Damariscotta River Grill

Damariscotta River Grill "At the Damariscotta River Grill, we're known for our regional, comfort food," Chef Rick Hirsch noted. The Damariscotta River Grill -A True Taste of Maine
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"While there is a creative, fusion edge to some of our dishes, our uniqueness is really our simplicity."

09/14/2026

Damariscotta River Grill restaurant is hiring part time/full time servers and part time bartender. Stop by our restaurant during open hours or email us at [email protected]

A new show opens April 13 featuring seasoned artists Sandra Leinonen Dunn, Sandy Harper, Doug Houle, Susan Tilton Pecora...
04/13/2026

A new show opens April 13 featuring seasoned artists Sandra Leinonen Dunn, Sandy Harper, Doug Houle, Susan Tilton Pecora and Kimberly Skillin Traina. Five distinct styles and mediums explore a number of themes, each capturing a unique viewpoint depicting the natural beauty of Maine.

The “Art at the Grill” opening reception is Wednesday, April 15. Join us for a special Prix Fixe three course menu that will be offered for $29, with a choice of wine pairings for $10, or choose a selection from the regular menu, from 4 - 8:30 pm and celebrate the artists. A portion of the dinner proceeds will be used to fund a scholarship for a Lincoln Academy student pursuing an art education. Please call ahead to make a reservation. Stop in to enjoy beautiful art and delicious savory food offerings.

Art is on display through November 16.

We will be opening Sundays during the month of December.
12/04/2025

We will be opening Sundays during the month of December.

Twenty-one of Pemaquid Art Gallery’s talented artists share their varied styles, mediums and views of the beauty in Mai...
11/11/2025

Twenty-one of Pemaquid Art Gallery’s talented artists share their varied styles, mediums and views of the beauty in Maine landscape and wildlife at the Damariscotta River Grill. This comprehensive show opens November 11 and will be on exhibit through April 13. The “Art at the Grill” opening evening is Thursday, November 20. Join us for a special Prix Fixe three course menu that will be offered for $29, with a choice of wine pairings for $10, or choose a selection from the regular menu, from 4:30 - 7:30 pm. A portion of the dinner proceeds will be used to fund a scholarship for a Lincoln Academy student pursuing an art education.

This talented group of Midcoast Maine artists include Deb Arter, Stephen Busch, Dianne Dolan, Gwendolyn Evans, Sarah Fisher, Doug Houle, Hannah Ineson, Will Kefauver, Jan Kilburn, Katey Lapinski, Sally Loughridge, Jon Luoma, Judy Nixon, Deb Paul, Gary Smith, cindy Spencer, Liliana Thelander, Kimberly Traina, Barbara Vanderbilt, and Sherrie York.

The Pemaquid Group of Artists includes over 30 juried Maine artists whose mediums include painting, pastels, ceramics, printmaking, woodworking, and drawing. This year, PGA celebrates 96 continuous years of exhibitions, and its 64th year in the gallery at Lighthouse Park on Pemaquid Point. The Pemaquid Art Gallery is open from Memorial Day through Columbus Day. The award-winning PGA artists are all current residents of Lincoln County, whose work is also represented in collections across the country. The group includes both regionally and nationally known artists. Each year, the group opens to jurying new applicants who represent the best of the Midcoast art scene. PGA’s mission is to provide a venue for qualified area artists, enrich the cultural environment for area residents and visitors, and foster and support art education through financial donations.

We are hiring after school part-time kitchen help. Apply within or email us at timandtamara@gmail.com.
09/30/2025

We are hiring after school part-time kitchen help. Apply within or email us at [email protected].

09/25/2025

We are hiring after school part time kitchen help, year round. Apply in person or on line at [email protected].

A new show opens August 11 at the Damariscotta River Grill featuring seasoned artists Sandra Leinonen Dunn, Susan Tilton...
08/11/2025

A new show opens August 11 at the Damariscotta River Grill featuring seasoned artists Sandra Leinonen Dunn, Susan Tilton Pecora and Kimberly Skillin Traina. Three distinct styles and mediums explore a number of themes, each capturing a unique viewpoint depicting the natural beauty of Maine.

The Prix Fixe dinner for this art show is Wednesday, August 13 and will feature dishes from the home countries of the foreign students who came to work at the Grill this summer. We will have appetizers, entrees and desserts inspired by the cuisine of Thailand, Mongolia, Russia and Turkey. From Lahmacun (a Turkish flatbread) to Khuushuur (Mongolian meat pocket) Thai curried scallops and Russian blinis with Ikra (eggplant caviar), the Grill will provide a taste of the world!

Stop in to enjoy beautiful art and delicious savory food offerings. Art is on display through November 3.

We are hiring part time and full time servers with experience. Apply in person or on our website.
07/24/2025

We are hiring part time and full time servers with experience. Apply in person or on our website.

Congratulations to Lincoln Academy art student, David Winchenbach who received a scholarship from the Damariscotta River...
05/12/2025

Congratulations to Lincoln Academy art student, David Winchenbach who received a scholarship from the Damariscotta River Grill Art Program. A portion of the dinner proceeds from the Grill's Prix Fixe Artist dinners have been used to fund scholarships for students pursuing an art education or career.

David will be attending Alfred University to major in ceramics. David shares, “ Clay is just glorified mud, which can make vases, bowls, and mugs out of just lumps of soggy dirt, but that's not what the pieces tell us. We see excitement, joy, and maybe even pain because these lumps of soggy dirt were made to express emotions, which is okay. With my art, I want people to notice that emotions are being expressed loudly and clearly, in the hope that they will realize that it is normal. It is normal to feel angry to the point of shouting, it is normal to be sad to the point of depression, and it is completely normal to be uncomfortable to the point you have to get out.”

The current show, featuring Cassie Doyon, Marijke Felix Damrell and Elaine Hranich is on exhibit through June 23.

Congratulations to Lincoln Academy art student, David Winchenbach who will be receiving a scholarship from the Damarisco...
04/28/2025

Congratulations to Lincoln Academy art student, David Winchenbach who will be receiving a scholarship from the Damariscotta River Grill Art Program. David will be attending Alfred University to major in ceramics.

David shares, “ Clay is just glorified mud, which can make vases, bowls, and mugs out of just lumps of soggy dirt, but that's not what the pieces tell us. We see excitement, joy, and maybe even pain because these lumps of soggy dirt were made to express emotions, which is okay. With my art, I want people to notice that emotions are being expressed loudly and clearly, in the hope that they will realize that it is normal. It is normal to feel angry to the point of shouting, it is normal to be sad to the point of depression, and it is completely normal to be uncomfortable to the point you have to get out.”

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155 Main Street
Damariscotta, ME
04543

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 3pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 3pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 3pm - 8:30pm
Friday 3pm - 9pm
Saturday 3pm - 9pm
Sunday 3pm - 8pm

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