Ingredients will be locally-sourced, said Lyman, from area gardens, farms and local fishermen. They looked at each and grinned, agreeing that progress has been positive oh, there have been some surprises, Moore laughed.But overall, were feeling good and optimistic., Reach Editorial Director Lynda Clancy at lyndaclancy@penbabypilot.com; 207-706-6657. Yes absolutely. Blue Barren Distillery will also have a storefront at the Lyman-Morse facility where people can purchase spirits and other goods like candles and soaps, Howard said. Ken Paquin, former owner and chef of Atlantica, a popular Camden restaurant on the west side of the harbor before the Paquins retired, has been hired as the general manager of Salt Wharf. Here you can have dinner in one of two dining rooms and enjoy modern Italian cuisine while choosing from our eclectic wine list. But recommending a restaurant that concentrates on fish cuisine was hard in the immediate Camden area, said Lyman.
For reservations, call 207-236-9001 or visit them atlonggraincamden.com. 40 Paper is both an intimate neighborhood bistro & a hip urban bar. Large and constantly evolving, it reflects both our sources for obscure liquors and our passion for interesting ingredients. Its a very serious working marina, said Lyman-Morse Project Manager Josh Moore, where the working waterfront will accommodate visitors, and vice versa. They call their cuisine honest food, using seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, and no inconvenient truths. 
Familiar Camden restaurateur Ken Paquin hired as general manager. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. The Salt Wharf Restaurant, as depicted in architectural renderings. It is slated to be completed later this spring and will feature two new restaurants and other mixed-used spaces. We pulled him out of retirement, said Moore. There are only a few as it has not been open for more than a month or two. Thank you 16 Bayview for being our Gold Sponsor! Barrens Restaurant will offer comforting pub-style fare, with higher end seafood options as well, Howard said. Were hoping to have a lot of fun on this side of the harbor, said Josh Moore, on one of the few early spring sunny days that sparkled the waters of Camden Harbor.. They are to be fixed with roll-up glass, a design that allows for indoor/outdoor dining, depending on the weather. The name Salt Wharf is an intentional reference to Camdens working waterfront legacy. Additionally, Lyman-Morse is now putting the call out for restaurant employees, estimating they will need two dozen helpers for the various restaurant shifts. Take the finest Maine has to offer, then give it a fresh, tasty Mediterranean spinthats what youll find at Nna June (the name comes from Saras childhood nickname). But first, Lyman-Morse is wrapping up its latest, and largest, capital investment on the Camden waterfront. We as boat people always knew thats what it was like, but its really fun to let a little bit more of the public in to experience that.. Thats alsowhen Lyman-Morse anticipates opening its new two-story restaurant Salt Wharf with its upstairs open-air deck that overlooks Camdens downtown, the harbor and off to the north, Mount Battie. Camden ventures toward $30 million public-private collaboration with Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding, Inc. Camden Planning Board gives full sail approval for Lyman-Morse rebuild, Camden Harbor development plans scrutinized; questions raised over traffic, noise, rising sea level, MEETING TONIGHT: Camden to dig into formal review of Lyman-Morse harbor front overhaul, Lyman-Morse seeks Camden approval for harbor front overhaul, Midnight fire burns through back rooms of Rhumb Line restaurant, on Camden waterfront, Accessory apartments, Steamboat Landing Subdivision abandonment to come before Camden Planning Board, Camden debates, then votes to ask Congress to remove harbor section from Army Corps oversight, Lyman Morse receives $1.5 million federal grant to upgrade Camden marina, Cottage Connection of Maine Vacation Rentals Since 1993. Salt Wharf is located directly in Midcoast Maine's Camden Harbor within the Lyman-Morse marina. Reservations and Walk-Ins Accepted for Dining Room, Walk-Ins only during our first few days of business. Lyman-Morse came through later in the year when it introduced its ambitiousreconstruction of its inner harbor property,coupled with news that not just one, but two, restaurants would take up residence on the wharf.
