Far out on an idyllic spit of land, casually perched on the edge of Cape Porpoise Harbor, is the combo of Pier 77 Restaurant and The Ramp Bar & Grill.

Because Pier 77 and The Ramp are such distinct establishments — that happen to share both ownership and a roof — a two-part bar guide is certainly in order. That being said, let’s first talk about the upper floor that houses the comfortably classy Pier 77.

When you walk into the dining room of Pier 77, you’re immediately greeted by panoramic windows, a beautiful, antique-looking lounge area and a cozy, deeply colored wooden bar. The room is filled with neatly set tables that are crisply accented by stylish, beach-house wainscoting. It’s truly the kind of place where romantic summer dinners are created.

And the bar doesn’t disappoint either. Totaling only about 10 seats, you can rest assured that your libation experience will be well tended. Behind the bar you’ll find all matter of tasty treats that can be combined to create your cocktail of choice. Or you can simply order one of the by-the-glass wines.

Once you find your way into the perfect seaside drink, you should consider pairing it with a snack from the menu, such as a Greek meze plate ($12), or the classic steamed mussels or clams, which can be done one of three different ways ($14).

Whatever you settle upon, the folks at Pier 77 will make sure you have a pleasant, comfortable experience, while ensuring that, despite what the relatively upscale atmosphere may lead you to think, you’ll still leave with a well-padded wallet.

Now, let’s just say that white linen table cloths don’t really get you geared up for a night of boozy camaraderie, nor do the terms “up,” “twist” or “neat” do much for you. If that’s the case, then you might just want to head on downstairs to The Ramp.

This is where locals and summer folk find a spot that’s enjoyable, affordable and pretty gosh darn cool. To reach The Ramp, you walk out and around Pier 77, and literally go down a ramp to the bar.

Before walking through the doors, you might want to pause for a moment to throw down a jacket or sweatshirt on one of the highly coveted Adirondack chairs, which are great places to kick back, relax, rest your beer on the broad arm of your chair, and enjoy the picturesque harbor views. After watching a bit of harbor-side action, head inside to be greeted by the chaotic yet fun and tasteful beach-shanty decor of The Ramp.

One of my favorite parts of the Pier 77/Ramp combo is that you quickly understand that although the two bars have completely different ambiences, you can still have the same incredibly high-quality food and drink in whatever combination suits your fancy.

Peter and Kate Morency, the creators and owners of Pier 77 and The Ramp, cleverly knew that not everyone who likes a martini would shy away from fries and nachos (house-made tortilla chips with salsa fresca, $8), just as folks who prefer Guinness on tap might also like to dine on a Syrian fatoush salad (greens, olives, feta, crisp pita chips, $8).

And so where there is good food and drink, there is common ground. Rub elbows with winers and diners at Pier 77, or talk shop with locals and tourists at The Ramp.

Any which way you look at it, you’ll be sure to find a great view, a cozy seat, some tasty treats and a cold, refreshing, summertime drink.

Johanna Sorrell is a freelance writer who lives in Portland.