This place is fun and right on the docks. It appears to be geared towards tourists. The food was good and everyone in my party was with their orders. I had a cup of seafood chowder which was wonderful. It had great depth of flavor and lots of seafood. It was definitely in house made. The lobster roll was plentiful however the meat didn't taste fresh. It could have been because it was the last day of their season and the were shutting down for the year. The chips that accompanied the lobster roll were delicious. I met family here that live in Portland. The view from the dock was breathtaking. I would come for a beer and chowder anytime just to have a chance for that view! read more

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Ordered a bowl of haddock chowder and the flavored milk was delicious. It would of been nice to have some haddock in the bowl but 90% potatoes and fish flakes. Sorry Onion rings were good read more

We put a lot of research into where to eat during our short, short stay in Maine, but in the end, convenience won out. We settled on Kaler's for our lobster roll & chowder meal. We sat on their outside deck and the view and breeze were wonderful. The chowder was very good, and the blueberry pie was amazing. The hot lobster roll could have been better. If there was butter on it, it couldn't be detected. It had very little flavor. The rest of the meal was good. read more

Kaler's Restaurant - Blueberry pie, clam chowder, and a lobster roll. - Seafood Near Me - Boothbay Harbor, Maine

Kalers is the best way to enjoy a lovely harborside lunch in Boothbay! They have a great deck out back over the harbor. Food is fresh, made to order with large portions and fabulous flavors. And they have a full bar if you want a drink! read more

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Casual and great ! Nice views ! I have lived in the area 4 months a year for a long time And don't know why I never went to this relaxing easy place! I really enjoyed our lobster w corn and potato and my husband loved his scallops w carrots and potato. Easy! You order at the bar and pick up your own food but it was relaxing ! Maybe mid summer it is more hectic but early June great. Pleasant staff too ! read more

My husband and I came for the 1st(& last)time mid-afternoon June 10. We were told by the "hostess" to choose our own seat after we give her our order, & they'd call out our check number when it was ready, or we could sit at the bar & simply order there. We chose to sit at the bar. The bar has maybe 8 seats, 3 were already taken. My husband ordered a Corona & was served immediately. The bartender never even looked at me & proceeded to chat with a guy a few seats down, and even walked by us several times, still never looking in my direction. Finally, I said, "can I order a drink"? The guy just looked at me. I ordered my usual, Jack on the rocks. I inquired about their "Famous Crab Dip"- did they make it and do they use lump crab meat? The bartender said yes to both. For our $16 we were brought a flat plastic container containing a flat yellowish mixture with paprika sprinkled on top. It was hot, but not "cheesy" and there was no visible crabmeat. It was tasteless. I said, there is no lump meat in here, in fact this plastic container had to be microwaved. He said, it was. They blend cheese(unknown type)& crab and microwave it. He did take it off our check at the end. We also ordered Bang Bang shrimp($14), which was delicious, and fried lobster($38). The lobster was also delicious, but served on a generous pile of cold, unseasoned fries. In a town where there are plenty of options for the same fare, the unfriendly service and subpar food gets this place only 2 stars. read more

writing this review in hopes of improvement..... lobster roll high mayonnaise....white peaks of mayo, no lobster flavor, just high mayo....the roll unfortunately was one of those "yellow food coloring" buns...tried to eat it, did not enjoy it....they need to improve it, as it was a no return.... read more

We have come here several times on our annual visits to Maine. Friendly and efficient staff, eat inside or outside. Great water views from outside. The whole lobsters are delicious and the fried clams and oysters excellent. Delicious onion rings and fries to compliment any menu choice. Free drink refills too! read more

Kaler's Restaurant - 2 lobsters and fried clams and oysters. Don't worry.....I had help eating all this! - Seafood Near Me - Boothbay Harbor, Maine

After a more formal dinner elsewhere for a special occasion, we really wanted authentic Maine cuisine for night two. So before a sunset cruise, we enjoyed Kaler's. Sitting right on the docks (nothing like it!), we had their bang-bang shrimp and BLT's, absolutely great! Chased down with a local lager of course, and the bartender is one heckuva nice guy! Very recommended! -M & D read more

