We dropped in at 5 on our way to Gardens Aglow not thinking we needed reservations, but they were…read morefull. We got two seats at the bar and had amazing food and drinks. Crock of onion soup is made with Beal broth and was super delicious. My wife had the Waldorf salad and she loved it - she said the dressing needed something, probably salt. I had the fried chicken dinner with garlic mashed and roasted carrots. They fry a whole breast from a small chicken, delish!, black pepper gravy on the side and the mashed potatoes were scrumptious. We stop here a few times a year and it never disappoints Garyd

We were in Boothbay for Gardens Aglow and honestly weren't sure if we wanted to make the 30-minute…read moredrive out to Montsweag at first especially after a long day. But every restaurant in Boothbay had over an hour wait, and I can confidently say I am SO glad we couldn't get a reservation anywhere else because it led us here. We got a reservation right away, were seated early, and everything from start to finish was incredible. The food tasted so fresh and flavorful, the drinks were amazing, and the atmosphere was perfect . Cozy but still lively with live music. Truly one of those places where nothing misses. I'm from out of state and already planning to come back next year just to eat here again. I honestly can't say enough good things about Montsweag. So worth the drive and then some!

I was a first- time customer on the 14th of March and I was just amazed at how "homey" and…read morecomfortable the restaurant was. The decor is "country Maine", at its best. The music, atmosphere and friendly staff were all immediately obvious and the food was unlike most any other restaurant in the area. Some of the highlights were the biggest boneless wings I've ever had,the a great variety of choices from salads and soups to various other dishes including several meatless options . The staff were friendly, efficient and welcoming. I can't wait to go back!

Nice little hole in the wall restaurant with a great menu if you want to be treated like a local,…read morego to this restaurant. I ordered the chicken fried steak and it was excellent. It came with a small bowl of corn and a baked potato. My wife got the chili stuffed baked potato and said that it was very filling and satisfying. Very cold beer on tap among other spirits to choose from I would highly recommend stopping in here if you're passing through Wiscasset.

OMG not 5*s I give them 20*'s This is the most incredible…read morelobster shack anywhere in the United States. Yes the lines are long, sometimes 2-3 hours before it's your turn to order your meal. Today I ordered an appetizer lobster pop. It was ok nothing to write home about but I also ordered scallops , onion rings, lobster roll, excellent iced tea & excellent iced coffee. We picked an outside table & waited for our order to be delivered. It only took 10-15 minutes to have our order delivered. Red's doesn't weigh their lobster all they do is pile it on so high you can't see the buttered grilled hotdog roll. Served with a side of hot butter to dip or pour on the lobster. I couldn't finish my roll so I took home some leftover lobster that I weighed at home. It weighed 4.7 oz more than what a normal lobster roll weighs regularly. I can safely say there was around 16z of fresh tender lobster meat. No chewiness incurred. Look closely at the pictures & start making plans to visit Red's Eats in Wiscasset Maine. We chose to go visit when they 1st opened on May 6th so the line we stood in was only 10-12 people deep. We will go back in October before they close for the season. This will be the most impressive lobster shack you'll ever experience. Make plans & drive there soon.

OPENING DAY 2026 I…read morewas lucky enough to be in the area on opening day and knew it was finally time to try the famous Reds Eats as a native Mainer. Since it was opening day on a wednesday and i arrived around 1:45 i only waited in line about half an hour so i cant speak on wait times during peak season. I do know however that i would wait in a longer line to eat this food again because it was more than worth it. First of all the customer service is exceptional- i dont think i have had a better more friendly experience. They give you sampled while you wait in line and during my time they were handing out their beer batters fried shrimp and wow even that was amazing! I waited while it was cold and rainy as well so the hot shrimp was a wonderful surprise. I watched ever interaction the employees had with every individual party and the never wavered in politeness or excitement. They treated everyone with the same respect and really took their time catering to them. Now onto the food, i ordered the sweet potato fries with the house made maple aoili, a side of cole slaw, and of course the lobster roll which was a market price of $38 on opening day. The food came out so fast, the wait times are not because they don't get food out in a timely manner because they were an excellent well oiled machine in the kitchen. This lobster roll is absolutely STUFFED with lobster. I had at least two tails, two claws, and then some in my one hot dog roll and i couldn't even pick it up. Let's just say i fork and knifed it until i could take a bite of the roll which i am not complaining about at all! Comes with hot butter on the side which i liked more than just being dumped onto the roll beforehand. Pro tip- get the side of sweet potato fries because the house made maple aoili it comes with is also fantastic when you dip your lobster roll in it! Plus the fries were perfectly hot and crispy. Cole slaw was a great addition too for some crunch! I love being able to look out into the water as you sit outside, and i was even bundled up in a jacket but i wouldn't change my experience for anything! This is by far the best price point for any lobster roll you'll get in Maine when we are talking about quality and quantity. You will leave extremely satisfied and the experience is going to stay on your mind until you go again! I can't wait for my next chance to eat at Reds!

Service was awesome! Macy was sweet. Sorry she was working on Valentine's Day Thank you for the…read moregreat drinks!

