Boothbay Lobster Wharf

Let me start off my saying this is a 4.5 star post but best lunch stop in the area. I got the crab meat roll and fried clam roll. The food was delicious and service was quick but portions were a little small. They made it up with super fresh seafood and amazing harbor views. Best views and fastest service in town by far. Super kid friendly and seat yourself. I just wish they gave larger food portions. If in the area, I would highly recommend for lunch. Top lunch spot for a wharf/harbor restaurant.

My wife and I spent the day in Boothbay Harbor and made a stop at the Boothbay Lobster Wharf for lunch. This was the highlight of our day! First, I ordered the Jumbo Lobster Roll, which is 16 ounces of lobster. This roll was HUGE!! On top of that, the lobster was sweet and melted in my mouth. By far the best lobster of our trip!! The restaurant had a lobster and steamers area, sandwiches and fried food, ice cream and a bar, with plenty of seating right on the wharf! We already were talking about coming back during our next visit to the area!

Cool place to have the best lobster dinner! Fresh off the boat. Corn and Coleslaw were both delicious. We ate outside and then enjoyed a beautiful sunset. The staff really hustles to get this food cooked and out of the kitchen.

Food was amazing. That’s what we came for. Great atmosphere, outside seating, plenty of shade. My only issue was waiting for drinks. The line was so long, definitely needed more than one bartender. Our food was ready before the drinks. So we only had one.

Wonderful place to hang out for drinks and food! They had live music while we were there which was great and being right on Boothbay harbor with the light breeze made for a perfect date night! We arrived at 5pm and had no trouble finding a parking spot or a table. By 6pm they were much busier, so get there on the earlier side. Everything is counter service. Food counter is at one spot and the bar is inside, first come first served. This means you’ll need to order from two counters and likely will stand in line twice. There was basically no wait to order food. My only complaint was the wait for the bar. There was a line of at least 8 people at the bar when we first got there and there was only one bartender working. Wait time was at least 15 minutes for our initial round of drinks. I didn’t mind waiting for our first round which I got before ordering food. But once we picked up food, I wanted a beer to go with my dinner but the line for the bar was out the door, so I didn’t bother because our food would’ve been cold and my husband would likely have been done eating by the time I got back. But this is my only complaint. Food was delicious and perfectly cooked! We got the crab roll which was stuffed and had the perfect amount of mayo so I could still taste the crab. The bun was warm and toasted. I would’ve liked to have a butter only option for the crab roll instead of mayo since my husband hates mayo, but it’s already mixed with the mayo which just meant more for me ;) We also got the fried fish dinner which was some of the best I’ve had. The fish was flaky, perfectly cooked and the batter was the perfect amount and stayed stuck to the fish while eating it. Loved their tartar sauce which used sweet relish and that was a pleasant surprise. We got the garlic mashed potatoes which used red potatoes and were wonderful. We also got the fries which were great as well and were a good portion. They also had a section for steamed seafood where you can watch them steam lobster, clams and mussels and a special section to pick up your steamed food with all the fixings like lemon and butter. Prices were very reasonable and our total cost was less than every other restaurant we’ve eaten at since moving to Maine. This is our new go to spot for dining out. Can’t wait to get back there.

We had a great experience eating here! The location is right next to the water, and the seafood pricing is very reasonable ($38 for the double lobster meal). As you eat, you can see boats pulling out of the dock as well as lobster fisherman returning with their daily catch. If in the area, would absolutely recommend stopping here for some lobster! 🦞

Great place to get fresh lobster. 🦞 we even got to watch them bring them in from the boat. Kids had lobster mac n cheese and spaghetti (i know I know) and portions were heaping!! 10/10. We will certainly be back. Also the bar was so cute but didnt get to try any drinks because we were stuffed from our meal.

This is seriously the best place we’ve ever eaten in Maine. It’s perfectly cheap for the amazing quality affair, and the spot is very busy with everybody from locals, fisherman and tourist as well! What tells you the most is we had to get here 15 minutes before it opened to avoid the lines. Because as soon as it hit 11:30, there were 15 people in line. This is a must stop in the only place that has truly amazing food!

