Gluten free available please inform your server if you are celiac — or if there are any other food allergies
Pemaquid Oysters*
Fresh from the Damariscotta River. 1/2 Dozen | $20, Dozen | $39 or Six of Each | $58
On the Half Shell
Three Ring Circus
dairy-free, gluten-free
Pan Roast
Savory Cream Stew
gluten-free
Fried
Cajun Mayo
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, cucumber, red pepper and onion demi 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 sweet-soy glaze
gluten-free
Mains
Grilled Hanger
$46.00
Bourbon brown sugar glaze, fried onions, River Grill Mash and asparagus. Gluten free w/o Onions (Not Celiac)
Mediterranean Salmon
Seared salmon finished with a baked sun dried tomato, feta and olive tapenade topping over sauteed pearl couscous salad with spinach, tomato, garlic and artichokes
$34.00
Also Delicious with Chicken Instead of Salmon$30.00
Seafood Fettuccini
$35.00
Scallops, shrimp and crab tossed in parmesan cream over fresh fettuccini
Tender lobster cakes, lightly herbed, crumbed and sautéed, with sweet corn sauce, rice pilaf and sauteed veg
Grilled Beef Tenderloin 'Diane'
Rich and creamy brandy and mushroom sauce, crisped polenta fries and asparagus with one four oz tenderloin
$39.00
With Two Four oz Tenderloins$49.00
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
gluten-free
Oven Baked Seafood Favorites
With rice pilaf and sauteed veg
Baked Haddock
$30.00
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
Salads
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
Greek Salad
Romaine, peppers, tomato, red onion, cucumber, olives, creamy Bulgarian feta, pepperoncini, Red wine vinegar and EVOO
gluten-free
Half Size$12.00
Full Size$15.00
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
$14.00
Grilled Salmon
$21.00
Seared Yellowfin Tuna RARE*
$20.00
River Grill Rub Grilled Hanger Steak
$28.00
Soups
New England Clam Chowder
Cup$10.00
Bowl$15.00
French Onion
$15.00
Vegetarian, ciabatta crostini, swiss, parmesan. Gluten free without crostini
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
$3.00
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
$25.00
Crispy breaded chicken breast with roasted tomato mayo and fresh mozzarella on a bun with lettuce and tomato
Lobster Roll—by Chance
Fresh knuckle & claw meat, mixed with mayo on a toasted split top roll
Market
Sides
Hootenanny Ciabatta & Bread Sticks
Small$6.00
Large$9.00
Flatbread
$7.00
River Grill Mashed Potatoes
$6.00
gluten-free
Sauteed Veg
$5.00
Polenta Fries
$9.00
Wines by the Glass
Prosecco | Brut
187 ml Split$12.00
Rose | Arnot-Roberts, CA
$14.00
$48.00
Pinot Grigio | Perlage, Italy
$12.00
$42.00
Sauvignon Blanc | New Zealand
$14.00
$48.00
Sancerre | Serge Laporte, France
$17.00
$65.00
Chardonnay | Will 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
$9.00
IPA | Orono Brewing 'Tubular' 7.2%, Orono
$11.00
IPA | Maine Beer Co 'Lunch' 7.0%, Freeport
$11.00
IPA | Boothbay Craft 'Thirsty Botanist' 7.0%
$11.00
Scottish Ale | Sheepscot Brewing 5.0%, Whitefield
$9.00
Stout | Guinness 4.2%, Away
$9.00
Witbier | Allagash 'White' 5.2%, Portland
$10.00
Cans & Bottles
Sour Ale | Banded Brewing; Biddeford, ME | 5.2%
$8.00
Cran Hard Seltzer | Dasche, Brunswick, ME | 6.3%
$9.50
Hard Cider | Freedom's Edge; Albion, ME | 6.2%
$8.00
Non-Alcoholic | Run Wild IPA
$8.00
Bud Lite
$7.00
Bud
$7.00
Miller Lite
$7.00
Sam Adams
$7.00
Corona
$7.00
Michelob
$7.00
*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
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.