Mine Oyster

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.

First place we ate while vacationing from Texas. The food was excellent. Lobster roll, pulled pork sandwich, fish and chips — all were excellent. Wait stuff is very friendly. Lots of seating and live band was so pleasant. Oh and get some clam chowder — so good!

We took her New England vacation and toured all of the states. Maine was the one seat at the top of our list that we have always wanted to visit. We got a hotel nearby because of its proximity to Maine botanic Gardens. We knew when we made this road trip that we wanted to eat seafood multiple times if possible. Unfortunately through three previous dates before Maine, we did not get a chance to. This restaurant was our first taste at New England seafood. It was a short walk from our hotel Right on the water. There was no wait time and we were seated at a very nice table. Our waiter was absolutely fantastic! I ended up getting the platter mail for two and let my eight-year-old son pretty much ate most of the plate. My daughter ended up getting a lobster roll and my wife got coconut shrimp. All of the food was amazing! We did not care what we were going to spend for this because we looked forward to this the entire trip. Yes it was expensive but we spared nothing on the menu that we wanted to try. They’re mixed drinks we’re good and their beer selection was nice. If and when we ever make it back to Boothbay, this restaurant will be on our list. I highly recommend.

In June, we held our rehearsal dinner at Mine Oyster, and we're extremely happy with the service! Ralph was great to work with, and the food was fantastic! We had a section of the restaurant that felt very private. We selected the risotto bar for our food. It was delicious and accommodating for food allergies! I would highly recommend Mine Oyster to anyone looking for an event space!

The only reason the food was rated average is because we didn’t eat it. We wandered in with a party of four and found no one standing at the reception desk even though their phone was there… We wandered in past a shellfish counter and were promptly ignored by the chef there. Walked into the back and had more kitchen staff look at us like what were we doing. Basically the wait staff and reception was nonexistent and we will not be visiting again even though we live here.

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

Really enjoyed the meal here. A little pricey but tasted good and plenty of spirit in the drinks. Just wish they'd shut off the inside audio when the band is playing outside

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!!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Another amazing sushi experience! Beautiful day, sitting right on the water's edge, experiencing the sunshine, cool breeze, wonderful food, and great service!

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

The outdoor seating is nice and I can't speak for the food because I did get any; however, the service was incredibly disappointing. I have to work periodically away from home which means I often have to eat alone. There's nothing worse than going to a restaurant alone except when you are made to feel completely invisible. I sat there for over 20 minutes. Two other groups were seated after me out on the deck. They had their drinks, their orders taken, not a single person approached me. I talked a little to the neighboring tables, said hello to a friendly dog, took some token photos of the scenery, browsed on my phone a bit before I finally just left. It's not even busy season yet. Thankfully I found a restaurant that had much better service. Do better people.

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!

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

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

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!

Had the Haddock stuffed with crab imperial Haddock was okay and crab imperial was not very Both service and ambience were good but unable to make up for a very mediocre meal I would not go back

Normally. The best place in Maine for oysters. Tonight we were there for our 27th anniversary and for the first time ever. Service was super slow at the back bar, walk ups getting drinks while we at the bar went 10 min no drinks or food. Oyesters all had shell bits in them, not detached. Go there now, they are normally incredible, we wouldn't have chosen them to spend our anniversary at if they weren't. but tonight was not there normal rockstar night

Excellent service. They were fast and friendly food was outstanding. I had the seafood Alfredo which was loaded with seafood. So good.

Great spot for drinks and live entertainment. Fried lobster tails were huge and amazing. Lobster roll was fresh and very good

Dined there 7/3 and had a great experience. Jersey was our waiter and he's very entertaining. We went with a couple of his recommendations and he didn't disappoint. Food was very good and Jersey kept us entertained.

