Stop and eat at the Blue Moose

by Staff Pioneer Times
16 years ago

    MONTICELLO — Motorists traveling north of Houlton on U.S. Route 1 should always be on the lookout for moose. There’s a spot just south of Monticello where you’ll spot one every time, but don’t try to avoid it — it’s the Blue Moose Restaurant and well worth a much closer look.
    The parking lot’s usually crowded and the rustic log cabin looks small from the road, but inside there’s plenty of room to sit down, open up the extensive menu and order up some delicious home-cooked food. There’s also lots of friendly conversation to be shared.
    Owner Bob Lalone purchased the Blue Moose, conveniently located along the ITS 83 snowmobile and ATV trail, 14 years ago. He attributes his restaurant’s popularity with locals and out-of-towners to the fact that everything served by his staff is made fresh. “There’s nothing frozen or pre-packaged here. We even started cooking with canola oil long before it was the thing to do,” Lalone said.
    The Blue Moose Restaurant specializes in seafood, steaks and chicken. The beef is all Angus certified and the seafood arrives two times a week from Maine Shellfish, out of Ellsworth. Seafood and chicken is breaded in-house and made to order. Also, diners may enjoy a beer, cocktail or glass of wine with their meal.
    Lalone offers an All-You-Can-Eat Fish and Chips Special every day and a Prime Rib Special on Friday and Saturday nights. Plan on getting to the Blue Moose early as reservations are not accepted. Plans are in the works to offer three All-You-Can-Eat Specials on Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting this fall.
    A 20 percent Senior Citizen Discount is honored every day at the Blue Moose, making it a regular destination for Aroostook’s more seasoned residents. A full breakfast menu offers something for everyone.
    The Blue Moose Restaurant is open Tuesdays through Thursdays, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Fridays through Sundays, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The phone number is 538-0991.
    Said Lalone, “We are known for great food, great service and reasonable prices. What more can you ask for?” Stop at the Blue Moose and see what everyone’s talking about. You won’t be disappointed.