The Boathouse Restaurant

4.7

324 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
Romantic

BOATHOUSE RESTAURANT IS WALK-IN ONLY. Valet parking is available year-round.

Experience the charm of the Boathouse, a stylish hotel, and restaurant perched on the scenic banks of the Kennebunk River. Located in the heart of Kennebunkport, the Boathouse offers stunning waterfront views and embodies a chic seaside ambiance with bright, cheerful decor and nautical touches. Enjoy the culinary creations of local star Chef John Shaw in this vibrant and inviting space adorned with splashes of red and golden yellow.

Surrounded by bustling marinas, the Boathouse is Kennebunkport's ultimate year-round hotspot. Join us for Happy Hour from Monday to Friday, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, and indulge in an unforgettable dining experience where style meets the sea. Visit the Boathouse for a perfect blend of coastal charm and exquisite cuisine.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Burgers
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Wed–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(207) 967-8225
Website
http://boathouseme.com/kennebunkport-maine-restaurants/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
John Shaw

Location
21 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-6003
Neighborhood
Kennebunkport
Cross street
Ocean Ave Kennebunkport
Parking details
Valet available ($5.00 per car, Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day).
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Lighthouse Village at the Boathouse
Dec 20, 2024 - Mar 10, 2025
Step inside our festive and quintessential Coastal Lighthouse Village for an extraordinary dining experience with seaside bites, cozy cocktails, and nautical decor inspired by the beautiful coast of Maine! The custom-built Lighthouse can accommodate either up to 4, 6, or 8 guests depending on the structure. While your Lighthouse Village will be heated, we recommend dressing warmly or bringing a blanket in case of cold weather conditions. There is a two-hour dining limit for your reservation. No Food & Beverage Minimum. Cancellations or no-shows without 24 hours' notice will incur a $25 charge per person. No Food & Beverage Minimum.

Spinach & Artichoke Dip$13.00
Hand-cut potato chips
Confit Chicken Wings$15.00
Bob's hot sauce, celery sticks, blue cheese
Adobo Pork Ribs$17.00
Baby back ribs, pickled papaya slaw, green onion
Steamed Maine Mussels$18.00
Lemongrass, tomato, tamarind, ginger, garlic, baguette
Buffalo Fried Shrimp$18.00
Blue cheese
Maine Crab Cakes$19.00
Green Goddess dressing, pickled cabbage slaw

Salad & Soup

New England Clam Chowder$12.00
Bacon, corn, onion, celery, potato, cream
Steak Chili$12.00
Green chili, kidney beans, tomato sour cream, cheddar
Boathouse Salad$13.00
Mixed greens, pickled carrots, cherry tomato, red onion, cucumber, white balsamic vinaigrette
Artisan Caesar$14.00
Cotija, cornbread croutons, garlic anchovy dressing
Quinoa Salad$14.00
Red quinoa, mixed greens, roasted squash, goat feta, pepitas, pickled red onion, white balsamic vinaigrette
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad$14.00
Pecans, dried cranberries, shredded broccoli, bacon, apples, red cabbage, romano crisp, cider vinaigrette

Grains & Noodles

Steak & Noodle Salad$25.00
Greens, avocado, peanuts, tomato, pickled carrots, Thai peanut dressing
Tuna Poke Bowl$26.00
Sushi rice, edamame, wakame, avocado, pickled carrots, crispy wontons, cucumber, pickled ginger, nori, wasabi peas
Chinese Fried Rice$25.00
Chinese sausage, chicken, carrots, napa cabbage, sesame egg, green onion
Tonkotsu Ramen$26.00
Chashu pork belly, six-minute egg, enoki mushroom, green onion, black garlic Mayu
Butternut Squash Chorizo Mac & Cheese$26.00
Cheddar cheese, smoked Gouda mornay, cavatappi, panko bread crumbs
Seared Shrimp & Scallops$39.00
Lobster fried rice, sesame egg, baby bok choy

Maines

Haddock Casserole$28.00
Cheddar, sherry saltine crumb, peewee potatoes
Fish & Chips$30.00
Beer-battered haddock, house tartar sauce, coleslaw
Togarashi-Spiced Salmon$35.00
Coconut kale, purple yam, sesame yuzu yogurt
Steak Frites$40.00
Grilled NY Strip, hon shimeji mushrooms, black garlic demi glace, fries

Handhelds

Quinoa Burger$18.00
P.L.O.T, fries
Boathouse Burger$19.00
Angus beef, cheddar, P.L.O.T., fries
Big Fish$19.00
Beer-battered haddock, house tartar sauce, lettuce, fries
Blackened Shrimp Tacos$19.00
Togarashi spice, miso sesame crema, pickled carrots, edamame, radish, green onion, red cabbage
Crispy Fried Chicken$19.00
Pickled slaw, thousand island, pickles, fries
Korean BBQ Pulled Pork$19.00
Kimchi broccoli slaw, Gochujang barbecue, fries
Lobster Roll$36.00
Fresh-picked knuckle & claw meat, Kewpie mayonnaise, lemon, toasted New England-style roll, fries

