Craignair Inn and Restaurant - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Very friendly and welcoming! 2 of us had a work event to attend to so we were only there from 6pm to 6am unfortunately! Food was great! Service was a bit on the slower side but not unreasonable for the quality! More time for Drinks. My room was very nice but the private bathroom was at the other end of the hall which was a bit of a challenge at 2am.... But the room and bathroom was very clean and the bed was the most comfortable bed I have slept in! Scenery was nice.

One of the most beautiful spots on the peninsula!

My partner and I arrived without a reservation. In spite of everything, we were warmly welcomed and given a room with a superb view! The staff is lovely and really attentive. The place is great and located in a dead end so there's no traffic. 🙌 Also: the blueberry pancakes are delicious! 🥞🫐 We hope to come back in autumn.

If you're looking for a place to relax this is THE spot! I had a room with a private deck/bathroom and highly recommend!

Very cool location and the staff is welcoming and kind. The owner recommended some whiskey that was marvelous. The nature preserve is a fun walk and showcases some cool views. Food was delicious and unique. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a rural Maine inn.

I live close by, so I do not stay there. I am sure it is quality. The area is stunning. If you get a chance to enjoy the Prix fixe meals here, you will not be let down. Just off the charts for Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc. Perfect ambiance, presentation, service and quality. A "Do not hesitate" date.

Fantastic all the way around, great chef and staff, wonderful paintings on the walls, some of them are for sale!

We went for dinner New Year’s Eve Arrived early and had delicious blueberry margarita at the very pretty bar Presentation was beautiful Out server Susan was wonderful Food was amazing Menu had great diversity with options Great area for photo shoots for New Year’s Eve Owner made the rounds Heaters in porch were wonderful I would return and recommend

We had an amazing stay for a three nights getaway. The location of the inn is fantastic, right on the coast with great views of the ocean and a cove on the other side. Clark Island is a nice place to hike and is just short walk away; plenty more options to explore around the area for hiking and culture. The owners are very attentive and helpful with recommendations. Rooms are very clean and tastefully decorated. Breakfast options are plentiful and tasty. Highly recommend!

Some of the kindest people I’ve ever met! Lauren was super accommodating and you can tell how important it is to the owners that you enjoy your visit. Very sustainable and the breakfast was amazing. Couldn’t recommend this place more. The property, the island, and the inn itself were stunning.

We had a great anniversary weekend staying at Craignair Inn. The atmosphere, food, and staff were outstanding!

I had a wonderful experience here! All of the employees are very friendly and remember your accommodations and preferences. When I went here I needed to have food with no dairy, they remembered that and gave me recommendations on other dishes they had there. They have a wide variety of vegan and gluten free dishes which is very professional and up to the times, they are also super tasty 😋! The room service was great and it is also dog friendly so you see happy dogs around which is a bonus.

An absolutely lovely inn that I cannot recommend enough. If you want a relaxing, peaceful taste of mid-coast Maine with friendly service and excellent food and drinks, this is the place to go. Lauren and Greg go out of their way to make customers feel at home. The Craigair is a beautiful, historic property that has been well restored — and its restaurant, The Causeway, has a delicious menu and fantastic bar with great cocktails and a deep selection of whiskys and a very good wine list. And the restaurant serves complementary breakfast on a nice patio. It’s also right next to Clark Island, which has a gorgeous 2-mile trail that you can walk along, right by the ocean. In our room with the window open, we could hear the waves in the morning from our bed, as we relaxed. Highly recommend! Thank you, Lauren, Greg and team!

Amazing experience! Highly recommend visiting. Super clean and friendly! The restaurant is nothing short of incredible.

We came here for brunch, and the blueberry pancakes were the taste of Maine I was looking for. They were delicious. The inn is charming and the location is beautiful.

Beautiful location, nicely Dog Friendly.

This hotel outperforms so many other more expensive hotels in the area. They have done a great job creating a hub of hospitality in a quiet area. We stayed here somewhat spontaneously to celebrate our anniversary and we're so pleasantly surprised with how well they managed to offer a modern experience with an a nod to the past of the property/area. The restaurant is VERY good - wide menu covering lots of bases and great service. The rooms are very comfortable with nice views of the causeway and Clark Island. The only downside was separate (but private) bathrooms which we knew of going in, not a real problem. I loved the incorporation of local art downstairs which does well to tie in with the vibrant local art scene. It was torrentially raining during our stay but otherwise we'd have spent the evening outside by the firepit and yard games provided. There is a good chance we will be back here for future getaways!

The most magical hidden gem in Maine. We love this spot because it’s so friendly for our kids, walkable to Clarke island & incredible food! Lovely hiking trails for dogs & kids too, with a fun quarry to swim in on the island, and two beautiful beaches. The owners are really warm and thoughtful, feels like an extension of being invited to a home. Our room was lovely, with an en suite room for our two year old was perfect for a family with two kids under 2. We enjoyed dinner on the deck at the Causeway, definitely book ahead for a reservation! Lovely firepit & games out on the lawn for the evenings. Close to rockland & Camden for shopping, and a short drive from McLoons lobster for the best lobster on the East Coast! Easily my favorite under-the-radar spot to stay in Maine. We will be coming back next summer for sure!

Awesome experience all around. Great sleeping beds. Very peaceful stay. Walking path around adjacent island and trails access could not be easier. More than dog friendly, dog loving! Food was exceptional all around. Breakfast and dinner delicious with beautiful presentations. Friendly accommodating staff. We will define return and send friends!

