The food is definitely fresh but very under seasoned and pricy compared to other restaurants in Bristol. We got mussels (tons of butter and garlic) with a white wine sauce that was 90% butter, a lobster roll which was okay but under seasoned, and calamari which was good after adding quite a bit of salt.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
PhilosophicalOldGuy
My wife, her brother and wife, and I ate a late lunch here on a Friday afternoon in late September 2023. We had ordered mussels, 2 fish filets, an oyster roll, onion rings, and potato salad and we shared among ourselves. Everything was very tasty and the service was fairly quick, considering the crowd. You order at a window and then pick up at the next window. Our check, with 20% tip, ran $97, which seemed a good value for so much food at the table. You don't go here for the atmosphere, but for food. This was our second time eating here, and both times we enjoyed our meals.
Bea M.
I had lobster in many other places in Maine and I do not recommend this business because of the price. $35 for a lobster roll served with butter and a small bag of Frito chips is totally outrageous. We also ordered clams which literally come in a net and out of the boiling pot. The price you pay is the price of a 5 star restaurant and this is not. 3 lobster rolls and a plate of clams, $135. The lady taking orders was super rude. Place should be closed because of lack of hygiene.
ThePCMaven
We have been coming to Shaw's every time we were visiting mid-coast, at least 20 times, but I think we're done with Shaw's now. It used to be so, so much better. We ordered clam chowders, which contained a few pieces of clams, a few potatoes, and a tepid oily broth, It was like they melted an entire stick of butter in each cup. Then two lobster rolls, which were a bit on the dry side. The unbelievable part was the check for 2 rolls and 3 chowders... $124!! Not only that, they now add 3.5% on top of that if you use a credit card. This is way above the going rate at other restaurants in mid-coast. C'mon Shaw's, you used to be so much better... what happened? We will not be going back there again.
John P.
Coming back to a place that my wife and I consider a gem for lobster alongside a gorgeous inlet full of lobster boats Had a terrible meal ... lobsters devoid of lobster meat plus FF that went straight to the garbage The only star given is the lobster boats still there
TheSkiman1970
Love Watchung th boats come in under the restaurant with fresh seafood. The service is fast, the people friendly and the outdoor seating finishes off the authentic experience. Worth the trip and the cost.
Paid a lot of money for for 2 bowls of lobster stew, which has very little lobster. Also had chicken, not much to eat for the price. Tourist trap, not for natives.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Salad
Rebecca Moniz
The Lobster roll run in Boothbay continues with a stop after visiting picturesque Pemiquid Light. We found Shaws close by and we were not disappointed with the fully belly clams or the lobster roll. The roll was a light mayo mix with toated roll and lettuce. While I am not a fan of lettuce on my lobster roll, there was so much lobster I left the roll and small amount of lettuce behind. The real surprise was the delicious fried clams. We chose the small order of fully belly. Lightly breaded and perfectly fried. The veiws off the deck and the activity of the lobster boats made for a great little lunch stop.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fried Clams
1MADRIDISTA
The rating is based on the clam chowder. Was almost like a consommé with more diced potatoes than pieces of clams with a very neutral taste. Our friend had mussels which she said were very good as was crab cake sandwich and fried clams. Nice location on the harbor
Ashley Duguay
The quality of food was good and fresh. Very small portions of seafood for the price that you pay (only 5 scallops in a combo platter). All of the food was cooked well except for the scallops, which were overcooked and rubbery. The menu states that meals come with rolls but you have to ask (sometimes twice) for them. Blueberry pie was generic but good. They do not give whipped cream with it. We sat inside, which was lovely with a view. The only complaint I have there is the salt grinder on the table was clogged and salt would not come out. Customer service was just okay. Would I go back? Probably not.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Jerry Gilbert
If you're interested in fresh seafood, Shaw's will not disappoint. I had a crab roll. It was a toasted roll, loaded with crab meat. There's plenty of seating inside and outside.
Locally owned and a true to form lobster pound. Beautiful area. Not crowded. Pemaquid beach and lighthouse are close by.