My sister and I went to Kaler's Restaurant in Boothbay Harvor for lunch recently. The atmosphere was very casual, great views of the harbor and the fried Haddock with fries was so delicious. Really enjoyed our lunch. The staff was great and it could have not been a better experience. Large portion and cooked perfectly!! read more

The service was great! Friendly staff that helped explain some menu items. It was a bit chilly that day, so we sat by the window with a great view of the harbor. read more

Kaler's Restaurant - Grilled chicken wrap, with substituted onion rings. - Seafood Near Me - Boothbay Harbor, Maine

Just 2.5 stars. You place your order at the counter and pick it up when it's ready, no table service and using disposable dinnerware. Average clam chowder. Can't really mess up a burger and steamers. Scallop dinner was a huge disappointment and way overpriced. A few tiny pieces of bay scallops that's overcooked is not worth $32 with baked potato and carrots. The picture make them look good size pieces... but they were tiny, chewy and over cooked. Maybe get their lobster dinners or fried dishes.. but the broiled seafood dinner was not worth it for me. The only positive was a friendly bartender making good drinks. Honestly, I prolly won't be coming back here again. read more

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We stopped in to satisfy an evening chowder craving. Their flight of chowders was perfect! Tonight it was traditional clam chowder, a buttery haddock chowder, and a spicy lobster corn chowder. We also split a side of tater skins (could have been a meal alone!). While everything was truly delicious and it was a lovely evening to sit outside and dine, the spicy lobster corn chowder was the star of the show! You have GOT to try it!!! read more

Kaler's Restaurant - Chowder flights and tater skins - Seafood Near Me - Boothbay Harbor, Maine

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Delicious full belly fried clams. Friendly welcoming staff. Nice spot to sit by the water outside.

The view of the harbor from the deck was great, however, the lobster in the lobster rolls lacked flavor.

The staff was friendly. Though this is a sit down restaurant, you order and pay for your food when you walk in and they give you a number. If you want an alcoholic beverage, you then go to the bar area to order and pay for your drink. You then can find sitting either inside or outside deck. They will cal your number for you to get your food. The food is good. I got their lobster pie. It was filed with lobster, they didn't short on the lobster and the lobster bisque soup that had lots of lobster pieces in it. read more

Kaler's Restaurant - Lobster bisque soup, lobster pie, carrots and a baked potato. - Seafood Near Me - Boothbay Harbor, Maine

A simple seafood counter with options for everyone. We ordered Bang bang shrimp and coconut shrimp and a Caesar salad for a light lunch on a hot summer afternoon. We managed to score an outdoor table with a view to take advantage of the shore breeze. The staff was helpful when we ordered and efficient. They also are quick to clean up tables after tourists who leave their dirty trays behind. Nothing fancy here: just tasty food with a view. Portions are good and the atmosphere is family friendly read more

I like this restaurant which is very comfortably casual. We managed to get us a seating area by the dock overlooking the bay. I ordered a lobster roll which was delicious and was very happy. Assembled clam chowder which was great in addition to the fried clams Did get a little hot there but if you're early enough you can get a table comfortably for 3 to 4 people outside since there's umbrellas. read more

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Kaler's is good and reasonably priced for a touristy town on the ocean. A lot of options as well. I enjoyed the lobster roll, but personally wish they didn't add lettuce. The fish sandwich is really good. We go every time we visit - the view is awesome. Easy to order at the counter and never a long wait. read more

Kaler's Restaurant - Lobster roll, fish sandwich, kids pb&j - Seafood Near Me - Boothbay Harbor, Maine

All the food we tried were all bland. If you are looking for flavor you will definitely be disappointed as I was. We tried their lobster rolls, fish & chips, clam chowder and calamari. They are all bland and missing flavor. Sorry, not sorry. read more

Had a very good meal here. Mrs. Foodie had the Lazy Lobster and received a generous and tasty portion of lobster (so much that she actually offered some to me.) I had a Pick2 combo basket with haddock and shrimp which left me quite satisfied. Pretty casual place-order at the register and grab a table. It won't be long before they call your number and you'll be enjoying some great seafood. We both felt that we had received a great value for the price. read more

