Our annual Maine vacation was underway! We made plans to stop in Boothbay for a a few days before…read moreheading to Northern Maine. So our dinner stop before heading to Boothbay was Five Islands Lobster. We arrived around 4pm, just before a dinner rush. Parking is tight, but you make do. I was able to find a spot to accommodate my care and the small packing trailer on the hitch. Once we were parked we made our way to the buildings. The one building you order your lobster, another building you order other items. It was a very easy and simple process. Between all of us there was so much lobster and other fine dining options. The lobster was fresh and sweet. It was very delicious. The lobster came with corn and potatoes. The butter was perfect! It had that foaming too I love! My husband enjoyed his fried haddock sandwich and the fried scallops. He raved about the fried scallops. The staff were great. They were kind, helpful and hard working. The view was stunning. I saw a loon and was able to adventure on the rocks during low tide. Overall this was a beautiful spot to start our Maine vacation. I highly recommend checking out Five Islands Lobster

Five Islands Lobster is a must when visiting Maine. We made our way up from Massachusetts and we…read morewere not disappointed after passing other stands along the way. We ordered 2 2lb lobsters, onion rings, and fried oysters. The lobster meat came right out of the shell (shout out to some man on the dock who helped us Marylanders with some verbal direction) and were full and flavorful! We are big crab eaters but it takes about 6 or more XL crabs to feel as full as we did with one lobster! The onion rings and oysters were perfectly fried and just as delicious. The oysters came with fries (which explains the ketchup) as well and all were large portions. It was the perfect location too! Not noisy, beautiful scenery, and just all around a great atmosphere.

This has been our 4th or 5th time over the past few years dining at Blue (the restaurant) and this…read moretime we were sorely disappointed. We had a party of 7 and everyone commented on the tiny portions for the price. I had the NY Strip and expected at least an 8oz piece of meat. Rather I received 4-5 "slices" on a scoop of mashed potatoes. Is this a sign of the times choosing profit over quality ? Sure seems that way. I hope Carlos can reassess the direction of this once delightful restaurant by the sea.

We had a wonderful 4 night stay at Grey Haven Inn. We dined at Blue each evening. Everything was…read moregreat, other than one mishap and staff quickly fixed the issue. I would go back in a heart beat! Delish

Reviewing my previous review (from 2021) not sure why we had burgers???? We had decided that we…read moreneeded a lunch out, made a reservation and headed for the Osprey. We were very well served by the host and by Chris, our server, We knew we wanted seafood so started off with a wonderful un-oaked California chardonnay - chilled and amazing. I had fish and chips - cuz, you know me - continuing to find the best haddock. This version was not as crispy (not a downfall) but was lightly seasoned, perfectly done and so fresh it almost swam onto the plate. The fries, as before, were SO worth it. Wayne opted for Summer Risotto with seared scallops. The risotto was just right, so creamy and flavorful and the scallops were seared and the perfect accompaniment. We sat at the corner window - a wonderful view that made our experience even better. We will return.

Great ambiance, overlooking the water. Service is attentive and friendly. Good food and drinks…read more Only downside is - don't go if you're in a rush. Service is pretty slow. I was surprised by how vegetarian-friendly The Osprey is! Several seafood options can be made vegetarian by replacing the fish with nori-crusted tofu. I was really impressed by the tofu - it's so often treated as an afterthought, but here they serve it with a flavorful breadcrumb and nori crust that gives it a rich flavor and a nice crispy texture. The regular fries were okay but the sweet potato fries were great! Definitely enjoyed my meal both times I ate here.

