The food was SPECTACULAR! Deviled eggs were amazing it was my first time trying caviar and it was a delicious salty topping to my eggs! The steak was nicely cooked and juicy! The clams were very big and the sauce they were in was packed with flavor! The fish was nice and the veggies on the side were so good it was the best asparagus we've ever had! The service was good although they were out of a couple dishes we wanted, I don't blame them because we did come at 8:30 and they close at 9:00, so we had to compromise and try some new dishes but we were very pleased with them! We sat on a nice booth over looking the waterfront, just beautiful! Definitely come down in Camden, this was one of our best meals of the trip! read more

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Ambiance: I LOVED the view from the harbor. The restaurant was beautiful, and very trendy. Perfect for a night out in town or a romantic getaway! Food: The food was delicious. I loved the deviled eggs with caviar and the Maine Halibut! Service: The service was great! read more

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My husband and I made reservations for dinner here for his birthday which is on 7/4. The food was amazing. The chef graciously accommodated some food sensitivities and adjusted the dish I wanted to have. Incredible. Every aspect of this meal and experience in this restaurant was top notch. We went up to the rooftop bar after dinner to have another drink and watch fireworks and the staff up there were incredible as well. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. When we come back to the Camden area again this place will be top on our list to dine at. read more

Came here with a reservation (recommended) on a weeknight, and it was pretty busy. We got some deviled eggs with caviar and I ordered the scallops. The eggs were fantastic, and as someone who very rarely indulges in caviar, I enjoyed the flavor it added. The scallops were delicious as well, perfectly cooked with the right amount of sweetness from the fruit. Service was very polite and helpful, and the place is thoughtfully decorated. They also have a rooftop bar with a nice view, where we went after dinner for a beer. Highly recommend for a good meal! read more

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My first experience at Salt Wharf was certainly a good one! First, the juxtaposition of architecture between the older part of Camden, and this newly developed area is very innovative. The design of the space is very cool with glass garage doors being opened up when the weather is good. The bar was small, but great looking, and definitely a cool place to sit if I was there alone. The food was quite good, and some dishes had a twist. We tasted a variety of menu items including the oysters with Black lime mignonette, the deviled eggs with caviar and the local mussels. All were excellent. Dinner was steak frites with one of the better chimmichuri sauces that I have ever eaten for sure. The lobster roll had some pickled vegetables in it including carrots, which seemed out of place, but I was told it was good. Our server was very knowledgeable, and fortunate for us, the weather was absolutely perfect. Can't beat the view of Camden Harbor. read more

Salt Wharf - Salt Wharf exterior - Seafood Near Me - Camden, Maine

We got seating on the second floor bar. The lobster roll was amazing. The smash burger was really good. But don't sleep on the oysters! We had Sweet Lucy's out of Brunswick. Small and delicious! The staff was amazing and very attentive. Never an empty drink! Great views. read more

Salt Wharf - Outside with Oysters! - Seafood Near Me - Camden, Maine

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Located right on the wharf in a beautiful setting. Reservations recommended as the space is a little on the smaller side for the dinning area. Plenty of free parking. Our table was off to the side very close to another party so I wasn't super thrilled about that but it was a pleasant experience all the same. Beautiful bar and well crafted cocktails. We had the steak frites with truffle fries and the halibut. Both were well prepared and delicious. Perfect place for dinner and drinks or go for drinks and dessert! read more

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I have never felt like a restaurant was purposely giving terrible service until The Salt Wharf did exactly that. Ceviche was wonderful. Everything else was ZERO STARS. Restaurant was mostly empty. Our Server was completely indifferent and dismissive. The wait for a menu, and to order, and to be served was inexcusable. The server did not have the guts to bring us the check -- she made the hostess bring it. The hostess apologized and said she was so sorry but could not comp anything because there was no manager on site. Whatever. read more

Such a cool location right on the water. We sat at the bar and had great service from our bartender. The fresh bread and oysters were easily our favorite! read more

Salt Wharf - Fresh bread - Seafood Near Me - Camden, Maine

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If you want a special memorable night you make a reservation at salt wharf! Staff helped us celebrate a special occasion with a glass of champagne on the house. It's what you're expecting! Delicious meticulously crafted food in an amazing location. Everything was a 10/10. Will be back. read more

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We had a lovely opening day dinner here last week, with good food and a really lovely environment looking out over the harbor. We've been here several times before. Service was a bit slow, but it was their first night so it was not an issue. Our waitress was attentive and friendly. I do have one grip, namely the menu, where they pair wines with food items. The wines they choose are outrageous - pairing a hamburger with a $200 bottle? And pairing other items with $100 and $140 bottles? i guess they think this brings in the fellas with the 100 foot yachts, but it sure turns me off. I guess they don't want local customers! read more

FYI we only went for drinks and oysters. But I will say, the options for ciders was awesome. The oysters were actually fantastic. You can't beat the view. The staff was friendly. The seats were comfy. And they have blankets. What more could you want?! They do have a small menu, but I can't comment on it. read more

