A little auk

05/26/2026

birds of a feather eat outside together.
maine’s hidden al fresco gem — a little auk — is officially open for the season. join us on nubble point, nestled at the , for lunch and dinner from 12-8pm every day (except saturdays). breakfast begins after the summer solstice on june 22nd. free parking for restaurant guests. live music every wednesday 5-8pm.

while we have a tented al fresco dining “room” and our pergola bar, we may occasionally close due to severe inclement weather or private events. we will always post a notice on our website and instagram stories.

if you haven’t joined us lately, our menu has evolved beautifully this year with new shared plates and even more quintessentially maine options. as an added luxury for our guests, we offer complimentary parking on-site. click the link in our bio to view the new menu. tables are first-come first-served. we do not accept reservations.

05/15/2026

the flock has returned to auk. we’re now open every day except saturday. we’ve made some big changes to our menu this year. first, we’ve replaced the daily boards with plates for sharing (and great for flying solo, too). new dishes include butter-poached local lobster tail with grits and truffle oil, local haddock tagine, local steamers, and zhoug steak tips. second, we’ve added more wellness options to pair with your spa treatments or yoga classes. finally, we’ve curated even more starters, while keeping your favorite wood-fired pizzas, raw bar, and sliders. we can’t to welcome you back.

05/08/2026

the songbirds’ chirping rumors are true. a little auk re-opens for the 2026 season on thursday, may 14th at . we can’t wait to see you again.

10/27/2025

it’s hard to believe the 2025 season started so rainy… but the sun finally came out and stayed. we want to thank everyone in our flock — from our crew to our guests — for our best season yet. we’ll migrate south as snow birds do and return in May, but our sister spots nearby and will be open with weekly specials.

10/21/2025

it’s our last week open for the season — open through Friday with live music on Wednesday from 4-7pm.

09/30/2025

it’s still al fresco season in Maine. we call this time of year “locals’ summer” for a reason.

🍕 $12 wood-fired cheese pizza on Tuesdays + Thursdays
🦪 $2 oysters and shrimp on weekdays from 3-5pm (12 max per table)
🎸 Live music every Wednesday 5-7pm
⏰ Closed on Saturdays and Mondays

09/22/2025

Our updated hours and specials until October 26th.

🕰️ 3-7:30PM on Sundays + Tuesday-Friday. Closed on Mondays and Saturdays.

🍕 $12 cheese pizza on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

🎸 Live music on Wednesdays 4-7PM.

🦪 $2 oysters and shrimp on weekdays 3-5PM (12 max per table).

09/17/2025

the sun is still shining, but our heaters are all ready for fall. 🎸 live music every Wednesday 4-7pm. 🍕 $12 cheese pizza every Tuesday and Thursday. 🦪 $2 oysters and shrimp every weekday from 3-5PM.

specials are for dine-in only.

09/11/2025

09/11/2025

human snowbirds may be flying south, but we’re still here for the fall. open until october 26th. breakfast until september 19th. live music every wednesday from 4-7pm. see full off-season hours and specials at the link in bio.