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The Boathouse Bistro Tapas Lounge & Restaurant

12 The By Way, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
(207) 633-0400
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Price range: €12 - €16
Cuisines: Bistro
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, View
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, View
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Auburn, Alabama, United States
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 via mobile

We were walking around reading the menus of the restaurants around our hotel When We found this. My mom and I had the artisanal sausage, cheese boars and some wine. It was great and the atmosphere was great. For desert we had the creme brûlée, which was okay but not the greater. Overall I really enjoyed rtthe meal and it... More

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Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

3 decks of dinner give you a wonderful view of the inner harbor in Boothbay. We make this one of our nights out when staying in Boothbay every summer. Great menu, great drinks, great view. They can seat large groups or an intimate dining experience. I would recommend trying reservations or getting their early. The summer months in Boothbay Harbor... More

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Chorleywood, United Kingdom
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131 reviews 131 reviews
47 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 69 cities Reviews in 69 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

This place was recommended to us by our B&B and although the service and drinks were great, we were just a little disappointed by the food. We were there about a week before the end of the season and it just felt like they may have been using some of the food up before the end - it all seemed... More

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New York
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29 reviews 29 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013

The only thing that makes me sad about this place is that we don’t live closer. The service was quick and friendly, the beer cold and fresh and the food to die for! We got a table on the top level of the restaurant outside on the deck. The view is wonderful, I highly recommend it (providing it’s not too... More

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honoluul
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21 reviews 21 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

its an outdoor burger place overlooking the inner harbor. small. can bring dogs in since the whole place is really outside under a big awning. for a sandwich and beer, it is the place to go. prices about average.

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Pueblo West, Colorado
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2012

We stopped at the Boathouse for dinner. The owner, was preparing for the end of season. I am not a huge tapas fan but owner/ bartender Mark, made some great recommendations and Chef Karin was spot on. Several hours later (good thing we walked) we left satiated and happy. Reasonable prices, amazing flavors, and great drinks. A must stop restaurant.

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Boston area
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68 reviews 68 reviews
45 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2012

I can only speak to my experience visiting this place twice, during the summer of 2011 and then again during the summer of 2012. Both times I drank and ate aps on the 3rd deck roof bar and had an amazing experience. The bar scene was awesome, simple salt-water exposed wooden features and wrote-iron chairs, fully stocked bar, outstanding views... More

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Henley on Thames
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12 reviews 12 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2012

We had a good recommendation for this restaurant and were glad to get a reservation for their last night of opening for the season. If you are a restaurant owner and it's your last night of the season, make it a special night! in fact it was obvious that this place was just going through their paces. I was delighted... More

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East Hampton, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2012

I loved the Thai curry steamed mussels, and the calamari with the peanut sauce was unbelievable! I think my favorite was the smoked duck with pears, which was a great mixture of flavors that left me wishing for a second helping. Service was prompt and the food arrived hot and pleasantly arranged.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2012 via mobile

We went to the tapas bar on sheer curiosity. It was amaZing. 3 levels of dining rooms allowed you to pick your ideal eating setting. All of which had the same menu. The flavor combinations in each dish was a delight. Servings were enough to share as a couple plus some. We got 2 apps and a meal to split... More

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