Booth Decay FKA "The Boothbay Region Lobstermen's Co-Op," is an actual working Lobster Dock that also happens to have a fast-casual restaurant and bar. We arrived after a day at the nearby Botanical Garden and were ready for our first Lobstah Roll back in Maine. The Good: *Happy Hour daily 3 - 5 p.m. *Clam Chowder was fine, but I thought it should be thicker for my liking. Carissa thought it was fine fwiw. *Fairly large parking lot that could get filled during busier times of the year, but parking was plentiful upon our visit. *Full bar with everything from spirits to local micro and macro brews on tap. *Amazing views from their dog-friendly outdoor dining. They also have some indoor dining upstairs during inclement weather. The Meh: *Service wasn't friendly at all from the order or pickup booth. In fact, I'd say it was downright sassy-- and not in a good way. When we asked for our lobster buttered and not dressed (i.e., mayo) we got a giant eyeroll from the maître d'. Why she cares is beyond me, since she's not doing much beyond taking orders. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ *The bartender was slightly better service-wise, but she tends to disappear and you have to wait around for her to re-appear. *Fries were whatever, but at least they were cheap. *The Lobster was overcooked and chewy, which is disappointing. However, we will say they were very generous with the Lobster itself, as we both got fairly large pieces of claws. Pro Tip: If two people want a regular Lobster roll, you're better off ordering the large and splitting it. I'm pretty sure the large was at least double the meat of the regular, and it was only $10 more. *The roll they use for the roll didn't really hold up to the moisture, as it was fairly soggy by the time it reached our table. The Ugly: *They really have the gall to charge $2 for a tablespoon of melted butter. As if paying $40-50 for a sandwich isn't enough... 0_o Conclusion: Below avg lobstah roll with great views but grumpy Gus service. Hard pass.

Most lobster meat in any lobster roll i ever ordered. Can easily split it with someone. FRESH! Small amount of mayo so lobster taste shines thru Low key, sit at picnic tables on the pier and enjoy the view and maine harbor vibe.

Best lobstah pot in all of Maine! Why? Location, price, Customer Service. This is my 3rd Coastal road trip through Maine and Boothbay is always the highlight. I adore watching your growth over the years! Forever on my lobstah foodie list

Without a doubt the LARGEST lobster role I have ever eaten or seen. I had to cut it into fours. Freshness you cannot beat. The key is they cook with seawater. NOT saltwater. But seawater. If you have an opportunity and we stayed in Portland and make the hour trek twice to drive here do not hesitate to will be best choice you make

If you want a lobster dinner at a reasonable price then this is it. I got a 3 pound lobster for $60. Simple dining on a picnic table overlooking the harbor. Great place for sunset photos. Skip the corn and go with a different side

A fantastic, authentic lobster wharf experience. The atmosphere was perfect--casual, with great views right on the water. The lobster was incredibly fresh, sweet, and cooked perfectly. It doesn't get better than enjoying lobster and enjoying it dockside. This is a must-visit spot in Boothbay Harbor for anyone looking for the real deal. We loved it!

The beer they have is very west coast style, I live in the Northwest of the US you can throw a rock and hit a brewery. The ones that last, make great beer, the ones that make good food don't last as long. I have not tried their food so I can't comment, I did see others with pizza it did look and smell good. We were meeting others for dinner elsewhere so there you go. But we did buy there beer to go Juicy IPA, Nut Brown and they're Imperial stout. Very Good and going back tonight for more, should say inside and outside seating were really nice.

It's the last day of the season and had to take advantage of the buck a shuck oyster, so fresh and delicious! Very good clam chowder as always and twin lobsters. Others enjoyed the cheeseburger and blackened haddock wrap. I love this place and can't wait to go back next year 2025! Great service and perfect outdoor sitting.

