We stopped at Barnacle Billy's in Perkins Cove, Maine, and had a great experience. I ordered whole belly clams with a baked potato and coleslaw, and my daughter had a grilled chicken salad -both portions were generous and well worth the price. Service was excellent! Our server, Sydney was very friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. Our food came out quickly and tasted great. The restaurant has plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. After a long day at the beach, we chose to sit inside and enjoy the AC, which was comfortable and relaxing. Overall, a great stop by the footbridge and we would definitely return. read more

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We came here on a weekend day and were surprised at how busy it was inside. There were a lot of people and parking was difficult but luckily this place has its own lot with a valet staffer who makes money from tips. Comparable parking on a busy day here is $25-30 in various nearby lots, so if you're eating here it makes sense to park. We came as a group of 5 after hearing this place was a good place to get lobster rolls. The market price for one was $38. I think if we could go back we would ask if these lobster rolls were hot or cold, since the ones they serve are cold and not the hot and buttery ones. My partner said that the rolls were actually pretty bland and not worth the price. This place also only serves chips and not fries. I was surprised at the lack of vegetarian options. There were plain and basic salads, garlic bread, and corn. But there was nothing substantive with protein available, which is odd given the amount of vegetarians around these days. Overall, the food was just fine, but it is not what you would expect for food that is more on the expensive side. read more

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I have never had a bad experience at Barnacle Billy's etc until now. They always try to give me a lousy table because I'm by myself. I refuse every time and just feel like I was being punished tonight. I could tell that my server was probably new, which didn't help at all! She brought bread with no plat, just the basket. I was getting scallops with a salad and baked potato. I'm waiting for the salad and then she finally brings everything At the same time. People who arrived after me got served before me. I spoke to a manager when I was leaving and only got an apology. I usually don't complain but I'm tired of accepting poor service. read more

Views & cocktails... nothing more!!! Been coming to Barnacle Billy's for years. Has a great location with beautiful harbor views and classic New England charm, which definitely adds to the overall experience. The outdoor seating is perfect on a nice day, and the atmosphere is casual and relaxed--great for families or a quick bite after walking around Perkins Cove. That said, the food was extremely underwhelming and lackluster for the price & lacked any sort of quality or finesse. The lobster was fresh, but lacked seasoning & was hardly any of it on the roll. For $32 I was expecting a whole lot more from the coveted ME Lobster. The Clam Chowder was runny & had no creamy texture to it & did not taste fresh. The "Tuna Plate" for $26 was just canned tuna sitting on a bed of lettuce with a side of lettuce "salad". Not at all impressed! One Quick Look behind the counter onto the kitchen, all young kids behind the line with no head chef or anyone overlooking the kitchen. Overall, It's a nice spot if you're looking for the touristy Maine views & cocktails experience, but if you're after something more memorable or refined, there are far better options nearby. Worth a visit for the view and a cold drink, but temper your expectations on the food so you're not disappointed. read more

Barnacle Billy's - Seafood Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

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Our travels took us past Ongunquit and we decided to detour into town for a quick lunch. We ended up at Barnacle Billy's out of pure conscience-- they have free valet parking if you dine there ($20 if you don't), and parking was chaos so we parked and went in. The season just started and you could tell by the service. Our waiter seemed nice and forgetful. I had the lobster roll- it was good, not great. They sprinkled paprika on it? I got butter on the side? I honestly don't know. My husband got the fish and chips-- the fish was plentiful but oily. We had to ask for basics-- first napkins. Then we had to wave the waiter down for tartar sauce and ketchup. Finally, when my husband's 12 ounce drink was empty-- we asked for a refill, which took over 10 mins. The food is ok, the service needs improvement, the views are the reason you go. read more

I love it!! Amazing view right by the water. The food is delicious! The service is amazing also

Great food. Hamburger was juicy and filling. My husband had the shrimp and he loved his meal too. Service was great too. Our server was super friendly and polite. We sat by the window which we had beautiful views. read more

Barnacle Billy's - Cheeseburger with fries - Seafood Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

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When I didn't really know any better, the lobster roll was fine. Seemed a bit skimpy on the lobster and a bit bland tasting. A bag of chips as the side seemed the cheap and easy way out. A day later I had a lobster roll at the Boston Logan Airport Marriott Courtyard bistro. For the same ($34) price it was LOADED with lobster and the light aioli dressing along with a side of clarified butter gave it more taste. The fries and pickle was appreciated. Between the two... Marriott Courtyard bistro wins by a long shot! Barnacle Billy's did score on ambiance / view. I suppose that cuts into the quality allowed. Service was counter service / self serve. The "bussers" were obviously trained to move people thru quickly as they were all over any empty item, straw paper, napkin or tray. But when it's not that busy is there really a need to rush people out? The expected experience in a tourist town. read more

