Cute inside, order at the counter-style place. The food was...interesting…read more I ordered the Salmon pear avocado toast. I was skeptical about salmon & pear, and it did have its own "salty-sweet" thing going on that sort offf worked a little.....? But, not enough. It was weird. There wasn't enough salmon on the toast, or enough toast frankly. The toast was a thin slice and did not seem to be high-quality sourdough. The home fries were good, although they looked re-heated. My dad got the omelette that had plantains in it, and they were very sweet which caught him off guard. I think they were trying to be unique, and they were, just not in good ways.

What a wonderful surprise!!! I would definitely return to this area for some of Paloma's delicious…read moreofferings. We came here for breakfast specifically and my favorite item ended up not being a standard breakfast food. LOL We were greeted when we walked in and were told we could choose our seats. There were a lot of options on a Sunday at 9am suprisingly in July. They give you menus and then you order at the counter and they give you a table flag number for the server to know where to deliver your food. I ordered a La Croix sparkling beverage, the All American breakfast and a side of chicharrones (crunchy pork belly bites). My friend ordered French Toast and churros. I loved my food a lot. Everything was perfectly cooked. The toast was fine...nothin special. The star of the show for me...Chicharrones!!! Wow, they were spectacular and it was a great serving so I could bring some home to my husband. They are very very rich, so a little goes a long way. i was hoping to have a side of rice with it, unfortunately they do not sell the rice separately. Only comes in the burritto. Bummer The French toast was interesting. It was not "sweet" and the little dish of "cream" or topping wasn't overly sweet either. The churros - FANTASTIC! definitely loved those. The prices are super reasonable. Staff checked in on us a few times. Super nice. I will definitely return, even if it's just for the chicharrones. Plenty of parking nearby

Coffee was super , I had one of the Açaí bowls... delicious !! Definitely will go when I'm in…read moretown again.

Highly rated so we thought we'd try. Line to order is long pretty much all day as well as the wait…read morefor orders. Goes pretty fast. No worries- we're on vacation. Ordered two sandwiches, bakery items and coffees. Left for the beach- and when we went to eat- wasn't our order at all.... Called twice to let them know- but didn't answer- as their line said too busy- sorry. Fine- we came back in the morning and explained that we got a Cuban and a bagel/ cream cheese instead of our sandwich and açaí bowl with extra items- he said about $30... but bc it was the day before they couldn't do anything about it. Frustrating- esp bc I offered to pay for what we got yesterday- just give me what I ordered... but that wasn't an option. We had planned to order egg sandwiches today- so - dumb us did that... Thank goodness we checked before we left - they totally gave us the wrong order !! Okay place - not sure they can handle the business...and definitely not customer thoughtful. We won't be back.

Full plate breakfast.... Along with bagel sandwiches, and sweets…read more Coffee and juices, smoothies too. Nice selection of bagels and cream cheese flavors. There's usually a line out the door- one row of window seats inside... but lots of seating outside. Friendly staff- and will deliver meal outside to you.

OOB staple loved by locals and visitors!…read more The shop is pretty small on the inside and is definitely hard to get seating in the summer, but they mostly operate as a grab and go. Food is always consistent and they do a solid breakfast sandwich! Staff is always busy given the popularity of the shop but always attentive to customers.

Came in 30 minutes to close, restaurants close early here on Mondays and in off season. Make sure…read moreyou check the hours for the restaurants close by. We were originally going to go to another restaurant, Bell Buoy or something or other and they were closed. Their loss! Came to Joseph's By the Sea and the staff were welcoming and hospitable. Sat upstairs outside and had the best dinner ever. Very happy with the bread basket for $4. Tasty and nice to nibble on with a delicious plain butter as well as an olive butter. Then ordered the large portion Caesar salad. Lovely, my boyfriend and I shared it. Ordered the lobster for market price. They were out of the 1 1/4 pound one, but had the 1 3/4 pound one which was a little more expensive, but worth it. It was fresh and quite far for the price at a restaurant. Boyfriend had the "Best of Both Worlds" (not pictured) he eats too fast! 4 ounce filet mignon and 4 ounces of lobster meat. Served with same sides that I had with the lobster dish. Also a chimichurri sauce. It really doesn't need it. Ask for it on the side if you're iffy about it. A great dessert menu, but we were full. I actually asked for more bread and the olive butter to go! Very clean restaurant. Another nice touch is the hand washing station near the bathroom. Thank you, JBTS. Our regards from Washington, DC.

Listen... Joseph's by the Sea was AMAZING! From the Lobster…read moreTacos with crispy wontons, to the Maison pasta loaded with shrimp, scallops, salmon, mussels, sun dried tomatoes, spinach and that garlic herb cream... WHEW! I ordered extra cream sauce. There was a decent amount of seafood too. Chef Dakota makes me want to hop in the car and take that two hour drive JUST for that pasta. It was THAT good! And listen, even the Caesar Salad was top tier. They did not come to play. My Hubby had the Fish & Chips and absolutely loved his meal too. The food was excellent, but the experience was just as good. Service was amazing, the bathrooms were clean, and the inside was CHIC, intimate and romantic. It was the perfect atmosphere for our restaurant date night. Joseph's has that elevated coastal feel without feeling stuffy, and you can tell they take the whole dining experience seriously. They've been serving Old Orchard Beach for decades and have a strong focus on fresh, locally sourced seafood. DO NOT have the disappointment of showing up without a table. MAKE A RESERVATION! Would I drive two hours again for that pasta? ABSOLUTELY.

