We stopped in to grab dinner on our first night in Kennebunkport. Yelp showed good reviews and it was across the road from our Hotel. My husband ordered the street corn lobster roll. Wow. What a delicious twist on lobster rolls. Toast was crispy and buttered nicely. Packed with juicy fresh lobster meat. The street corn flavor was a little spicy but perfectly seasoned. I ordered the lobster ravioli. Oh. Wow. The homes pasta pockets wee cooked to perfection. There can always be more lobster in any dish. But honestly, good amount in the dish & sauce. Sauce was creamy. Seriously almost tasted like clam chowder on top. Service was very prompt. We actually used the Yelp "join the waitlist" and was able to skip waiting in line. We had a drink at our hotel bar until it was time. Worked perfectly. Ambiance is a little deceiving for the delish food. It's more of a bar & small diner atmosphere. But the food and staff are great! read more

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Alison's is a popular spot right in town. It's a family styled restaurant with a large bar area. It's the locally owned equivalent of an apple bees type place. You can expect kids to be there and a placemat that you can color on. It's not my vibe but everyone working there was very quick, friendly and helpful. I'd always give the thumbs up for a family as it seems like a local favorite but there are other options that I personally prefer as a person without kids. read more

Average pub vibe with a expansive menu. I will say that our server was very friendly and attentive and likely my favorite part of our meal. We ordered the chicken sandwich and a lobster roll. Both sandwiches met expectations and were good enough but didn't feel any different than what you would get elsewhere. Overall this is a safe bet for if you want options and very straightforward pub food. read more

We stopped here on a Wednesday for lunch. The place was quite busy but still had tables open. We were seated right away. We had never tried lobster rolls before so we ordered the lobster roll trio and a fish called Wanda sandwich (haddock fillet sandwich). The fish sandwich was huge and had good flavor. We both decided we are not fans of lobster which we kind of already knew but when in Maine, we felt we needed to try a roll. Out of the three, my favorite was the one covered in lobster bisque. These are the only lobster rolls we have ever had so can't compare to much. read more

Alisson's Restaurant - A fish called Wanda sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Kennebunkport, Maine

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Good spot to grab dinner. Service was fast and friendly. Tried the fried chicken sandwich and it was saucy and flavorful (I did find the chicken to not be the highest quality). Came with a side of fries which were also good. Overall a solid place to eat. We found free 3 hour street parking a few streets down. If you don't mind walking I recommend finding parking on of the side streets and walking in. The main area where this restaurant is located was a bit busy and packed. read more

Alisson's Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Kennebunkport, Maine

1st time here: we decided to split the Chicken Gervis sandwich (basically a Nashville Hot chicken fried ) for $19.95 with great cold slaw and ice cold beer and a Lemon Chive Lobster roll ($33.95) with mayo tasting like lemon and chives. The Winner was the Chicken sandwich with fries and pickles. The lobster roll with mayonnaise was tender, but didn't go anywhere near a squeezed lemon and never saw a chive. On a side commentary- I've been coming to Ogunquit to different restaurants for 4 years and have yet to have outstanding sweet lobster roll. Ice cold beer, good service and a nice atmosphere Don't get me wrong - but you spend over $25 for a lobster roll it should knock your socks off. read more

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Great food in a fantastic location in Kennebunkport. The lobster ravioli and seafood risotto both came with a generous serving of lobster. Very nice cocktail menu and the view of town is lovely. read more

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Decent spot to grab a quick bite. Service is quick and friendly. Food portion is big and is reasonably priced.