An excellent lunch of fish and chips and scallops and chips. We'll say we were highlighted by a draft of Thirsty Botanist and Sternman's Punch. Service was excellent and all was well all around. Extremely first class here, hard to say any more. It was truly more than a expected. read more

Excellent Food & Fantastic View Every Time!!! We have vacationed in Boothbay Harbor almost every year for going on 20 years and Kaler's has been a feeding us for most of them! Over the years the restaurant and menu have been updated but the quality of the food has remained excellent and delicious! This year we were in BBH for 5 days and we ate at Kaler's for lunch and dinner a total of 9 times! Ordering at the counter is easy, the view from their outdoor deck is like something out of a New England postcard! From little boats to big ships and yachts, the harbor is teeming with activity and the inner harbor view from Kaler's is breathtaking. The view of the outer harbor is also quintessential New England with tiny islands of tall, majestic Christmas trees and tiny cottages. Indoors they have a full bar and lots of tables in a charming coastal decor. The food here is great! Even the tartar sauce is wonderful... it's not "mayonnaise-ey" at all... it's got plenty of pickle relish in it and we love how they give you a huge squeeze bottle of it when you pick up your order at the window! This year we enjoyed lobster rolls, fish n chips, haddock sandwiches, clam chowder, blueberry pie, fried clam strips, fried scallops and shrimp... it was all, all scrumptious which is why we keep going back! The location is right across the pier from our hotel and it's surrounded, street side, by several tiny boutiques, shops, art galleries and restaurants, although you won't want to eat anywhere else! The restaurant and facilities have always been clean an immaculately maintained. The tables, condiments and containers are spotless! We have tried other restaurants over the years but we always keep coming back to Kaler's! Give it one try and you'll be hooked! (pun intended, lol). Sadly we did not take any photos this year but that's just because we don't feel like tourists anymore when we're here... we feel like we're visiting an old friend. :) Thanks Kaler's, we would give you a million stars if I could! See you next year! read more

Went here for dinner on a Saturday night. We scoped out and waited for a picnic table outside and got one which was nice. I got the special which was a lobster queso.. delicious! The lobster roll was good. My dinner guest loved the clam chowder and raved about the lobster roll. The chips that came with the roll were ok. read more

Kaler's Restaurant - Lobster roll $36 - Seafood Near Me - Boothbay Harbor, Maine

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LOBSTER PIE and Bloody Mary. Both excellent. (The girl announcing order numbers needs to learn to articulate better and be more precise. Our number 244, she announced 224....so our food was not as hot.) That said, we greatly enjoyed our meal. read more

Kaler's Restaurant - This lobster pie was very good! - Seafood Near Me - Boothbay Harbor, Maine

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I freakin LOVE places like this!!!! No fuss, nothing fancy, no elegant decorations, not even any waiters coming to your table. You order the food from the menu printed on the wall and then they call your number when the food is ready. And what they deliver from that kitchen is perfectly prepared and fresh WITHOUT EXCEPTION! Two of us got the spicy lobster corn chowder. The level of heat was subdued, giving you a nice mild burn throughout the bowl. There could have been more lobster; corn too, actually. But the chowder is solid and very good. Plus, I had to remind myself that this was an appetizer. The star of the show, for me, was the quality and amount of fresh caught, Atlantic white fish. Lightly breaded with the perfect crunch that I dream of - there was so much fish that I thought they must have doubled my order. Simply delicious. Can you get fancier food? For sure you can BUT you cannot get better food than this. And the french fries were among the best I have ever had! If this restaurant was single, I would marry it!!!! Of course, I am not single myself so there's no fear of anything naughty happening here. But I give a highly enthusiastic ALL THUMBS UP for Kaler's Restaurant! Do not miss this place if you are looking for great fresh Atlantic fish!!!! Oh I almost forgot - the atmosphere is casual and friendly! The people who work there are very nice, helpful when ordering and all are cute as buttons. The outdoor seating area is of course where everyone wants to sit but even the inside dining room is very very pleasant. Again, I have nothing bad to say about Kaler's!!!! read more

