Otto's on the River

4.1

299 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

13 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Charming
Healthy
Good for special occasions

At Otto's on the River, we provide our guests with attentive service and outstanding food in an opulent & artsy atmosphere. We have pristine views of the Kennebec River from our Dining Room & Outdoor Deck! We specialize in Seafood, Pasta & Vegan Specialties. Live Music every Thursday & Saturday from 5:30pm-8:30pm. Our Patio is perfect for sipping our Signature Cocktails while conversing with your friends. Book your next Business Meeting, Anniversary & Wedding Rehearsal Dinner here at Otto’s. Daily Specials & Events are featured on our Instagram @ottosontheriver. We look forward to hosting you.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Sat 09:00–12:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
Phone number
(207) 213-4757
Website
http://ottosontheriver.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We have 25 years experience in onsite catering. We do all events and occasions, either at Otto's or at your location. Inquire with Wyatt or Steve about details.
Private party facilities
We have an expandable Centerpiece Table that fits 6-12 people comfortably. Our Dining Room is perfect for Wedding Receptions, Business Meetings, Prom Dinner, Graduation, etc. Please call us directly if you're looking to book the entire restaurant, we can seat 80 people comfortably.

Location
287 Water St, Augusta, ME 04330
Area
Augusta
Cross Street
Winthrop St
Parking details
We have ample Free Parking in front & behind our restaurant.
Entertainment
Live Music every Thursday & Saturday Night from 5:30pm-8:30pm
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Classic French EscargotUS$12.00
Butter, Garlic, Parsley w/ a Splash of Brandy Served w/ Crostini (Gluten Free without Crostini). Pairs Well with White Oak Chardonnay
Steak TartareUS$12.00
Egg Yolk, Shallot, Truffle Oil, Crostini (Gluten Free without Crostini). Pairs Well with Chianti Classico
Bacon Wrapped ScallopsUS$11.00
Hard Cider Apple Butter, Lemon Zest, Chive. Pairs Best with Kono Sauvignon Blanc
Classic Shrimp CocktailUS$11.00
Large Gulf Shrimp w/ Cocktail Sauce
Scallops OttoUS$11.00
3 Large Seared Scallops w/ Brown Butter & Saffron Cream
Duck WingsUS$10.00
Served with Maple Blueberry Glaze
Bruschetta PlateUS$9.00
Crostini, Hummus, Day's Vegetable Medley, Roasted Garlic, Caper Berries and Basil

Salads

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Blueberry Walnut Salad
Spring Greens, Tomato, Feta, Blueberries, Walnuts, Red Onion, Cucumber
- SideUS$8.00
- EntreeUS$16.00
Classic Caesar Salad
Fresh Romaine, Foccacia Croutons, Housemade Caesar Dressing, Shaved Parmesan, Lemon
- SideUS$7.00
- EntreeUS$14.00

Entrees

Chicken MarsalaUS$24.00
Served with Porcini Mushroom Beggars' Purse Ravioli, Roasted Portabello Mushrooms. Pairs Well with Puiatti Friulano
Fruitti de MareUS$32.00
Lobster, Mussels, Fresh Tomatoes, Basil, Fettucini w/ Red Wine & Tomato Seafood Stock. Pairs Best with Sixto Chardonnay
Double Bone-In Pork ChopUS$28.00
Grilled Asparagus, Root Vegetable Mash, Hard Cider Apple Butter. Pairs Well with Sixto Chardonnay
Beef Filet MignonUS$32.00
Grilled Asparagus, Boiled Fingerlings, Black Garlic Butter. Pairs Best with Clos Cantanec Bourdeaux
Seafood Stuffed HaddockUS$26.00
Roast Garlic Cream Spinach, Carrot Puree, Roasted Garlic Butter, Lemon Zest, with Lobster Cream Sherry Sauce
Seared Duck BreastUS$27.00
Prosecco Poached Pear, Roast Garlic Cream Spinach, Pureed Carrot W/ Maple Shallot Herb Butter. Pairs Best with Chateau Souverain Merlot
Seared ScallopsUS$29.00
Grilled Polenta, Grilled Asparagus w/ Saffron Cream Sauce. Pairs Well with Sancerre Blanc
Vegan Vegetable MarabellaUS$26.00
Roasted Cauliflower Steak on Herb Polenta w/ Wine Balsamic Glaze & Topped w/ Fresh Herbs
Pasta of The DayUS$18.00
Vegetarian or with Meat. Ask Your Server for Today's Selections

What 299 people are saying

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.3Service
4.6Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ottos on the River offers a charming dining experience with "inventive and ambitious" menu selections and a cozy ambiance. Guests praise the "scrumptious" Funny Bone fudge cake and "fantastic" service, especially from servers like Kayleigh and Jackie. While some dishes need improvement, the "amazing" crab dip and generous wine pours stand out.

