The Boathouse Restaurant

Name: The Boathouse Restaurant
Address: 21 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME, United States, 04046-6003
Telephone: (207) 967-8225
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

325 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

Make a booking

2 people

23 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 6 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
Area
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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Lighthouse Village at the Boathouse
20 Dec 2024 - 10 Mar 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 DipUSD 13.00
Hand-cut potato chips
Confit Chicken WingsUSD 15.00
Bob's hot sauce, celery sticks, blue cheese
Adobo Pork RibsUSD 17.00
Baby back ribs, pickled papaya slaw, green onion
Steamed Maine MusselsUSD 18.00
Lemongrass, tomato, tamarind, ginger, garlic, baguette
Buffalo Fried ShrimpUSD 18.00
Blue cheese
Maine Crab CakesUSD 19.00
Green Goddess dressing, pickled cabbage slaw

Salad & Soup

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

Grains & Noodles

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

Maines

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

Handhelds

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

Raw Bar

Shrimp CocktailUSD 3.00
Maine OystersUSD 4.00
Ask your server for today's selection

For the Table

Meat and Cheese BoardUSD 25.00
Honeycomb, mustard, pickled vegetables, chorizo, soppressata, aged cheddar, brie
- For TwoUSD 25.00
- For FourUSD 45.00
Basket of FriesUSD 8.00
Sriracha mayo
Stir-Fried BroccoliUSD 8.00
Ginger, soy, sesame
EdamameUSD 9.00
Togarashi spice, soy
Crispy Brussels SproutsUSD 12.00
Sriracha, honey, lime
Lobster Fried RiceUSD 22.00
Sesame egg, napa cabbage

Dessert

Brownie SundaeUSD 12.00
Vanilla ice cream, caramel, chocolate, whipped cream, sprinkles, luxardo cherry
Coconut CheesecakeUSD 12.00
Toasted coconut ice-cream, miso caramel, whipped cream
Maine Blueberry CrispUSD 12.00
Oat crumble, vanilla ice cream

What 325 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

325 Reviews

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Amber
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The lighthouse dining experience was absolutely amazing! Dress warm but they are working on more floor heating so they should be toasty soon! Food was great and the restaurant itself is beautiful!
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Maddi
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days 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 12 May 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 12 May 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 12 May 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 12 May 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 31 March 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 17 March 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 5 March 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 24 February 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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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 325 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

21 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-6003

Additional information

Cross Street
Ocean Ave Kennebunkport
Area
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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

The Boathouse Restaurant

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Lighthouse Village at the Boathouse

To Start

Spinach & Artichoke DipUSD 13.00

Confit Chicken WingsUSD 15.00

Adobo Pork RibsUSD 17.00

Steamed Maine MusselsUSD 18.00

Buffalo Fried ShrimpUSD 18.00

Maine Crab CakesUSD 19.00

Salad & Soup

New England Clam ChowderUSD 12.00

Steak ChiliUSD 12.00

Boathouse SaladUSD 13.00

Artisan CaesarUSD 14.00

Quinoa SaladUSD 14.00

Shaved Brussels Sprout SaladUSD 14.00

Grains & Noodles

Steak & Noodle SaladUSD 25.00

Tuna Poke BowlUSD 26.00

Chinese Fried RiceUSD 25.00

Tonkotsu RamenUSD 26.00

Butternut Squash Chorizo Mac & CheeseUSD 26.00

Seared Shrimp & ScallopsUSD 39.00

Maines

Haddock CasseroleUSD 28.00

Fish & ChipsUSD 30.00

Togarashi-Spiced SalmonUSD 35.00

Steak FritesUSD 40.00

Handhelds

Quinoa BurgerUSD 18.00

Boathouse BurgerUSD 19.00

Big FishUSD 19.00

Blackened Shrimp TacosUSD 19.00

Crispy Fried ChickenUSD 19.00

Korean BBQ Pulled PorkUSD 19.00

Lobster RollUSD 36.00

Raw Bar

Shrimp CocktailUSD 3.00

Maine OystersUSD 4.00

For the Table

Meat and Cheese BoardUSD 25.00

Basket of FriesUSD 8.00

Stir-Fried BroccoliUSD 8.00

EdamameUSD 9.00

Crispy Brussels SproutsUSD 12.00

Lobster Fried RiceUSD 22.00

Dessert

Brownie SundaeUSD 12.00

Coconut CheesecakeUSD 12.00

Maine Blueberry CrispUSD 12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does The Boathouse Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Boathouse Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is The Boathouse Restaurant currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information