Are you ready to move from a room to a house?

For nearly two decades, chef Harding Lee Smith has operated three of the best known restaurants in Portland, Maine.

His initial restaurant, The Front Room, opened in December of 2005. It was followed by The Grill Room in 2008 and then The Corner Room in 2009. All three restaurants continue to be destinations in the city.

While 'The Rooms' have made their mark in Portland, Harding Lee Smith and Sarah Smith were thinking bigger with their next venture. It's not just a room but an entire a house and you can do more than just eat.

The Mayville Union House Has Officially Opened in Bethel, Maine

In August of this year, the former Gracenote Inn & Spa was sold to a private equity firm for nearly two million dollars.

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The spectacular property located in Bethel, Maine, has been transformed into the Mayville Union House from Harding Lee Smith and Sarah Smith.

According to Portland Food Map, the Mayville Union House is a bit of a blend of the menus from the popular Rooms in Portland.

The current menu from the Mayville Union House features a mix of steakhouse favorites, seafood and vegetarian options as well as a few sandwiches.

Harding Lee Smith is No Stranger to The Bethel, Maine, Area

Nearly 8 years ago, Harding Lee Smith teamed with Sunday River to transform the North Peak Lodge into the Mountain Room.

The unique restaurant sits mid-mountain at Sunday River and features a curated selection of appetizers, salads, toasts as well as sandwiches. The Mountain Room has been a major hit with visitors to the ski resort.

According to the Sun-Journal, the Mayville Union House had their grand opening recently and is available for both dining as well as overnight accommodations.

20 Must-Try Eateries in Central and Northern Maine Worth the Drive

Thanks to our great listeners we were able to compile a list of many of Maine's great restaurants, cafes, pubs and bakeries that are worth a long drive to get to.

These great spots can be found across Central and Northen Maine.

How many have you been to?

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10 Busiest Maine State Park Campgrounds in 2025

Here is a list of Maine's state parks, ranked based on the number of campers in 2025, according to the Maine Bureau of Parks and Land

Note(s): Baxter State Park has private reservations and numbers. You will not see it on this public list. Both Aroostook and Cobscook Bay State Parks did not have camping in 2026 due to closing for improvements.

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