299 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York City4 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Young waitstaff not very attentive, forgot several things. Food was ok but not great with the exception of the lamb and the pasta was delicious. Otherwise both chicken and fish were dry. Would not return.
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Rick VIP
Cincinnati165 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner with our daughters and her friends while visiting Colby (Go mules!). Oysters were excellent and salads are huge. Filet was good and chicken dishes were all excellent. Really liked the green beans as well. Nice wine options by the glass or bottle. Nice place not too far from campus.
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Hope
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Otto’s! It has been our go to restaurant for a few years now. The service is great and the food amazing!
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Jim VIP
Charleston10 reviews
1.0
Dined on 13 January 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Wish that you would not have asked. Guinness was not cold, steaks were overcooked. Lobster was overcooked. The restaurant could not prove a credit card so we paid by cash. Rough experience.
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Lisa
Maine1 review
5.0
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Otto’s on the River is a must dine when I go home to visit the family. The food is always spectacular and the atmosphere cozy. New Year’s Eve of all nights they had a computer glitch with reservations. It was managed with grace. The Otto’s Crab Dip is amazing!
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Peter
Maine1 review
5.0
Dined on 25 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Christmas dinner, I had the prime rib and my had the stuff fish. Everything was excellent, no waiting and the wait staff was extraordinary!!!
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Lisa
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on 24 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time to Otto's. Delicious food, amazing waiter-prob the best waitstaff we have had in years. Will definately be going back!
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Casey
San Francisco1 review
2.0
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was so tragically bad. I won’t be back here ever.
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Sarah
Greater Boston3 reviews
3.0
Dined on 24 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The pros: lovely location and decor. Comfortable seating. Engaged owner. Filet mignon was delicious, as were scallops wrapped in bacon. Cons: extremely slow and inept service. I say this as someone who has served in all kinds of restaurants for decades. We simply did not feel taken care of. Escargot was rubbery and bland, bones in the salmon.
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TOGOrlando VIP
Orlando52 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing find on our way from Bangor to Portland. Stopped for lunch and had amazing oysters and first lobster roll! Cocktails very creative and tasty and service was awesome.
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FAQs

Otto's on the River offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (207) 213-4757.

Otto's on the River is rated 4.1 stars by 299 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

13 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

287 Water St, Augusta, ME 04330

Additional information

Cross Street
Winthrop St
Area
Augusta
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Sat 09:00–12:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We have ample Free Parking in front & behind our restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Live Music every Thursday & Saturday Night from 5:30pm-8:30pm
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://ottosontheriver.com/
Phone number
(207) 213-4757
Catering
We have 25 years experience in onsite catering. We do all events and occasions, either at Otto's or at your location. Inquire with Wyatt or Steve about details.
Private party facilities
We have an expandable Centerpiece Table that fits 6-12 people comfortably. Our Dining Room is perfect for Wedding Receptions, Business Meetings, Prom Dinner, Graduation, etc. Please call us directly if you're looking to book the entire restaurant, we can seat 80 people comfortably.

Otto's on the River

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

Appetizers

Classic French EscargotUS$12.00

Steak TartareUS$12.00

Bacon Wrapped ScallopsUS$11.00

Classic Shrimp CocktailUS$11.00

Scallops OttoUS$11.00

Duck WingsUS$10.00

Bruschetta PlateUS$9.00

Salads

Blueberry Walnut Salad

Classic Caesar Salad

Entrees

Chicken MarsalaUS$24.00

Fruitti de MareUS$32.00

Double Bone-In Pork ChopUS$28.00

Beef Filet MignonUS$32.00

Seafood Stuffed HaddockUS$26.00

Seared Duck BreastUS$27.00

Seared ScallopsUS$29.00

Vegan Vegetable MarabellaUS$26.00

Pasta of The DayUS$18.00

What 299 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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