Ink watercolor Boothbay seafood dinner on a wharf

Restaurants

Working wharf, village raw bar, or harbor-view table

Compare a working-wharf lobster supper, village raw bar, casual seafood room, Southport detour, and reserved waterfront dinner.

Where to eat

Named Boothbay restaurants by setting

Match the restaurant to its setting: working wharf, village harbor, polished waterfront dining room, or Southport drive. Recheck seasonal hours and reservation policies before the trip.

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Boothbay Lobster Wharf

This working lobster dock serves seafood beside the harbor as fishing crews unload their daily catch.

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First-night pick

Mine Oyster

Maine seafood, a raw bar, and live entertainment come together beside Boothbay Harbor.

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Special dinner

Coastal Prime 1901

Waterfront dining pairs locally sourced seafood and fresh sushi with an elevated dinner service overlooking Boothbay Harbor.

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Casual meal

Kaler's Restaurant

Fresh local seafood anchors the menu in a relaxed harborside dining room.

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Restaurants

Robinson's Wharf

Fresh seafood and live music have drawn diners to this working Southport wharf for more than 40 years.

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Ports of Italy

Italian dishes showcase fresh local seafood, meats, and vegetables in downtown Boothbay Harbor.

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Restaurants

McSeagull's Restaurant

Fresh local seafood and specialty cocktails are served on a large covered deck overlooking Boothbay Harbor.

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Restaurants

Boathouse Bistro Tapas Lounge & Restaurant

Tapas, internationally inspired entrées, and classic Maine dishes span casual drinks and full dinners overlooking the harbor.

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Weekend Itinerary

Brisetto's Second Cup

Coffee, specialty beverages, and light snacks are served in the heart of downtown Boothbay Harbor.

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Choose the setting before the menu

Working wharf

Boothbay Lobster Wharf pairs steamed seafood with traps, boats, and harbor activity. It fits the night when the setting matters more than tablecloths or a long reservation meal.

Village dinner

Mine Oyster, Kaler's, Ports of Italy, and other downtown rooms stay close to Commercial Street, the footbridge, and harbor lodging. Compare raw bar, casual seafood, or a non-lobster dinner without moving the car.

Waterfront occasion or Southport

Coastal Prime 1901 suits a planned harbor-view dinner. Robinson's Wharf is a distinct Southport outing across the bridge, not a quick substitute for a village table.

Maine seafood meal beside the water near Boothbay Harbor

Casual seafood after a boat

Boothbay Lobster Wharf and Kaler's keep lobster, chowder, and casual seafood close to the harbor. Mine Oyster adds a raw bar and livelier village room. These suit variable return times better than a tightly scheduled dinner, but current waits and seasonal hours still matter.

Reserved dinner or a break from lobster

Coastal Prime 1901 is the polished waterfront option in the shortlist, with locally sourced seafood and sushi in its current description. Ports of Italy supplies the pasta-and-wine alternative; Robinson's Wharf turns dinner into a Southport drive with seafood and live music. Confirm reservations, deck availability, and seasonal service directly.