Taka Mediterranean Bar and Grill

4.3 (88)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

16b Wharf Street, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Innovative
Great for outdoor dining

Welcome to Taka Mediterranean Bar and Grill, our home located in the heart of Boothbay Harbor, where we invite our guests to celebrate life and share a blend of modern and traditional Mediterranean cuisine. Our goal at Taka is to unify our guest’s cultures and spirits with our own, expressing passion and generosity in the cuisine we share. Our internationally experienced chefs excellently craft Mediterranean inspired cuisine mixed with modern techniques and attitudes. Flavorful herbs and spices combine textures to appease broad-based palates.

Our attentive staff ensures that your entire dining experience at Taka is warm and welcoming from beginning to end. Each dish served opens up new aromatic smells and eccentric tastes to further your experience into Mediterranean cuisine.

We are sharing our Mediterranean traditions with a modern contemporary flavor. You will feel both close to home and apart of something new.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, American, Turkish
Hours of Operation
Brunch Mon, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Website
http://www.takabbh.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
16b Wharf Street, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
Area
Boothbay Harbor
Parking Details
Public Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Oyster on the Half Shell
Damriscotta oysters, cocktail sauce, and onion relish
- eaUSD 3.00
Blackened OctopusUSD 18.00
Hawaiian octopus, homemade spices, blend of beans, lemon beurre blanc, basil pesto
Crab Cake MuhammaraUSD 17.00
Charred red peppers, walnuts, remoulade
Taka Charcuterie BoardUSD 24.00
Chef's Mediterranean cheese selection, house-made Anatolian sausage, salami, prosciutto, olives, watermelon, grapes, honeycomb
Herb HummusUSD 8.00
Beet salsa, green olives, arugula, parsley, olive oil, pomegranate molasses, grilled pita
FalafelUSD 9.00
Chickpeas, cherry tomato, parsley, hummus, tahini, haydari, grilled pita
Baba GanoushUSD 9.00
Eggplant, red pepper, tahini, parsley, olive oil, haydari, grilled pita
Crispy Calamari MuhammaraUSD 14.00
Charred red peppers, walnut, parmesan, shishito peppers, green goddess dressing
Steamed MusselsUSD 15.00
Green peas, bell pepper, tomato, white wine broth, grilled pita
Grape LeavesUSD 9.00
Jasmine rice, fresh parsley, tzatziki
Stuffed AvocadoUSD 16.00
Shrimp, lobster, green apple, tarragon, mayo, yogurt, bell pepper, spicy mayo
Beef GibletsUSD 11.00
Marinated beef liver, red onion salad, grilled pita
Refreshing App SamplerUSD 21.00
Kisir, hummus, grape leaves, baba ganoush, tzatziki
Sizzlin' App SamplerUSD 23.00
A rich combination of marinated beef giblets, falafel, sigara boregi, and fried calamari

Soups & Salads

Soup of the Day
Chef's selection of homemade soup
- Market Price
New England Clam ChowderUSD 8.00
Chopped clams in a heavy cream broth with bacon, onions, celery, and potatoes
Anatolian Spoon SaladUSD 10.00
Diced tomato, cucumber, onion, mint, green pepper, ezine cheese, pomegranate molasses, walnut, house dressing
Mediterranean QuinoaUSD 11.00
Fresh cucumber, tomato, avocado, orange, green apple, house dressing
Truffle Mozzarella CapreseUSD 12.00
Mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, tomato, balsamic glaze, basil pesto
CaesarUSD 9.00
Crisp romaine, parmesan, croutons, cherry tomato, caesar dressing
Poached PearUSD 11.00
arugula, cherry, candied walnuts, fried goat cheese, house dressing

Lunch Mains

Lobster Roll
Fresh Maine lobster with house lemon aioli served hot or cold on a toasted bun
- Market Price
Haddock SandwichUSD 14.00
Choice of pan seared, blackened, or fried haddock, with onion relish, arugula, and tzatziki
Crab BLTUSD 18.00
Crab cake, applewood smoked bacon, crisp romaine lettuce, and fresh tomato served on a toasted bun
Taka's Fried Seafood PlatterUSD 23.00
Fried shrimp, oysters, calamari, french fries, cocktail sauce, and remoulade
Anatolian Lamb Kebab WrapUSD 17.00
Char-grilled lamb, arugula, grilled tomato, onion relish, and haydari served in a white, tomato basil, or spinach wrap
Chicken Caesar WrapUSD 14.00
Marinated Chicken breast, crisp romaine lettuce, parmesan, and caesar dressing served in a white, tomato basil, or spinach wrap
Falafel WrapUSD 12.00
Falafel, fresh mixed greens, tomato, onion, and tahini dressing served in a white, tomato basil, or spinach wrap

Kebab & Pide

Anatolian Lamb KebabUSD 25.00
char-grilled ground lamb, bulgur, tomato confit, onion relish, haydari
Kebab PlatterUSD 48.00
daily chicken or lamb gyro, marinated chicken and lamb kebab pieces, lahmacun, onion salad, bulgur, lime yogurt sauce
Gyro SandwichUSD 16.00
Spit roasted chicken/lamb, tomato butter sauce, lettuce, tomato, and pickled onion
Pide SpecialUSD 18.00
Daily special pide
Three Cheese PideUSD 15.00
Ezine, mozzarella, halloumi, honey truffle oil drizzle
Spinach & Mushroom PideUSD 15.00
Fresh organic spinach, roasted mushrooms, bell peppers, mozzarella, garlic
Anatolian Sausage PideUSD 15.00
House-made sausage, mozzarella
LahmacunUSD 15.00
Traditional Anatolian flatbread, ground lamb, tomato, red pepper, parsley, onion

