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This is a small oyster farm along the Damariscottta river. It offers a tour that begins in a tent sitting on benches and listening to the tour guide talk about oyster farming. Tour guide explains the process of farming and shows some different oyster shells also explaining how they grow. The group then moves to a path where there are bags/boxes that the oysters grow in and the group stands and listens to the explanation of the seeding to harvest process. Some laminated photos are passed around to the group as well. The group then progresses down a path to the Riverside and dock where again, things are explained and the group is shown, the oysters that have been harvested and are awaiting their trip to the retailer wholesale place where they will be consumed... If you are looking for a very scientific and lab type of place that begins the whole process of oyster farming from spawning to harvest , this is not the place for you. If you are looking for an easy listen and semi interesting 1 hour tour where you get to learn how to shuck and get to taste some oysters at the end, you'll like this tour. The employees here are very friendly and willing to help you and give suggestions as well..
This oyster farm was worth the visit. The property is well organized and the staff are friendly. We didn't have time to wait for the next tour after eating a dozen oysters and ordering from the food truck. I'd definitely like to take the tour in the future. The oysters were very good. My brother buys Glidden at a seafood market in Portland and found these to be smaller than what he is used to buying. The gift shop was really cute. I bought some honey candy and admired the t-shirts. If you are in the area, I highly suggest seeing this oyster farm.
I love everything about this place. Outdoor seating overlooking the oyster farm. Great selection of oysters you shuck yourself. Chill vibes. Merch looked awesome but was $$$$.
My wife and I were vacationing in Boothbay Harbor and decided to take an afternoon trip to Glidden Point Oyster Farms for some fresh oysters -- and it did not disappoint! The setting is beautifully rustic and authentic, as it's a working oyster farm. After parking, you'll find a small building where you place your order. The menu is simple but perfect for the experience, offering things like olives, crackers, chips, chowder, and a small salad, along with beer and wine. We ordered a bottle of wine and a dozen oysters -- they had three varieties available, so we mixed and matched. We chose a table under the large outdoor tent, which has plenty of picnic tables and a great view. It's a "shuck your own" situation, but the staff are friendly and happy to show you how. Shucking does take a little patience (and care!), but it's part of the fun. If you're looking for a unique and authentic experience, I highly recommend.. Fresh oysters, great atmosphere, and a perfect way to spend an afternoon!
You don't get oysters much fresher than straight from the farm. They'll supply you with the tools you need to shuck your own oysters and even deliver a little lesson to the table along with your oysters. We also got a good lobster roll from the food truck on premise.
We stopped by Glidden point on our way down from bar harbor to Portland and it is a must do!! The staff is so kind and showed us how to shuck our own oysters. They also took the time to explain each oyster to us. Everything was so delicious. The eating area outside is very cute and quiet. It was also great to travel down to Portland later and then order the glidden point oysters that we had already tried! Would definitely make this stop again.
If you love oysters and you're in the area, make Glidden Point Oyster Farms a stop on your itinerary. This charming and beautiful spot is perfect for hanging out and enjoying some of Maine's best oysters. Prices are reasonable, and you can also get the oysters packed for travel, as we did. Or you can feast on these briny beauties on site, with a variety of accompaniments, including adult libations. It's a shuck-your-own operation, and the friendly and knowledgable staff will show you how it's done if needed.
Fun little oyster farm. A small quiet farm, tucked away near the sea. They serve oysters and give an information filled tour. In this trip we did not sign up for the tour. There are a few different oyster options available to order. And plenty of local beers to choose from. Also, come ready to shuck your own oysters. Though honestly it adds to the experience and there are plenty of people around who will teach you how it's done! There is also a food truck on the side if you're looking for some food other than oysters.
Great experience here. Jolie our farm tour guide was great. Price for the farm tour and oyster sample was great.
