The setting at this waterfront restaurant is gorgeous. There isn't a bad seat in the house. Every table has a great view of the ocean. There is lots of outdoor seating and indoor seating. There is a handicap accessible ramp in case stairs are a problem. I went to lunch with my 82 year old mother who has mobility challenges. She preferred to walk up the 3 steps than the long ramp. Inside the restaurant there is a step as well between the multiple rooms. The food is excellent. We had the beef skewers appetizer, the mussels appetizer, and a fantastic salad. We shared it all, and there was plenty! We also tried to blueberry muffin which a friend told us they are known for. The muffin was good, fresh, but there was not something special about it...it was a good blueberry muffin. The service was friendly and efficient. The portion sizes are good. The price is fair, especially for such a gorgeous setting! read more

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Came on a Saturday night with no reservation, waited about 20 minutes for an open table. Ben took great care of us and was very efficient! Service with a smile! The crab cakes were amazing, I loved my walnut crusted salmon. The mussels were bland but a huge portion. My friend had the seafood risotto which she really enjoyed also. Always a great time at the dolphin! read more

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Blueberry Muffins!! Service was excellent!!! Our waitress was awesome! Everything we ordered was delicious. The drive there was very nice but at times thought I was headed down a dead end road... the gift was the view from the end of the peninsula where the restaurant sits. Just perfect!! The view was worth the trip alone. Great for small to large groups. We visited in July, it was pretty busy during dinner but didn't see anyone really waiting longer than a few minutes to get a table. We were seated inside next to the panoramic windows. The outdoor patio and seating area was pretty big but was raining the day we visited so we couldn't enjoy it. The bar area also had plenty of seating and the same beautiful view. read more

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Once again a friend boated us in on a perfect October day with a few friends. The food, service, and views were excellent. read more

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I am teetering between a 4/5 but decided on a 5. We arrived around 6 on a weeknight in August. We waited around 20-30 minutes for a seat outside. The vibes are imma late, our waitress was extremely attentive and helpful with suggestions. Lobster Stew: 3/5 (just ok) Blueberry muffin: 6/5 (warm and would come back here just for this) Pesto Pasta: 3/5 Swordfish: 4/5 Views: 6/5... immaculate Cocktails 5/5 Would definitely return again just for the vibes and blueberry muffins honestly. To be fair with the food... the waitress gave us like five recommendations and I took none of them. read more

Truthfully the best blueberry muffin I've ever had! It came with the meal but I ordered a second one. The tuna was pretty good too! Appreciated the price point and the views were spectacular. The service was extremely quick and friendly as well. If I'm ever back in the area, I will 100% go again. read more

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A well established landmark based on the ocean, with access from dock to table, or vehicle to table. You choose. Food is always outstanding Service staff are repeat seasonal which makes this gem a well oiled machine. Ambiance-wide open spans to ocean. Perfect for family's with children. Pickup treasures from the beach, bring your camera for memory's, and come on an empty stomach. Oh, the blueberry muffins, best ever. read more

Dolphin Marina & Restaurant - The view from the Dolphin. - Seafood Near Me - Harpswell, Maine

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A shining gem located in the charming confines of Casco Bay. Is always a must visit when we are in the area. The space is perfect for small or large groups. With seating options indoors and out. What makes it even more spectacular are the options for arrival: car, boat or helicopter. Interestingly, it's not a rare sight to watch a helicopter or two landing. On the food front, the menu lays out a good number of choices seafood and non but the piece de resistance is the fish chowder. Imagine, a clam chowder, but with hearty chunks of haddock or cod. It is a ballet of buttery, creaminess that dances delightfully. The finale? It's served with a sweet, homemade blueberry muffin on the side. What about downsides? The prices are a bit steep. And not all dishes hold their own. The fried clams, for instance, an underwhelming portion. Dolphin Marina is well worth anchoring your boat at. Two words of advice as you chart your course to this restaurant: Come hungry. Prepare for irresistible chowder and beautiful views of the bay + islands. read more

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Absolutely stunning views. And I'm not the type of person to be using the word "stunning" like that, so you know it's legit! I'm talkin' bout you can see out over the entire ocean to the next islands, peninsulas (and all that environmental stuff). Options to eat outside on the grass and picnic tables are legendary. the inside lit though too! Freshest of the fresh seafood, local beers. Yeah, worth a trip fasho if you wanna get away and eat great! Great hospitality too! read more

