Mine Oyster

Definitely the off-season and we were lucky to find this place open. The view was amazing, being right on the harbor and I can imagine it's insane in the summertime out on the deck. Definitely coming back for that. We came in with a very hangry and unhappy toddler, and the staff could not have been nicer. They got us settled in and our waitress brought waters, with a kid's cup & straw for grumpy toddler. We ordered truffle fries, shrimp cocktail, chili, and chili-cheese fries, which were all good. But grumpy toddler wanted ice cream and the restaurant didn't have any. Toddler wasn't accepting reasonable explanations, and we were trying to come up with Plan B or C when our amazing waitress came back and said the kitchen had located some ice cream in a freezer upstairs. How unbelievable that they would have looked that hard. I've been to hundreds, (maybe thousands?) of restaurants in my life, and that's the kind of effort that melts your heart. When our toddler is older, he'll be embarrassed by this story but we'll keep coming back here because we appreciated it so much, and you seriously cannot beat the view.

You come here because it's on the harbor- The view is excellent, especially with outside dining option- but there are plenty of windows if inside dining is the only option. The view is excellent. Restaurant is ideal for harbor scenery. Food was OK, but not great. service was average. We both ordered Japanese noodle with garlic sauce, vegetables and shrimp. The sauce was far too heavy, and soaked the vegetables so they were not "snappy" like typical asian dishes are expected to be. And the shrimp was a bit overcooked not having a chewy, dried out texture. Overall taste was good. Highlight for me was the desert. I had the blueberry pie, which is not made on premises, but made by a bistro nearby. It was outstanding. Go here for the scenery, not necessarily the food. Parking is difficult aeound the area. if you are lucky, you can find free street parking. all the lots nearby are $10 park all day. steep hills, not ideal for limited mobility. gorgeous location.

We popped in for some oysters and they did not disappoint! Our server recommended the ones we got but I forget the name - terrible for this review, I know. They were small and briney and tasted like the ocean which is everything we want from oysters off the coast! Our 10 year old got a blueberry soda and fries and loved both. My husband’s lobster roll and I kept stealing his fries they were so good. We’ve eaten at several places in Boothbay and they have all been better than anything in Bar Harbor. I always tell people to make the trip to Boothbay while in Maine because there’s just nothing like it and this place is no different.

We have been to Boothbay Harbor many times but this was the first time we ate here. I wonder whether it was because it was so tucked in. Anyway, the food was great! Lobster and shrimp Alfredo was excellent; all the other dishes were great too. We asked to be seated outside, without realizing the spot we were put in, the last open spot, did not have any ocean breeze but under a very hot sun. I wonder whether the waitress should have warned us. anyway, we enjoyed the food even though we were toasted ourselves. next time i will check the location out before committing to the seats. also, on the second floor, there are two bathrooms available to the patrons. one of them is very very tiny and the lock does not work. they should have kept that for their own staff, because i had made up my mind not going back ever to the restaurant if i did not see the much bigger and much nicer rest room by chance. here it is a picture of the hook on the door from inside.

just went here for the third time in as many years. was not disappointed! we had the same waiter twice as he was super kind and welcoming. first, we had a nice and easy sit down meal and my quesadilla was very good. we came back two days later for takeout since almost nowhere else was open, the bartender was super friendly, polite and eager to help us. good food atmosphere views and service. definitely come here if your around it and hungry! i will have to try the sushi next time.

Corn cakes were a bit dense but the pesto on the tomato stack was amazing (as far as vegetarian options). The Tuna tartare was loved by my hubby. Kids devoured the fish n chips! Nice view. Was easy enough to get a table sat night 430p

I recently visited this place with my boyfriend, and we loved the food. We ordered oysters, which were delicious, and a shrimp pizza that left you completely satisfied. The service was friendly, and you have a nice view of the harbor. I think the interior could be better, but nothing special.

Delicious food and great service, very good drinks. The clam chowder was thick with clams and potatoes, very good! The haddock was delicious and large portion, and the Asian pasta with Japanese sauce was very tasty. A very large menu. We sat inside but they have outside seating. A great view of the harbor everywhere you sit. I'd definitely go back! Bartender made the best lemon drop martini that I ever had!