Possibly the highlight of a recent trip up the coast of Maine! I'd read about Glidden Point and saw that they participate in the Maine Oyster Trail, so on our drive to Acadia, we decided to stop for lunch and a shucking lesson. I've never shucked my own oysters before this! Glidden Point is tucked away in a quiet area, right off of the Damariscotta River, and it's lovely and secluded with a view of the water. You order at the counter at the cottage window, and they bring your oysters on a bed of ice with mignonette, horseradish, and lemon (and shucking knives). The seating is outside under a large tent, and there are PLENTY of picnic tables, which were all clean and sturdy and provided nice views. We were shown how to shuck and left to enjoy our oysters! I enjoyed the oysters with a blueberry cider, and my husband tried a local beer. They also sell tinned fish, chips, olives, and other little snacks. Their partnered food truck, the Yeti Boys, was serving seafood rolls and burgers and other tasty fare, so we decided to order a few sandwiches to accompany our oysters. The Yeti Boys' lobster roll and crab roll were EXCELLENT and reasonably priced, and the kimchi hot honey cheeseburger was outstanding. A gorgeous, food-filled afternoon! The staff is incredibly kind and cool, and the other guests were chill and friendly as well. We picked up a GP bucket hat because we loved this place so much! I know we'll return on our next trip to Maine, and I love that I now know how to shuck my own oysters!
Wonderful experience stopping for oysters at Glidden Point! We learned to shuck our own and they were all fantastic. Staff was knowledgeable and helpful! We tried an assortment of other snacks like the smoked fish dip, olives and kale salad. Everything was great. Matcha lemonade was a hit, as was the cold brew coffee. We had beautiful sunny weather and loved this stop on our roadtrip up to Bar Harbor. Would definitely recommend!
I shack your own oyster,, extra $ if you would like them shacked There is food truck on th side Nice and relaxing ambience Self service
4 months ago
We were looking for fresh oysters and heard about Glidden Point Oyster Farm. You order from a window and pick up from another window. We started off a dozen oysters some from there farm and the rest from another farm. $25 a dozen however be paid extra for them to pop it. You do the rest They supply a towel and knife to shuck them open. They gave a us a quick lesson on shucking. The oysters were so delicious we ordered another dozen of our favorite kind. They do offer tours and there was another food truck on the premises serving other types of food. We ordered clam chowder which was flavorful but the potatoes were too large for my liking. read more
Great place to get oysters. You can find Glidden Point all over the area but this is where they come from. They also have other oysters from nearby farms. Oysters are $2.25 each or $25 / dozen but they come unshucked. They give you a knife and a demonstration. You can pay another dollar per oyster to have them do it for you. They have happy hour from 4:00 - 6:30 on Friday and Saturday. Oysters are $2.00 shucked for you and you hand pick them out of the boat. Plan on waiting in line though. Here is where the issues are at Glidden Point. They only have one line to order anything oysters, beer, and wine. My advice to the business. Learn how to fix this. People standing in line aren't spending any money. I have left here multiple times after our first drink simply because I didn't want to wait in line 20 minutes for the next. Open more places to order oysters and drinks and you will maximize your revenue. Warning there are also a lot of people that bring kids here. They run around and they are annoying. Turns out kids dont like sitting on picnic benches and eating oysters. If you are considering bringing your kids here, please don't. read more
This is a small oyster farm along the Damariscottta river. It offers a tour that begins in a tent sitting on benches and listening to the tour guide talk about oyster farming. Tour guide explains the process of farming and shows some different oyster shells also explaining how they grow. The group then moves to a path where there are bags/boxes that the oysters grow in and the group stands and listens to the explanation of the seeding to harvest process. Some laminated photos are passed around to the group as well. The group then progresses down a path to the Riverside and dock where again, things are explained and the group is shown, the oysters that have been harvested and are awaiting their trip to the retailer wholesale place where they will be consumed... If you are looking for a very scientific and lab type of place that begins the whole process of oyster farming from spawning to harvest , this is not the place for you. If you are looking for an easy listen and semi interesting 1 hour tour where you get to learn how to shuck and get to taste some oysters at the end, you'll like this tour. The employees here are very friendly and willing to help you and give suggestions as well.. read more
1 month ago
