Hawks Nest Lodge & Restaurant

10/01/2026

QUESTION: What is the only native coniferous tree in Maine that drops all its needles every autumn after turning a brilliant gold?

ANSWER: ❓❓❓

Trivia night TONIGHT at 6pm led by the one and only, Celeste. (At least one round may or may not be fall foliage related…)

Pairs well with a Mossy Ledge Spirits Espresso Martini or Shipyard Pumpkin Head 😉

See ya soon!

10/01/2026

Your daily moment of peace from the Dead River in West Forks, ME.

The foliage is about as good as it gets this year and so worth a cruise up the Old Canada Road National Scenic Byway.

There is a reason this drive is one of just 150 National Scenic Byways across the entire country.

Come see it for yourself, and make sure to stop by for a bite and a brew here at Hawks Nest Lodge & Restaurant and IRONBOUND OUTDOORS

Fantastic food, panoramic river views, cozy lodge rooms, and professional Reg. Maine Guides at your service, make us a perfect home base for your Fall adventures in Maine!


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10/01/2026

It doesn’t get much better than this! Stop on by and we’ll point you to some great spots to take in the views.

09/24/2026

It’s Thursday, and by now you know what that means!

TRIVIA NIGHT at 6pm, led by the one and only Celeste (sorry for those who had to put up with Justin leading it last week 😂).

Enjoy the view, tasty new specials, and get your fun-fact on.

See ya then!

09/22/2026

We’re gonna keep this brief, because the fishing and foliage is TOO GOOD right now to spend any extra time inside on a screen!

Autumn Hours:
4p-8p Monday-Thursday, 11a-8p Friday-Sunday

Happy Hour: Monday-Thursday 4pm-6pm

Wing Night: Wednesday - HALF OFF WINGS

Trivia Night: Thursday at 6pm

New Specials! (👀 that Tuscan Chicken Pasta dish!)

Ironbound Outdoors still has some dates available for guided Fall fishing for Brook Trout and Salmon, as well as a limited number of dates for Ruffed Grouse over dogs. Reach out if you’d like to get out there with us!

09/16/2026

Wing night rolls on at Hawks Nest Lodge & Restaurant!

Every Wednesday - open to close - wings are HALF OFF. Grilled or fried and with a pile of dry rub and sauce options.

Pair it up with the updated Fall Happy Hour from 4-6pm on weekdays - $2 off domestics and $5 canned cocktails and seltzers.

Kitchen has a fantastic scratch made tomato bisque (so worth adding the grilled cheese!)

And don’t forget Trivia Thursdays! 6pm every Thursday night.

See you soon!

09/16/2026

And Trivia is still on Thursdays, fall is around the corner, Hike, Fish, ATV at its best!

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And just like that, another summer is behind us! The maple trees are starting to turn, and things are shaping up to be a spectacular autumn up here along the Dead River.

THANK YOU so much to everyone who stopped by, stayed a few nights, shared some laughs, and made some great memories with us this summer! You all are truly what make this place so special!

We're not going anywhere, though - don't you worry!

We'll soon settle into some routine Fall Hours, but for this week we're just making a minor change:

Wednesday: 4pm-8pm, everything else stays the same: 11a-8pm.

Let us know in the comments - what was your FAVORITE meal with us this summer? Anything you'd like to see on the Fall Menu?

See ya soon!

09/10/2026

You betta believe it… Trivia Nights continue! Tonight at 6pm the fun facts will be flying again over here at Hawks Nest Lodge & Restaurant!

See ya soon!

09/09/2026

And just like that, another summer is behind us! The maple trees are starting to turn, and things are shaping up to be a spectacular autumn up here along the Dead River.

THANK YOU so much to everyone who stopped by, stayed a few nights, shared some laughs, and made some great memories with us this summer! You all are truly what make this place so special!

We're not going anywhere, though - don't you worry!

We'll soon settle into some routine Fall Hours, but for this week we're just making a minor change:

Wednesday: 4pm-8pm, everything else stays the same: 11a-8pm.

Let us know in the comments - what was your FAVORITE meal with us this summer? Anything you'd like to see on the Fall Menu?

See ya soon!

09/03/2026

What in the world else are ya gonna do on this drizzly Thursday evening?

New specials onboard for another Trivia Night by Celeste at Hawks Nest Lodge & Restaurant!

From the kitchen:

Chicken Alfredo - Pappardelle noodles draped in a rich alfredo with sautéed peppers, onions mushrooms and and topped with your choice of fried or grilled chicken. Served with buttery garlic bread and an optional house salad.

And from behind the bar:

Drama Queen - equal parts Bacardi, Aperol, St-Germain and fresh lime juice. With dash of bitters, chilled and served up. This refreshing bev will chase the clouds away, for sure.

These among several other great specials and standards, and of course desserts by Beth’s Bakery are ready for you and your crew tonight!

See ya soon!

***Rolling through before Trivia starts at 6? Swing in for our daily happy hour from 3-5!***