By far the best lobster rolls of our entire trip! The prices are very reasonable for the quality, and the potato egg salad might honestly be the best I have ever had. Highly recommend stopping in if you are in the area. read more

Alisson's Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Kennebunkport, Maine

Food was fresh and delicious. Definitely a go to when in the town. Staff was friendly, cozy atmosphere. read more

Alisson's Restaurant - Menu and tuna fish sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Kennebunkport, Maine

Beyond delicious food and fabulous service. Everything was delicious and the lobster was so well prepared. The lemon chive lobster roll was next level and lemon wasn't overpowering. Flatbreads and wings were delicious and kids liked the variety for them on the menu. And the highlight of the menu is the Lobster Poutine - which is smothered in lobster bisque. OMG. It's beyond words. Service was super attentive and helpful and I loved that it's very quiet so we could all talk and enjoy each other. We will be back. LOVE this place. read more

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Last resort dinner after a long day of traveling for two picky eaters- of course I am sure the lobster and other options were great, but the only thing that sounded appealing that night was the Caesar salad. Decent salad, but lettuce was not chopped up well and croutons were not tasty. Other than that, service was great and the restaurant was clean. read more

Alisson's Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Kennebunkport, Maine

The lobster roll trio ... love that one of the rolls has lobster bisque on it which I didn't see at any of the other lobster roll spots on this trip. Not only different but delicious! The fresh lettuce in the rolls was a nice touch too read more

Alisson's Restaurant - Lobster roll trio - Seafood Near Me - Kennebunkport, Maine

Amazing food! Our server Paula was delightful! Definite place to visit in KPT! We got the Lobster Bisque and Fish & Chips. Fantastic!

We were a party of five and got seated right away, which was great. It was quite hot inside, but the staff was very kind, attentive, and quick with our orders. We had a mix of salads, sandwiches, fried pickles, and lobster rolls for lunch. Everything was fine, nothing fancy, but it hit the spot. The prices were on the higher side, $30 for a Caesar salad with grilled chicken and fries, which felt a little steep for casual lunch. The portion sizes were pretty large, and the food was fresh and well-prepared. read more

Alisson's Restaurant - chicken caesar salad french fries lobster roll fried pickles - Seafood Near Me - Kennebunkport, Maine

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What a great experience!! My girlfriends and I were on a weekend trip together to Peaks Island and rented a car to go exploring. Kennebunkport was super adorable, and we were starving. Alisson's was the perfect spot to stop for lunch! We ordered... probably everything! I ordered the lemon chive lobster roll which was delicious! Our server, Christopher, was super attentive. We were a larger group, and he did a great job keeping everything straight for all of us :) If I'm back in town, I'll definitely go back! read more

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We really enjoy the lobster poutine, the beer selection, and the burgers and the service. It's usually the place we go to relax but boy the music's loud, and doesn't match the restaurant's vibe. read more

Order a cup of chowder, the lobster roll trio, and a piece of blueberry pie. You will not be disappointed. Chowder was really good. The rolls were all great but the lemon/chive was my favorite. Blueberry pie was a little too sweet but the great crust made up for that. Service was good and food came out quickly. Smaller space but laid out well with room to move around. read more

Ambiance: A casual eatery that was plenty busy! We waited about 10-15 minutes for a table of 2. We were able to put our name down with the host and walk around town until our table was ready. They will text you when a table comes available. Food: The lobster rolls here were pretty amazing! At this point of our trip we've tried a few spots. This place was really good and thankfully, not as big of a "tourist trap" as I expected since at least the food was good! read more

Walked from our village inn to this restaurant for dinner last night. It was so good! Nice atmosphere. Huge credit for the comfy chairs at our table. Our waitress was upbeat and helpful. My hubs had the fish n chip plate and I had the fish sandwich with fries. Servings were not only delicious, they were also generous portions. The fish is lightly breaded which we both prefer. Highly recommend this place. read more

Alisson's Restaurant - Fish sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Kennebunkport, Maine

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The service was great! Tacos were a very good size! And tasted yummy, just wish they had an option for for fried fish! The combo of lobster roll + soup + side is AMAZING and so worth it. You get the best of both worlds! However my lobster was cold.. I wish I would've known that, the bun was warm though. Not a fan of the pieces of lettuce. I didn't get the Mayo and opted for the butter! Fries were crunchy and a good amount of salt. read more

Alisson's Restaurant - Half lobster roll + clam chowder and fries - Seafood Near Me - Kennebunkport, Maine

