Where To Dine
Boothbay Harbor is full of spectacular restaurants. Set to the backdrop of Maine’s most beautiful harbor, your dining becomes an extraordinary experience. These establishments not only bring you great food and genuine hospitality, but they also take pride in supporting the Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days festival. We are proud to share with you our foodie partners.
Our goal is to provide you with the unhurried, pleasant, and casual atmosphere of coastal summer dining. Harbor. Putting recipes of the world into the context of local ingredients, we offer a broad tempting selection of tastes presented with an artful flare. Paired with an unsurpassed view from our roof deck, enjoy lunch, dinner, or a late night snack over an glass of fine wine.
We select our ingredients daily from a variety of local distributors and growers; providing our customers with the best of the area has to offer in local seafood, meats and vegetables while placing an emphasis on supporting our local community. Our specialties include homemade pasta, homemade ravioli, bread, focaccia and desserts all made daily using free range eggs. We also have an extensive wine list.
Your journey to Cabbage Island begins at Pier 6 in picturesque Boothbay Harbor. Here, you will board the Bennie Alice and enjoy a narrated scenic cruise while you take in Maine's breathtaking coastline. As you step off the boat, Bob and Wayne Moore will greet and welcome you to the island. With indoor and outdoor dining options, you will have ample choices on where to sit. Cabbage Island guests are treated to a traditional Downeast clambake including fish chowder, two lobsters, clams, golden corn on the cob, potato, onion, a hard steamed egg and Maine's finest blueberry cake.
McSeagull’s Restaurant provides the best waterfront dining overlooking the harbor! We have a large, covered deck with an outdoor bar and plenty of indoor dining. Our mission is to serve high quality and locally sourced seafood and American dishes. We offer 15 local beers on tap and have an extensive specialty cocktail list. We strive to create a fun, family friendly environment for all our guests. McSeagull’s originally opened in 1976, and we recently performed a full renovation of the restaurant to elevate your experience!
Mine Oyster is a two-storied ocean front restaurant. Our first floor features a drinking bar and a shucking bar. Our second floor is comprised of three large dining rooms and another spacious bar perfect for live music, large gatherings and small celebrations alike. A wrap around waterfront deck is perfect for a leisurely cocktail and an unhurried conversation.
Italian brick oven pizza by the guys behind Ports of Italy using some of the best ingredients on earth. An Italian bistro experience. In addition to signature pizzas, offering a selection of amazing Italian dishes and salads. Also California and Italian wines, beers, and cocktails.
Coastal Prime is Boothbay Harbor Seaside Dining at Its Best. Coastal Prime is Boothbay Harbor’s new restaurant and bar with a picture-perfect blend of sea and sun from all vantage points, our indoor and outdoor dining spaces are perfectly suited for everything from intimate dinners and family gatherings to meetings and celebrations. Enjoy outdoor dining & Maine’s classic seafood dishes. Whether you’re dining inside or on our spacious deck we invite you to enjoy delicious meals skillfully composed from local sources, traditional Maine ingredients and the freshest seafood, prepared to please you and your guests.
Marcel’s Submarine Shop (sandwiches 11-4)
NEAT Bar 4-10; Thurs-Tues (closed Wed) 6 days a week!
Tasty Bar Bites. Classic and Adventurous cocktails done right!!
400+ whiskies from around the world!
We offer a small menu of rotating bar bites, always fresh & often featuring Marcel’s fresh sub bread from 4-9 pm.
Mama D’s
Each meal is cooked to order, and prepared with local fresh ingredients. Some specialty items include our famous Belgian waffles; light & fluffy, which can be "loaded" with fruit, nuts and whip cream, the Mama Ds breakfast sandwich; hot & spicy, named to the top 16 breakfast sandwiches in the county, and our omelettes. *Gluten free options available - although prepared in a non-gluten free kitchen*
Located at the head of the hearbor, Brady’s is Boothbay Harbor’s only year round waterfront dining offering comfort food, pasta, seafood and steaks. It’s where the locals come to eat and play!
The menu at Harborside1901 Restaurant is a culinary delight, featuring an exquisite selection of seafood, sushi, scratch kitchen creations, and a variety of land food options. Seafood lovers will be in their element with the restaurant’s commitment to serving fresh, locally sourced seafood. From succulent lobster and shrimp to an array of flavorful fish, each dish is a testament to the chef’s expertise in bringing out the natural flavors of the sea. The sushi offerings are equally impressive, with a wide array of expertly rolled sushi rolls, sashimi, and nigiri that showcase the artistry of Japanese cuisine.
For those seeking alternatives to seafood, Harborside1901 Restaurant also offers a range of land food options. From tender steaks to delectable pasta dishes, there is something to satisfy every palate. The scratch kitchen philosophy ensures that each dish is prepared with meticulous attention to detail, using high-quality ingredients sourced locally. This dedication to quality and freshness is evident in every bite.