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
Pemaquid Oysters*
1/2 Dozen | $16; Dozen | $30 or Six of Each | $45
On the Half Shell
Three Ring Circus
dairy-free, gluten-free
Pan Roast
Savory Cream Stew
gluten-free
Fried
Cajun Mayo
Flatbreads
Pancetta
$13.00
Caramelized onions, tomato sauce, mozzarella
Brie
$13.00
Green apple, caramelized onion, arugula, hot honey
Starters
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
Tempura Fried Shrimp
$15.00
Old Bay seasoning, ranchovy sauce
Potato Cakes with Smoked Salmon
$19.00
Similar to our latkes but decked out with smoked salmon and chive sour cream
Buffalo Chicken Eggrolls
$12.00
Creamy buffalo chicken filling, blue cheese dressing
Char Sui Pork Burnt Ends
$16.00
Gluten Free without Wontons (Not celiac). Smoked fatty pork ends, glazed with salty-sweet Chinese style BBQ sauce, with scallions and crispy wontons
Shrimp Bruschetta
$20.00
Gluten Free with Gluten Free Bread. Wild caught petit shrimp, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, basil, sautéed in garlic butter, grilled ciabatta for swooping
Mussels
$17.00
Gluten Free with Gluten Free Bread. Pemaquid Mussels; garlic upon garlic, butter, shallots, wine and julienne of vegetables, ciabatta bread
Yellowfin Tuna*
$19.00
Seared RARE, miso-ginger pea shoot salad, wasabi mayo and soy glaze
gluten-free
Mediterranean Plate
$15.00
Hummus, tomato & cucumber salad, kalamata olives za'atar olive oil and house made Israeli flatbread
Fish Tacos
Fried haddock, grilled flour tortilla, fresh Pico de Gallo and cajun mayo
For Three$18.00
Lobster Cake Appetizer
$19.00
Two lobster cakes on a bed of sweet corn sauce
Fried Brussels Sprouts
$16.00
Tossed in a savory sauce with bacon and parmesan
Brûléed Brie
$15.00
Maine blueberry chutney, fall spiced nuts, crostini
Salads
Dressings: White balsamic mustard | Miso-sesame-ginger | Blue cheese | Caesar | Seasoned O&V | Red wine & honey vinaigrette. Add to any salad: Grilled chicken breast | $13; Grilled salmon | $18; Grilled shrimp | $13; Seared yellowfin tuna RARE* | $18; River Grill rub grilled Hanger Steak | $26
Nutty Greens
Mesclun greens, spiced nuts, dried cranberries, red onion, Great Hill Blue cheese; white balsamic mustard vinaigrette
gluten-free
Full Size$15.00
Half Size$12.00
Greek Salad
Romaine, creamy Bulgarian feta, kalamata olives, preserved lemon, bell pepper, cukes, red onion, pepperoncini, tomato; olive oil & red wine vinegar
gluten-free
Full Size$15.00
Half Size$12.00
Steak Salad*
$38.00
Gluten Free (not Celiac). River Grill rub hanger steak, mesclun greens, carrot, radish, cukes and red onion; blue cheese dressing
Caesar Salad
Romaine, creamy house Caesar, croutons
Full Size$15.00
Half Size$12.00
Add Anchovies
$2.00
Arugula & Beet Salad
Arugula, mesclun greens, pickled beets, crumbled goat cheese, cumin toasted almonds, red onion; red wine & honey vinaigrette
(Not celiac) Half rack of ribs, Maine maple BBQ sauce, River Grill mash and cole slaw
gluten-free
Grilled Hanger
$42.00
Gluten Free w/o Onions (Not Celiac). Bourbon brown sugar glaze, fried onions, River Grill Mash and asparagus
Pan Seared Scallops
$32.00
Pancetta and fontina arancini, gremolata, hazelnut crumble, sauteed greens
Potato Crusted Salmon
$30.00
Crispy potato over grilled salmon, cool orzo salad with capers, fennel confit and red pepper, asparagus, balsamic glaze
Seafood Fettuccini
$34.00
Scallops, shrimp and crab tossed in parmesan cream over fresh fettuccini
Lobster Cakes
$35.00
Tender lobster cakes, lightly herbed, crumbed and sautéed, with sweet corn sauce, rice pilaf and veg
Blue Cheese Crusted Grilled Beef Tenderloin
Port wine demi, candied pepper-bacon, River Grill mash and asparagus with one four oz tenderloin
$38.00
With Two Four oz Tenderloins$48.00
Steak & Cakes
$45.00
Grilled beef tenderloin, herb butter, a pair of lobster cakes on sweet corn sauce, River Grill mash and asparagus
Thai Seafood Stew
$33.00
Gluten Free / Enjoy Vegan with Heiwa Tofu in place of seafood. Coconut red curry broth loaded with fish, wild caught petit shrimp, scallops and mussels, with pad Thai noodles
Sea Bake
$37.00
Scallops, wild caught American petit shrimp, crab baked with sherry and herbed cracker topping, rice pilaf and veg
Baked Haddock
$29.00
Baked with a dusting of seasoned crumbs, served with tartar sauce, rice pilaf and veg
Broiled Seafood
$44.00
Lightly crumbed haddock, salmon, scallops, wild caught American petit shrimp; sautéed lobster cake, sweet corn sauce, rice pilaf, veg
Broiled Scallops
$35.00
Tender scallops, topped with lightly herbed bread crumbs, baked with white wine and butter, rice pilaf and veg
Bar Favorites
Choose a Side: Chips or cloe slaw. Substitute Sides: Garden Salad | $2, Special salad from menu | $4, Dinner menu side | $3
Good Ole' Burger
$20.00
Enjoy Vegetarian as a Chipotle Bean Burger (Gluten Free Bun avail). Lettuce, tomato and onion
Cheese or Bacon
$2.50
Jalapeno Relish or Fried Onion
$1.00
Grilled Chicken Bun
$23.00
Gluten Free Bun Avail. Grilled chicken breast, fresh mozz, cajun mayo, bacon, lettuce, tomato and onion
Haddock Bun
$22.00
Gluten Free Bun Avail. Baked with a dusting of seasoned crumbs, homemade tartar sauce, (fried if you like)
Sides
Hootenanny Ciabatta & Bread Sticks
Small$5.00
Large$7.00
Israeli Flatbread
$6.00
Sauteed Veg
$6.00
gluten-free
River Grill Mashed Potatoes
$6.00
gluten-free
Grilled Asparagus
$6.00
Gluten Free (not celiac)
Sauteed Brussels
$6.00
gluten-free
Orzo Salad
$5.00
Cole Slaw
$4.00
*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.