If you've arrived in Camden looking for that certain "lobster roll in Maine" experience, Waterfront is your spot. I'm sure the food is as good as other "best of" restaurants, but this place hits all the right notes on ambience. Umbrellas with the Red Sox/Sam Adams logos, the best Maine beers on tap, sweet views into the picturesque harbor, a cozy indoor area to complement the beautiful deck. The New England clam chowder was a hit; I loved my tuna BLT; didn't even have the lobster roll, but the one I saw at my table made my mouth water. Stop thinking about it and go for it!! read more

Waterfront - Seafood Near Me - Camden, Maine

Rude, entitled. Stopped by to inquire on availability and told to come back in an hour and a half for another hour wait. Skip it and hit one of the breweries instead and you'll have better food, more fun, at a much more reasonable price. read more

Perfect view of the harbor, we watched the boats go by thru out our meal. Staff was very friendly & familiar with menu to give us great suggestions. Food was awesome, we can't wait to come back read more

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Upscale, sat at the bar because we were starving and there was a wait for tables. GREAT OYSTERS. Friendly quick service despite the crowd.

Had lobster and mussels. Both were fantastic. Highly recommended for those dishes. Service was also very good.

Waterfront was great for some cocktails! If you want to be seated on the deck you'll normally have to out your name in with the waiter/waitress or make reservations. If you have a small party you can see if there are seats at the bar. Very good cocktails and the inside remind me of being inside a boat with all the handcrafted woodwork. Such a neat place! Definitely recommend it! read more

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If you have a party of more than 4 people, apparently it is beyond their ability to seat you before 5pm on a Tuesday. Even though we had no problem being at separate tables, they made no effort to accommodate us. Or perhaps we just aren't the demographic they prefer There were only 8 of us today, but all 16 of us plan to go out Friday and make some place VERY happy in this off season. WON'T be here! read more

Hostess very rude. After 2 they close the main room so no decent water views even though they have a. Large room empty. We left without ordering. Too many nicer places without the attitude read more

Everyone in Camden recommends this place, but it was one of the worst dining experiences I've had. The young host was friendly and the ambience and lighting in the dining room by the water was good. Aside from that, there was an older gentleman helping host who was rude. The waitress was too busy, I think, because we barely got waited on. The food took forever, and, even though it looked appetizing, it was not appetizing at all. I am not a picky eater, but bad seafood is about the worst. I guess we just had bad luck. read more

Excellent food and service! The lazy lobster was awesome as well as the phyllo crusted brie. The beef dip was fantastic and so was the clam chowder. We hope to be back soon. read more

Really enjoyed lunch here! Great outdoor deck right on the marina so you can watch the boats go by as you drink and dine. Friendly and attentive service. Delicious food. We ate the steamed "lazy" lobster, crab/bacon/avocado melt, and the crab cakes. Everything was yummy. Would happily go there again. read more

The food was good, the service was terrible. We waited 40 minutes to be seated and were seated for an hour and 30 minutes to be seated. Overall almost a 2-1/2 hour ordeal. Nice location on the water. read more

View of the waterfront and the service was spectacular. Menu could have been a little more inspiring. I ordered Haddock which was coated in Panko and was very bland. read more

Outstanding fish and chips in a scenic setting overlooking the harbor. Our server, Mara was truly delightful with a warm attitude and prompt service. My partner is very fussy about her fish and chips coming from NZ where it is prepared English style in a crispy beer batter, and she was not disappointed. We will definitely return for another meal. Large servings will satisfy everyone. read more

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The service was amazing! We were seated right away. ABBY was our server! She was polite and very knowledgeable of the menu! She also had warm customer service smile , plus a positive attitude. The atmosphere is very cozy and clean! It's great with the fire place! I will be coming it there tomorrow as well! Had a 3 course meal it was amazing I even got to upsell the patrons next to me they ordered the fish and chips as well! read more

Waterfront - Seafood Near Me - Camden, Maine

Waterfront, Camden 48 Bayview street. Love love love the location, the food , the waitresses, would definitely return; however, the manager "Ellie", was unfriendly and totally overwhelmed. We were waiting for our table and sat in the " waiting area ", when we asked Ellie how we could order a drink, she snipped, you're in the waiting area, the cocktail area is over there. My husband just had surgery and is currently walking with one of those hospital canes, clearing not moving too well, I felt enraged, and decided to post this . Need I say more? read more

Service was awesome Molly took good care of us. The food not so great. We came here last year and absolutely loved the mussels. This year they left a lot to be desired. Mussels were small, no broth, bread not toasted. French fries were served cold, which was corrected. Server used the excuse that "it's the end of the evening, cooks are tired and ready to go home." read more

Avoid this place based on the reviews. The service was terrible: the manager was rude, and the waitress repeatedly forgot our orders. When the food arrived, the quiche was dry, the fries were rock hard, and the soda was flat. I really wanted to like this place, but it was ultimately disappointing. Plenty of other places with a similar ambience- try Peter Ott's! read more

