The last time I was in York Harbor for a meal, it was in the middle of a nasty Northeast storm, late in October. As the storm grew, we fired up our tiny wood stove, set a pot full of chowder atop it and listened to the wind in the rigging. By the end of the day we counted ourselves to be very lucky to be in a safe haven in Maine with such fine food to buoy our spirit, How could it get any better? we wondered. That, of course was before we discovered the Dockside Restaurant. We love what we do here. Says restaurant owner/manager Phil Lusty, the second generation of the Lusty family to operate the restaurant on such a prime spot in the harbor. In fact, the location is more than advantageous-it's actually perfect for boaters. And the Lusty passion for producing fine meals is also top-drawer....
Sight Seeing: Our rural setting is certainly not remote. We are an easy ten minutes to beaches, historical York Village 20 minutes from Strawberry Banke in Portsmouth, NH. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Restaurants: Nearby there are innumerable dining opportunities from fine dining to Maine lobster in the rough. Shopping your bag? It's a ten minute drive to the famous Kittery outlet malls. Kittery Trading Post. Rather be outdoors? Biking, kayaking, canoeing, whale watching and hiking opportunities abound. For the adventurous types, you can enjoy cross-country skiing in 20 of fresh snow just a short half-mile from your door. Your outdoor activity more relaxed? Enjoy a book on the wrap-around porch. Isles of Shoals Steamship Company. Fishing, Whale Watching, Scuba. For Golfers: We are a half m...