Explore the Restaurant

Slate Restaurant sits within the elegant Blair Hill Inn, renowned as one of only two Relais & Châteaux properties in Maine—an immediate signal of exceptional culinary and hospitality standards . The dining room overlooks Moosehead Lake from a dramatic fieldstone wall, delivering sweeping vistas that elevate the entire experience.

Chef Kathleen Blake and his team offer a rotating, seasonally driven tasting menu drawn straight from the inn’s gardens and the best local farms, fisheries, and foragers . Dishes change every few days to reflect peak produce, seafood and wild ingredients, so each visit reveals something new and artfully balanced . Reviews praise the meals as “fine dining at its best,” citing standout starters like lobster bisque or diver scallops and entrees like pork chop and perfectly cooked seafood—each elegantly plated and thoughtfully composed.

The beverage program is equally deliberate. Slate features an extensive wine list paired with multi-course dinners, plus a handsome wood‑paneled lounge offering seasonal cocktails, mocktails, charcuterie boards, and bar snacks . Guests who opt for wine pairings speak highly of how expertly each pour is selected, presented, and explained—enhancing both food and moment.

Service is warm yet polished. Guests consistently mention how knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive the staff are, and many highlight memorable personal touches—from gracious greeting by the innkeeper to thoughtful commentary from servers during multi-course experiences . The setting—not eccentric, not stuffy—is relaxed yet upscale. Front parlors, fireplaces, and a wide porch offer elegant spaces before or after the meal to enjoy a drink and lingering conversation as the sun dips behind the mountains.

For lovers of refined cuisine and refined hospitality, Slate Restaurant presents a truly distinguished experience. Whether celebrating a special occasion or simply savoring Maine’s bounty amid stunning landscapes, the combination of seasonally driven dishes, expert beverage pairings, gracious service, and serene lake views makes this a fine‑dining gem worth the journey—reservation recommended.