With some positive reviews I expected much better. Horrible condescending service from the manager to server. The food was just so-so for the prices. Maybe my experience was horrible as the restaurant industry is being hard hit with a lack of availability of properly trained staff. I'll give them that possibility but won't return and would not recommend... especially with so many other great restaurants in the area. read more

While the service was beyond excellent, the price points and the food were not. The salads are small and not worth $15. Both pastas that we ordered were so salty that we couldn't finish them. This restaurant used to be much better. Sad. read more

Great meal, lovely outdoor seating, helpful staff. Felt very safe & clean (in a COVID sense). Local oysters & Brussel sprouts were delicious. Sangria was perfect antidote to a long week! Heard that the burger and tuna were also delicious. Definitely book ahead. read more

Another great meal at 50, with relatives from out of town. From apps to dessert beignets, dinner was awesome. Super wine list. Friendly service. Menu covers of lots of territory, with an emphasis on simple, well-prepared dishes with fresh, local ingredients. Zip on over when you want to avoid the hustle and bustle of the Port. read more

I just finished dinner with my family at this restaurant and we had the best dinner. I had the fish and chips which was amazing! Best fish and chips I've ever had!!! Great service and a wonderful atmosphere. Would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Slowest service ever. Portions are small. Only steak option is $1 more than Bolognese. Dined for 3 hours waiting for staff to attend table, had 2 drinks after pulling teeth. Food was served to some people at our table over a partition, including the 6 year old children who were asked by staff to help clear their area. Only plus was the staff recognized their incompetence and gave us a free desert (which came 25 min before the desert we paid for). read more

A delicious take-out meal. The spinach Bucatini with mussels, shrimp, and scallops was amazing. I'm glad we got the homemade bread so we could sop up the broth. The greens salad was good as well. The olive oil cake was too sweet and oily for our taste but the strawberry rhubarb compote was lovely. read more

Amazing experience!! We ate there last night and loved every second of it. Our server was Ryan; professional, punctual, and knowledgeable:)) the crispy egg salad, lobster ceviche, lobster scampi, and noodle bowl finished with grapefruit sorbet was dynamite!! we will definitely be back next tine we visit Kennebunk!! read more

Great place. Make a reservation. Can fill up quickly. Food is terrific. Even a plain old hamburger is special there

Dined here recently and while the food was good and clearly high quality, we had many issues with the service that ultimately left us feeling very underwhelmed. We went at 5:30 on a Saturday because we had a 1-year old with us, and wanted to go when the restaurant was not quite as crowded and so we could be out at early as possible. Great theory, but dinner took two hours! It was nearly 30-40 minutes before we could even place our order, despite asking several people if we could place an order. Food took another 40 minutes to come out. Everyone agreed that the food was good, and I love that they use all local ingredients whenever possible, but it was almost unbearably slow. Additionally, there were no vegetarian options on the menu when we went, everything had fish or meat in it. We also had an issue with a couple seated nearby. The infant with us was very well behaved, but of course made a few "baby noises" as all babies do. An elderly gentleman (who was several martinis deep) seated at the next table yelled at the baby to be quiet, and continued to make rude comments about the baby and our table. I know this isn't the fault of the restaurant; however, I feel like most restaurants are on top of things like this and are quick to move a table if there's some friction. Several other patrons of the restaurant came up to us and apologized for the man's behavior and commented on ridiculous the situation was. It was only after another patron had called our waiter over and told her what had happened that anyone from the restaurant acknowledged what had happened (and by this time the other table was gone). Between the extremely slow service and the lack of control over the dining room, we were truly disappointed in the evening and likely will not be coming back. read more

50 Local has consistently delivered on high quality, well prepared meals, great cocktails and friendly attentive service! Last night was no exception...party of 5 (picky diners) that enjoyed cocktails, appetizers (littlenecks, pork belly special), salads, and variety of entrees (lobster scampi, haddock, clams bucatini) and of course several desserts! Our server was pleasant and provided excellent guidance on food and wine. The meal was terrific from start to finish! 50 Local is a real gem!! read more

