My wife and I Arrived here last night after a 6 hour drive and were starving! Asked for a glass of Rosé and they said they were out of it. I wanted what Maine is famous for, a lobster roll, and was informed that it was $38.00! I've had lobster rolls all over the northeast USA and never came close to paying $38.00. So I decided on fish and chips. What came out was a limp, soggy batter fried fish. Mind you we were starving. Total bill for that and a Cajun spiced haddock sandwich for my wife and drinks was $155.00 Need to say we won't be dinning here ever again. read more

Almost didn't go to salty stag because of the reviews but decided to try it and it was terrific. We had grilled chicken with salad and burger with sweet potato fries. I would recommend both and would eat here again. Don't listen to the other reviews. If you want a good meal with great views, this is your place. Enjoy read more

We ordered take out because we were staying at the Inn. I got the SPI burger. It was so delicious. Very flavorful. It comes with fries and a pickle. read more

My last day checking out of the hotel, my wife & I figured it would be easy to just have breakfast at the restaurant. I expected to pay SLIGHTLY more than any other place. We both ordered eggs over "MEDIUM". They came out extremely over-easy. The gentleman at the table next to us ordered them the same way. They came out the same exact way too! It also came with a SMALL PALM full of home fries. ONE SLICE of toast, cut in half to make it look like it was two pieces. Along with meat of choice. We both had coffee. The bill was almost $50, almost $60 with tip. For that price, please get the basics down on how to cook eggs! A little more than a palm full of home fries! Give TWO PIECES of toast like every other breakfast restaurant serves! No wonder why the place was empty, with just 3 tables taken on a HOLIDAY WEEK! NEVER AGAIN! read more

Spruce point you need to step up!! The food was sub par and the service was the absolute worst!! Please train your staff!!!! Will never stay here again!!!! read more

Do not let previous negative reviews defer you. We thought the food and service were excellent. Better than some of the restaurants we went to in the little bay area. I've attached one dinner entree and 2 pictures of sandwiches we ordered for lunch today. Nice portions, reasonably seasoned and overall great quality. Initially they are a little slow with service outside but as soon as they realize you are out there waiting, the service is great. The servers frequent your table to make sure you are accommodated. We are staying at the resort for 3 nights and have been VERY happy with breakfast, lunch and dinner and dessert (order the key lime pie!). Also you cannot beat the dinner view. read more

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We loved the resort, this restaurant was so so. Originally we were going to eat at 88 but decided to watch the sunset before and have a more casual meal. Highlights were the lobster Mac n cheese (my husband said it was the best he's ever had). There were sizable portions of lobster in it for sure. He said the clam chowder was also pretty good. My wedge salad was underwhelming and I don't expect a lot from a salad. The chicken sandwich I got was fine. That's my best description. The bun was soggy and fell apart on the bottom. Less carbs for me I guess. The service left something to be desired. I think because it's a seasonal place it may be hard to keep people there. Our server seemed a little lost but I appreciated another employee who came to check on us. My husband ordered an old fashioned which was made either completely wrong or it's something unique they do...but the cherries were muddled as well, giving it a pink color and a much sweeter flavor (which I liked more because I don't enjoy bourbon but my husband was not a fan of). They did have a great selection of local beers though! read more

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Very disappointed. We are staying here too. Service is across the board slow. We had an awful lunch - calamari was barely edible it was so tough. The mussels were not cleaned. I politely pointed things out they offered to redo the calamari or offer dessert but by then my kids weren't interested they were so turned off. We had a dinner earlier in the week that was better but still had inconsistencies. Good chicken sandwich but coleslaw that had way too much Mayo. In addition my wife is GF and DF and the menu here is very unforgiving for anyone with food allergies. You can tell the chef wasn't thinking about this when designing the menu. You have to do major subtraction to get it ok and you lose the point. We asked about this when we arrived and we're give a weak response- maybe we can help if we have GF bread but you'll have to risk it when you get seated if we can help or not. Not what you want to hear. As a result we are driving into town or stopping at the supermarket for meals. For a resort branded as it is and at this price point the head chef should have sat with us on arrival when we first brought it up to talk through concerns. And any bad meal should have been comped without question. Major bummer. read more

I am not sure how to rate the Salty Stag. The staff is truly wonderful. I must mention that it is not cheap. So be prepared. read more

