State Lunch

State Lunch is by far the best place to have dinner and drinks in the Augusta area. We have eaten here several times since they have opened and the meals have always been incredible. They are always changing up the menu with new dinner options that will wow you with their presentation and flavor. The drink menu themes are fun and always changing. We love the atmosphere here. State Lunch has become our favorite date night spot in the central Maine area. You won't be disappointed!

This place is very unique for where it is. Food is refined and definitely worth the trip. Drinks are strong and precise. The Maine crab stuffed haddock is a killer dish as are the fried croutons arugula salad with tomatoes and goat cheese . In such a small town this is truly exceptional putting it lightly.

Exceptionally good lunch on a Saturday. Garlic parm fries with to-die-for garlic aoli, State Lunch burger with local meat, and vegetarian ramen bowl. For dessert it was carrot cake trifle, a mixed up carrot cake with hazelnut and cream cheese. Delicious and in a fun, upbeat trendy small restaurant. Fabulous staff.

The State Lunch Cheeseburger is one of the most flavorful, best burgers I've ever had...medium rare with a slight char...perfection! Their garlic aioli is not to be missed, choose it with the fries. Slightly more expensive than your average restaurant in Augusta but there is nothing average about State Lunch...it's worth every penny. Fresh, local, homemade, delicious. And don't forget dessert. We had a carrot cake trifle that made our taste buds dance. Highly recommend!

Creative cocktails like grapefruit Sangria. Very well prepared food. Great service. Funky atmosphere. The music was a bit loud for my taste. On the expensive side.

Fantastic spot to check out in Augusta. I was just working in the area for a few weeks and the staff treated me as if I were a regular. Great cocktails and relaxed atmosphere. Do call ahead though, they are victims of their own success and are quite busy.

Met Shawn the owner this morning outside my building and found out he owned the place. Went to try it out and OMG… it’s so good. Kung Pao Brussel Sprouts and spicy shrimp ramen. Definitely my new joint.

Adding that the Kimchi Burger is… 🤤

Visited State Lunch on a warm Spring afternoon and was treated with an absolutely delicious lunch.

The staff was warm and friendly. We decided to sit at the bar where we were told if the daily cocktail specials. We opted for water but the cocktails sounded wonderful.

The venue is a little on the dark side but there was wonderful sunlight streaming in the window.

My friend had the Carrrot Ginger Soup. It was the perfect balance of flavor. You could clearly taste each ingredient. The soup was served with crusty bread lightly toasted and brushed with butter and chopped parsley.

I enjoyed the Tai Red Curry Ramen that offered the perfect amount of heat that didn't overpower the fresh ingredients in the soup. The Ramen noodles are home made, such a wonderful dish.

I highly recommend State Lunch!

State lunch was a wonderful lunch experience. My friends and I were traveling through on a hiking adventure and randomly chose here. We couldn't have made a better choice. The drink menu had plenty to choose from and the menu was well balanced with choices. We tried the bao buns pork and tofu, beautiful! The buffalo chicken wrap was the special, P's hot chicken and muffaletta. Everyone loved their meals, the fries have a delicious seasoning and are plentiful. The portion to price ratio is very reasonable. The atmosphere was chill and the staff was kind and accommodating. No complaints or concerns to be found. Enjoy!!

Last year we came to State Lunch for my birthday. I always wanted to try Raman (not top Raman from the supermarket). I was not disappointed. The staff was friendly and I liked the atmosphere. Fast forward almost a year, and we went back today (11-26-2022). This place still does not disappoint. I didn't have their Ramam this time, but considered it, instead I had a Chicken and Waffles special. I have had Chicken and Waffles at other local places, but this one was probably the best. The waffles were soft on the inside and had a slight crunch to the outside. The chicken was fried, but not too battery and a hint of heat. So good. My wife had a couple of BAO buns with pork belly. They were very good. She also had The Tin Man's heart drink. She said it was fine, nothing memorable. I had the Upside Down off the seasonal drink menu. That was very good (I actually had 2). Very smooth and quite creative. Typically if I have a positive review I don't mention anything that they could improve on, but this time I will. With the chicken and waffles they could have a little more syrup. They could also have added a hint of heat to the syrup as well. This is a place that we will be going back to, and I have to say that I am disappointed in myself that it took almost a year to go back. A great place for a snack and a drink, or for a nice different meal. A must try.

