We were walking around town and I remember seeing this place on the map. So we decided to at least…read moreget a visual of this place as it had positive reviews on Yelp - avg rating of 4.5 It was still fairly early, however we could see the line was forming. We decided to give it a chance, since most of the people there seemed to be local or at least seasonal locals. Given this was just a "snack" for us, we decided on a hotdog, cheeseburger and shared some fries. The ordering process can get a little chaotic, as there is a lot of conversation at the grill with orders being placed and prepared and people chatting in line. We placed our order and were given a number and you could stay at the window (which gets really crowded) or you can have a seat at the picnic table. I decided to wait near the window while I took pictures for Yelp. From what I could hear the prices of the seafood options are "high" although I didn't think it was unreasonable given how fresh the seafood is. We didn't even get seafood and really enjoyed our food. Very fresh and didn't have old grill flavor. We would definitely return if in the area, I would love to try the haddock if we had more time.

Love this place!!! Drove by and had to stop. Super clean and inviting. Great out door seating and…read moreview of the bay. Total neighborhood feel. The guy who made our food was friendly, helpful and totally cool with us being there 5 mins before they closed. We had a lobster roll and a clam strip basket. Full of lobster! Huge strips! Totally worth the price. A must go.

What a beautiful place with an incredible view! We returned to Harborside Grill while we were in…read moretown for the weekend, and that should tell you everything we ended up eating here three times! The Fish & Chips was phenomenal. The haddock was perfectly cooked fresh, flaky, and delicious and the batter was some of the best I've had. We also tried the Crab Cakes, Lobster with Steamers, and Lobster Stew, and everything was fantastic. My husband absolutely cannot get enough of their Crab Rolls and had to keep going back for them! Great seafood, super friendly staff, beautiful waterfront views, a relaxed atmosphere, and they're dog friendly, which made it even better for us. They even had a band Sunday night. Harborside Grill has definitely become one of our favorite stops when we're in the area. When you eat somewhere three times in one weekend, you know they're doing something right! We'll absolutely be back.

We came here for lobster rolls! Their lobster is very fresh and that makes for a good lobster…read moreroll. I also had the haddock chowder, which to me, was more like a soup than a chowder. Kind of thin. But the people were nice and it was fun sitting out on the "deck" . Glad we went.

Always go to Cindy's when in Freeport. Excellent fried clams and scallops. Lobster rolls also but…read moreof course expensive. Bought a pound of lobster meat for the best price around. Included claw, knuckles and tails. Fresh every day. A much more economical way to make your own rolls.

I worked and lived five minutes from here for a year or so, but they're only open seasonally so you…read moredon't get too many chances to go. Still, I typically stay away from the seasonal places as they're often either tourist traps or just too busy during summer. When my buddy was staying with me for a weekend, he wanted a lobster roll, so we stopped by. He was happy with his lobster roll. It was huge. It was packed with quality lobster and he was very happy. I decided to get a fried chicken sandwich, and unfortunately, it tasted like fish. That is just weird. I can't remember that ever happening to me anywhere. It makes me feel as though they don't change their oil out, let alone use different fryers for different items. I should've just ordered a fried fish sandwich. The fries were okay. Parking is okay. Prices are okay. Service is okay. They have picnic tables and benches with umbrellas to shield you from the summer sun. I probably wouldn't go back for myself, but if a friend visits, I'd bring them. Not bad.

Went in summer of 2025, on July 11, and will never go again. Overcooked, rubbery and tough seafood…read more This place used to be good but no longer. $6 for a side order of onion rings which had...six onion rings. The picture taken was right after they arrived at the table. Seafood overcooked and stuck to bottom of tin foil baking/serving dish. Yes, $$$ to eat out of tin foil with plastic forks. Too much money for self serve shi**y food. Don't tip in advance like I did. Wait until after your crappy meal and bad service.

