Schooner Landing Restaurant

Fast and easy place to grab a bite to eat. Set up for tourists to the area… by the water. Food was good, not great but good. When you sit outside you order your food at the bar and they bring it out to you. Have to go back to the bar to get additional drinks. The clam/cod chowder was thin but good. Lobster rolls were good but have had better. Good place for a quick easy bite to eat.

Good food and fantastic oysters, terrific location. The service is basically order and pay upfront at the register and then a runner drops the food off. I'm not sure if it works this way inside the restaurant as well because we were sitting on an outdoor deck. The server brought our food quickly, but then never came back. Everyone else got a hot, tasty meal, but I ordered nachos, and unfortunately they were stone cold with congealed cheese. I think they must have been ready way before the other dinners were. Its a fun and busy atmosphere, but once the music started it was a bit loud.

Great place for a casual meal. Ordering is all at the bar, not really a proper sit down restaurant, but the bartender was very personable and friendly and food is brought to your table. Enjoyed local beer and delicious fried seafood, cocktail was decent. Recommend the sliders and the fried haddock. Seating available both inside and outside, but we enjoyed sitting outside right on the water and watching the tide change.

Schooner Landing is all about the vibes and atmosphere. Right on the water, they have lovely views and you can watch the tide come in and out. Often, they have live music at nights! Lots of outdoor, covered seating on picnic tables. You order your food and then it is delivered to your picnic table. Their fish tacos were fine, but not knock-your-socks-off good (just 2 for $22), so if you come here, come mainly for the good views and atmosphere where you can also find some food.

Wasn't sure what to expect when we asked our local friends how the food was and they said, "it's gotten better" but our meals were delicious. We went for seafood by the water close by the campground and the evening provided the perfect backdrop. I had the fried clam plate because I hadn't had them in years. They were whole belly and tender. My husband thought a little too tender cause the breading could've been crispier. He had the fish and chips and the fish was in small pieces which I really liked for the ratio of batter to fish! The best thing though was the clam chowder. I thought it was the best I ever had but it has to do with your preference. It was a thin creamy broth that was soooooo flavorful. The clams were not chewy, and tons of potatoes. Yeah, the service thing is weird to have to order up at the bar but the food came fast and hot. I would go back.

What a fun place to enjoy delicious seafood with a one of a kind atmosphere! The lobster roll was PACKED with meat from tail to claws. They do put lettuce on the roll and it’s your choice of butter or Mayo on the side. The buck a shuck oysters were delicious, my 10 year old tried her first ever oyster and is hooked. We danced, enjoyed the company of friends, ate and drank, and enjoyed the sounds and sights of the water. We also ordered: quesadillas and fish and chips. Everything was delicious! Damariscotta is the perfect little town and Schooners Landing is a great way to experience it.