Restaurants near Bristol

“You need this place in your life. Natural wine selection is eclectic and fun. The food will absolutely blow your mind.”

“Awesome food, big portions!!!!”

“The food is delicious and of course the venue is fantastic! Everyone in the kitchen is so friendly and helpful even when it’s crazy busy and it must be really hot inside that kitchen!”

“Best lobster on the coast.”

“Amazingly good food and friendly environment! THE Best Blueberry Pancakes EVER!!!”

“We had breakfast there today. Everything about the experience was wonderful. Prices are the best around, and portions are large. The blueberry pancakes are thick and fluffy and as big as a dinner plate! The view of the water was beautiful.”

“Vacationing in Boothbay, and at the top of our favorite restaurants is Ports of Italy, this place is not to be missed if you love Italian cuisine. Very popular with the locals and the tourists, be smart and make a reservation, especially over the weekend so you will not be disappointed. They are open 7 days a week 4:30-8:00. We had an early reservation and was taken to our table and immediately approached by our waiter, given water, he told us the specials and gave us time to look over the menu. We received a paper bag of warm, delicious rustic bread and olive oil dipping sauce, so good. After ordering, our food arrived in a timely fashion right from the kitchen. I ordered the veal ravioli in a mushroom cream sauce, let me tell you my choice was just delicious and very rich and filling. Husband ordered Osso Buco sitting on top of a rich broth and risotto, what a great presentation and my husband enjoyed it tremendously! Our waiter was very attentive to us and good at his job. The busboys were so nice and took good care of our needs. This place is a cut above the rest and they are popular and have a cult following!! Highly recommend coming here, a little pricey but so worth the experience. Bob and Debbie/ Mich”

“Great sandwiches! You won’t be disappointed with this shop. We ordered the Harvest Turkey and Pit Boss.”

“Four of us ate dinner at the Thistle Inn on Columbus Day weekend and it was spectacular! A+ for the service, atmosphere and food. Our four entrees were amazing.

The Cioppino was perfectly cooked. Our lamb shank was braises to perfection. The daily special, Balckened Salmon, was spicy, moist and delicious. I had the Sirloin Tips which were awesome.

Take the time and make the trip. You will not be disappointed.”

“Lobster, clam, corn, potatoes are so good. Beautiful sights!”

“The nicest folks own and work here, I always feel welcome. Lobster is cooked to perfection as are the steamers and they come out steaming hot. The place is very clean. Prices are reasonable.”

“The food is great and staff very friendly. We visit the area yearly and this is my favorite place to go for breakfast. Fresh baked goods are so good, amazing views outside. Yes it gets busy but it's a great place to go and if it feels crowded give it a minute. Service is very quick and once everyone is seated it's just an amazing location.”

“As a regular and a big fan of the menu and the food, I was terribly disappointed to find several signature items missing from the menu yesterday. No more crabmeat items?! No more salmon BLTs?! The new owner explained that he can’t make money on them because they are too expensive…. Eider’s food was expensive to begin with, but always worth it and always something to talk about. Why d*** it down?”

“The food was amazing! We had the Creekstone Steak and Monkfish and were not disappointed, both were done to perfection! The wine 🍷 was perfect (house favorite was our’s as well) We did not have time for dessert (concert at the Boothbay Harbor Opera House) but we will on our next visit 😊 Definitely one of our new favorites in the Midcoast area!”

“they were super accomodating and made sure I had the best dinner around after working a 12 hour day. thank you so much guys!”

“Round Top Maple Walnut ice cream is without a doubt the best ice cream in the known universe. That is all.”

“It is a classic must stop for seafood on the harbor and make sure to snap a photo with Captain Brown before you leave.”

“The coffee and pastries are wonderful but I can't go to Boothbay Harbor and not stop in for a breakfast burrito... It is amazing! The staff are super efficient and kind and the owners are wonderful people, can't go wrong.”

“Anson and his crew are great! Always fresh, delicious, generous portions of food. They even ask us to try new menu items to get feedback! Highly recommend trying Lucky Fortune if you haven’t already!”

“We had the best experience at the bar with AK. He was fantastic- super friendly, gave great food suggestions that turned out amazing! Would go back again and again!!”

“Footbridge is my favorite place to get a good beer and hang out with friends. Beer is fantastic, love the soft pretzel with old world mustard. Staff is super friendly and knowledgable.”

“Definitely a cut above all the coffee available in this town, that is if you appreciate a better brew. I go here for one thing and it's coffee. I have not tried any of the food items but they look great!”

“WOW!!! We’ve been coming to the region for so many years and it’s so great to find a place to eat like Oysterhead Pizza Co.!!! 4 of us ordered takeout. Pizza, a Calzone, a salad, the Magic Beans… everything was perfectly delicious. Fresh, tasty… we’re from NJ where people think you can’t get good pizza unless you’re in NJ/NY. Last night while eating our amazing food from Oysterhead Pizza Co., I could tell them all: Get in your cars and drive to Damariscotta for some of the pizza ever!!! We will be back for sure!!!”

“Wow, these donuts are absolutely incredible. A client of ours brought some in to us for a Christmas gift and it's the first time I've ever tried them. Certainly won't be the last! What a gift indeed!”

“These sandwiches were so good!! thank you so much for donating to our She's an Asset Female Law Enforcement Retreat! 💙🖤💙🖤”

“Absolutely delicious! One of the best breakfast sandwiches I have ever had!”

“THANK YOU @ Farm 23 Boothbay Harbor for amazingly DELIVERING my order ON Christmas Eve!

After the beautiful charismas snow we received, I knew I wasn’t going to make it for pick up by noon. I called asking if they’d bag it and leave it on their steps, but no…. Instead they were happy to deliver it (an option that had not crossed my mind)! Thank you Josh & Laura! I hope you had a fabulous Christmas! 🎄”

“We come back every summer! This is the ONLY place I will get a lobster roll! Hubby always gets the Big Sexy (crab roll with bacon, trust me it's amazing) love the people here and love the food!!!!”

“One of the best food experiences I have ever had. The food was absolutely amazing. The staff were top notch. The restaurant uses local farm sources so everything was fresh. A hidden gem”

“Simply the best place for delicious, high quality food. Fabulous breakfast and brunch selections. And absolutely the best sandwiches anywhere! Great atmosphere, great location, and great people!”