Sea Dog Brewing Company

Brewery, Bar, Eatery, Beer-to-go

26 Front St
Bangor, Maine, 04401-6418
United States

(207) 947-8004 | map
seadogbrewing.com

Beers are brewed at / by another brewery.
BEER STATS
Average:
3.5
Beers:
30
Ratings:
2,888
PLACE STATS
Average:
3.7
Reviews:
20
Ratings:
45
pDev:
12.7%
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Rated: 4.5 by atlbravsrno1 from Maine

Jul 04, 2021
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Reviewed by brewnme from Maine

4.26/5  rDev +15.1%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.5
Sat on the outer deck overlooking the Penobscot River. The service staff was right there when needed and able to answer questions pertaining to the brewery. Food was made to order but also very prompt to the table. My wife had sea food which is easy to screw up but her's was done to perfection. I had the Pub Burger which was definitely not from pre-prepared patties. It was cooked as ordered and when they say a slab of bacon on it they aren't kidding. Although they were crowded due to an event in the area we were not rushed at all. Can't wait to get back and sample more of their fine fare and brews. For those interested and not beer fans (leaves more for me) they have a full service bar and wine list.
Aug 04, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by neliam24 from New York

Jul 28, 2018
 
Rated: 3.74 by Lucnifter from California

Dec 09, 2017
 
Rated: 3.69 by Jliscin from Connecticut

Jan 28, 2017
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Reviewed by Newbeergeek1 from Maine

4.06/5  rDev +9.7%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 3.5 | food: 4
Funny, for me at least, that I go more for the food and the view than I do the beers. Although they have good beers, as a craft beer enthusiast, I like them just OK. The restaurant/brewery and location are fine and I always enjoy myself there with friends and food and some brews.
Jan 24, 2017
 
Rated: 3.41 by ScaryEd from New Hampshire

Jun 06, 2016
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Rated by chicagoish from Pennsylvania

4.68/5  rDev +26.5%
vibe: 5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.5
Super nice personal service. Bob gave us a personal tour of the brewery and explained thoroughly theprocess
Sep 11, 2015
 
Rated: 3.2 by xtonytx from Connecticut

Jul 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3.55 by LXIXME from New Mexico

Jun 10, 2015
 
Rated: 3.95 by decaff from New York

Apr 05, 2015
 
Rated: 4.05 by OJT1993 from Maine

Feb 03, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by Reds76 from Maine

Nov 22, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by illpass78 from Maine

Nov 19, 2014
 
 
Rated: 3.75 by StrayteEDGE from Massachusetts

Sep 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3.4 by BigRizz62 from Maryland

Aug 19, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Cloaked_Phantom from Washington

Jul 30, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by mendvicdog from Maryland

Jul 10, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Snap43nib from Ohio

Jun 25, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Crumpetsnbeer from Maine

May 28, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by Marshall_ofmcap from Colorado

Jan 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Morakaton from Michigan

Jan 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by Amgarnier from Maine

Dec 28, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by jw1978 from Massachusetts

Dec 15, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by BillRoth from Maryland

Nov 11, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by hockeypuck from Maine

Oct 31, 2013
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Reviewed by Ivanhoes_Backpack from Canada (NB)

3.65/5  rDev -1.4%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.75 | service: 3.25 | selection: 3.75 | food: 3.75
Good food, better beer. Had a sampler that consisted of 13 different flavours of beer. In a nice location on the water, and the restaurant itself is huge. Looks newly renovated, really nice atmosphere. A good spot for a beer and/or a meal if you're in Bangor. Sea Dog beer is generally pretty good, average as far as flavours and styles, but downeast Maine isn't really ready for russian imperials and dipa's.
Apr 08, 2013
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Reviewed by vomfoss from Florida

3.08/5  rDev -16.8%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 2.75 | service: 3 | selection: 3 | food: 3
I Have been going to the sea dog in bangor for over 13 yrs and every year it becomes a bigger disappointment from the year before. The quality of their beers on tap has declined to the point I can no longer drink them. They are currently re vamping their brewing, in house for a few select beers and my hope is that the beer quality will come back around ( stop having shipyard brew your beer). Food is okay and the staff has always been friendly .. the location you cant beat in the summer, along the river
Jan 26, 2013
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Reviewed by GarthDanielson from Virginia

