If you're anywhere near Yarmouth and even slightly hungry, make the reservation at Royal River…read moreGrill House. It's one of those places that never misses. Let's start with the cocktails, because they truly deserve top billing. I always order the seasonal espresso martini, and somehow it just keeps getting better. This time it was tiramisu-inspired, and it was unreal. Rich, balanced, not overly sweet, and actually tasted like the dessert without feeling heavy. Whoever is behind that bar knows exactly what they're doing. The fish and chips? You cannot go wrong. Perfectly crisp batter, flaky fish, and fries that hold their own. It's one of those dishes you order once and then find yourself thinking about days later. That said, everything we've tried over multiple visits has been consistently excellent. It's the kind of menu where you feel safe branching out because you know it's going to deliver. The space itself adds to the whole experience. The architecture is beautiful, with warm wood tones and big windows that bring in natural light and make the river views part of the meal. It manages to feel polished and special without being stuffy. You can dress up a little or come in relaxed and still feel right at home. And the service is always attentive in that effortless way. Our servers have consistently been knowledgeable, present, and genuinely welcoming without hovering. It makes the whole night feel easy.

Clearly we are late to this party...we should have had this place on our radar as a good stop when…read moretraveling on 295. We stopped in for lunch, off season. It was about 11:30 and the place was getting busy. By the time we left there was a short line out the door waiting to be seated and the parking lot was full. My fish sandwich and fries were fresh and tasty. My husband's chicken salad wrap and fries were equally good. Great views of the marina, comfortable tables, very good service. We will definitely be back.

We love the Whale's Tale. Been for Lunch and Dinner and always walk away happy. Service is…read morefriendly, atmosphere is great. On a nice night sitting out looking over the harbor is great. Love their Prime Rib special and their Turkey Dinner Special. Always a nice spot and we Live here so we get to enjoy all year long.

This was my least favorite food experience on my recent trip to the Northeast. C chose it, let's…read morehope she misses reading this review. Miserable is the best way to describe my experience. I was already in a foul mood, walking in here set me into straight sensory overload. It's a bar where they sing. I am unable to get inebriated enough to enjoy bars where they sing any longer. Call me miserable, maybe I suppose. In addition to the merry old fella belting it out on the mic, we had the joy of having some drunk guy in a large group behind us try and out sing him without a microphone. He even challenged the old guy singing to a form of a duel. Anyway I was so off, I cannot remember anything about my server at all. Nothing. I do remember almost screaming and running out. I sat there trying not to lose it while my wife had the time of her life. Every song made it worse, everyone else is singing, I am dying. When the guy took a break, guess what, dickhead from the crowd goes up and takes over. Shots helped at this point and the weed is kicking in well at this point. Now I'm hungry... My food was inedible and I'm pretty sure incomplete as well. The worst flatbread in the history of flatbreads. C's looked pretty good actually so I am sure her experience was quite different than mine. I hope to never return. '25 - extra

We visited Ledges Pub for dinner in Aug 2023. We were a party of 6 and were seated right away. Our…read moreserver was named Paul and was a delight. He had great recommendations for drinks, was very attentive and shared some fun stories about the resort where the restaurant is located. We started out with some of the restaurant's cocktails including a Portuguese Manhattan, a Blueberry Margarita and my favorite the Summer Sunset which was fruity and the perfect vacation drink. My husband enjoyed the Margarita but i think it was a bit too sweet for him to have more than one. We shared some appetizers including the Cauliflower Ceviche, which was a bit spicy for me but enjoyed by the rest of the table and then some BBQ Pub chips which had a yummy blue cheese sauce drizzled over them. For entrees our group had Fish n Chips (the fish was seasoned so well), Baked Scallops, Stuffed Mushroom, and the Spicy Mussels. My husband, who had ordered the Stuffed Mushroom, was very happy with his choice which came with rice and veggies. The only complaint was that the brussels sprouts which were part of multiple veggie side dishes were not cooked enough but all in all the food was really good. We also brought some dessert to go including two orders of the Creme Brulee Cheesecake, one Chocolate Turtle Cake and 1 piece of Blueberry Pie. All deserts were gobbled up later in the evening without a crumb left.