Mine Oyster was recommended by a town shopkeeper describing it as local favorite. Our visit was for lunch during an off season. As a first time visitor to Boothbay Harbor we tried fresh oysters, blackened haddock and rock crab. Plus award winning chili. They all did not disappoint. If we have a chance to visit Maine we will return to Mine Oyster. However we were warned that July and August can be super crowded with tourists.

This could have been so much better, but we did not have the best service/server. The location is nice, right on the harbor with a big outdoor deck. The interior looks a bit old and run down. We had lunch here with friends and everything started out OK with ordering, but things went down hill. First, cocktails were weak and not very good. I had a margarita which tasted like straight up mix from a bottle, little or no tequila. Essentially not drinkable. Our friends ordered a bowl of chilli and a shrimp entree, while we ordered a couple of sushi rolls. Our friends food was delivered promptly, but our sushi was not served for another solid 10+ minutes. Server never came, so eventually I went in to find her after 10 minutes went by without food. She was nowhere to be found, so I mentioned this to another waiter, who looked confused, and said he would let her know. A few minutes later she came and said that sushi takes long to prepare. No apology, and by that time our friends were just about done with their lunch, when our rolls came out. All in all, the food was not pretty good, but the experience was poor. There was no excuse as the restaurant wasn't even that busy. I can't say we can recommend this restaurant, or that we would return.

I came here with my family for a chill dinner and it was perfect. We sat on their patio (which I recommend) and the views are gorgeous at sunset. The most memorable dishes were the shrimp, sausage, and fennel appetizer as well as the seafood platter. The app comes served in a fresh butter sauce full of spices as well as perfectly grilled bread (wish there was more baguette bread to dip in the yummy sauce). My mom and I split the seafood platter which was perfect for us as it comes with potato's and veggies. You have the option to get it fried, grilled, broiled, or blackened. We got it grilled but wished we got it blackened. I had never had a cooked oyster before and it was sooooo delicious. Mine Oyster is a great casual place for family dinners as they have an enormous menu with so many options. They also have a lengthy wine and drink menu.

Food was fresh fast & incredibly tasty! Pricey but when you're on vacation who cares! Relax enjoy the view and the food.

Sat outside in the evening with great views and fog rolling in was awesome to see. We ordered the garlic shrimp pizza and it was just ok. We also split a large Caesar salad which was a little dry and not a lot of dressing. Overall just okay food.

I have to say I ate lobster every day on vacation and this was my favorite lobster roll. The amount of lobster they put on the roll was amazing. My husband ordered the blue fin tuna and he loved it. Service was great and the view was great. We will go back there for sure !

This is a perennial favorite when coming to boothbay harbor. We were led upstairs, past the downstairs bar, to another bar on the second floor. There were tables outside as well, but we chose to eat inside. We ate a late lunch midweek. We ordered the classic burger, grilled fruit salad, and the broiled haddock sandwich. Service was quick. Everything was great! Fish was moist, grilled fruit was sweet. I would go back again.

Recently we went on a trip to Maine. Mine Oyster was definitely a highlight of the trip. Delicious food and consistent quality. I had there deliciously fresh New England clam chowder. So good I had it a second time during the trip. I also had the lobster roll. I mean can we go wrong with lobster tails!! Fresh and delicious. Now my daughter and I did get the lobster Mac n cheese but I was stuffed and never tried it. She said it was meh. So maybe skip that part. Last but not least service was excellent. Very friendly and proficient. We had a two table group a total of 12 of us and they made sure each of us felt tended to and stuffed!! LOL oh and they have a live band, dance floor and karaoke night. I didn't get to partake this time but who knows what the future holds!!

I wasn't sure what to think walking in because we walked through the restaurant which was seemingly quite quiet at 1pm on a Sunday. The back deck had a pretty view overlooking the harbor and a few tables with people. We chose clam chowder to start and it was wonderful. Perfectly cooked clams in a creamy broth. Potatoes had skins which was different, but very good. We also got the bang bang shrimp tacos and clam plate. I don't know that I'd go out of my way for those two entrees, but they were good. Our waitress was very attentive and service was great.

Omg me and my wife flew into Portland Maine and we came to stay in Boothbay Harbor and this place is amazing and we came to eat at the mine oyster restaurant we were told bye a local residence and the place was amazing everything that we ate was amazing I had the seafood boil and my wife had the Maine Lobster bake and drinks and Rockefeller oysters every bite was mouth watering very delicious thank y'all for y'all service! We came all the way to boothbay harbor to eat lobster and oysters from Hastings Minnesota we will be back in the future this is our new spot.