This oyster farm was worth the visit. The property is well organized and the staff are friendly. We didn't have time to wait for the next tour after eating a dozen oysters and ordering from the food truck. I'd definitely like to take the tour in the future. The oysters were very good. My brother buys Glidden at a seafood market in Portland and found these to be smaller than what he is used to buying. The gift shop was really cute. I bought some honey candy and admired the t-shirts. If you are in the area, I highly suggest seeing this oyster farm. read more
My wife and I were vacationing in Boothbay Harbor and decided to take an afternoon trip to Glidden Point Oyster Farms for some fresh oysters -- and it did not disappoint! The setting is beautifully rustic and authentic, as it's a working oyster farm. After parking, you'll find a small building where you place your order. The menu is simple but perfect for the experience, offering things like olives, crackers, chips, chowder, and a small salad, along with beer and wine. We ordered a bottle of wine and a dozen oysters -- they had three varieties available, so we mixed and matched. We chose a table under the large outdoor tent, which has plenty of picnic tables and a great view. It's a "shuck your own" situation, but the staff are friendly and happy to show you how. Shucking does take a little patience (and care!), but it's part of the fun. If you're looking for a unique and authentic experience, I highly recommend.. Fresh oysters, great atmosphere, and a perfect way to spend an afternoon! read more
You don't get oysters much fresher than straight from the farm. They'll supply you with the tools you need to shuck your own oysters and even deliver a little lesson to the table along with your oysters. We also got a good lobster roll from the food truck on premise. read more
11 months ago
We stopped by Glidden point on our way down from bar harbor to Portland and it is a must do!! The staff is so kind and showed us how to shuck our own oysters. They also took the time to explain each oyster to us. Everything was so delicious. The eating area outside is very cute and quiet. It was also great to travel down to Portland later and then order the glidden point oysters that we had already tried! Would definitely make this stop again. read more
If you love oysters and you're in the area, make Glidden Point Oyster Farms a stop on your itinerary. This charming and beautiful spot is perfect for hanging out and enjoying some of Maine's best oysters. Prices are reasonable, and you can also get the oysters packed for travel, as we did. Or you can feast on these briny beauties on site, with a variety of accompaniments, including adult libations. It's a shuck-your-own operation, and the friendly and knowledgable staff will show you how it's done if needed. read more
2 months ago
2 years ago
Fun little oyster farm. A small quiet farm, tucked away near the sea. They serve oysters and give an information filled tour. In this trip we did not sign up for the tour. There are a few different oyster options available to order. And plenty of local beers to choose from. Also, come ready to shuck your own oysters. Though honestly it adds to the experience and there are plenty of people around who will teach you how it's done! There is also a food truck on the side if you're looking for some food other than oysters. read more
11 months ago
Great experience here. Jolie our farm tour guide was great. Price for the farm tour and oyster sample was great. read more
3 months ago
Possibly the highlight of a recent trip up the coast of Maine! I'd read about Glidden Point and saw that they participate in the Maine Oyster Trail, so on our drive to Acadia, we decided to stop for lunch and a shucking lesson. I've never shucked my own oysters before this! Glidden Point is tucked away in a quiet area, right off of the Damariscotta River, and it's lovely and secluded with a view of the water. You order at the counter at the cottage window, and they bring your oysters on a bed of ice with mignonette, horseradish, and lemon (and shucking knives). The seating is outside under a large tent, and there are PLENTY of picnic tables, which were all clean and sturdy and provided nice views. We were shown how to shuck and left to enjoy our oysters! I enjoyed the oysters with a blueberry cider, and my husband tried a local beer. They also sell tinned fish, chips, olives, and other little snacks. Their partnered food truck, the Yeti Boys, was serving seafood rolls and burgers and other tasty fare, so we decided to order a few sandwiches to accompany our oysters. The Yeti Boys' lobster roll and crab roll were EXCELLENT and reasonably priced, and the kimchi hot honey cheeseburger was outstanding. A gorgeous, food-filled afternoon! The staff is incredibly kind and cool, and the other guests were chill and friendly as well. We picked up a GP bucket hat because we loved this place so much! I know we'll return on our next trip to Maine, and I love that I now know how to shuck my own oysters! read more
1 year ago
Wonderful experience stopping for oysters at Glidden Point! We learned to shuck our own and they were all fantastic. Staff was knowledgeable and helpful! We tried an assortment of other snacks like the smoked fish dip, olives and kale salad. Everything was great. Matcha lemonade was a hit, as was the cold brew coffee. We had beautiful sunny weather and loved this stop on our roadtrip up to Bar Harbor. Would definitely recommend! read more