We ate here in the restaurant once during our stay at Seabasco because it was always SOO crowded…read more The one day we ate IN the restaurant, we had great service. i enjoyed my summery cocktail and my son enjoyed his mocktail. We got takeout another time and it was faster. I got the Maine blueberry and strawberry salad- added chicken (both dine in and take out). it was divine! I don't always get salads but I am glad I got this one. We were there in August and I still taste it and my mouth still waters when I think about it. My husband his haddock. He has a terrible wife who hates seafood, so he gets to eat it whenever he wants when we go out. He wasn't disappointed. It's definitely understandable why this place is so packed.

Wow, we just got back from dinner here on a Friday night, late August, and we are just so thrilled…read more My wife, 7 year old daughter and I are on vacation from NJ. We came to this area for the first time and found this restaurant, got a reservation a couple of hours in advance. It's on a golf course, with lots of outdoor seating overlooking the greens and a sunset. Very nice. The staff and our waitress was super friendly and nice. Can't ask for better, really. She was wonderful. I asked for a Maine Lemonade drink that I've fallen in love with since trying. They didn't have it on the drink menu, but made me something similar and it was delicious!! I had two of them. And the food was fantastic. My daughter had chicken fingers and fries (which she gave a hearty thumbs up to). My wife and I started out with a cup of the Haddock Chowder each and the sun-dried tomato focaccia bread. Both were absolutely delicious. Highly recommend, especially the bread. I had the braised beef rib which was fantastic, the sauce was so good, the brussel sprouts were so good, it was all great. My wife had the award-winning lobster roll. For some reason they don't offer it hot, but my wife likes the cold version also and she said it was fantastic, she had to bring half of it home. No room for dessert. So to sum it up: great ambiance, great service, great drinks, great food. Oh, and the prices seem very reasonable to me (especially being from NJ). So, basically a perfect dining experience! I cannot recommend it more!

We go here often. the food is excellent and the staff is delightfu. it sits right on a golf…read morecourse. Great view

Came here on a super busy Saturday without reservations and was accommodated by a friendly host…read more Ambiance was loud, crowded with live music, but fun! Food was excellent. The mussels app was delicious and my seafood linguini was superb! Drinks were good too, Jersey made a great chocolate martini. It is pricey.... But nothing is cheap in Maine and the taste of food here is worth it.

After dining there three times and each time it got worse and worse…read more I ordered a cheeseburger, it came well done with a bun that seemed out of the freezer and then grilled. The bun was so flat, both top and bottom. It's served with an egg size load of mayonnaise. It seems any chef should be able to cook a simple hamburger. My wife ordered a flat bread and said the dough tasted like it has been in the freezer. We try and support local places , but unfortunately when they are not busy they lack in freshness.

A 10/10 across the board for food, service and atmosphere…read more I had the porchetta for my main, and it was excellent. I also loved my partner's scallops, and the roasted carrot spread is a definite crowd-pleaser. The setting is worth mentioning too--the view is absolutely gorgeous, and this may be the best-located restaurant in the lovely village of Damariscotta. A great find, and somewhere we would happily return to.

An outstanding meal from start to finish. The seafood was fresh, the small plates were full of…read moreflavour, and my Summer Shrimp main was cooked perfectly. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared using high-quality ingredients. The service was warm, friendly and attentive, creating a relaxed atmosphere throughout the evening. Easily the best restaurant we've visited in Maine and somewhere we'll definitely return to. Highly recommend!

Friendly bartender. We stopped in for a beer and maybe lunch but we were craving fried clams and…read morethey were out so we paid and left for greener pastures. The beers were super cold which was nice. They gave a lot of locals and a mug club. I'd return.

This was a surprising and amazing experience! Yes, a dive bar, but with fascinating people at the…read morebar and Kristen who worked every inch of the restaurant with the kind of efficiency I've always admired. The food was very good - buffalo wings that were the best I've had in a long time. Wayne had a pastrami sandwich with onion rings. All were soooo good! A bit off the beaten track but well worth it!

One of the best lobster pounds in Boothbay. It's off the beaten path so it's not as crowded as the…read moreother others. It has a nice vibe and I would highly recommend.

If you like eating outdoors, with a beautiful view overlooking water, and eating delicious local…read moreseafood, and having fabulous cocktails...this the place for you! Very casual, with a variety of seating options (bar, picnic tables, chairs and tables, in the sun, or under a canopy for shade. The bar is a boat with bar stools around 3 sides. The food is counter service, order and they give you a buzzer to come pick it up when it is ready. We tried a lobster roll, and it may have been the most perfect one I've ever had...super fresh, very lightly dressed, on a very buttery perfectly toasted bun. Important to note that there are no dogs allowed, and no smoking allowed, despite it being outdoors.