Come for the view, stay for the view. Peaceful bird's eye view of the boats in the harbor and the buildings across from it. Big windows inside. Nice deck outside. Food isn't wow worthy (other than the roasted potatoes, which were a fabulous, well-seasoned offshoot of home fries), but at least decent. A little overpriced. Service isn't bad per se, but they are severely understaffed. No bartender on our visit, so the servers had to make all the drinks in addition to handling their tables. Tough to find one when you needed one. Weirdest part was when we arrived there was literally ZERO staff on the first floor. Do we wait? Is someone coming down from the upstairs deck? Do we go up? We did and had to ask around whether the place was even open.

Food and service is great. Has a good menu with lots of options. The staff is very nice and knowledgeable whether it's a question about the menu or the town.

Food was great. It was nice Atmosphere. It got crowded when the band showed up. It was a good experience

Great chowder. But Stuffed Haddock sauce was not tasty. Fries just ok. Shrimp on salad a bit overcooked. Bummer

Host sat is at table. Waitress brought some water. 15 minutes later we got up to leave. Waitress asked if we needed anything. We said you never came back so we're leaving to find some food.

Another amazing meal with a view! Dog friendly staff and wonderful service! House-smoked salmon was incredible!

Love the new lower patio! Beautiful interior and exterior. Great service and the ribs were delish!

The lobster stuffed mushrooms were very good. Our bartender, Ris a, at bar was great!!ALL other staff was off-putting and more. including the woman (?manager) behind bar wi the red shirt on and High Noon in hand calling out to other workers who were swearing- and coughing without covering. As my husband just said- " What a fucked up place. "

This used to be my happy place, now it's just another restaurant. The upstairs had the elevated view on three sides and I'd always sit on the deck at the corner and feel my body just relax. Unfortunately they decided to take what wasn't broken and break it, they moved everything downstairs. I'm sure this was a business decision but it was a bad one in my opinion. This went from a place that I went to 2-3 times in a weekend to a place I no longer want to go. It's sad really, my heart broke because this was THE place I looked forward to coming to every time I came here on vacation. Now it's a place I want to avoid because it's just another restaurant that looks like all the other restaurants in the area. Time for me to find another happy place.

The missus and I chose Mine Oyster last night for dinner and we were both very impressed. Our salmon and avocado sushi roll was absolutely delicious. My oysters Rockefeller rocked my evening! Our main course pizzas were very good; my garlic shrimp delicious but my wife's blackened chicken and avocado on white sauce was okay. She's not a fan of cheesy pizzas and the white sauce may have been too cheesy.Her white chocolate cheese cake was yummy. Our server David gets top marks for being both knowledgeable and very helpful. Sitting upstairs with the view of the harbor made for a memorable experience. Definitely coming back next time we're in town!

They say they specialize in fresh bluefin tuna. So I had the tuna tacos. It was excellent! They were busy but service was decent. They had outdoor dining, but the weather was bad so we were inside.

Service and food were good! The oysters were amazing! However, the guy out front was obnoxious and almost caused us not to enter the restaurant. He insulted our state. Then doubled down and insulted me personally telling me I "have low standards". He was just unkind and not the one I would pick to represent my restaurant!

After a fantastic day, we stopped by your restaurant for dinner but had a terrible experience - the worst we've ever had. The food and service were subpar. We waited an hour for our meal and only saw our waitress once; I had to get up to ask about our dinner because we thought we'd been forgotten. The lobster was overcooked, and the potatoes and corn were cold The fried haddock was frozen and not fresh as stated. This experience was one of the worst I've had in a long time.

Food was barely ok, and that's being generous. We were hungry and made the mistake of eating here. Also, WATCH YOUR BILL! Tried to overcharge for oysters. Would not eat here again.

Bad food for exorbitant prices. Avoid this tourist trap. Oysters clearly not fresh. Portobella Tower was mozzarella melted over tomatoes an hour+ before with a single portobello mushroom having been heated and placed below the stack of raw tomato and cold previously melted mozzarella. More of a cheap bar parading as a high-priced restaurant.