10 months ago
Wonderful lunch! Spent a couple hours learning about the oyster farm, shucking and indulging in oysters and the food truck! Absolutely will return on future trips back to Maine. read more
2 years ago
I shack your own oyster,, extra $ if you would like them shacked There is food truck on th side Nice and relaxing ambience Self service read more
If you're ever in the Portland area, you NEED to make your way out to Glidden Point Oyster Farm!! It's a little over an hour from Portland, but definitely worth the drive!!! You will get the freshest oysters (they offer a handful of varieties) this region has to offer at this spot. I opted for two dozens of oysters and gave the staff the liberty to mix and max so we can try out different types. They are all so fresh and tasty, and goes extremely well with the local beer Allagash White. FYI - You do need to shuck your own oysters, but they provide you with the tool/towel. The overall experience is easily 5 out of 5 stars and I would definitely come back here again! read more
11 months ago
2 years ago
I had so much fun here! The staff was so friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. I was nervous about shucking my oysters, but Will gave me a great tutorial and was so supportive. I tried one of each oyster they offered and they were delicious! Of course, I had a crisp white wine with them. The outdoor setting was beautiful and my dog was welcome there (which is a major plus for me). I can't wait to go back again! read more
We've been eating their oysters for over 30 years and finally visited the farm. It couldn't have been a better day out. First off, sign up for the $10 tour with excellent information and walk to the water (tix online). The setting is perfect and the oysters cheap, but that's because they force you to go shuck yourself (!). Fortunately, someone will kindly show you how. They always offer a mignonette and lemon and often there is a food truck for variety. Great Wave Sushi is there regularly (we were there on a Wednesday). They serve their own mollusks and those from other farms. Beer, wine, cider list is excellent. Definitely worth repeat visits! Oh, the only criticism is of their port-o-potty. Reminded me of ones at Dead concerts, filthy. read more
What an incredible place! Shuck your own oysters that were just harvested while sipping your favorite beverage in their cute outdoor seating area. The oysters were wonderful and very reasonably priced. They provide cloth napkins, a shucking knife and moral support. Wonderful spot! I will definitely be back! read more
Glidden Point Oyster Farms is a great spot to stop at and have some oysters! You can enjoy the water view while shucking your own oysters. You can also walk around and check the oyster farm. Dog friendly. Amazing and friendly service. Beautiful and peaceful outdoor space. read more
3 years ago
If you're in the area and you like oysters, this is a must. You have to be willing to open them yourself, but it is definitely worth the work. read more
4 years ago
Great spot! Super chill oyster joint dishing out fresh critters. Highly recommend. Nice beer/wine selection and apparel. read more
5 years ago
Oh how I wish we had more time at Glidden!! The concierge at our hotel recommended we come here for some oysters. Unfortunately, she told us an hour before close, so we sped on over there and guzzled down a half dozen of the sweetest, most delicious oysters (shuck your own style, and for an amazing price!). They had an adorable outdoor area overlooking the water. They also have lots of cool swag (bf got a hat, I got a bandana) and I believe they offer tours of their farm, which we would 100% do next time! Do not miss this place!! read more
7 years ago
This is a picturesque setting just off the Damariscotta River that is basically an inlet off the ocean, with a friendly crew of people eager to help you select your platter(s) of oysters that probably just came out of the water hours ago. They have several varieties grown in the area, and they offer lemon wedges, hot sauce and a mint shallot vinaigrette that is intriguing. Just a short 10 minute drive from the twinvillages of Newcastle-Damariscotta on River Rd. And be forewarned, you will learn to shuck your own oysters for some amazing deals at about $1 an oyster. Tours are also available at 11am and 1pm for $5. Can't wait to go back read more
5 years ago
Glad I stopped. Delicious oysters! They had 4 different varieties so I got 3 of each - they were $1.50 each which I think is a good price considering most restaurants I've seen on this trip have been around $3 a piece (granted you have to shuck your own but worth it for me). I know how to shuck so it wasn't an issue. I also grabbed a local brew in a can for $7. Grab a table outside and enjoy the view. No other food for sale and only bathroom is a port a potty but I would definitely go back. Don't miss this place if your an oyster fan. read more
What a treat!! We had a tour scheduled and I had no idea how time and intense the process is just for one oyster. If you have a chance, a tour is a must do. After the tour we bought a few dozen oysters and had a lesson (a few lessons) on how to shuck. It was absolutely and experience. I am glad to know how to shuck oysters and love my new found knowledge. read more
