The lively bar is a popular gathering spot for locals, and the large menu offers something for everyone. This stylish waterfront restaurant boasts a large deck with heaters, firepits, and a harbor view, with slips available for boaters at Yankee Marina and Boatyard next door. The restaurant is open year-round but buzzes between Memorial Day and Columbus Day weekend, when garage doors between the dining room and deck are rolled up to connect indoors and out. Nattily dressed couples share this convivial spot with salty, windblown boaters who radio the adjacent marina, Handy Boat, for access to guest moorings and launch rides to the dock. The lawn overlooking the cove is a serene spot to enjoy a meal and a glass of wine. On the grounds of historic Fort McKinley, Diamond’s Edge Restaurant and Marina gives boaters the chance to escape the hustle of Portland for a relaxed island setting. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and an awning-covered bar at the end of the pier has live music and a fun crowd on weekends.ĭiamond’s Edge Restaurant and Marina | Great Diamond Island On busy, picturesque Townsend Gut, Robinson’s offers a prime view of working and pleasure boats traveling past the swing bridge that connects Southport Island to the mainland. Chef Stephanie Brown’s sophisticated yet soulful menu changes every three weeks and has more varied choices than most waterside restaurants. Overlooking Port Harbor Marina, North 43 Bistro has decks on two levels and a contemporary feel. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a Sunday brunch buffet are served year-round.
The deck is a fine spot for watching all the Moosehead Lake activity in the warmer months, and the rest of the year a fireplace takes the chill off in the cozy dining room. The excellent food, superb service, and friendly, relaxed vibe attract a steady crowd of islanders as well as visitors who arrive by mail boat.ĭepending on the season, outdoor enthusiasts arrive at Kelly’s by boat, seaplane, snowmobile, or four-wheeler (as well as by car). You may share the dock with Seal Harbor summer resident Martha Stewart, who likes to make the trip for lunch in her Hinckley picnic boat. Islesford Dock Restaurant + Gallery | Little Cranberry Island Take in the view from the open-air bar or one of the tables on the spacious patio.
This outdoor restaurant is part of Pepperrell Cove, a dynamic food and drink complex on the property that once housed the historic, longstanding Frisbee’s Market. Known for traditional Maine fare served with blueberry muffins, the restaurant has been a local favorite since 1966. On the edge of Potts Harbor, the Dolphin has its own marina and a deck with a sweeping vista of the Casco Bay islands. The Dolphin Marina + Restaurant | Harpswell Chef Melissa Bouchard’s menu includes both traditional and more inventive dishes, and the rear deck offers a broad view of Casco Bay. DiMillo’s on the Water, a former car ferry repurposed in 1982 as a floating restaurant, is a Portland icon. The wide-ranging menu includes light bites, sandwiches, tacos, steak, and seafood dishes.
Locals and summer people in the know arrive by boat for lunch, dinner, and cocktails at this quintessential Maine summer retreat, where the indoor-outdoor restaurant offers one of the best views on the midcoast. The Deck Bar + Grill at Linekin Bay Resort | Boothbay Harbor When it is time to go, untie your craft and return to the harbor.The waterside entrance of Islesford Dock Restaurant Whatever you are craving, sail up to the dock and stay a while. If you still have some energy, stop by A&O Kitchen+Bar inside the Balboa Bay Resort for live music. In the mood for a cocktail? Checkout the famous happy hour menus at Harborside Restaurant or Billy’s At The Beach. Back Bay Bistro at the Newport Dunes Resort & Marina is a great place to enjoy a casual breakfast, lunch or dinner while The Dock is known for its outstanding wine selection and gourmet brunch. Several restaurants will even prepare fine cuisine to go.īeing on the water can work up an appetite, enjoy fresh seafood at Bluewater Grill, The Cannery Seafood of the Pacific or Woody’s Wharf. You can also eat while exploring the harbor. Beautiful water views, cool ocean breezes, friendly service and great flavors – all from the comfort of your boat.īoaters looking to extend their day on the water can dock at the marina to dine, sit on the deck or inside the dining room. Navigate your way to your favorite restaurants and enjoy dockside dining at its very best.