The service was good. Food was decent however when we got the bill the prices were higher than the menu. We asked for the menu to compare. When we asked the waitress about the difference she had no answer. She adjusted the bill and we paid and left.

We came to Mine Oyster for a family lunch on a cool rainy day. Of the places on the harbor this is the best we have tried so far. The food was excellent, the service was good, especially for surprise staff shortage this day, and the ambiance was warm and cozy, with more personality than the usual tourist trap. In our group, we tried the lobster panini, bluefin tuna tacos, and blackened haddock sandwich (all pictured below). All three of these entrees were excellent! Especially impressive was the tuna tacos because they really prepared the fish rare and it was delicious. Our only gripe was the unclear cash discount/penalty.They offered a rebate of $3.50 off the ATM fee but they may have charged more for credit cards or less for cash. It would be good to clarify this before ordering.

Pretty good option in Boothbay. Large menu with a variety of selections. Basic bar and drink options.

Amanda was an absolute fabulous waitress. We came early October on a perfect fall day and had the lobster bake and grilled seafood platter and 10/10 best we've had yet in all of Maine. Views were excellent as well! Well absolutely be back

Oysters were outstanding. Tequila neat came in a martini glass. Ki had asked for it chilled. Wife had a mojito, good not as good as we are used to. Chicken quesadilla was ok. It didn't have Che cheese in it, a bit odd. We ate on the deck, at a bar that surrounded the deck, not a drink kind of bar. It was absolutely gorgeous facing the harbor. Oysters were very reasonably priced. Went by boat. Will definitely be back.

I'm glad I didn't read the reviews before visiting Mine Oyster! The service was outstanding and the food was the best we had all weekend. We got a nice table next to the window so the view was nice. Drinks were strong and delicious! The bathroom was quite small and I made a joke to my fiancé asking if all of these harbor restaurants were trying to stick to a boat theme when it came to the size of the bathrooms (obviously I don't care, it was just funny). The bathroom was clean and well stocked. The food, however, was amazing! We went for lunch and almost came back for dinner (but decided to try a different restaurant out). It really was an excellent choice! The Lobster Stew and the Chorizo Tamales were my favorites but everything was amazing.

I've been here a few times this summer for appetizers and cocktails. I like the fact that they have sushi and oysters. They have oysters from 2 to 6 for two dollars John happy hour as a robber is nice quiet very personal. It's not crowded. You can sit at the bar get your oysters get some sushi, a few drinks and it's quite reasonable. I have not made it there for dinner yet this year we ate there last year for dinner a few times and it was delicious. I definitely recommend trying this place. If you have not I'll definitely be back. It's too bad that they close during the winter, but I do like the price for oysters. I think it's excellent and the sushi is quite good as well.

I love oysters and this is the place to get them! Great food and service. They have live music on the weekends, and can accommodate large groups.

Came her by chance and loved the outside deck. I got the tuna poke bowl and it was fabulous. So was the blueberry mojito. Highly recommend.

Solid Oysters & Clams. Great people. Local Bluefin tuna was said to be fresh - which I think it was - But it was tough & chewy! And this was supposed to be belly Toro. They might be cutting it wrong? Heads up for the chef

Food was okay. Service was decent. View was nice outside. But nothing really stood out as notably good. We didn't have oysters, so maybe that was our mistake. Haddock sandwich was good. Pizzas were okay.

Our server Ellie was very friendly. After she took our orders she came back holding a big dog bowl asking us if we had a dog. I guess she confused us with someone else who brought their dog there. Couldn't help but be disgusted by that. You know, just thinking that those same hands are gonna bring our plates out. I ordered the arugula and beets salad w/ blackened chicken on top. The chicken smelled gamey and when I bit into it, was raw in the middle. Sent it back to the kitchen, and then it came back, still a bit on the raw side. The server asked me at the end if the chicken was ok because she saw I didn't eat it. I said it was fine because I already lost my appetite. I just chalked it off as a loss of time, effort, energy and funds. Would not go back.

My husband and I came here the first night of our honeymoon. The service was mediocre, we ordered an appetizer and never received it. The food however was amazing. I got the 1.25 pound steamed lobster and it was AMAZING and my husband got the blue fin tuna tacos and he loved them. Overall we would go back.

