The Central Restaurant & Bar 127 Long Sands Road, York, ME 03909

"This was a fantastic surprise. I happened to be in the area, and found this restaurant on Yelp. Glad I did! My dinner guest and I loved the place before we were seated. Great decor, terrific lighting, and the kind of casual and relaxed atmosphere that makes you want to stay a while. Our server, Niki, was super-friendly and helpful throughout our meal. We ordered several sides and split a burger. First out were the meatballs. Three giant meatballs covered in delicious sauce, cheese, and pesto. Tender, savory, perfect. Next up was whipped feta with honey and dates. Pita triangles were used to scoop up the feta, and the combination was amazing. Like savory Greek yogurt, but better! The fried Louisiana fried shrimp were fantastic, served with a mango chili dip. The truffle fries were hot and crispy, perfectly seasoned (generously) with intense truffle flavor, and served with a fabulous garlic aioli. We chose to split the pastrami burger, which was incredible - familiar flavors all pulled together into one delicious burger. I have a feeling this is a gem for locals around York. If I lived here, this would be a regular go-to place for me. When the check came, I thought they made a mistake; for the quantity and quality of the food, this was an absolute bargain. Truly one of the best meals I've had in a long time, and you can't beat the ambiance and service! If you're near York, Maine, do yourself a favor and stop in. You won't be disappointed!"

"Love how the owners go the extra mile for their hospitality in this establishment! And hats off to the kitchen! Amazing food, with an intent to serve amazing dishes."

"Great atmosphere but pretty loud since it’s always full of people. The food is amazing and the drinks were excellent. Get there early!"

"Highly recommend the Atlantic Salmon in the Maple Bacon Jam and the Coconut cake at the end. I wish I could leave a 6 star review. Best place I’ve eaten in the last 3 years. Staff was friendly and gave good recommendations. Service was quick (in an out within 40 minutes), the atmosphere is awesome and you can even walk over to the kitchen area to watch some preparations."

"Excellent food with a constantly changing menu. Everything I have tried has been consistently fantastic. I order curb side every time I visit my mom and we love it. You can't go wrong with any of the dishes in the menu. I had the meatballs this time and they were great. The chicken parm that my brother got was great. The seafood pasta was awesome. Definitely recommend this spot for some affordable great cooking."