Please eat here!! After a funeral home visit last week, I stopped into this restaurant as it was on my list to try for a place to eat after my father's funeral. We are not from Maine and had not been to this place or many places in the area. All I knew was I needed someplace great and comfortable for after the service. I stopped in and met the owner. He was warm and personable. Could not do enough for me. I really had no appetite as I had just lost my dad a few days before and just left the funeral home. But I wanted to stop in and try the food and see the place. I ordered the French onion soup and the half of lobster sandwich. The French onion soup was just awesome. It was super-hot; the cheese was melted perfectly right on the mug and the toast was perfect in the broth. I brought the sandwich home (that too was perfect) but like I said no appetite. I did however have a bite of the macaroni salad that they give you as a side. It was amazing. It was real macaroni salad, like my grandma made it in the kitchen. Fast forward to funeral day.. We arrived at the restaurant. The room that they gave us was perfect. The table was perfect. The view was perfect, the atmosphere was perfect. Even the artwork was perfect. I am firm believer that the devil is in the details. They have got it covered. Appetizers were perfect, the crab dip, bacon wrapped scallops, and homemade chips are to die for. The meals were great. Most had the haddock or scallop casserole which they raved about. Then we had dessert... My oh my. The creme brulee comes in flavors, vanilla, blueberry, mango... What!!!!!??-- speechless. On the dessert plates they placed the cutest little mice made from an oreo cookie, chocolate covered cherry and a hershey kiss. It rocked my granddaughter and nephew's world, the toothpicks in the Shirley temples or Roy Rogers were snow men. Adorable and thoughtful. I did read the parking comments on a review prior to going. There is free parking in 2 places right nearby. If you take a left right after the restaurant there is a lot right, there on the river. My family all took photos there because it is gorgeous. There is also another free lot past the restaurant on your right. I am horrible at parallel parking, so I was thankful for both. When you are looking for somewhere for dinner... Say yes to this place You will not be sorry.

i really wanted to enjoy this place, but unfortunately, we didn't. the ambiance was fine, seemed to attempt at being an intimate and fine-dining atmosphere, but instead it sort of felt like you're sitting in someone's house. our waiter was very kind and attentive. i ordered the fettucine alfredo, it was okay but not warm - it had definitely been sitting out for a while. my friend ordered the blueberry walnut salad which she'd had before and loved, but unfortunately it was practically inedible this time. the tomatoes were mushy and almost rotten. when we mentioned this to (whom I'd assume was the owner/manager) she didn't apologize, didn't offer a replacement, and didn't comp anything. which is fine, but normally when someone tells you they didn't enjoy their food you attempt to remedy the situation, but instead she seemed offended. overall underwhelming, especially considering the price.

Loved artsy atmosphere and fine dining experience with Linen Napkins & tableclothes...We loved the escargot app . I ordered the seafood casserole and my hubby had the filet mignon , it was excellent and Hot. Everyone was friendly and our server Mo was very attentive ..even homemade chocolates with our check. Thank you for All , the little touches , made a BIG Impression !

Absolutely Amazing! Almost nonexistent that an owner would be at his own restaurant seating, serving and actually being the face of the restaurant but he was. One server on one side and one server on the lounge side. They all work their butts off and the food is delectable. The cheesecake was some of the best I've ever eaten. The inside was beautiful and I appreciated the nice soothing music whereas other places blare music. I can't say enough good things about this restaurant. What a jewel. If I lived here I'd be a frequent customer. Well done Ottos! Thank you for a wonderful night out. It was perfection.

Fabulous food and service. She had the wild salmon stuffed with spinach and I had the seafood casserole. This places is a gold mine!!!

Ambience: very relaxed place: come as you are for a high end meal. Sitting by an open window listening to Ella Fitzgerald, white table cloths and black flatware gives a casual restaurant a fancy feel. There could be cohesion with the decor but still welcoming. Our server, though new, was very attentive and very nice. The Patron checked in on us quickly and made sure we were taken care of. The food was better than good but not great. Except for the Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallops-they were great! Large portions. I had the stuffed haddock... the haddock was cooked perfectly, the seafood filling could have been fresher/more seafoody; the mashed potatoes were tasty and green beans were crisp. The Brussel sprouts appetizer was also very good, split and charred with a soft center and extra crispy bacon bits. We were celebrating our anniversary while passing through the area and we are glad we stopped in! They made us feel special and even gave us a cute little chocolate treat. We were definitely too full for a full dessert so this was a sweet end to the meal.

Such a good meal! The food was awesome! I had Fettucine Alfredo, so good. Hubby had a pasta special, said it was delicious. The restaurant was beautiful. Our server (Jackie) was soooo sweet Only problem, I ordered a sangria The glass had lipstick on it (I wasn't wearing any) I pointed it out to the waitress she took the drink...they just poured the old one in a new glass .... YUCK

The Most Beautiful experience at Otto's on the River continues to exceed expectations!! The service is friendly and professional. Making you feel both special and among friends da!!! My personal fav Mushroom Porcini and my new go to Blueberry Walnut salad with goat cheese are the BEST! We love the crab and shrimp cakes an enticing appetizer! A new and first time ever is the blueberry crème brûlée so original a true Maine dessert!! My hubby devoured the double bone in Pork chop his 2nd time ordering and super tender, perfectly cooked and moist

Ordered the escargot and it was fabulous. Dry beefeater martini made perfectly. Ambience is so cozy. So glad I stopped in. Wonderful experience. Thank you