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Great atmosphere, food is great we had the lobster roll trio, street corn lobster roll and pepperoni flatbread (7 year old) and we all enjoyed it! The portions are plenty and the service was great! Definitely give them a try if you are in the Kennebunkport area! read more

Alisson's Restaurant - Exterior of the restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Kennebunkport, Maine

I visited Alisson's Restaurant during the Maine Day Ventures Foodie Tour. My friend and I were looking forward to dining here since we tried lobster at other locations in Kennebunkport. Our tour specifically covered lobster rolls. Alisson's delivered when it came to the variety of lobster roll choices. They offered three options. These included the traditional lobster roll, the lemon garlic lobster roll, and the lobster chowder roll. We ordered the traditional and lobster chowder rolls. I was so impressed with the serving size of the rolls. We had so much lobster meat as well as a hefty side of fries. Other side options included chips or Cole slaw. The pickles were amazing. I could've totally ate more. Friendly service and a large restaurant with available upstairs seating. Definitely check this place out. Alisson's gets an A+ for its lobster rolls. read more

Alisson's Restaurant - Traditional Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Kennebunkport, Maine

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Highly Recommend...great service and excellent food! Pricing is on point for the portions. We had steamed lobster, lobster trio, lobster salad, and classic lobster roll. All were amazing! read more

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You don't think 1,000 reviews would lie to you, do you? As someone who lives far from any coast, I am admittedly not refined in my lobster tasting skills. However, after spending a week bouncing along the coast of Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, I think I might be growing a claw of my own. We had a lot of lobster on this trip - as one should - and I can confidently say the lobster rolls at Alisson's were #1. Better even than some at highly rated lobster pounds on the water. We had to wait ~30mins for a table, but I would wait 30 days if I can get these lobster rolls again. Server was friendly and helpful, and the place is spacious with an upstairs dining section as well. Also ordered some potato salad, since y'all reviewers said it was so good. Turns out you didn't lie about that, either. Would recommend. Stop reading, just go eat here. read more

Alisson's Restaurant - Lobster roll trio - Seafood Near Me - Kennebunkport, Maine

Loved the lobster poutine and the blueberry pie. We didn't get entrees but stopped here for a bite and to watch football and thought everything was amazing!! Our server was friendly and attentive! read more

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Great service and food! We ordered two petite lobster roll trios, fried pickles and the crab melt. All were so delish! Diet Coke's were crispy too! Went back today for a takeout crab melt! read more

Alisson's Restaurant - Petite lobster roll trio - Seafood Near Me - Kennebunkport, Maine

The street corn lobster roll was delicious! If you're looking for a fresh twist on a traditional lobster roll I highly recommend this place. We did a to go order and brought it back to the Airbnb and it was still fresh! Highly recommend this spot! read more

We love walking through Kennebunkport and needed a place for lunch. We checked out some places and Alissons seemed to have the best menu. They had more food choices than other restaurants we looked at. It's clean, comfortable and the waitress we had was very nice and attentive. I wanted the hamburger and it was very good. My daughter had the lobster roll. It was very good too. We started with the clam Chowder. It was made different from others I've had. It was buttery, not creamy. Not sure if I would like it. I was wrong. It was very tasty! So happy I tried it. I am glad I came and will come back when in town again. You cannot go wrong! read more

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We stopped in for lunch at Alissons, a classic eatery in downtown Kennebunkport. I had been eyeing this place for a few years now, however whenever I would visit they would be closed for off-season--luckily this time they were open!! The outside has a rustic look, but I was pleasantly surprised when I saw how freshly renovated the inside was. They offer upstairs seating as well as downstairs, featuring a bar and many booths. I started with a cup of clam chowder which was super tasty. It was a little thick with a buttery taste. I also ordered the classic Maine Lobster Roll with coleslaw. The roll was buttery and the lobster was packed with mayo, making it super flavorful. The coleslaw was also super tasty and a good portion. On the side it came with dill pickles which I really enjoyed. Overall it was a great place for lunch after checking out all the local shops! read more

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Always consistent and enjoyable. Have eaten many times here and the staff is great, the food is great.

excellent bisque,BUT,it's a tourist trap,over priced menu and geared for the many buses that visit daily,we went once and never again!

