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It was a busy day exploring Port Clyde and Owls Head with visitors from Seattle, so we stopped into Shepherd’s Pie for drinks, which turned into an early dinner.

Shepherd’s Pie is Brian Hill’s new baby. You may know him from Francine’s in Camden.

From their website — “Brian grew up on a farm in Warren, Maine. Briefly dabbled in music before starting his kitchen career working at such restaurants as Olives, Figs, Bayona in New Orleans, Aquitane, and the Linwood Grill.”

We ordered appetizers, which expanded into a delicious dinner that we enjoyed Tapas style.

The onion rings have become a must have for every visit.



Brian started in the music business so he might like to know that these kids think chefs are cooler than rock stars.


We’re so lucky that Brian moved back to Maine – where he believes the food “just tastes better.”

Shepherd’s Pie, 10 Central Street, Rockport, ME 04856, 207-236-8500, here’s their website.
Here’s a nice write-up in Maine Magazine.
And Casey Barber of the Good. Food. Stories. blog recently visited.