The Salty Stag - Best to ask how much the lobster roll is before you order it. It certainly was delicious by my standards. But? $$$$ - New American Near Me - Boothbay Harbor, Maine

I read a few mediocre reviews on Yelp for this restaurant and decided to try it regardless. I am so glad I did. Maybe there is a different kitchen staff or some new changes because I ate here multiple times this weekend and loved everything. The clam chowder is really something special. I had a killer burger, delicious fish tacos, and a very good medium rare steak. I also tried the blueberry pie for dessert and it was excellent. A well stocked bar, with a great staff. I will be sure to come back on my next visit to Boothbay. read more

The Salty Stag - Bar - New American Near Me - Boothbay Harbor, Maine

I know we are in Covid land and not always getting a true picture a restaurant wants to deliver so i will focus on food and service. We stayed a few nights at Spruce Point and are outside here for breakfast. We are outside and had a nice water view. The food was very good and server did a great job taking care of us. read more

Food is excellent. Fun atmosphere. Charming old school vibe. Like going back in time. Friendly servers. Did I mention great food!

Located in the Spruce Point Inn, Bogies has wonderful ocean views and great clam chowder and awesome pretzel bread with butter. My friend had chowder as well and a salad loaded with grilled chicken. Out waitstaff was nice and checked on us and brought out our order quickly. We had a wonderful late night bite at Bogies and loved our stay at the Inn. read more

The Salty Stag - New American Near Me - Boothbay Harbor, Maine

So here's the thing about mac & cheese.. if the restaurant you are eating at has lobster m&c you HAVE to get it. This is the best lobster mac I have ever had. The cheese sauce was incredible and the lobster was savory and buttery. With such a large party I was with, all of our food came out at a reasonable time with impeccable presentation and taste. I would also recommend the clam chowder. read more

The Salty Stag - New American Near Me - Boothbay Harbor, Maine

After a day in a sailboat on the bay, my bride and I needed a quick and easy dinner, and Bogies delivered. We were seated at a two-top with a lovely view of the outdoor deck and the surrounding grounds, which have impressive landscaping. My bride ordered the house burger, topped with cheddar and bacon, and she said it had a pleasing and grilled flavor. I had the lobster roll, cold with mayo, and it was way above average, although you have to try pretty hard to get a bad lobster roll in Boothbay. Make sure that you order the fries with the mayonnaise spiced up with either chipotle or sriracha. Service by Vanja was pleasant and attentive. read more

We ate all the food before we could take a picture! The outdoor dining area wasn't opened yet (no servers outside) but we ordered "takeout" and they plated our food and let us bring it to the deck. We got the tomato and mozzarella pizza as well as one with shrimp and bacon. Both were delicious. Also got the fish tacos which were ok. And a cup of chowder which was also just okay. The flatbreads were great though!! I'm sure the outdoor area will be open later in the season - we were just too early in June. read more

The Salty Stag - View from outdoor dining patio - New American Near Me - Boothbay Harbor, Maine

We were surprised our first day at the resort that there wasn't much of a line for breakfast at 8:30, but now we u sweat and why. One of the worst restaurants we've been to in quite some time, definitely the worst during this vacation at Boothbay. I'd compare food quality to a restaurant chain, roughly Applebee's. I'm surprised anyone gave a 4 or 5 star review. We came back for dinner just to make sure it wasn't a fluke and yes, tuna wasn't fresh, food was bland, pizza was passable. Service was very slow, and waiter took or order incorrectly. Too bad we weren't impressed, since it's a bit of a hassle to go into town for every meal during remainder of our stay. read more

Well I was hoping this place would be good it is located within the Beautiful spruce point Inn . First the service was very good this is a big issue for many restaurants in area they just can't get good seasonal help. But it's all about the food and they really missed the mark here. they have a limited menu to start with but they really are a pub type restaurant so maybe that's to be expected. I had a strip steak which was served kinda cold it was cooked to medium but must have sat in kitchen before being served and my wife had lobster mac and cheese which was almost inedible. Somehow they just did not add enough cheese and to much Ritz crackers so it was really really dry with little lobster. Overall very disappointed and because of poor food quality I probably would not go to there other high end restaurant next door. read more

The resort is beautiful and the best place to stay in Boothbay for the money. This restaurant was so so, nothing memorable. The service was lacking as well. read more