This was our fourth visit in three years time. Although it was overcast and cool, we had an amazing time. First, talk about coincidences, as we parked in the parking lot, my wife received a text from a former colleague who is now retired, telling us that he and his wife were at the Dolphin. It was three minutes ago. We entered and after making our reservation request, looked around and found our friends. We were seated on the deck as they were seated on the lawn. After greeting them and shocking them in the process, we sat down and enjoyed a delightful lunch/early dinner. My wife ordered the seafood risotto with shrimp, sea scallops and salmon in a delicious sauce and creamy risotto. I had the seared tuna which was in a word delicious! Morgan, our server was attentive without hovering, cordial without being saccharine. Simply put it was a great meal with the benefit of a "million dollar view." read more

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Had a good meal. Swordfish special. Place was packed. Portions very full. Very crowded. read more

Harpswell is an adorable little town, with the perfect marina to go with it. It was a beautiful day, so we sat in the back patio. It was covered but very open feeling. We all opted for either haddock sandwiches or lobster rolls. The haddock was perfectly fried and lightly battered. The lobster rolls were filled with chunky tender lobster. The house fries tasted great. My aunt was pleased to get a blueberry muffin--says they are to die for, but I was too full to be jealous. As an extra bonus, we got to watch the interesting process of cleaning the docks at the marina. A truck would drag a section of the wharf up to the waters edge, and men with shovels would whack away all of the shells and debris stuck to the docks. It was quite entertaining for a bit. read more

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Visiting friends who summer in Harpswell--this is their go-to place. There are gorgeous water views from the deck, but it was a bit breezy, so we opted for indoors. Our waitress was spectacular, and I regret not getting her name. (I'll check on receipt later and update). We enjoyed an old fashioned and watermelon mint spritzes. Entrees included the parm crusted haddock, Lobster & Scallops, and grilled salmon. What impressed me was the kitchen's willingness to swap out the blackened swordfish with salmon because I preferred the sides but don't care for swordfish. Everything was delicious. Fun fact: the Dolphin's bread service is actually a scrumptious blueberry muffin with pat of butter. We were so stuffed, we couldn't consider dessert! read more

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We had dinner at Dolphin Marina & Restaurant on Sunday night. What a wonderful experience! I had the scallop and lobster pasta in cream sauce and my husband had the seafood risotto. Sooo good! We also loved the blueberry muffins and the pumpkin cheesecake. It was worth the drive/ one of our new favorites! read more

A local told us about the place and I'm glad she did. It was totally worth the drive. We sat inside as it was drizzling outside but with all the windows had a great view. Our waitress was fast, friendly and informative. Our food was really good as well. I highly recommend the blueberry (vodka) lemonade but be careful, it goes down easy. The next time I'm in the area, I'll definitely come back. read more

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Yay for diners with peanut and tree nut food allergies! They say that their kitchen can accommodate diners who need to avoid potential cross-contamination by nuts! Plus, those blueberry muffins are nut safe! read more

We've always had a great meal until a couple weeks ago. They are famous for their haddock chowder and blueberry muffins among other things. It was very noticeable that the chowder had less fish than usual and it was just luke warm. This past week my husband had fish and chips and I had a haddock sandwich. We both were very disappointed...fish was very thin and overcooked. $22 for fish and chips $20 for sandwich served with a handful of chips. Charge a little more if need be but don't nickle and dime your customers. read more

Everything! Always is. It has all the above. Great food and an amazing view. Their haddock chowder is to die for.

Everything's great at the Dolphin. The colorful boats in the marina, sunsets over the ocean, vernacular Maine architecture. Upscale but casual ambiance. Wide variety of seafood on the menu. Some vegan and vegetarian options too. Prompt and polite service. Linger over your meal and soak up the ambiance. read more

