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.
Chicken Guacamole Sandwich Lunch
Red onion, bacon, romaine and tomato.
Excellent Egg Salad Sandwich Lunch
Guacamole and spinach.
The Happy Haddock Sandwich Lunch
Baked with lemon juice, house-made tartar, lettuce and tomato.
Augusta Cheesesteak Sandwich Lunch
Provolone, onion and pepper.
Kennebec Steak Sandwich Lunch
Blue cheese, Dijon mustard and onion.
Steve's Reuben Sandwich Lunch
House-made corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss with house-made 1000 Island dressing.
Veggie Wrap Lunch
Hummus, spinach, red onions, tomato, guacamole, mushrooms and artichoke hearts.
Otto's Burger Lunch
Top quality ground beef with lettuce, tomato and onions.
Otto's Veggie Burger Lunch
House-made black bean veggie burger with lettuce, tomato and provolone.
Cobb Salad Wrap Lunch
Chicken, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, bacon, red onion and blue cheese crumbles.
Whole Lobster Hoagie Roll Lunch
1/2 Lobster Bulkie Roll Lunch
Lunch House Specialties
Lunch Flatbread
Lobster Alfredo Flatbread Lunch
Build Your Own Flatbread Lunch
Choice of sauce, cheese, and up to 3 toppings.
Blueberry Walnut Salad Lunch
Spring greens, tomato, feta, blueberries, walnuts, red onion and cucumber.
Classic Caesar Salad Lunch
Fresh romaine, house-made croutons, shaved Parmesan and house-made dressing.
House Garden Salad Lunch
Spring greens, tomato, cucumber, red onion, house-made croutons and shaved Parmesan.
Spinach Salad Lunch
Fresh spinach, hard-boiled egg, bacon and house-made croutons.
Lunch Salads
Lunch Meals
Stir Fry Meal Lunch
Classic French Escargot
Butter, garlic, parsley with a splash of brandy. Served with crostini.
Classic French Gluten-Free Escargot
Butter, garlic, parsley with a splash of brandy.
Steak Tartare
Egg yolk, red onion and truffle. Served with crostini.
Steak Gluten-Free Tartare
Egg yolk, red onion and truffle.
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Hard cider apple butter, lemon zest and chive. Gluten-free.
Shrimp and Lobster Cocktail
1/2 Maine lobster and 3 large Gulf shrimp with cocktail sauce. Gluten-free.
Shrimp Cocktail
6 large Gulf shrimp with cocktail sauce. Gluten-free.
Tuna Otto
Pan-seared sushi-grade ahi tuna, Asian inspired, dressed with wasabi aioli, sesame ginger sauce, and pickled ginger. Gluten-free.
Duck Wings
Served with maple blueberry glaze. Gluten-free.
Sauteed Brussels Sprouts
Steamed, then sauteed with prosciutto. Gluten-free.
Dinner Appetizers
Dinner Entrees
Chicken Marsala
Served with porcini mushroom beggars' purse ravioli, roasted portobello mushrooms, topped with shaved Parmesan.
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.
Hand Cut Pork Chops
Grilled asparagus, root vegetable mash and hard cider apple butter. Gluten-free.
Beef Filet Mignon
Finished with demi-glace, served with grilled asparagus and roast fingerlings. Gluten-free.
Seafood Stuffed Haddock
Garlic cream spinach, root vegetable mash with lobster cream sherry sauce.
Seared Duck Breast
Maple blueberry glaze, poached pear, garlic cream spinach and root vegetable mash. Gluten-free.
Seared Scallops
Creamy polenta, grilled asparagus with champagne beurre blanc.
Green Pea Ravioli
Proscuitto, green peas and topped with vodka cream sauce.
Vegan Vegetable Marbella
Roasted cauliflower steak on herb polenta topped with sweet and sour dried plum sauce and accompanied by a mixed green salad.
Butter Poached Maine Lobster
Succulent Maine lobster poached in butter served with lobster ravioli, topped with champagne beurre blanc.
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.
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.
Blueberry Walnut Salad
Spring greens, tomato, feta, blueberries, walnuts, red onion and cucumber.
Classic Caesar Salad
Fresh romaine, focaccia croutons, house-made Caesar dressing, shaved Parmesan and lemon.