I'm a vacationer who has been coming to this area in Maine for a while and who has enjoyed many…read moremeals here, but today's meal is the last for us at Anna's. Everything from the food to the service was not just disappointing, it was offensive. They close at 4, we got there at 3:30 and were rushed the entire time. We ate outside. We asked for umbrellas for the picnic tables but they wouldn't provide them because they had already put them away as part of their closing chores. The teenagers were pushy about collecting our trays and were clearly motivated to leave by 4:00. The scallops were disappointing. They were flavorless and tough. The real reason for this review though was Anna herself. I'm still in shock at the way we were treated. She inappropriately yelled at my child for climbing on some maritime object. She embarrassed her and crushed her in front of everyone. It's a greasy spoon, family friendly restaurant with open fields where kids play. Kids make mistakes. And we tell our kids when they're making mistakes. But if an owner has items so precious to her, she could put up signs, fence things off, or just not leave them out in the open. She also could communicate her needs to people, including children, respectfully. But she didn't. I spoke with Anna privately at the end of the night saying she didn't have to scorn my child. She could have spoken to me or communicated without shaming her but she double-downed on her offensiveness, aggressively continuing to insult my child to my face. She behaved as if she was looking for a fight and needed a target to unleash her aggression on. In any event, as long as Anna is running Anna's restaurant, we will never return and I told her that. I don't think she will mind, she seemed to not want our business from the moment we got out of our cars today. I've just never experienced such ugly behavior before. She should be ashamed of herself. Maybe she's unwell and needs emotional and mental support. Tonight I'll pray that God gives her some grace and hopefully she can find some peace so she won't have to take out her aggression on her guests' children.

Cousins Maine Lobster food truck offers three kinds of lobster rolls: Maine, Connecticut, and…read moreGarlic Butter. I ordered the Maine Lobster Roll today -- chilled lobster with mayo. I really liked that they didn't use too much mayo, and the portion of lobster was generous. The meat tasted super fresh and tender. I loved it! I also ordered potato tots for my kid, and they were really good... maybe a little too good, because I ended up eating more than I planned.

Really disappointing try for 35$ lobster roll. Bread toasted nice but so small. 4 bites. All claw…read moremeat which is sad. I can only reflect on the Maine Lob roll as I didn't have anything else. I've been in the industry 26 years also appreciate the cost of goods but won't support. Could do so many things to add value.

We have eaten at Shannon's unshelled every single visit to the Boothbay Harbor area and we have…read morenever been disappointed! At our first visit they offered fried lobster. Having never imagined fried lobster, I had to try it. It was good but did not feel the need to try it again. I don't believe it is on the menu any longer. Their lobster roll is oh so good. Big pieces of perfectly cooked lobster in a warm grilled roll. It comes with garlic butter on the side, golden brown fries and blueberry coleslaw. The coleslaw is a must try. The blueberries are tiny Maine berries and add both color and flavor. Shannon's has outside seating at picnic tables as well as some indoor seating and restrooms. Don't pass on this because you will miss a great meal! Service was great! Order at the window and they bring it to your table.

Ambiance: Super casual/counter order establishment. There's not a lot of seating. It's not great…read morefor large groups. Service: Counter order, friendly service. Food: The crab grilled cheese was good. I wish the cheese was melted a bit more! Other than that, it was great!

Don't let the exterior fool you. The dining rooms are decorated beautifully and the majority of the…read moretables have views of the water. Food is top notch and pricing is appropriate for the food you are getting. Waitstaff was very nice and accommodated gluten allergies with a smile. The chalkboard menu is adorable and can change daily depending on what seafood they have. Make a reservation because it fills up very quick!

We were visiting our son and his wife and our baby grandson and our son suggested we try The…read moreLobster House. We really enjoyed our dinner and the ambiance of this restaurant. It's kind of in the middle of nowhere and honestly, I was expecting a lobster shack. But we were pleasantly surprised that it was a very cool "throwback" kind of restaurant. Loved the ambiance. Our waiter brought over the entire menu on a big chalkboard! We ordered steamed clams for an appetizer. I got the fish tacos for dinner and my wife had the scallops au gratin. Everything was fantastic. Per my wife who has been eating steamed clams since she was 6 years, they were "fantastic." I loved the fish tacos....the fish was baked vs. fried and the scallops were wonderful. Cooked perfectly and succulent. My only complaint is that they are only open during the summer and from 4-8PM but we will definitely be back here when we can.

9/16/26 Had an 8 oz Wagyu filet, medium-rare, unforgettable-…read morethe best steak I've ever had. With a wedge salad and garlic mashed. A very fine lunch!

Royal River Grill House is located along the waters edge. The entrance is beautifully manicured…read morewith pretty flowers. The inside is warm inviting with a view of the water. There's a bar area, indoor dining area and a covered patio area for dining. We didn't not have a reservation and the wait was about an hour luckily, we found two seats at the bar where we were able to have drinks and order dinner. We started off with two cosmopolitans which were filled to the rim, however, too much lime flavor for our liking. For dinner, I ordered the chicken Marcella which was placed on a bed of mashed potatoes and with spinach. The dish was very flavorful. My husband ordered the haddock also on a bed of mashed potatoes served with string beans. My husband truly enjoyed his dish. My husband started with a bowl of New England Clam Chowder. If you're planning to dine at the Royal River, I would definitely make reservations in advance however I do find it fun sitting at the bar and meeting new people.