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Damariscotta River Grill
155 Main St
Damariscotta, ME 04543
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Dinner
Gluten free available please inform your server if you are celiac — or if there are any other food allergies
Lighter Fare / Good-To-Share (or Not!)
Crazy Calamari
$19.00
Lightly breaded, deep fried, Thai confetti sauce
Latkes
$13.00
Shredded potatoes, pan fried, topped with apple chutney & sour cream, Oy Vey
Potato Cakes with Smoked Salmon
$19.00
Similar to our latkes but decked out with smoked salmon and chive sour cream
Char Sui Pork Burnt Ends
$16.00
Smoked fatty pork ends, glazed with salty-sweet Chinese style BBQ sauce, scallions, crispy wontons. Gluten free without Wontons (Not celiac)
Shrimp Bruschetta
$21.00
Wild caught petit shrimp, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, basil, garlic butter, grilled ciabatta. Gluten free with gluten free bread
Fish Tacos
Flour tortilla, fried fish, pico de gallo, cajun
- For Three $21.00
Pemaquid Mussels
$19.00
Garlic upon garlic, butter, shallots, wine and julienne of vegetables, ciabatta bread. Gluten free with gluten free bread
Mediterranean Plate
$18.00
Hummus, tomato & cucumber salad, kalamata olives za'atar olive oil and house made Israeli flatbread
Lobster Cake Appetizer
$24.00
Two lobster cakes on a bed of sweet corn sauce
Yellowfin Tuna*
$19.00
Seared RARE, miso-ginger pea shoot salad, wasabi mayo and soy glaze
gluten-free
Pemaquid Oysters*
On the Half Shell; Mignonette, Cocktail and Jalapeno Relish
- 1/2 Dozen $20.00
- Dozen $40.00
- Six of Each $60.00
Salads
House Dressings: White balsamic mustard | Miso-sesame-ginger | Blue cheese | Caesar* | Seasoned O&V | Red wine & honey vinaigrette
Nutty Greens
Morning Dew Farm greens, spiced nuts, dried cranberries, red onion, Great Hill Blue cheese; white balsamic mustard vinaigrette
gluten-free
- Half Size $12.00
- Full Size $15.00
Steak Salad*
$38.00
River Grill rub hanger steak, Morning Dew Farm greens, carrot, radish, cukes and red onion, blue cheese dressing. Gluten Free (Not celiac)
Caesar Salad*
Romaine, creamy house Caesar, croutons
- Half Size $12.00
- Full Size $15.00
- Add Anchovie
- $2.00
Arugula & Beet Salad
Arugula, Morning Dew Farm greens, pickled beets, crumbled goat cheese, cumin toasted almonds, red onion; red wine & honey vinaigrette
gluten-free
- Half Size $12.00
- Full Size $15.00
Salad Toppers
Grilled Chicken Breast
$13.00Grilled Salmon
$19.00Seared Yellowfin Tuna RARE*
$20.00River Grill Rub Grilled Hanger Steak
$26.00Soups
New England Clam Chowder
- Cup $10.00
- Bowl $15.00
French Onion
$15.00
Vegetarian, ciabatta crostini, swiss, parmesan. Gluten free without crostini
Mains
Grilled Hanger
$45.00
Bourbon brown sugar glaze, fried onions, River Grill Mash and asparagus. Gluten free w/o Onions (Not Celiac)
Seared Salmon
$32.00
Warm arugula, beet and pancetta salad, River grill mash
Seafood Fettuccini
$33.00
Scallops, shrimp and crab tossed in parmesan cream over fresh fettuccini
Duck Confit Risotto
$33.00
Crispy skinned confit duck leg, creamy risotto, roasted squash, dried cranberries, fontina cheese, pumpkin seeds
gluten-free
Scallop Escovitch
$36.00
Lightly fried scallops topped with a spicy and tangy saute of vegetables, plantains and rice
Lobster Cakes
$35.00
Tender lobster cakes, lightly herbed, crumbed and sautéed, with sweet corn sauce, rice pilaf and sauteed veg
Chicken & Spaetzle
$28.00
House made tiny dumplings sauteed in a creamy mustard - dill sauce with mushrooms and pancetta, grilled asparagus
Grilled Beef Tenderloin
Rosemary rubbed, melted brie, roasted shallot red wine demi, River Grill mash and asparagus. Gluten free (not celiac)
- With One Four oz Tenderloin $39.00
- With Two Four oz Tenderloins $49.00
Eggplant Parmesan