We went there on a busy weekday evening for lobster and shrimp. All was cooked as ordered with my 11/2 lb hard shell was definitely full size with fresh corn on the cob and coleslaw. My wife had fried shrimp with French fries and a baked potato (a bit of miscommunication on her order). The shrimp were delicious but on the smaller side (most likely Maine caught shrimp). We eat out on the dock to enjoy the evening and the waiter was great at bussing our table. One small wish is a better set of lobster crackers, hard shells can be tough to break open! And more lemons too. We've been coming to the wharf in years past and while the prices are up you can still buy wholesale it you want or enjoy the dock

The place is a small shack. It took long for the crab rolls and one lobster roll. It wasn't bad. But when you have tried alit of other lobster rolls you tend to be harsher. I did enjoy the food and for what it's worth I would try it.

An amazing spot for lobster that won't break the bank. For $24 you can get a 1.25 lb lobster and a side, which is a great deal. You can sit right on the water's edge, with a plethora of tables to choose from. There's even live music in the afternoons to add to the ambiance. Great place if you're in the area.

This place is an awesome experience. It's not fancy is just good. Go check it out.

Good place to catch the sunset, food was good but pricey and portion is small. plenty of seats both indoor and outdoor

Beautiful view, super fresh lobster and crab rolls, and chill family-friendly vibe. What's not to like? We'll be back!

Ate on the pier, service is good, summer months are crowded. You place order and pick up. Fish is fresh and delicious. You are sitting outside on dock.

Very disappointing. Went there due to the yelp and Google reviews, a local's recommendation, and based on how busy it was. Got bacon wrapped scallops, seafood sampler, sweet potato fries, coleslaw, and clam chowder. The scallops and sampler were all fried. The fried breading tasted old and disgusting on all the seafood. When the breading was peeled off the seafood had no seasoning or flavor whatsoever. The Haddock was somewhat good without the breading. The scallops were fried too and tasted slightly better with the bacon but gross. The clam chowder bowl should have been called a "cup" it was so small. Campbell's clam chowder tastes better to me. Even the coleslaw was not good. The sweet potato fries were the best item we ordered with am average flavor. I felt sick after eating some of the fried food. With two waters the bill was over $80. If I would have gotten steamed lobster at least I would have known what I was getting and enjoyed it. I cannot recommend the food I got from here. It was a very bad experience.

The food was nothing special but the atmosphere made it worth the visit. If you're looking for what you'd envision a local Maine fish restaurant to look like, look no further. Great, fun atmosphere.

We were here for lunch on a September afternoon. The place were busy but the line were short and quick. Plenty of outdoor seating. The lobster rolls here were really good and the portion were generous. If we ever in Maine again when they are open, we will definitely go back.

Visiting this place is becoming a yearly event with my family. We really enjoy the selection of cocktails. This time we tried blueberry lemonade, paloma, mermaid water, some dangerously delicious shots and more. This year, we also tried some steamed mussels. It was my cousins first time trying mussels, and she fell in love so we had to order more. They were a great accompaniment to the drinks and were really fresh and inexpensive. The atmosphere is chill and has a nice view of the harbor and boats. The bartender is friendly and chill and provides great service. There are also shirts and hoodies you can buy inside - we ended up buying some of those too. The t-shirt I got was super soft.

I'm not sure I'd return. The place itself was hopping, seemed very popular & had decent reviews. Going to a place called "Lobster Wharf", I wanted lobster! Lobster Mac n Cheese was on their "featured menu" and noted as popular on Google so I ordered it. There are multiple "windows"/stations to order various things from. If you wanted whole lobster or steamed/boiled seafood, you went to one place. Want a drink? Go in the building across the way. Ice cream?, A different window for that. They also have a seafood market. Lots going on here! Most entrees and food was ordered at one window, though, and you pick up from another when your number was called. The ordering line moved fast. The wait for my meal seemed to take forever, 20 minutes based on my photo time stamps. I had time to finish the blueberry /vodka lemonade I ordered. Overall, disappointing. The mac n cheese was bland and portion for market price received was skimpy. I'm comparing this to the other lobster meals I've had this month. No sides, maybe offer a side salad? One veggie? $27.99 + tax. The drink from the bar wasn't great either. It tasted like a diluted lemonade. You know when your ice melts in your drink? That. If it had vodka, I couldn't taste it. What I will say is this place has fantastic views and even though I was disappointed with my meal and drink, there's still something special about sitting in the harbor having a meal at sunset... I'll just go down the road next time.

