nest Lodge and had available rooms for the dates we chose. The accommodations were splendid. The room was extremely clean and overlooked the River. It was located a reasonable distance from Moosehead Lake and close to the famous Berry's General Store. Additionally the Lodge has a bar and restaurant which serves a variety of drinks and an outstanding menus. I can only tell you that the Hot Italian Sub and pizza's are to die for! Thank you Justin for being a great host. See you soon."

"Great place, great food, nice atmosphere, enjoyed my stay plan to go back many times Justin is a great owner who actually sits down and converses with customers his care and compassion for his business is a sign of the person he is"

"Iron Bound Outdoors owners of Hawkes Nest Lodge and Restaurant have a great location and delicious food for anyone traveling north or south on 201! Had a beautiful and delicious dinner eating some fantastic pizza overlooking the Dead River and taking in the early fall foliage. Great food, drinks, and service! Food was reasonably priced with good portion sizes."

"Stayed here for a night while up on a rafting and hiking trip. Right next door to the rafting company. Great view of the river. Ownership had just changed but the new owner is fabulous. Attached restaurant is very good. Decor and accommodations are nice. Only complaint would be that the bedroom we were placed in was right over the bar (and the people sitting there) and the sound proofing is non-existent."

"We absolutely love Hawks Nest! The menu is full of delicious options, and everything we’ve tried has been excellent. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the cozy atmosphere makes it the perfect spot for a night out. It’s easy to see why this has become one of our favorite restaurants — consistently amazing!"

"Our family had a late lunch here after a great day floating down the river with Ironbound Outdoors. We absolutely loved it here! Great atmosphere, fantastic wait staff, super clean, and the food was DELICIOUS. We all loved our meals. Pizza, chicken burger, pub burger, and a steak and cheese sub. Everything was so high quality and cooked and seasoned perfectly. We are hoping to come again next Summer and stay at the Lodge! Thank you Justin and crew for a great day all around!"