This place has the best food. We have been here for two weeks and ate here several times. The…read morestaff is outstanding and very friendly. Thank You to Susan, April and the rest of the staff for another great vacation in Boothbay at the Lobster Wharf! Sue & Gordon

I travel for food and experiences. I don't care about white tablecloth as long as the taste and…read moreservice are good. I knew that I was going to be in Booth Bay for the botanical gardens and I really wanted a casual place to get off the boat lobster roll. I found the lobster wharf which is several food shacks and a bar with a to go kitchen. When you walk up there isn't anyone there to provide you any direction so you just have to figure it out which I like. There is a window with a large menu of fresh and fried seafood options. I ordered the jumbo lobster roll. I wish the picture could give you the scale but it's a huge amount of lobster no fillers. Just delicious and extremely filling. I had a beer and walked away with a good experience. If you are looking for live lobsters they also sell them in all sizes.

This is where we celebrated the anniversary of our 20 year marriage, and it was AWESOME !!! We…read moredined on their rustic patio, complete with twinkle lights and trees. We started with onion soup, which was OUTSTANDING !! It wasn't too salty, which is often an issue but not here. The broth was a perfect blend of onion and beef flavoring, just enough cheese and croutons but not overpowering... it was divine. It might've been the best I've ever had. We also got bread service that offered lightly grilled French bread. I don't know what the deal was, but it was so unbelievably tasty, and it was so soft, too. I don't know if it was the texture or the bread flavor, but something was different... that made it so amazing. Better than usual. I wanted to eat more, but I knew I was already getting full, so we left most of it. Drat. For an entree, my husband got the Atlantic salmon in a lobster veloute with farfalle and ratatouille. I tasted it, and it was excellent. Such great flavors. I got the cioppino, which had scallops, shrimp, and haddock in a herb-infused tomato sauce. I was a little shocked because it was spicy... good flavor, but spicy, and I wasn't expecting that. I wish the waitress would've told me ahead of time, but she didn't. I ended up not eating most of it because it was a bit too much for my palate. I hate wasting food, but the truth is I wouldn't have finished it anyway. I was already full from the onion soup and 1 piece of bread. For our celebratory dinner, we also split a dessert. I had read this place is known for their blueberry pie, which we were very interested in getting. Soooooooooo glad we did because it was EXCELLENT... and yes, it was a la mode... with vanilla ice cream. There was some crystalized sugar topping on the crust, which really added to the awesomeness of this dessert. We hit pay-dirt here. This meal was the highlight of our trip to Boothbay Harbor. I hope we will be able to return to this lovely harbor town because we will make a beeline to dine at Thistle Inn again. Too bad we live so far away. This is a wonderful dining establishment, and they made our 20th anniversary even more memorable !!

They advertise happy hour from 5-6 in Google search. Then…read moreon another add it advertises 4-5. Bartender should look for another job where you don't have to be friendly to customers.

We heard it was a local favorite so had to check it out. The tug boat is fun to look at outside…read more They do not use it much in the inside. Great views from the rooftop and back side of the dining area. Staff were polite and attentive. Menu was typical and offered plenty of options. Limited menu for outside seating which would have been fine for us if we sat outside. Too hot up top that day. Beer, wine and cocktails available. Food was tasty.

What a cute place to stop! Our kids loved the tugboat and enjoyed climbing up into the wheelhouse…read morefor a few photos. The food was quick and our server was so friendly. The view was great and it was really nice to look out over the water. There is a rooftop bar, but it was extremely hot during our visit so we passed on sitting up there. We're late eaters, so we're nervous about the 8:00 closing time, but it seemed like that's when they stop seating vs closing for the night. We left a little afterwards and the restaurant was still bringing out food - so probably the last tables before shutting down the kitchen for the night. We weren't rushed despite being the end of their night.

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

I've been coming to this spot for the last 30 years - it changes hands, but I love the rooftop…read moredining area and bar - no matter what the restaurant is called, it's always worthy of a lunch visit. The views are phenomenal. Our food was great and the service was prompt - I had a procuttio and fig jam sandwich (really!) and my companions had fried haddock, fried scallops and an entree salad. We were all pleased!

Food was great! Service was awesome! Ambiance was perfect! The Maine coast on a perfect day cannot…read morebe beat especially with great service!

Great experience. Food was good. Service was wonderful. Francee was warm and welcoming and very…read morepersonable. She never let our water or drinks run dry. We enjoyed your experience.

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.

This is where you go in Boothbay Harbor for a lunchtime lobster roll when the famous and way…read moreover-crowded RED'S isn't convenient and when you can't even find Shannon's Unshelled, such was the case for us. We were pleasantly surprised by the great quality of ingredients at Dunton's Doghouse. I love that this place just sort of pops up out of nowhere amid a bunch of residences and B&B's. It seems misplaced, but it doesn't matter. People see this place, they stop, and they eat... like us... and so glad we did !!

Nice seafood restaurant and bar in Boothbay right off Main Street (walkable) to shops. Water view…read more Great friendly staff and bartender. (No "old" seafood smells like some restaurants that have a big seafood menu. That's a plus for me or anyone who doesn't eat seafood in a party who wants it. Bought a cute hoodie t-shirt with their logo on it here. Recommend - everything on menu is very fresh and good.

This is a lovely and delicious restaurant! I had a reservation and we were seated in a great spot…read moreright on the water. I LOVE the clam chowder here. I had it once before. It's so good. The best I have ever had in my entire life. We also had the burrata and stone fruit salad. Delicious. I loved the blackened fish tacos. They made the tortilla so well, and even the fries were so great. I love this spot.

Everything was incredible. Personally recommend the stuffed French toast/Screwdriver combination.read more

If you're a fan of getting a terrible cup of coffee this is the place for you…read more If you like your bacon burnt black this is the place for you. Yuck!