The Contented Sole

Menu · 2026

The Sole

Serving Fresh Local Seafood Since 2005

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Pulled from the harbor in the morning, on your table by night. Menu changes with the tide.

Starters

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  • Local Oysters

    MKT

    Shucked to order, fresh from the Damariscotta River. 1/2 dozen 25 · dozen 46

  • Dirty Fries

    15.95

    Crazy popular dish you can share — dirty mayo, parmesan.

  • Red Hook Beer Battered Shrimp

    16.95

    1/2# of sweet shrimp, seasoned and beer battered.

  • Crispy Brussels

    15.95

    Cilantro, mint, fish sauce, fresh lime juice.

  • Tuna Crudo

    16.95

    Ginger, scallions.

  • Cast Iron Calamari

    19.95

    Garlic, capers, sweet drop peppers and lemon.

  • Smoked Fish Plate

    23.95

    Pickles, olives, marinated tomatoes.

Salads

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  • Beet Salad

    14.95

    Arugula, orange and whipped ricotta.

  • Local Greens

    15.95

    Farm fresh veggies, green goddess dressing.

  • Kale Caesar

    14.95

    Parmesan Reggiano, anchovies and house made croutons. Add fresh salmon filet 15.

Tacos

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  • Famous Fresh Fish Tacos

    18.95

    Seasoned fresh fish of the day, pico de gallo, Sole slaw, crema, in warm corn tortillas.

  • Fried Clam Tacos

    MKT

    Slaw, pico de gallo & lime.

  • Carnitas

    19.95

    Cotija cheese, pickled red onion, salsa verde.

  • Lobster

    MKT

    Tarragon aioli, slaw, pico de gallo.

Kids

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  • Cheddar Mac & Cheese

    8.95

  • Grilled Cheese

    8.95

  • Crisp Fried Chicken Fingers

    8.95

The Sole

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  • Pemaquid Lobster Roll

    MKT

    Warm and tossed with melted butter, or chilled and lightly dressed with mayo. Served with our house made chips.

  • Fish & Chips

    25.95

    Lightly fried, served with house slaw, tartar sauce and fries.

  • Seared Salmon

    26.95

    Confit potatoes, olives, heirloom tomatoes, basil.

  • Rare Tuna Sandwich

    20.95

    Wakame, sriracha aioli, chips.

  • Falafel Bowl

    18.95

    Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, hummus, tahini & pita.

  • Fresh Catch Fish Sandwich

    20.95

    Seared or fried, served with LTO and chips.

  • Poke Bowl

    24.95

    Local catch, wakame, avocado, cucumber, sriracha aioli and soba noodles.

  • Korean BBQ Chicken

    32.95

    Slaw, kimchi.

  • Lobster Club

    MKT

    Applewood smoked bacon and slaw piled high on toasted bread, served with chips.

  • Clam Basket

    MKT

    Rockport clams lightly fried and served with fries.

  • Smash Burger

    19.95

    Wagyu beef, cheese, pickles, special sauce & chips.

  • Sticky Pork Ribs

    33.95

    Five spice, sesame, ginger, house slaw and fries.

Sides

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  • Crispy House Fries

    6.95

  • Sole Slaw

    3.00

  • Bread Basket

    6.00

  • Daily Vegetables

    5.95

  • Fingerling Potatoes

    5.95

Wood Stone Pizza

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Pies are hand tossed and cooked to order. Arrival at table may not coincide with other kitchen items.

  • Margherita

    21.95

    Fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil.

  • The Original Cheese

    20.95

    Sweet San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella and provolone cheeses.

  • White Clam Pizza

    24.95

    Tender sea clams, cheese, fresh oregano & garlic.

  • Pepperoni

    22.95

    Sweet tomato sauce and our cheese blend.

  • Duckfat

    24.95

    Prosciutto, caramelized onions and cheese.

  • Puttanesca

    22.95

    Capers, garlic, anchovies.

  • Forager

    23.95

    Shiitake, oyster mushrooms and truffle oil.

We Tread Lightly

We buy local whenever possible. We recycle and reuse. We do not use plastic cups or straws. We compost our food scraps.

Ask your server about our specials

* This food is or may be served raw or undercooked. Consumption of raw or undercooked foods may increase the risk of foodborne illness.