Augusta | River's world…..

Did I mention Otto’s By The River was a funky little restaurant?

I think their furniture proves it.

But aside from lovely cocktails and the owner trying to make my husband vomit (see previous Otto post), the reason we’ll go back is the food.

My crab dip was literally one of the best I’ve ever had… and I love crab. I’ve had a few.

The husband’s butternut squash soup? Thick, hearty and a meal unto itself.

Butterfly pea tea lemonade? Tasty and pretty.

I forgot to photograph my chicken Caesar wrap but it was equally as good as the special my husband plowed through.

A perfectly cooked venison filet with mushroom and caramelized onions, garlic mashed and green beans. To say we were too full for dessert is an understatement, we positively waddled out the door.

Next to this fabulous building.

It was a post office, then a state government admin site … but now it’s for sale. A developer is thinking of making it into condos that would go for $750k each.

Must be nice.

But hey, for that price at least you get a great view of the sturgeon.

Though not all of them look thrilled at the prospect.

🤣

We discovered a new restaurant last week that is definitely going on our ‘must return’ list.

Located in downtown Augusta, Maine’s capital… but nowhere near most attractive city.

There’s been a rejuvenation movement in the old section of town for the past few years. New businesses remodeling old buildings, fresh plantings… and most importantly, whimsically painted sturgeon.

Otto’s was indeed by the river.

And if it hadn’t been so hot we might have sat outside.

This is a fun and quirky place.

And though the main dining room was closed for lunch, we had no trouble bellying up to the bar.

One fabulous summer sangria in…

We were enjoying the vibe and chatting with the owner’s sister who was mixing drinks.

Before long the owner came over with menus, and seeing that my husband was drinking beer… asked him if he wanted this little bit of ale that was just poured. They only have bottles and cans, nothing on tap… he said it was just the extra that would otherwise be tossed.