The open concept kitchen allows diners to watch their food being prepared. We are looking forward to hearing feedback from our guests on this and all the new restaurants in town! The 100-seat restaurant will feature a large indoor-outdoor bar as well as a courtyard. Permits were approved in 2021, and the project, whose price tag Moore declined to specify other than to say,its a lot got underway late last summer. View the Trip Advisor reviews of the restaurant here. The rebuild project is on track to be completed by late May or early June.
We look forward to welcoming you. He and Lyman were at the site March 24, hard hats atop their heads as they climbed into the spaces that will soon be filled with the various ventures. 
All the dishes except the fried chicken come off the wood-fired grill. Come mid- to late June, the project is expected to be completed. Lyman-Morse purchased the former Wayfarer Marinein 2015, expanding its business from its boatbuilding enterprise on the St. George River in Thomaston to Camden. All the things about a perfect summer day come together in Camden's newest dining experience -- relaxing with friends, enjoying cool ocean breezes, admiring scenic coastal vistas and enjoying fresh local food with refreshing cocktails. Moore estimates the new construction is 75 percent completed, and when done will housenot just boatyard functions electrical, mechanical, fiberglass, carpentry, brightwork, painting and rigging but offices and crew quarters, a marine chandlery, shops, a laundry, and space for sailors to reorganize before heading back onto the water. The second floor of the new Salt Wharf Restaurant at Lyman-Morse Boatyard in Camden has views over the harbor and Mount Battie, with open air seating and an awning to protect against the weather. The overriding sentiment was support for the Lyman-Morse plans, with an advisory from the town to plan for rising sea levels. Join for as little as $2.99 per month and support local journalism on a community hub that serves everyone. Several new restaurants have opened in Camden in the last few months. Here are a few of our favorite restaurants we recommend you visit during your time here in Camden: Contemporary classic meets Golden Age opulent in the Vintage Room,16 Bay Viewsintimate and sexy destination bar and small plates venue. Become an online member today: To manage your account, just hover and click on your name above. Thai and Vietnamese street food, fare served in small eateries in Singapore and meals on dinner tables in Indonesia and Japan can all be found there. A quiet afternoon on Camden Harbor in late March. In the meantime, should you experience any difficulty accessing the Grand Harbor Inn website, please dont hesitate to call us at 207.230.7177. Last week to register! 
The Views signature cocktail list focuses on natural ingredients paired in surprising and refreshing combinations. WinsMor Garage Door & Custom Garage Doors & More, LIVE MUSIC IN THE PUB- Paul Dalessio- THURSDAY 7-9PM, KIDS SEA GLASS WORKSHOP AT OPI TUESDAY JULY 19th OPEN TO PUBLIC, New Orleans trumpeter Shamarr Allan on the Strand stage. Open to all, supported by readers. With an improved boardwalk and two new restaurants, the facility will also offer non-boating related space for both marina users and the public to come enjoy a side of the harbor opposite from Camdens picturesque downtown. Reservations are arriving regularly, and registration for the annual Lyman-Morse hosted Camden Classics Cup,a July weekend that celebrates yachts of all sizes, is steady. In 2009, Long Grain opened its doors in the beautiful seaside town of Camden, Maine. Email your application to info@saltwharf.com. Fresh & Co. Contemporary classic meets Golden Age opulent in the. 
They have been salvaged and will beused in the new buildings, including the Salt Wharf restaurant. A 33,000-square-foot redevelopment project nearing completion on Camden Harbor will bring two new restaurants to the waterfront this summer in addition to improved facilities for the boatbuilding firm that owns the property. Thebase construction was raised a few feet, in anticipation of rising seas, and the the new buildings have been nestled further back from the water. The redevelopment project stands out on the harbor as a modern-built facility, but Moore said the company has worked to incorporate design elements that serve as a nod to the history of building styles that have been in the area. Experience Rockports most popular restaurant. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. But I think its going to be a positive change and something that really contributes to Camden as the special harbor that it really is, Moore said. The distillery opened at the Lyman-Morse site in 2019, but after the 2020 fire, the operations were moved to a blueberry farm in Hope that is owned and operated by Howards family. Camden and the nearby towns of Rockport and Rockland are graced with an abundance of fine dining choices many of which are just steps away from the Grand Harbor Inn.
