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A Guide to Boothbay Harbor's Restaurants and Bars
The Thistle Inn is one of A Guide to Boothbay Harbor's Restaurants and Bars.

1. The Thistle Inn

8.0
55 Oak St, Boothbay Harbor, ME
American Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Emily R.Emily R: My favorite restaurant in Boothbay. They have a fabulous happy hour in the Pub from 5-6 everyday serving half-price drinks. Love the truffle fries & everything else on the menu. Lovely cozy atmosphere

Rocktide Inn - On the Rocks Bar is one of A Guide to Boothbay Harbor's Restaurants and Bars.

2. Rocktide Inn - On the Rocks Bar

35 Atlantic Ave, Boothbay Harbor, ME
Hotel · 7 tips and reviews

Emily R.Emily R: The best place in Boothbay to spend a sunny afternoon/evening. There's a large deck with couches & lounge chairs right on the harbor and $5 apps and $2 beers during happy hour (4-6 daily).

3. Trevett Store

8.1
W Barters Island Rd, Boothbay, ME
Café · 11 tips and reviews

Emily R.Emily R: A hidden gem. It doesn't look like much, but it serves great crab & lobster rolls and you can eat outside on the deck by the water overlooking the hand-operated swing bridge. (Also, fried pickles)

Oliver's at Cozy Harbor Wharf is one of A Guide to Boothbay Harbor's Restaurants and Bars.

4. Oliver's at Cozy Harbor Wharf

36 Cosy Harbor Rd, Southport, ME
Seafood Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

Emily R.Emily R: Beautiful view! Lovely location on Southport. Menu includes fish tacos, steamed mussels, fried shrimp, etc.

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is one of A Guide to Boothbay Harbor's Restaurants and Bars.

5. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

9.0
132 Botanical Gardens Dr, Boothbay, ME
Garden · 25 tips and reviews

Emily R.Emily R: Beautifully cultivated and designed gardens. Worth multiple trips. The cafe has very good quality, all natural, locally sourced food (and it is delicious). Many of the greens are grown on site.

6. East Boothbay General Store

8.6
255 Ocean Point Rd (at Murray Hill Ave), East Boothbay, ME
Food and Beverage Retail · 8 tips and reviews

Emily R.Emily R: Great sandwiches & pizza. They also have a good selection of gourmet foods & wines and quality souvenirs. Lovely relaxed, but polished, atmosphere. Get food to go and eat on the rocks at Ocean Point.

Spruce Point Inn Resort and Spa is one of A Guide to Boothbay Harbor's Restaurants and Bars.

7. Spruce Point Inn Resort and Spa

7.6
88 Grandview Ave, Boothbay Harbor, ME
Bed and Breakfast · 13 tips and reviews

Emily R.Emily R: For some reason, they don't seat people outside for dinner, even though they have a huge glorious deck with stunning views of the ocean and sunsets. But, if you ask, they might let you sit out there.

8. Southport General Store

7.9
443 Hendricks Hill Rd, Southport, ME
Grocery Store · 2 tips and reviews

Emily R.Emily R: Yummy homemade pizza & sandwiches. Nice selection of wines & beer. Near Hendrick's Head Lighthouse for a picnic on the beach. They also have a gift & souvenir shop that focuses on Maine made products.

Robinson's Wharf is one of A Guide to Boothbay Harbor's Restaurants and Bars.

9. Robinson's Wharf

7.7
20 Hendricks Hill Rd, Southport, ME
Seafood Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Emily R.Emily R: Robinson's has a nice large deck with lots of picnic table seating overlooking the water. Watch lobstermen unload their catch here. The usual fried seafood/lobster fare, good, but not super exciting.

Moosehead Coffee is one of A Guide to Boothbay Harbor's Restaurants and Bars.

10. Moosehead Coffee

1 Howard St, Boothbay Harbor, ME
Coffee Shop · 4 tips and reviews

Emily R.Emily R: Free Wifi and good coffee & baked goods. Central location in town.

McSeagull’s Restaurant is one of A Guide to Boothbay Harbor's Restaurants and Bars.

11. McSeagull’s Restaurant

7.5
14 Wharf St Pier 1, Boothbay Harbor, ME
Seafood Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

Emily R.Emily R: Huge menu with lots of selection. "The Cheesecake Factory of Boothbay." Bar is fun at night and there is an outside deck for eating on the water.

12. Chowder House Boat Bar

6.7
22 Granary Way, Boothbay Harbor, ME
American Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

Emily R.Emily R: Yummy New England Chowder as the name suggests (and lobster stew, rolls, burgers, etc). Cute outdoor restaurant on the inner harbor. Sit at the boat bar and order a drink.

13. Wannawaf

8.0
31 Granary Way, Boothbay Harbor, ME
Ice Cream Parlor · 3 tips and reviews

Emily R.Emily R: Delicious ice cream topped Belgian Waffles. Also, there's a whole menu of creative hot dogs - try the "Hot Chihuahua" Located at the foot of the footbridge. Order at the window & eat at a picnic table

14. The Opera House At Boothbay Harbor

86 Townsend Ave, Boothbay Harbor, ME
Opera House · 2 tips and reviews

Emily R.Emily R: If you get a chance, visit the upstairs bar if it is open before/after/during a show - it has an elegant, vintage charm.

15. Boathouse Bistro Tapas Bar & Restaurant

8.5
12 By-Way, Boothbay Harbor, ME
Tapas Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Emily R.Emily R: The top floor is an open deck with a view of the harbor. The tapas are yummy and the blueberry sangria is très refreshing on a warm summer's eve. Probably the most creative food menu in Boothbay.