**November 2025: Friday Early Afternoon Visit**…read more My friend and I were wandering Wiscasset and were in need of a restroom. We couldn't find one and decided to dine in to use their facilities. I think we were among the first diners and realized that the restaurant was really nice and had such a wonderful view of the water. Our server was incredibly kind and hospitality. She informed us that the soup of the day was clam chowda to which both of us wanted right away. The chowda was flavorful and had a good amount of clams (many other restaurants choose to load it with potatoes, but not this one!). The soup does lean more brothy versus gravy-like which is a personal preference but taste wise it was still soothing. The menu had a lot of really great seafood options so I decided to try their Maine mussels. Our waitress said that the broth was really wonderful and would pair nicely with garlic bread which I also ordered. The entrees came out pretty quickly and the serving size of my mussels was double what I thought it would be. The mussels looked massive and the meat was as fresh mussels should taste. It was an excellent dish. The garlic bread would be a great vessel to soak up the mussel broth, but I felt that the bread was a little thin and slightly over-toasted to really soak up the broth. Nevertheless, I really enjoyed the overall experience and it does feel like a local spot.

Been a bit since I've Ben here but stopped in one evening on the way back from Augusta thought I'd…read moretry it out got a burger and fries food was great definitely a home cooked meal vibe please was cool inside reminded of the old school dive bar feel!!! Everybody was nice and friendly service was spot on and the drinks where ice cold and made well... will definitely stop by when back in the area for some of that good old school bar food!! Loved it!! (Forgot to take pics was to busy in a good conversation at the time!!

Went here with my family and the place was absolutely disgusting. We saw 2 cockroaches as soon as…read morewe walked in the entrance, as well as what looked like rat feces next to the bar, will be reporting this to health department. Service was beyond rude too, why work as a waitress if you hate your job? Will absolutely not be coming back next time I'm in Maine....

Marcus quickly sat our larger party quickly just after they opened and also waited on us. The food…read morewas delicious and the service was fantastic even though we had two younger kids with us.

Marcus was incredibly welcoming, had a great attitude and was very timely. Restaurant is beautiful…read moreand food is great.

Fun vibes. Better than across the street…read more Seasonal and exciting decor. We grabbed some fried cheese curds and fried green beans, and ate this little snack before our bigger meal later. Service was surprisingly QUICK!

I'm surprised at a 4.1 overall, to be honest. A lot of people find Sprague's as an alternative to…read morewaiting in line at Red's. I choose it. I grew up in Wiscasset. Red's is good enough but more for the tourists imo. They have "the story" "the hype". It too is a good lobster roll but It was far too expensive for me when I lived there and - while I've been a few times, as an adult, I actually prefer Sprague's. No 45-60 minute wait. The lobster roll is good and a lot less money. Fair price. Good amount of meat. Love the steamers and chowder. Staff is friendly. There is limited parking but plenty of places to sit. Food is cooked quickly and served hot. Plus - there's ice cream on the dock too.

We really enjoyed Karen's Hideaway We got a lobster roll…read moreand a crab roll. Both were absolutely fantastic and made a great lunch after a long morning hike. We recommend this place to everyone

Delicious!!!! We are from Delaware, and couldn't wait to try Karen's! What a DELICIOUS and 'more…read morethan you can eat' experience!

A very cozy and quaint restaurant in Boothbay, the menu is excellent and the food is delicious…read more There's a fireplace in the dining room which makes it very nice in the winter. Super friendly staff too, we love it here, it's one of our local favorites. Get a booth!

Came here on a Sunday night. We were seated outside with the lovely little lights wrapped around…read morethe trees. We ordered the peach and watermelon salad as an appetizer while the watermelon and the dressing were amazing. I swear the peaches were canned. That was very disappointing. One of my dining companions ordered the brandy lobster, which is really an appetizer, but she had it for dinner. It came with gnocchi and was so rich and fabulous. We had ordered a side of bread and I was dipping my bread in the brandy lobster sauce. Another diner ordered the scallops with sweet potato risotto, and I had the lazy lobster that came with risotto. I can't even begin to tell you how good all of them were. The food was excellent. My risotto had corn and was a little toothsome, a little more toothsome than the sweet potato risotto. The scallops came with a mashed avocado and roasted beets. My lazy lobster came with asparagus. It was all fabulous. Our server had a few too many tables, but all in all the service was good. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

What happened to this place? We've been going for years and always loved how they put such…read moreimportance on supporting local farms and fishermen. The meat is no longer locally sourced and the prices have gotten so high! We always felt like this was a place for the community and visitors alike. Now it just seems like it's pandering to tourists. While our service was wonderful the energy in the place has changed. It's becoming another basic restaurant with flashy dishes that are just ok. They have an amazing wood fired grill but the food had barely any hint of what that provides to the flavor. Plus our oysters were dry, like they'd been shucked hours before. Unacceptable being a stones throw from the source. I don't know if it's new ownership not knowing how special it was but it's no longer the River House we came to love.

Outstanding service on a busy night!! Cheeseburger seriously one of the most ambitious ones in the…read morestate -- sichuan peppercorn aioli, chile crisp, a juicy marinade, and charred greens with fondant potatoes, a perfect pairing. Hearing about one with a sichuan pesto made me want to reverse engineer it. Flawless peach cobbler cheesecake special with a perfect perfect cinnamon bite, and a really special cocktail program. Killer date night spot and amazing tunes and murals.