Best corned beef and cabbage / boiled dinner we've ever had! My whole family raved about this, even the ones who aren't usually big fans of this type of thing, because the seasoning was perfect!! We've also eaten in, eaten on the patio, and done takeout on other occasions and have never been disappointed. One of our favorites from the regular menu is bangers and mash. Never disappoints! read more

King Eider's Pub - Corned beef and cabbage St Patrick's Day special (takeout) - Pubs Near Me - Damariscotta, Maine

We went twice more to King Eider's this visit because a friend of ours likes their beer menu. It was actually better this time than the last few times we went. First time our server was totally disinterested and obviously didn't want to be there and barely spoke. Second time our server (Becky?) was awesome. Becky was friendly, made recommendations, and was just a great people person. Becky was also the only server I saw upstairs and was on the run most of the time. Food was good pub food (untraditional fish and chips and chicken sandwich), but kind of just tossed on the plate. You don't come here to admire the food, but it is good. The place is always packed, but centrally located with some outside seating. Not a favorite of mine, but a good meal if people don't want to walk to another place. Do not sit on the bottom floor, our friends here always say, and I experienced it, service is hit or miss. Wait just a few more minutes for a table on the second or third floor. read more

King Eider's Pub - Untraditional Fish N' Chips $23.99 July 2022 - Pubs Near Me - Damariscotta, Maine

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Lovely homey pub-style interior, terrific menu with broad choices. Unusually strong whiskey menu (bourbon, rye, scotch, irish - whatever suits your fancy). The Wrapped In Flannel cocktail was fantastic - grab that one if you come this winter. Appetizers: we had the scallops wrapped with bacon, crab cakes, buffalo wings and mussels. They were all strong dishes, but the mussels and wings were unusually good. My daughter wolfed down her chicken piccata, and the rest of us very much enjoyed our steamed lobster with drawn butter. You just can't beat it. read more

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My husband, nephew, and I ate lunch here today. Off season. Our waitress was Sara, and she was friendly and welcoming. Hubby had the special price rib dip and coleslaw. He said the coleslaw was "a triumph"! He also enjoyed the sandwich very much. The neph had the chicken bacon ranch sandwich and fries. I had the vegy melt (add bacon) and fries. Very very good food. Great, casual atmosphere and prices were good also. Definitely recommended!!!! read more

Nice atmosphere, the wait staff are always so friendly and service is fast! I love the Irish look it has...and a wonderful spot for outside eating, weather permitting. The menu has alot to choose from as well! It's at the top of my list for places to eat! read more

The only problem I have with this place is I stay too long. Best steak and ale pie I've ever had and I'm a frequent UK and Ireland traveler. Great whiskey choices. I'm pleasantly surprised by the red wine selection. I don't drink US red wines and there were excellent choices from Spain and France. Great food, pours and vibe. Great Craic King Eiders. read more

King Eider's Pub - 1st floor bar - Pubs Near Me - Damariscotta, Maine

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Exemplary execution of English pub grub. Your favorites taken to perfection. Yes, it is pricey, and the food incredibly dense--the perfect fare for a bitterly cold day. I have been to coastal big cities, paid the same and gotten crap. Not here. The brews in tap are on point. The crab cakes are chock full of crab. The only downside are that the crab was not left chunky like we like. The haddock picatta was tangy and balanced with salty. The stuffed haddock was an amazingly generous portion overstuffed with crab, lobster and scallop. That was the headliner of the meal. Needed a to go box. And will certainly return for more. read more

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Great place to sit back and enjoy the out door seating. Just ordered a Bloody Mary that come with 3 chilled oysters. So good. My husband ordered the oysters with horseradish vodka. He said it was good too. Very friendly service and a beautiful day. A win win for us! read more

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A couple friends and I stopped here on our way back to Boothbay Harbor from a beach day at Pemaquid. Another friend has recommended stopping in Damariscotta for their oysters and since I'm a big oyster fan, I couldn't pass that up. King Eider's came up in my online search as having the best oysters in Damariscotta so we had to stop. There is outdoor dining but we opted to sit inside because there was a thunderstorm threatening. We sat on the first floor by the bar which, just be warned, is a pretty tight space so if you're paranoid about Covid, I would suggest sitting outside. In normal times, it would be perfectly cozy and pub-like! Another warning: they card everyone, no exceptions, so don't forget your ID like I did. Since we were here just for a quick snack my husband and I ordered oysters on the half shell and clam chowder. Honestly, I wasn't a big fan of the clam chowder but the oysters were great! I was initially a little put off by how large the oysters are since my preference is for small ones (had some sketchy large oysters in the past) but these were delicious! Everyone in my group ended up trying at least one. Also, one of my friends in our group ordered their mussels and truly there must've been 100 mussles in this bowl, it was amazing. The entire party of 6 ended up helping her eat them and we still couldn't finish them all so that's definitely a dish that's a good bang for your buck. I do wish we could've had a proper lunch/dinner but the oysters, chowder, and mussels hit the spot for a light snack. read more