16. Ports of Italy

8.5
43-75 Commercial St, Boothbay Harbor, ME
Italian Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Emily R.Emily R: The food is delicious and presented beautifully. Authentically Italian. Ambiance is nice -- if only they were closer to the water it'd be perfect!!

Lobsterman's Wharf is one of A Guide to Boothbay Harbor's Restaurants and Bars.

17. Lobsterman's Wharf

224 Ocean Point Road, Boothbay Harbor, ME
Seafood Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

Emily R.Emily R: Large deck for outdoor dining overlooking the Damariscotta River and the Hodgdon Yacht Boatyard. Pretty standard menu with fried seafood, lobster, burgers, sandwiches, etc.

Bet's Fish Fry is one of A Guide to Boothbay Harbor's Restaurants and Bars.

18. Bet's Fish Fry

7.5
2-4 Common Dr, Boothbay, ME
Seafood Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Emily R.Emily R: Widely regarded as the best fish sandwich in the universe. Period. A full sized sandwich serves an army of men.

19. Boothbay Lobster Wharf

7.5
97 Atlantic Ave, Boothbay Harbor, ME
Seafood Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Emily R.Emily R: Outdoor (or indoor, if you must) seafood restaurant on the Harbor. Used to be the Lobsterman's Coop until recently. Probably because of this, I like it better than the Lobster Dock down the street.

Mine Oyster Restaurant & Raw Bar is one of A Guide to Boothbay Harbor's Restaurants and Bars.

20. Mine Oyster Restaurant & Raw Bar

8.0
16 Wharf St Ste 1, Boothbay Harbor, ME
Seafood Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Emily R.Emily R: Raw bar serving local oysters and yummy beer on tap.

21. The Ebb Tide

6.9
43 Commercial St, Boothbay Harbor, ME
Diner · 6 tips and reviews

Emily R.Emily R: I can't help but love Ebb Tide. A true diner atmosphere with regulars & semi-rude waitresses. Breakfast is served all day! Try the "Squirrel Island." Grab the window seat for great people watching.

Mama D's Cafe is one of A Guide to Boothbay Harbor's Restaurants and Bars.

22. Mama D's Cafe

8.0
50 Union St (btwn School & Union Ct), Boothbay Harbor, ME
Breakfast Spot · 10 tips and reviews

Emily R.Emily R: One of the most popular breakfast/lunch spots in Boothbay. Good coffee, treats and sandwiches and a very relaxed, home-y charm. Across the street from the harbor. They have happy hour (beer&wine) 2-4!

23. Baker's Way

Townsend Ave, Boothbay Harbor, ME
Bakery · 3 tips and reviews

Emily R.Emily R: Don't let the name fool you - this isn't just a Bakery. It is run by a Vietnamese family and they serve awesome Vietnamese food. Out back there's an adorable deck with partial views of the harbor.

24. Paco's Tacos

1 Tacos Aly, Damariscotta, ME
Mexican Restaurant · No tips or reviews
Knot Gray's is one of A Guide to Boothbay Harbor's Restaurants and Bars.

25. Knot Gray's

16B Wharf Street (Pier 1), Boothbay Harbor, ME
Seafood Restaurant · No tips or reviews
Boothbay Craft Brewery is one of A Guide to Boothbay Harbor's Restaurants and Bars.

26. Boothbay Craft Brewery

8.3
301 Adams Pond Rd, Boothbay, ME
Brewery · 9 tips and reviews
Bogie's is one of A Guide to Boothbay Harbor's Restaurants and Bars.

27. Bogie's

6.5
88 Grandview Ave, Boothbay Harbor, ME
American Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews
Oxbow Brewing Company is one of A Guide to Boothbay Harbor's Restaurants and Bars.

28. Oxbow Brewing Company

8.6
274 Jones Woods Rd., Newcastle, ME
Brewery · 10 tips and reviews
Red Cup Coffeehouse is one of A Guide to Boothbay Harbor's Restaurants and Bars.

29. Red Cup Coffeehouse

7.6
29 Commercial St, Boothbay Harbor, ME
Coffee Shop · 10 tips and reviews
Boathouse Bistro Tapas Bar & Restaurant is one of A Guide to Boothbay Harbor's Restaurants and Bars.

30. Boathouse Bistro Tapas Bar & Restaurant

8.5
12 By-Way, Boothbay Harbor, ME
Tapas Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews
Newagen Seaside Inn is one of A Guide to Boothbay Harbor's Restaurants and Bars.

31. Newagen Seaside Inn

7.4
60 Newagen Colony, Newagen, ME
Hotel · 6 tips and reviews
Newagen Seaside Inn is one of A Guide to Boothbay Harbor's Restaurants and Bars.

32. Newagen Seaside Inn

7.4
60 Newagen Colony, Newagen, ME
Hotel · 6 tips and reviews

Emily R.Emily R: Lovely view from the restaurant's deck!

Watershed Tavern& Brewery is one of A Guide to Boothbay Harbor's Restaurants and Bars.

33. Watershed Tavern& Brewery

7.3
301 Adams Pond Rd, Boothbay, ME
Gastropub · 6 tips and reviews
Linekin Bay Resort is one of A Guide to Boothbay Harbor's Restaurants and Bars.

34. Linekin Bay Resort

7.9
92 Wall Point Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME
Resort · 4 tips and reviews