Hawks Nest Lodge & Restaurant

Hawks Nest Lodge & Restaurant Beautiful Restaurant and Lodge located on the Dead River in West Forks, Maine
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The Hawk's Nest Lodge is located in Maine's western mountains along the Dead River and Old Canada Road National Scenic Byway between the Maine coast and Quebec. Experience Maine's world class white water rafting, fishing, ATVing, and hiking during the spring, summer and fall. Enjoy spectacular Maine snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing in the winter. Our lodge in West Forks, Maine i

ncludes a restaurant, pub, huge deck overlooking the Dead River, comfortable suites equipped with satellite TVs , microwave, coffee maker, and of course, free Wi-Fi. The Hawk's Nest Lodge is a popular location for motorcycle, ATV and snowmobile touring clubs that are traveling through Maine's fantastic scenery. Our deluxe suites, pub and restaurant, make The Hawks Nest Lodge the perfect location for your Maine vacation.

Another B E A - utiful Thursday and another TRIVIA invite! We’ve loved watching trivia become a weekly staple for many o...
08/27/2026

Another B E A - utiful Thursday and another TRIVIA invite!

We’ve loved watching trivia become a weekly staple for many of you and hope to continue this tradition right into the fall!

We try to always have something fresh for you to get the weekend going, and tonight we have a new homemade soup by Mr. Rob in the kitchen.

It’s a rich and creamy Corn Chowdah - fresh mirepoix made with a bacon roux, the perfect blend of spices and fresh, local corn and topped with hot and fresh bacon crumble.

Come on in, get yourself a crock, and see if Celeste can stump you with this week’s brain teasers.

Trivia starts at 6!

It’s shaping up to be a heckuva sunset over the Dead River! Only so many more of these to catch this summer from the fro...
08/24/2026

It’s shaping up to be a heckuva sunset over the Dead River! Only so many more of these to catch this summer from the front porch of Hawks Nest Lodge & Restaurant…

Oh, and can confirm - the Shrimp Po’ Boy is an instant crowd favorite. Get it while ya can!

If you’re coming over for Trivia Night tonight (and we think you definitely should!), you are going to want to give thes...
08/20/2026

If you’re coming over for Trivia Night tonight (and we think you definitely should!), you are going to want to give these new specials a go!

*Shrimp Po’ Boy*
TEN tasty fried shrimp, on a bed of lettuce, tomato and a soft 8” sub roll, with a drizzle of house made remoulade. Served with our fresh hand cut fries.

*Homemade Chicken & Sausage Gumbo*
A hearty 10oz portion of Cajun inspired gumbo with just enough kick, filled to the brim with Andouille sausage and shredded dark chicken meat. Made from scratch and LIMITED SUPPLY - don’t miss it!

Grab your crew and put your thinking caps on - Trivia starts at 6pm!

It’s Thursday and you know what that means… it’s a bad day to be fun fact.Celeste is prepped with another stellar round ...
08/13/2026

It’s Thursday and you know what that means… it’s a bad day to be fun fact.

Celeste is prepped with another stellar round of Trivia here at Hawks Nest!

Starts at 6pm and as always, a $25 Gift Card on the line for the winners.

Grab a crew and get over here for some good grub and a few head scratchers.

We couldn’t be more proud and grateful to be a part of this community here in The Forks area! There are so many great pe...
08/12/2026

We couldn’t be more proud and grateful to be a part of this community here in The Forks area!

There are so many great people to meet, places to explore and memories to be made here.

What are you waiting for… come see us!

HOURS CHANGE FOR TODAY (Wednesday 8/12)!Just a heads up, we will be opening at 4pm today instead of the usual 11am.Wing ...
08/12/2026

HOURS CHANGE FOR TODAY (Wednesday 8/12)!

Just a heads up, we will be opening at 4pm today instead of the usual 11am.

Wing Day Wednesdays is still in full-effect... half-off wings open to close!

It’s gonna be a good week to hit Trivia Thursday over here at Hawk’s Nest! On the eve of the Fourth Annual West Forks Ri...
08/05/2026

It’s gonna be a good week to hit Trivia Thursday over here at Hawk’s Nest!

On the eve of the Fourth Annual West Forks Riverfest, not only will the winning team receive a $25 Gift Card as always, but they’ll also take home what some consider the most river-worthy vessel on The Kennebec…

It’ll be a heckuva nice evening to cool off with one of our cold and tasty House Cocktails, too. Fresh rhubarb is back in house, and the Strawberry Rhubarb Marg lives on!

Many thanks to former Trivia Champ, Kimchi Wanders for the bonus prize this week, and in case it really needs to be said…

DISCLAIMER: Please don’t run an Explorer 200 down The Gorge (unless you have extensive training and really, really good friends).

What are you doing on this rainy Thursday evening? We got an idea for ya…TRIVIA NIGHT once again at 6pm! $25 Gift Card o...
07/30/2026

What are you doing on this rainy Thursday evening?

We got an idea for ya…

TRIVIA NIGHT once again at 6pm! $25 Gift Card on the line and the competition has started to get stiff these last few weeks, so sharpen your mental pencils and bring your A-Game!

Some great new dinner specials:

Chicken Parm Skillet - hearty portion of pappardelle noodles, house made red-sauce, nice big breaded chicken breast and topped with real mozzarella and shaved parmesan and baked to perfection in a personal cast-iron Skillet. Served with a side salad of your choice and sourdough garlic bread.

Buffalo Chicken Pizza - a classic done right!

Beth’s Blueberry Cheesecake - get it while it lasts! If you’ve had it you know - get it with our house made blueberry reduction available. And of course, as always Beth’s Famous Carrot Cake!

Not sure we could draw up a better evening for a nice porch sit along the Dead River… oh wait, we sure can - it’s TRIVIA...
07/23/2026

Not sure we could draw up a better evening for a nice porch sit along the Dead River… oh wait, we sure can - it’s TRIVIA NIGHT again at Hawk’s Nest!

⁉️ Celeste is ready with a fresh round of brain teasers, so grab a crew and get over here for a 6pm kickoff! $25 Gift Card to the winning team, so bring your A-game ✅

🍔 The specials board is full of hits! Don’t miss our Pulled Pork Zinger with a half pound of shredded pork smothered in our house blended Whiskey BBQ sauce, tangy pickles, on a toasted brioche bun. Served with a pile of fresh cut fries and crispy coleslaw! Pairs well with one of our Maine craft lagers 🍻 (Pictured here with Banded Brewing Co’s Milltown Lager.)

See you tonight for trivia!

Restaurant open 11a-8pm everyday but Tuesday.

👋 Hawk's Nest is Hiring! 👋 PLEASE SHARE 👋We're looking for the next great couple of people to join our fun and hardworki...
07/21/2026

👋 Hawk's Nest is Hiring! 👋 PLEASE SHARE 👋

We're looking for the next great couple of people to join our fun and hardworking team here at Hawk's Nest Lodge & Restaurant!

Immediate and near term opportunities for a full-time (or part-time) COOK and a part-time HOUSEKEEPER might be calling your name.

If you or someone you know is a motivated, team player with an eye for detail and consistency, and cares about creating a great experience for guests, please reach out or share this opportunity.

We offer competitive pay, care very much about work-life balance (no late nights, two days off in a row always), and strive to make working with us a fun, rewarding, and positive experience!

email: [email protected]
call: 207-663-2020 Opt 2

Address

2989 US Route 201
West Forks, ME
04985

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 8pm
Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 8pm
Sunday 11am - 8pm

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