The popular restaurant is open daily year-round, offering happy hour specials from 3 p.m.
There may be no better view of Camden Harbor than from the wide deck at the Waterfront, a local favorite since 1978. Yacht club burgees cover the walls of the snug bar, where sailors share stories and sling back rum drinks, and the menu goes beyond the standards. In lovely Christmas Cove, this popular stop for boaters is just inside the mouth of the Damariscotta River. Bring your own cooler of wine or beer, and top off a lobster dinner or Jenny’s special sandwich-grilled haddock topped with a crab cake-with Annabelle’s ice cream.Ĭoveside Restaurant and Marina | South Bristol With bright red picnic tables, a lobster pound, and a classic Maine seafood shack menu, the restaurant provides a real taste of local character.įive Islands Lobster Company | GeorgetownĪ quintessential summertime destination, this picturesque shack overlooks one of the prettiest harbors in Maine. Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster Company | South FreeportĬozy coastal vibes fill this seasonal, seaside pier in a working harbor. The lively bar is a popular gathering spot for locals, and the large menu offers something for everyone.
This stylish waterfront restaurant boasts a large deck with heaters, firepits, and a harbor view, with slips available for boaters at Yankee Marina and Boatyard next door. The restaurant is open year-round but buzzes between Memorial Day and Columbus Day weekend, when garage doors between the dining room and deck are rolled up to connect indoors and out. Nattily dressed couples share this convivial spot with salty, windblown boaters who radio the adjacent marina, Handy Boat, for access to guest moorings and launch rides to the dock. The lawn overlooking the cove is a serene spot to enjoy a meal and a glass of wine. On the grounds of historic Fort McKinley, Diamond’s Edge Restaurant and Marina gives boaters the chance to escape the hustle of Portland for a relaxed island setting. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and an awning-covered bar at the end of the pier has live music and a fun crowd on weekends.ĭiamond’s Edge Restaurant and Marina | Great Diamond Island On busy, picturesque Townsend Gut, Robinson’s offers a prime view of working and pleasure boats traveling past the swing bridge that connects Southport Island to the mainland. Chef Stephanie Brown’s sophisticated yet soulful menu changes every three weeks and has more varied choices than most waterside restaurants. Overlooking Port Harbor Marina, North 43 Bistro has decks on two levels and a contemporary feel. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a Sunday brunch buffet are served year-round. The deck is a fine spot for watching all the Moosehead Lake activity in the warmer months, and the rest of the year a fireplace takes the chill off in the cozy dining room. The excellent food, superb service, and friendly, relaxed vibe attract a steady crowd of islanders as well as visitors who arrive by mail boat.ĭepending on the season, outdoor enthusiasts arrive at Kelly’s by boat, seaplane, snowmobile, or four-wheeler (as well as by car). You may share the dock with Seal Harbor summer resident Martha Stewart, who likes to make the trip for lunch in her Hinckley picnic boat. Islesford Dock Restaurant + Gallery | Little Cranberry Island Take in the view from the open-air bar or one of the tables on the spacious patio. This outdoor restaurant is part of Pepperrell Cove, a dynamic food and drink complex on the property that once housed the historic, longstanding Frisbee’s Market. Known for traditional Maine fare served with blueberry muffins, the restaurant has been a local favorite since 1966. On the edge of Potts Harbor, the Dolphin has its own marina and a deck with a sweeping vista of the Casco Bay islands. The Dolphin Marina + Restaurant | Harpswell Chef Melissa Bouchard’s menu includes both traditional and more inventive dishes, and the rear deck offers a broad view of Casco Bay. DiMillo’s on the Water, a former car ferry repurposed in 1982 as a floating restaurant, is a Portland icon. The wide-ranging menu includes light bites, sandwiches, tacos, steak, and seafood dishes. Locals and summer people in the know arrive by boat for lunch, dinner, and cocktails at this quintessential Maine summer retreat, where the indoor-outdoor restaurant offers one of the best views on the midcoast. The Deck Bar + Grill at Linekin Bay Resort | Boothbay Harbor The waterside entrance of Islesford Dock Restaurant