Tourist/Beach spots can be difficult - but I'd have to say we lucked out…read more It was time for a couple of us to have some east coast seafood, but we also heard the chef at this spot is known for the risotto. 1 in our party had the lobster, but, lobster is wasted on me. One had the fish and chips. Up this way they use haddock. Don't know why we don't in Charleston, that was some oh-so-delicious fish!!!! I'd been dying for some 'Boston' clam chowder. This chowder definitely fits the bill. Tasty, salty (in an appropriate way) thick, hot, and stuffed with some delicious clams. I also decided on the risotto, just the 4 cheese, no protein. This was creamy and so full of flavor, 6 days later I'm still thinking about it. We sat on the rooftop, enjoyed some fine weather, a great meal, and lovely wine. Couldn't have been a more perfect lunch!

First of all you cannot beat the views of Linekin Bay! Perfect view of Cabbage Island. Secondly,…read morethe food is awesome. The fish tacos are so delicious and they have a lot of fun cocktails to choose from. I come here every summer! Perfect for a date night or night out with the entire family. Servers are very friendly. It has a laid-back yet upscale vibe. I've also come during the daytime for lunch. You can come via boat. I believe it's the same lunch and dinner menu but again everything is soo good. Their Linekin Bay Smash (rum punch) is a must!

I can't help myself...we had the "neat"-est experience at Neat in Boothbay Harbor…read more I first came across Neat in a local magazine and added it to my running foodie list. During a recent off-season trip to Boothbay, we finally stopped by, and I was genuinely surprised this little whiskey bar exists right in the middle of town. It's a sub shop during the day, but after hours it becomes this moody, intimate and cozy space with a huge whiskey selection. I'm a big whiskey fan (not an expert by any means, just a fan), but my husband isn't, so this could've gone either way. To my surprise, the vibe was super relaxed, and by that I mean not even a hint of pretentiousness (that whiskey bars are sometimes known for). The bartender, who also owns the place, was so welcoming and friendly, helpful, and running the whole thing solo like a pro. The whiskey list was wild (it just seemed never-ending), and the cocktail menu had plenty of options for non-whiskey drinkers too (my husband loved his drink!). Plus, sipping drinks while looking out at the harbor?! Can't beat it.

Excellent speakeasy behind a deli in Boothbay Harbor. The absolute best cocktails in the area with…read morean unmatched selection of high-end whiskey. Highly recommend! If you are a fan of cocktails it's not to be missed.

Adjacent to the Smuggler's Cove hotel you will find this delightful restaurant. Friendly service…read moreand the food is far better than one would have expected. The largest fish and chips portion I've ever seen. The haddock was perfectly cooked in our other entree. The fresh salad with fruit and shrimp was large and wonderful. I was pleasantly surprised. We sat outside which provided a nice, uncrowded view of the bay. Chef's kiss

Kathy the hostess subbed as a server since they were short a server. Kiwi one of the owner's sons…read morewas a very attentive server. They DO NOT have lobster rolls as someone reviewed. I had the fish and chips. The chips were a huge plate of overly seasoned garlic fries. The red ale beer battered fish was delicious. My wife had the only lobster dish on the menu. It resembled fettuccine Alfredo but was called Lobster Tagliatelle. We split the four large shrimp appetizer and they were very good. Happy hour is only for well spirits and IPA beers. I had the well rum with diet, very good for six bucks each during the two hour happy hour from 3 to 5. Top shelf spirits were 12.50 for a double. The thirty dollar fish and chips was priced too high. The $38 dollar lobster dish was not worth it either. Blueberry cobbler with ice cream at twelve dollars was very good as was the creme brulee at $15.00 but both should have been priced at the most, ten dollars. So my opinion is the restaurant is overpriced but lovely inside and out. The workers are attentive and cordial. The scenery is very nice and the breakfast is one of the best we've had when traveling and staying at a place. It is included in the $200.00 a night room. We also got a fifty dollar certificate for dinner when booking which offset the high prices. The place allows dogs and when we entered our room it smelled of a strong disinfectant but thankfully that smell diminished. Water in the sink during the afternoon when we arrived was Luke warm. The next morning we had hot water. The room is carpeted and out of date. They should remove the carpet and use the same flooring as in the bathroom and foyer. Love the porch and chairs. Nice that they have a smoking area close to the office building but the other one is too far. The roads to get here are difficult to navigate and I would not drive here in the dark for safety reasons. No elevator anywhere and the grounds are difficult to navigate walking as are the stairs. The anchor building we stayed in had a nice view from the second floor but someone with bad knees and the like may want to insist on a ground floor room. Overall I can recommend but doubt we'd ever return to this Inn or restaurant in the future. The sewage is septic tank and we did not smell it like other reviews say. So for us it's a one and done time visit but it was worth a try!

Sunday night roast turkey dinner is absolutely fantastic. It tastes homemade. The nachos with some…read moreof the best we've ever had.

We love the Whale's Tale. Been for Lunch and Dinner and always walk away happy. Service is…read morefriendly, atmosphere is great. On a nice night sitting out looking over the harbor is great. Love their Prime Rib special and their Turkey Dinner Special. Always a nice spot and we Live here so we get to enjoy all year long.

