Thistle Inn Restaurant

We only had dinner here, but it was excellent across the board! Food, service and atmosphere were all phenomenal. We will definitely return when in the area again!

Our entrees were delicious (stuffed Cod special, blackened Salmon and baked Haddock) and beautifully presented! The Caesar salad was great, but the Calamari appetizer was disappointing with heavily battered small Calamari rings and quite pricey.
Very good service from all the staff!
The new owners have definitely kicked things up a notch with fresh paint and great contemporary dinnerware.
Definitely repeat visits from us in the future!

Oh, honey, let me spill the tea on our divine night at Thistle in Boothbay Harbor. Picture this: seven fabulous souls, anointed by the gastronomic god himself, gathered for a soirée of epicurean ecstasy.

Enter Kourtnee, our server extraordinaire. Move over, mere mortals – Kourtnee's finesse elevated our dining escapade to a celestial level. The culinary symphony commenced with a rack of lamb so unctuous, it had us questioning if we were still on Earth. Seared scallops to die for? More like a succulent serenade to the taste buds.

The filet, darling, strutted onto our plates with such swagger, even wagyu blushed in inadequacy. And the salmon? Fresh as a sea breeze, it practically swam onto our plates straight from Poseidon's backyard.

Let's talk libations – the Thistle, a bourbon concoction so marvelous, it's practically a potion of perfection. The blueberry mojito? Sipping it was like lounging on a beach in Maine, sand between our toes, and waves of flavor crashing over us. As for the grasshopper, it waltzed with our creme brulee in a dance of dessert divinity.

Thistle, you're not a restaurant; you're a culinary wizard's secret lair. Kourtnee, you're the culinary sorceress who made our evening spellbinding. Critics, take notes – Thistle doesn't just serve food; it orchestrates an opulent ode to indulgence. Bravo, Thistle, bravo! 👏

Thistle Inn is under new management and the food is delicious. Compliments to the chef!! We enjoyed Scallops, onion soup, spinach salad and latkes. Be aware there is an up charge for bread at your table.

We just had dinner here. Amazing food, but pricey! Bread was extra charge. Waitress was great!

Off the beaten path away from the touristy waterfront. Had no trouble getting a table on a Saturday night (the online reservations and phone reservation systems seem to be on the fritz). The food and drinks were sensational. Had delicious mussels in curry sauce as an appetizer, surf & turf, and a beet salad with scallops between the two of us. Bar drinks were also top-notch. Would definitely return next time we're in town.

The inn was very nice. Our room was clean and spacious, the bed was super comfortable. Very nice location, short walk to the waterfront. We had a fabulous dinner at the restaurant. Excellent food and service (Amy was great!), craft cocktail (the thistle) was delicious and the ambiance was lovely.

Went there for dinner. Delicious farm to table fare with a friendly wait staff. Really a wonderful night out.

Holy moly!! This place is Amazing. We prefer two gales of wine, muscles and their lobster special dinner option. The muscles were the best I have ever eaten! They were out of this world. I wish they came with a bit more bread! The lobster special had lobster, corn risotto and some sort of reduction I can’t remember. Lobster tails were kind of chewy but risotto was very good. A bit sweet with reduction but with a bit lemon juice and black pepper it was delicious. Our server was super friendly and the atmosphere was very romantic. I wish I could stop by to have another serving of muscles! Definitely would recommend!!

Had a delicious dinner in the bar. Sharon, our bartender was excellent and makes a mean Old Fashioned!

Salad was excellent. We had the steak tips, good, not great. . Drinks were high priced. $12 for margarita, but add $2 for bar stock tequilla, . My husband had a martini, $14, add $2 for absolute vodka. Wonder what was on the drink before the liquor was added. $125 for shared salad, 2 steak tip dinners, 1 shared desert and a cocktail each. There was really nothing special that would make us want to go back. Probably wont go there again.

This establishment is a classy, jazz playing in the background. A well thought out menu. The martini is made with care. The food is delicious and worth the $$$ price. The carrot cake is unusual and very delicious. I highly recommend this establishment. Cheers. 5 of 5 forks.

Service and food excellent on Sat. Night. Made my visit to BH special. Wonderful 60th bday dinner. Thank you.

Outstanding food, service, atmosphere, and fairly priced. Close to downtown but removed from the hustle. Outdoor seating is very comfortable. So glad we picked this place!

Fine dining in a historic home built in 1861 for a prominent sea captain. The atmosphere is great. On a frigid January night, the Thistle was warm and welcoming. Don't miss out on the amazing sautéed local mussels, absolutely bursting with flavor. I ordered the lazy lobster. The lobster was cooked to perfection, though the risotto was a little too lemony for my tastes. I wish I'd saved room for the blueberry pie, which looked delicious. Jersey, my waiter, was attentive and entertaining, and made for a memorable dining experience. I will definitely be back.

Food was absolutely outrageous! We came here for Thanksgiving dinner...everything cooked to perfection. The owners are wonderful and engaging. We did a wine pairing and they were spot on & so knowledgeable. Service was 100%
Excellent food & service. Great atmosphere too!!

Second time in a week we had dinner at the thisle inn. Did not disappoint. Fresh seafood and great tasting risotto made for a wonderful meal. My husband had the chicken which he said was delicious as well as a large serving. Finished up with the chocolate cake — perfect. Service and staff was great.

We've always had great meals at the Thistle. This is a great place to enjoy a romantic dinner, especially in the Fall when the heartier meals come out and the wood stove is glowing. Make reservations for sure!
12/21 So we went back in December for a second delicious meal at the Thistle, and they didn't disappoint. It is such a treat to dine there, both service and menu choices are excellent. The wine selection is great (keep those Montepulcianos coming!), and I would hope and pray they never change the recipe for their pumpkin soup which is PHENOMENAL!!

Excellent appetizers- the chowder was one of the best I have had, the salad was delish, and the risotto and lobster were cooked perfectly. Also, if you are bourbon fan, THIS IS YOUR PLACE!! The bartender is from Kentucky and can talk bourbons ALL. DAY. Hi LONG. We are collectors and appreciate good selections and also ‘interesting’ options, and this did not disappoint. Normally we are bourbon straight, neat. But he offered ‘the best old fashioned’ with a fantastic bourbon, and did not disappoint. One of the only restaurants open year ‘round, and as this was our first ‘off season’ trip to ME, and were struggling for great food options, we would highly recommend!!! CHEERS!! K&T.

Unbelievable food. Been coming here for years did not realize they allow dogs. Had the best meal of scallops with maple glaze, bacon and risotto and spinach. To die for. My wife had delicious salmon. The cucumber lemonade was absolutely fantastic. Very creative and delicious. Kudos to the fabulous creative chef.