Picture a big, barn-style brewery on Gorham Road where the beer is brewed out back, and the kitchen cooks everything from scratch. 🍺
That is Nonesuch River Brewing, a beloved Scarborough, Maine restaurant that pairs craft beer with hearty, seasonal plates. 🦞
How Nonesuch River Brewing won Scarborough’s hearts
Nonesuch River Brewing opened in mid-2017, founded by three local dads: brewer Michael Schuler, builder Tim Boardman, and executive chef Jeff Gambardella. 🤝
They set out to become part of the community where they live and to listen to what neighbors wanted to eat.
The restaurant quickly became a fixture in the neighborhood, which suited Gambardella just fine. 🏡
The result is a scratch kitchen where chefs prepare sauces, dressings, and signature dishes daily, using local Maine vendors and farms. 🌽
The menu follows the seasons, so regulars always find something new alongside the dishes they love.
Add a roomy dining space that seats about 200, and you get a spot where families, friends, and beer fans all find a table. 🪑
The brand has since grown a second location in Poland Springs, Maine, with Scarborough remaining the flagship. 🌲
Not bad for a project that started with three neighbors and a shared love of good food and fresh beer. 🍺
Food Highlights
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Nonesuch Beer Battered Fish & Chips: Maine haddock dipped in house-made beer batter, served with coleslaw, fries, and homemade classic tartar sauce. 🐟
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Poutine: French fries topped with Pineland Farms cheese curds, pulled pork, and pork gravy. 🍟
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Maine Maple Chili Wings: Farm chicken wings glazed in Maine maple chili sauce. 🍁
- Veggie Pasta: Local fresh pappardelle tossed with roasted corn, cherry tomatoes, and a white wine cream sauce. 🍝
- Steak & Frites: A 10 oz sirloin strip with chimichurri, a small tomato corn salad, and your choice of fries. 🥩
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Parm Crusted Haddock: Haddock with a lemon herb parmesan crust, served over seasonal risotto with Reggiano, balsamic glaze, and local microgreens. 🍋
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Fried Chicken Sandwich: Fried chicken with spicy mayo, pickled jalapeños, and coleslaw. 🌶️
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Italian Sandwich: Genoa salami, black forest ham, Swiss, and red pepper relish with Dijon mayo, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and red wine vinaigrette, all on ciabatta. 🥖
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Charred Peach Salmon: Salmon over corn puree with roasted potatoes, charred peach compote, corn pico, and microgreens. 🍑
Atmosphere
Nonesuch River Brewing has a big, open, farmhouse-style feel that is bright, clean, and welcoming. 🏡 The barn-like post-and-beam building seats about 200, and outdoor dining is available.
The mood is lively and warm, with the brewery visible and the taps flowing. 🍻
Bottom Line
Visit for Maine haddock, craft beer brewed on-site, a scratch kitchen, local ingredients, and a warm barn-style setting. 🍺
It is a community-rooted favorite worth the trip.
Address:
201 Gorham Rd, Scarborough, ME 04074
📞 (207) 219-8948
🕐 Open Sun–Thu, 11:30 AM–9 PM; Fri–Sat, 11:30 AM–10 PM