3.8/5  rDev +2.7%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4 | service: 3 | selection: 4 | food: 4
I went to college in Bangor, and this was a frequent stop for most of those years. We recently stopped in while visiting friends and family. The place hasn't changed a bit. It's a very well lit building, with a lot of open space that gets jam-packed come weekend time. The bar is a horseshoe, and it usually packs in tightly there on weekends, also. A couple of pool tables and arcade games, with a plethora of flat-screens for all the Boston sports games. Also, when the weather permits, there is a good-sized deck overlooking the river, which can be absolutley amazing in the middle of fall. The service is hit-or-miss...sometimes the staff is great, prompt, and friendly, and other times it seems like a group of first-day trainees that hate life. The bar is usually the safest bet in terms of service. The food is decent, and there is a fairly wide selection to choose from. I recommend the clam chowder...my personal favorite. Also, fried pickles (not on the menu) which are damn tasty. The beers aren't bad, but at the same time are nothing to rave about. The Blue Paw tends to be the crowd favorite. Not terribly expensive, you can usually eat and have a few brews without killing your bank account.
Sep 02, 2011
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Reviewed by FightingEntropy from Minnesota

2.55/5  rDev -31.1%
vibe: 3 | quality: 2.5 | service: 2 | selection: 3 | food: 2.5
Stopping in Bangor on the way to Bar Harbor, this was an easy stop after seeing Paul Bunyan and stalking Stephen King's house for a facebook pic. Had a few bottles of Sea Dog before, so wasn't expecting a lot but hoped the food was good with the view on the patio.

The view of the river from the back patio was relaxing and nice. Our waitress was evidently having a very bad day because the service was awful and even the trainee following looking sympathetic to us. Everything was slow and took forever. Sampler tray was a bit warm and flat by the time in showed up, and the DYI pizza didn't turn out well either. Adequate.

We we drove by another Sea Dog-we kept on driving.
Jul 08, 2011
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Reviewed by Katahdin from Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +14.9%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 3 | selection: 4 | food: 5
A truly neat adaptation of an old shipbuilding factory on the shores of the Penobscot. I have enjoyed dining inside and outside on the deck overlooking the beautiful waterfront. Open and spacious you never feel crowded here. Always a good selection of beers on tap and the wait staff is about as friendly as you can get.

Personal note to any Wings fans, do not try the Suicide. I did (I had never had wings too hot before) and nearly ended up needing to go to the hospital. What a great way to sell more beer though!!!
Nov 12, 2009
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Reviewed by Yeastcakes from Colorado

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 2.5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4
Atmosphere - Great location on the Bangor waterfront. Near the downtown. Inside nice open sports bar in the center with nice seating on the side areas and great seating on the deck overlooking the waterfront. Island bar in the middle had the rows of mug club mugs on the rafters.
Quality - The beers were good. I was particularly happy to see another pub with cask ales. I had the porter on cask and the brown. The porter came across beautifully on cask with nuttiness and a smooth and subtle chocolate. The brown had a nice complex malt flavor with some forward sweetness but enough hops to balance it out.
Service - Service was pretty good. The waiter passed by enough that we could get his attention easily enough. Did let the first beer get dry though - a sad moment.
Selection - They had ten beers plus two on cask.
Food - Got the artichoke & spinach dip appetizer. It came in a bread bowl with some nice thick nachos. This was a great start. Got the meatball stroganoff. Nice presentation with chives and orange. Taste was great to match and very filling. Friend got the pulled pork tacos and was also very pleased.
Overall Impression
Apr 18, 2009
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Reviewed by Stunner97 from New Jersey

4.7/5  rDev +27%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 4 | food: 4.5
I have been here several times while on vacation and its always an enjoyable experience. The food is excellent there and its great place to be during the summer. Always crowded but with good efficient service. Not a nicer place to be during the summer on a warm evening and watch a Yankees vs. Red Sox game while enjoying some good food and good beer. On a nice nite they even have some outdoor seating with a great view. Worth the visit for sure I go there at least once every summer. (try the sampler to get a taste of all the varieties they are currently offering),
Feb 04, 2009
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Reviewed by mtstatebeer from West Virginia

3.28/5  rDev -11.4%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3 | service: 3 | selection: 3.5 | food: 4
Visited Sunday evening. It was a typical dead sunday night, so service was readily available. Very nice place, decent sized bar, it appeared to have a nice porch seating area, but it was too cold for that. Service was decent. Our waitress was nice and helpful recommending food, but was no help with the beer. I asked what styles the thumpr and the bangor were. She replied, I don't know, it's just their names. After tasting, I had a good guess but talked to the bartender on the way out. The food was good. I had the crab cakes, lobster bisque, and the haddock soft taco. All were very good. The beers were nice, of course, had to have the sampler. I liked the IPA and the porter, they had IPA on cask. Overall, it was a very good evening at a nice brewpub.
Nov 18, 2008
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Reviewed by Shaw from Florida

3.2/5  rDev -13.5%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.5 | service: 3 | selection: 3 | food: 2.5
Visited here on a Sunday afternoon in September.