5 years ago
Great visit to the Glidden Point Oyster Farm. Took the quick farm tour and Sarah was very knowledgeable and friendly. Seeing how the oysters grow and what they do for the environment was a fun outing during our vacation. I am not an oyster eater but my husband loved them! He ate about 2 dozen there and got some shucking tips from Sarah. I loved the pop up of High Roller Lobster Company. I got the lobster BLT and lobster taco. Great selection of wine and snacks on the farm as well. read more
6 years ago
Such a fun stop for shuck your own oysters. They will teach you of you have never done it before. Delicious fresh oysters. Great prices. Beer and wine offered. Fire pit was going. read more
3 years ago
This review is based on an unfortunate experience we had at Gliddon Point oyster farm today. We drove all the way from Boston for one day trip to edgecomb Maine which we visit at least once every year and each year we have come to Gliddon point to have oysters and to also take home some fresh ones for later. We brought a bottle of bubbly wit us to enjoy with the oysters, we weren't sure if we were going to buy and take it somewhere by the water to enjoy it or have it there in the farm. The weather was nice and we decided to just sit there and enjoy two dozens of oysters we ordered. There was no one else but us at this point. We popped the bottle and we're chilling there with our two small dogs. Unfortunately, right towards the end of our stay, one of the female staffs ( I believe her name is Kelsey) stormed towards our table, telling that we couldn't have our own drink and claim that there were signs clearly stating that at the order window. We apologized and told her that we didn't see any signs and no one told us. We had been there for at least 45 minutes and no one else had brought this to our attention. She grabbed our bottle of champagne aggressively, looked at how much was left inside and said: " hmmm, you are done with it too!? ) there was more than half of the bottle still left. She then trashed the bottle and walked away, at this point we still have a few oysters left but we couldn't get ourselves to enjoy them any longer, we packed and walked to our car: I looked at the ordering window and there was no sign. We waited till people who were ordering left the window, my husband and I approached her and asked her to show us the sign. She said it is there, but we could not see ANY signs saying you cannot bring your own drink. She came out and noticed there is no sign and then claimed that someone must have taken it. We told her that she could have simply charged us for two drink or a bottle if that meant so much to the business and there was no need for her super rude, and nasty behavior. We let her know that we had been there several times without this being an issue. She kepta saying there was a sign there, so I snapped a photo( attached) to prove the place has no such a sign. She was lying!!! And even if that was the case, her nasty commentary and mannerism was uncalled for. She could have just approached us and said the same thing without the nastiness and we would have apologized and asked to be charged a fee to have our own drinks. The issue we have is again, her nasty and targeted behavior. She seemed to have problem with people of color in the area!! When we left, there were another table with their own drinks on the table, and she seemed to have no problem with them. Although, we have enjoyed our experience at Gliddon point for years, unfortunately we won't come back nor do we recommend this place to anyone. in todays day and age, it is sad to still see this amount of bias and prejudice. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
4 years ago
This was a really fun experience! You order oysters and drinks at the window and then they give it to you to take out to the picnic tables. If you want a shucking lesson they will come out and show you how to do it. We definitely needed a lesson and were pleasantly surprised that it was easier than we thought it would be. They provide the towel and the oyster knife as well. It is a terrific setting and everyone was really friendly and willing to help. We would definitely go back! read more
My family and I took the farm tour in August 2022. We all like oysters and thought it would be neat to do the tour, we weren't expecting much but for $10 a person thought "why not?" This ended up being one of our favorite activities we did while we were in town! We learned a lot about oysters, oyster farming, and the local Damariscotta River. Be sure to stick around after the tour to try the local oysters and grab a beer/glass of wine. We each tried one of every option they had, and we all agreed the Glidden Point's were our favorites! Just an FYI - it is shuck your own, but they provide everything you need and asked if we needed any help learning how to shuck! read more
Want to eat delicious locally farmed oysters 100+ yards from where they are harvested? This is the place. Great outdoor seating, variety of beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). And, some of the most delicious oysters I have found. read more
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