$26.00
Fettuccini, red sauce, mozzarella
Steak & Cakes
$49.00
Grilled beef tenderloin, juniper butter, a pair of lobster cakes on sweet corn sauce, River Grill mash and asparagus
Thai Seafood Stew
$35.00
Coconut red curry broth loaded with fish, wild caught petit shrimp, scallops and mussels, with pad Thai noodles. Gluten free / Enjoy Vegan without the seafood
Braised Beef Shortrib
$37.00
Served with its rich braising gravy, River Grill mash, picked onion/horseradish garnish and asparagus. Gluten free (not celiac)
Oven Baked Seafood Favorites
With rice pilaf and sauteed veg
Baked Haddock
$29.00
Baked with a dusting of seasoned crumbs, butter and white wine, served with tartar sauce
Broiled Seafood
$43.00
Lightly crumbed haddock, salmon, scallops, petit shrimp; sautéed lobster cake on sweet corn sauce
Broiled Scallops
$37.00
Tender scallops, topped with lightly herbed bread crumbs, baked with white wine and butter
Bar Favorites
Gluten free Buns Available. Served with chips; Substitute Sides: Garden Salad | $2, Special salad from menu | $4, Dinner Menu side | $3
Good Ole' Burger
$21.00
Lettuce, tomato and onion. Enjoy Vegetarian as a Chipotle Bean Burger
- Add Cheese or Bacon
- $2.50
- Add Jalapeno Relish or Fried Onion
- $1.00
Haddock Bun
$24.00
Baked with a dusting of seasoned crumbs, homemade tartar sauce, (fried if you like)
Chicken Parmesan Bun
$24.00
Crispy breaded chicken breast with roasted tomato mayo and fresh mozzarella on a bun with lettuce and tomato
Sides
Hootenanny Ciabatta & Bread Sticks
- Small $6.00
- Large $9.00
Flatbread
$7.00River Grill Mashed Potatoes
$6.00
gluten-free
Sauteed Veg
$5.00Wines by the Glass
Prosecco | Brut
- 187 ml Split $12.00
Pinot Grigio | Perlage, Italy
- $12.00
- $42.00
Sauvignon Blanc | New Zealand
- $14.00
- $48.00
Sancerre | Domaine Serge Laporte, France
- $17.00
- $65.00
Chardonnay | William Hill, North Coast, CA
- $14.00
- $48.00
Chardonnay | Chablis, FR
- $16.00
- $55.00
Pinot Noir | Hazel, Willamette
- $16.00
- $55.00
Merlot | J. Lohr, CA
- $14.00
- $45.00
Montepulciano | La Quercia, Abruzzo, IT
- $14.00
- $45.00
Malbec | Catena 'Vista Flores', Argentina
- $14.00
- $45.00
Cabernet | M. David Freaksow, Lodi CA
- $16.00
- $55.00
Red Blend | Colossal Reserva, Portugal
- $13.00
- $42.00
Draft Beer
Lager | Stella Artois 5.2%, Away
$9.00IPA | Orono Brewing 'Tubular' 7.2%, Orono
$11.00IPA | Maine Beer Co 'Lunch' 7.0%, Freeport
$11.00IPA | Boothbay Craft 'Thirsty Botanist' 7.0%
$11.00Scottish Ale | Sheepscot Brewing 5.0%, Whitefield
$9.00Stout | Guinness 4.2%, Away
$9.00Witbier | Allagash 'White' 5.2%, Portland
$9.00Cans & Bottles
Banded Brewing | Biddeford | Sour Ale | Charms & Hexes 5.2%
$8.00Dasche | Brunswick | Cranberry Hard Seltzer 6.3%
$9.50Freedom's Edge | Albion | Hard Cider | The Juice 6.2%
$8.00Bud Lite
$5.50Bud
$5.50Miller Lite
$5.50Sam Adams
$7.00Corona
$5.50
*This food is or may be served raw or undercooked or may contain raw or undercooked food. Consumption may increase the risk of foodborne illness
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
Seafood
American - Contemporary
Meals
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
3:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday:
3:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday:
3:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday:
3:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday:
3:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday:
3:00pm - 8:30pm
Sunday:
3:00pm - 7:30pm
About Us
Located in the heart of Midcoast Maine, the Damariscotta River Grill offers creative, regional comfort food year-round. From fresh Maine seafood including oysters, salmon and haddock to more traditional fare like tenderloin, and pasta, patrons are treated to a warm atmosphere in true Maine restaurant style.