It's a big place, with lots of seating. It's all smoke-free, which is great. They even have additional space for meetings, banquets, etc.

I had their IPA on cask. It was fine, made better by being cask.

The service was OK, though we thought a big reason was our poor waiter had too many tables.

The food was a bit disappointing. We could only recommend the crab cakes. Their reuben needed more sauerkraut. Their caprese salad only had one piece of lettuce.
Sep 09, 2008
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Reviewed by wickedpete from Maryland

3.4/5  rDev -8.1%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3 | service: 3.5 | selection: 3.5 | food: 3.5
Great location, great atmosphere, spotty service, and a constantly deteriorating quality of beers. The Sea Dog used to be my favorite bar but the quality of their beers has gotten to the point where there's almost no point in going anymore. The service can vary depending on when you go and who serves you. They employ some veteran bar tenders who learn your name and what you like, and some very good servers, but also have a steady stream of high schoolers and disinterested folks who couldn't care less about their job. In the summer it's a nice place to get lunch on a sunny day and enjoy a beer on their patio overlooking the river. Stay away around Thanksgiving when all of the college kids are back in town (myself included) and pack the place to capacity.
Jan 07, 2008
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Reviewed by joepais from Maine

3.1/5  rDev -16.2%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 3 | service: 2 | selection: 4 | food: 2.5
I have been here twice both times the service was not that great I purchased a 13 glass sampler that only had two ales that stood out .One of them was the blueberry and its Maine so the better get that right The food portions were small and average in taste. I had a cheese steak when I went for lunch and it was on a hotdog roll. Oh well live and learn. The restaurant is along the riverfront and you defiantly pay for the view. Please note the Root beer is bought by the bottle too, I found out the hard way with my kids but it was better than some of their ales I sampled.
Dec 28, 2007
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Reviewed by deltatauhobbit from Maine

3.93/5  rDev +6.2%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 3.5 | selection: 4 | food: 2.5
The best thing about Sea Dog is their beer. Their beer is very delicious, but I'll leave that up to the individual beer reviews.

The Sea Dog though lacks in the food area in my opinion. The price doesn't seem to justify the quality. While they aim to be an upscale restaurant and exceed in most areas (beer and atmosphere), the food leaves something to be desired even though they have an inspired menu.

The atmosphere is great though, located right on the river, underneath a bridge, the location is pretty sweet. Especially during 4th of July where you can make out the fireworks or during the folk festival in August, the Sea Dog is the place to be. During the summer, their large deck is always a nice option too. This tends to be Sea Dogs appeal, even their location in Topsham is located on a river next to a beautiful (though small) waterfall with a deck to enjoy it from.

But first and foremost, go for the beer, that's what I do.
Dec 03, 2007
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Reviewed by barleywinebrewer from New Hampshire

3.45/5  rDev -6.8%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4 | service: 2 | selection: 4 | food: 4
It had been 2 years since my last trip to / through bangor and the sea dog. Decided to hit the restaurant for dinner with the family and have a couple of pints.

The food - both portion sizes and prices were outstanding. We were happy with the dinners and appetizers and they even had a solid kids menu for those in my situation.

The service - last time it was a college waitress that was not knowledgeable about the beers but good at her job. This time was again a college waiter but he was either having an off day or didn't want to wait on a family.

That I could've reasonably lived with, having worked in restaurants during college I know kids can be an adventure. What really turned us off on this waiter is although quick to walk over as we sat down and ask if we wanted drinks, when asked what was on draft he said "it's on the back of the menu (which we hadn't even picked up)" and then slouched and waited to see us flip the menu over. Wow. What a lost opportunity to chat up the customer and the beer lineup.

Suffice to say it's a great stop while in Bangor and this waiter aside definitely pay a visit. If I recall right, the pub beer is brewed by them unlike the bottled beers which are via shipyard.
Sep 30, 2007
Sea Dog Brewing Company in Bangor, ME
Brewery rating: 3.5 out of 5 with 2888 ratings