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    River House Restaurant

    4.6 (45 reviews)
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    Updated 3 months ago

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    Classy
    Outdoor seating

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    Smash burger with a beet salad

    Simply the best Great service, great food, great drinks. Friendly, accommodating, wonderful.

    Main course!
    Richard C.

    This restaurant is a gem that needs to be tried. Prices are reasonable for the quality and quantity of food you get. We started with the biib salad which had a blue cheese, garlic dressing. Delicious We also had roasted tomatoes with a biscuit and carmilised onions. Both dishes will leave you speechless they were so good. The tomatoes and biscuit were served in a small cast iron pan and to us it reminded us of Thanksgiving. So good. For our mains. I had the goat shwarma with a side of veggies. The meat was flavorful and tender. Do not be fearful that its goat. It was not gamey at all. The side veggies of quash and beets were excellent. My wife had the muscles which came in a garlic and herb broth which was exceptional. The finaley was a lime, whip cream, and a short bread crumble. It was basically a deconstructed key lime pie.. You have to try this place and tell your friends. Worth a drive.

    Chicken

    I heard a lot of good things about this place, and was very excited to go in and have a try at their restaurant in the "Napa valley of oysters" in Maine! And believe it or not... this place was GREAT!! WHAT I HAD: corn on the cob, burger, their in house special mackerel dish, and the chicken!!! Of course we had the dessert as well... OVERALL: I loved everything about this place and it definitely was a good relax... chill... and enjoy the vibes type of restaurant. The servers were very polite and attended to us frequently! There was one server who helped us set up the fire outside because we were cold, and that just made the meal a more pleasant experience. My favorite dish was the corn!!! Honestly everything was so good but the corn stood out to me because they managed to elevate a simple ingredient like corn to a dish worth its value. I loved the creamy-Ness of the outside layer, and the corn was not a sweet corn but a chewy and less sweet corn (not sure what the same is called), but it all worked out!! Super delicious!! Don't worry if you are sitting outside, there's also room for adjustment with this restaurant!! Definitely check it out if you are at Damariscotta!

    River view from our table.
    Megan C.

    So lovely!! A small limited menu, but thank goodness because it means that each dish is very thoughtful, seasonal and intentional. Nearly all indoor tables have a river view. Setting is very cozy and welcoming and the front street patio looks very fun for summer. It's a special place for a date or with friends. Really look forward to returning!

    View from table.
    Donni U.

    Owner John, was incredibly hospitable and knowledgeable about his food and artisan cocktails. We enjoyed our oysters and beverages immensely! Coming from San Francisco, River House impressed us and we felt welcomed and comfortable!

    SPRINGDALE VEAL BRATWURST - house mustard, onions & mushrooms, with the side of cauliflower, zucchini and beets.

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    Amazing dining experience and exceptional food! We'll be back during our next visit to this lovely town!

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    Everything was absolutely fantastic and really artfully done. Will definitely come here again!

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    4.3(60 reviews)
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    Holy goodness!! Worth the hype!!…read more This was on my list of places to try and wow I am so happy we finally did! As soon as we walked in, i knew it would be great as you can see them working in the kitchen. I always think that shows how good the food will be if you can see them work. The food was fantastic, the donut was insane!! All of it was so tasty I can't wait to start driving up and taking everyone I know. I know I will love it through the seasons too! Everything is so fresh. The space is small but quaint so I would recommend getting a reservation! They do have a sweet bar you can sit at and look into the kitchen too. I loved the market, you can actually go and grab something to drink in there and have it for your table. The market also has quality cooking ingredients you can buy and cute nic nacs too!

    What a hidden gem in a town i've never visited before. I decided to make it to brunch for mother's…read moreday weekend and i really can't recommend this spot enough for a delicious and down to earth meal with people you love. I think the space is very cozy, with an open kitchen and wood tables and bar. The cute little market in back is wonderful to check out before or after your meal. The staff is absolutely wonderful. So kind and making recommendations along with answering any questions you have. I think for the price of food you are really getting a great deal. Everything is made fresh in house from scratch which you can watch when you sit at the bar which i did. Watching orange juice wbu freshly squeezed and the donuts being put together from absolute scratch. The burger is definitely a great choice, I couldn't get over the house cut fries and the alna sauce was wonderful to dip them in. The burger was juicy and delicious and paired perfectly with the Volcanique red they had on the menu. My mother ordered the grits and eggs, this dish was cooked perfectly and had a house made salsa verde. The side of sourdough is a must get for shareable side. The house made jam was spectacular - they make every sauce and dip and spread in house and you can really tell. It elevates the meal so much. The drinks were a bit overpriced in my opinion but as someone who lives in Portland i wasn't surprised they were priced that way. The standout from the meal was definitely the sour dough donut. This was fried fresh to order and we had the seasonal flavor that was lime glazed and it was absolutely breathtaking! The crispy exterior with the fluffy inside was perfection - you have to order this. I definitely will need to come and check out dinner here. Highly recommend making the trek out!

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    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!

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