Ordering at the counter is a nice change. We were promptly greeted by two friendly cashiers. We enjoyed sitting out on the back deck. I got the Haddock wrap and hubby got the West Side Chicken sandwich. Both came with homemade chips. My husband said the chicken breast was too small for the size and bulk of the bun. He also thought the chicken was "soggy." I enjoyed my grilled haddock wrap. The wrap was stuffed and mostly with the fish which was tender and flaky. read more

As usual, I got the Spicy Lobster Corn Chowder and Hot Lobster Roll. It hit the spot like always. Best chowder in the Harbor. Most friendly and helpful staff. The only place that serves Dr. Pepper in Booth Bay is a huge plus if you are from the South. read more

Kaler's Restaurant - Spicy Lobster Corn Chowder & Hot Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Boothbay Harbor, Maine

The bartender John is nice and easy to talk to. Gave some insight to a couple places to visit. Very attentive while serving us as we sat at the bar. Definitely will go back! read more

The food was terrible! Haddock was tasteless and the salad was mostly lettuce. Not a good experience for the money. Would not go back!

They have a good number of choices and the bartender and order taker were pleasant and helpful. It is wheelchair accessible but you need to go down to the dock level and enter through the side door. This door tells you to use the main entrance but it is not wheelchair accessible (many steps) They could put a sign by the side door to indicate that it is a wheelchair users entrance and indicate at the main entrance to go around for handicapped access. The steps may be difficult for older people or those with various mobility issues. Regardless, when I asked, the bartender was very friendly and said no problem. The lady who took our orders mentioned the accessible table. So, I feel that they care and were happy to have us. Food was pretty good. We would return. read more

This place has something for everyone. Families, date meals and friends unite! No wait, casual ordering style and plenty of outside seating to enjoy the beautiful cape. Go now! read more

Kaler's Restaurant - Shrimp tacos, chowder and a Corona - Seafood Near Me - Boothbay Harbor, Maine

I really wanted to give a great review where I am a Mainer and love Boothbay Harbor where I spent many summers with my grandparents. The staff was great, the atmosphere was nice but my lobster roll...not so good. I order lobster rolls everywhere I go on the coast of Maine and have tried many. This was the most disappointing lobster roll that I've ever had. I ordered the hot buttered, and I can tell it had been sitting under a heat light for a while. It was dry, overcooked, and tasteless because it had lost it's succulence. Maybe the mayo cold roll is better. I have had the hot buttered in other places where they heat the butter and serve it with the lobster when ordered. read more

Great food, atmosphere, & friendly staff! This is a nice place to grab a bite to eat right on the water. Nice place to visit for tourists with options for everyone! :) read more

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smash burger was a frozen or premade patty ...terrible...$19.00 for a bowl (probably 16 oz) of chowder. McDonald's is better and that saying a lot. read more

Lobster Roll with chips $32! Order at counter and pick up food. Some spots out on deck for nice view. Lobster roll not worth price, some pieces were mushy and over cooked. Too many other choices. Will not be back read more

Chicken tender basket was great Order at the counter with good service Cute location read more

The food was much better last year (2022). However; This was my second time visiting (2023). The calamari was good, you get a healthy portion. The fish and chips.. the fish was dry with hardly any flavor. The tarter sauce could have used more relish/pickles..it was mostly Mayo. The clam chowder was watery and had maybe 1 clam.. Very expensive for the average quality of food. read more

Excellent. Delicious food, appealing atmosphere, helpful staff, and brilliant service. I'd love to visit again. I'd recommend it as a nice place to go with friends and family if you are visiting Boothbay. Portion sizes are large. I recommend splitting a plate with someone. My husband and son throughly enjoyed the clam chowder. The fish and chips were light and crispy. This restaurant is situated in the heart of Boothbay. read more

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We were aquatinting ourselves of the area because of a tour we had scheduled the next day. We'd skipped lunch but it was too early for dinner so we stopped in for drinks and an appetizer. We didn't have much to eat but what we did have (fried calamari), it was very well done. The service was phenomenal, the staff very friendly, and the food was really good. Worth the stop, we are going to try to return before we head back to Texas because it is worth a second visit. There were two other groups of people on the outside patio and all I heard were compliments about the food. One group looked like it was a seafood boil and I couldn't tell what the other group had, but it sounded all complimentary. read more