The Mid-Coast Region Restaurants
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1. Downeast Ice Cream Factory
$ | |Stop in at this cute little house next to the boardwalk and order an ice-cream cone to enjoy at a nearby picnic table or as you stroll along the waterfront. You'll probably want to make it a two-scooper, so you can try at least two of the many flavors, all made right here in Boothbay Harbor. Favorites include coffee Heath bar, blueberry cheesecake, pistachio, rum raisin, and cinnamon gingersnap. You can go all in with a hot fudge sundae or a banana split, too.
1 By-Way, Boothbay Harbor, Maine, 04538, USA207-315–6670Known For
- Super-premium ice cream
- Vegan sorbets
- More than 50 flavors
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Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–mid-May -
2. Shannon's Unshelled
$ | |The namesake of this shack first got the idea to set up shop when her father posed the simple question: “Where can you buy a quick lobster roll in Boothbay Harbor?” Unable to answer, Shannon’s Unshelled was born, and the shack is now beloved for its grilled, buttered buns stuffed with whole lobsters and served with a side of garlicky, sea-salted, drawn butter.
23 Granary Way, Boothbay Harbor, Maine, 04538, USA207-350–7313Known For
- Trap-to-table lobster
- Seaweed salads
- Fried seafood features gluten-free batter
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Wed. -
3. The Deck Bar & Grill
$$ | |Located at Linekin Bay Resort, this casual, mostly outdoor restaurant offers a serene waterside setting coupled with fresh lobster rolls, haddock BLTs, mussels, crab cakes, crudo yellowfin tuna, fish tacos, and clams linguine. There are plenty of meat, gluten-free, and vegan options, too. The resort and the restaurant are only a few minutes' drive east of downtown Boothbay Harbor, but the chill atmosphere seems a million miles away. There's often live music on weekends.
92 Wall Point Rd., Boothbay Harbor, Maine, 04538, USA207-633–2494Known For
- A wonderful escape from the bustle
- Live music on weekends
- Stunning view down Linekin Bay
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Oct.–mid May -
4. Boathouse Bistro Tapas Bar and Restaurant
$$ | |Austrian-born chef-owner Karin Guerin dishes up intriguing, tapas-style small plates—from mojito ginger wings to Madagascar beef skewers—as well as full-size risotto, vegetarian, vegan, and seafood entrées. Be sure to try the fried oysters in vichyssoise sauce with flying-fish roe. On a fine summer day, the open-air rooftop and bar is a wonderful spot to dine.
12 The By-Way, Boothbay Harbor, Maine, 04538, USA207-633–0400Known For
- Great views from rooftop dining area and bar
- Internationally inspired tapas
- Unusual preparations of local seafood
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Rate Includes: Closed Thurs. and mid-Oct.–mid-Apr. -
5. Boothbay Lobster Wharf
$$$ | |This is the real deal—a working lobster wharf where fishermen unload their catch to be sold at the on-site fish market or incorporated into the lobster rolls, crab rolls, or fried seafood dishes that are served to diners on the dock and in the enclosed dining room. If you opt for the steamed lobster dinner, you get to choose your crustacean from a saltwater tank. There's live music every Friday and weekends. And if you're an oyster fan, head here for your fill of buck-a-shuck oysters Friday and Saturday evening. The view across the boat-filled harbor isn't bad, either.
97 Atlantic Ave., Boothbay Harbor, Maine, 04538, USA207-633–4900Known For
- Ultrafresh seafood
- Buck-a-shuck oysters on Friday and Saturday night
- Great harbor views
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed early Oct.–late May -
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6. Brisetto's Second Cup
$ | |Stop in here for a hot or cold coffee drink, a smoothie, or fresh juice. If you'd like to linger for a while, take your drink upstairs and settle in with your laptop.
41 Commercial St., Boothbay Harbor, Maine, USA207-315–6377Known For
- Fruit milk shakes
- Feel-good vibes
- Friendly owner hails from Romania
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed mid Oct.–early May -
7. Coastal Prime
$$$$ | |Yachts in the marina nose right up against the outdoor dining deck, and large windows frame the harbor in the elegant indoor dining room and casual bar. Complementing the views are the exceptional sandwiches, salads, pizzas, and tacos served at lunch and the oysters, lobster, sushi, and steaks served at dinner. If it's a special occasion, go for the ultimate surf-and-turf meal: a 10-ounce Wagyu strip steak with butter-poached lobster.
35 Atlantic Ave., Boothbay Harbor, Maine, 04538, USA207-633–4455Known For
- Smart-casual harborside dining
- Surf-and-turf with Wagyu strip steak and butter-poached lobster
- Special-occasion choice
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed late Oct.–May -
8. Eventide Specialties
$ | |Just up the hill from the harbor, this goodie-filled shop is the ideal place to pick up picnic supplies. Large, made-to-order sandwiches (the chicken salad with apples and cranberries is divine) come on a choice of freshly baked breads, including sourdough, anadama, and three-Italian cheese. What's more, every sandwich is accompanied by a pickle—and a chocolate! The shop stocks a great selection of cheeses and wines, and there are plenty of baked treats for dessert, too. A daily menu of prepared entrées and soups would also be perfect for supper at your cottage.
5 Boothbay House Hill, Boothbay Harbor, Maine, USA207-350–4244Known For
- Sandwiches come with a chocolate!
- Extensive cheese and wine selection
- Wonderful breads baked on-site
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
9. Harborside 1901 Bar & Grill
$$$ | |You just might want to eat dessert first when you spy the display case of cheesecakes, mousses, and profiteroles. But there are lots of savory temptations, too, including a large selection of sushi, tacos (lobster, shrimp, octopus, or haddock), and land and sea dinner entrées. There's no outdoor dining, but the outer dining room has windows overlooking the harbor.
12 Bridge St., Boothbay Harbor, Maine, 04538, USA207-315–6043Known For
- Harbor views
- Jewel-like minipastries
- Seafood boils (lobster, crawfish, mussels, or king crab)
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10. Ports of Italy
$$$ | |Tucked above a shop in downtown Boothbay Harbor, this smart-casual restaurant combines attentive service with well-prepared, traditional Italian cuisine. Choose from antipasti, salads, and house-made pastas, as well as such secondi as osso buco and veal scallopine.
47 Commercial St., Boothbay Harbor, Maine, 04538, USA207-633–1011Known For
- Extensive wine, spirits, and liqueur list, including grappa
- Authentic porchetta
- Caprese salad served in a crunchy basket made of Parmesan cheese
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Jan. 2–Apr. -
11. Robinson's Wharf
$$$ | |On Southport Island, across an old-fashioned swing bridge from Boothbay Harbor and overlooking the waters of Townsend Gut, this lively local favorite often has waits for its tables on summer weekends. Head inside or sit at a picnic table out on the dock, where you can watch lobstermen deliver their catch while enjoying a lunch or dinner featuring one of the well-prepared seafood dishes, many of them fried. There's live music on Friday and Saturday afternoon.
20 Hendricks Hill Rd., Boothbay Harbor, Maine, USA207-633–3830Known For
- On-site fish market
- Lobster straight off the boat
- Crispy haddock bites or tacos and raw-bar oysters
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Nov.–late May
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