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Maine, United States Food Guide: 10 Seafood food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Camden
Discover Restaurants offering the best Seafood food in Camden, Maine, United States. Camden, Maine is proud to call itself the "Jewel of the Coast." A beautiful seaport town with a harbor full of sail boats, Camden has been used as the setting for so many movies, from Carousel to Peyton Place, that it is what many people think of when they think of New England. With a series of annual festivals running all year round, including the US Toboggan Championships, the Summer HarborArts Juried Arts & Craft Show and Windjammer Weekend, there is always something to do in Camden.
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10. Rhumb Line
Overall Ratings
4 based on 217 reviews
Reviewed By sam48820
If you are looking for that Maine Lobster experience..do not come here. It is obvious that the kitchen is clueless and the staff could care less.The food here is horrible. The lobster dinner came with corn that was spoiled....no lie....rotten kernels evident on just about every piece.Or how about cracking open your lobster and having smelly green liquid exploding onto your dish.....doesn't go good with the butter.I don't think they know how to properly cook a lobster. I don't think they care.It was by far one of the most disappointing meals I have ever had.But lets face it....its basically a great atmosphere to have a few drinks with friends on the harbor. After a few drinks....I wouldn't care either.
9. Sea Dog Brewing Co
Overall Ratings
3 based on 517 reviews
Reviewed By rubyredd37
Select a different restaurant. We visited this restaurant based on a suggestion from our hotel staff. We ordered pasta and meatloaf. It tool quite awhile and when the waitress brought out the pasta, she informed us that lasagna had been plated instead of meatloaf and that it would take a few minutes to fix the meatloaf so one of us was eating and one was waiting for the correct entree. It took 13 minutes to get the meatloaf. Our whole dinner experience was ruined.
8. 18 Central Oyster Bar and Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 136 reviews
Casual Fine Dining with a Wood Fired Grill & Raw Bar. 18 Central appeals to all ages and all types of occasions.
Reviewed By tobymarietta
I don't know what anyone could say about this restaurant that isn't positive? The food is is excellent, and not outrageously priced for a fine dining restaurant in Camden, ME during the high season. But, bring you wallet or credit card. My wife and I shared the broiled oysters, that is a new menu item. Delicious! I ordered the Hanger Steak that was very good. My wife had the BBQ chicken that was very good as well. The only negatives were the dry blueberry dessert, and the wait to be seated and served, even though we had reservations. But, would come again, and recommend anyone in the area to give it a try.
7. Hoxbill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By Anonymous855
Silly us, we went for a sunset view dinner but the sun set behind us. Be smarter than us. Had mac n cheese w/lobster and it was good but not stellar (too runny for my preference). Good wine, wonderful service and decent prices. We went early and even made a reservation which at that early hour wasn't necessary. I'd go there again!
6. Waterfront
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1524 reviews
Reviewed By hedgehogHampshire
First impressions of this busy seafood restaurant were good. Great buzz and lots of atmosphere. But we were underwhelmed with the food. My oysters were the smallest I have seen anywhere. The sauce with my wifeâs moules was insipid. All in all it wasnât value for money or a great gastronomic experience.
5. Peter Ott's on the water
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1020 reviews
Located on Camden Harbor next to the public landing, serving lunch and dinner. Enjoy our comfortable warm inside seating with two fireplaces or our outside seating, only feet from the harbor and schooners with panoramic views of Camden Harbor.
Reviewed By Peter B
Occupying a prime spot on the lovely Camden waterfront, Peter Ott offers a a broad menu that satisfies. Obviously, there is plenty of fish, which is well prepared. But there is also lots of non-fish choices that worked just as well. Add in friendly service and a decent wine and beer list, and you have a very enjoyable lunch.
4. Marriner's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 601 reviews
Reviewed By raymondf789
With breakfast being offered all day I order blueberry pancakes with bacon. The pancakes were filled with delicious blueberries but the bacon was way over cooked to the point it tasted like hard tack
3. Fresh & Co.
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1149 reviews
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Reviewed By robinjn1
Open on Sunday evening, this place seemed an obvious choice and we were delighted with our meal.Located in a small road just near the town centre, there is some limited parking as well as outside seating (but no water view).The menu is really interesting, the chef has clearly put a lot of thought into producing interesting dishes.My wife loved the lobster ravioli as her main course, and my cod with pasta was well seasoned with herbs and spices.One pleasing thing about this restaurant was the table water. Weâve been travelling through New England for the past 5 days, and this is the first time the (free) table water had been filtered and didnât taste of chlorine!The staff were very good, knowledgeable about the menu and very friendly.The price was on the âhigh sideâ but not a complete surprise in such a charming and popular location.Overall, thoroughly enjoyed our meal.
2. Hartstone Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 639 reviews
Butter poached Maine lobster over angel hair, Pistachio Crusted Lamb chops, Seared Diver Scallops and Grilled Salmon Nicoise are just a sample of what diners might experience at the Hartstone Inn. Steps from Camden harbor, Fodor's considers the Hartstone
Reviewed By CharlesA
Top notch menu and staff. No wonder rated #1 in Camden. We had the seafood sampler as starter followed by the wild rice crusted haddock - both were simply outstanding. Their limited menu means that everything is done just right. The chef/owner, Michael Salmon, came out and asked us how we enjoyed the meal - such a nice, personal touch. We responded affirmatively and enthusiastically. Don't miss this one!!Wow! Thank you Charles, I am thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dinner with us. Hope to see you again soon.
1. Lobster Pound Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 161 reviews
At The Lobster Pound, our philosophy is simple: serve great food and treat guests like family. That philosophy was born in 1926, when The Lobster Pound served its first customers in the exact same spot where it stands today. From day one, weâve been commi
Reviewed By bls517678_12
total rip off....total tourist trap...our food was marginal at best...something you could get in a frozen tv dinner....even worse my daughter and granddaughter begged us to bring them each a cup of lobster stew home.....$30 for two cups each having no more than a table spoon of lobster....the rest was milky lobster mush and cream....I almost drove back and demanded my money back....and we're just a couple of old hillbillies and never complain....good thing they have summer people to take from...best advice....drive right past this place.....shameful.....shameful.....
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