Oddly, we do not eat seafood but clam chowder to me is good. Tried it today and BLW and its awesome. Washing it down with a smile with a Narragansett Lager and I can't complain. We always come back to BLW every-time we are in Boothbay Harbor!!! Best views, cold drinks and the non-seafood we eat are awesome!

Unadorned boiled . Compared to other lobster served along the Maine coast, the lobster here has no effort to be seasoned. The goal may be purist, unadorned lobster, but some seasoning can add to the magic. In Portland, to the South, à lightly peppered and garlic dry rub yields transcendent results. There are OTC libster boils at the very least. The staff is hospital and helpful, the view of the harbor atmospheric. Overall the intent seems to be for tourists to say they libster in Maine. A little more effort would go à long way! Please!

a bit over priced for what you get...feels more like a tourist trap. Imammreallynfeeling like most of these lobster places are just scamming money from travelers....

If you are looking for a no-frills place to have fresh lobster and more, look no further than Boothbay Lobster Wharf! We had such a good time there, that we came back two more times on our weeklong stay in Boothbay. The restaurant sits right on the harbor and has a massive outdoor deck. If that isn't your speed, they also have indoor seating in the main building. There is a full bar located in the indoor seating area. You order your food from one of three separate windows. One window has menu items, like salads, sandwiches, fried fish, etc. An adjoining window has dessert items. To the right of these two windows, is an open stand that has all of their fresh catch. Here is where you order your fresh steamed lobsters and clams! You give them your name after placing your order and they call you when it's ready. We were there mid-September, heading toward end of season. At that time, they had two lobster tails and two sides for $35. Nuts! They also had clams for $14.95 for a pound and a half! We literally spent our afternoons sitting on a picnic table, motoring lobster and clams with a bottle of wine. All of this while enjoying the gorgeous view of the harbor. This place is a must-do if you're in the area. Trust me, go early in your trip, because you will want to come back again and again!

took my family to a place I used to enjoy yesterday "Friday" . The horrible band if you can call it, was so loud no conversation was possible anywhere on the property , with possible exception of the men's room. And the so called band that was overloading their cheap speakers with distortion did not even have the grace to take a break! To Add insult to misery the haddock that is usually quite good had no seasoning. You need to a salt the fish before cooking"! Any competent cook knows that.

Nice vibe. Friendly staff. Some times you can hear live music. The clam chowder was total disappointment. Good taste, but I counted 3 clams in an over-priced cup. Lobster was fine, but nothing special. Pass.

Originally went for advertised happy hour which consisted of $2.50 draft beer, like bud or miller I think and house wines and a blueberry lemonade with vodka or rum for $5.00. The blueberry lemonade was actually pretty tasty, not too sweet. We did order a fisherman's platter with haddock, scallops, shrimp and whole belly clams and two sides for 37.00 it was okay and had enough food for the both of us but nothing to write home about. Best parts were the scallops and onion rings. Fish was dry, shrimp were very small, clams had a different taste I didn't like. Coleslaw was also good. So overall everything was okay but not fantastic. Mostly outside picnic tables on the harbor, some inside seating at the bar. Service is self, order and pick up yourself when number called.

Best lobster roll ever. A bit tough to get a table, but a totally enjoyable night. My advice is get there early

Lovely evening experience. Park your car and walk up and seat yourself inside or outside on the dock. Walk up windows to order your lobster, Mac n cheese, rolls ect.... Full bar service inside. Everything is fresh and it's a fun easy casual dinner to watch the sunset over Boothbay harbor. Great for families. Fun for adults and easy on the wallet.