We were in KPT off season and many places are closed, but Alisson's was open and ready to serve us lunch. We were with some friends who follow a gluten free diet, and this restaurant has a GF menu specifically for those with that need. The restaurant has been around for a long time, and the hostess greeted us with a big smile and chose a window table upstairs for us. Nice view of Dock Square. We found service to be very friendly and efficient. I had a crab grilled cheese sandwich which was delicious. Generous portion of crab with cheese on a perfectly grilled sandwich. I chose the fries as a side, and I know I am very fussy about fries, and sadly these were weak. They were not fresh out of the fryer unfortunately and a bit soggy and limp. I also asked for a side of the deviled egg potato salad, which seemed to have lots of potential. I think it would have been a hit with me if the potatoes had been cooked just a tad longer for a softer bite. Everybody else at the table really enjoyed their choices. Nice drink menu, and one of the largest selctions of Bourbon I've ever seen! Overall a very nice and enjoyable lunch read more

Alisson's Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Kennebunkport, Maine

Went here on 8/27/2025 We were apart to 10 guests. Waitress was wonderful. I booked a restaurant online and had requested a room on the ground floor when we arrived we waited five minutes and we were accommodated without any issues. The waitress is very attentive got our drinks sorted and appetizers. Dinner was served on time and delicious. For Husband, I had the white chocolate cake with strawberry filling, said it was delicious and my granddaughter had vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce and whipped cream. It made her day. I definitely would recommend reservations but even with reservations we didn't wait for 10 minutes and we were seated. Definite will be back here in the near future. read more

Sat at the bar and had a cup of clam chowder and a cup of lobster bisque along with a hot toddy. The food was delicious and quick. Has a great diner vibe. Would definitely come back. read more

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Great service, delicious food, variety of choices! There wasn't a long wait either which was amazing since many restaurants are very busy on a Friday night with unbelievably long wait times read more

We had a delightful dining experience at Alisson's last week. This is an appealing restaurant, good-sized with an attractive bar area and plenty of comfy seating. The service is good, and the menu items are pretty reasonably priced especially when compared to some neighboring establishments. We had a very tasty, thick lobster bisque, the best we had during our trip to Maine, along with a large and delicious Southwest Salad with grilled chicken and a Caesar Salad. Add in a slightly spicy Bloody Mary and you've got a first-rate lunch. Our server Kelly was very efficient and friendly. Prices? The bowl of bisque was #22, the salads $20 and $22. We felt all were worth it. read more

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Mostly comfort food and really good. Staff all seem to like their job, which says a lot about the management. I always bring guests here.

One of the best meals of our life. Outstanding lobster roll! Choose from 4 types: classic with mayo, lobster bisque, lemon chive, or picnic style with cole slaw. I did lobster bisque on the side butter on side and it was delicious! Great clam chowder, plus crispy fries, not sad soggy sidekicks. Hubs enjoyed a very hard to find beer the Pliny the Elder IPA - elusive to us Virginians. I had a perfect pineapple margarita made with fresh pineapple juice which made all the difference. AND THE CHAIRS! So comfortable - like leather pillows for your tired of traveling bottom and back, not some wire or wood gauging your soul hoping you'll turn the table quickly from the pain lol. Shelby has been there 7 years and is an outstanding, attentive and friendly server we just adored! Alissons is located right in the heart of walkable, charming downtown Kennebunk. We will always stop here and are grateful for the rec from a local we met just outside the Kennebunk Inn! read more

Alisson's Restaurant - Best pineapple margarita! And Pliny the Elder IPA - Seafood Near Me - Kennebunkport, Maine

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Food was fast and delicious! Service excellent. We got on the waiting list through Yelp and walked right in. Highly recommend. read more

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