My first stop after I landed! Cozy's is always a go to because of the quality of food and friendly…read morecooks and servers! Unfortunately, this time I was met by a very unfriendly hostess ( and I remembered her being very unfriendly to customers last time I was here!) when I tried to order something to go for my husband , while I would dine , she said I couldn't do that. She informed me that I couldn't get anything to go because there's only one cook . So I said that was fine , I'll just dine here and take the rest boxed up when I'm ready. She still said no!? Then the waiters and waitresses recognized me as a regular and greeted me ! It certainly wasn't what I was expecting as I just landed from two very long flights to get here and literally put my suitcases down and came straight to Cozy's !!!! I ended up coming in and sitting outside to eat . My waiter assured me I could get a box for whatever food I didn't finish . We just landed back for the month of July after being here in May and June! We ate here once or twice a week and always recommended to our cousins and friends and people who are new to town ! I do recall our last meal here be fore we left at the end of June , this same hostess ( brunette wit hair up ) being very rude to customers then, as well. Mike and Andre and the waitresses and young bus boys are all so friendly and our family has been coming here for generations! It's a shame that this one person is ruining the vibe.. Unfortunately, I will think twice before wanting to come here again. * If you're looking for food recommendations, I don't think you can go wrong with anything , but the fish tacos are my favorite and I order them every single time I'm here! My husband loves the street dogs and if you're a Chicago Cubs fan, you'll understand why! They taste just like a Chicago dog at Wrigley Field! We've had the burgers here too, and they are very good. The Berry salad is delicious , if you're going for something healthier and you can always add a protein .We love adding blackened scallops to it ! if you do choose to dine here , hopefully that ride hostess will have moved on.

Came here for lunch. Nice quaint little restaurant. Has a great location overlooking the harbor. I…read moreordered the grilled haddock tacos. It came with two tacos and potato chips. I thought the tacos were very good. I just wish they offered another side other than potato chips. I think this would have enhanced the meal.

Nothing compares. Visiting Maine coast? Don't miss or drive by. Crabby Lobster. Phippsburg MEread more

Found this wonderful place on Yelp. Run by wife with the help of her husband. Great prices and…read moresuper friendly people. Would highly recommend it even though it's off the Beaten Track.

We are from San Diego and have gone to Boothbay almost every year for the past ten years. Bet's…read moreis by far our favorite for fried haddock! Some years we have missed her because of her limited hours. We are really hoping she will still be open when we get there on Sept 30 this year! Go there and tell her Steve Campbell from San Diego said hi!

If you are wanting a restaurant, this is not for you! If you want real Maine Fish & Chips this is…read morefor you right off the boat from a family that has fished for generations! It is a little outdoor walk up corner spot with picnic tables all outdoors! The fish is not fishy and lightly battered crispy! Food is not grease or oily. How does she make this magic happen? She does! Bet's sauce, dill & lemon is super yummy! Yummy yum, don't be a dumb and go get some! It's a locals spot that is shared among those who know! Now you know!

We were seated right away. There were options for seating , rooftop, dock and outside and inside…read moredining. We sat inside and were taken care of by Scotty. He's an awesome bartender and an excellent server. Hard working as I'll get out! Said his grandfather worked there too when he was a kid! The food was excellent! We had a salsa trio that really good. The lobster was excellent! The corn was excellent as is! And the coleslaw was fresh and tasty! I loved the lobster the best! The kids can look at the lobsters right by where they are cooking them. The big kids(adults) can too. I liked that they had an outside and inside bar. The outside bar was full, and happening! There were also Adirondack chairs for hanging out. Families and groups are welcome! I think that dogs are even welcome outside because I saw water bowls on the dock outside eating area They have 1 accessible bathroom with a changing table at the end of the row of the unisex bathrooms .. 1 sink for all but it was sufficient! There is a lot of traffic between the seafood market, the he restaurant and the gift shop but it moves well. Everything was very well served. Portions were good! I would return. Very nice town too!

Great food. Sit on the terrace, amazing view of the Marina…read more Kashley our server was fantastic! And the owner was working in the Wine shop! Sweet lady