My husband and I ate here last night and had an amazing experience. We are in Kennebunk celebrating my birthday and the manager James made sure we had a great night. When we arrived we were their last customers of the evening but they didn't make us feel rushed at all. We started with some oysters which were delicious and crispy farm egg salad which was also amazing. They had a nice wine list also that wasn't outrageously priced. For our entrees we shared the burger and the homemade pasta with pork and mushrooms. So so good! At the end of dinner we weren't going to have dessert because we didn't want to keep them any later but they actually sent us out two amazing desserts! The fried beignets with creme anglaise were absolutely out of this world and a brownie with ice cream and a blue berry sauce which was also delicious! I have to say we were so happy that we chose to come here it was a great experience and we will definitely be back! read more

The food is high quality and you can tell they use good ingredients. I would recommend sticking to seafood rather than spaghetti/pasta dishes, as I had the pasta and it was a large bowl of noodles with a fairly flat sauce. I saw more complexity in the seafood dishes and felt they were better value for money. Restaurant has nice decor and feels modern and comfortable though it is a bit darker at night than is preferable. The service was a tad slow and we had to spend a long time getting our bill. 3.5 for the food, 3 for the service. Lastly, one thing to note is that their online menu is a sample. They do not always have the same food in store - don't come in expecting everything you see online! We were disappointed by that and I wouldn't want others to have the same experience. read more

Great food -- farm to table. Leisure dining experience. Great ambience enhanced by fresh, hand crafted meals. Unique cocktails.

Food was good but portions small! Seriously a $13 cheese plate with 2 small pieces of cheese ? Fish stew was delicious !

My experiences with Fifty Local have always been good. It is the first place I think of when I have company in town. And the first place I think of when just going out with a friend. I like that they support the local farms ,always a good thing. Tuesday tapas are always interesting and creative. The general menu, which changes periodically is varied and has enough variety that even someone who doesn't like fish or mushrooms has enough to choose from. The wait staff is very professional in a very friendly way. Would definitely suggest that you give this restaurant a try. read more

A year and a half after "Vanessa V."'s review of 50 Local, it looks like the staff at 50 Local is still discriminating against younger customers. My fianceé and I went to Kennebunk to celebrate her birthday and we were excited to visit 50 Local. Despite the fact that we went on a relatively slow night, we were seated and promptly forgotten about while larger groups of older patrons were attended to first. I had to flag down a waitress and ask if we could place an order - amazingly, she attempted to leave without taking our order before relenting when I threatened to leave for the restaurant across the street. We decided to make the best of it though and were looking forward to the food... right up until it arrived with a bug on my fianceé's plate. Really? Really. One of the dangers of using fresh, local, organic produce is that you could end up with insects on your plate if the kitchen doesn't actually wash it good enough. Rookie mistake and, when compounded by the very apparent lack of care and attention by the wait staff, one that makes this a very easy "pass" in the future given how many great choices you'll find in town. At no point did anyone at 50 Local offer even a hint of an apology. I'm sure "Vanessa V." and I would both welcome a public one for being ignored based on our ages, but I'm not holding my breath. read more

We had a sensational dinner at 50 Local! We went in November when the summer crowds were long gone and enjoyed a delicious dinner. I strongly recommend the Haddock which was sensational. Great food, attentive service. By all means, go! You will be glad you did. read more

Very nice and varied menu. All farm fresh. Our options last night ranged from grass fed beef to fish stew to pastas. The squash soup looked outstanding, the salads were good and beautifully presented. Good service. read more

Steak Frites.... awesome. Moscow Mule was prepared to perfection. Ambiance is very conducive to conversation and enjoyable dining. We sat at the bar for drinks and tapas and had a wonderful experience. read more

Excellent food. Love the board where they list where they source all their food from locally. Made me feel like I was part of the whole meal prep process! Prepare to bring a full wallet though, this tasty food comes with a fairly hefty price tag. read more

We had been told about how great the bartender, Matt, was and he lived up to and exceeded all expectations. Every bite of food was also superb! Highly recommend! read more

I'm giving 5 stars and here's why- No idea where to go for dinner and found myself in Kennebunk. Yelp rescued me again, but... I was apprehensive. I had zero expectations. The place is super cute. Great ambiance (although looks like a dr's office when walking through the hallway to front door). The service was spot on and welcoming. The food was great from start to finish. Absolutely nothing was meh. Everything was great or better. If I want to complain about anything, then maybe the wine was too warm. For appetizer I had one each of the oyster offerings. Fresh and amazing! The calamari was good, too. It had perfect texture and not over battered. The tomato sauce for dipping the calamari was super yummy. I had a house made pasta dish. Sorry I cannot remember the name, but it was the best pasta I've ever had. Fresh cream goat cheese, basil, pork, and unbelievably fresh pasta. I tried bites of a few other dishes at my table that did not disappoint either. Oh don't let me forget the bread. It was decadently delicious. Fresh, soft, homemade, and great flavor. I couldn't stop there. I continued on for dessert. The beignets were a great choice. I'll eat here again and probably during this trip! read more

