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.

Phenomenal food, generous portions, reasonably priced (especially when compared with some other…read morerestaurants in Damariscotta). But most importantly to me, authentically nice people who love what they do and want their guests to be thrilled. We were thrilled, and our dog was very thankful for the large bowl of water and treats. See you all soon! Might be our new favorite spot!

As a "Maine girl" opted for traditional roll with melted butter. I'll ask for it without lettuce…read morenext time but that was minor and the roll was delicious. Good amount of meat and buttery roll. Comes with a side of Lays and I added a Diet Coke - there are numerous drinks available. Whoopie pies or blueberry pie for dessert. Plenty of tables both inside and out.

My husband and I stopped in for a meal during our stay in the area, and we couldn't have enjoyed…read moreour meal more. We followed the advice of our server and ordered the Reuben and the French Herb Burger. The Reuben was full of thick-cut house made corned beef, and the burger was topped with bacon jam and an herb cheese, both house made. Both were perfectly cooked and just delicious. We followed with peanut butter pie for dessert and it too was delightful. Service was prompt, friendly and most of all, knowledgeable of the restaurant's best dishes. The restaurant was cozy on a chilly April evening. We will be back!

Yummy spot!!! Everything here was very tasty…read more We started with drinks. I will have to say I got a cider on tap and it was super flat. They switched it for the other cider no questions asked and it was still flat so maybe don't get the ciders. Everyone else enjoyed their drinks (rum punches, ales, and lemonade). For apps we got the oysters which were very tasty and the nashville hot wings which were delicious! The blue cheese dip was amazing! For dinner i got the special which was the scallops on caeser salad. The scallops were good. The salad was fantastic though!! Got strawberry rhubarb pie for dinner which was tasty too!!

Wondering around and saw this place in the water and decided to give it a try. The hostess was very…read morenice and gave us the low down You order at the bar and they bring your food to the table. We ordered a dozen oysters and the fish and chips. The oysters were so fresh and tasty. The fish and chips were large chunks of haddock in a very light coating with minimal spice but just perfect. The cries weee like the double breaded fried ones crisp and good too. The picnic tables are close to the water with nice views of the bay. Decor is open bar T the water style but just fine. My only complaint to a perfect meal is the ice tea tasted old or maybe it was the water they used.

We found this little gem on our travel route, exploring Pemaquid Point Lighthouse...after we…read moreexplored the Lighthouse area (which was phenomenal) we doubled back to enjoy a late lunch. The food was wonderful, staff friendly and views amazing (we even watched an eagle and another bird battle in the air over a fish...the eagle won). Only reason for 4 stars is they needed more seating area for shaded seating and we felt were a tad pricey for the portions! Otherwise, highly recommend for great food and a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere!

This was a surprising and amazing experience! Yes, a dive bar, but with fascinating people at the…read morebar and Kristen who worked every inch of the restaurant with the kind of efficiency I've always admired. The food was very good - buffalo wings that were the best I've had in a long time. Wayne had a pastrami sandwich with onion rings. All were soooo good! A bit off the beaten track but well worth it!

First time here, love this place!! Local bar, great local vibe, and very welcoming. Glad to find…read morethis spot, it's a treasure!

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!

Franny's is a must eat for us on our annual trip to Camden and this year was no different. We held…read moreour engagement party there in 2024 and Jen and the rest of the staff went above and beyond for us and really made it a special day to share with our families. We came back this year and as always the food was amazing. Started off with crab cakes for the table delicious bites of tender crab meat and the salad/slaw that comes with it was so good. I ended up gettin the mussels and scallop entree which paired together so well with the savory grits they come with. We also go the Tuna and Halibut specials and the steak frites which is always delicious. Amazing food as always. And our server Mark was super personable and fun we had a great time. We love coming to Franny's and will be back next year. Thanks for the great food and memories!

Franny's Bistro is a complete gem. I saw that someone described it like a restaurant with a 'Napa'…read morefeel and I completely agree: It's rustic, homey and a little bit eclectic. Exceptionally curated menu highlight classics like steak frites, comforts like shrimp and grits, and of course seasonal and local favorites like shrimp linguine, scallops and mussels. We got the Franny Bistro salad which was generously portioned: they did not skimp on the feta, bacon, or ripped/toasted focaccia. Husband got the ribs and slaw. Ribs were extremely tender and the Hoisin glaze was so savoury. I got the shrimp and grits, with good ratio of jumbo shrimp to sausage. The cheddar grits were perfectly done. Impressively personable service. We celebrated our anniversary and all three staff (host, primary waitress and food runner) all congratulated us. I think there were two primary servers and two runners that evening, but they were effortlessly moving about the room. I was very pleased with the timing of dishes and never felt like we were waiting or not being 'attended' to. Bonus: my husband and I were amongst the last patrons in the restaurant as it closed for the evening and got to meet Franny!

BG makes the best drinks! 5 stars is not enough stars for…read morethis man. Ask for his signature drink and our favorite... the key lime martini We will be back!!

We ate here before going to Gardens Aglow. Great experience. Excellent cocktails, excellent…read moreappetizers, very good main dishes. The grilled octopus appetizer is outstanding! The espresso martini and the mocktails are also excellent. We were a party of six, the server was attentive and efficient. The land entrees were excellent, and the seafood is outstanding. The French fries were so good! A few small things for 4 stars instead of 5 The branzino was a little bland, but cooked perfectly. The spicy margarita was not spicy. The crispy rice cake appetizer was not described well on the menu, and thus was a surprise to be 3 very small bites, although there were delicious and beautiful, there were over priced for 3 small bites.

We had a wonderful dining experience here and recommend this restaurant highly. All of the food we…read moreordered was very tasty, our server couldn't have been better (thanks Calli) and the atmosphere and vibe was perfect for an evening at the harbor. Let's quickly get down to the good specifics. The raw oyster appetizer was just right for us: fresh, briny, large oysters (mere points, $36). The lobster bisque was thick, lots of lobster pieces ($12). The clam chowder not quite heavy enough for our preference but good and filled with of clams. Our added bonus was the yummy spinach and artichoke dip ($17). The 1 1/2 pound lobster for dinner ($39) was delicious; tasted as if hauled aboard only a few hours ago. Add in a plate of fried scallops ($34) and a Thai crunch bowl ($19) and we were thoroughly and completely satisfied. Oh yeah, a few good beers, too. Calli kept our drinks refilled and was a constant model of efficiency and good humor. The restaurant has a patio and pretty open dining inside right on the harbor. Conversation is lively but never overwhelming perhaps because it is open. We made a reservation which we'd recommend. In summer it obviously gets very busy. As it should be.

Came here on a Sunday at noon for a bite. They have a nice beer selection, and a beautiful porch…read moreoutside. However, it was full so we ate inside. We ordered the lobster bisque , haddock bites, I had a sandwich, the fish tacos, and the fried clam bellies. The lobster bisque was OK not the best I've ever had. The haddock bites were fried crispy and very tender. The taco dish had two tacos with maybe chipotle mayo, but not very spicy quite good. The fried clams were amazing. They could have given us more of them, but they were very tender and large not just a little strips but the whole clam. They had a sandwich was Massive. There was a choice between blackened, fried or grilled, and my dining companion got the blackened. She said it was quite good. It is a real piece of fish. It came with fries as did all of the dinners. The fries were double fried and crispy. I thought it was a good meal.