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    Dunton's Doghouse

    4.5 (113 reviews)
    InexpensiveHot Dogs, Seafood, Burgers
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    DUNTON'S DOGHOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Whoooopie pies
    Amy V.

    I love this spot and almost never have a problem finding parking. Which is amazing, even during tourist season. It's a cute little roadside food place, very Summer. Very Maine. Offers the typical coastal stuff: fried -everything that comes out of the ocean. Plus burgers, chicken, fries, mozzarella sticks, hot dogs. Etc. two big cases of a variety of drinks. A basket full of numerous home baked goodies (I grabbed a Whoopie pie!) and two shelves full of all the condiments and toppings you could want. The folks that work here are so friendly and patient. Love their faces! Lots of seating! Even mini picnic tables for the kiddos.

    Lobster roll with fries and the fried shrimp basket

    One of my favorite stops on our Maine trip. We were not planning to eat here, but while passing on our way out of boothbay harbor, we saw this shack and knew that it had to be great. My wife got the shrimp basket and I got the jumbo lobster roll. Both were top quality. The lobster was so fresh and there was the perfect amount of mayo to where it cover the lobster, but did not over take it. The service was so friendly and I and so ready to be back again to order another roll.

    Lobster roll
    Karen W.

    Their lobster roll is amazing! Our group also had the haddock with fries. That is also amazing! Their tater sauce goes very well with the haddock

    Shrimp po' boy
    Ariel M.

    Stopped by here before heading over to the Botanical garden for a quick bite to eat. The shrimp po' boy was a good size and was! Also got a single hot dog with sauerkraut, which was really good because it had snap!

    Red dog with mustard
    Angelique G.

    Today we tried the bacon wrapped scallops, onion rings, and a red hot dog with mustard. Onion rings were cooked perfectly, with the onion inside intact and the breading crispy and delicious! The scallops melted in our mouths with the bacon cooked just crisp enough! Offered with honey mustard. The red dog was yummy too and a great deal for $3. All in all delicious and a great little stop for a bite!

    Double cheeseburger and curly fries mmmmm
    Mallory S.

    Best seafood and grilled food ever. Would love to come back again. Nice little place by the ocean.

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    This guy works hard and makes some tasty food. Always put a tip in his jar and mention this place to friends and family!

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    Great food and a good price!!!!!! It's the go to place when my family wants to eat out in the summer!

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    Had the Yellow tail sandwich and it was great. Lobster roll and chowder was also good.

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    Ask the Community - Dunton's Doghouse

    Are they opened in mid October (after Columbus Day) or do they close for the season? Do they accept credit cards?…

    We close sometime after Columbus Day weekend, weather dependent. We are a cash only business

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    We stopped by SJ's upon chance, and ended up eating here twice. It's outside tables only, no…read moreliquor, and offer bottled water and soft drinks. First time I had the lobster roll with butter. Nicely crisped warm roll with a VERY generous portion of lobster topped with a large whole claw meat. Fresh and sweet - so delicious! I squeezed lemon into the hot butter, and poured it over the lobster. Husband had the crab roll - again very generous portion - and sooooo goooood! Wonderful flavor! Second time we visited, we both had the lobster roll with mayo. Again, a very generous portion topped with a large whole claw meat. What we especially liked was that it wasn't swimming in mayo, but just enough to lightly coat the meat so the true flavor shines through. A true Maine lobster roll and so reasonably priced! Staff is so friendly and you can tell they have a lot of pride in what they offer. It was like having a picnic with a nice view of the water and 1901 Footbridge. If you are a true lobster roll lover, I encourage you to sample SJ's! You will not be disappointed!

    We dropped by here for lunch and had the best crab roll we had on our trip - creamy, generous, and…read moreflavorful. We also had the lobster roll with butter which was excellent as well. The fish and chips (large) came with a big piece of beautifully fried white fish and yummy fries. Essentially a food truck with picnic tables so outdoor seating only. We were surprised at how chilly it was even on a sunny summer day just due to the proximity of the water.

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    Clam chowder was excellent and so was the service. Wait staff was attentive and very personable…read more Would go back next time we are in Bar Harbor.

    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

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    We had such a great time on the Cabbage Island Clambake Cruise. We've done several day cruises in…read moreMaine over the years, and this was easily our favorite. It was also probably the best value we've found for a Maine excursion. The trip was about 3 1/2 hours from leaving Boothbay Harbor until we returned, and it felt like just the right amount of time. The scenery was beautiful, the island was fun to explore, and the clambake was excellent. What really stood out, though, was the people. Every staff member we interacted with was friendly and seemed to genuinely enjoy being there. We had the chance to talk with two members of the family that owns the business, and hearing about the history of the island and how long they've been doing this made the experience feel even more special. You can tell they really care about what they're doing. One thing that stuck with me was hearing several different people mention that they come back every year. By the end of the trip, I understood why. If we're back in the Boothbay Harbor area, this will definitely be on our list to do again.

    This was a great experience with an abundance of food. All of the servers were friendly and…read moreattentive. The lobsters were larger than we expected. The meal was all generously portioned. The boat ride was enjoyable and everything was well-organized down to the last detail. Cool island setting with fantastic views.

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    Beautiful sunset by the water
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    We had an awesome and yummy lunch with a great view. Service was outstanding! We can't wait to…read morereturn.

    Struggling with my review of this restaurant. The menu is an odd mix of risotto, sushi, tapas and…read moreother dishes. While we enjoyed the food we ordered, our server was somewhat rushed, impatient with us, and clearly needed to turn the table FAST. This is a popular restaurant that does not take reservations, so we went early at 5:30 and had no trouble getting a table outside on the third floor deck. Our server arrived and asked for our drink order just as the menus were dropped, and we said we needed a minute. This was the first hint that she had no time for our nonsense! She did return a few minutes later to take our drink order and asked to place our appetizers. Drinks and apps came out lightning fast, clearly pre-made and sitting. The fried oyster appetizer was delicious. For dinner we tried the lobster risotto, which was much much better than I expected given the vibe of the restaurant. When it came time for dessert our waitress asked what we might want after reciting what they offered. We chatted for a moment among ourselves, which was apparently too long, and she huffed off saying she did not have time for this, and would return. Clearly they wanted the table, and for us to leave, so we did. I get it, Boothbay Harbor is busy and filled with tourists. Some of the restaurants (like this one, and their sister spot) don't even try hard with service. We've had some good as well as excellent dinner in this small town. There's no reason for such poor and rushed service. A shame as the food was pretty good. Don't expect to stay here more than 45 minutes or so for your dinner. Given our service experience, I think I'd be hard pressed to come back here.

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