During COVID I am rating restaurants a bit higher than I would usually since they are all struggling to survive. Mine Oyster is more like a 3.5 - but it could be rated higher if you order the right food items, which some of us in our party of five did not. We called ahead to see if we could get a reservation and they said they typically only reserve tables for parties of 8 or more. But they made an exception for the five of us and our table on the upstairs deck was ready when we arrived at 6:45pm. From a COVID-safe perspective the tables were socially distanced and the waitstaff all work masks but many of the other customers (a number whom were dining inside) did not wear masks when walking about. Our family with teenagers/young adults ordered a very mixed bag of dishes, reflecting the younger set's reluctance to order more seafood, despite my pointing out that one is wisest to stick to ordering seafood when at a seafood restaurant. The nachos with chicken appetizer was excellent, however, the baby back ribs were just okay - the bbq sauce was too sweet and the ribs were dry/not moist tender. The child that ordered the korean pork belly tacos found them to be almost inedible. Whatever sauce they put on the pork belly was very salty/spicy and not a good flavor (but again, who orders Asian-flavored pork at a seafood restaurant?). Surprisingly, we found we had been given a Taka (place next door) menu from which we could order sushi to accompany items from the very extensive Mine Oyster menu. The higher-quality items for the evening, although not perfect, included the shrimp tempura roll (excellent - and served with warm soy sauce which is definitely appreciated), the poke tuna avocado seaweed salad appetizer (really wonderful preparation and I'd say the best item of the evening, I'd go back just for that and it would be even better if served with some won ton chips), the wood fire grilled lobster (the lobster tail was delicious but the claws were cold and not grilled - being still inside their shell - it seems there should be a way to grill/warm up the claws), and the wasabi-crusted bluefin tuna (my husband said it was very good, but not the best preparation he's ever had). So, all in all, a decent meal at Mine Oyster and we'd go back for the chicken nachos, shrimp tempura roll, and poke tuna avocado appetizer for sure.

Jersey, the host, sat us outside with the best view! That alone, in my opinion, really went a long way! My husband ordered fresh Blackened Tuna which they caught that day! It was delicious. We tried the Lobster Boat, Truffle Fries, Pizza, and Alagash white. Samantha was our waitress. She was very kind, patient, and was honest about what was good on the menu and what was not worth ordering. I appreciated her help!

We had a good meal here! Fried oysters and popcorn lobster appetizers were tasty! The lobster roll and hot buttered lobster roll were a hit (hot buttered lobster roll edged out the other by a smidge though). The place is low key and casual. No reservations. The prices are fair. And we felt safe from a social distancing perspective. Overall, we'll be back in the future!

I don't want to be too harsh on the service, because we were told repeatedly that everywhere was short staffed, and having a hard time finding help...and that was the case everywhere, but we waited the longest for our food here...probably 30 min...I am not exaggerating, it was a long time, it was good, but the wait made us impatient. Our server was friendly, but would forget things we asked her for...either way, it is more than decent, the sushi looked delicious, wish we had some...hoping when things get back to normal one day, they get better staffed...

So disappointed. Seated at the window in the back, right in front of the band set up which was just a mess. This perspective presented as a careless approach to anyone's first impression. Ordered the crab cakes .. these were spiced up so much you wonder what they were hiding. Smooshed like a patty and not a real crab cake. Arrived in a dish loaded with oil or butter .. the presentation was not appealing. Ordered the surf and turf .. the beef was delicious and cooked to perfection. The lobster tail was severely over cooked and presented with same spicy crab cake. I do not remember reading anything in the menu about spicing up the crab cake .. why would you have to. So sad to have to pay too much for this meal. Not to mention you need to walk up quite the flight of stairs to get to the restaurant .. there is nothing handicap accessible about this place. Do not be swayed by the abundance of options on the menu .. I would rather have a few well presented choices than an abundance. You cannot be all things to all people.

Came for lunch while we were wandering around Boothbay this weekend. It was clearly off season but we were in the area for a wedding and needed lunch. The downstairs was empty and looked closed for the season but the upstairs was lively. The food was great. Drinks were solid. Only negative was the "market price" for adding lobster to a pizza was $15 the pizza was $12 so that made a $27 12 in pizza. Coulda warned me about that ahead of time, like $5-$6 ok but more than doubling the price is a little crazy.

Far exceeded expectations. Had a great meal and a great time thanks, in large part, to the excellent suggestions of our server. Wood-fired lobster, oysters, and lobster rolls were all spot on.

Great deck seating with excellent views. The menu is a bit all over the place...very scattered wide array of items. We had a dozen oysters....they had all of the traditional Maine varieties, and they were served with the standard accoutrements. $36 a dozen has become the norm price point, although I think it's still a bit overpriced. Next, I tried three of the oyster Rockefeller. They were a tad underwhelming, as I couldn't distinguish any type of anise flavored liquor, which is a standard in making them. They were piping hot, and had ample melted cheese, so they were decent. We also had a few of the jumbo shrimp. These were oversized, chilled, very fresh, and at $4 each, a good value. We also tried some of the sushi on the menu. The Maine crab California was a decent sized roll with ample real crab. It was decent. It was a busy day, and as such, I found the wait staff over extended. With that, there were a couple of serving glitches, and a bit of a wait to get served. All in all, I liked the place and you can't have some cold beer and some shellfish with a better view. I'm good with four stars, giving a bit of a mulligan with the service.