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Had a craving for lobster and this place fit the bill. Set along the water, we had great food, good service and were able to watch the boats out the window. A lovely evening. read more

The ambiance is the reason to go to this place. It is wonderfully bright and great people/boat watching. The service is also fantastic- I was offered a sample of the rose I was ordering without asking. I really enjoyed the deviled eggs with pickled veg and the homemade chips and dip. My entree was disappointing (the halibut dish but they are substituting tuna for halibut right now) and not up to par with the other dishes and didn't taste like what it cost. If I go back, it will be for apps and drinks, and really enjoy that view! read more

Went here for dinner on a whim while visiting from Texas. Only seats available were at the bar so we took them... and boy was it worth it!! The bar tenders were absolutely phenomenal along with all the food!! The oysters were out of this world good! Briny start with a nice meaty finish! Was a little curious about the black lime mignonette that went with them, but this was definitely a delicious change and nice addition! The mussels were also out of this world! Done deliciously with a light white wine sauce... Our main course was the Lobster risotto!! OMG! This was heavenly! I cannot imagine a more earthy herby deliciousness than this! It was done beautifully! And the lobster was so sweet and delicate! To top it off we were able to watch the fireworks for the Windjammer festival! Highly recommend this place and will definitely one again! read more

Salt Wharf - Lobster risotto - Seafood Near Me - Camden, Maine

Still a very fun place with exceptional food and great service. The view of the harbor is beautiful as well. Well worth giving the place a try. And, free parking. read more

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Open year round - great food an excellent selection top shelf liquor ... especially bourbons.

Delicious food great service and lovely setting. Greatest way to eat dinner on the water.

Perfect ambience, food, and service! Highly recommend 'The Mariner', oysters, and crispy artichoke. The hostess and Sara were extremely friendly and provided great suggestions for dinner. We can't wait to eat here again! Oysters & Caviar & Sails & Sunsets are plentiful here! read more

This was our second time here and it was simply amazing.Service was impeccable all the way around. The food was delicious,fresh , perfect in every way. The ambiance stunning . read more

Salt Wharf - Atlantic Halibut w/parsnips purée. Roasted carrots ,corn snap peas. - Seafood Near Me - Camden, Maine

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We sat on the rooftop and the views were spectacular. Limited menu but all 4 of us had our fill. Service was friendly. read more

Salt Wharf - View from rooftop. - Seafood Near Me - Camden, Maine

Amazing dining experience! With all the restaurants on Camden we chose Salt Wharf for both dinners we had over our wkd get away. You can't beat the staff, vibe and food! Amazing all around. I'd highly recommend read more

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Let us stipulate that I'm a hard grader when it comes to fine dining. I like my cocktail shaken not stirred, my food inventive and savory and my service unobtrusive yet intuitive. All this to say that I and my family enjoyed a near perfect dinner at Camden's lively Salt Wharf last week. Probably our sixth or seventh visit over the last two years, this Saturday night excursion was wonderful. Cocktails were frosty and on point. Tempting as it sounded, we passed on the hand made red or white Sangria but enjoyed a fabulous bottle of white wine from the Mt. Etna region with a crisp minerality that was, well, an example of volcanic terroir in the best possible way. Dinner of local halibut, tuna tartare, deviled eggs with caviar and a splendid salad of local greens was spot on. Even the strawberry ice cream for dessert was exceptional. High points? Friendly and helpful front of the house. The best sommelier in the Midcoast who knows what we like and always offers something special. The room is lively and full of yachty fun. Located on the gorgeous Lyman Morse Wharf on Camden's "left bank," there's easy parking and a jamming' roof bar for drinks and small bites if you're so inclined. Go there. You'll love it. read more

Overpriced food. Poor ambiance. The halibut comes with 2.5 small potatoes and about 5 slices of carrot and zucchini drenched in butter. $39. Service was fine and good. Deviled eggs with cavier 4 in the order $20. Pretty ridiculous. Definitely support the more local restaurants. read more

If I could leave a zero, I would. This has to be the worst service I have EVER received. We ordered around 7:30, nothing crazy, 2 burgers, some oysters, and a lobster roll. Around 8 someone else's food came to the table, we said it wasn't ours. By 8:15, we hadn't seen our waitress and still no food. Keep in mind, we had 2 children with us who were now waiting 45 minutes for our food. We finally flagged another waiter who told us our food was just put in and tried to blame us. Ridiculous. We paid for our drinks and left. He even said, don't worry, we won't charge you for the food. THE FOOD WE NEVER RECEIVED!!! Worst service. Please don't go. To do this to kids, even worse. Shame on them! read more

Excellent service, excellent food! This restaurant is one we would come back to for sure. Great hostess and waiter.

