The Boathouse Waterfront Restaurant - Kennebunkport, Maine

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. For questions and non-reservation inquiries, don't hesitate to contact us at 207-967-8225 or dining@boathouseme.com.

Our Hours
Lunch & Dinner | Daily, 11:30 am - 9 pm
Happy Hour | Mon - Thurs, 3 - 5 pm
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Indoor Dining: Walk-ins only. No Reservations.

DINING

Reservations

Our KRC hotel guests receive exclusive access to dining reservations at our Kennebunkport Resort Collection restaurants. Contact us at stay@boathouseme.com for assistance in securing advance reservations at most of our unique restaurants.

Please note: The Boathouse Restaurant and The Dory do not take reservations, however, Boathouse Hotel guests do receive preferred placement on the Boathouse Restaurant waitlist.

Rock the Boat New Year's Eve Party at The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Restaurant

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A Local Favorite

December 31st, 2025 | 9PM-Midnight Rock the Boat New Year's Eve

Bid farewell to 2025 and welcome 2026 at the most electrifying New Year's Eve extravaganza in downtown Kennebunkport! Kick off the night with our signature cocktail, beer, or wine. Get ready to groove as we spin the hottest tracks, keeping the dance floor alive until the early hours.

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September 21-28, 2025 Maine Lobster Week

Join us for a buttery delicious dining experience as we celebrate Maine Lobster Week, sponsored by the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative, where participating Kennebunkport restaurants will be serving additional special lobster menus to raise awareness and appreciation for our beloved lobster community!

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.

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.

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