The Peaks Island House

Meh. The food is absolutely mediocre. Don’t waste the money. I bet the hot dog guy across the street is nicer and has better food.

nice view and friendly staff BUT horribly slow service and very mediocre food. I ordered the lobster roll which cost $ 18. it was a total rip off because it was tiny and dry. my mom got a veggie burger and wanted a side of guacamole but it was probably a teaspoon of it spread on top. she ask so asked for a side of summer squash and zucchini which came with about 6 slices total. my dad ordered the seafood pasta which sounded amazing on the menu but it came with overlooked linguini, 3 shrimp, 2 mussels and probably frozen and reheated scallops. definitely come to the island to walk around but head back to Portland for dinner. overall DO NOT RECOMMEND unless you want to waste your money, time and stomach space. to end on a nice note they did let me charge my phone.

Second time here and the food and staff are great very little waiting around to be seated great spot if you are on the island for a day or just for lunch

We stumbled upon this place just as it was opening and we were not disappointed. The chowder (bacon and corn) was excellent– I wish we got more! The chowder was just what I was looking for from a seaside restaurant. Our sandwiches were very flavorful, especially the Hawaiian Chicken. With a great view and great food, we were impressed and recommend it to anyone heading to Peaks Island! It is not a fancy or upscale place, but for a quick bite to eat after exploring the island, we enjoyed our visit!

Ugh. it was a very very hot day but we ferried over to Peak’s Island for a visit and lunch. Tried this place which had a nice view but that’s about it. I had the clam cakes and they must have been deep fried about 3 times given what they looked and tasted like, and how long it took to make. My husband had watery chowder and my son had chicken tenders that were anything but LOL, they were also double or triple fried. Overall we just felt gross after eating here. It’s a nice setting but not worth it.

Any time I walk into a restaurant and there are posters with various rules all over the place I get turned off immediately and leave– but bc I was on an island and starving we stayed.
It was great– I got a salad and bowl of their salmon corn chowder–
The chowdahh was the best I’ve had in New England! Make sure to get a salad basaltic red onions in it– not to be missed!
Not dog friendly!

Dirty and outdated décor. Terrible service. Order the fried food, it’s tough to screw up. We had the salmon special, took almost 45 minutes to arrive to the table. Lukewarm when it arrived. Salmon was dry, overlooked and a very small portion for the price. Avoid this place and go over to the Gull for a great meal and better service.

Different mgt over the years, but not different results — food is consistently mediocre to poor. If it were not for one-​time tourists, they would probably fail — we give up and will not return — nice location with outdoor seating (except at Sundown when sun comes under the awning and is uncomfortably hot and blinding to those on the side of the table looking out to sea) — maybe somebody will turn it around someday, but for now it is a major disappointment.

Avoid the swordfish special.
It was not fresh and was drenched in a lemon vinagrette to cover it up. It wasn’t terrible but for the price you’re better off with menu entrees. The fried haddock and fried scallops seem to be a favorite. The clams chowder was good but lacks clams.

Popped over here for a quick snack while we waited for the ferry back to Portland after we had carted around the island. I didn’t have the full dining experience as we only had a couple appetizers. That being said, I was pleasantly surprised. We had the vegetarian nachos which were both filing and tasty (my wife kept raving about the guacamole) and our friends had the shrimp cocktail which they quite enjoyed.
The restaurant itself is nothing spectacular; it’s a little dated inside and could use a sprucing up. However, the views while dining on the patio were amazing and the staff was super friendly and attentive. If you are on Peaks Island and want to stop for a bite, you’d do well stopping here.

The staff is very nice and courteous. Great view of the water front.
Everything else about the place is not so great. Kind of dirty.
Worst lobster roll I’ve ever had. Tasteless. For $ 19, I expect a juicy, sweet lobster roll. I didn’t get that, not even close. I should have known better since I did notice no one else in the dining room ordered it. Sigh. Most people ordered burgers and fries. I guess it was too much to ask that a waterfront establishment in Maine to have tasty lobster. Sigh.

The restaurant has a nice porch that allows customers to look out at the water. The service is extremely slow though– my friend and I must have waited at least 20 minutes for any food and 10 more minutes just to pay the bill. The waitress actually got my order wrong, but I was so hungry and was not trying to wait another 20 minutes for the correct meal, so I just ate what was given to me. My friend got the lobster roll, which he said was good, but it was extremely small and definitely not worth the $ 19. Next time I’m on Peaks Island I’ll try another lunch spot.

Everything was tasty enough. Just FYI, the lobster roll is only like 6−7″ long and it’s $ 19… I saw the lobster salad and it looks like there is a ton of lobster for $ 2 more.

We stopped in here when we missed our ferry — oops! Delicious gin & tonics, okay food. We loved the outdoor patio area (covered, thankfully!), too!

We had very tasty food the day after Thanksgiving. We had the bbq turkey leg and bacon mac and cheese. Johnny made our experience enjoyable by chatting with us and being hilarious. He also gave us tips for where to go sightseeing on the island. I’d definitely go back.

THE LOBSTAH CHRONICLES
Day 4, Part 1
Back in Portland, ME now and we decided to take the 20 minute ride on the Casco Bay Lines ferry over to Peak’s Island. It was delightful making the trip over. Upon exiting the ferry, we followed the throng of people up the hill. Making a right turn we passed the Inn on Peak’s Island having an all-​you-​can-​eat pork roast for the holiday. Folks were lined up out the door. We walked on by and came to the Peak’s Island House Restaurant. This was a little gem of a place. Outdoor seating on their covered deck overlooked the dock and an expansive view of Casco Bay and the city of Portland in the distance.
Again, this was a non-​lobster meal but delicious nonetheless. We shared a potato skin (real potatoes! …see the review of The Lobster Trap in North Conway, NH) appetizer. Nicely filled with potatoes and topped with melted cheese… a good portion of 6 skins. My husband ordered a fried clam appetizer for his main menu item. He raved about their taste and size. He was happy. I had the haddock sandwich and, again, it was lightly fried with a flaky, moist inside… forget the bun, just enjoy the fish! It came with a side of cole slaw. This is only 1 of 4 restaurants on Peak’s Island but I would come back and try something different on the menu.

Affordable good food, local beer and refreshing drinks, large outside deck offering breathtaking ocean/​Portland views. What more can you ask for? This place was perfect after our bike ride around the island. No wait, fast service. If Im ever back to Peaks, this is where Ill be!

Fun summer family meal! with attentive, friendly service from Jennie.

Quint, no frills inn, but you can’t beat the view!