The exterior entrance was beautiful. There are some nice Adirondack chairs outside the front and…read morestunning landscaping around. The flowers were stunning. Service was a tad slow, but we managed. I opted for some lobster bisque, crabcakes, and the Lawnmere flatbread. The soup was pretty good. There were large chunks of lobster in the soup. The garnish was a nice addition. The crab cakes were ok. The lacked a little flavor for me. The corn salsa was pretty good! The Lawnmere seemed like a good idea on the menu, but oddly it lacked flavor. I had high hopes for this flatbread. I feel like we missed a mark here. The crust was great. My key lime pie was delicious. The coconut really added to the dish. My son devoured his pub burger and had no complaints. My husband said his calamari and fish tacos were ok. The heirloom tomato salad was the best. The arugula has a nice taste to it along with the layer of ricotta cheese under it all. The flavors really blended well with this dish. The bathroom was 10/10 for me they had a theme and ran with it and I love it. The lobster themed wallpaper really made it overall we had a nice lunch. Nothing spectacular. Maybe dinner is the meal to have here. We went at 2pm for a late lunch early dinner.

We dined on our last night at Newagen's in-house restaurant. We had been advised that service…read moremight be slow because a wedding reception was in progress that would be making demands on the kitchen, but it was not a problem. We decided to share a golden beet salad though the beets were regular purple beets rather than golden. For entrees, both my wife and I chose halibut over truffled risotto that was perfectly cooked and very good.

Nice casual atmosphere with very attentive service. We ordered the beet burrata salad and while…read morewell prepared, the burrata wasn't the right flavor. We would have preferred feta or Gorgonzola cheese. We also ordered the pickled wings which were tender and juicy, they weren't anything like we hoped for. Heavily breaded with corn flakes or something, they were very greasy and boring. We also had the Reuben which had a nice big slice of corned beef. I dunno, maybe we ordered the wrong items? But in general, the food was boring!

Food as always was great! Our server was outstanding and she got our food out fast we got in around…read more5:15 just ahead of the crowd that started at 6:00 but wasn't To busy beings it's off season!! Sat downstairs next to the fire it was super cozy and comfortable!! Always a local go to for us!!

Hands down my favorite place for a beer on the bay. The bartender, Heather, will take great care of…read moreyou. They have 12 beers on tap or so, wines, and spirits. They run a small crew here so you need to order food and drink at the bar. Sole customers struggle with that but it's ok the view is worth it. They have live music most days starting around 4:00 pm. They have happy hour 3 - 6 pm too which gets you yours beers a few dollars off. I've only had the clam chowder and the onion rings. They were alright but honestly I just come here to talk to the fun people at the bar and the great views of the harbor. Be aware they are closed on Sundays.

Everyone had an amazing top quality lunch. Great blts, lobster roll, haddock bites, and even…read morenachos! A very happy server too

Check in service was pleasant, and when they heard we were going to share a bottle of champagne on…read morethe balcony for our anniversary, they got us two champagne flutes. Every room has a balcony and an ocean view. It was so romantic to sip champagne overlooking the harbor, and after dinner, we were able to watch fireworks from the comfort of our balcony. I was glad we were the only ones out there, because there's no privacy between balconies! Beds were comfortable, room clean, continental breakfast was solid. Will definitely return, perhaps during the off-season.

This is our second time staying here @ Brown's Wharf, and both times have been great. The staff is…read morefriendly and helpful. The rooms are so clean and nice!! you will not be disappointed if you stay here

We heard it was a local favorite so had to check it out. The tug boat is fun to look at outside…read more They do not use it much in the inside. Great views from the rooftop and back side of the dining area. Staff were polite and attentive. Menu was typical and offered plenty of options. Limited menu for outside seating which would have been fine for us if we sat outside. Too hot up top that day. Beer, wine and cocktails available. Food was tasty.

What a cute place to stop! Our kids loved the tugboat and enjoyed climbing up into the wheelhouse…read morefor a few photos. The food was quick and our server was so friendly. The view was great and it was really nice to look out over the water. There is a rooftop bar, but it was extremely hot during our visit so we passed on sitting up there. We're late eaters, so we're nervous about the 8:00 closing time, but it seemed like that's when they stop seating vs closing for the night. We left a little afterwards and the restaurant was still bringing out food - so probably the last tables before shutting down the kitchen for the night. We weren't rushed despite being the end of their night.

Everything was incredible. Personally recommend the stuffed French toast/Screwdriver combination.read more

Waves is a small-ish place, but comfortable. The decor fits this harbor town. No waiting at all as…read moreLabor Day crowd seems to be thinning out. Quick service and very friendly and attentive. We are always looking for the best corned beef Benedict when we go for breakfast and this one WAS good during our last visit but we were a bit disappointed that it is now just corned beef - not hash. And as to the bans split, it was a bit sweeter than I would have liked and expected given the description. But it is good! The reason for only 4 stars is the pesky flies that just bugged us all meal. Otherwise, Waves is a 4.5 out of 5.