Oarweed Restaurant Information

Oarweed Restaurant at 65 Perkins Cove Rd, Ogunquit, ME 03907 is a longtime seafood landmark beside the entrance to Marginal Way. Opened in 1963, it built its identity around Maine lobster, clams, chowder, and Atlantic views from indoor, porch, and patio seating. The key fact before making the trip: Oarweed is currently closed following the December 2024 fire. Although its official site still references an earlier 2026 return, current Ogunquit sources now list a spring 2027 reopening.

What Is Oarweed Restaurant Known For?

Oarweed is primarily known for classic Maine seafood in an ocean-edge setting. The restaurant started with lobster and clams, while its later menu expanded to chowders, baked seafood, lobster rolls, crab, scallops, desserts, and cocktails. Its location is a major part of the experience: the restaurant sits on Oarweed Cove at the start of Marginal Way, overlooking the rocky Atlantic coast.

Best Dishes to Order at Oarweed Restaurant

For a first visit after Oarweed reopens, start with dishes that define its old menu. Note that these are prices currently displayed on the restaurant's website and may not represent the future 2027 menu.

Oarweed Seafood Chowder - $10 cup / $12 bowl. This is the richer starter, combining clams, haddock, lobster, and shrimp in a creamy, buttery broth. Order it if you want several types of seafood without committing to a full lobster dinner.

Maine Lobster Roll - $29.50. Fresh-picked Maine lobster gets only a touch of mayonnaise, keeping the focus on the lobster rather than heavy dressing. It is the simplest first-timer choice.

Boiled Maine Lobster - $25 to $62, depending on the listed size from 1¼ to 3 pounds. It comes with drawn butter and delivers the traditional Maine lobster experience with little embellishment.

Seafood Trio - $27.50. Stuffed shrimp, haddock, and scallops come baked beneath buttery crumbs. Choose this if you prefer baked seafood and want variety on one plate.

Food, Service & Atmosphere Review

Past diners consistently highlight the ocean view, lobster dishes, chowder, and relaxed coastal atmosphere. Customer feedback also describes friendly service and reasonable pacing, though experiences were not universally strong: some diners considered the food merely good rather than exceptional, while review summaries note complaints about value, portion size, and occasional service inconsistency.

The setting remains Oarweed's clearest differentiator. Indoor, porch, and patio areas were designed around Atlantic views, making the restaurant particularly appealing before or after walking Marginal Way.

Is Oarweed Restaurant Worth Visiting?

Yes,once it actually reopens. Oarweed makes the most sense for visitors who want traditional Maine seafood paired with a Perkins Cove location rather than a modern or experimental dining experience. For now, do not head there expecting a meal: current local sources place its return in spring 2027.

FAQ

Is Oarweed Restaurant open now?
No. Current Ogunquit sources list it as temporarily closed following the fire, with reopening planned for spring 2027.

Will the old Oarweed menu return in 2027?
That has not been confirmed by the sources reviewed. The official website still displays its earlier menu and prices, so use them as a reference rather than a confirmed reopening menu.

Where is Oarweed Restaurant located?
It is at 65 Perkins Cove Rd, Ogunquit, ME 03907, beside Oarweed Cove near the beginning of Marginal Way.

Business Info

What People's Say About Place

10 of us showed up at 6:45 p.m. and were easily accommodated at two tables put together. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. We ordered and the food came in a reasonable length of time given how many of us there were. The food itself was good though nothing special.. The location is spectacular, right on the ocean at Perkins Cove, at the beginning of Marginal Way. Beautiful views. We ordered dessert and the blueberry pie Ala mode and the cheesecake were both excellent. I am sure we'll go back.

Great spot right at the end of the marginal cliff walk. We waited a bit to be seated because the place was so busy, but our seat was in a cozy corner with an amazing view of the water. The clam chowder was so creamy and delicious, the lobster roll was salad (it came with a bag of chip), and the blueberry pie was absolutely incredible. Their famous lemony dressing also totally lived up to the hype! It’s certainly not cheap, but I think it was worth it. We walked here but there is a parking lot next door (it costs $20 to park tho)

Loved my chicken sandwich and was able to buy up for a side ceasar salad instead of chips or the other sides offered. The bun was not soggy and chicken was very moist. I also ordered ice cream for dessert. It's nothing special but good vanilla flavor. Everyone else liked their food and the view of the Atlantic ocean.

Been in Perkins Cove a million times, but this is only my 2nd time here. This is probably my strongest 4 rating ever. That’s attributable to the incredible service, the insane view and the host & management team. It’s high season so it was super chaotic. Those guys were level headed, calm and good listeners. We got right in (on a Friday night). Fans everywhere let a breeze moving making it comfortable. Good service was on point and timely. Observed good teamwork which is a plus. Food is pretty good. No complaints. Everything met our expectations. No overly complex dishes. Mostly east coast favorites. Positive thing that we noticed that the menu offered some very affordable options in the most desirable spot in Ogunquit, on the water (Marginal Way). The next day we recommended this place. Like Arnold “We’ll be back”

We had heard a lot about the Oarweed so we tried it the first night in Perkins Cove. We both had lobster rolls a d my husband had seafood chowder also. The food was wonderful! The lobster rolls were cold with a touch of mayo - just how we like them instead of dripping with butter. Very fresh and flavorful. Views were wonderful as well. We did feel the price was a bit high compared to other places.

Really good place. Although I understand the lack of "seasoning" of the Maine areaz I just wish someone would offer a more seasoned lobster roll. But I do not hold this against any establishment, just my 2 cents. But overall, food was great, atmosphere was good and the service was great!

Cozy place with excellent buffet breakfast included. We also had a delicious dinner. Good location and quiet for a fall visit. Close enough to downtown Boothbay and the botanical gardens.

Great place with some nice offerings. The seafood chowder great as well as the shrimp sandwich. One of us had a burger and it was delicious. They use the best oyster crackers too. The views are incredible.