This new wharf area is a delight. Salt Wharf is small but lovely. The view is beautiful. We had a reservation at 5:30 for my birthday dinner. I'd go later in the future, as the sun was coming directly at us. The window was open to a lovely breeze. The menu is limited for main meals, but I had the halibut, which was a large portion, perfectly cooked and seasoned. The mixed vegetables were fabulous. My husband enjoyed his steak. Of course it was quite expensive. read more

Rarely do we go out to eat where we rave about the food. But here we did. The food was extremely good and very well served by our server Will, who walked us through the menu including dishes he personally liked. Great food, wine and service. I could not ask for more. My only suggestion for the restaurant is our table was right on the path where the servers took the dirty dishes to the kitchen. It has to be done obviously, but it was a bit distracting. Otherwise a great dining experience. read more

Attentive service and view of the harbor. Popular and busy place. Sangria was excellent to start. Salad was good with plenty of walnuts and crisp lettuce. Halibut was excellent and scallops were very good also. Lobster risotto was tasty but didn't seem to be as warm as my wife would have liked it to be. Expresso cheesecake was very good. Not inexpensive but food was excellent read more

Excellent cuisine - views of harbor - engaged management which results in great service. We showed up for our reservation but they had no record of it... the manager got with the Executive Chef and made it happen for us anyway despite us being a party of 8. Very pleased with how they handled things. Please note the service is not what you may find in a large city that is able to retain staff year round but if you can be okay with that (e.g. wait staff not as fast and confident) the way they manage the service (the operation and logistics) makes up for it, and most importantly the food is legitimately top class for any major city. read more

The food here was tasty. We had the Creole shrimp, Filet, Lobster tortellini. No complaints about the taste. We did however have to wait 50 minutes for our food. We were there at 5:45 so it wasn't a busy time and there was a lot of staff. Only 4 other people dining when we got there yet it took almost an hour to cook a medium steak and cook tortellini. I was truly curious what was going on. We will give it another chance. The waitress was doing her best but something in the kitchen was messing with her job. read more

Our second year to Camden and Salt Wharf and we are happy to say that Salt Wharf is still fantastic. The staff is enthusiastic, attentive and genuinely happy to provide excellent service. There is no doubt the management treats the staff the way it wants its customers to be served. The food is top notch and incredibly delicious. We've sat and eaten at the bar for both visits and enjoyed the great service and the opportunity to watch the chefs perform their magic. Top notch dining at a top notch boating facility. We will definitely be back and recommend it to anyone we know heading to Camden. read more

Ambiance Service Food Maine mussels are one of my favorites and I look forward to having them whenever I am in this neck of the woods. Such a disappointment tonight! These were teeny tiny and flavorless and aside from the broth they were in, I would not have known they were even in there. Fortunately the salad and bread we ordered filled me up. read more

We tried the Salt Wharf after trying most restaurants in the area. We hit the rooftop bar until it opened, which was lovely. When we were seated, they immediately pulled the shade down slightly to reduce the glaring sun. The ambiance was perfect. It was my son's 10th birthday and he asked for whip cream in a bowl, which they clearly made up from scratch and brought out with a candle. My husband's scallops melted in his mouth. The bread service ($) and changing flavored butter was outstanding. We brought friends back the next weekend and had the same level of experience. The crudo melted in your mouth and the gnocchi were fluffy clouds of perfection. read more

Best rooftop in Camden with the best customer service. The view is fabulous and the staff is professional and friendly. read more

Thirty years ago I wondered when Camden might develop the sunny side of the harbor. Working waterfronts are important but Camden is a different creature. Lyman-Morse has always been a great business there and recently part has been renovated into this excellent restaurant, a superb distillery, office and small retail. We loved the sunset open glass views from the polished bar and tables. Not to mention the amazing rooftop! These dining views are novel since all other development has historically been on the other side. And the food and service were excellent. We did a bunch of appetizers including mussles, chicken confit with smoked ricotta, deviled eggs with caviar, fried cauliflower and brussels. All delicious but the standout were the mussels with chorizo. They were farmed from a little known (to us) outfit near Mount Desert called Hollander & De Koning, a "dutch style" mussel farm. Cocktails nice but beer menu could use an expansion. All around great experience. read more

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Very impressed with this dining opportunity. Enjoyed the radish terrine, pickled beets and ricotta gnudi. While it is harbor side dining, it is a farm-to-table menu with excellent fresh ingredients. Service was friendly and helpful without being overbearing. We had a quick, light meal and left wishing we lived nearby to return for a bigger event and to try what looked like an excellent wine list. read more

My two bffs and I visited last night. We always share everything. We ordered, three glasses of wine, three small plates, one entrée, and two deserts. It was perfect for sharing- if you enjoy doing that. The food was seasonal, fresh, and delicious. Food was great quality and the service was spectacular! Pricing was on point- great care, food, and service-- means you pay for what you get. The place had a great vibe and lighting. Not too big, not too small--- just right! read more

Great attentive service. Food super tasty. You may think getting there you're in the wrong spot (residential neighborhood) but you're not! Highly recommend food and drinks. read more

Outstanding food. Great bartender. Beautiful space. Was a very receptive service team