Desserts

LemonUSD 11.00
Yuzu juice gonache with a lmon mint center
Strawberry MagnoliaUSD 11.00
Fresh strawberries, pastry cream, and vanilla biscuits served in a mason jar mug
Chocolate SouffléUSD 11.00
Served with homemade raspberry ice cream
Blueberry Crème BrûléeUSD 12.00
Vanilla custard with fresh Maine blueberries
BaklavaUSD 9.00
Pistachio, served with homemade vanilla ice cream
Turkish CoffeeUSD 4.50
Unfiltered, finely ground

Reviews

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4.3

(88)

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.1Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

88 Reviews

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Portmanteau
Greater Boston2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 11 September 2021
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We had reservations for a table for 7 for 5:00, outside. When we arrived they seemed oddly surprised to see us but quickly set up a table for us on the deck right over the harbor. The views were lovely, but the restaurant had a scruffy wharf-front vibe that was a little beat up. The windows were streaked, the decor meh, and it didn't seem super clean. I was hoping for a more refined dining experience given the menu and the prices, which were very high. My daughter really liked the appetizer sampler platter, but my husband and I didn't like the chicken kabob dinners. The meat was ground up with what seemed like veggies and heavy spices, and served like square logs not on skewers. The flavors were a bit off for me, not sure why. I think everyone else was OK but not wowed by their meals. We did have to wait a long time to order, but the food came out quickly. The guitar player/singer was amplified and seemed to get louder the longer we sat there. I know that restaurants are struggling right now. I don't mean to be unkind, just truthful about our experience. I wish we had found somewhere else for our celebration dinner.
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NaveenB
Las Vegas5 reviews
1.0
Dined on 23 August 2021
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Literally terrible service… took 2 hrs to get our food… total tourist trap, go to another restaurant in maine… begged for mac and cheese for my 9 yr old and still took 2 hrs…
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Roxy
Philadelphia County17 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 July 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great harbor side location with a fun menu with some different choices!
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JeanL
Denver / Colorado5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 July 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delish, staff was great! Our waitress was adorable! Loved the whole evening!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston13 reviews
4.0
Dined on 16 July 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was very good and service was excellent. In a time when servers seem overwhelmed, our waiter was friendly and prompt. Meals were served exceptionally hot. Scallop risotto was a highlight. Guitarist on the deck was talented and volume was just right.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Key West / Florida Keys36 reviews
1.0
Dined on 8 July 2021
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Nothing good to say here.
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jeninsf
San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 July 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Unexpectedly great. Really authentic and tasty food
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luis56 Gold
New York City17 reviews
4.0
Dined on 3 July 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Pub food. Lots of fried food. The fried oysters were very good
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DisapointedGallaPark Gold
Cincinnati / Dayton24 reviews
2.0
Dined on 29 June 2021
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We had a reservation for a regular table but they said they were all reserved for others. We were stuck at a very uncomfortable high-top Even though it was dinner hour, they were out of their specialty cocktail. Their main appetizer , oysters, and a few other items. The server was good but the hostess and management were less than steller
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cyril Gold
London16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 June 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good diner in great setting with excellent and kind service
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, American, Turkish
Hours of Operation
Brunch Mon, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Website
http://www.takabbh.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
16b Wharf Street, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
Area
Boothbay Harbor
Parking Details
Public Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Taka Mediterranean Bar and Grill

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Lunch Appetizers

Oyster on the Half Shell

Blackened OctopusUSD 18.00

Crab Cake MuhammaraUSD 17.00

Taka Charcuterie BoardUSD 24.00

Herb HummusUSD 8.00

FalafelUSD 9.00

Baba GanoushUSD 9.00

Crispy Calamari MuhammaraUSD 14.00

Steamed MusselsUSD 15.00

Grape LeavesUSD 9.00

Stuffed AvocadoUSD 16.00

Beef GibletsUSD 11.00

Refreshing App SamplerUSD 21.00

Sizzlin' App SamplerUSD 23.00

Soups & Salads

Soup of the Day

New England Clam ChowderUSD 8.00

Anatolian Spoon SaladUSD 10.00

Mediterranean QuinoaUSD 11.00

Truffle Mozzarella CapreseUSD 12.00

CaesarUSD 9.00

Poached PearUSD 11.00

Lunch Mains

Lobster Roll

Haddock SandwichUSD 14.00

Crab BLTUSD 18.00

Taka's Fried Seafood PlatterUSD 23.00

Anatolian Lamb Kebab WrapUSD 17.00

Chicken Caesar WrapUSD 14.00

Falafel WrapUSD 12.00

Kebab & Pide

Anatolian Lamb KebabUSD 25.00

Kebab PlatterUSD 48.00

Gyro SandwichUSD 16.00

Pide SpecialUSD 18.00

Three Cheese PideUSD 15.00

Spinach & Mushroom PideUSD 15.00

Anatolian Sausage PideUSD 15.00

LahmacunUSD 15.00

Desserts

LemonUSD 11.00

Strawberry MagnoliaUSD 11.00

Chocolate SouffléUSD 11.00

Blueberry Crème BrûléeUSD 12.00

BaklavaUSD 9.00

Turkish CoffeeUSD 4.50

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable