WASHINGTON—Just down the road from Union where Jillian Lary and Brian Fickett, owners of Sterlingtown Public House live and work, sits a roadside take-out called The Spot by Sterlingtown, the couple’s third business venture in four years.

The Spot is not your average take-out stand and is designed to be a destination in itself.

Sitting back from the busy Route 17 road that connects the Midcoast to Augusta, it boasts an enclosed screened-in area that seats about 20 with an outdoor beer garden area that can seat about 45 people.

“We moved here about four years ago and opened the restaurant, and then opened the café and just feel that this area is a culinary destination and hotspot,” said Fickett. “It’s all about providing the community with another option.”

The Spot’s main offerings include a smashburger that customers can customize their way with different toppings and sauces, all complimentary as part of the price.

“We’ve got fries, onion rings, and lobster rolls sourced locally,” said Fickett. “I know a lot of people inland really would like to have some seafood out this way.”

They’ll also serve Shaker Pond ice cream cones and hot fudge sundaes.

“They’re out of Alfred Maine, a brand that you don’t see a lot of around here, but their product is top notch and they’re great folks to work with,” he said.

With a liquor license, The Spot is able to provide craft Maine and New England beers in the can, such as Allagash and Lawson’s Finest Liquids, as well as wine, and cider.

Lary and Fickett are going for the fun, family-friendly, and cool hangout-for-friends vibe with reggae playing all day and Pacifico beer on the menu.

“We’re kind of going for the beachy vibe out here with corn hole, a slack line, a hammock, so it’s just a cool spot to come hang and be low-key,” he said.

The Spot will be open Wed-Sunday noon to 8 p.m. Find them on Facebook.

Kay Stephens can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com