The Boathouse Restaurant

4.8

342 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions

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
Daily 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–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 1.5-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
French Onion Soup$14.00
Gruyere, crouton, sherry
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, furikake 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
Italian Beef Sandwich$19.00
Braised beef, giardiniera veggies, beef stock
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 342 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Maine
Innovative
Maine
Hot spot
Maine
Great for outdoor dining
Maine
Romantic
Maine
Great for scenic views
Maine
Good for special occasions
Maine
Lively
Southern Coast
Best Overall
Southern Coast
Best Service
Southern Coast
Best Ambiance
Southern Coast
Best Value
Southern Coast
Innovative
Southern Coast
Neighborhood gem
Southern Coast
Great for fine wines
Southern Coast
Romantic
Southern Coast
Good for special occasions
Southern Coast
Lively
Southern Coast
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Boathouse Restaurant offers a "spectacular" Lighthouse Village dining experience with "excellent" food, drinks, and service. Guests praise the "adorable" ambiance and attentive staff. While some faced initial seating delays, the cozy setup with heaters ensures comfort. Many celebrate special occasions here, highlighting the unique and memorable setting for a delightful visit.

342 Reviews

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Beth
Maine
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely atmosphere, delicious food and outstanding service.
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Michele
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dining in one of the Light Houses was fantastic! So fun and very private. Our server Alrick was excellent - he was on point and made it a special evening
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Kate
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ate in one of the lighthouses on the deck. So fun! There were four of us. Great double date night!
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Christine
VIP
Greater Boston
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were excellent - Will be returning soon
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Emily
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved visiting The Boathouse for the Lighthouse Village dining experience! The food, drinks, service, and ambiance were great! Our server was attentive to all our needs and very friendly! We appreciated the heater and blankets in the lighthouse to make our dining experience warm and cozy! We can’t wait to come back again soon!
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Julie
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a reservation for the Lighthouse Village for a 50th Birthday celebration and it was extraordinary! Such a cute little experience. Food and drinks were spectacular- you made our day!
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Nicole
Maine
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the best time in one of your lighthouse gondolas. Quiet, authentic and perfect for a raining couples date night!
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LisaC
Greater Boston
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Overall pretty good experience, once it finally began. We reserved a lighthouse shed. The weird thing was having to wait for 30 mins, when we had a reservation, with no explanation other than “we’ll check with server”, to be seated. Once seated, it was fine. Maybe don’t arrive too hungry.
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Frank
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We expected an ordinary experience and were treated to an extraordinary experience
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Sharon
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Lighthouse experience is wonderful. There are two suggestions to make it perfect-some type of light or flag to use in order to signal our server that we need assistance. And a heater under the table to keep our feet/toes warm. Having the heater hanging from the ceiling is nice, but within 20 mins our feet were freezing. The food was delicious, our server was lovely and the privacy of the “shack” was so much fun!
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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 4.8 stars by 342 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 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
Daily 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–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

French Onion Soup$14.00

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

Italian Beef Sandwich$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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Review summary

FAQs

Does The Boathouse Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Boathouse Restaurant restaurant rated?

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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