King Eider's Pub - Pubs Near Me - Damariscotta, Maine

Blackened haddock sandwich with fries, fantastic! Big thick perfectly cooked spicy haddock and massive amount of delicious fries. Highly recommend! And great service at the bar - friendly & efficient bartender/waiter! Comfortable & pleasant atmosphere too! read more

We only went there for drinks and an appetizer two days in a row actually. The mussels were fantastic. A very friendly place with a huge selection of whiskey, not that we had any. The bartender was awesome and it being a hot day refilled our water glasses multiple times. We would definitely try it for lunch or dinner. read more

We got here around 7, and had a half hour wait for the 3 of us. We got the oysters here since Damariscotta oysters are supposed to be well-known, and while they were huge, we were able to find cheaper ones (it was ~$3) at other places such as Eventide. We also got cocktails - First Fire, Hot Cider Cocktail, and Allagash White, which were all good. read more

Great food and service since the take-over!!! Our favorites stayed with new menu items like Thursday prime rib.

The food and service was wonderful! I had the Steak and Ale pie. Couldn't have been better. Our server (Becca?) and her trainee (Allison?) went above and beyond to assure that we were pleased. This was our first meal upon arriving in Maine and, in my opinion, the best. My friends had the haddock sandwich and raved about how good they were! read more

Haddock chowder was excellent. Offerings were limited. The beverage was hard to be below average. Service good. Bar tenders need engagement with patrons read more

Stopped in here while the fam was shopping. I ordered a local IPA and the oysters Newburg. Both were delish! The service was friendly and I would return most definitely read more

We explored Damariscotta last Sunday and stumbled onto King Elder's Pub and Restaurant. WOW! What a treat. We ordered a lot/way too much and were delighted to have ample leftovers. we started with one of their regular margaritas- superb- the bartender is gifted with a generous pour. now on to the apps and we just kept eating. Have the fries - just do it. Our wait person Ashley was the best. She made sure we hit the biggies. The falafel app was delish, the sauce made it. my full platter of spareribs was the meatiest juiciest I've ever had - even got 3 meals from them. Just order it. The salads were fresh, delicious and perfect. Ashley took care of us all the way through. Order a salad too. we sat upstairs, and by the time we left it was packed and jamming. nice vibe. Hard working staff- thanks so much Ashley- outstanding cocktails and food. what a fab place. We will be back. read more

We made a last minute reservation and got the last table in the bar on a Friday night in August. We were greeted immediately by the host and our waitress was very friendly. She was able to make menu customizations. I had the crab sandwich which was disappointing. The crab cake was mostly filler. My husband had the hamburger which he said was very tasty. The fries were just OK. While we did not have any mixed drinks, their liquor selection looked impressive. read more

Cozy place, super friendly and accommodating staff, adorable patio area. First time here and I'm a fan! read more

King Eider's Pub - Cute patio area! - Pubs Near Me - Damariscotta, Maine

Thanks for taking the time to respond to my review Scott. If you say the oysters didn't come from a 5 gallon bucket I'll believe you. However, they definitely DID NOT come from the shells they were served in; way too small. Plus when I was leaving I saw a woman sitting next to me had a dozen oyster shells on her plate and her shells were completely full. Looked like there were 2 oysters in each shell. Even commented to her that I was jealous that her oysters were so big. Made me wonder if she had ordered 2 dozen and they were served doubled up in 12 shells. In any event should I experience something like this again I will contact the manager regardless of who is present as you suggest. read more

King Eider's Pub never disappoints. Been going to the pub for thirty years. Great atmosphere, wonderful service, good food, and great beer selection. Only disappointment was no Baxter on tap today. However, Maine Beer Company "Lunch" served as a solid replacement. Get a reservation to ensure you have a table in the pub. read more

COVID and the service industry have taken a freaking hard hit. That being said, you have have two spectrums of customers coming in - particular ones and understanding ones that effect how they treat restaurant employees. We came into King Eiders with 7 adults and 2 babies under the age of 10 months. Coming in that can be an automatic red flag table but with some fair warnings to Jessie, she still reassured us that she was excited and ready to take on whatever came her way. Her knowledge and notice on food, bathroom door may getting stuck, or a baby changing station was very appreciated and did not go unnoticed. She even saves birds!!! How much better can she get. To top it off, the babies made a littleeeeeee mess and she was super understanding from what we could clean. THANK YOU JESSIE!!! YOU MADE OUR LAST NIGHT IN MAINE A MEMORABLE ONE IN THIS UNPRECEDENTED TIME! read more

King Eider's Pub - Here is a photo of one of the messes that was made! Great service and even better human - JESSIE - Pubs Near Me - Damariscotta, Maine

First time at the King's. I felt welcomed by the friendly staff, the great food and variety of drinks. It was a short visit for appetizers and drinks at the bar. The bar tender Rebecca was friendly and accommodating. Many thanks for the great service! We will definitely be back!! read more

King Eider's Pub - Beautiful building - Pubs Near Me - Damariscotta, Maine

This was recommended by a friend and it was very good food and pleasant wait staff The oysters were grand in size and very fresh. The grilled chicken was very good. The French fries were homemade and just screaming for malted vinegar and salt read more

King Eider's Pub - Having a lunch before the oyster and wine cruise - Pubs Near Me - Damariscotta, Maine

Great food. Ok service. Maybe they were super busy because it was Easter Sunday and we were in the area. We both got the burgers with pub fries and the food was so amazing that I forgot to take a picture . They have vegan options too which made me feel good because it is hard to find vegan options in "remote" Maine. read more

The oysters are shucked for each order. Using a unique device that makes it easy to serve each oyster in its oceanic nectar.

Over the years we've enjoyed this delightful pub over and over. Always, we've enjoyed the service and found the offerings delicious. Once again, we headed here for lunch. After a short wait, we were shown to a booth upstairs. We noticed others who had reservations were seated earlier, but still the wait was brief. Our server was quick to greet us and offer drinks and appetizers. The first choice was as dozen local oysters served with cocktail sauce, horseradish and lemon and presented on the half shell on ice. Yep they were briny, fresh and delicious. Then entree choices arrived: seafood chowder in a light cream sauce, seafood pot pie-biscuit crust on the top and creamy inside brimming with chunks of fresh seafood, the crab cake sandwich lightly seared and served on brioche bun with lettuce, tomato and tarter sauce with a crunchy and not gooey coleslaw on the side, and the final and 4th entree was the special: lobster melt salad with a glob of melted Swiss cheese over fresh lobster on bed of greens. Afterwards we shared the bread pudding with caramel and rum deliciousnesses. We will always return. We left pleasantly full and very happy. read more

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Excellent. We didn't make Reservations before getting there and drove 1.5 to eat there. We were fortunate to be able to make one while we were there. Did some local shopping while we waited. Got in on time, had a nice view from our window seat. The food was excellent and the service was great. The Seafood Pot Pie was delicious! Wish I had ordered it, but it was a little pricey for my budget. $31.99 for the lunch portion. The waitress did charge my card twice, one for mine and one for my cousins, but that was quickly resolved. Would recommend it if you're in the area. read more

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Having lived in big cities LA, Atlanta and Dallas and hitting all the pubs of note in each, King Eider's stands WAY out! In fact I would say it's heads and tails above. The staff is super friendly and accommodating (make sure and call ahead for a reservation) as this joint is popular. The food is a cut above normal pub food. We've been twice on this trip and had entrees the first visit and then apps / tappas style the second. Highlights for me are the pretzels with Brie and blue cheese, the honey Brie app. The beef pot pie is crazy good as is the seafood pot pie. Oysters are very clean and fresh as well. The only miss for me was untraditional fish and chips. Great selection of scotch and whisky, plus Guinness poured in the traditional manner. Do yourself a favor and give it try. Note: Pricing is prob above average but so is the food! read more

There was a lot going on here... Overall - the food is somewhere between okay and good, but it is not worth the price. The service is okay but overall it seems like the restaurant does not value its customers. We were not seated until 15 minutes after our reservation ... our drinks came 30 minutes after we ordered, our apps 45 min, and our meal came 45 min after that -- our meals came an hour and 45 minutes after our reservation time! And we had a toddler with us, and his food even came out an hour after our reservation time... We sat outside - not by choice, and we were not notified of this when we made our reservation. Swarmed with mosquitoes the whole time with not a single apology about it-- and I mean like 100+. Chorizo mussels: the chorizo was literally like a Hillshire Farm sausage, not spicy at all. The broth was so bland, and the bread that came with it was not just under baked but actually still raw dough in the middle. Burgers: for $20+...no. Not a good burger to begin with. The brioche bun was great and maybe people like that it was just a really big piece of meat, but it was bland. Like not even a sprinkle of salt in it? It was disappointing. Order medium rare but received well done. French fries: ordered a big one for the table and they were so over cooked, dry, and chewy. The ones with our burgers were fine. Others ordered the seafood pot pie, and it was delicious, and we felt almost worth the cost but should have been a real pot pie. This was like a stew/bisque with a cracker over it. Quinoa cakes: SO BAD. And way overpriced. read more

