A New Maine Restaurant Has Scallop Shooters, and Yes, You Can Pair Them With Sake

There’s a new restaurant in Searsport bringing Japanese-inspired flavors to the Maine coast. Sakura Harbour is a fresh addition to the local dining scene, combining Japanese inspiration with ingredients from right here in Maine. But there’s one item in particular that caught my attention, their Local Maine Scallop Shooter.

And yes, it’s exactly the kind of thing you’re going to want to try.

Sakura Harbour takes fresh local Maine scallops and turns them into a unique shooter experience, with three different ways to enjoy it. You can pair your scallop with sake, go with their house ponzu sauce, or get the best of both worlds with a sake and ponzu combination. They’re also featuring some of the best sake in the house for the pairing, making this much more than just another seafood appetizer.

Because the scallops are prepared fresh specifically for you, Sakura Harbour asks that you give them two hours’ notice if you want to order the Scallop Shooter. You can call ahead or send them a message to reserve yours.

Fresh Maine scallops, premium sake, ponzu and a little Japanese inspiration on the coast, this is definitely one of the more interesting new food experiences to check out in Searsport.

And if you’re a scallop fan, I’d say the sake and ponzu combo is calling your name.