Location: East Boothbay
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East Boothbay Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in East Boothbay
Boothbay is a town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States. The population was 3,120 at the 2010 census. It includes the villages of East Boothbay and Trevett. The Boothbay region is a center of summer tourist activity, and a significant part of its population does not live there year-round. Five shipyards are located in the town, the largest of which is Washburn & Doughty.
Things to do in East Boothbay
1. East Boothbay General Store
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 160 reviews
Great house made sandwiches, pizza, selection of beers and wine; eat in on small porch or take away for a picnic.
Reviewed By Maude1017
We were staying at the Chapel in East Boothbay and the General Store was a GO TO when necessary and a lifesaver for quick lunches, breakfasts and coffee cream! plus great chocolate Chip cookies to go! Service was good as all sandwiches were made to order. We got sandwiches and salads for quick meals...
2. Downeast Ice Cream
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 567 reviews
Reviewed By easyriderNh - nh
We were in BoothBay Harbor over Columbus Day weekend, having dinner at McSeagull's when a lovely couple sat down at the bar next to us and said Hello, asked us where we were from. People are always so friendly. We mentioned that we were going to Downeast Ice Cream for our dessert for a delicious hot fudge sundae with the best coffee ice cream after dinner and they said "so sorry, we own the ice cream shoppe and we just ran out of ice cream for the season, closed a few minutes ago". We didn't get our sweet treat that night, but it was such a pleasure to meet the lovely couple that own the shoppe and are responsible for the great friendly staff who work there, the wonderful atmosphere when you walk through the open door and the BEST homemade hot fudge sauce made by the very sweet lady who owns the shoppe.
We will look forward to our first sundae in the 2018 season and hopefully see the owners there next summer. Happy Winter season off.....you both deserve a break.
3. Bet's Famous Fish Fry
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 209 reviews
Reviewed By Maude1017
Again, Trip Advisor won out! We ordered a full order of the friend haddock and fries to share. ($18)...with our cold bottled water from the vending machine out back.. Lots of delicious tarter sauce and some cocktail sauce made our shared meal the absolute best!!! very very casual and clean and delicious while sitting on the picnic benches to the left and rear of Bet's Fry shack. Parking was where we could find it. THE BEST!!!!
4. Karen's Hideaway
Overall Ratings
5 based on 155 reviews
Reviewed By sanders s - lawton, MI
I have written 7 reviews of myself and my wife's stay in Boothbay Harbor and I am saving this review for last. THIS IS THE BEST SEAFOOD I HAVE EVER EATEN, NO JOKE! We love out of the way places as we find them to usually be the best. Karen's is a stone cold example of that at it's very best. This is the real deal Maine seafood prepared simply in a simple location. A dump to the uninitiated bet a true gem in what people who care about what they serve can be. If you need to sit in a restaurant with stuffed fish and lobster on the wall to make it real then this is not for you. (Well actually this place is for everyone no matter your previously held opinions). Large portions of very high quality ingredient seafood. Lobster rolls, crab rolls, great pineapple slaw, and more fries than you can eat for two people $45! You pay that much at some places for one quarter that. A MUST HAVE IS DEEP FRIED LOBSTER!!! I cannot say enough!!! Do yourself a favor; change your life; EAT AT KAREN'S HIDEAWAY!!!
5. Red Cup Coffee House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 230 reviews
Reviewed By David H - Levittown, Pennsylvania
I wanted a hot cup of coffee, so I went in and was not disappointed. There were a few brews to choose from and the staff was real nice.
6. Cupboard Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 155 reviews
Reviewed By trvladdict - Washington DC, District of Columbia
I ate here twice and both times the food was fabulous. They are famous for their cinnamon rolls and while I didn't have one, I notices that they have lots of regulars coming specifically for the rolls. Very friendly staff.
7. Shannon's Unshelled
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 303 reviews
Locally owned and operated, Shannon's Unshelled delivers a traditional lobster roll on-the-go. Conveniently located at 11 Granary Way, in the heart of downtown Boothbay Harbor, we greatly value our customer's satisfaction by providing a fresh, quality lobster roll at an affordable price! Customers are sure to enjoy the stunning ocean view atmosphere, friendly service, and the tight knit community of Boothbay Harbor Maine.
Reviewed By Nuevodive - Southport, Connecticut
Just plain exceptional.
They don't mess around here! These hard working ladies make it happen & we were the happy recipients! The lobster chowder was outrageously flavorful, rich yet not fatty, full of flavor, w lots of sweet lobster as the star. Their lobster roll was what a lobster roll should be, but unfortunately we rarely get. The ratio of lobster vs roll is important. If all you want is lobster, then order just lobster. Same with clam chowder; if all you want are potatoes, order a potato. Same for clam fritters; if all you want are clams, get clams. You feelin' me here? It's about ratio, texture, flavor, portion. A gargantuan lobster roll isn't what I'm after. I want fresh sweet warm lobster drizzled with butter & nestled between a fresh buttered (appropriate) roll w a slight grilled crunch that I can hold w/out it all falling out. It's harmony of components yet where the lobster shines. Shannon's has nailed that for me (and apparently the rest of you)! Thank you ladies for serving impeccable food with a smile and fair price. BRAVO!
8. Wannawaf
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 169 reviews
Belgian waffles, hot dogs, ice cream. Delicious
Reviewed By Natasha P
Um, three words: HOT WAFFLE SUNDAES!
Definitely a must stop if you are in Boothbay Harbor! Icecream and food options are available.
I ordered their "Christmas in July" special which was a hot waffle with peppermint stick icecream topped with hot fudge and Oreos!
Best icecream I've ever had :) can't wait to go back!
9. Carriage House Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By SweetIndulgence - East Boothbay
My husband and I ate here last evening and had two rib dinners. The ribs were so good, they practically melted in your mouth. The cole slaw was really good also as was the corn bread. Glad we made it there for dinner.
10. Ports of Italy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Come and explore the cuisine of the Ports of Italy from our cozy restaurant on the waterfront in Boothbay Harbor.
Reviewed By Rich and Pam R - New Hampshire USA
Homemade everything. Expensive but then so is everything in this tourist town. Went with a party of six. Everyone ordered something different and everyone loved their food. The decor isn't snazzy so the money must go into the food. If you like Italian food, you'll like this place.
