Waves

This is where we celebrated the anniversary of our 20 year marriage, and it was AWESOME !!! We…read moredined on their rustic patio, complete with twinkle lights and trees. We started with onion soup, which was OUTSTANDING !! It wasn't too salty, which is often an issue but not here. The broth was a perfect blend of onion and beef flavoring, just enough cheese and croutons but not overpowering... it was divine. It might've been the best I've ever had. We also got bread service that offered lightly grilled French bread. I don't know what the deal was, but it was so unbelievably tasty, and it was so soft, too. I don't know if it was the texture or the bread flavor, but something was different... that made it so amazing. Better than usual. I wanted to eat more, but I knew I was already getting full, so we left most of it. Drat. For an entree, my husband got the Atlantic salmon in a lobster veloute with farfalle and ratatouille. I tasted it, and it was excellent. Such great flavors. I got the cioppino, which had scallops, shrimp, and haddock in a herb-infused tomato sauce. I was a little shocked because it was spicy... good flavor, but spicy, and I wasn't expecting that. I wish the waitress would've told me ahead of time, but she didn't. I ended up not eating most of it because it was a bit too much for my palate. I hate wasting food, but the truth is I wouldn't have finished it anyway. I was already full from the onion soup and 1 piece of bread. For our celebratory dinner, we also split a dessert. I had read this place is known for their blueberry pie, which we were very interested in getting. Soooooooooo glad we did because it was EXCELLENT... and yes, it was a la mode... with vanilla ice cream. There was some crystalized sugar topping on the crust, which really added to the awesomeness of this dessert. We hit pay-dirt here. This meal was the highlight of our trip to Boothbay Harbor. I hope we will be able to return to this lovely harbor town because we will make a beeline to dine at Thistle Inn again. Too bad we live so far away. This is a wonderful dining establishment, and they made our 20th anniversary even more memorable !!

Wonderful dinner on the outside porch. Nice setting. Comfortable…read more Cioppino was amazing : 0 Lazy lobster was very good. Found a wine we liked on the menu : ) Service was very good. Carrot Cake was meh |: /

The inside

Best Carrot cake in Maine!!

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Grilled chicken pasta

Brady’s

4.2(99 reviews)

Great food and service, waterfront dining, largest covered deck on the peninsula, super dog friendlyread more

Located just a little bit out of the touristy center of Boothbay, this offered a nice respite from…read morethe crowds. We had a light meal splitting a Caesar salad with chicken and a crab cake. The food was fresh and plentiful and the service was great. They were seating both inside and outside as well as bar seating and we enjoyed the views of the harbor.

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Harborside 1901 Bar & Grill

4.3(315 reviews)

0.1 mi

•$$$

First time in booth bay and this spot was amazing!! Jared was our server and he was amazing. For…read moredrinks we had the key lime pie martini and the yuzu martini and both were so yummy. Then we got the roasted oysters and pork dumpling. My fav was the dumpling but both were delish. Then we got the lobster fettuccini and the whole lobster. We had the option of having the lobster pre cracked which meant it came without shell and was completely in tact! Very impressive!!! Then we finished it off with the blueberry white chocolate cheesecake and a Ferraro rocher dessert and espresso martinis! Immaculate dinner and I couldn't recommend it more.

Wonderful food and great service! Highly recommend for a nice meal in Boothbay. We had a group of 8…read moreand all of us were very happy with every dish we had.

Not busy, but we are at an early afternoon seating.

Philadelphia sushi roll

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All the Sushi!!

Ports Pizzeria

4.0(81 reviews)

The food was really good. Place was empty (at 5:30 on a beautiful Saturday night). It filled up as…read morewe were leaving. We were treated like royalty. Servers were very gracious. The food was good. We had pizza, salad, garlic knots, meatball hero. See photos. We really enjoyed our meal.

It's delicious pizza!! Great staff very responsive! Dinner tonight- love it!…read moreEasy to reach-fast service!!

Chicken bacon ranch pizza

Alla barese pizza

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2026 Food Menu

Blue Moon Café

4.2(133 reviews)

0.0 mi

Great breakfast and very good service. The omelettes are super. Definitely worth a trip.read more

Cute place and great location on the water! Quaint and beautiful. My husband loved the quiche but…read moremy breakfast veggies weren't my favorite. Order something FUN and not healthy if you eat here!

