Enjoyed a lovely late lunch at the Waterfront. Friendly service and a great location, well, right on the waterfront. The oysters were spectacular and I enjoyed the duck stew very much. Will definitely return! read more

Waterfront - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Camden, Maine

Here we are at the waterfront restaurant in Camden on the water. I wanted to start off with lobster stew & then order a lazy lobster but to my dismay both items weren't on tonight's menu. A big*#*' disappointment to say the least. I settled with a steamed lobster with a side of coleslaw & rice pilaf. My lobster was not up to my standards.I also had a pomegranate -mock -a- .rita mocktail. Kris ordered a Caesar salad with anchovies & their bread of the night. The only upside from our table was we had a great view of the harbor. Our waitress Lila was very nice. read more

Classic coastal seafood restaurant decor. We had a premium table next to the window with a fabulous view of the harbor. Unfortunately that is where the positives for this visit ended. The food was average at best. The seafood platter was plentiful and lightly battered but absolutely no seasoning leaving the shrimp, scallops, and haddock bland and almost tasteless. Our server was worse. He took my drink order as we were looking over the menu. My drink arrived when we were half finished with our meal and then only after I asked about it twice. If all you require is a classic decor and a great view, this is the place for you. If you are looking for great food and good service, keep looking. read more

One of the only places open on a Monday evening in Camden. We put in our name, and the host mentioned it might be about an hour and a half wait. We said we were fine with inside or outside seating, and he noted that might make the wait shorter...and it did! We were seated in about 10 minutes, just enough time for my wife to get a glass of wine at the bar. We ended up inside but still had a nice view of the harbor. Service was spot on and very attentive. The food was good...not the best we have ever had, but for a Monday, it was more than acceptable. The menu offers plenty of choices, plus a specials list (I will include menu photos, though I did not get the specials menu). Overall, we were very happy with our choice! read more

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Great lunch and worth the wait! Lobster stew, clam chowder, salad with crab, and fish sandwich were all great. Bloody Mary's (twice : ) and Spritz's to drink...were very good. Hostess greetings and Table Service were perfect. Seating Dock side with front row seat for the harbor was a delight. We arrived 20 minutes before lunch service and were third in line -- when they opened there were 30+ people queueing behind us (on a week day) so get there early. read more

Waterfront - Camden, Me - Seafood Near Me - Camden, Maine

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Came to Camden to spend time with my sister and to share the Edna St. Vincent Millay statue with my granddaughter. I have been here before, but not for awhile; it was quite good. I had a fried haddock sandwich with fries, my sister enjoyed a yummy caesar with anchovies my granddaughter and her friend enjoyed a cheeseburger and the pasta special - penne with shrimp. It was all delish - and seriously - my haddock sandwich is shaped like the state of Maine! Our server was quick and efficient, the view on a cloudy day wasn't great - but the room was comfy. Can't wait to return! read more

Awesome classic local staple delivering great food, excellent service and a real authentic food experience in a waterfront area feeling. We were politely greeted by front desk management and seated in a waterfront view. My wife had the haddock special and I had a black kettle of Maine mussels. Also the fresh baked CranApple rolls delicious Both were outstanding! read more

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ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! WHO doesn't love to eat outside near the water?! View was amazing! While you wait you can order a drink from the outside bar window or go in and grab a drink inside and sit in their outside waiting area. I had the oysters that were sooooo amazing and my husband had the burger! I'm a burger connoisseur and this burger was so good with a delicious grill flavor, brioche bun, and actual fresh looking lettuce, Tomatoe, pickle. We had the chowder. Very good. Nice and creamy, flavorful but just needed a touch more of salt. Service was so amazing. We will definitely be back and I highly recommend. read more

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The grilled salmon special was outstanding. Salmon was perfectly cooked coved with an incredible blueberry sauce. I could have licked the plate. Served with mashed red potatoes and sautéed Brussel sprouts. Server was attentive and knowledgeable. We had a table near the windows in a prime location. Unfortunately, it was raining. read more