I have been wanting to eat at the Waterfront Restaurant in Camden for a few years. We did tonight. What a disappointment. Although we had a great table overlooking the harbor, the food was terrible. The scallops were under cooked and watery. The lobster chowder was huge but cold. The Brie cheese on a blueberry bread which tastes more like a muffin. Our waiter started off good but then forgot we were there. We though he had left for the night. Don't waste your money. read more

Excellent service and delicious food! My friend and I were on a weekend trip to see fall leaves in Maine when we stopped by here for dinner. Around 7:30pm on a Sunday we were told there was a 40-45 minute wait for a table for 2, but the wait ended up being more around 30 minutes. Although the restaurant was super busy, the staff was very friendly to everyone including those of us who had just arrived. My friend and I went full-on lobster mode since we heard that Maine is known for good lobster. We split a lobster stew that was probably one of the best soups we've ever had the honor of tasting -- creamy and milky, not too thick or salty, generous portion of lobster meat inside. We both wish we got the larger size instead of the small size! I had the lobster risotto which also had generous portions of lobster meat. My friend seemed to enjoy her lazy lobster as well. It felt like a lot of food, yet we didn't feel uncomfortably bloated afterward, only super satisfied! So I suspect the food is made with quality ingredients and not too greasy. The food is a bit pricey, but that's to be expected from three lobster dishes and a good location by the water. They were not stingy about lobster meat at all we had no complaints about the price. Service was excellent throughout our dinner. Our waitress came by regularly to refill our waters and ask how things were going. She also calmly took a nice photo for us despite how busy the restaurant was. Food didn't take too long to come out. Again, excellent service and delicious food, well worth the wait and the money for a positive dining experience! read more

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Arrived early and put our name on list. Our name was crossed off without offering us a table. Unprofessional manager told us we'd "have to wait" another 45 minutes. So rude! So unprofessional. Lots of other restaurants in Camden. read more

The water front location is the reason to go here. Great views and covered outdoor deck. Clam chowder and oysters were great. The lobster salad was meh. Lettuce was cut in large difficult to eat pieces and the veggies were not super fresh or flavorful. Would not recommend that salad. For the price, it was robbery. Looked pretty but that was it. read more

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This is a wonderful little waterfront cafe. The deck offers views of the harbor and the surrounding town. The food was delicious, especially the gazpacho. I would highly recommend trying this place to anyone in the Camden area! read more

This was an okay stop in Camden on our way to Islesboro. The view was stunning, and worth a stop to grab some photos of the water. The food was typical for a touristy town - it felt pretty pricey for what you were getting. The food was good - lobster roll was really fresh and tasty, but it was more expensive than I was expecting in a town that get's lobster in their backyard. The service was incredibly slow, we ordered drinks immediately upon sitting and it took close to 20 minutes to receive them. Waters went without being refilled for too long, it just felt like we spent a lot of the time looking around for answers on where everything was. That being said, the wait staff was friendly and helpful. read more

Waterfront - Seafood Near Me - Camden, Maine

Delicious and a great view of the harbor. We came in late one very cold night hoping they wouldn't turn us away. we were there in January and so much was closed for the season. They had a nice big fire going and we were seated right near it. Everything we ordered was delicious. i had the crab cakes; and they were all crab and none of that crab stuffing yuck. the best !! My husband had the salmon and my son the haddock fish and chips. We would all give a 5 star to the quality of this meal. We can't wait to go again. read more

I searched through Yelp and after many disappointments of "Closed until May" found this gem! Beautiful interior, attentive and friendly staff. We were half an hour early for our reservation and they were able to seat us. We were too hungry to think of pictures! The food was very nicely plated and all delicious! I had Fish & Chips with au gratin potatoes instead of fries. The haddock was fresh, sweet, moist and crispy without being greasy. Best I have had in quite some time! The cole slaw was different than traditional with peppers, I was glad the red onion was in large pieces so I could remove most of it (a little goes a long way). My husband had the Herb Seared Salmon with Butternut Squash special. It looked very pretty snd he loved it. We shared a Profiterole for dessert, it was excellent! We can't wait to go back in warm weather to be on the deck! read more

If you're near Camden and not eating here, what are you doing??? Delicious food, great service, awesome ambience. Our crew got the crab cakes, fish tacos, haddock, and scallops as entrees. Wish the haddock was a bigger portion. Yummy sides but also small. Crab cakes came with 2 big ones - they were a favorite at the table! read more

We had bad service the hostesses were rude and it was a very hot day we waited for an hour when we were told it would be only 30 mins and no apologies and the were still rude throughout the lunch. read more

Overall the food was good. The crab and artichoke fondue is to die for but I think it would have been even better if it was brought to the table on a warmer to keep it heated. The clam chowder was decent but could have been creamer. Crab cakes were delicious! All servings are ample size and our waitress was a sweetheart! read more

