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Boathouse Restaurant
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Boathouse Restaurant

Exciting Twists on New England Flavors

The moment you see the iconic Love KPT neon sign shining above the harbor, you know you’re in the right place. The Boathouse Restaurant is the liveliest gathering place in Kennebunkport, mixing creative craft cocktails with fresh Maine flavors and great times on the Kennebunk River.

Our Winter Hours
Open for Lunch & Dinner | 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Tuesday - Sunday (closed Mondays)
Happy Hour | Tuesday - Friday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Reservations available for our Coastal Lighthouse Village and select Holidays:
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Boathouse Winter Structure
A Local Favorite

Inspired Cuisine

Chef John Shaw’s “classic Maine” menu honors his coastal roots by emphasizing New England flavors and fresh Maine seafood, enhanced by the Asian influences he gained during his frequent travels to the Philippines. Our one-of-a-kind cuisine has a refined flair, such as lobster fried rice, pan-seared halibut, and Maine blueberry crisp.

Winter Dining Specials

Ends May 9, 2024
Enjoy our weekly specials this season:

Tuesday: Taco Tuesday! Enjoy $5 specialty tacos (changing weekly) and $5 house margaritas.
Wednesday: Wine Wednesday! Sip on 50% select glasses of wine and enjoy 50% off fresh oysters.
Thursday: Locals Day! Locals get 20% off everything on the menu, all day.
Sunday: Happy Hour! Enjoy an all-day happy hour to finish the weekend right!

*Excludes all major holidays.

Meet Chef
John Shaw

A graduate of the New England Culinary Institute, Shaw's culinary journey includes roles as Chef at Four Point's restaurant and Sheraton Resort Steamboat Springs, as well as Celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay adding to his accolades by praising Shaw’s culinary prowess, hailing his meal as the best in Maine that year.

Coastal Lighthouse Village

December 15, 2023 – March 17, 2024

This winter, the Coastal Lighthouse Village is back! Cozy up in your own private lighthouse nook and enjoy heart-warming bites and beverages with a festive backdrop.

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