Ottos on the River Menu (Update 2025)

At Ottos on the River, you can indulge in a mix of casual and upscale dining experiences, specializing in seafood. Located in Augusta, ME, this lounge offers a variety of lunch options from the Grilled Ham and Tomato Sandwich to the Kennebec Steak Sandwich. The Lobster Hoagie Roll and Lobster Alfredo Flatbread are house specialties not to be missed. Customers rave about the French onion soup, half lobster sandwich, and macaroni salad as standout dishes. The ambience exudes a cozy and fine-dining atmosphere, making it a perfect spot for special occasions. The attentive staff, delicious food offerings, and small touches like homemade chocolates with the check make Ottos on the River a memorable dining destination. Each visit promises a delightful dining experience with a touch of elegance and warmth.

Lunch Sandwiches

Grilled Ham and Tomato Sandwich Lunch

Pesto and provolone.

$7.95

Chicken Guacamole Sandwich Lunch

Red onion, bacon, romaine and tomato.

$8.25

Excellent Egg Salad Sandwich Lunch

Guacamole and spinach.

$7.25

The Happy Haddock Sandwich Lunch

Baked with lemon juice, house-made tartar, lettuce and tomato.

$8.75

Augusta Cheesesteak Sandwich Lunch

Provolone, onion and pepper.

$9.25

Kennebec Steak Sandwich Lunch

Blue cheese, Dijon mustard and onion.

$9.75

Steve's Reuben Sandwich Lunch

House-made corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss with house-made 1000 Island dressing.

$10.95

Veggie Wrap Lunch

Hummus, spinach, red onions, tomato, guacamole, mushrooms and artichoke hearts.

$7.95

Otto's Burger Lunch

Top quality ground beef with lettuce, tomato and onions.

$10.50

Otto's Veggie Burger Lunch

House-made black bean veggie burger with lettuce, tomato and provolone.

$10.75

Cobb Salad Wrap Lunch

Chicken, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, bacon, red onion and blue cheese crumbles.

$9.25

Whole Lobster Hoagie Roll Lunch

$21.95

1/2 Lobster Bulkie Roll Lunch

$14.95

Lunch House Specialties

Lunch Flatbread

Lobster Alfredo Flatbread Lunch

$14.95

Build Your Own Flatbread Lunch

Choice of sauce, cheese, and up to 3 toppings.

$11.75

Blueberry Walnut Salad Lunch

Spring greens, tomato, feta, blueberries, walnuts, red onion and cucumber.

$9.95

Classic Caesar Salad Lunch

Fresh romaine, house-made croutons, shaved Parmesan and house-made dressing.

$7.95

House Garden Salad Lunch

Spring greens, tomato, cucumber, red onion, house-made croutons and shaved Parmesan.

$8.50

Spinach Salad Lunch

Fresh spinach, hard-boiled egg, bacon and house-made croutons.

$8.95

Lunch Salads

Lunch Meals

Stir Fry Meal Lunch

$7.50

Classic French Escargot

Butter, garlic, parsley with a splash of brandy. Served with crostini.

$12.00

Classic French Gluten-Free Escargot

Butter, garlic, parsley with a splash of brandy.

$12.00

Steak Tartare

Egg yolk, red onion and truffle. Served with crostini.

$12.00

Steak Gluten-Free Tartare

Egg yolk, red onion and truffle.

$12.00

Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Hard cider apple butter, lemon zest and chive. Gluten-free.

$11.00

Shrimp and Lobster Cocktail

1/2 Maine lobster and 3 large Gulf shrimp with cocktail sauce. Gluten-free.

$18.00

Shrimp Cocktail

6 large Gulf shrimp with cocktail sauce. Gluten-free.

$13.00

Tuna Otto

Pan-seared sushi-grade ahi tuna, Asian inspired, dressed with wasabi aioli, sesame ginger sauce, and pickled ginger. Gluten-free.

$13.00

Duck Wings

Served with maple blueberry glaze. Gluten-free.

$10.00

Sauteed Brussels Sprouts

Steamed, then sauteed with prosciutto. Gluten-free.

$10.00

Dinner Appetizers

Dinner Entrees

Chicken Marsala

Served with porcini mushroom beggars' purse ravioli, roasted portobello mushrooms, topped with shaved Parmesan.

$24.00

Frutti di Mare

Scallops, shrimp, haddock, clams, and fresh Maine lobster along with fresh tomatoes, basil, fettuccine with red wine and tomato seafood stock. Sprinkled with shaved Parmesan.

$32.00

Hand Cut Pork Chops

Grilled asparagus, root vegetable mash and hard cider apple butter. Gluten-free.

$28.00

Beef Filet Mignon

Finished with demi-glace, served with grilled asparagus and roast fingerlings. Gluten-free.

$32.00

Seafood Stuffed Haddock

Garlic cream spinach, root vegetable mash with lobster cream sherry sauce.

$26.00

Seared Duck Breast

Maple blueberry glaze, poached pear, garlic cream spinach and root vegetable mash. Gluten-free.

$27.00

Seared Scallops

Creamy polenta, grilled asparagus with champagne beurre blanc.

$29.00

Green Pea Ravioli

Proscuitto, green peas and topped with vodka cream sauce.

$17.00

Vegan Vegetable Marbella

Roasted cauliflower steak on herb polenta topped with sweet and sour dried plum sauce and accompanied by a mixed green salad.

$26.00

Butter Poached Maine Lobster

Succulent Maine lobster poached in butter served with lobster ravioli, topped with champagne beurre blanc.

$29.00

Maine Seafood Casserole

A smaller seafood feast than the frutti di mare, but just as good. Lobster, scallops, shrimp, and haddock in a lobster sherry cream sauce baked in crumbs. Served with a side salad.

$19.00

Otto's Chicken Cordon Bleu

Handcrafted, bacon-wrapped chicken breast, prosciutto, Swiss cheese topped with beurre blanc and served with butternut squash risotto and asparagus.

$18.00

Blueberry Walnut Salad

Spring greens, tomato, feta, blueberries, walnuts, red onion and cucumber.

$8.00

Classic Caesar Salad

Fresh romaine, focaccia croutons, house-made Caesar dressing, shaved Parmesan and lemon.

$7.00

Dinner Salads