Our annual Maine vacation was underway! We made plans to stop in Boothbay for a a few days before…read moreheading to Northern Maine. So our dinner stop before heading to Boothbay was Five Islands Lobster. We arrived around 4pm, just before a dinner rush. Parking is tight, but you make do. I was able to find a spot to accommodate my care and the small packing trailer on the hitch. Once we were parked we made our way to the buildings. The one building you order your lobster, another building you order other items. It was a very easy and simple process. Between all of us there was so much lobster and other fine dining options. The lobster was fresh and sweet. It was very delicious. The lobster came with corn and potatoes. The butter was perfect! It had that foaming too I love! My husband enjoyed his fried haddock sandwich and the fried scallops. He raved about the fried scallops. The staff were great. They were kind, helpful and hard working. The view was stunning. I saw a loon and was able to adventure on the rocks during low tide. Overall this was a beautiful spot to start our Maine vacation. I highly recommend checking out Five Islands Lobster

Five Islands Lobster is a must when visiting Maine. We made our way up from Massachusetts and we…read morewere not disappointed after passing other stands along the way. We ordered 2 2lb lobsters, onion rings, and fried oysters. The lobster meat came right out of the shell (shout out to some man on the dock who helped us Marylanders with some verbal direction) and were full and flavorful! We are big crab eaters but it takes about 6 or more XL crabs to feel as full as we did with one lobster! The onion rings and oysters were perfectly fried and just as delicious. The oysters came with fries (which explains the ketchup) as well and all were large portions. It was the perfect location too! Not noisy, beautiful scenery, and just all around a great atmosphere.

This has been our 4th or 5th time over the past few years dining at Blue (the restaurant) and this…read moretime we were sorely disappointed. We had a party of 7 and everyone commented on the tiny portions for the price. I had the NY Strip and expected at least an 8oz piece of meat. Rather I received 4-5 "slices" on a scoop of mashed potatoes. Is this a sign of the times choosing profit over quality ? Sure seems that way. I hope Carlos can reassess the direction of this once delightful restaurant by the sea.

We had a wonderful 4 night stay at Grey Haven Inn. We dined at Blue each evening. Everything was…read moregreat, other than one mishap and staff quickly fixed the issue. I would go back in a heart beat! Delish

My first stop after I landed! Cozy's is always a go to because of the quality of food and friendly…read morecooks and servers! Unfortunately, this time I was met by a very unfriendly hostess ( and I remembered her being very unfriendly to customers last time I was here!) when I tried to order something to go for my husband , while I would dine , she said I couldn't do that. She informed me that I couldn't get anything to go because there's only one cook . So I said that was fine , I'll just dine here and take the rest boxed up when I'm ready. She still said no!? Then the waiters and waitresses recognized me as a regular and greeted me ! It certainly wasn't what I was expecting as I just landed from two very long flights to get here and literally put my suitcases down and came straight to Cozy's !!!! I ended up coming in and sitting outside to eat . My waiter assured me I could get a box for whatever food I didn't finish . We just landed back for the month of July after being here in May and June! We ate here once or twice a week and always recommended to our cousins and friends and people who are new to town ! I do recall our last meal here be fore we left at the end of June , this same hostess ( brunette wit hair up ) being very rude to customers then, as well. Mike and Andre and the waitresses and young bus boys are all so friendly and our family has been coming here for generations! It's a shame that this one person is ruining the vibe.. Unfortunately, I will think twice before wanting to come here again. * If you're looking for food recommendations, I don't think you can go wrong with anything , but the fish tacos are my favorite and I order them every single time I'm here! My husband loves the street dogs and if you're a Chicago Cubs fan, you'll understand why! They taste just like a Chicago dog at Wrigley Field! We've had the burgers here too, and they are very good. The Berry salad is delicious , if you're going for something healthier and you can always add a protein .We love adding blackened scallops to it ! if you do choose to dine here , hopefully that ride hostess will have moved on.

Came here for lunch. Nice quaint little restaurant. Has a great location overlooking the harbor. I…read moreordered the grilled haddock tacos. It came with two tacos and potato chips. I thought the tacos were very good. I just wish they offered another side other than potato chips. I think this would have enhanced the meal.

Nothing compares. Visiting Maine coast? Don't miss or drive by. Crabby Lobster. Phippsburg MEread more

Found this wonderful place on Yelp. Run by wife with the help of her husband. Great prices and…read moresuper friendly people. Would highly recommend it even though it's off the Beaten Track.

We are from San Diego and have gone to Boothbay almost every year for the past ten years. Bet's…read moreis by far our favorite for fried haddock! Some years we have missed her because of her limited hours. We are really hoping she will still be open when we get there on Sept 30 this year! Go there and tell her Steve Campbell from San Diego said hi!

If you are wanting a restaurant, this is not for you! If you want real Maine Fish & Chips this is…read morefor you right off the boat from a family that has fished for generations! It is a little outdoor walk up corner spot with picnic tables all outdoors! The fish is not fishy and lightly battered crispy! Food is not grease or oily. How does she make this magic happen? She does! Bet's sauce, dill & lemon is super yummy! Yummy yum, don't be a dumb and go get some! It's a locals spot that is shared among those who know! Now you know!