Honestly would give this place a 4.5-4.6 star review. we happened to stop here along route 1 looking for lobsta and while we did get a lobsta stew, the rest of the meal was delicious! Food: we got the scallops (seared perfectly, well cooked) and fish and chips. By far the best fish and chips I've had since New Zealand. The fish was very lightly battered, and it was haddock so it wasn't oily. 10/10 would recommend. We also stared with the lobster stew which was very large and had a lot of lobster bits inside! Ambience: we came here at night but did sit by a window. I would have loved to see this place in the daytime, super cute. Also definitely a very local spot, we stoped by on a Tuesday and it was quite busy with everyone from town! read more

Waterfront - Fresh sea scallops with rice pilaf - Seafood Near Me - Camden, Maine

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My husband and I went to dinner for my birthday. He had the mussels. I had the haddock. Both dishes were outstanding. For dessert we had the Peach cobbler and chocolate flourless cake with a candle on it. Both were excellent. The waitress was on top of everything. We sat by the window and were able to watch the view. If you have not tried this place it is worth trying. read more

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Food was delicious - had scallops over linguine. Scallops were cooked to perfection. It's always a busy place and a bit noisy when full. We were able to sit at the bar while waiting for a table (25 minutes). read more

Stopped in while in town and enjoyed lunch at Waterfront. Enjoyed the signature Waterfront Clam Chowder and the mussels. Nephew had the burger which was truly a top notch burger with the juiciest of patties. Server was nice and made helpful suggestions. Best part was absolutely sitting outside by the water. read more

The waterfront in Camden is such a wonderful place to enjoy a meal. The food is consistently delicious, the ambiance is warm and inviting, and the views of the harbor make dining here feel extra special. It's lively but not overwhelming, and there's a real charm to sitting by the water and watching the boats go by. Definitely plan to get there early, though the place fills up fast, and you won't want to miss it! read more

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Went to the Waterfront on a recommendation from a local. Glade we took his advice. Restaurant was packed with a one hour wait. We found two spots at the bar and decided to eat there. Bartender was quick to clean up from the previous patrons and got our white wine and greyhound started. Bartender recommended the fish and chips. My wife decided on the fish and chips and I got seafood jambalaya. Even though the place was packed we received our meals in less than 10 minutes. Drinks were awesome. Food was delicious and great portions. Bar service was awesome. read more

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A good spot to eat and to watch boats in harbor! All food is good. Service is good. A must see and eat in Camden on the water. read more

First the good news. The waitress was excellent, friendly and timely. The view from the deck is fantastic. Now we can talk about the other stuff. We ordered spicy chicken fingers as an apetizer. They were soggy and not very hot. I'm not sure what they put in their spicy sauce, it has an unusual smell. Not a bad smell but unidentifiable. We then had the haddock fish and chips. My husband's piece of haddock was very small and it was loaded with bones as it was not properly filleted. I had twice as much fish as he had so I gave him some of mine. We both ordered our haddock well done. When I cut into my haddock water gushed onto my plate making my French fries soggy. The fries weren't hot. The Cole slaw was okay. Probably won't do it again. read more

My wife and I visited on a Friday night for dinner and luckily we were seated without a wait because we chose to sit indoors. It would have been a 30 minute wait for outdoor seating with a view of the water. We attempted to eat here a couple nights earlier but it was a 30 minute wait indoors and since it was hot inside and outside the restaurant, we decided to venture elsewhere. My wife and I began our meal with the fried calamari . Bland. I needed to dress it up with salt and pepper. Nice portion and cooked fresh. My wife and I both ordered the crabcakes with green beans and rice. Good choice. The crabcakes were fresh with plenty of lump crab meat. The green beans were also fresh and not frozen from a bag. For a very busy night, the service was very good and friendly. The prices were competitively priced for the area. The restaurant is located down by the water so there is no private parking lot. Ample street parking and public lots in the area. read more