This is THE BEST PLACE to go for lobster rolls, period. I'll say it one more time. This is THE BEST PLACE. On the internet you can easily find hundreds of Top 10 Lists and literally thousands of restaurant reviews and rankings and ratings by food critics and journalists and bloggers and tourists about who has the best lobster rolls. I''m telling you, this place is THE BEST. You're welcome.

It was great food and excellent service love helping the local lobster men and women !! Great views and wonderful drinks !! Perfect dinner with family

We had the lobster roll and lobster BLT this time for lunch, along with a Bloody Mary and a Lobster Ale. No matter how many times over the years we eat here, and all of the different choices we've tried, they never fail to impress and satisfy!!! Highly recommend having at least lunch here - and check out the building onsite with the live lobster tanks :)

I've been here several times over the years, but I don't think I will bother coming again. The prices have gotten ridiculous -$35 for a regular lobster roll- really??! My foster got a steak and cheese and for $15 it was a disappointment and didn't even come with a side of fries. My husband got fish & chips for $18 and it was 3 small pieces of fish which he said was not fresh but frozen and some frozen tasteless fries. My mother and I split the 2 lobster + 2 side meal for $35. She got potato and I got a Cesar salad. The potato came as 2 small ones and the salad was fine. Lettuce with some cheese on top and a pack of croutons and a pack of dressing. The lobsters were sweet and delicious but were so small that we were both hungry 2 hours later. We were there for happy hour which was bud light for $3 and all the rest of the beers were $9. No thanks!

Great local gem! Recommended by our vacation rental company as a place that the locals love and we could see why! Ran into several local Mainers who gave us the low down on the difference between soft shell and hard shell lobster and had the best lobster dinner and clam chowder of our vacation! Great staff as well!

Terrible line for oysters, food was ok, half the seating is great and in the water and the other half is inside/stuffy, by the steaming lobster or by the bathroom. Wouldn't return. Go to Robinsons!

Let's face it, there are a metric ton of places in coastal Maine that you can get a really good lobster roll. Boothbay Lobster Wharf was recommended to us and I'm really glad we checked it out. Can't beat the atmosphere right on the water, eating at picnic tables and enjoying good weather. It's also part of a lobster co-op so you know that the very expensive prices are going to the people who actually got the lobster. Portion sizes are good and service is about what you would expect from a seasonal place. Make sure you poke your head in the lobster tank storage area. Parking is limited during peak periods so be prepared to wait a little.

No nonsense, nicely priced steamed lobster with a side. I went for the twin dinner because I wanted two sides and I ate both lobsters, baked potato and corn on the cob for $40. Can't beat it! The drawn butter I could drink with a straw. As an "out of towner" the staff was helpful in answering my questions. Outside or inside you pick where you sit.

The food was quickly prepared... Before we even had a chance to get drinks from the ONE bartender trying to wait on everyone coming for happy hour treats. We opted for the lobster roll and fried scallops so we wouldn't need to clean the lobster. Classic Maine cold lobster roll on a hot dog roll with plenty of claw meat and a full lobster tail. Onion rings were a big order but nothing special. The fried scallops were juicy and the breading light. The Lobster Ale was good but after the wait to get them seconds were not on my list.

Great fresh seafood with seating overlooking Boothbay Harbor, served picnic table style. Music many nights during the Summer season. Whole belly fried clam roll is the best!

Love BoothBay Harbor, and love this place. Have been coming here for almost 30 years, since it was the Lobstermen's Co-Op, we always get some steamed lobster and corn. Sometimes add an order of steamed clams. Today the girls also shared a Caesar salad and lobster Mac 'n cheese, and they really liked both. Sat inside upstairs, with a view, and got out of the mist rain. Look forward to our next visit!

