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Join us on The Terrace for fresh tastes and refreshing sips under the sun. There is no better way to enjoy the bounties of our Maine waters while taking in unparalleled views of the great Atlantic. Relax, soak in the salt air, and enjoy small plates, a creative raw bar menu, rotating daily Maines, seasonal cocktails, local brews, and perfectly paired wines. Open seasonally, The Terrace is a fully outdoor dining experience offering traditional and innovative seafood dishes. Reservations are required by calling 207-361-6277.*

*Please note that reservations for The Terrace are weather dependent and do not guarantee a table indoors elsewhere at Cliff House Maine in the event of inclement weather.

HOURS (SUMMER ONLY)

Lunch 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Dinner 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Terrace is fully outdoors. Hours of operation are weather permitting.

Menus

RAW BAR SELECTIONS

LOCAL OYSTERS 24

local oysters; lemon stone + mere point, house hot sauce, cocktail sauce, horseradish, lemon blueberry mignonette GF/DF

SHRIMP COCKTAIL 22

cocktail sauce, horseradish, lemon | GF/DF

MARGINAL WAY PLATEAUX 85

6 each of local oysters, shrimp cocktail, crab cocktail, house hot sauce, cocktail sauce, lemon blueberry mignonette | GF/DF


SMALL PLATES + SHARABLES

HOUSE MADE BREAD SERVICE8

hearth baked onion-herb focaccia roasted garlic, whipped ricotta, seaweed butter, evoo, slack tide salt

BASKET OF OCEAN DONUTS 19

peekytoe crab donut fritters, house tasso, bonito-seaweed aioli

MUSSEL POT 19

blue hill bay mussels, onions, garlic, torn herbs, wine, butter, house made focaccia CGF

TOASTED CACIA E PEPE POLENTA 16

burrata, basil, roasted toy box tomatoes, pecorino dust V/GF

CHEFS BOARD 28

charcuterie, farmstand cheese, house jam, spiced nuts, coastal honey, crostini + crackers CGF

LOADED HUMMUS BOARD 18

preserved lemon, roasted peppers, capers, herbs, toasted seeds, rainbow chard relish, house focaccia V/DF/CGF

SOUP + SALADS

LOBSTER + CORN CHOWDER 19

local potatoes, bacon lardons, cream | GF

CAESAR SALAD 16

baby gem lettuce, garlic-anchovy yogurt dressing, lemon, reggiano, house focaccia crumble | CGF

CURRIED CARROT GAZPACHO15

coconut milk, evoo, orange-raisin + green almond gremolata DF/GF/V 15

SQUASH CARPACCIO 16

whipped ricotta, speck, meyer lemon, roasted pepper agrodolce, toasted pine nuts GF

LOBSTER

MAINE LOBSTER

green thumb potatoes, vegetables, kate's butter MKT

FARM TO FISHERMAN

add lobster tail or whole lobster to any dish MKT


 

MAINES

OCEAN

SEARED SCALLOPS47

lobster fried rice, green curry aioli, melted leeks, arugula, sweet peppers GF/DF

LOBSTER ROLL36

maine or connecticut style, toasted brioche, parmesan-herb fries CGF

GULF OF MAINE SALMON36

sous vide + crispy skin, warm clam + bacon emulsion, parsley oil GF

CHATHAM COD38

celery root-pomme puree, lemon, lancaster farms chard, maitake mushrooms GF

FARM

PRIME GRILLED NEW YORK STRIP STEAK56

creamed swiss chard, roasted garlic-herb butter, tibbett's mushrooms, bordelaise GF

BARD COFFEE RUBBED HANGER STEAK

polenta, calabrian chili chimichurri, charred broccolini GF

WAGYU BURGER24

brioche, cave aged cheddar, roasted garlic-shallot aioli, tomato jam, truffle fries CGF

RYE + CIDER BRINED CHICKEN43

wild leek butter, summer succotash, blistered tomatoes, sunchoke chips

GARDEN

CREAMY CHEVRE POLENTA

spring vegetables, roasted pepper agrodolce, grana padona, meyer lemon pesto, pine nuts GF/V 19/26

ARTICHOKE RISOTTO

rainbow chard relish, garlic confit, asparagus, artichoke chips, ramp oil GF/V 22/28

GARDEN ADDITIONS

hanger steak 24, chicken breast 14, salmon filet 19, or lobster MKT

TABLE SIDES

LOBSTER FRIED RICE

jasmine rice, red peppers, green curry, lemon aioli, arugula, melted leeks GF 28

ROASTED ASPARAGUS 19

morels, meyer lemon, parmesan GF/V

GREEN THUMB POTATOES 9

butter, herbs, cream GF/V

SUMMER SUCCOTASH12

beurre monte, corn, beans, okra, herbs, green garlic, red spinach, blistered tomatoes on the vine GF/V 

GF - Gluten Free, CGF - Can be made Gluten Free, DF - Dairy Free, V - Vegetarian
We do not use peanuts or fry in peanut oil

Consuming raw or undercooked meats poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.