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Helen's Restaurant

28 East Main Street, Machias, ME - (207) 255-8423
Helen's food is better than ever. Fish and chips is made with the freshest, sweetest haddock imaginable. The crust has a wicked crunch, yet the meat is juicy as could be. Do not under any circumstances miss dessert. Fresh blueberry pie is something to behold: a mix of fresh and cooked blueberries (mostly fresh) on a good crust, piled with whipped cream.
84% Approval Rating (13 votes)

Scorecard

5 - Overall: Legendary - Worth driving from anyplace
Overall: Legendary - Worth driving from anyplace
Strawberry pie
Fish and chips
Blueberry pie
Broiled Haddock
Picked lobster

Highlighted Reviews

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Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle - Photos (4)
Roadfood.com Editor
"Helen's has been around a long time. We recall our first visit, many years ago, when it seemed like a nice little out-of-the-way cafe serving some decent food. Since then, Helen sold the place, and the new owners opened a second location in Ellsworth. Surprisingly ..."   [Read More]

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Map & Web Site

28 East Main Street, Machias, ME
(207) 255-8423

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:Yes
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:No
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:Yes
A mix of uncooked and cooked fruit, no goop, whipped cream; you must try both the famous local blueberry pie and the strawberry pie.
"A mix of uncooked and cooked fruit, no goop, whipped cream; you must try both the famous local blueberry pie and the strawberry pie."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle





This fried haddock may well have been the the best fried fish we've ever had.
"This fried haddock may well have been the the best fried fish we've ever had."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle


Helen's serves a dish of buttered picked lobster. It's served over a piece of toast, resulting in a most luscious variation of a hot lobster roll.
"Helen's serves a dish of buttered picked lobster. It's served over a piece of toast, resulting in a most luscious variation of a hot lobster roll."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle


Travelers have been stopping at the sign with the flatware H for years.
"Travelers have been stopping at the sign with the flatware H for years."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle



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