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Tugboat Restaurant

United States Maine Boothbay HarborTugboat Restaurant

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Harborside dining is available at this old timey inn cooking up classic American seafood dishes.

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Harborside dining is available at this old timey inn cooking up classic American seafood dishes.

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Date of Visit: Monday, July 1, 2024 After a lovely Whale & Puffin watching cruise, Roguetrippers were hungry, and needed to find a restaurant. We were guided to the Tugboat – as it seemed to check a few boxes we were hoping for. The restaurant has 3 levels – a roof top casual restaurant, a main section indoors, and a waterfront Patio. We chose the patio to continue to enjoy the atmosphere and beauty of Booth Bay Harbor. We ordered the Seafood New burg, fried Scallops dinner, and the Swordfish special. The Server we had was very good – very attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. He took our orders (even with a couple of changes after placing orders) without writing and got it all correctly. He also knew by heart the specials, and beers on tap. The patio is a very casual atmosphere dining location, with great views of the water and scenery. The food was very good – well prepared and served fresh and hot. The Seafood Newburg was exceptional. This is probably best ordered as an appetiser for 2 (or 3 people) with bread. But as a meal it is amazing. Parking is at a premium in resort towns like this. There is street parking, but it can be hard to find, and the parking lot for the restaurant and nearby buildings, may be full. Prices – these might be a bit higher for some, but often vacation towns, and resorts are often more expensive.

Rogue TrippersRogue Trippers

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On vacation in Boothbay, Me and went to Tugboat Restaurant for dinner. Very unique place, in an old vintage Tugboat and most tables have a view of the harbor, decorated very nautical looking. Was seated immediately and our waitress approached us, told us the specials and took our beverage order. I ordered the Fried Shrimp plate and hub ordered the baked Haddock with crab stuffing topped with Newburg sauce. Dinners came in a timely fashion and were piping hot and inviting. My shrimp were cooked perfectly and they gave you a large portion, delicious!! Hub really enjoyed his baked haddock, it was a generous portion as well but he finished it. Our waitress checked on us several times, she took good care of us. Prices are comparable to the other restaurants and you got your money’s worth. We shared a piece of their homemade Blueberry pie, their desserts are made by one of the employees, we got vanilla ice cream on the side. That pie was just fantastic, we loved it!! Yum! Nice clean place, street parking out in front if your lucky and parking behind the restaurant. We enjoyed our dinners and recommend giving this place a try!! Debbie, Mich.

Debbie HohnDebbie Hohn

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It's sad when the best part of a meal on the coast is the squash. The clams were EXTREMELY gritty. The French onion soup was flavorful but not the best I've had. The baked fish was way over cooked, the shrimp and scallops were ok. They were basically flavorless, needing salt & spice or a sauce other than water & oil. The coleslaw tasted like it was straight out of a food service bucket. Rice pilaf wasn't special nor noteworthy. The lobster was steamed in water with no spice...no flavor. Very disappointed that a basic lobster roll earlier in the week beat a seafood dinner. The squash was fantastic. Staff seemed stressed and hurried. Overall bill was $100 before tip. Can't suggest the place for much beyond the view.

Circle CR Ranch & StudioCircle CR Ranch & Studio

20

This is another great restaurant in Boothbay Harbor with fantastic views of the harbor. They just recently built a top deck with a bar and eating area that is probably the best view in the harbor. There service and food was also great with average prices. This is a 2021 update to this restaurant, I have been eating here for several years and I have never been disappointed with the meal or the prices, I have never had a bad meal here in all the years I have been going and the meals have always been prepared just right. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting the area.

David McClungDavid McClung

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Great place for a birthday dinner. Tugboat is an old Boothbay Harbor tradition. Always charming with great food that never disappoints in any way. Lobster bisque... just do it! The captains platter was fresh and ample. I took home enough for another meal the next day. The blackened haddock special was good and spicy and very much enjoyed. Special martinis were perfect, made by Tracy who was also our server downstairs. It was the perfect evening. The birthday dessert was a warm chocolate volcano with an extra scoop of ice cream and a candle. Such a sweet surprise from Tracy.

James BissonJames Bisson

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I ordered the lobster bisque and the seafood chowder. I'm not a fan of bisque as a rule because I like heartier soups. But this bisque was very rich and creamy and because of its "in your face" flavor, I suggest this bisque would be a good compliment to a entree. I understand from the chef that he thickens the bisque with a roux in case you want to know. The chowder though is more my speed. It was medium light in thickness and packed full of huge chunks of seafood. It had great flavor. I sat at the window bar which gave the best view of the harbor in town hands down

Rick DangerousRick Dangerous

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