The exterior entrance was beautiful. There are some nice Adirondack chairs outside the front and…read morestunning landscaping around. The flowers were stunning. Service was a tad slow, but we managed. I opted for some lobster bisque, crabcakes, and the Lawnmere flatbread. The soup was pretty good. There were large chunks of lobster in the soup. The garnish was a nice addition. The crab cakes were ok. The lacked a little flavor for me. The corn salsa was pretty good! The Lawnmere seemed like a good idea on the menu, but oddly it lacked flavor. I had high hopes for this flatbread. I feel like we missed a mark here. The crust was great. My key lime pie was delicious. The coconut really added to the dish. My son devoured his pub burger and had no complaints. My husband said his calamari and fish tacos were ok. The heirloom tomato salad was the best. The arugula has a nice taste to it along with the layer of ricotta cheese under it all. The flavors really blended well with this dish. The bathroom was 10/10 for me they had a theme and ran with it and I love it. The lobster themed wallpaper really made it overall we had a nice lunch. Nothing spectacular. Maybe dinner is the meal to have here. We went at 2pm for a late lunch early dinner.

Had lunch today here and the food was delicious and service was top shelf. Pet friendly outdoor…read moredining with lovely views. Would definitely dine there again. AND, the Aperol Spritz was perfection in a glass.

We were walking around town and I remember seeing this place on the map. So we decided to at least…read moreget a visual of this place as it had positive reviews on Yelp - avg rating of 4.5 It was still fairly early, however we could see the line was forming. We decided to give it a chance, since most of the people there seemed to be local or at least seasonal locals. Given this was just a "snack" for us, we decided on a hotdog, cheeseburger and shared some fries. The ordering process can get a little chaotic, as there is a lot of conversation at the grill with orders being placed and prepared and people chatting in line. We placed our order and were given a number and you could stay at the window (which gets really crowded) or you can have a seat at the picnic table. I decided to wait near the window while I took pictures for Yelp. From what I could hear the prices of the seafood options are "high" although I didn't think it was unreasonable given how fresh the seafood is. We didn't even get seafood and really enjoyed our food. Very fresh and didn't have old grill flavor. We would definitely return if in the area, I would love to try the haddock if we had more time.

Love this place!!! Drove by and had to stop. Super clean and inviting. Great out door seating and…read moreview of the bay. Total neighborhood feel. The guy who made our food was friendly, helpful and totally cool with us being there 5 mins before they closed. We had a lobster roll and a clam strip basket. Full of lobster! Huge strips! Totally worth the price. A must go.

Well, I am sad to make such a review. This once-terrific…read morerestaurant, which I have been patronizing along with my family for over 40 years, has fallen into some poor hands. Glen and Diane sold the restaurant- and knowing them personally, I totally understand why- but the new owners have turned a reliable and homey place into a poorly-run attempt at a hip joint in a very quiet little beach hamlet. Today some family and I made a dinner reservation. We were sat almost immediately upon arriving, but our waiter was pulling double duty as barkeep, and he did neither job well. My Mom had to go up to the hostess to get place settings, to the bar to get our refills, to another server to check on the status of our order (which had been given to our wait 45mins earlier), and back to the bar to get our check. Our waiter never once checked on us; we didn't see him after he took our order until it was time to pay up. When we voiced our concerns, he was not thrilled to hear that he had done a poor job, and sent Chris, the manager (and possibly owner? Not sure) over to us. Chris did listen attentively and thanked us for our feedback, which is the only reason this review has as many stars as it does. The restaurant had a rather limited menu, and they were out of a lot of stuff. I ordered the fried scallop basket with sweet potato fries. $30 for half a dozen small, overcooked scallops and mushy fries? Not worth it. Their prices are sky high for the region and for the quality and quantity of food served. I know, I know- this sounds awfully like I am clutching my pearls and telling naughty children to get off my lawn. But over the decades of patronage of Spinney's- both the restaurant and the guest house- I had never had a disappointing experience before the new owners got their claws in this beautiful place.

I came here because this restaurant was used in the movie "Message in a Bottle"…read more The restaurant is the same and looks the same just being upgraded. They have a full bar and the service is great! I ordered the clam chowdah and it was really good. The Lobstah roll was good but a bit over priced for the ROI. There is more bread than lobstah but they do use big chunks. I sat at the bar and Tatum was a great server and very personable. The restaurant is clean and runs smoothly. They have limited parking but you can park at the end of the road at the fort. I only gave them a 4 star because of the price but when you are the only restaurant near by, you can charge whatever you want.