Casual dining that is great for families. We have never been to Ogunquit. We didn't realize there are not a ton of family friendly restaurants. Where do we eat with our 21 month old? I'm glad we found barnacle Billy's. Open seating. First come first serve. You order at the counter then sit down and wait for your number to be called. If you want drinks a server does come over and open a tab at the bar for you. Food was fresh and hot. Lots of fast casual options for the whole family. From burgers and hot dogs, to lobster rolls and chicken dinners. And best of all, they offer ice cream as well. This is definitely not a fancy place at all. But if you want casual atmosphere with delicious food, go ahead and try out Barnacle Billy's. read more

Barnacle Billy's - Hamburger - Seafood Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

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We only had a few minutes to wait so we went to the bar for Billy's special rum punch wow were they great make sure you try the blue berry smash ! The bartender was fantastic. We were seated with an excellent view of the harbor. Nick was above and beyond fantastic he too care of us from drinks to appetizers a wonderful Monterey followed by fantastic blueberry pie homemade!!! Grab your friends plan accordingly And remember the best part is free valet parking!! read more

Barnacle Billy's - The homemade blue berry pie - Seafood Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

Erik the manager was standing outside in the chilly pouring rain as charming as you could imagine and super helpful. I wouldn't hesitate to come back here with management like that. read more

We really enjoyed the food and drink here. I started off with a fantastic rum punch, which was strong and delicious. I then moved on to the fried clam roll, which was enormous. You could hardly see the roll. It was a mound of clam strips! Absolutely perfect with a gorgeous baked potato. My friend got the fried calamari, which was equally white and delicious. We sat outside and enjoyed the view. Our waitress was a doll and it was an overall great experience. read more

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Went to Barnacle Billy's etc they have the Baskets, and platters, fried grilled, yes great lobster rolls and lobster by lb. Friendly staff. Short wait but they are busy. Next door is Billy's lobster Pound.. We preferred the variety and were not disappointed. Atmosphere awesome over looks Harbor and large estates on the bay. Ogunquit, ME a great walkable community lots of quaint shops and Inns to stay. read more

Barnacle Billy's - Lobster Roll delicious - Seafood Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

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Touring the area by foot, our group of six were very hungry and came across this food haven. Sat outside on the water and came inside to place our order of 6 clam chowders and 6 lobster rolls. Of course we began this lunch with five Bloody Mary's and a blueberry vodka lemonade. Food and service were great. Worth a visit if you're in the area. read more

I'm shocked this place doesn't have better reviews. The lobster roll was absolutely delicious! You could tell the lobster meat was super fresh and had just the right flavor. My only complaint is I wish it came with fries instead of chips. I liked the chill vibes at Barnacle Billy's, but you could also go to the restaurant next door if you wanted the sit down experience. Despite the place being busy, my food was ready pretty quickly. I'd come back, especially for the location and views! read more

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I stumbled across this place as I was walking the Marginal Way coastal trail. I enjoyed a beer and some chowder on the deck. The server was nice. The view was great. The food was just okay. I'd go back for a real meal another time. read more

Barnacle Billy's - Bowl of chowder and a beer. - Seafood Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

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i love the inside with the fire, and the outside is beautiful by the water. service was great and good can't very quick. best lobster roll i've ever had!! read more

This review is for Barnacle Billy's Etc. which is just next door to Barnacle Billy's, but is a nice sit down restaurant with a larger menu. I'm not sure why they don't have their own listing as it is a couple doors down, but apparently they consider themselves one place. Start with their famous Rum Punch and you won't be disappointed. This has all the vintage New England vibes you'd expect from a seafood place in Maine. The steamers, lobster, and everyone's meal was wonderful. I'd go back in a minute! read more

Really good rum runner but the "haddock " chowder" was not good at all. Tasted old and very fishy would not recommend. So if u want to stop and get drink definitely but I would not recommend eating unless summer when food will be fresher read more

I just came here for the rum punch, which was super Duper good I highly recommend the rum punch! The service was super good and the place was super Duper cool as it was on the Seaport read more

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Have been coming to Barnacle Billy's for years and it holds up. The clam chowder is a must - one of the few places that still makes it themselves instead of selling the bland version from Sysco. You can see the butter on top of the soup and taste the seafood. There is a counter inside the main entrance that is best if you want to sit inside or on the porch looking at Perkins Cover. There is another counter that is better for to go or if you want to sit on the patio on the east side. I recommend that you go in and find a seat first to get a good table, then have someone go up to the counter to order. If you wait in line to order you may miss out on a great seat, especially if you want one overlooking the cove. Be aware there are several brick stairs down into the main dining area, so go carefully if your mobility is impaired. Classic ambiance with basic furniture and Maine themed decor. Bathrooms are small and right across from the main ordering counter. As they make money on cocktails, and the cocktail waitresses make tips from it as well, there is a constant stream of being asked if you want a drink. the table next to ours got asked if they wanted refills of theirs every 5 minutes, which is understandable. Water is available inside near the bar ordering window. If you ask nicely one of the waitresses will give you a lemon or lime slice if you want to add it to your water. Lobster roll, corn and clam chowder were all great and even though it was busy we didn't have to wait too long, plus we got our non-alcoholic drinks when we ordered. A classic place to get seafood in Ogunquit. read more