Terrific place with great food.Highly recommended.I'm just sorry it's so far from Louisiana. If closer, I'd return weekly for the lobsters.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was great, and we ate on the dock while watching the fishing boats unload their catch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobsters, Seafood Casserole
The best seafood in Maine bar none. Great staff. Lobster stew...... best lobster value in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobsters, Shore Dinner, Fried, Blooming Onion, Fried Clams, Twin Lobster Dinner
The food is definitely fresh but very under seasoned and pricy compared to other restaurants in Bristol. We got mussels (tons of butter and garlic) with a white wine sauce that was 90% butter, a lobster roll which was okay but under seasoned, and calamari which was good after adding quite a bit of salt.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
My wife, her brother and wife, and I ate a late lunch here on a Friday afternoon in late September 2023. We had ordered mussels, 2 fish filets, an oyster roll, onion rings, and potato salad and we shared among ourselves. Everything was very tasty and the service was fairly quick, considering the crowd. You order at a window and then pick up at the next window. Our check, with 20% tip, ran $97, which seemed a good value for so much food at the table. You don't go here for the atmosphere, but for food. This was our second time eating here, and both times we enjoyed our meals.
I had lobster in many other places in Maine and I do not recommend this business because of the price. $35 for a lobster roll served with butter and a small bag of Frito chips is totally outrageous. We also ordered clams which literally come in a net and out of the boiling pot. The price you pay is the price of a 5 star restaurant and this is not. 3 lobster rolls and a plate of clams, $135. The lady taking orders was super rude. Place should be closed because of lack of hygiene.
We have been coming to Shaw's every time we were visiting mid-coast, at least 20 times, but I think we're done with Shaw's now. It used to be so, so much better. We ordered clam chowders, which contained a few pieces of clams, a few potatoes, and a tepid oily broth, It was like they melted an entire stick of butter in each cup. Then two lobster rolls, which were a bit on the dry side. The unbelievable part was the check for 2 rolls and 3 chowders... $124!! Not only that, they now add 3.5% on top of that if you use a credit card. This is way above the going rate at other restaurants in mid-coast. C'mon Shaw's, you used to be so much better... what happened? We will not be going back there again.
Coming back to a place that my wife and I consider a gem for lobster alongside a gorgeous inlet full of lobster boats Had a terrible meal ... lobsters devoid of lobster meat plus FF that went straight to the garbage The only star given is the lobster boats still there
Love Watchung th boats come in under the restaurant with fresh seafood. The service is fast, the people friendly and the outdoor seating finishes off the authentic experience. Worth the trip and the cost.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Onion Rings, Blooming Onion, Lobster Salad, Clam Strips, Fried Clams
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Paid a lot of money for for 2 bowls of lobster stew, which has very little lobster. Also had chicken, not much to eat for the price. Tourist trap, not for natives.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Salad
The Lobster roll run in Boothbay continues with a stop after visiting picturesque Pemiquid Light. We found Shaws close by and we were not disappointed with the fully belly clams or the lobster roll. The roll was a light mayo mix with toated roll and lettuce. While I am not a fan of lettuce on my lobster roll, there was so much lobster I left the roll and small amount of lettuce behind. The real surprise was the delicious fried clams. We chose the small order of fully belly. Lightly breaded and perfectly fried. The veiws off the deck and the activity of the lobster boats made for a great little lunch stop.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fried Clams
The rating is based on the clam chowder. Was almost like a consommé with more diced potatoes than pieces of clams with a very neutral taste. Our friend had mussels which she said were very good as was crab cake sandwich and fried clams. Nice location on the harbor
The quality of food was good and fresh. Very small portions of seafood for the price that you pay (only 5 scallops in a combo platter). All of the food was cooked well except for the scallops, which were overcooked and rubbery. The menu states that meals come with rolls but you have to ask (sometimes twice) for them. Blueberry pie was generic but good. They do not give whipped cream with it. We sat inside, which was lovely with a view. The only complaint I have there is the salt grinder on the table was clogged and salt would not come out. Customer service was just okay. Would I go back? Probably not.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
If you're interested in fresh seafood, Shaw's will not disappoint. I had a crab roll. It was a toasted roll, loaded with crab meat. There's plenty of seating inside and outside.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4