This is an oasis of culinary excellence in a desert of fried carnival foods. The salad greens and…read moreveggies were garden fresh, steak perfectly cooked, The lobster roll was second only to High Rollers in Portland, still one of the best so far. The service was quick and waitstaff very pleasant. The only downside is the noise from the street and the occasional train that screams past the open back door. If you're tired of carnival food and want an excellent meal in OOB I highly recommend this place.

Okayyyyy Big Daddy's!…read more I ordered the Peach Bacon Glaze Burger with lots of cheese and caramelized onions, cooked medium, and BABYYYY... ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! First of all, this burger was HUGE! I could only eat half and once I was FULL. The combination of the sweet peach bacon glaze, melty cheese, caramelized onions and that perfectly cooked burger was EVERYTHING. This was definitely the star of the meal. I also ordered the Jalapeño Hush Puppies. Now, those? Not really my thing. I didn't care too much for them, but thankfully the burger more than made up for it. I sat at the bar because it was pretty busy, and even with the crowd, customer service was AMAZING. Everybody was friendly and attentive. The ambience is cool. Definitely gives bar/pub vibes, and while the inside is on the smaller side, it still works for a casual date night, drinks and a good meal. Bathrooms were clean too, which is always a plus! And one thing I can say about Big Daddy's is that the food is consistently good. This isn't my first time having a great meal here, and it won't be my last. Would I go back? ABSOLUTELY! Would I order that burger again? BABY, I wouldn't even need to look at the menu! Overall: Great food, great service, cool atmosphere and consistent quality. Definitely worth a stop when you're in Old Orchard Beach!

Went this morning and had a 50/50 experience. Husband had the short rib eggs Benedict and loved it…read more No complaints no notes. I had the breakfast Monte Cristo which they should take off the menu. I had concerns when they asked me what meat, cheese, and eggs which I felt like should have probably already been selected for a monte Cristo. But I got ham, white American, and scrambled eggs. It's extremely soggy and the French toast bread of the sandwich just taste horrible. No powdered sugar and no jelly on the sandwich which could have raised the experience a little. Work on the recipe and presentation please. Otherwise it was just a diner.

Just had the most amazing breakfast. Very friendly owner and staff. A great owner and staff. Just a…read morecool place. Get here.

Great spot for a quick bite to eat. The chicken sandwich I ordered was seasoned so well it didn't…read moreeven need sauce! I will absolutely be coming back!

I've been coming to the place for breakfast for 3 years now. Their French toast is awesome and…read moretheir mimosas and now presidential mimosas are yummy. Everything we've had their is something to go back for again and again. We live in Vermont and vacation to Maine coast once a year, no matter where we are staying we make it a point to get to Rumorz for bfast. There was a patron there during our most recent visit, he was rude and lewd, after we had to ask him to keep his lewd talk respectful because it was too much. The wonderful staff also backed us up and apologized to us. Wonderful place, great staff, awesome food!

What a local gem! A…read moresolid breakfast place, great portions especially the ham steak..yikes and very affordable! George's singing is all included, you will be entertained.

This is a little hole in a wall. I'd call it a blue collar diner/cafe with a bunch of options for…read morebreakfast and lunch. You're definitely going to see the locals here and this is No frills breakfast tables are clean. Bathroom is clean. I did three eggs over easy with raisin toast and bacon and the triple Berry muffin. The bill for cash came to about $17 with coffee. The coffee was surprisingly good. I'm kind of a coffee snob but I need to wake up so I took the cup of coffee and realized I didn't have to add cream and sugar like I usually have to in a diner. The one waiter was busy but very friendly. Okay food came out in a ample amount of time and I was in and out in under a half hour. You're not looking for thrills and frills here. This is food on the road that it's good and will keep you full all day but you ain't looking fancy in this place. I enjoyed it and thought it was well worth this drop in but I would say it was on the lower end as far as breakfast joints in appearance. For me that doesn't matter. I'll be stopping here again.

Small restaurant with limited but decent menu, a bit pricey but it is Maine Coast. Pizza was…read moredelicious, Chix Picatta avg.

We had a fantastic meal and experience here. Our server, Hillary, was fantastic. She was friendly…read moreand helpful. She even gave us tips on places to visit since we were vacationing in the area. Our food was fantastic. Highly recommend the crab Rangoon flatbread! We sat in the enclosed outdoor area which was very nice. Drinks were also very good!

Anderson W was an excellent and very responsive waiter. Even with a busy restaurant, he remained…read morefun & friendly. Our food was great--hot, delicious and didn't have to wait. Great experience

Came here on a Sunday, not crowded. Waited too long for cold, incorrect meals. Strawberry banana…read morepancakes didn't have bananas. Sausages were cold. I ordered the chicken biscuit sandwich and fries. Fries were cold and the sandwich was missing the gravy. When I asked the server for the gravy she said it didn't come with it (which it did). While waiting for the gravy my husband found a hair in his meal. At this point we were done. Spoke with the manager, who was very nice and professional and didn't charge us. However, there are clearly food quality issues, not sure we will go back.