The Boathouse Waterfront Restaurant - Kennebunkport, Maine
Boathouse Restaurant
The Boathouse Restaurant - Spring into Summer Kennebunkport, Maine - New England

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, 12 - 8 pm
Happy Hour | Mon - Thurs, 3 - 5 pm
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Indoor Dining: Walk-ins only. No Reservations.

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Reservations

Please Note: The Boathouse Restaurant typically operates on a walk-in basis and does not accept reservations. However, guests staying at the Boathouse Hotel may request a reservation in advance by speaking with the host stand, contacting the Front Desk, or emailing stay@boathouseme.com

Falling dining specials at The Boathouse Waterfront Restaurant
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Rock the Boat New Year's Eve Party at The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Restaurant
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A Local Favorite

Fall Dining Specials

Indulge in delicious seasonal dining specials! Beginning Sun. Oct 26th

Taco Tuesday: $10 Tacos changing weekly & $10 house margarita 

Wine Wednesday: 50% off select glasses of wine and fresh oysters

Locals' Thursday: 20% off of your check to residents of York County.

Sunday: ALL Day Happy Hour

Holiday Dining

Join us for delicious holiday dining at The Boathouse Waterfront Restaurant! 

Thanksgiving | Thurs, Nov 27: CLOSED

Christmas Eve | Wed, Dec 24: Open 12-8pm - regular hours and standard dinner menu

Christmas Day | Thurs, Dec 25: CLOSED

New Year's Eve | Wed, Dec 31: Walk-in lunch 12-4PM & Four course Pre-fixe dinner 4-8PM, $150++ per person. Make a Reservation

New Year’s Day | Thurs, Jan. 1: Open 12-8pm - regular hours and standard dinner menu

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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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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