My wife and I dined at Waterfront in Camden Maine on a recent trip to visit family. I had salmon over rice with vegetables and a carrot puree garnish. My wife had an Angus burger. We also shared a bowl of lobster soup. The view was great, however the food was overpriced in our opinion. The food was also ok for the price we were charged. The best part of our meal was the lobster soup. Our server Ryan was excellent. read more

We stopped here for lunch on our drive to bar harbor. The restaurant is quaint, clean, and we were seated right away. We had a nice view of the harbor which was gorgeous. We ordered the fish & chips, side salads, and clam chowder for lunch. Everything was delicious. The salad dressings are definitely homemade because I could have drank that ranch it was so good. The perfect little lunch in a cute harbor town. read more

This place had some of the best food we've had on our trip and had a great vegetarian option for our daughter. Super friendly service and warm ambience for a cool May evening. Would love to return on a sunny day to sit outside overlooking the harbor! read more

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It was a perfect day up in Maine and there was nothing better than have a beer on the outside patio seating. We had to wait about 12-15 minutes for a seat outside, but we just had a drink at their bar and it was definitely worth the wait. The staff were extremely attentive and friendly. When our table was ready they escorted us over. Our table was right against the railing. Watching the boats scoot by and feeling the light breeze was very relaxing. It was so relaxing that we ended up with a bottle of wine, which our waiter helped select and let us try. The oysters were very fresh and the clam chowder was good as well. We were not that hungry for much food, but loved the view so much we just stayed and enjoyed our drinks. I would definitely be back, but of course I would recommend coming during the day so you can take in all of the fabulous views! read more

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Excellent location and food! loved the chowder, delicious cranberry rolls and everything! would definitely recommend!

We tried to have lunch here today. After waiting over the 30-40 minutes we were told, we were seated, only to sit another 15 minutes with no service. We left, as we could not spare another hour of wasted time in our day. Shame on you people. If you don't have the staff to serve the masses that show up then stop pretending that you do. read more

Ellie/Ellen is the most pretentious restaurant/manager/hostess. I put my name in for a window table for one person at approximately 1230 and agreed to have a cocktail at the bar while I waited. She said it would be about 10-20 minutes which I was fine waiting. At 330, 3 hrs after I arrived, I brought the fact she, Ellie, (manager/hostess I wasn't sure) never seated me at the view table (or any table). She said "you were working at the bar on your computer and I thought you no longer wanted a view table". What??? I had been waiting for hours and she never interacted with me again after I reluctantly went to the bar. I knew she would ignore me once I went to the bar because I was alone and she seemed annoyed when I said I was going to work for 1.5-2 hrs at the table. Look, I'm a big tipper and my bill was $50+ just for 1 person. I've been a waitress, I know it's all about getting the most money per table but that doesn't mean she should discriminate against a single female wanting a table for 2 with a view. When I insisted I be seated at one of the empty view tables (there were 5 now), she threatened to throw me out of the restaurant. I'm not joking. She said I was "drunk" (I had one cosmo) so I told her that her accusation was defamatory. I wasn't drunk, I hadn't even finished my 1 cosmo, I was just pissed. It was crazy! She's a pretentious, arrogant sociopath who was trying to gaslight me because she screwed up and forgot about me at the bar. She should have just admitted she forgot/overlooked me. No biggie and then fixed it by seating me at a view table. But bartender Josh makes an awesome cosmo without the libtard drama. Shaken served in an up glass. I even got attacked by another local libtard at the bar who said "Ellie" was justified in throwing me out because she controlled everything at this crazy blue state liberal bar. The local restaurant folks in Camden are virtue signaling arrogant libtards who do not like folks who aren't "from" here (even though I've lived here 4 yrs). This episode was unbelievable. Unfortunately the view is great but I'll NEVER go back here due to the way I was treated. I felt like the new girl in junior high school with the local bar fly's jumping to Ellie's defense as the mean girl who screwed up her customer service roll and wasn't willing to admit it so she gaslit me. Virtue Signaling, Zero customer service, Juvenile, petty. Manager Chris (?) watched and supported the whole thing. I hope bartender Josh leaves and becomes a bartender at another more customer friendly bar because he makes a mean cosmo. read more

