The Boathouse Waterfront Restaurant - Kennebunkport, Maine

Boathouse Restaurant

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 Fall Hours
Lunch & Dinner | Wed - Monday | 12 - 8 pm
Happy Hour | Mon, Wed-Fri, all day Sun | 3 - 5 pm

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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.

Christmas Prelude at The Boathouse Restaurant - Kennebunkport, Maine - New England

Coastal Lighthouse Village - Boathouse Waterfront Restaurant - Kennebunkport, Maine

Weekly specials at The Boathouse Waterfront Restaurant - Kennebunkport, Maine

Christmas at the Boathouse Restaurant - Kennebunkport, Maine

Holiday Dining - Boathouse Restaurant - Kennebunkport, Maine

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A Local Favorite

Christmas Prelude at The Boathouse

From December 5th to 15th, join the holiday festivities at The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Restaurant. Named HGTV’s "#2 Christmas Town in America," Kennebunkport’s Christmas Prelude is a New England tradition filled with twinkling lights, festive cheer, and unforgettable memories!

Our special restaurant hours for Christmas Prelude are: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday, open 12-8PM; Friday-Saturday, open 12-9PM (closed Tuesdays)

Coastal Lighthouse Village

Enter our festive Coastal Lighthouse Village for a unique dining experience with seaside bites, cozy cocktails, and Maine-inspired nautical decor! Each custom-built Lighthouse seats 4, 6, or 8 guests. While heated, we recommend dressing warmly or bringing a blanket. Reservations have a two-hour dining limit.

Opening Friday December 20th

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Weekly Specials

Savor unforgettable flavors and unbeatable specials—where great food, drinks, and good times come together!

Mondays: Date Night includes a rotating selection of two entrées and a bottle of wine for $60 (plus tax + gratuity), 4-8pm.
Wednesdays: 'Wine Down' with 50% off select glasses of wine and 50% off fresh oysters, 12-8pm.
Thursdays: Locals' Night offers 20% off your check to residents of York County Maine, 12-8pm.
Sundays: All-Day Happy Hour -- cheers to winter fun, 12-8pm.

Holiday Dining

Festive vibes, great food, crafted cocktails, and holiday cheer await!

Thanksgiving Day: Closed
Christmas Eve: Open, 12–8 PM.
Christmas Day: Closed
New Year's Eve:

Lunch: Lunch: 12-4pm (walk-in only)
Party: Rock the Boat New Year's Eve Party, 8pm-12:15am. Buy Tickets

New Year's Day: Closed

New Year's Eve Party

Ring in 2025 at The Boathouse in Kennebunkport with drinks, dancing, a photobooth, and a midnight toast! Enjoy music, sweet treats, and unforgettable memories!

From 8pm - 12:15 am

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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.