Raw Bar

Shrimp Cocktail$3.00
Maine Oysters$4.00
Ask your server for today's selection

For the Table

Meat and Cheese Board$25.00
Honeycomb, mustard, pickled vegetables, chorizo, soppressata, aged cheddar, brie
- For Two$25.00
- For Four$45.00
Basket of Fries$8.00
Sriracha mayo
Stir-Fried Broccoli$8.00
Ginger, soy, sesame
Edamame$9.00
Togarashi spice, soy
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$12.00
Sriracha, honey, lime
Lobster Fried Rice$22.00
Sesame egg, napa cabbage

Dessert

Brownie Sundae$12.00
Vanilla ice cream, caramel, chocolate, whipped cream, sprinkles, luxardo cherry
Coconut Cheesecake$12.00
Toasted coconut ice-cream, miso caramel, whipped cream
Maine Blueberry Crisp$12.00
Oat crumble, vanilla ice cream

What 324 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

324 Reviews

M
Maddi
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So fun and unique! Highly recommend. We did the lighthouse experience and it was so perfect!
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Greater Boston
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Food was very good, location is great, and servers were all very nice. Main issue though was the server forgot one of the items we ordered, and did not check on us often so we had to wait almost 20 minutes extra for it to come out. Saw the same dish served to a different table during that time
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We went for Mother's Day lunch. Tried ro get a drink while we waited but the bartender never acknowledged me, so waited in the sitting area Sat on the covered porch by the water -- nice view, but it smelled of fish sauce the whole time, not sure why! My fish sandwich hardly had any fish, felt like I was eating fried & bread. A highlight was the buffalo fried shrimp and oysters -- next time I'll just get apps!
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SandraR
VIP
Greater Boston
48 reviews
4.0
48 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was impeccable! There were six of us for Mother’s Day. Four of us really enjoyed our meal. The other two were not happy with a noodle dish and the tacos. My friend that had the tacos indicated that they were just tacos. No rice or potatoes. I can’t comment on the noodle dish as I don’t have more information except my friend did not really enjoy it. the desserts were great! I will definitely go back!
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Greater Boston
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great! From food to service to atmosphere! Thank you for a memorable Mothers Day!
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dlb1
Greater Boston
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Probably my fault but I thought there would be more "special" Easter brunch offerings. I knew the regular menu would be available, but again I thought there might be a bit more because it was Easter.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had adorable experience, eating in one of the shanties overlooking the harbor. Definitely a unique experience that we will always remember!
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kbkjc
VIP
Maine
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall great night. Dined outdoors in the dining huts. Awesome! Great service, great food!
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StacyD
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was perfect! Food was delicious, just thought there would be more choices. The waiter was super nice and everything was great!
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Caitlen
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All restaurants should have structures like these lighthouses! Our lighthouse was warm (even on a windy winter day), roomy and allowed for a lovely date without interruption. Our waiter, Brad, was incredible and the food was impressive!
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FAQs

The Boathouse Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (207) 967-8225.

The Boathouse Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 324 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

21 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-6003

Additional information

Cross street
Ocean Ave Kennebunkport
Neighborhood
Kennebunkport
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Wed–Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Burgers
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet available ($5.00 per car, Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day).
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
John Shaw
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://boathouseme.com/kennebunkport-maine-restaurants/
Phone number
(207) 967-8225

The Boathouse Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Lighthouse Village at the Boathouse

To Start

Spinach & Artichoke Dip$13.00

Confit Chicken Wings$15.00

Adobo Pork Ribs$17.00

Steamed Maine Mussels$18.00

Buffalo Fried Shrimp$18.00

Maine Crab Cakes$19.00

Salad & Soup

New England Clam Chowder$12.00

Steak Chili$12.00

Boathouse Salad$13.00

Artisan Caesar$14.00

Quinoa Salad$14.00

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad$14.00

Grains & Noodles

Steak & Noodle Salad$25.00

Tuna Poke Bowl$26.00

Chinese Fried Rice$25.00

Tonkotsu Ramen$26.00

Butternut Squash Chorizo Mac & Cheese$26.00

Seared Shrimp & Scallops$39.00

Maines

Haddock Casserole$28.00

Fish & Chips$30.00

Togarashi-Spiced Salmon$35.00

Steak Frites$40.00

Handhelds

Quinoa Burger$18.00

Boathouse Burger$19.00

Big Fish$19.00

Blackened Shrimp Tacos$19.00

Crispy Fried Chicken$19.00

Korean BBQ Pulled Pork$19.00

Lobster Roll$36.00

Raw Bar

Shrimp Cocktail$3.00

Maine Oysters$4.00

For the Table

Meat and Cheese Board$25.00

Basket of Fries$8.00

Stir-Fried Broccoli$8.00

Edamame$9.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$12.00

Lobster Fried Rice$22.00

Dessert

Brownie Sundae$12.00

Coconut Cheesecake$12.00

Maine Blueberry Crisp$12.00

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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