Best Fun Restaurants in Islesboro

Entering the warm, cozy and inviting atmosphere of Franny’s on a cold and drizzly evening was just what we needed. The owner is very much present and came to our table a couple of times to see how we were doing. Our waitress was friendly and very helpful on describing the dishes. It was hard to make a decision about dinner because there were two or three options about which I couldn’t decide. I even considered a couple of appetizers for dinner. Finally, I chose swordfish and my friend the chicken dish. Both were beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. I am looking forward to going back and trying another entrée while enjoying the ambience of this wonderful gem.

The decor is on point and cocktails are amazing. Food is on pare with what you would expect from a good north end spot. Recommend trying to sit at the bar if you can

I think this is the best restaurant food in Boston right now, really outstanding. The wine program is exclusively Greek, the list is huge, the grape varieties unfamiliar and unpronounceable, but the waitstaff is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. The restaurant struggles to keep wines in stock; I ordered two bottles that were not available that night. The place is crowded and noisy, the patrons generally young and hip, lots of fun.

We had reservations on a Monday night due to the high demand because of the Christmas Pop up. The restaurant was beautifully decorated. People were taking walking around the taking pictures throughout the restaurant. We were sat at our table right away. Our waitress was very nice. We started with Garlic Knots which we both liked. I had the Bolognese which I enjoyed very much. My girlfriend had the braised short ribs which she also enjoyed. If you can get reservations we both recommend it.

It took a month to get in and it was worth it. I had frequented the pond house when I was young (35 yrs ago) and I had been wanting to get back. It was as good as I remember. Staff got us in earlier than our reservation time, waitstaff were friendly and welcoming and the popovers and jam are the best I’ve had! Definitely worth the visit/experience.