View from the deck table

Blueberry pancakes

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Kaler's Restaurant

3.8(189 reviews)

0.0 mi

This place is fun and right on the docks. It appears to be geared towards tourists. The food was…read moregood and everyone in my party was with their orders. I had a cup of seafood chowder which was wonderful. It had great depth of flavor and lots of seafood. It was definitely in house made. The lobster roll was plentiful however the meat didn't taste fresh. It could have been because it was the last day of their season and the were shutting down for the year. The chips that accompanied the lobster roll were delicious. I met family here that live in Portland. The view from the dock was breathtaking. I would come for a beer and chowder anytime just to have a chance for that view!

Ordered a bowl of haddock chowder and the flavored milk was delicious. It would of been nice to…read morehave some haddock in the bowl but 90% potatoes and fish flakes. Sorry Onion rings were good

Lobster roll, fish sandwich, kids pb&j

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McSeagull's Restaurant

3.6(385 reviews)

0.1 mi

Locally owned & operated

Outdoor seating

Nice seafood restaurant and bar in Boothbay right off Main Street (walkable) to shops. Water view…read more Great friendly staff and bartender. (No "old" seafood smells like some restaurants that have a big seafood menu. That's a plus for me or anyone who doesn't eat seafood in a party who wants it. Bought a cute hoodie t-shirt with their logo on it here. Recommend - everything on menu is very fresh and good.

First time to BOOTHBAY HARBOR - We decided to go here for dinner. The A/C wasn't on and the room…read morewas very humid. We decided not to sit in the back as it was a crowd of people and it was already hot. I can't do hot while I eat - I made the best of it and we ordered food. We ordered fried calamari & scallops wrapped in bacon and we each had a clam roll. I can't eat white potatoes as it's inflammatory for my auto immune- no sweet potato was available - I do prefer them -or used to them- and so I got asparagus (odd for a substitute but it's veggies) this was a super treat I'm not sure how the crab should have tasted but it's not what I'm used to growing up so for me , I personally didn't like it and I didn't think the flavor was good - I added lemon- didn't seem to help. The atmosphere was great but the concentration was on that back room. The crab roll could have been better as I've had them before, calamari was good and scallops too. Also noting most of these restaurants never have NON COLA DIET SODA - It sits right in the harbor - the waitress engaged in conversation - a lot of these folks are immigrants on a work visa returning to the Harbor during summers & then fly to their countries until the next summer.

Maine Lobster Dinner

Inside dining room

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Fresh Local Oysters

Coastal Prime

4.0(114 reviews)

0.2 mi

Everything was absolutely perfect, the service was flawless, big shoutout to our server Kerry who…read morewelcomed us with delight. The food service was amazing and the food itself... i can't put words on how delicious it was. I hight recommend this place

France's was an exceptional server and food was great Would…read moredefinitely be back and would to have had wait on us again

Coastal prime wine wall

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Mama D's Café

4.1(141 reviews)

Once again FANTASTIC! Best in the Boothbay Harbor region. Thank you to the waitstaff and…read morekitchen...you guys are the BEST! Charlie and Linda

I really liked this spot for breakfast. Located in an old house turned into a restaurant…read more Be aware they do not accept credit cards. Only one refill on coffee.

Inside Mama D's Cafe

Delicious oatmeal with fresh fruit

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Woodsong Market

4.8(23 reviews)

0.1 mi

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.

Things to do in Boothbay Harbor

Specialty lattes

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Katie K.

11 years ago

This was my 2nd visit in 3 days- wow! The service has been great, such a friendly kind staff! The corned beef hash is off the charts, the cinnamon roll didn't last long ( we added walnuts for an extra treat). The omelette was full- No skimping on the filling! I had the lobster Benedict, it was filling & pretty standard. Get a sharp knife to cut the muffin! Our first visit we enjoyed the chicken tenders- so tasty!!! Followed by the blueberry pie & peanut butter pie. They both were absolutely worth the calories!! Located in the heart of the town! Check it out! read more

Lynn C.

8 years ago

Food was delicious. Stopped there for breakfast 2 mornings in a row. Definitely would recommend.

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