One of the best meals I have had in a long time! Absolutely delicious!!
PJ Walter
The shrimp bruschetta and paella were both phenomenal. Excellent wine list with some really affordable options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mario Diaz
Pretty good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bruce K.
Dropped into the Damariscotta River Grill on a weeknight in August. The bartender and wait staff were wonderfully attentive and helpful. The food was fabulous (I had a couple of seafood dishes). I look forward to my next visit!
Timothy Goodell
This is a really cozy and fun place with excellent food and a really broad menu. Cocktails were also inventive and very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anne Shields
Been travelling round Maine for 8 days so far and this is the best meal yet!! The flavour was absolutely devine!
A very fine restaurant. The menu is very good, the food fabulous, and the service wonderful. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder
Thierry Croizer
We had 630 reservations and our table was ready for us. Be aware that there is a second floor - in case you have someone with trouble walking up stairs. Food was very good. My mussels were good but could have used a spoon and small fork to eat them. Had to use my fingers and regular sized fork. Also could have used a bowl for the shells. Otherwise service was excellent - our server was attentive and didn’t rush us. Sort of felt bad for him having to bring the food orders up the stairs… luckily the bar was on the same floor. Would return if I return to this area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Joe S.
Consistently excellent food with beautiful and cozy ambiance. Both upstairs and downstairs dining areas as well as bar seating upstairs. Having a full dinner with drinks can get pricey. However they have plenty of less expensive appetizers and specials. Also gluten and dairy free options are appreciated. One of the best restaurants in the area for quality food.
John N.
Very disappointed in the food after reading many excellent reviews. Service was great. The lobster cakes where more bread crumbs and veggies than lobster. The peppercorn encrusted tenderloins where overcooked with basically ground Dijon mustard brushed on them, did not find a single Peppercorn or taste of pepper. The duck dish was the only item we ordered that was worth getting.
Lea L.
Damariscotta is a great spot for big parties, they have the room to accommodate. The decor is pretty traditional New England coastal. Wine list is great and at a great price. Service was efficient and warm. We had the vegetarian french onion soup which we were SUPER excited about, and loved. The oysters were great. The Thai coconut soup was a bit disappointing, it was missing flavors and pretty blend.
Nice spot, fine food. I enjoyed the
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Excellent food and even better service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Visited to see a wonderful art exhibit by the Pemaquid Group of Artists and had a great meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Scallop Shrimp and Crab Fettuccine Alfredo
Stopped in on a Saturday night last minute with 6 people.The hostess went out of her way to accommodate us. The waiter was top notch,as was the food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Broiled Scallops, Broiled Seafood
One of the best meals I have had in a long time! Absolutely delicious!!
The shrimp bruschetta and paella were both phenomenal. Excellent wine list with some really affordable options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pretty good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dropped into the Damariscotta River Grill on a weeknight in August. The bartender and wait staff were wonderfully attentive and helpful. The food was fabulous (I had a couple of seafood dishes). I look forward to my next visit!
This is a really cozy and fun place with excellent food and a really broad menu. Cocktails were also inventive and very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Been travelling round Maine for 8 days so far and this is the best meal yet!! The flavour was absolutely devine!
Restaurantji Recommends
A very fine restaurant. The menu is very good, the food fabulous, and the service wonderful. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder
We had 630 reservations and our table was ready for us. Be aware that there is a second floor - in case you have someone with trouble walking up stairs. Food was very good. My mussels were good but could have used a spoon and small fork to eat them. Had to use my fingers and regular sized fork. Also could have used a bowl for the shells. Otherwise service was excellent - our server was attentive and didn’t rush us. Sort of felt bad for him having to bring the food orders up the stairs… luckily the bar was on the same floor. Would return if I return to this area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Consistently excellent food with beautiful and cozy ambiance. Both upstairs and downstairs dining areas as well as bar seating upstairs. Having a full dinner with drinks can get pricey. However they have plenty of less expensive appetizers and specials. Also gluten and dairy free options are appreciated. One of the best restaurants in the area for quality food.
Very disappointed in the food after reading many excellent reviews. Service was great. The lobster cakes where more bread crumbs and veggies than lobster. The peppercorn encrusted tenderloins where overcooked with basically ground Dijon mustard brushed on them, did not find a single Peppercorn or taste of pepper. The duck dish was the only item we ordered that was worth getting.
Damariscotta is a great spot for big parties, they have the room to accommodate. The decor is pretty traditional New England coastal. Wine list is great and at a great price. Service was efficient and warm. We had the vegetarian french onion soup which we were SUPER excited about, and loved. The oysters were great. The Thai coconut soup was a bit disappointing, it was missing flavors and pretty blend.