We have been visiting King Eider's Pub for years now when we summer in Maine. This is quite possibly our favorite restaurant; the food is amazing, the staff is very friendly and they have a great drink menu. We have tried almost everything on the menu and it has never been anything but excellent. The chorizo mussels are a staple for us. I must caution anyone who is considering the oysters. Avoid them at all cost. Once you experience one of their Damariscotta River Oysters, whether raw, Rockefeller'd or roasted it will forever ruin all other oysters. Seriously, these are without question the finest oysters on the planet. Yes, they are pricey but trust me they're worth every penny. The team at the Pub is top notch and we don't want to pick any favorites... but Easter is our fav:) We love that they are all locals, engaging and simply wonderful! Roger and John read more

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Holy cow the seafood pot pie is to die for!!!! Their oysters are huge. The crab cakes were good, but that pot pie!!!! Service was awesome and quick. Good beer selection. Definitely a must visit!! read more

In the last year, I have eaten here 5 or 6 times. The mussels are consistently good. In this review, I want to complain about the seafood pot pie. I had ordered this twice before, each time, enjoying the dish. Tonight, the pie that I was served was horrible. The butter had separated from the cream. When the waitress asked us about the food. When I showed her the dish, she acknowledged the issue, and said she would convey my concern to the cook. I ended up paying full price for a dish I left uneaten. So, I would give the place 2 stars, it definitely could have been better in terms of food and service. read more

Liam was a very attentive and personable server who deserves man kudos and five stars. I had called for a reservation and expressly asked not to be seated in the oyster bar. Upon arrival, this is exactly where the manager sat us. One for him. But, glad we had Liam. Although they didn't have our favorite chorizo mussels the regular ones were fine. Exceptional was the seafood pot pie. A must try. read more

I have been summering in Damariscotta for 29 years and this was somehow my first time visiting King Eider's pub. I think I get a little ocean obsessed and have a hard time ripping myself away from dining next to, around or IN the ocean... However! We had an incredible meal here! We had the chorizo mussels, the bbq salmon and the haddock piccata. Everything was delicious, but really the mussels were the star. Be warned though, it is a massive serving. We ordered it as a appetizer (as it is advertised as) but really it was a full meal. It was so nice to have something that was a little different than steamed mussels in butter. The flavors were developed and unique. The "chorizo" is really just sausage though... coming from San Jose, CA, we got kind of a kick out of it. The haddock piccata was also delightful! The flavors were more mild after the mussels, but it was seasoned perfectly and had that belly warming comfort food feel. The salmon was also very good- although we brought the whole thing home, as we couldn't fit another bite in after the haddock and the mussels - (it made a great breakfast sandwich the next day:)) read more

King Eider's Pub - Pubs Near Me - Damariscotta, Maine

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My family has been coming to the pub for years and it is always a great time! They have more seafood options than a "typical" pub fare menu but still have all of the crowd favorites (wings, soft pretzel, etc.) I love the mussels and the sangria! They have great patio seating outside but inside is a cozy ambiance so you can't go wrong either way. The Oyster Bar upstairs is a small bar which is a blast! Staff is always friendly and well equipped to answer any questions you have. read more

Steak and ale pie is fabulous....IF you add a side of veggies...that makes it TOPS!!! Without the veggies the pie is a bit overwhelming.....ps the veggies were nicely cooked - not over or underdone and not too much seasoning....nice job read more

I have been a disciple of this restaurant since we first came here 5 years ago from NJ! The Seafood Potpie is the absolute best meal I have ever had. If it came down to it, it would be my last meal... I recommend making a reservation and eating in the pub as it has a great vibe and atmosphere. read more

Good food, fun atmosphere. Service was adequate. Waitress was a bit overworked but the host had great energy.

First timer to KEP. Friendly staff, great food ( and choices) and a superb cupcake dessert. I thought I'd grown too old for cupcakes, but the chocolate c-cake, filled with a warm chocolate Jamisons gnosh, topped with a Bailey's buttercream icing. It's hard not to put this on the top of my all-time fav decadent desserts read more