50 Local may be my favorite restaurant in the Kennebunks. The service is impeccable, the decor is tastefully done and ambient, and the food is close to perfect. The menu features locally grown vegetables and herbs, quality meats, and fresh seafood. The drink menu is impressive and seems to rotate to deliver whatever is fresh and seasonally appropriate. Definitely worth checking out. read more

Went for dinner mid-week. The place was moderately full considering it was the first month of opening and not on the weekend. We had a reservation and our table was ready immediately. Tables are a bit close together. We knew the couple next to us (and fortunately we like them) but in a small town, if we weren't friendly with them, it would have made for an awkward dinner. We ordered from the house cocktail menu and both enjoyed our maitais. Potent and tasty without being too sweet. On to apps, both had the mixed greens which were delicious. Fresh bread on the side was also tasty. Wait service was punctual but not excessively so. Meals: lobster carbonara for me and porkchop for my husband. When I order carbonara, I know I am in for sinful, lots of cream and cheese -- a real indulgence. I think this fell short somewhat, not as rich or flavorful as most carbonara I have had. The peas were very fresh and the lobster was well cooked, but overall not show stopping. My husband's porkchop was well cooked but he concluded he isn't wild about balsamic reductions. Servings were large enough for both of us to take home leftovers for the next day's lunch. For dessert we ordered the beignets even though we had no room for them and only ate one, but took the others home for the next day. Simple but good. Coffee was tasty. On the whole, I enjoyed the food and there were certainly enough intriguing options on the menu that I feel sure we will be back to try 50 Local again. read more

Great place. The food was excellent. The service was very good. (Alison) The dipping sauce for the beignets was unbelievable as a desert. A must try place. My only suggestion is for the lighting to be a little bit brighter. read more

The staff ar very friendly and knowledgable of the menu. We were excited to find a farm to table restaurant in Kennebunk. A delicious dark and stormy featuring Maine ginger beer alongside the lobster carbonara made for a great evening! I would definitely go back. read more

We made reservations because the reviews said the restaurant fills up fast. We got seated immediately at our 7:00 time. The waiters/waitresses were running, very busy..but our service was great. We shared a tomato salad with peaches which would have been better if the tomatoes were riper...but they were sort of yellow and firm, but overall flavor of the salad was delicious..just the right amount of mozzarella cheese and peaches with fresh basil. For the entrees,I got the local haddock with lemon risotto and fresh vegetables and it was fantastic. Good serving portions too...My husband got Lobster Scampi and he loved it, homemade pasta..and the sauce was so fresh and delicious. They also serve delicious focaccia bread with silvery good. The reason I did not give 5 stars...we had checked the menu online and saw the had duck...we both planned on getting duck so were both disappointed it was not on the menu last night...and secondly..we ordered homemade peach ice cream to share, and after 10 minutes, the waitress informed us the peach ice cream was too soft to serve. It was 8:00 PM...so they should have taken it off the menu if not fit to serve. We declined anything else, but it would have been a nice gesture to off er a free dessert in it's place. But other than that, the food we did get was definitely 5 star! read more

I really enjoyed the atmosphere and my entire experience. The food was wonderful, the staff were friendly and helpful, and the aesthetic was really urban. I crave the mac and cheese. Simple but so good. read more

Really interesting dishes/preparations. I had the pork belly. Menu was a little limiting, but the food we had was delicious. Only big slam on 50 Local was the ambience. It was so dark in this place not only was it hard to read the menu (needed your flashlight), but you couldn't even see what you were eating. read more

Love that most of the ingredients are locally sourced. The mussels frites are consistently very good, as is the fish stew. The gnocchi was less successful, being a little heavy and having a strange texture. They offer unique "crafted" cocktails, and the offerings change frequently, they are delicious but very pricey ($10 - $13). I generally like the restaurant's clean, modern design, but find it very curious that a restaurant in Maine chose to use metal chairs, which are literally cold during the winter months and not very comfortable. read more

