Crisscross the battle lines and centuries at GrantLee's 20th Maine Tavern & Grill™, a Civil War-themed family restaurant serving Northern and Southern-style food in Farmington, Maine. From the environment to the food, everything at our family restaurant is tied into the Civil War. Not only will you love the food, you get to experience a piece of the action. Contact us to learn more about our menu of delicious food.
Civil War Restaurant All of our Northern and Southern-style food and drink is based on the history of the Civil War. All of our portions are generous and we tie in history with the names of our quality food and drinks. For example, only at GrantLee's™ can you eat a "Gettysburger™" or a "Vicksburger™"! You will love the food and be fascinated by the history at our family restaurant.
Historical Memorabilia March to see the amazing Civil War memorabilia at our family restaurant. Our collection of authentic and reproduction memorabilia from the civil war will astound any Civil War buff. We also have a comfortable atmosphere and are a relaxing place to be.
Daily Specials Order one of our daily lunch and dinner specials tied into the Civil War history at our tavern and grill. For example, one special is named after the Battle of the Ironclads. It is a seafood dish that comes in 2 versions for the 2 sides. The deep-fried version is called the Merrimac while the baked version is the Monitor.
About Us
The GrantLee’s™ concept began in 1999 with the combination of Richard’s interest in the Civil War and his wife Vicki and daughter Danielle’s dream of owning a family restaurant. Richard’s tramp lineman background had the family living in various parts of the United States from Maine to Florida and many states in between. This helped create the concept by realizing the distinctive differences of Northern and Southern foods. The family also realized that many people today don’t really know an important part of history that our country went through.
After looking at a number of states from Tennessee to Florida, and with the large extended family here in the Farmington Maine area, it was decided to open the first GrantLee’s Tavern & Grill™ in this little Log Cabin. It also gave them an opportunity to highlight the 20th Maine Regiment and the important role it played in the “War between the States”. With the help of family and friends and the dedication and many days of hard work, their dream became a reality.
So in keeping a part of history alive, like when General Grant and General Lee met at Appomattox Court House in April 1865 to re-unite the country, we invite you to come to GrantLee’s 20th Maine Tavern & Grill™ and enjoy a true southern dish, a Yankee dish or perhaps a combination of the two. Because here at GrantLee’s™, it is the place where people come together.
Our Mission
Here at GrantLee's™, our mission is two fold. Not only do we want to provide our visitors a good meal at a reasonable price, we also take pride in the fact that our visitors can learn about an important part of our contry's history. A wise man once said: "Those who don't know history are destined to repeat it.
Contact us in Farmington, Maine, to learn more about the Civil War and eat some amazing food at our tavern and grill, as well.