Absolutely amazing food and service to go with the awesome view! I got to check this place out during our trip to Maine this past summer. We started off with complimentary homemade blueberry muffins, absolutely amazing! So fresh, warm, soft, and delicious blueberries. It was so good, we bought some togo for breakfast in the morning. For appetizer we got the Tuna Crudo, fresh tuna, love the avocado cream, and crispy fried wontons, light and delicious. We also ordered the Whole Chicken Wings, WOW WOW WOW! These wings were perfectly seasoned with their Jamaican Jerk Spice, then you get that unique Maine Blueberry BBQ on the side. flavors galore! An absolute must try appetizer here. We loved it so much we ordered a second plate of it. For entree we got the Lobster & Scallops, truly very good amount of protein in here, light pasta dish. I will say, the noodles could have been cooked a tad bit longer, only because it was too al dente. Other than that good pasta, but can't say it wowed me in anyway. We also got the Seafood Risotto, very good, lots of protein, all cooked perfectly. Like the pasta, I can't say it was out of this world. Decent, just not something I'd order again. Overall, the restaurant has awesome service, they were busy but the server made sure we had everything we need and was very friendly. The view, awesome blueberry muffins, and amazing appetizer is why I'll be back, but will definitely try different entrées next time. read more

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The quintessential Maine spot for authentic seafood and spectacular views from every table in the Dolphin Restaurant!! We love that the owner comes around to chat with patrons. A show stopper and price performer is the fish chowder and home made blueberry muffin!! Perfect lunch! read more

Dolphin Marina & Restaurant - Haddock chowder is scrumptious! - Seafood Near Me - Harpswell, Maine

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Does this look like a mom and pop shop? No. Is it one, though? Yes. In between the delicious lobster pasta and delightful fruit-de-mare sides, the owners will regularly drop by, chat, make sure you're enjoying your time. The muffins are a really nice treat. Excited to return. read more

Another amazing meal in such a picturesque place ! We were lucky to get an outside seat , Such a beautiful day ! We started out with lemonade & bacon wrapped scallops with maple glaze ! Very good ! This is the only place I've had them that does not include a maple aioli dipping sauce . We both chose the Lobster and Scallop pasta ! What a beautiful plate of food ! The sauce was perfect ! Could have used more pasta and sauce . The entree came with a fresh blueberry muffin with butter . We Never have room for dessert but we did today ! We will be back again . Our server Peter was attentive and friendly . Please update your online menu and prices . read more

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What a treat! Came by on a Saturday at prime time, peak season, with an expected wait of 1.5 hours. The wait fizzled quickly and were sat in less than 45 minutes (for a party of 2 plus stroller in tow, nonetheless). First and foremost, the waitstaff knows hospitality, everyone was unbelievably friendly and accommodating. When it comes to the food, literally everything hit the mark. We got the bacon wrapped scallops, lobster stew, a caesar salad, and the lobster/scallop pasta (blueberry muffins included!). We topped it off with the blueberry and key lime pies. Every dish was better than the next, zero complaints whatsoever - the pasta was absolutely fantastic. We're in the area just a few days and were planning to do dinner here once, but given how good tonight was, we're going to have to return. Highly recommend if you're anywhere near the area! read more

Winding down through Harpswell is worth the journey when you end up at Dolphin Restaurant! Plenty of parking on front of the lovely, friendly Dolphin, with its 180 degree of the harbor. Plenty of seating options..lawn , terrace or interior--all with views of the harbor.. Very attentive pleasant service and excellent seafood specialties, among them a distinctive appetizer, not the usual battered, deep fried variety, but generous and perfectly seasoned strips of calamari steak. The swordfish tacos were outstanding as was the generous crispy shrimp salad.. and the house Bloody Mary is excellent, though there is a variety of craft cocktails to choose from. We'll be back! read more

Wow. Delicious. Views are amazing. Staff are terrific. Ben was our server and he was great!

Food was excellent. Service exceptional, ambience to die for!!! First time eating at the bar. Casually intimate. read more