Food: The food here was awesome. I got the mac n cheese and was pleasantly surprised by the dish. I usually prefer mac n cheese that doesn't have too strong of a cheese flavor and is topped with bread crumbs and baked. This was served with an extra layer of cheese on top so I was a bit wary going in that it would not be to my taste but it was fantastic. The sauce had garlic in it that perfectly balanced the flavors without being too overpowering or Alfredo like. The extra cheese baked on top was delicious and added even more delicious flavor to the dish. I also tried a bite of the garlic noodles and enjoyed that as well. It uses some not so common in Maine flavors so the diversity was so refreshing. I saw several items on the menu that I'm excited to try. I look forward to eating here again. Service: The waitress was very friendly and helpful. She was ready with recommendations that turned out to be exactly what we were looking for. It took a little while to get our food but not too long. Ambience: This place was pretty loud on the second floor. There was music playing and people talking loud enough to make conversation possible but a bit difficult. The window screens were also busted so flies were able to become a little bit of a nuisance but not at all overwhelming. The view was pretty great. I was seated at a window that overlooked the docks and got to watch a boat gently bob in the water throughout my meal.

It was the beginning of off-season, we were seated, but no one helped us for at least 15 minutes. Other tables around us were being helped after they were seated after us. Other than that, they were out of a lot of things, including crab meat, so I couldn't order what I wanted. The food we did get was good, but the experience was not what we were hoping for.

Even though our server (Daisy I believe was her name) was on her first full shift, she was very knowledgeable about the menu and came to check in multiple times and was all-around lovely. The service was wonderful, food was truly scrumptious, and you can't beat that view! I ordered the caramelized onion and prosciutto pizza (could probably serve 2 people), the truffle fries, and the raspberry tart cocktail and everything was phenomenal. My friends had the lobster panini, clam chowder, and the salmon flatbread and all was delicious. Would 100% recommend. Would also recommend sitting at the full Sun side of the bar, as the partial Sun side definitely gets chilly and tue view isn't as nice in my opinion.

I had dinner at Mine Oyster 2 days ago and had a wonderful experience. Staff and bartenders were very nice and attentive. Food was great and was served promptly. I talked with bartenders and they engaged in a friendly conversation. I will be coming back here soon. They also have live music on weekends. A very hip place to spend an afternoon or evening. Highly recommended while in Boothbay Harbor.

It started off with a waitress, who could care less that I and my Party were there. The food was horrible. It was tasteless and well done to burnt. It was too much money for such an horrible experience all the way around. Do not eat here.

Their wood fire grilled romaine salad is excellent. The bacon bit and roasted onion, tomatoes with jam sauce is rich and tasty. Next you have to try the Portuguese stew, The seafood was cooked just right, it is especially delicious when dip with buttered toast bread

We went to Boothbay off season and a lot of places were closed. This place was amazing! The best clam chowder we've EVER had (it said it would be on the menu & they weren't wrong!) awesome fish tacos and ahi tuna! The staff was so friendly and let us into the closed off section so we could take pictures of the harbor bathed in moonlight. Would definitely go back and highly recommend!

Keep on walking by and check out McSeagulls or anywhere else for that matter! The food was tasteless, the service was subpar and the outside seating was sketchy at best. The waitress started us off with water and it literally tasted like dirt. We ordered a fountain soda which was also horrible. My companion and I decided to order a white pizza and beef stuffed skins to share. The pizza was thin as a cracker and literally had zero taste whatsoever. Like none. The potato skins were deep fried and dripping with grease and the beef was straight out of a package. I typically can find something positive to say but that's not the case here. As a local Mainer I hate to disparage restaurants but seriously save yourself some time and money and dine somewhere else!

Really enjoyed everything I've tried over the years- just had the blackened tuna it was cooked perfectly!

Service was good, sushi was great. A bowl of clam chowder was $14 and was watery with very little crab or potatoes- worst clam chowder ever. I ordered the appetizer scallops with creamed corn for $18 . I got 5 very small burned scallops with corn and lettuce on a saucer. They discounted the scallops by 50% but we left feeling very disappointed and still hungry.

Friendly service up front. Huge menu. Live music. Fun atmosphere built on the water so you get the sway of a pier. I don't eat meat and they had lots of options. Sushi was actually world class and delicious. Everyone loved what they got. No complaints!