John’s guidebook
Food scene
Odd Alewives Farm Brewery
99 Old Rte OneAmazing local farm brewery.
Newcastle Publick House
52 Main StGood beer selection, upscale pub food.
Shuck Station Raw Bar
68 Main StGreat oysters outdoors in damariscotta. (seasonal)
Riverside Butcher Co.
49 Main StFantastic meats, wine, beer and frozen prepared foods.
Rising Tide Co-Op
323 Main StGreat co-op. Excellent produce and everything else.
Spear's Farmstand
1520 Atlantic HwyGreat produce in Waldoboro.
Morse's Sauerkraut
3856 Washington RdOut-of-the way gourmet European food, and restaurant.
Oxbow Brewing Company
274 Jones Woods RdGreat brewery in the woods.
Great Lobster Pound, with a huge deck and great views. (seasonal)
30 locals recommend
Muscongus Bay Lobster
28 Landing RoadGreat Lobster Pound, with a huge deck and great views. (seasonal)
Wood fired specialties in this charming riverside spot. Great cocktails.
12 locals recommend
River House
27 Main StWood fired specialties in this charming riverside spot. Great cocktails.
City/town information
The twin villages are a great destination for groceries, restaurants and bookstores.
14 locals recommend
Damariscotta-Newcastle
The twin villages are a great destination for groceries, restaurants and bookstores.
Sightseeing
LaVerna Preserve - Hiking Area
Great cliffside hikes near New Harbor.
New Harbor
Great oceanside drive and village.