I didn't stay at the inn; I had dinner in their restaurant, The Causeway. We had a reservation, but still waited 20 minutes, but there were empty tables that were never used while we were there ( we were the second to last seated/served for the night). Service was slow despite plenty of staff. Food was great in concept, but poor in execution - thick gooey sauces, undercooked meat, items not blended properly, etc. The highlight were the grilled oysters. I might be picky, but at those prices, I deserve to be. They have a deck you can eat on. It was nighttime and under 60° yet they kept the sliding door open! The entire first floor seems to be dedicated to the restaurant - it seems they turned what used to be a room for guests to relax into a additional dining tables. Big parking lot.

Loved this place! Very clean and comfortable. We loved that it was off the beaten path - beautiful views, great breakfast and just overall a great place. We came in from Texas and had a lovely time! Highly recommended.

A truly wonderful experience! This was our first trip to Maine and we are so glad we found Craignair Inn. The room was delightful and quiet, and the views were breathtaking. There is nothing better than greeting the morning with a cup of coffee on the deck with your dog by your side. And don’t forget to try the fresh blueberry pancakes. Their hospitality and kindness show through everything they do. We can’t wait to go back.

Great visit to the Cottage at the Craignair Inn! This seaside cottage is utterly charming, clean and very well equipped. Super comfy beds and lovely linens! The upstairs suite of rooms are so lovely overlooking the sea and the little balcony off the bedroom is the perfect spot for morning coffee or evening cocktails. The owners and staff were very welcoming and it was a pleasure to have a delicious breakfast at the Inn on two of our three mornings. We have stayed and dined at the Craignair Inn several times over a number of years. Although we loved its traditional old time Maine vibe we are very happy to see the changes and new life that are being brought to the Inn by the current owners and proprietors. The care, attention to detail and dedication is evident. We look forward to our next visit.

Great view and owners are very welcoming

This is such a wonderful and magical place to stay. Kind staff, great views, welcoming environment. If you have dogs this is the most dog friendly place I've ever stayed at. Highly highly recommend.

Incredible location overlooking Clark Island. A special place to escape along Maine’s midcoast. Perfect for couples. Causeway restaurant and bar has great food with many more options around Rockland area.

Sunday brunch. Ocean view. Build your own bloody. Waffles and fried chicken. The causeway restaurant is part of the craignair. Rooms recently renovated. This place earned its several awards.

Beautiful, delicious, relaxing. The proprietors have done amazing things with the property over the past few years. Their attention to detail with the restaurant and the inn are evident. Always a must-visit when in mid-coast Maine.

This is a truly wonderful spot on the coast with the best restaurant on the peninsula on the premises. There's lots of hiking in the area, two well known lighthouses close by, Owl's Head and Marshall Point, and is fairly close to both Port Clyde and Rockland. The restaurant is fantastic with all kinds of fare and in particular, many vegetarian options. The food is great however you chose. Add a small but excellent whisky list, local craft beers, and an ample wine selection and you have all the makings of memorable meal. Great views are a bonus! Will stay here whenever I'm in the area. RECENT UPDATE! Stayed last weekend and am happy to report that the whisky list has grown and is now quite lengthy and impressive, regardless of your budget.

Stopped here to try the vegan lobster rolls. Unfortunately they didn’t have them available at lunch time but they had the vegan crab cakes and we ordered two rounds because it was so delicious! The service, the view, and the ambiance definitely made us think to just stay there for the night but they were fully booked for a wedding. We will definitely be returning to Maine and staying here for a few nights.

I didn't want to leave. Think old school inn, with just the right updated touches. There's no town or shopping. There's a stunning view and amazing breezes. In May, it was cool enough for an outdoor fire pit, an indoor fireplace, and Yahtzee! Check out their dinner menu. We LOVED breakfast and those BISCUITS. Clark Island and it's beach is right there. It was quiet for us, but I can imagine you might tread lightly and be respectful of your neighbors.

Loved our room: gorgeous ocean/tidal/island views from our deck. Food was luscious: super-local, fresh, and incredibly inventive, hearty and generous and surprising riffs.And best were the owners: Lauren and Greg Soutiea as high-energy, warmly welcoming guides to the whole mid-coast Maine adventure (check out Greg’s blogs and writing on the web, and check out their bios.) They really love their community, their staff: what heartfelt enthusiasm! I love this place: their home is filled with ever-changing artwork, great music and they love dogs too!

We will surely stay here again ! We very much enjoyed our stay at the Craignair Inn by the Sea. The Inn is an historic property, so some quirkiness is offset by charm and a beautiful seaside landscape. Owners Lauren and Greg were friendly and accommodating. One evening we arrived back at the Inn, having had dinner reservations at an area restaurant fall through. Greg went to the kitchen and served us the most delicious carrot ginger soup with warm rolls. We didn't want him to bother, but he insisted that we have something to eat. Such a caring and thoughtful host ! The included breakfast choices were wonderful. We also had an amazing dinner at the Inn's restaurant, The Causeway.

We had a great time. Room was amazing, as it overlooked the water. Check-in and check-out were smooth. Greg and Lauren are great hosts.

Staff is friendly. Room was amazing. Great views and great food. Will be coming back in the summer.

The owners answer staff make this the perfect stay and meal.