Restaurants near South Bristol

“Love it!!! We had lattes and the best homemade pastries I have ever tasted. Just outside the main part of Bristol. Get here and sit on the porch with your goodies. So freaking peaceful!!”

“Fabulous in all respects!”

“Ports of Italy is one of our absolute favorite restaurants—not only in town, but in all of Maine. We travel throughout the state quite a bit, and few restaurants consistently impress us the way Ports of Italy does. Everything we’ve ever ordered has been absolutely delicious, with the eggplant appetizer being a particular favorite. The atmosphere is equally wonderful: cozy and intimate, yet distinctly coastal and perfectly suited to its setting.

We also have to give a special shoutout to George, our favorite server. He is incredibly kind, genuine, and attentive without ever being overbearing. We genuinely look forward to being seated at one of his tables each time we visit. Great food, a wonderful atmosphere, and exceptional hospitality make Ports of Italy a place we’re always happy to return to.”

“Mussels & Brussels to start. Bolognese is tremendous. Beautiful rooms and decor”

“My wife and I have been searching high and low for a top-shelf dining experience in Maine since we arrived. Today, we drove 2-1/2 hours from Bar Harbor to Wiscasset to eat at “In a Silent Way.” It exceeded all expectations. James Beard-level food and wine. From the oysters to the steak tartare and raspberry panna cotta, everything was magnificent. Well worth the drive. Confident sharing, In a Silent Way, is the most elevated food in Maine. And lovely service as well. Gushing.”

“Great company and great food and so on.”

“highly recommend the Thistle inn for meal and drinks, lovely people, good chat, excellent service”

“When visiting Maine two years ago, my husband and I were looking for gluten free restaurants, which can be quite the chore. After reading the reviews for Shannon's, we drove to Boothbay and couldn't believe all the gluten free options. We ordered more food than we needed because there were so many options. Everything was fresh and delicious. Seriously, gluten free onion rings! During that trip, we ate there twice and twice again the next year. We are looking forward to next year's trip and more Shannon's food. In addition to the food, the staff are warm, welcoming and friendly and make you feel like a neighbor instead of a tourist. We are huge Shannon's Unshelled fans!”

“Cozy's is really a wonderful place for lunch. The setting on a small cove looking out towards the ocean is just splendid. The food is delicious. Will definitely visit again.”

“Staying at Wiscasset raceway for the weekend and decided to go out for ice cream. LOVE the ice cream Flight and the ice cream flavors. So glad we decided to go try them out. They had me at Ice Cream Flight! 🙂”

“Lobster, clam, corn, potatoes are so good. Beautiful sights!”

“Stopped in for apps and drinks before a wedding celebration! The view and vibes were amazing. Kaan was our server and he was super sweet and very knowledgeable about the menu! Totally recommend.”

“Our 1st go to place when we come there. ( twice a year ). Food is so good and the people are great. See you next week. I have your sticker on my truck and people here in Maryland ask me about it often.🌭”

“Amazing treats right on the end of the footbridge. Always worth stopping by to see the tater creations.”

“Kelly's has the best breakfast in Boothbay! You won't be disappointed. We recommend it 300%. Food is great and the staff is wonderful. Have never had a bad meal there.”

“It is a classic must stop for seafood on the harbor and make sure to snap a photo with Captain Brown before you leave.”

“Great sandwiches! You won’t be disappointed with this shop. We ordered the Harvest Turkey and Pit Boss.”

“Fantastic espresso and European milk shakes! Our tradition became getting my daily hit of caffeine and my quad espresso never let me down! It was smooth and just a hint of bitterness that I adore! Highly recommend!!”

“We had breakfast there today. Everything about the experience was wonderful. Prices are the best around, and portions are large. The blueberry pancakes are thick and fluffy and as big as a dinner plate! The view of the water was beautiful.”

“Great food and better help!”

“Lasagna is a must try and their cheesesteaks every pie they make is always delicious the staff is super nice and the vibes are always fun especially when they have a band playing.”

“Harborside 1901 is where craft and comfort meet the shoreline. 🍸✨ The modern mixology is nothing short of inspired — each glass a little journey of flavor and artistry. The staff welcome you not just as guests but as friends, creating an atmosphere that’s relaxed, fun, and wonderfully interactive. Plates arrive as both nourishment and celebration, with food that delights at every bite. And the finale — world-class pastries and desserts — lingers like a sweet memory you’ll want to return to again and again. (We sure did!!)A true gem where culinary creativity and heartfelt hospitality shine. 🌊🍷🍰”

“You need this place in your life. Natural wine selection is eclectic and fun. The food will absolutely blow your mind.”

“We just tried Vera Idyllic Pizza for the first time and we were impressed. We tried both pizza and calzone - both were excellent. The pizza dough was tasty and well cooked. The red sauce had good flavor and there was none of the ugly garlic powder or sugary flavor that you sometimes get on pizzas at other locations.
This was a cash only place when we visited.”

“Good food, great steamers. But the bees wow. I literally bought a soda just to try to deter the lovely 5 we had away from our table. Didn’t really work, so we ate in the car. Idk what they can do about that situation, but yeah. Can’t really enjoy it and I wanted to”

“The best place to eat in Round Pond! Great service, food and atmosphere. Thanks for another great meal!”

“We went to the Salty Stag for a casual lunch and the view was beautiful. Our server Jana (dp?) was helpful and attentive in spite of serving customers outdoors on the patio along with us being indoors. Our meals were very delicious with generous portions. In particular was the amount of lobster in the Lobster Mac and Cheese! So good and too much for one person. ( We ended up taking a huge portion home .) I also recommend the SPI Cooler for a nonalcoholic refreshingly yummy beverage! It's made with 4 different fruits and really hit the spot on a summer day! Finally, we decided to get desserts to go since we were full but wanted something sweet to have later. We got two of the decadent chocolate flourless tortes. They were packed perfectly so when we ate them later they looked as nice as if we had eaten them at Spruce Point! Thanks to this lovely experience we now look forward to returning for a dinner at their upscale Whiteclover dining room! I hope to have the Lobster Thermidor !!!”

“Kind staff and good food and views”

“I love Pizza Nite the most!!”

“Excellent fresh food. We have eat the Lobster Rool Trio. So tasty!”