First of all, had to wait 50 minutes to be seated, I was all set to order an Angus burger and the waitress said they were out of burgers. What? So I switched to a Cuban and a Maine lunch IPA. Took 20 minutes for my beer to come. it was another 15 minutes for the lunch food. The food was good, not great. Our waitress was very good and did her best to keep us informed about when lunch was coming out. Not likely to return as there are several other good options read more

We dined here this evening. We were sat inside near the door and the view was nice. My husband ordered the shrimp, honestly they were flavorless and resembles Red Lobster popcorn shrimp. I had the burger and it was very good. Fries were all old. Food was what I expected for a tourist hot spot. Unfortunately the biggest disappointment of the night was the waitress. Service was extremely slow. She was gone for about half an hour after she took our credit card. View is very nice. Restaurant needs a manager. read more

This has been our favorite place for over 30 years! The food is good and the staff are always the same! They remember you and recognize you at each visit! Excellent clam chowder! The view is also incredible! read more

Honestly, horrendous doesn't really start to cover this place. Sat at the bar as we got there at 4:45pm... 15 minutes before the restaurant opened. Got drinks and placed our order at 5:02pm. The bartender to her credit did all she could as she was the only one behind the bar. The manager on duty, watched her struggle to keep up at the bar and doing drinks for the entire restaurant, he never once asked her if she needed help or acted like a manager and jumped in. Finally, over an hour after placing our order got it - one entree between us we split.... Crab cakes, again shouldn't have taken over an hour to receive. Thankfully the bartender comped our food, but terrible management, he should be fired. read more

Went here last night and had delicious meals and dessert and friendly service. Came back again tonight (staying nearby) to get dessert again because what we had yesterday hit the spot. It was about 5:15pm on a Tuesday in the off season. The hostess woman tells us if we "only want dessert then we should go in the bar". Okay, no problem. Walked past several empty tables in the bar till we found a small table for two by the window. Perfectly fine. Neat thing we know, she walked all the way over to us to say no, if we want dessert we have to sit AT the bar, not IN the bar. What?? My husband and I looked at each other like, is she seriously moving us? So we got up to walk out. She asked my husband if there was a problem, and he said yes, based on her instructions, we went in the OVER HALF EMPTY bar and were fine where we were sitting (considering we weren't allowed in the dining room), but that was not good enough so we will take our business elsewhere. She said "well, the tables are for dining patrons". They had no wait in the bar OR dining room!!! We walked right in! So rude. Won't be back. read more

Drinks and clam chowder were quite good. Salads were also excellent. My wife had steak that she felt was bland. I had the fried shrimp. They were tiny. It said they were "lightly" breaded. Seemed a little too heavy for the size of shrimp. Needless to say, I've had better. The only other issue was the older gentleman up front who took your name. He seemed like everyone was a bother to him. I'd hate to see him actually have to handle the busy season if he was like this in May. I gave 4 stars because I couldn't do 3.5. And 3 was probably too low given that some of the food was quite good, and the location was right on the water. read more

Very busy place for lunch. Large amount of staff were working. Good service. Haddock fish and chips was good. So was bacon crab and avocado sandwich was good. Nice view of the harbor. Very comfortable. read more

Waterfront - Haddock and chips. - Seafood Near Me - Camden, Maine

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Terrific dining on the water! They say it's the little things that make for a great experience, and at the Waterfront, it's true. The homemade rolls (a different flavor nightly.) Excellent and creative specials. Inventive sides (Cumin spiced butternut squash? Yum!) Tasty cocktails and delish mocktails... But the big things are on point, too...Lobster, -- lazy, in the shell and in stew. Terrific burger. Crisp and fresh salads with great homemade dressings. A great clam chowder, fish and chips. A tasty steak.... All spot on. This is a family place where mom, dad and the kids are joined by a fine and caring waitstaff. As locals, we appreciate that the Waterfront is open year round. It's cozy in a snowstorm by the fireplace. But during high summer? In the outdoor dining room overlooking moon rise over the harbor? Absolutely perfect! read more

