Ana-Maria Bell
Perhaps my favorite place to eat and drink in all of Maine. Owners Chandler and Zack have created the most peaceful and personable space: soft light, mellow music, charming views, genuine kindness and hospitality.
On the menu is a small but exceptional selection of wines by the glass and small plates.
The food is amazing: carefully sourced, mostly local, not a trace of pretense but an abundance of care. I get the salad every time, and enjoy how it changes with the season. Emily’s oysters are always pristine. I had the best potato salad of my life here. The best panna cotta too, for that matter.
Chandler’s wine recommendations never fail. I love that we can enjoy a glass at the bar and pop into the wine shop as we leave to bring a bottle home.
We visit as often as we can and always feel grateful for the time spent there.
… moreCrystal Monkman
Perfection! What they do, they do well. Food was phenomenal and wine was lovely. Owners are wonderful hosts.
… morePreston Fay
My wife and I have been searching high and low for a top-shelf dining experience in Maine since we arrived. Today, we drove 2-1/2 hours from Bar Harbor to Wiscasset to eat at “In a Silent Way.” It exceeded all expectations. James Beard-level food and wine. From the oysters to the steak tartare and raspberry panna cotta, everything was magnificent. Well worth the drive. Confident sharing, In a Silent Way, is the most elevated food in Maine. And lovely service as well. Gushing.
… moreMorgan Miller
Absolute gem of a spot! Stunning collection of wine. The food is perfection. Impeccably prepared oysters. Great music sets the scene. Great view. Couldn’t recommend more!
… moreBob Bickel
Such a cool, low key vibe with incredible wine and food.
… moreGreat Day Gardens
Amazing hospitality and a great selection of wines. They take pains to source ingredients well and make each dish perfect. The best-kept secret in Wiscasset!
… moreCorning Townsend
I asked for a Rose, and I tasted the wine. I said.. that’s fine, thinking it was just a taste.
But that was it for $16. That might be a difficult sell come winter.
… moreWalter Langshaw
We’ve eaten with here often and every single time it has been an amazing meal. The freshest everything. Thinking about IASW gets my mouth watering.
… moreJoel Pierce
The wine here is divine, and I just had the best eggplant in my life! A very nice setting. This was our second trip to the restaurant, and the first time we were here we had out of this world bread. They do a wonderful job! Check them out for sure!
… morePiers Brecher
The nicest people in town serving some of the best food in Maine. It’s the first place I recommend to out-of-towners and locals alike. Not only is the wine excellent, the salads, oysters, and desserts stand out in particularly in my mind as some of the best I’ve had.
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