Rambler Irish Bistro

10/02/2026

Alright, I'm going to remind you all one more time. If you want prime rib on Saturday you need to book your table before noon on Saturday.

Last Saturday at 2pm we had 10 people on the books. At 5 we had 56 on the books and at the end of the night we had served close to 80. The rib roast goes into the oven at 2pm and we decide how much to prepare based on how many are on the books. Last Saturday, with just 10 on the books we did 1/2 a roast which is 6 portions give or take. We ran out almost immediately.

I'm sure some of you are saying "why not just cook more?" Well it takes about 3 hours to cook so we can't just whip one up and if we cook more than we can sell in a night then it goes to waste because we really don't have any other way to use it once cooked.

Right now I'm showing 20 covers on the books for Saturday which is pretty good this far out. If we're North of 30 then we'll do a full rib roast. If we're North of 45 we'll do one and a half. Like I said, if you want prime rib on Saturday night book your table before noon on Saturday. Hell, book it right now. You're already on your phone or computer. Here's the link.

https://www.google.com/maps/reserve/v/dine/c/KRLBhBGjwaU?source=pa&opi=89978449&hl=en-US&gei=VRm_arj4OMjcptQP18SY0Ao&sourceurl=https://www.google.com/search?client%3Dsafari%26rls%3Den%26q%3Drambler%2Birish%2Bbistro%26ie%3DUTF-8%26oe%3DUTF-8

10/01/2026

Sorry folks, no happy hour today. Having some tech issues that I need to sort out before dinner

10/01/2026

We're making all our Fall/Winter plans but the thing I really want to know is when do you think it's going to snow?

09/30/2026

Anyone have a recommendation for a ac person. We have a mini split that’s acting up.

09/30/2026

How’d you spend your night Rick? Well, I made vegetable stock.

09/29/2026

You all know how much we love puppies and kitties. Buck’s Naked BBQ is doing a humane society fundraiser so get some ribs and help them find homes for those furry friends

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Dj9scYupw/?mibextid=wwXIfr

On October 7th, head over to Buck's Naked BBQ + Studio Bar in Gardiner and enjoy some delicious food while supporting the animals in our care!

From 12 PM–8 PM, Bucks Naked BBQ will be donating 10% of all food sales directly to KVHS to help us provide care for the animals who need us.

So grab some friends, come hungry, and enjoy a meal that helps make a difference! We are so grateful to Bucks Naked BBQ for supporting KVHS and the animals in our care! 🐾

09/29/2026

I just saw this ad show up in my feed and I wanted to share it. Royal River Grill is preparing to celebrate 25 years in business. That's honestly incredible. That is one hell of an accomplishment. Here's to them.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DmhYQXPvq/

Join us October 1st for 25 Years on the River! 🥂

Celebrate with us on the deck from 3–6 PM for a special evening featuring $1 Maine oysters, a selection of sparkling wines & Ch*****ne from Pine State Distributors, and live violin music by Emily Sclar.

We can’t wait to raise a glass and celebrate 25 years with you! 🦪✨

09/28/2026

More news about us, The Kingtide and what’s coming in the new year

This week’s Maine Food & Dining Report includes word of the relaunch of Sonder & Dram🍸 in Lewiston and Rift Arcade🕹️ in Biddeford, of the opening of The Mustard Public House in Buxton, of The Kingtide restaurant under development in Freeport and a second location for Ani's Bagel Cafe🥯 under construction in Wells. It also shares news about the Maine Canned Fish cannery in Topsham, a Ch*****ne🍾 dinner taking place at Aragosta in October, and additional reports from Brunswick, Kennebunk, Auburn, South Portland, Gardiner, and Cumberland. Visit our website (link in profile) to read the article for all the details.

09/28/2026

WOW! I guess we are more known around the state that I realized. Yesterday we stopped into Gill's in Portland and the bartender/owner recognized us somehow. That was really great but this, this is really great. A lot of these types of lists you can tell were done by just reading some Yelp reviews and posting it for clicks but you can tell from the text that they have in fact been in for dinner at least once.

Maine.com list us as one of the top restaurants in the state.
https://maine.com/guides/best-bistros-in-maine

"Rambler Irish Bistro belongs on a list of Maine's best because it does what bistros do best: execute classics with precision and care. This is pub food that respects both tradition and technique - the kind of cooking that makes a simple dish like bangers and mash feel revelatory. The sausages snap between your teeth, the mash yields creamy and rich, and the sauce hits that perfect note of sweetness that casual kitchens rarely find.

Tucked on Main Street in downtown Yarmouth, Rambler occupies an intimate space where you can hear the kitchen working, see the bar from your table, and feel the collected energy of the room. The fish and chips arrive with thick-cut potatoes, browned and crisp all the way through. The menu is short and rotated regularly, built around Irish and bistro standards executed with genuine skill.

This is the place for a date night when you want something unpretentious but genuinely good, or for an early family dinner where the warm service and lively atmosphere mean everyone leaves happy. The kitchen sources with care. The bartender knows what they're doing. It's the kind of restaurant that invites you to travel purposefully - and stay put once you arrive."