My husband and I came to 50 Local for our first anniversary and had a great experience. The basil lime gimlet was a delicious drink, and we really enjoyed the ricotta appetizer which was served on crostini and came with 4 pieces perfect for sharing. My husband loved the fish and chips with handcut fries, and I enjoyed the lobster carbonara. The one downside might be that they appeared to have lost our reservation (which was made via email with the owner), so this could have been very disappointing if we couldn't get a seat, since the place was packed all night! read more

Great food , excellent service , loved the waiter's experience with what type of wine to have with my food . Speed of service was excellent and fhe ambiance was amazing . read more

We recently visited this awesome restaurant and bar and had a wonderful meal. The service was outstanding! We sat at the bar and were greeted by Matt who was tending to the spirits that night. The menu was amazing with choices that satisfied both my wife and myself. the highlight of the evening were the drinks and attention we received from the staff. For cocktails I tried the Summer Sipper and the Ghost of Mary, both of which were delightful. My wife enjoyed the extensive wine selection and finally decided on the Humberto Canale Gran Reserva Malbec, A wine from Patagonia! Obviously the management has spent some time developing a varied list of wine selections. For dinner I enjoyed the Rigatoni Bolognese while my wife ordered the Gnocchi with locally foraged mushrooms, marsala and romano. Both meals were fantastic choices. One thing that sets this place apart is the service, every staff member treats every customer like a local. What a concept a restaurant focused on excellence from the kitchen as well as the front of the house! Kudos to management, chef and staff. We will visit again! Tom H. read more

This place is INCREDIBLE! Katia our server was amazing. But the food speaks for itself. I had the lobster risotto which was out of this world. BF had fish and chips and he would like to note that Brian f (a fellow yelper) was so wrong!! Delicious. We started with the clams and crab cake and finished w the beignets and through and through the meal was exceptional. Cocktails included. read more

Had dinner here on Friday night and it was perfect! We started with some oysters and mussels frites ( both oh so good) then my husband had the fish and chips ( fried but somehow light and tasty) and I had the fish stew- it was one of the best dishes I have ever had! So much seafood and so flavorful. I couldn't finish mine so my husband helped- it was that good he left his dinner and finished mine. I would make the trip just for that dish! Our waitress was superb, always attentive but not obtrusive. Our glasses were never empty and she had a very pleasant demeanor. You get so used to bad service that when you find good service it is shocking and pleasurable. Kudos to 50 Local- great food, relaxed but polished atmosphere. I would not hesitate to return. Well done! read more

As a local, this is definitely my go to restaurant. Great for a burger or fish-n-chips on my way home from work or for a special sit down dinner when entertaining guests from out of town. Awesome beer list, amazing cocktails, exceptional food, and the best service this side of Boston. Their other restaurant s are amazing too! read more

This is great addition to the Kennebunk/Kennebunkport food scene. The dining room/bar place has a great vibe...fresh, slick, and friendly. And the food is even better. This was our first visit and we never made it past the appetizers; a choice of several of them made for a fascinating meal. The calamari were tempura-like , the pea soup with fried shrimp and pancetta was fabulous, and the spring rolls were crisp and light. But the oysters with yuzu were out of this world. Next time I promise we'll make it to the entrees! I love this place and will return....no later than this weekend! read more

Back on track; 50 Local once again outstanding. Recent dining party of 5; all meals were wonderful.

I keep trying to love this place. Bread basket and salads are delicious. I went to dinner here last week with 2 friends. We each got the tuna entree. It was not listed as a bowl. There was very little food in the bowl. We felt like we were eating leftovers we may have taken home. The tuna portion was unbelievable small. The dish is served room temp in a broth. Everything was soggy. The rice was swimming loosely in the liquid. Family friends were at a neighboring table. One person from that party ordered the tuna also. She said when it arrived she wondered "which poor soul " ordered the bowl, then it was placed in front of her. She said she disliked it greatly and ended up sharing her grandmother's entree which was the zucchini parmigiana. She said that was delicious. We ended our meal with the chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream for two ladies to share. It was delicious but we actually laughed when it was placed on the table. It was basically a mini dessert. Ridiculous. The cocktails were terrific. read more