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!”

“In my opinion this was the best meal we have had on our trip so far. Service was great, food was outstanding, and the wine was a great sip I'd never had before. If you like Italian food this is a must.”

“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.”

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

“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!”

“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! 🙂”

“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.”

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

“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.🌭”

“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.”

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

“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!!”

“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.”

“Great food and better help!”

“Make sure you have a reservation during the season for the best views. Even if you don’t, they work hard to accommodate you. Be sure to ask for Susan! She has great recommendations, service, and personality.”

“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. 🌊🍷🍰”

“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.”

“This place was recommended by a former resident of Boothbay Harbor. It is simple, straightforward, and phenomenal. They make fried haddock and fries. That's it. When I saw that a fish sandwich was $20, I thought it must be a ripoff. It was just the opposite! My wife and I easily ate until we were full. I'm not kidding when I say it seemed like there was 2 lbs. of haddock. This was easily the best fish sandwich I've ever had.”

“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 coffee in Boothbay. A consistant great cup of coffee every time.”

“Kind staff and good food and views”

“I had breakfast on the deck everyday of my trip! Service was friendly and great. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was a perfect was to start the day!”

“The server Wed night was exceptional. And dinner was super!
Thursday night the servers seemed stressed ad fighting for who had our table - our dinner order got taken twice, ad when we told the First server Another had come and taken our order again, well...
Hopefully they worked it out.

The Oysters were top notch clean, fresh!
The Crabcakes, absolutely delicious.
The Grilled Vegetable Sandwich was satisfying and so very tasty, and the salty stag Asian Salmon is our fave meal in town!”

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