Ate here are checking in for a stay at the inn. Kids' chicken tenders were very good, but our "adult" dishes were just okay. Clam chowder more salty than we like (it had bacon in it though so if you like it that way, go for it). The kids' chicken tender serving was bigger than the adults' fish tacos (which were just 2 small pieces of fried fish with pickled carrots on tortillas, with cole slaw on the side)! Risotto of the day had way too much onion. I do not recommend the blackberry sangria either, it was hard to drink. It's fine for a kid-friendly nite to eat if you are staying there, and the service was fine. but I wouldn't go out of my way for the food. read more

My wife and I had a wonderful lunch today on the deck of Spruce Point Inn, overlooking the gorgeous entrance to Boothbay Harbor, surrounded by overflowing colorful annuals. The service was very attentive and the food was uniformly terrific. We both had the lobster BLT which included a generous proportion of lobster meat balanced with crisp bacon, perfectly done toast, etc. (Having just had a lobster BLT at another restaurant in the Boothbay region the day prior, we had a good basis of comparison--and this was much better). We also had the pleasure of chatting with General Manager, Angelo and Food and Beverage Manager, Sonya, and they both show a commitment to providing the highest quality dining experience for their guests. We look forward to our return next year. read more

Disappointing - ordered fried clams - undersized and overlooked. Draft beer was room temperature. Had to ask 3 times for butter. Obviously still trying to get it together for new season. read more

I had the lobster - very fresh. The Haddock was very flavorful, but a bit salty. The wedge salad was delicious! It was a very convenient place to go since we were staying at the inn. Service was excellent. My only complaint is that we stood at the "please wait to be seated" sign for about 5 minutes before one of the waiters told the Maitre D we were standing there (and it wasn't crowded). read more

The Salty Stag - Lobster and Haddock - New American Near Me - Boothbay Harbor, Maine

After a long day of travel, got here just in time before the kitchen closed. Great clam chowder soup and fish fry , but the margarita flatbread was odd to say the least. It wasnt mozzarella and the crust was quite thick. read more

Disappointing. I wished I listened to the 2015 reviewers more closely. Spruce Point Inn is fantastic - so we hoped that the restaurant would be delicious. ENVIRONMENT: Beautiful - great design, airy, clean and comfortable WAIT STAFF: Friendly. Beginning of season, surely getting up to speed so there were super-minor kinks that were immediately addressed/fixed (not super attentive despite being in empty dining room, partial order delivered) FOOD: Appetizer: Chicken wings were OK, would not order again. Meat was dry and more flavorful seasoning would be an improvement. Burger: good & loved the Brioche bun Blueberry Pie was really disappointing. I'm a baker and let me say - the crust was nothing special, the blueberries were cold the crust was soggy and I was BUMMED OUT!!! How can the fancy resort & restaurant here in Maine not have a GREAT blueberry pie?? Should have been a stand out. Really put the nail in the coffin for me. DONT GO read more

We stayed at the Inn and decided to eat at the restaurant our first night. We showed up about 4:45 and only the bar menu was available because dinner started at 6pm. We stayed because they did have a lot of options. Sign says to "wait to be seated"...... we waited...... and waited... I finally asked the girl behind the bar and she seated us. The bartender who seated us took our drink order, which was quick because she didn't know exactly what beers they had and no menu( said it was being updated) So we had waters and a soda which almost didn't happen either because she could barely recite what three they had. We ordered dinner which was painfully slow to arrive. Hubby has a slight dairy allergy and he didn't even ask because he knew he would get a blank look. 1 burger, 1 kids slider, and a shrimp sandwich. Think we waited at least 25 minutes if not longer. When it did arrive my sons slider had no Cheese which he ordered but we didn't dare say something. Food was good and side chips were tasty. Ordered clam chowder to go for my son and it was very good. Bartender/ waitress never checked on us till we had empty plates and were ready to go. And we were definitely ready to get going after being there so long. Was definitely an an uncomfortable meal. Would not recommend eating here if in a hurry. Kind of a bummer because options are slim close to the Inn. We did not eat here again during our stay because we simply didn't feel like dealing with it all! read more

Service was adequate, on point, very friendly, and accommodating. Food was very typical tourist trap fare. Very overpriced, and though the food was good, you could tell was not made fresh. read more