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.

Weekend Itinerary

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Boothbay Lobster Wharf

A working lobster dock where you can dine and watch the lobster fishermen unload their daily catch.

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First-night pick

Mine Oyster

Specializes in Maine seafood, including a raw bar and live entertainment.

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Special dinner

Coastal Prime 1901

Offers elevated waterfront dining with locally sourced seafood and fresh sushi.

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Harbor And Boat Weekend

Casual meal

Kaler's Restaurant

Known for fresh local seafood and a relaxed harborside dining atmosphere.

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Robinson's Wharf

A local favorite for over 40 years, offering fresh seafood and live music.

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Botanical Gardens Weekend

Ports of Italy

Offers Italian cuisine with a focus on fresh, local ingredients, including seafood, meats, and vegetables.

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McSeagull's Restaurant

Enjoy fresh local seafood and specialty cocktails on McSeagull’s large covered deck with sweeping harbor views, perfect for relaxing after a day exploring Boothbay Harbor’s waterfront.

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Boathouse Bistro Tapas Lounge & Restaurant

Offers a combination tapas bar and fine dining restaurant with internationally inspired entrées and classic Maine dishes.

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Brisetto's Second Cup

A coffee shop serving a variety of beverages and light snacks in the heart of 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.