In June 2020, the Camden yardsustained a devastating fire that forced the companys hand to rebuild. And dont worry if the bars full, there is an intimate lounge with leather sofas to relax in which, is really why you came here, right.. He is a seasoned professional who has worked in restaurants across the country, said Moore.He seems to fit the vibe.. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Both Lyman and Moore are looking forward to moving into the new office space, and removing the three temporary trailers where boatyard business and work have been taking place since last fall. With floor to ceiling windows, Blazes dining room and decks overlook Camden Harbor. Lyman-Morse boating and marina business is already booming for Summer 2022, saidMackenzie Lyman, who is chief marketing officer for Lyman-Morse, the family owned company with roots in Thomaston. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window). This glamorous, gilded space balances its history with modern touches and includes delicious cocktails, craft beers and local wines, and an artisan small plates menu with both savory and sweet items. Thanks to our readers and especially our supporters who help to keep PenBayPilot.com an open and accessible community hub. And fish again will be the theme, with therestaurantscuisine described by Lyman as, fresh, modern seafood.. Led by head chef & owner Steven Steeves and his wife Rada, the restaurant reinterprets the bounty of the surrounding area, exploring an ingredient-driven cuisine that begins in the rediscovery of fresh local products and redefines what it means to cook and eat in Maine. For reservations, call 207-466-9055, or visit them at18central.com. This glamorous, gilded space balances its history with modern touches and includes delicious cocktails, craft beers and local wines, and an artisan small plates menu with both savory and sweet items. The project entailed tearing down a ragtag complex of old offices and workshops that had been in place for decades, under various ownerships. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Grace for Transformation - the Word of God. Jeremy Howard and Andrew Stewart, the local men behind Blue Barren Distillery, will be back at the waterfront site in May with a new endeavor, Barrens Restaurant. Whatever your preference, our area has just about any cuisine you might fancy. West Bay Rotary Welcomes New Club President Lisa Dresser, Bernadette takes the lead in Parade of Sail, Ronald Frontin Solo Show at Gallery Two in Rockland, Artists and Collectors Gather for the Return of Camden on Canvas, Virtuoso guitarist Shane Hennessy on stage July 30, Bingo Queen on stage at the Camden Opera House, July 29, 30, Owls Head Transportation Museum to host Maines largest Summer Airshow, Judy Pancoast Childrens Concert outside at Rockland Public Library, Coastal Mountains nature walk:Botany Bonanza, Sunset Boulevard live radio dramatization to be presented at Strand, July 22, Camden Yacht Club to host free seminar by photographer Alison Langley, London production ofPrima Faciecaptured-live broadcast at Strand, July 28, Coastal Mountain Land Trust launches 4th annual Trails Challenge, Harry Potter Birthday Celebration at Camden Public Library, Open Garden Days continue in a Belmont Gardening Oasis, July 29, The Last Right Whale and post-screen discussion comes to Belfast theater, Tour the Merryspring herb garden, July 26, Belfast Curling Club hosts indoor yard sale, Aug. 5-7. Enjoy delicious wood fired menu and their own beer crafted in their on-site microbrewery. The crown jewel of16 Bay View,The View features over 2,000 square feet of cinematic views of Camden Harbor and the surrounding Camden Hills. Online SAT Prep Matters course offered through the Hutchinson Center in August, The University of Maine Hutchinson Center. Outside of the boatyard redevelopment, Lyman-Morse is also looking to develop a marina in Camdens outer harbor. The Salt Wharf Restaurant is under construction at Lyman-Morse in Camden, with anticipated opening sometime in mid-June. The distillery itself will continue to be housed in Hope. A redevelopment project by boatbuilding and marine services firm Lyman-Morse takes shape on Camden Harbor. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. The proposal is still in the planning stages, Moore said. We have numerous wines by the glass, 6 artisan beers on tap, and an elaborate cocktail menu. But the new restaurant will give Stewart and Howard a place to showcase their growing line of locally made spirits, as well as blueberry products from Howards family farm. Its a really fun place to be and everyone is really responding to that, Lyman-Morse Special Projects Director Joshua Moore said. