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Boathouse Restaurant
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Boathouse Restaurant

Exciting Twists on New England Flavors

You know you're in the right place when you see the iconic Love KPT neon sign shining above the harbor. 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 Spring Hours
Open daily for Lunch & Dinner | 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Happy Hour | Mondays - Fridays 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Walk-ins only. No Reservations.

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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.

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.

Boathouse Happenings

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