Oh My! The atmosphere was Awesome, the service was good. The waitress was friendly and attentive. The drinks were the bomb!(fantastic) the presentation of the food was amazing. Whoever owns this place knows what they're doing. Top notch. The food was just as amazing. A little pricey but worth it. I'd definitely recommend this place to friends 😊 and family. 👌🌟🌝

Traveling through from Chicago (and my partner from Indianapolis) we happened upon State Linch looking for a late lunch on our way to the coast. Although it was hard to tell it was anything more than a nice bar from the sidewalk, the coffee shop across the street kindly recommended State Linch among other local spots. Stating it was a “slightly upscale unpretentious gastro bar with an award winning menu”. We couldn’t pass up a recommendation like that and jetted across the street. I ordered the red Thai chicken Ramen with chili garlic oil and he ordered the State Lunch Burger. We split both. The burger was the most flavorful, juicy burger with the perfect amount of crisp char and placed on a bun that was light but held up to the burger with a wonderful aoli. The garlic, pepper Parmesan fries were amazing.

The ramen was full and flavorful with the right balance of kick and the chicken was so tender. We literally drank up every drop.

The kicker was the selection of local brew on tap and they sent us up the street to buy a 4 pack to take home. A quaint town and incredible food. This was well worth the trek off the beaten path.

Stopped in for dinner and drinks, and was not disappointed! Everyone was very friendly and the cocktails and food were both excellent. Would definitely recommend!

The Sciracha Chicken Wings are SO DELICIOUS! Just WOW! Best flavors I've ever had and I have a lot of wings in my life. Tastes amazing with both the Chive(Ranch like) sauce and the garlic aioli!
The Chicken Sandwich they had on the dinner special this Friday night was the best chicken sandwich we've ever had as well!
Highly recommend trying State Lunch while you're in Augusta.

We live in Sidney and this is the best meal to get in the whole state! The ramen is incredible lunch or dinner. Bao buns are always to please. And the specials (we had the fried chicken) will make you wake up in the morning craving more. To top that, crispy fries. Our server, Joc, has been serving us for 3 years and is always the best. A repeat must eat!

This place is a hidden gem!! The atmosphere was so cool. As my hubby and I were seated, Dirty Dancing played on one of the TV's and another movie I didn't recognize but with a lot of actors in their younger years. The drink I got was called "The Molly Ringwald" and it was delicious. My hubby ordered their chicken and waffles and the waffle even had cheddar cheese in it. It was AMAzing, order it for sure if you go! I ordered the ramen and it was yummy, but I liked the chicken and waffles better. We also ordered the pork belly bao buns and they were perfect. So tender and salty deliciousness. Hit the spot for sure and we will be back!

Incredible food, and incredible service. The entire staff was welcoming and friendly. Jazz was an excellent host, offering me tips on places to visit. The chicken and waffles were the best I've ever had, period.

This experience along makes me wish I could visit Augusta more often. If anyone at State is reading this: Keep it up! Yall rock!

Had the vegetarian ramen and it was the best ramen I've had in my life, super flavorful and full of goodies and noodles had a good texture. Also tried an AC Slater cocktail, which had guava and mascarpone and it was super smooth and pleasant tasting. It's pretty casual while still being upscale, and everyone's just super pleasant and it's just a great place to grab a bite.

My first time to State Lunch in downtown Augusta. I have heard great buzz about this eatery, and it is well deserved!! The atmosphere is cool and laid back with local artistry. There is bar seating as well as tables. Many craft cocktails, and at least 30 whiskeys from which to choose. Local draught beers are on tap as well. Also a great wine list.
The menu is streamlined, but eclectic with the eye catching homemade Shio Ramen Bowls. I chose the Spicy Shrimp Shio Ramen Bowl ($18), consisting of 6 plump shrimp, perfectly cooked ramen, mushrooms, cabbage, bean sprouts, jalapeño, chili oil, scallions, and a halved soft cooked egg. WOW!! This was the best ramen bowl I have ever eaten. The depth of the broth was so complex, well balanced and flavorful. So good!!! Many other tantalizing menu offerings. Absolutely superb! Get here!!

Always a great experience! Everything ok the menu is delicious, the themed drinks are always fun to explore, and the staff are wonderful! 5 stars!