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Peter Otts Restaurant, a mainstay of Camden dining for many years, has recently relocated to its new waterfront location just beneath the Grand Harbor Inn at 16 Bay View Landing. We are grateful to those who already participate. Thomaston-based Lyman-Morse, which operates a boatyard and marina in Camden, has been working to rebuild its waterfront facilityafter a 2020 fire caused extensive smoke damageto the series of interconnected buildings that housed its operations, a restaurant and a distillery. At 40 Paper you can have a seat in a leather backed stool at our large, butcher-block bar. The grill also has a raw bar with a daily selection of chilled seafood. After many years away, Chef Sara, who was born next door in Camden, Maine, but raised in Italy, Spain, and Lebanon, now brings her Mediterranean passion to the magnificent array of products from the bounty of Maines oceans and farms. This includes having each of the building spaces designed with their own architectural style as opposed to one long building, as well as the use of gable-style pitched roofs facing the water. Brand new kitchen and dining equipment has been ordered and is on its way, while the menu for the dining room and two bars (one upstairs and one downstairs) is getting refined. We love to let our guests here at The Hartstone Innknow what is new in the Camden, Mainedinning scene. working to rebuild its waterfront facility, a 2020 fire caused extensive smoke damage, develop a marina in Camdens outer harbor, Coastal Maine town welcomes a wave of young out-of-state business owners, Suspect in deadly Acadia hit-and-run arrested in Mexico, Maines reputation as an outdoors destination could be in jeopardy, Presque Isle mans sobriety goes viral on TikTok, Huge lakeside subdivision was Maines hardest place to buy a home in June, Video shows man at Newport campground point gun at police before he is shot and killed, Death of 14-year-old Kennebec County girl being investigated as homicide, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. The focus on seafood fills a niche in the area, said Lyman and Moore. The boatyard is to be a destination for mariners, as well as those going to dine at either of the two restaurants, or just walk their dogs along the boardwalk and take in the scenery. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries. For dinner reservations, call 207-236-4032. They are, however, mum on the name of the chef. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. A lot of the facilities had done quite a lot, many years of service and had done well, but they needed upgrading, Moore said. Outside, the wharf has been expanded horizontally with the addition of a boardwalk alongside existing docks and the wharf. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Salt Wharf, Lyman Morses anchor restaurant, opens on Camden HarborTuesday, July 19, 2022, Camden ventures toward $30 million public-private collaboration with Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding, Inc.Friday, March 12, 2021, Camden Planning Board gives full sail approval for Lyman-Morse rebuildThursday, December 3, 2020, Camden Harbor development plans scrutinized; questions raised over traffic, noise, rising sea levelWednesday, December 2, 2020, MEETING TONIGHT: Camden to dig into formal review of Lyman-Morse harbor front overhaulThursday, November 19, 2020, Lyman-Morse seeks Camden approval for harbor front overhaulFriday, October 9, 2020, Midnight fire burns through back rooms of Rhumb Line restaurant, on Camden waterfrontSunday, June 14, 2020, Accessory apartments, Steamboat Landing Subdivision abandonment to come before Camden Planning BoardWednesday, January 8, 2020, Camden debates, then votes to ask Congress to remove harbor section from Army Corps oversightWednesday, October 23, 2019, Lyman Morse receives $1.5 million federal grant to upgrade Camden marinaMonday, April 8, 2019. The new Lyman-Morse landscape, as viewed from across the harbor, at the Camden Yacht Club. It is an historic stretch of waterline, where, in the19th century, large ships were built and launched in the H.M. Bean Yard, and in the 20th century, World War II Navy support vessels minesweepers and troop transports were manufactured. Enjoy waterfront dining in our dockside restaurant and rooftop bar. 18 Central is open six days a week from 5 to 9 p.m. through Columbus Day and is closed on Wednesdays. Located in the former Shepherds Pie space, 18 Central Oyster Bar & Grill features a variety of different dishes, including steak, chicken, burgers and seafood entrees made with mostly Maine seafood. The community lamented the fire, and a common question circulated: are they going to rebuild the restaurant?. While Lyman-Morse did not plan to rebuild the Camden facility, which it has owned since 2015, prior to the fire, Moore said it has ended up allowing the company to upgrade the space and make it more efficient from a workflow perspective. A second restaurant, Salt Wharf, is slated to open on the property, likely in June, according to Moore. Restaurant, located in Bay View Landing, one of Camdens most scenic and vibrant waterfront neighborhoods, transforms the essence of American Mediterranean dining. She wants to keep the restaurant a moderate size, not too big, not too small, yetmanageable and sustainable.. Thank you to Maine Sport Outfitters, our Gold Annual Sponsor!
