Roost Cafe & Bistro

09/05/2020

Had a wonderful Barn Sale today. See remaining items for Sunday, Sept 6 sale, 10 am to 2 pm. Many great items still remaining... Large hall or mantle mirror, various candles, many small brass items and specialty christmas ornaments.

09/04/2020

Hi All, we are having a Roost Barn sale tomorrow, Saturday, Sunday and if things are left on Monday as well. The dates are Sept 5, 6 (and 7) from 10 am to 2 pm. Many roost and personal items available. Hope to see you, and see you with masks. Cheers, Rob and Aldo

07/10/2020

To All of Our Roost Friends and Fans (aka Roosters),
we have come to the unfortunate decision that we can no longer survive operations during the Covid pandemic. As of July 6th, we shutter operations and will be liquidating our personal belongings at the restaurant in some form or another that is TBD. On November 2, 2020, the property will transition to a new owner, but does not have plans to open until late Spring 2021. We wish them the best !! So our thanks to all of our wonderful friends/family who have supported us over the years and made our restaurant and place where you could enjoy great company. We will miss you all, but are remaining here in town for the forseeable future. We look forward to seeing you in our "play" mode, rather then in our "work" mode. Stay safe and healthy...our best wishes to all. Rob and Aldo

06/24/2020

We in Ogunquit, are coming up with elections once again. A long time former restaurateur in Ogunquit (decades), Richard Perkins, created a poem of recommendation; one that should be wisely accepted. Albeit simple, this poem speaks volumes about 2 people running for Select Board...If you are a voter in Ogunquit, please take Richard's advise...the advice of a sage and original resident of Ogunquit.

“Elect Select

Ogunquit Town meeting is ‪on 14th of July‬
Not long from now! The way time flies!
Rick Dolliver took a selectman sabbatical
He's running again! And we need that rascal!

He runs one of our fine restaurants in town
That enjoys a reputation! Of renown!
Without further adieu! Vote him back in!
With Rick at the wheel! Ogunquit will win!

Our Heath Ouellette is up for re-election
Bettering Ogunquit! His passionate direction!
He doesn't just take the job in his stride
The Town of Ogunquit! His personal pride!

They are a pair that will beat 3 of a kind
The best for Ogunquit! Always in mind!
Vote them in with confidence and ease
They have what it takes! Expertise!

By Richard “W'' Perkins
( The “W” is for “We” want the best!”

Tell your friends who can vote in Ogunquit to heed this advice.

06/14/2020

Since I cannot post the menu on the FB menu page, here it is:
Entrées

* & Honey Glazed Salmon -29
Bamboo rice & daily vegetable

*Tempura Battered Haddock Fish & Chips -17
fries / slaw / tartar sauce

*Cuban Pork -24
Marinated in mojo & braised / rice & black beans

*Vegetable Pad Thai -20
Rice noodles / coconut peanut sauce / julienned vegetables
Add -9 / chicken -6
*Half Chicken -24
Lemon pepper pan juice / wild rice pilaf
* # Peppercorn Pan Seared Scallops -32
Grilled pineapple & turmeric sauce / bamboo rice
Lobster Ravioli -33
Mushrooms / lobster sauce / green peas
Bolognese -28
Stewed four meat ragú / pappardelle / herb ricotta / shaved parmesan

* # 6oz Braveheart NY Strip -24
Bordelaise sauce / mashed potatoes / vegetable

* # Pan Seared Pork Chop -25 Blackberry & apple glazed / Andouille mashed potatoes / sautéed spinach

Espresso BBQ Ribs -Half -19 Full -28

# Advisory: consuming raw or undercooked foods may be a health risk
*These items are, or CAN be gluten free
($2 upcharge, where applicable). Please notify your server in advance of any allergies
Parties of 6 or more , 20% gratuity may be added

06/06/2020

A customer sent me this.. Interesting, and true.
Please read before you decide to dine outside now that restaurants are beginning to reopen.

Yes! Restaurant patios will be open ! This is a new world though. You're most likely going to a restaurant that threw together a patio in hopes of making some money. The building was not designed for this. They are trying their best but everything may not be perfect. Eating in the streets is fun but it's going to be hard on the employees. They have to wear a mask and gloves no matter how hot and go possibly a few hundred feet to get more water. They are going to be hot, sweaty and most likely overwhelmed because these restaurants are not set up for this. Please help your servers in this journey by doing the following

1. Don't run your server. Try your best to ask for everything you need at once. Remember it's going to be a long walk from the street into the building for more water or anything else. Help us out by asking all at once

2. No mask jokes or your views on them. The server has to wear it. They have no choice and really your opinion of them while you're eating not wearing one means nothing to them.

3. The server is wearing the mask to protect you and you have nothing on to protect them. Wash your hands.

4. You eat. You go.
Eat your meal. Have some drinks but please do not sit at a table all night unless you continue to spend money. These restaurants are working with very limited space. They can't afford for you to order 2 side salads and water and sit there 4 hours. Yes people do do that. All the time.

5. Don't come out if your sick.

6. Social distancing. Keep your kids at the table. Yes. They're cute but if they are running around they are getting too close to other people.

7. Cut everyone some slack. Everything may be a bit slow because this is basically a new job for everyone. Be kind.

8. Tip. They are going to be sweating wearing masks all to make a buck. Please treat them right and leave a decent tip. If you can't afford to tip you can't afford to go out.

9. Be pleasant. You should be happy. You're finally out.

10. Realize that the staff is doing their best.

11. Remember you have 3 meals a day every day of your life. This is only one of them. Calm down and enjoy it!

12. Please copy and paste!

05/14/2020

Shall we do this at Roost?

05/08/2020

Mask wear 101

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05/07/2020

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Ironic name, but funny...

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