I found this place on Yelp, and it's hard to find one like this off-season if you want seafood,…read morelobsters, and clams. It's casual, quick, and affordable. You order at the counter, and they bring the food out to you. Lobsters this time of year are not cheap. But we got a deal; for $68.99, we got 3 hard-shell lobsters, added 2 lbs of steamers for $5.99/lb., and came with a roll and coleslaw. It was perfect! And BF added a cheeseburger as well and 2 waters. The total bill with tax was around $98. You can't ever beat that. The coleslaw was good that I had to get 2 more for $3. Service was friendly. 5 stars!

Best seafood we've had on this vacation to Maine. My wife ordered a lobster roll and I had the…read moremixed fried seafood (pint). We also shared a cheese fries. Everything "hit the spot", we were very satisfied. Loved the breading they use for the fried seafood. My wife's lobster roll had a decent amount of meat on a toasted bun (the way it should be), it was very tasty also. Staff was very friendly and the indoor dining area was a cozy & inviting atmosphere. We'll definitely be back again, hopefully for another time while on this current vacation !

I really only ordered chicken wings, but they are so good. I just can't stand how good they are the…read morebiggest problem this place has is they never have enough wings to end the night in my opinion but anyways they're awesome and everybody's nice.

We've lived up in this area for a year now and driven by this place daily. Not sure why we never…read morestopped in. Let me tell me you... won't be making that bad choice again. This is a new FAVORITE!!!!!!! I was surprised there's actually room for sit down dining as that was one of the reasons we didn't stop in to be honest. So for anyone wondering. Yes come sit! The prices are wonderful. The portions are HUGE! I ate some, and had enough for dinner the next night. They have a chicken was the best fried chicken pieces that I have ever had! It was cut how perfectly I would in my own home, super tender and the breading was SOOOOO good! The flavor has me craving it right now They have a ton of options for everyone, and a whole cooler of drink choices They're active on social media, and post specials daily, so watch there! Always some yummy surprises

The Red Barn is a legendary Augusta, Maine restaurant. A fixture in the community, if you will…read more They've been a part of the Augusta landscape for decades (since '77). What are they famous for you ask? Well, seafood...of course. Specifically, the lobster roll. My boyfriend loves the lobster roll! I had the popcorn chicken basket with crinkle fries that I could eat everyday if given the choice. The seasoning and breading are just right & fried until golden brown without sacrificing safe cooking or flavor. Another one of those busy places-it's a restaurant that attracts locals and tourists. They've always got inspirational quotes on their marquee. Outdoor patio seating (tables with umbrellas) and a no-frills, basic interior decor. Gives total seaside vibes.

Several members of our family are fans of Red Barn's chicken, haddock and fries so we make it a…read morepoint to dine in when we are in the area. Food quality has been consistent but prices are definitely up. I think they offered smaller portions and more options for dipping sauces. Service is quick and friendly. There are dining areas inside as well as outside. I appreciate that there is plenty of parking spaces.

Fantastic meal. The decoration and layout of the restaurant is super fun. There were some fun…read morelobster claw pillows near where we sat that made for good pictures along with all of the other great decorations. There are also some great views of the water. Clams were fantastic and tasted fresh. Onion strings were also good. Service was fantastic. A guest with me mentioned they thought their sandwich was breaded and made a mistake and they kindly and immediately told them they would happily replace it for something else to make them happy. The guest chose not to take up their offer and still enjoyed their meal. Highly recommend checking out this restaurant. Great food, great service, and a lot of charm!

$100+ This past weekend, my significant other and I went up…read moreto Maine for a trip. I was looking for the best seafood place I could find I googled and this restaurant came up as one of the best to go to in Maine. We were staying up near Waterville so we were trying to find something good and something with a beautiful outlook of the ocean. It happened to be cold that day because it had been raining all day, but we were happy about just being by the ocean and finding a good place to sit and eat. First off as it was very unusual, you had to go up to the counter and order your dinner so that was no big deal. My other half had ordered the salmon. I ordered what I thought was a lobster dinner and we had also ordered some steamed clams is an appetizer. The meal did take quite a bit of time in order for it to come out, but when it finally came out, everything came out really warm and ready to eat. The first thing I was concerned about is I had a lobster on a plate paid $35 for a lobster on a plate. Back home in Vermont I could've gone down to the local grocery store. Gotten a one and a quarter pound lobster, which is only a little less than what I ordered for eight dollars. The only problem is it would've traveled several dozen miles. I was hoping for a very good one right from the ocean and I was hoping to have dinner not just a lobster. But I let it go so I started to dig into my clams. I opened up my first clam, put it in my mouth and proceeded to start chewing nothing but dirt. I looked in the shell. The shell was covered in dirt. The clam had not been cleaned out, expelling the dirt out of it. I opened a second one and it was just full of sand. I sent them back to the kitchen and was told by the chef that it's normal to have a little bit of grit. I know this because I clean my own clams at home before I eat them. There was more than a little bit of dirt. It looked like he had just gone out to the beach picked them himself, threw them in the pan and then steam them. My significant others salmon came out not even looking pink. It was a weird shade of Rosie pink. It just didn't look very appetizing. None of his dish look very appetizing. I did eat the lobster. The business offered me a couple of things and after having a amount of dirt left in my mouth I really just wanted to try and enjoy the lobster not a lobster dinner so they didn't offered me the money back. Well it's been a week later and I haven't received any of my money back Either. I don't know if it's because we were out of town or what I felt like we weren't treated very well at this restaurant as much as you all seem to enjoy it. I was looking for the best main dinner before I went home the next day and I was so letdown. If I go back to Maine, I'll have to try and pick one of the other restaurants that are labeled the best because this would not be a place I'd be willing to return to.