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My friends and I have made it a tradition to go to Dolphin Marina whenever we are in this part of Maine, and our party of 5 decided to go for dinner on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend. We arrived around 6:45 to find a lot of people standing near the entrance, fearing that we'd have to wait an eternity to get a table. The initial estimate was 50 minutes so we thought we would use that time to grab a drink and explore the grounds. The restaurant is situated on a peninsula and the views are spectacular- you rarely come across a restaurant with scenes like that. It took us around 15-20 minutes to get drinks as there was a line for the bar for people waiting for their tables and we took our beverages to area behind the restaurant which had uninterrupted views of the water. But as we were heading out there, we heard one of the employees calling our table name and we headed into the restaurant before being able to fully explore. We were greeted by our waitress and she informed us about their specials while we looked over the menu. We decided to share the tuna crudo, bacon wrapped scallops and mussels for appetizers. As our appetizers arrived, a scallop hit the server's arm and rolled onto the table. I looked at the fallen scallop and was expecting him to say something about it but he tried to play it off like it was no big deal. But there only 6 or so scallops per order so losing one did make a difference so he offered to bring us a new scallop in a cold tone. Afterwards, we started to dig into our food but noticed that we had no silverware or napkins and we had to flag down our waitress to get that. I understand that it's one of their busiest weekends of the year so these type of things happen. But the appetizers were all delicious and the mussels was the standout, especially the broth that came with it. Our entrees came out a few minutes later and my meal came with a blueberry muffin and butter, which I had forgotten about. My tuna was prepared almost perfectly but it could've use a dash of salt as the crust was on the blander side. But the noodles underneath were delicious and made up for the tuna's lack of umami. I tried my friend's risotto and that was cooked very well and I would definitely order that as well. The muffins have historical significance as they used to give muffins to local fisherman and it is one of the best muffins I've had. The food at Dolphin Marina rarely disappoints, but the service on this day had a few minor issues. But I would not hesitate to come back in the future, especially with the breathtaking scenery. read more

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The views are spectacular, the service is friendly, the food is very good and the prices are reasonable. The haddock was fresh and cooked perfectly and the bacon-wrapped scallops were superb. We stayed for dessert and finished with blueberry pie, which did not disappoint! read more

Food is good, service is very good, but the true greatness is the location. The view is beautiful and we went for a lovely walk after lunch. (I had a lobster melt that was just okay. It needed salt and a lot less mayo. My green salad was uninteresting.) read more

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Top notch food. They were able to accommodate a party for 19 people with no reservations. The service was quick and the food was so fresh and amazing. The swordfish was the best I've ever had. I highly recommend it here and will be returning. read more

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Stopped here for dinner after an evening on the coast. The blue berry muffin and lobster roll were good! read more

Dolphin Marina & Restaurant - Lobster roll!! - Seafood Near Me - Harpswell, Maine

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Visited with a party of 9 4 adults and 5 kids (age 8-15). Everyone was absolutely happy with meal and service. We had lots of lobster and seafood. The top items were lobster, lobster Mac n cheese, seared tuna, ceasar salad and golden slipper! Oh and who could forget the famous blueberry muffins. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. The kids enjoyed the tide pools after the meal. This is a must visit if you are in the area! read more

Excellent food, atmosphere and service. The best blueberry muffins ever. Sitting outside is breathtaking views of the area.

If you are staying in Harpswell, this is a great dinner option without having to drive too far. All of the food was well prepared and consistent. We came here twice since we got into town a little late on the first day. The swordfish was probably my favorite dish. Risotto was very good. Perfect views of the sound and harbor. Great service. Recommend. read more

My husband and I are locals but just haven't made it to the Dolphin Marina in years. Because my son was visiting from out of state, we wanted to dine at a seafood restaurant that offered a Maine experience. Located next to a boat dock, you can choose to dine inside with beautiful ocean views or outside where your dog can sit with you. We ate at a window seat and were greeted by our server Erica. We selected our dinner choices and the house special blueberry muffins were soon brought to the table. My son chose seared tuna, husband fried scallops and I chose fried clams that Erica assured were "select" and small, after I asked her what size they were. I never was able to like larger fried clams. My son raved about his tuna dish, my husband said the scallops were among the best he's ever eaten and my clams WERE the best I've ever had. Small, sweet and crispy, there was just the right portion and absolutely delicious. Erica was a flawless server and made our dining experience all the better. This hidden gem is worth the trip. By boat or car it's a truly wonderful place to eat. read more

Wonderful food in a spectacular setting! Wish it wasn't so far away. Almost worth making another trip to Maine!

Very delicious steamed lobster, fried scallops and onion rings. Wonderful waitresses and staff. Highly recommend it.

Just order seafood, though the haddock sandwich and scallops were just mediocre, per 3 at our table. Four liked their lobsters. Leather is easier to cut than their $44 strip steak was. Mashed potatos were barely luke warm. Gravy over the steak was bitter. But why put gravy on a steak? Crust of the blueberry pie was pitiful and broken up. The filling for the pie wasn't even up to Lucky Leaf canned filling's standards, though advertised as wild Maine blueberry. Good ambiance. Good service. Plentiful parking. read more

October 2024 - We were here with 4 adults and a 2 year old. The service was great (fast) and the food was excellent. Beautiful location on the water. read more