Dinner is always available at the bar, but many choose to snack on antipasti, share a flatbread pizza or just have a drink. So, they are establishing their own. This is a boatyard and a marina, where youll see men or women rolling a mast along a boardwalk, Moore said, while others may be enjoying a cocktail or meal at the Salt Wharf Restaurant or at the Blue Barren Distillery. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. We want it to be that really welcoming, comfortable place to come in for a drink and a burger, Howard said. During construction, Lyman-Morse has been able to keep its marine services operations going at the Camden site by utilizing a large building that wasnt damaged in the fire, as well as temporary office and shop spaces that were set up outside of the construction area, but still on the property. Peter Otts offers fine American Cuisine with great steaks and seafood offerings that are fresh and local. The upstairs deck will be open to the air and summer breezes.. The new facility will feature spaces for the companys rigging, carpentry, electronic, mechanic and canvas shops, as well as offices for project managers. While Howards roots are in blueberry farming, Stewart previously operated the Drouthy Bearin Camden, which closed during the pandemic. The restaurant will be seafood-forward with a raw bar and a rooftop bar thats really going to blow some people away, its a pretty spectacular location, Moore said. These cookies do not store any personal information. We are continually seeking out solutions that will bring all areas of the site up to the same level of overall web accessibility. If you're interested in working in the kitchen, bartending, waitstaff, operations and more, let's connect. The View also features a carefully selected list of wines along with local and domestic beers, and a delicious small plates menu with an assortment of savory and sweet offerings. There is a real energy there in the summertime, but even in the wintertime, with the yachts tied up outside, the crews coming and going, work being done on these pretty amazing vessels. Is it a change? Hes been hired, but his name wont be made public until the details are in place. Moore, who is special projects director for Lyman-Morse, envisions the east side of the harbor a working waterfront that is integrated with the community, with space for everyone the yachting world and working boat owners, tradesmen, locals and tourists. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. STEM college research and career exploration course offered to high school students tuition free! The information posted below is from their website which also has a neat virtual tour feature so you can get a feel of the interior.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. While we work hard to keep you informed about the Midcoast community, how citizens cope and thrive, we need your help, too. Grand Harbor Inn is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. For dinner reservations, call 207-230-8713, or visit them on BlazeBrewing.com. . If you are not a supporter, please consider becoming one today. Thats alsowhen Lyman-Morse anticipates opening its new two-story restaurant , It is an historic stretch of waterline, where, in the, Reservations are arriving regularly, and registration for the annual Lyman-Morse hosted, This is a boatyard and a marina, where youll see men or women rolling a mast along a boardwalk, Moore said, while others may be enjoying a cocktail or meal at the Salt Wharf Restaurant or at the, Additionally, Lyman-Morse is now putting the, Lyman-Morse came through later in the year when it introduced its ambitious, Salt Wharf, Lyman Morses anchor restaurant, opens on Camden Harbor. The new facility also boasts several commercial or retail spaces that Lyman-Morse envisions local craftspeople operating as a showroom for their wares or a gallery space. Thank you to Quirk Chevrolet, our Gold Annual Sponsor! We have a large, constantly changing dinner menu that reflects both traditional Italian cuisine and borrows from Italys Mediterranean neighbors, too. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. They were both optimistic about the progress to-date, and spoke highly of the contractors, theAugusta-based LaJoie Brothers, Inc. The construction team has been unbelievable in staying on track, and working with us all winter, said Moore.Were pleased and proud to have Maine craftsmen on the site., In the Salt Wharf space, large open windows face the harbor.