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Damariscotta River Grill
155 Main St
Damariscotta, ME 04543
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Dinner
Gluten free bread and rolls are available if you are Gluten Free, 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
$11.00
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
$20.00
Wild caught petit shrimp, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, basil, garlic butter, grilled ciabatta. Gluten free with gluten free bread
Yellowfin Tuna*
$19.00
Seared RARE, miso-ginger pea shoot salad, wasabi mayo and soy glaze
gluten-free
Pemaquid Mussels
$21.00
Garlic upon garlic, butter, shallots, wine and julienne of vegetables, ciabatta bread. Gluten free with gluten free bread
Mediterranean Plate
$17.00
Hummus, tomato & cucumber salad, kalamata olives za'atar olive oil and house made Israeli flatbread
Lobster Cake Appetizer
$23.00
Two lobster cakes on a bed of sweet corn sauce
Fish Tacos
$20.00
Three fried haddock tacos, grilled flour tortilla, cajun mayo, Pico de Gallo
Fall Flatbread
$18.00
Apple, butternut squash, fontina cheese, caramelized onion, arugula, hot honey
Pemaquid Oysters*
1/2 Dozen | $19, Dozen | $35 or Six of Each | $50. Fresh from the Damariscotta River
On the Half Shell
Three Ring Circus
dairy-free, gluten-free
Pan Roast
Savory Cream Stew
gluten-free
Fried
Cajun Mayo
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
Greek Salad
Romaine, creamy Bulgarian feta, kalamata olives, preserved lemon, bell pepper, cukes, red onion, pepperoncini; tomato, olive oil & red wine vinegar
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 Anchovies
- $2.00
Arugula & Beet Salad
Arugula, Morning Dew Farm greens, pickled beets, crumbled goat cheese, cumin toasted almonds, red onien; red wine & honey vinaigrette
gluten-free
- Half Size $12.00
- Full Size $15.00
Salad Toppers
Grilled Chicken Breast
$13.00Grilled Salmon
$20.00Seared Yellowfin Tuna RARE*
$20.00River Grill Rub Grilled Hanger Steak
$26.00Soups
New England Clam Chowder
- Cup $9.00
- Bowl $14.00
French Onion
$15.00
Vegetarian, ciabatta crostini, swiss, parmesan. Gluten free without crostini
Pumpkin Soup
Pecan brown butter
- Cup $8.00
- Bowl $12.00
Mains
Duck Confit Risotto
$38.00
Crispy skinned confit duck leg, creamy risotto, roasted squash, dried cranberries, fontina cheese, pumpkin seeds
gluten-free
Braised Beef Shortrib
$35.00
Served with its rich gravy, River Grill mash, sauteed carrots, horseradish & pickled onion garnish
gluten-free
Grilled Hanger
$43.00
Bourbon brown sugar glaze, fried onions, River Grill Mash and asparagus. Gluten free w/o Onions (Not Celiac)
Mediterranean Seasoned Pan Seared Scallops
$36.00
Tomato & Eggplant ragout, fresh fettuccini, herb ricotta
Seared Salmon
$34.00
Maple-mustard butter, candied pepper-bacon, River Grill mash, sauteed carrots. Gluten Free Not Celiac
Seafood Fettuccini
$37.00
Scallops, shrimp and crab tossed in parmesan cream over fresh fettuccini
Lobster Cakes
$37.00
Tender lobster cakes, lightly herbed, crumbed and sautéed, with sweet corn sauce, rice pilaf and veg
Grilled Beef Tenderloin
Crispy smashed fingerling potatoes, asparagus, creamy au poivre pepper sauce
- With One Four oz Tenderloin $39.00
- With Two Four oz Tenderloins $49.00
Steak & Cakes
$47.00
Grilled beef tenderloin, juniper butter, a pair of lobster cakes on sweet corn sauce, River Grill mash and asparagus
Thai Seafood Stew
$36.00
Coconut red curry broth loaded with fish, wild caught petit shrimp, scallops and mussels, with pad Thai noodles. Enjoy Vegan with Heiwa Tofu in place of seafood
gluten-free
Oven Baked Seafood Favorites
With rice pilaf and dinner veg
Sea Bake
$36.00
Scallops, wild caught American petit shrimp and crab, baked with sherry and herbed cracker topping
Baked Haddock
$28.00
Baked with a dusting of seasoned crumbs, butter and white wine, served with tartar sauce
Broiled Seafood
$45.00
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 Bun Favorites
Gluten free Buns Available. Chips; Substitute Sides: Garden Salad | $2, Special salad from menu | $4, Dinner Menu side | $3
Good Ole' Burger
$20.00
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
Chicken Parmesan Bun
$24.00
Crispy breaded chicken breast with roasted tomato mayo and fresh mozzarella on a bun with lettuce and tomato
Haddock Bun
$23.00
Baked with a dusting of seasoned crumbs, homemade tartar sauce, (fried if you like)
Sides
Hootenanny Ciabatta & Bread Sticks
- Small $5.00
- Large $8.00
Israeli Flatbread
$6.00Sauteed Veg
$6.00
gluten-free
River Grill Mashed Potatoes
$6.00
gluten-free
Grilled Asparagus
$6.00Smashed Fingerlings
$6.00
Gluten free not celiac
Sauteed Carrots
$6.00
Gluten free not celiac
*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 - 8:00pm
Saturday:
3:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday:
3:00pm - 8:00pm
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.