What an amazing find in Boothbay Harbor! Nothing screams New England more like sitting on a wharf with two piping hot, freshly steamed lobsters. The set up is great. Walk onto the wharf and order your lobsters from a stand where the freshly caught lobsters are hanging out in a tank. There's a choice between soft shell and hard shell (abbreviated as SS and HS if you're a novice like me and don't know what that means. Soft shell are slightly cheaper, but rumor is that they contain less meat). They call your name when your meal is ready and you have an option to sit inside where there is a little bar or outside on the wharf. I got the two steamed lobster meal, hard shell. I believe the price was between $35-40 and came with a salad, coleslaw and butter. What a deal. This is an epic place to check out if you're in the Boothbay area and want a fantastic seafood meal at a reasonable price!

If you're ever in Maine and looking to celebrate the wedding of Lucille and Kyle, then this is the place to go. I had some fried clams and mixed drinks which gave me the energy needed to walk to Kyle's hotel and drink another whiskey on the dock to continue to celebrate. The views from the second floor party room were truly breathtaking in a metaphorical sense obviously. The bar tender makes a mean pina colada, best on the East coast in my opinion.

Wonderful spot for my family & our pups to enjoy delicious seafood, yummy cocktails & craft beers. Look no further! Sometimes they have live music, too, and the water view is awesome.

When in Maine, one must have lobster. While I was initially contemplating on getting a fancy indoor experience with food service coming to me, I decided to try this 'takeout' style version for my lobster experience. You order/pay for food at the counter and find seats in the benches available nearby and upstairs. When your food is ready, they will call out your name through a mic and you can go over and pick it up. I highly recommend going upstairs for seating because you get the amazing views of the river. I ordered the hard shell lobster, which came with two lobsters and two sides. (So FYI for people new to lobster, soft shells tend to have less meat and hard shells have more meat). I split the order with my friend. I definitely don't think lobster is filling if you're going to share, as I later learned. I ordered corn as one of the sides so that somewhat helped me get full. However, I'd say only about less than 50% of the lobster is edible. You might not want to eat the meat near the brain/head, which has a green texture (yuck). I liked that this place also has bands playing during the weekend, which is nice. Price wise, I guess it's standard. I paid $40 for two lobsters and two sides.

Excellent drinks, and steamers! Sat inside and the bar staff team was very helpful. Casual dining was great.

We went on a lobster fishing/lobstering tour in the morning. The boat captain said the lobster boat he works on unloads their catch at this co-op, so we felt this would be a good place to grab a bite to eat. We enjoyed this place & highly recommend it, but think its actually really 3 places in one. There a bar inside with many local breweries on tap plus some bottled beers along with cocktail options. Outside are 2 food options. One that is closer to the parking lot has the larger menu, including lobster rolls, French fries, and more. The second option is just next door and has steamed seafood options, whoppie pies, and ice cream. The price of a single lobster roll at the first place was nearly the same as the the price of the second place's double steamed lobster meal which included 2 steamed lobsters and 2 sides (which we both got corn on the cob), so we went to the second stand. We left totally satisfied! They steam the lobsters right when you order them so you need to wait 10-15 minutes, but well worth it. I don't skimp on butter with lobsters and their melted butter was seasoned really well, but I still ended up with leftover butter - who knew that was possible! Any way you slice it, head over to this co-op and you won't be disappointed.

Food was good, adequate, and fine to enjoy lunch with beautiful views! Our server was very nice.

Everything you could want in a Maine lobster yard, delicious food, great vibe, reasonable prices, friendly people, beautiful views! Truly hope to be back someday

Went out of our way to stop here on our drive up the Maine coast and it was a great choice. The location is right on the Harbor and it is fun to see the boats coming in and out. It has a local vibe with some visitors stopping by to see the bartender/employees and just hang out. We started with a bowl of chowder because it was cool and rainy. The chowder was good but we found the bowl a bit small for price. Still hit the spot given the weather. We got 2 soft shell lobsters with corn and potato. It was fun to eat the lobsters although my weak hands still needed a cracker for the soft shell (the boyfriend had no problems though haha). The corn was so sweet and well done. Potato was average but a girl's gotta have some carbs lol. We still wanted more so we added on the mussels...OMG best mussels I've ever had. Still craving them now. Highly recommend, I'm not even usually a mussel person but these were so yummy.