Cooked 15 min. Black rot...stink...customer service terrible saying I undercooked...15 is normal…read moreSmells rotten

I wish I could give more stars since the fam and I come up to Maine multiple times a year and Mac's…read moreis right on the way. We only tried New England clam chowder. It was pretty expensive for two pints and it was watery and very herby. And not in a good way. Maybe we'll stop for a lobster roll but at their prices, we probably won't unfortunately

excellent as usual been coming for years- excellent energy…read moreof an amazing crew cooking up fresh lobsters and seafood never been disappointed in 10 years price is market value byob and blueberry pie! dress warm due to the stiff breeze!!

I visited here on a frigidly cold day in Jan 2026. Take out only during off season…read more I was led into a really cold space where fresh seafood in water is kept. I ordered a bowl and cup of lobster stew, paid, and waited in my car as instructed. The lobster stew was brought out to me. A simple flavorful, traditional lobster stew broth with chunks and chunks of delectable lobster. My goodness! Divine. I can only imagine how marvelous it must be to dine here in the warmer months, outside on picnic tables with a most spectacular view! I hope to get to do that!

Have been 3x to Cafe Louis betw Sept 2024 - Dec 2025. The first visit was on Labor Day Monday…read more2024...it was uh-mazing! I thought it was the bomb, esp the food and service. Have returned twice since then. As the menu is small and hasn't changed since my first visit, the charm has worn off. I usually share the roast half chicken plus 2-3 sides. The meal was absolutely flavorful on my first visit but not so much the last visit in Dec 2025. Maybe it was a bad night? I thought the flavors fell flat and service was not as attentive. I was celebrating the holidays by treating friends to dinner and had to wave down someone twice to order rounds of drinks. I will give any establishment 20 stars if they are paying attention as to whether your glass is half empty. For me, the food can be excellent or blah but excellent service can make or break a restaurant.

First off the food was delicious. The question is what are you willing to ignore to enjoy it?…read moreStarting with cleanliness -- spider webs above our table and food stains on the walls. (See pics) Hospitality is completely absent. No one made eye contact for a prolonged period of time after we entered. Yes, it is a very small space, but there was one waiter and one bartender. Never received set ups. We rooted around in an exposed cabinet and snagged our own. And they don't carry any sodas whatsoever. So... enjoy the food but pack your patience and perhaps don't look too hard at the walls of the dining room.

Food: I got a fish basket with onion rings and clam chowder. The fish and onion rings were both…read moreserved hot and crispy after being cooked to perfection. The basket came with a side seaweed salad that was a refreshingly pleasant change of pace from most fish n chips places. The clam chowder was thick and rich. It was jam packed with meat and potatoes. Definitely come with an empty stomach because they have great portion sizes and the food is fantastic. Service: The service here is great! Everyone is friendly and happy to answer questions. They keep busy running food to customers and keeping the picnic area tidy. Ambience: The picnic area is super clean and well maintained. They have a wheelchair assessable picnic table, and a well stocked condiment table. The view is beautiful. This is a lovely place to get lunch and enjoy the weather.

Was excited to try this place. Went to the location outside of "downtown" Boothbay Harbor. Got the…read morelobster roll (they say meat of 1.5 lb lobster) not sure if I believed that but maybe it is. The garlic butter to drizzle on top was sooo good. Market price memorial day weekend was $30 for the basket with fries and coleslaw. Asked about upgrading to onion rings they said small upcharge ($2 diff price on menu, so assumed that) it was $4 each. So should have each just gotten the fries included and ordered side of onion rings so not sure the $4 upcharge is worth it. Clams were good, not huge portion. I think the soups are popular there as well. The baskets come with an edible orchid which was a cute touch. You order from food truck (they take cards), outdoor picnic table seating and restrooms on site. There is also a location downtown Boothbay Harbor as well. Google maps still showed temporarily closed, I know we're early in the season so maybe check their Facebook page for the most recent updates.

I had a fantastic dinner and drinks tonight! Never stopped here before but Kira was an awesome…read morebartender, great food recommendations and conversation. I had some oysters, crab cake and the stuffed fish along with very well prepared martinis. This will 100% be my go to when I'm in town!

We had a wonderful time there. The atmosphere was excellent. It is a perfect date night option…read more Their food was a little slow to serve, but the flavor is amazing. The seafood is very fresh, and they really put some thoughts making them. The service is friendly and professional. There is no complaint at all.

This is the spot for the best food, atmosphere & service in western Maine..cash is king.read more

A diamond in the rough! This was an amazing find!! The wait staff and owner were so nice and made…read moreyou feel like you were at home. The restaurant is very casual and quaint. The menu isn't overloaded, so choosing a dish is simple. They have an option to fit everyone and as the name says, they're are little salt-n-pepper with a twist of sugar. Very unique and the food is delicious, from the appetizers all the way to their desserts! If you're in the area, definitely stop by here! You'll be glad you did!