We were seated right away. There were options for seating , rooftop, dock and outside and inside…read moredining. We sat inside and were taken care of by Scotty. He's an awesome bartender and an excellent server. Hard working as I'll get out! Said his grandfather worked there too when he was a kid! The food was excellent! We had a salsa trio that really good. The lobster was excellent! The corn was excellent as is! And the coleslaw was fresh and tasty! I loved the lobster the best! The kids can look at the lobsters right by where they are cooking them. The big kids(adults) can too. I liked that they had an outside and inside bar. The outside bar was full, and happening! There were also Adirondack chairs for hanging out. Families and groups are welcome! I think that dogs are even welcome outside because I saw water bowls on the dock outside eating area They have 1 accessible bathroom with a changing table at the end of the row of the unisex bathrooms .. 1 sink for all but it was sufficient! There is a lot of traffic between the seafood market, the he restaurant and the gift shop but it moves well. Everything was very well served. Portions were good! I would return. Very nice town too!

Great food. Sit on the terrace, amazing view of the Marina…read more Kashley our server was fantastic! And the owner was working in the Wine shop! Sweet lady

What an AMAZING meal!!! I grew up in Boothbay Harbor and come back to visit and try the new and…read moretimeless local fare at least once or twice a year, the food at Newagen is hands down the best food you will eat around. The menu is brilliant, innovative and different from anything you will find in the region. Each element of each dish has been carefully thought out and come together to form and perfect bite. Forget your standard protein, starch and veg, Chef Nathaniel's plates are all beautiful works of art that harmoniously tantalize the tongue. We started with the Red Mussels, corn bisque, sweet pea ravioli, gazpacho, and tuna tuxedo special, as well as a mozzarella flat bread for my 6 year old dining companion (he devoured the entire flat). The menu offered two variations of mussels, a traditional white wine and garlic preparation and the red, which we tried, and they were some of the most delicious and different mussels I've ever had, including tequila, cotija cheese and tomatoes. Once we finished the mussels we ordered another serving of bread just to sop up the sauce (we used the bread for the pea ravioli pasta sauce as well!) Delicioso!!! I'm always excited to try a fresh house made pasta and these ravioli most certainly did not disappoint! Prior to the meal the head chef came out and explained to us the 288 lb fresh tuna that he was breaking down, accompanied with a Tuna Special Menu. We ended up getting the tuxedo tuna and I only wish I could have tried everything special, yummm!! For mains we got the scallops, the veal, the seared tuna special meal, the halibut and the crab cakes. Everyone was so stuffed by the end but there was nothing left on a single plate. Across the board, the flavor combinations were innovative and scrumptious. On top of being the most delicious food in the region, the atmosphere is the tops. Whichever level you are seated on provides you with a glorious view of the ocean and as the cheery staff bustled around we were serenaded by James Taylor-esque guitar and vocals. Everyone working there seems happy and helpful and BUSY! not too busy however to make sure you are taken care of. Thanks to the Henry and the manager for excellent and attentive service AND the dessert and drinks!! Do yourself and favor and try this one of a kind, elevated Maine cuisine! I've never left a restaurant in Maine more satiated. You go Newagen! Chef Nathaniel keep it soigne!!!

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 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.

Lovely meal overlooking the Kennebec River. The fried shrimp were wonderful. Great batter and the…read moreshrimp were moist. Also had a delicious lobster bisque. Our waitress was attentive and had a great sense of humor. Already looking forward to next visit.

Well, I am sad to make such a review. This once-terrific…read morerestaurant, which I have been patronizing along with my family for over 40 years, has fallen into some poor hands. Glen and Diane sold the restaurant- and knowing them personally, I totally understand why- but the new owners have turned a reliable and homey place into a poorly-run attempt at a hip joint in a very quiet little beach hamlet. Today some family and I made a dinner reservation. We were sat almost immediately upon arriving, but our waiter was pulling double duty as barkeep, and he did neither job well. My Mom had to go up to the hostess to get place settings, to the bar to get our refills, to another server to check on the status of our order (which had been given to our wait 45mins earlier), and back to the bar to get our check. Our waiter never once checked on us; we didn't see him after he took our order until it was time to pay up. When we voiced our concerns, he was not thrilled to hear that he had done a poor job, and sent Chris, the manager (and possibly owner? Not sure) over to us. Chris did listen attentively and thanked us for our feedback, which is the only reason this review has as many stars as it does. The restaurant had a rather limited menu, and they were out of a lot of stuff. I ordered the fried scallop basket with sweet potato fries. $30 for half a dozen small, overcooked scallops and mushy fries? Not worth it. Their prices are sky high for the region and for the quality and quantity of food served. I know, I know- this sounds awfully like I am clutching my pearls and telling naughty children to get off my lawn. But over the decades of patronage of Spinney's- both the restaurant and the guest house- I had never had a disappointing experience before the new owners got their claws in this beautiful place.

We stopped in for breakfast and coffee before spending the day exploring town, and it was the…read moreperfect way to start the morning. We ordered the lox everything bagel, a bacon, egg, and cheese on an English muffin, and a couple of iced chai tea lattes. Everything was delicious, the portions were perfect for the price, and the service was incredibly quick. The staff was friendly, the restaurant was spotless, and the whole experience was enjoyable from start to finish. One thing we really loved was the little gift shop attached to the restaurant. It was a fun place to browse while waiting for our food, with plenty of unique gifts and items to check out. It also seemed to be a favorite among the locals, which is always a great sign when you're looking for a quality place to eat instead of just following the crowds. If you're looking for a quick, quality breakfast with great service, this spot is definitely worth a visit!

The store itself is so cute. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. Great menu options. Lots of…read morecute knick-knacks to buy in the store as well as specialty items locally. I ordered a bacon, egg and cheese and a mocha iced coffee which was so delicious. We'll definitely come back here again.