The Oarweed - Ogunquit

For more than twenty years, we've been visiting Oarweed and trying lobster dishes at various restaurants. The lobster here, whether served whole, in a hearty sa... read more For more than twenty years, we've been visiting Oarweed and trying lobster dishes at various restaurants. The lobster here, whether served whole, in a hearty salad, or as a gigantic lobster BLT, is undoubtedly the best in the area. The stunning view included at no additional charge enhances this dining experience even further. We highly recommend Oarweed.

The Oarweed is the type of restaurant that’s becoming rare. It’s authentic, sincere, and focuses wholeheartedly on the quality of its food rather than chasing r... read more The Oarweed is the type of restaurant that’s becoming rare. It’s authentic, sincere, and focuses wholeheartedly on the quality of its food rather than chasing ratings or reviews. We enjoyed an incredible experience and had the best meal of our trip here. Many thanks to the Oarweed team—don’t miss their lobster roll!

Great place located at the end of the Marginal Cliff Walk. We had to wait a little to be seated because it was quite busy, but our table was in a cozy corner wi... read more Great place located at the end of the Marginal Cliff Walk. We had to wait a little to be seated because it was quite busy, but our table was in a cozy corner with an amazing view of the water. The clam chowder was rich and flavorful, the lobster roll came as a salad (served with a bag of chips), and the blueberry pie was absolutely fantastic. Their famous lemony dressing definitely lived up to the hype! It’s not cheap, but I think it was worth it. We walked here, but there is a parking lot next door (parking costs $20).

I've eaten at Oarweed three times over the past year, and my experiences have ranged from exceptional to just satisfactory. The quality of service and food vari... read more I've eaten at Oarweed three times over the past year, and my experiences have ranged from exceptional to just satisfactory. The quality of service and food varies with each visit. At times, I've had to wait a long time for a table, while other visits saw me seated immediately. The main allure of this restaurant is the breathtaking waterfront view at Perkins Cove, which provides a stunning backdrop for your meal. If you're looking for a memorable experience, be sure to time your visit for sunset. The food can be inconsistent. I’ve tried various dishes, including the seafood chowder (4/5), shrimp cocktail (3.5/5), and crab dip (a perfect 6/5, though sadly removed from the menu because the owner is too stingy with crab - BRING BACK THE CRAB DIP!). The replacement, artichoke and spinach dip, was decent (3/5). Other items like the seafood trio (4/5), crab cakes (3.5/5), and blueberry beer (5/5) were enjoyable as well. Despite the fluctuating food quality, the gorgeous setting alone makes this place worth a visit.

What a fantastic place! The food is not only delicious, but the host (possibly the owner?) was incredibly friendly and helpful. Attitude truly makes a differenc... read more What a fantastic place! The food is not only delicious, but the host (possibly the owner?) was incredibly friendly and helpful. Attitude truly makes a difference. Now, about the food… I had a bowl of the seafood chowder, and it was perfect! I highly recommend it over the clam chowder, which I found to be lacking in seasoning. The lobster roll is exactly what you hope it would be—generous chunks of lobster with just the right amount of mayo and seasoning. The haddock sandwich was equally delightful. I can't wait to come back!