We have been to the waterfront three times now, and the food is always a very high-quality and extremely consistent. The staff are friendly and welcoming, and very prompt. The lobster stew has become one of our favorites in the midcoast region, a very flavorful base with a good quantity of fresh juicy lobster meat. Today I tried the Colorado burger for the first time and it was fantastic. Essentially a BBQ bacon cheeseburger, the patty was cooked perfectly as ordered, all of the vegetable toppings were extremely fresh, perfectly cooked bacon, and a mound of shredded cheese with a delicious house made barbecue sauce. If you can get a seat out on the deck, the views of Camden Harbor and the fall foliage up the mountain is second to none. One of our absolute favorite spots! Big shout out to Kendall, who provided us with fantastic service today for the second time. read more

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Oh the mussels! They were fabulous and plentiful! Drinks were good. Two of us had mocktails and two had cocktails and all were happy. Salad was fresh. Gluten free options are limited, but we're very good. Chowder and lobster stew were enjoyed by the non-celiac members of our table. However, the mussels were the star of the evening. There must have been close to 4 dozen perfectly cooked and flavored fresh mussels per pot. read more

We were passing through town and this place was recommended by our friends. We walked in at 4pm and were greeted by a male, I believe the manager. He then shouted at us that the restaurant does not serve food until 4:45. There were people at the bar, and we really just wanted a drink. He was rude and did not ask us if we wanted just a drink. We went next door and had delicious food and drink and spent our money elsewhere. read more

Terrible management. The bar tender was the only saving grace! Got here at 4:45, manager rudely told us they would not seat us until 5, did not offer a waitlist but said we could sit at the bar. Ordered food at 5:02p and waited over an hour for our main entree. Bar tender asked the manager multiple times to go check on our stuff and I would watch as he walked to the kitchen door and turn around. She was the only one working the bar, and he stood there just watching. She informed us he had worked that same bar for 20yrs before becoming a manager so he definitely could've helped her out. Manager stood with hostess to rudely let people know they had an 1+ wait to dine. Bar tender again is the only saving grace as she was kind and apologetic about the situation, and ended up comping our food. read more

Waterfront - Manager stood around did nothing to help out the lady at the bar. - Seafood Near Me - Camden, Maine

Waterfront has been our go-to favorite seafood place in the Camden area for several years. We were back this week & it did not disappoint!!! The seating process was easy - we sat in the waterfront seating. Service was excellent. We both loved our lazy lobster and the sides were delicious! One evening we enjoyed the calamari app and another a delicious dessert with their house-made hot fudge! read more

We ate there a few nights ago during our stay in Camden while the place is a beautiful shedding. The place is clearly an older place and I would say the food was OK not spectacular one thing that is a total waste of money. Do not order and pay for the bread/rolls for seven dollars. They were disgusting why they can't figure out how to either serve a or sourdough bread is beyond me instead they served rolls that we pretty much spit out and did not eat anyway that's my two cents on it and the weight was longer than normal. Would we go back probably not read more

Overpriced and loooong wait for it. The food was decent tasting but the service was awful. Our waiter had some sort of superiority complex. He completely ignored us when we were trying to ask for more water. We literally had to keep asking for refills as he did not attend to us at all except to take our order and bring our food. We had to track him down to get the bill and pay. And at one point we had asked one of the staff about moving outside to the patio as there were quite a few tables that looked open but then our waiter came over and was like you can't ask him that he's just a busboy. WTF my dude. How snobbish. The other young man was just trying to be helpful and this waiter was a bully. My kind husband still left a tip for him even though I told him not to. read more

Waterfront - Salmon and mashed potatoes. - Seafood Near Me - Camden, Maine