11 Best American Restaurants in Boothbay Harbor

“Super cute restaurant right on the bay. You go up and order and they bring it to you. I recommend going early if you are having breakfast as many of these smaller places get busy fast. Food was excellent. Our party of 4 had mostly omelets and one had Maine blueberry pancakes. Everyone ate everything on their plate. Nothing better than a small business where you can see the cook and know they are passionate about what they do. I have a dairy and gluten allergy and they were extremely accommodating. Highly recommend!“

“Waves is my go to breakfast spot in town!! Great food at great prices.. can be hard to get in to at peak times and the booths are tight but it's worth the squeeze and take note if your a phone nerd like me make darn sure you set up front by the windows if you want to get phone signal..lol service is always great!!“

“If you're an ice cream lover, then Downeast Ice Cream Factory in Boothbay Harbor is a must-visit! Nestled in this charming town, this gem of a shop offers a delightful adventure with its array of over 50 ice cream flavors, each more tantalizing than the last.During my recent visit, I indulged in three exquisite flavors: peanut butter, chocolate, and pistachio. Each scoop was a masterpiece of creamy texture and rich, authentic taste. The peanut butter was perfectly balanced, not too overpowering; the chocolate was luxuriously smooth and decadently dark; and the pistachio was wonderfully nutty and refreshingly natural, without the artificial tinge that often mars this flavor elsewhere.The staff at Downeast Ice Cream Factory are as sweet as the treats they serve. Their passion for ice cream is evident in every detail, from the carefully crafted flavors to the cheerful service. This place not only serves ice cream—it serves joy.I'm already planning my next visit to try more of their flavors. If you find yourself in Boothbay Harbor, do not miss the chance to experience this splendid ice cream paradise. Highly recommend for anyone looking to satisfy their sweet tooth with quality and creativity!“

“Celebrated our anniversary here and it was a nice cozy way to round out another year together! It was right across the street from our bnb and was one of the few places in the area open in early April (harder to find than you think!) so was all in all very convenient. We tried the grilled Caesar, crab cakes, lazy lobster and baked haddock with crab stuffing, and the blueberry pie. Grilled Caesar: yum, all good things, no complaints Crab cakes: pretty good, but would have preferred a few more lumps to change up the texture a bit Lazy lobster: my partner really enjoyed this, especially the fettuccine Baked haddock: a bit bland overall and the crab stuffing was the same as the crab cake, so same thoughts there Blueberry pie: filling was delicious but crust was a bit salty for our taste. Servers were very kind and attentive, always filling our waters and checking in on us which was appreciated!“

“Great resort. The plentiful watercraft/sailboats are in good shape, no waiting around to get access and there are knowledgeable and friendly staff (and they are waiting to help you, no searching for someone to help). Kids activities were more abundant than I realized, with a full game room with foosball, ping pong, table shuffleboard and board games with tables to play them. You can view the bay right from inside the pool. Trivia night was a blast by the wood fire place. Overall an excellent time that surpassed our expectations.Walkability: Nice amount of grounds, but easily traversable.“

“Stopped in Booth Bay specifically for a soft shell lobster dinner. I was not disappointed! The lobster was a full pound and a half and full of meat! Mo tools were required to separate the shell from the meat. My wife ordered the scallop dinner and she was not disappointed. We will be back!“

“The international staff used by Spruce Point Inn make a HUGELY POSITIVE difference. they are refined and DELIGHTED to work. They are not loud mouths blasting stupid "So what are we thinking tonight?" in your face. What a great experience!“

“Yes, it is not on the 'main strip' in Boothbay... however worth the short walk. We met the chef the night before at Pier 1 Pizza so, yeah - we had to go! Great atmosphere... service was excellent.. we had fish and chips. probably the largest piece of fish I have ever seen and it was delicious! I wish I had taken a picture to share.“

“Our visit to this restaurant was fantastic. Really nice ambiance in an old tugboat, and beautiful views of the harbor. The food was excellent and our server was very friendly and provided great service. Definitely hope to return sometime when in the area.“

“We had breakfast and 3 dinners during our 3-night stay at the Spruce Point Inn. The food was and service were so good that we didn't have to look elsewhere for our meals. For our dinners we had the vegetarian bolognese, pork chops, littleneck clams (super yummy broth!), calamari, salmon, salad, crab cake, and for breakfast, the lobster eggs benedict was so good. Very enjoyable atmosphere, beautiful view of the spectacular sunsets from the dining room there. Couldn't ask for more, and it was just across the grand deck from our cottage, so convenient.“

“We loved our stay in Boothbay Harbor. Our room at the Tugboat Inn was perfect-- in our budget, clean, and a beautiful location to spend a night. We stayed in room 108. Our mini fridge was very loud so we had to unplug it for the night, and the noise from other rooms was a little loud when we were putting our young kid to bed, but other than that we even liked the early alarm clock of the lobster boats firing up and heading out for a day of fishing. The restaurant was great and we can't wait to make this an annual trip for our family!“