Broad Bay Bistro

Visiting the area on vacation, we’re so happy that a local recommended this hidden gem. It’s on the back side of a commercial strip, so it’s not visible from the main drag — but well worth seeking out!
Nice variety in the food and drink menu. Our server, Danielle, was friendly and on top of things (although they were slammed on the afternoon we visited). It’s warm and stuffy inside, so we moved outside to the nice covered tables with a view of the bay.
We waited a while for our food because they were understaffed on the day of our visit -.but the food was well worth the wait. The scallops were, hands down, the best I’ve ever had anywhere, and very reasonably priced. The burger was a solid choice — sizable and perfectly cooked. The chicken wonton salad was a great choice if you want something lighter. Nice beer selection, too.
All in all, a great dining experience. We’ll be back!

I am from NYC so I did not expect much from a super small town restaurant. I was pleasantly surprised. Kind of a place diners drive-​ins and dives (the TV show) might profile for it’s a hidden gem in the middle of nowhere. Small establishment with majority of seating on open air deck and a few tables and high tops inside which look right at the kitchen where two cooks where preparing food. No frills décor but big BIG flavor in every dish we tried. The fish tacos were the winner of the night but the burrito, salmon, scallops, fried pickles, crab cakes were also all very good.
The only criticism is how hot the inside got during our meal. Granted we came during the summer and it was a fairly warm (for Maine) early evening but there was little to no air inside.
Great food, OK décor, Good friendly service.