Restaurants in Harpswell: Maine Lobster and Seafood Restaurants at Their Best
Fresh Maine lobster and seafood from the waters that surround the coastal communities of Bailey Island, Orr’s Island and Cundy’s Harbor on the Great Island, are the food lovers reward when traveling to this beautiful part of Maine. Ice cream shops, pizza and burgers take out stands and some of the best steak dinner restaurants can be found right here in the town of Harpswell.
BIGS – Bailey Island General Store
2124 Harpswell Islands RoadBailey Island, ME 04003 Directional Map
hours: Open year round, 6:00 am – 8:00 pm Mon-Sun
phone: 207-833-2400
BIGS – Bailey Island General Store is Not Just a Store! Open year round starting at 6 am – Serving full breakfasts, pizza, lobster rolls, hot and cold subs, etc. Eat in or take out. Full grocery line including beer and wine. Screen repair on premises.
Bailey Island Tiffins Ice Cream
2 Shoestring Lane
Bailey Island, ME 04003 Directional Map
hours: mid-May through mid-September 11 am – 7 pm
After Labor Day weekends only until mid-October
phone: 833-6053
email: bitiffins@yahoo.com
website: www.tiffinsicecream.com
A seasonal soft serve ice cream shop near the end of Bailey Island. We serve creamy, fresh ice cream, treats, hot dogs and drinks. Stop by for a little B.I.T.
Block and Tackle Restaurant 
843 Cundy’s Harbor Rd.Harpswell, ME 04079 Directional Map
hours: Mon – Fri, 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sat 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sun 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
phone: 207-725-5690
Featuring fresh seafood, daily specials and homemade desserts. We are a small family-operated restaurant celebrating 27 years of quality food and service. Located in the heart of Cundy’s Harbor. We look forward to serving you. Open May 19 to mid-September.
Common Table 
1719 Harpswell Neck Rd.Harpswell, ME 04079 Directional Map
hours: daily 8:00 am – 8:00 pm, year round
phone: 207-833-5564
email: deb@commontable.com
website: www.commontable.com
The perfect place to meet, eat, and sleep, Common Table offers B & B, special event and prix fixe meals, meeting space, weddings and more. Newly renovated 1 bedroom apartment that easily sleeps 4 people is now available for vacation rental. Plenty of storage for gear! 7 day stay minimum. Competitive pricing. Contact Deb at 207-833-5564 or deb@commontable.com for more information.
Cook’s Lobster House 
P.O. Box 1268 Garrison Cove Rd.
Bailey Island, ME 04003 Directional Map
hours: Sun – Thu, 11:30 am – 9:00 pm
phone: 207-833-2818
fax: 207-833-5851
email: cooks@cookslobster.com
website: www.cookslobster.com
Oceanside, beautiful views, world’s only Cribstone Bridge. Inside and outside seating. Tour and charter boats. Lobster bakes, wedding rehearsal dinners and receptions, lobsters shipped anywhere. Fireworks, tuna tournament.
Dolphin Marina and Restaurant 
515 Basin Point RdHarpswell, ME 04079 Directional Map
hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm May to Oct
phone: 207-833-6000
fax: 207-833-5671
email: info@dolphinmarinaandrestaurant.com
website: www.dolphinmarinaandrestaurant.com
Sitting on the water’s edge of picturesque Potts Harbor at the tip of Basin Point, the Dolphin serves fresh seafood and their world famous fish chowder while overlooking Casco Bay and its islands.
Erica’s Seafood Inc.
Basin Point (just before Dolphin Marina)
Harpswell, ME 04079
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hours: Open Mother’s Day weekend thru Columbus Day daily, 11am-7pm. Off season by appointment only. phone: 207-833-7354
email: hntandr2@aol.com
website: www.ericasseafood.com
Retail and wholesale lobsters and ice. Boat accessible, working waterfront dock on Casco Bay. Scenic and kid friendly. Now offering takeout from our cart at the wharf.
Estes Lobster House 
1906 Harpswell Neck RoadHarpswell, ME 04079 Directonal Map
hours: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm daily, May – Oct
phone: 207-833-7775
email: esteslobster@gmail.com
website: www.esteslobsterhouse.com
Follow Route 123 ’til you come to the sea. Serving lobsters, seafood, chicken, chowders, sandwiches and salads for over 60 years. Enjoy ocean views from every seat and sunset patio with fire pit. And you don’t want to miss our Lobster Mac & Cheese featured on “Throwdown! with Bobby Flay” on The Food Network.
Giant Stairs Seafood Grille 
2118 Harpswell Island Rd.Bailey Island, ME 04003 Directional Map
hours: Open 7 days/week breakfast, lunch & dinner. Call for hours
phone: 207-833-5000
We may be small, but our seafood stands tall. Lobster rolls, burgers, haddock chowder, etc. Eat-in or Take-out. Open 7 days/week breakfast, lunch and dinner. Call for hours.
Holbrook’s Wharf Snack Bar & Grille 
984 Cundy’s Harbor RoadHarpswell, ME 04079 Directional Map
hours: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm daily from May to September
phone: 207-729-9050
email: info@holbrookcommunityfoundation.org
website: www.holbrookcommunityfoundation.org
Enjoy fresh seafood on the wharf overlooking Cundy’s Harbor, one of Maine’s last remaining working harbors. Come by land or sea and let us serve you chowder, lobster, burgers, and other Maine favorites.
Salt Cod Cafe 
1894 Harpswell Islands RoadOrr’s Island, ME 04066 Directional Map
hours: Memorial Day – Mid June Weekends 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Mid June – Mid Sep Daily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
phone: 207-833-6210, 1-877-4CHOWDA
email: sales@princespecialtyseafood.com
website: www.princespecialtyseafood.com
Unique outdoor cafe on Orr’s Island, overlooking Harpswell Sound, serving award-winning Orr’s Island Seafood Chowder, fresh lobster and crabmeat rolls, sandwiches, and homemade baked goods.
Wheelhouse Cafe
419 Harpswell Island RoadEast Harpswell, ME 04079 Directional Map
hours: Open until Saturday, Oct. 22nd! Mon-Sat: 11am – 7pm
phone: 207.725.0899
email: chelsea@wheelhousecafe.com
website: www.wheelhousecafe.com
The cafe is a family run business located at the peak of Great Island Boatyard. During the fall, we offer paninis, pizza, soup, chicken pot pies, and more for lunch and dinner. We also have baked good from scratch! Stop in and try some or call ahead to order pies, muffins, cookies or even chicken potpie and much more! We have expanded hours and menu offerings in the Summer.
