Schooner Landing Restaurant and Marina

Schooner Landing Restaurant and Marina ON THE WATERFRONT IN DOWNTOWN DAMARISCOTTA OPEN MAY THROUGH OCTOBER..
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CASUAL WATERFRONT DINING-- OUTSIDE SEATING--DOCKSIDE BAR--BEAUTIFUL VIEWS---TRADITIONAL LOCAL MAINE SEAFOOD MENU AS WELL AS STEAKS, BURGERS, AND PUB GRUB----FULL SERVICE BAR----LIVE MUSIC ALL SUMMER INSIDE AND OUT

On Monday 09/07 we are only going to be open for lunch. We will have live music from 12:30-3:30! Happy Labor Day Weekend...
09/04/2026

On Monday 09/07 we are only going to be open for lunch. We will have live music from 12:30-3:30! Happy Labor Day Weekend!

Labor Day Weekend Music Schedule!
09/04/2026

Labor Day Weekend Music Schedule!

Two years ago today, September 1st, we all awoke to news that Schooner Landing had caught fire. Whether you found out at...
09/01/2026

Two years ago today, September 1st, we all awoke to news that Schooner Landing had caught fire. Whether you found out at 2:30 in the morning like we did or after you woke up and rolled over, scrolling on your phone at 9 a.m., I’m sure the gut punch was universal.

The fire at Schooner was my first experience witnessing such destruction. I wished for a giant rain bucket to dump onto the blaze, stopping it before it reached the bar…the kitchen…the docks…but bit by bit, the bargains became cheapened as the fire had infiltrated each room.

Schooner wasn’t just a building; she was an entity. She breathed life. On that day of the fire, Alyson assured us that she was still breathing, barely, but she was there. We felt that slow pulse all day long. None of us wanted to leave. We spent the whole day at Schooner, scared, I think, knowing that once we left and went to bed, we would wake up and realize that this wasn’t just a bad dream…

Many thanks to the firemen and women who put out this fire. Who stopped it from reaching further onto our docks, from reaching the boats or other nearby buildings. Many thanks to those who brought us coffee and food. Who gave hugs and cried. Who helped us organize our benefit, attend it, and donated towards it. We are so thankful to you.

It’s hard looking at your future and wondering if the universe is sending you a message. Our livelihood burnt down…to a pile of rubble. Caleb had just signed on to be part owner the winter before, Steven had his first season managing, Mindy and I spent the night before the fire talking about how Schooner is where we feel like we are supposed to be…and just like that…it was gone. Cue Scott and Katie Folsom…just when you’re feeling hopeless, they both worked quickly and diligently to figure out HOW we can reopen. They made sure that there was a future not only for all of us, but for our community as well. A lot of those early ideas didn’t end up panning out, but that’s OK because we actually learned a lot operating these past two seasons. I believe collectively we will figure out how to make this all work out, season after season.

As I brought two of our international students to the bus stop today, they wanted to be dropped off at the restaurant. They didn’t know if anyone was there, but Odie wanted to say goodbye to his flattop grill. We ran into Shawn and Dan, their kitchen co-workers, and I stopped counting how many hugs were exchanged. Even when you’re from all the way across the world, Schooner can feel like home.

There are so many factors that go into running a high-volume seasonal restaurant. But a team of people who care deeply about a place, an entity, is definitely key. That team includes you all as well, all of you who love Schooner. You’re on our team. Thanks for playing with us this summer.

-Meg

Goodbye August! Hello September!
08/31/2026

Goodbye August! Hello September!

Updated Fall Hours! We are closing a little earlier than expected this season (September 27th) in order to Strike the Se...
08/30/2026

Updated Fall Hours! We are closing a little earlier than expected this season (September 27th) in order to Strike the Set and prepare for the rebuilding of a real kitchen and small pub room! Thank you all for an amazing season! We can't believe how lucky we are :)

Fun stuff this weekend folks! Jeff & Derrick kicking us off Thursday, Free Oyster Friday with The Oystermen Friday...The...
08/27/2026

Fun stuff this weekend folks! Jeff & Derrick kicking us off Thursday, Free Oyster Friday with The Oystermen Friday...

Then we have The Mighty Bon Temps. Last time they played it rained! They're so much fun! And then Cuban dance party on Sunday with Primo Cubano!

Tuesday's Music! Thank you Mark!
08/25/2026

Tuesday's Music! Thank you Mark!

Music with Dani Tribesmen today, Saturday 8/22 rain or shine 🌧️☀️
08/22/2026

Music with Dani Tribesmen today, Saturday 8/22 rain or shine 🌧️☀️

Second half of the week!!! Come down and party!
08/20/2026

Second half of the week!!! Come down and party!

You asked, we delivered! We now carry a dry c***r!
08/19/2026

You asked, we delivered! We now carry a dry c***r!

Address

40 Main Street
Damariscotta, ME
04543

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11:30am - 8pm
Thursday 11:30am - 8pm
Friday 11:30am - 8pm
Saturday 11:30am - 8pm
Sunday 11:30am - 8pm

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