Damariscotta River Grill

155 Main St, Damariscotta
(207) 563-2992

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Vernice Buck

The meals were excellent and professionally done. So good you wanted more even though you were full. Desert tops the last nich in your palate. The waitress was very timely and efficient. Will visit again.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brooke Bronowicz

Overpriced and underwhelming.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 2

Nicole Alvarez

We ate upstairs (two dining rooms downstairs and upstairs) and this meal did not disappoint! We started with the lobster cakes appetizer which was served on a corn puree and a salad with an amazing mustard vinaigrette. We then ordered the baked haddock and the duck confit risotto which were both excellent and the portions were definitely generous. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Del Merritt

Attentive service. Fun menu. They add a service charge for the kitchen staff, which I find annoying. Just set your prices honestly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Latkes, Duck Confit Risotto, New England Clam Chowder

Bob Porter

Great night out. The food was amazing with excellent service.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Dottie Guerrasio

Excellent restaurant with delicious food.

Ruby was an amazing server even with the largest amount of guests she was responsible for.

Our meals were delicious and expertly prepared. There were many gluten free options available.

Reservations are a must. The atmosphere perfect.

This was our second time dining here and I look forward to returning.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dan Adsit

Lovely dinner. Good menu. Silly posters in the bathroom.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Broiled Scallops, Broiled Seafood

Nicole Nartowicz

Really unimpressed :( Terrible birthday dinner.
After reading many stellar reviews, my fiancee and I were very excited to dine here for my birthday on Sunday evening. Restaurant seemed nice at first but we noted immediately that the music was very loud (we sat on the second floor).
Our waitress was sweet but young and had trouble opening the wine bottle, leaving wrapper shards on the table as she did.
Everything we ordered was BLAND. The "seared tuna" looked like it had been microwaved and had no sense on it. The "garlic, and more garlic" mussels were small, sandy, and the broth tasted like Campbell's vegetable soup.
My partner got seafood platter and it came out barely hot and once again bland. I got the paella and while it was fairly tasty, the lobster had shells on it and everything needed salt and pepper.

Overall, not nearly worth the $250 price tag.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 3

Kevin Lynn

Started with the 007 Lemon cocktail. Excellent. My entre was a special, Lobster Puff Pastry with rice and swiss chard. Excellent. Dessert was the Blueberry Cobbler with ginger scone and ice cream. Blueberries and ginger are not two things I think of pairing together. It was excellent. The meal, the service, everything was very well done. This is the way eating out should be!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Merritt Wherry

Had the lobster pallela it was pretty good. The orzo in the salmon dish was a bit too acidic. Mussels were fresh and cooked well in a nice broth. Price is a bit high for what it is. Will be coming back. The tuna appetizer was amazing.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Seafood Paella, Seared Tuna Steaks, Yellowfin Tuna, Broiled Scallops

Ann Walenta

Good was good. A bit pricey, and the portions were small.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Kimberly Mitchell

Food was good. But not the same standard for the price.
Hostess charming.
Paper napkins and plastic containers no A/C killed the ambiance.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 3

Matthew Borrelli (Matt's Backyard Projects)

Fantastic drinks and good food! The calamari with the thai confetti sauce was great shake-up instead of marinara, cocktail sauce, aioli etc...Enjoyed our oysters and our entrees as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Jason Rand

Staff was excellent and the food was delicious. Lots of great seafood options to choose from though they also have plenty of options for those who do not like seafood. I had the Thai Fish Stew and it was delicious loaded with seafood and everything was cooked perfectly. My wife had the lobster cakes and the bite i had was great as well. Save room for dessert lots of yummy options to choose from. First time visitor but definitely will be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Duck Confit Risotto, Lobster Cakes

LeEtta Brillhart

The best scallops we have ever had! Lobster cakes excellent as well. Desserts to die for - hot fudge brownie and crème brûlée delicious! Our server, Amanda, was fantastic - friendly and attentive. A wonderful dinner experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Broiled Scallops

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