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The fish tacos had a ton of pickled onions which turned out to be the perfect amount. The lazy lobster came in a bowl and was perfectly cooked. The side of buttered green beans were partially delicious, partially over cooked. The risotto was terrible. The corn was over cooked (think corn on the cob that has sat all day, reheated and served). The lobster was also over cooked. read more

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We arrived at sunset, the host was friendly and seated us right away. The restaurant was homey, a bit upscale but definitely casual. I always appreciate fresh flowers on the table and cloth napkins. The view of boats passing by and islands in the distance made this the classic Maine scene, I was glad we chose The Waterfront, it delivered a great view for starters. Our cocktails were served right away, also a good start. The waiter was very attentive and friendly. The oysters were so fresh the ocean was served with them and the cocktail sauce was delicious. The soft centered, crunchy crusted slightly sweet and warm fennel bread was so good and subtly different. We ordered the haddock fish and chips and it was also good and I did like their cole slaw dressing, it was lighter than most. We finished with a unique and refreshing sorbet made from Maine blueberries and pomegranates. I asked to take half of it in a to go cup because the serving was so generous. We would return to The Waterfront if we're ever up this way again. read more

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The Waterfront has been a family favorite for years. First, it's in an absolutely beautiful setting on the docks in Camden, Maine! There is covered outdoor as well as indoor seating. The menu never disappoints. The service is very good and the food usually excellent! We had a family lunch there this last visit. We ordered a variety of dishes and everyone was happy. We tried clams , lobster roll, haddock and 'gespacho.' I heartedly recommend this restaurant and experience! read more

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

Beautiful outdoor seating, right in downtown Camden. Unfortunately, the food was just okay and our server was somewhat rude. When we asked for a simple substitution she made it sound like a insane request. Is this a Michelin star restaurant? Also, when we ordered anything she wouldn't acknowledge it and just turn around and walk away. read more

What can i say about the Waterfront. We came up from NY just for a weekend of down time and Seafood ( cNt find this type of seafood in NY). We flew in and were literally starving. A local directed us to the Waterfront. So here it goes Location , ambiance , service ( Christie) , food , portions , price, drinks = Great. This is all you need to know so stop yelping right now and drive down to the Waterfront. 1st stop on the Maine seafood tour a home run. read more

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Great view, average food. Interesting sides though where u can choose French fries, bean salad or gazpacho soup! Salmon burger was a bit dry, lobster roll plain. But, good service and again, can't beat the view. Got there at 12:09 on a Monday and there was already a 30 minute wait for outdoor seating. read more

Waterfront - Outdoor patio at the waterfront has a lovely Harbour view. - Seafood Near Me - Camden, Maine

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Stopped off for lunch on the way to my other house in Maine. The hostess, a young blonde, was super sweet and friendly, more so than the waitress who was fine but the hostess definitely stood out. We were promptly seated outside right by the water. I don't understand the reviews about the limited options because my fiancé and I definitely had a difficult time deciding what to order. Ditto for noise level. Neither were an issue. Some people just love to complain I guess or don't bother to do their research beforehand? We ordered cocktails (blueberry lemonade), the Maine crab roll and fish & chips. The generous portion of fish was very lightly breaded, flaky and perfectly cooked. The slaw was refreshing, not the typical mayo laden type one usually gets as an accompaniment. The crab roll was very light on mayo so that it didn't overwhelm the sweet taste of the crabmeat. The quality was spot on, couldn't be fresher! We grabbed a cookie and brownie at the counter on the way out for $2 each, both delicious snacks later in the day. There is a small lot for diners, as well as street parking, which I believe was another complaint. However, we parked at the municipal parking lot a 5 minute walk up the street. Free parking all day which allowed us to walk around and shop... and indulge in ice cream. What's not to love? Like I said earlier, some people just love to complain but wtf, you're on vacation I assume so lighten up. read more

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The menu never changes. But good dependable food in a wonderful rustic waterfront venue.

Great location right on the water. We went in hoping to sit outside for drinks, it was about 730pm. The hostess said she would have to check to see if that was okay. She returned to say they were holding the tables outside only for diners who were eating. Hmmm with only a couple of parties inside and one party outside we were really surprised they couldnt fit a party of two. Guess they didn't want our business.... read more

I think it's important to know going in that you'll probably have to wait for a table, and then when you do get to the table you'll look at the menu and say "this is pretty high priced seafood basket stuff". Which it is, but they serve you quality food, and the view is part of the reason they can charge higher prices. We've all been to places like this and they usually deliver overall value. This is no different - 2 stars on prices, 4 stars on service and food, 5 stars for the view. read more

Excellent food and atmosphere and right on the water! The lights across town went out the night I was there but the staff went above and beyond to do the best they could under the circumstances. Friendly staff, warm fire and great food made for a unexpected treat on a cold winter's night in Camden Maine! read more