Ok we are here with Mom with probably her last visit to Maine. We always came here on family vacations and this was one of our "go to" spots. So glad we came. Got the lobster rolls. I got the cold and sisters got it hot. 5 stars all the way. Mom got the fish and chips. Haddock nice portion and fish so white and flaky. I tasted a piece and again 5 stars all the way. Sweet potato fries so good. Nice seasoning and crunchy on the outside and juicy in the middle. Lastly our servicer, Charity, was so kind and efficient. Brought it home for us and thanks so much for another family memory we won't forget. Probably not the same owners but so glad you didn't change the quality of food or service. Inside nice and clean with great views. Highly recommend! Everything perfect! read more

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An ICONIC place to visit while in Ogunquit Maine! Note that they have 2 locations of barnacle Billy. One as the OG and the other one is ECT. I'd describe the OG one as a quick order and go. You order at the counter and find an outdoor seat right here view of the pier. They offer more easy to eat meals like sandwiches...VS this one which is an actually sit down place and they have a wider selection of menus items including their fried seafood section. Same restaurant but slight difference. Locations and views are great. Service was attentive. They have a lot of seafood items most known for their lobster, lobster rolls, and fried clams. Prices are on the higher point but that what you get for wanting seafood. Make sure ask for extra tartar sauce packets. They do accept Apple Pay and restroom is located inside and upstairs. Seems like they can host large parties/events here. read more

Barnacle Billy's - Cole slaw - Seafood Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

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There are two Barnacle Billy's, the regular one and then etc. They are right next to each other so those os the review of the etc. one. I liked that they had a veggie burger option here. The best part about this restaurant isn't the food though, it's the view. Dining inside you can see the water but the best seating (which was full when we went) is in the outside garden. Eve if you aren't lucky to Dine in the garden, you can walk around ir. It also overlooks the boats and the water..very picturesque. I.got theor signature rum punch, which was strong for me but I'm a lightweight. My mom got the lobster roll. She said she's had better, it didn't have much flavor it was just lobster meat on a bun with bi sauce/dressing. The veggie burger was alright. Our waitress was great. read more

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Was a little skeptical based on the 3 star average on Yelp, but went inside a tried anyway. Sat at the window overlooking the boats. Waitress was extremely attentive and pleasant. My wife and I ordered the Hot Buttered Lobster Roll, excellent. Very cozy atmosphere and super fast, friendly service. I highly recommend. read more

Barnacle Billy's - Hot Buttered Lobster Roll with French Fries. - Seafood Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

Was in town checking in for our trip the next day on the Bunny Clark, and decided it was a great spot to eat lunch. The place has an old school lobster shack vibe. Funny being it is an old school lobster shack. We all had lobster rolls. They were very good and fresh. The view of Perkins cove and the boats is really nice. The staff were all very friendly, attentive, professional. There is a tone of seating. Parking is super easy as for Barnacle Billy's customers can get free valet parking. Look for the sign across the street. The valet staff were also friendly, courteous and speedy. Not with your car but speedy service in retrieving your vehicle. I look forward to visiting and trying more of the menu. I recommend this place. read more

The drinks were decent, if you're a true lobster eater - this is not the place for you. Mr. Seabass ate his lobster in under two minutes. PS. prepare to pay for parking. read more

Excellent food and nice scenery. Very busy restaurant but friendly. Lobster roll is pricy $39. read more

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Great waterside place to have a lobster roll or a steamed lobster. We did the whole steamed lobster for our last night in Maine. We have had many others while on our trip and this one didn't disappoint. Friendly service and beautiful surroundings. The steamed lobster comes with two sides and the claws have been pre-cracked to give you an jump on getting to the meat. Simply served with your sides - plastic bib, cracker, mini fork for the tight places. This is not a fancy restaurant. It simply serves you steamed lobster at your table or next door at a pickup window to eat on their patio. read more

Barnacle Billy's - 1 1/4 lb steamed lobster, drawn butter and coleslaw side. - Seafood Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

Yummy and beautiful views of the harbor!! We had a very friendly waitress too, I forget her name. Will come back!

I have been waiting for years to come to Maine just for the local lobster and Barnacle Billy's did not disappoint. Had a bowl of the clam chowder but no picture, delicious. The lobster was amazing. Great location with a water front view read more

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0 STARS I've never had such an unprofessional and downright insulting experience at a restaurant. My friends and I had our REAL IDs confiscated because the staff "flagged" them as fake. Instead of handling the situation with even a shred of courtesy, our waitress refused to acknowledge us--wouldn't take an order, wouldn't even make eye contact--while we sat there waiting for the police to arrive. When the officer showed up (and was actually kind and professional), he immediately confirmed our IDs were real and mentioned this restaurant pulls this stunt all the time--most of the IDs they call in are completely legitimate. In other words, this place routinely wastes police time and humiliates paying customers for no reason. Here's an idea: buy a proper ID scanner instead of treating guests like criminals. Even if the staff truly believed our IDs were fake, the way they handled it was inexcusable--rude, dismissive, and downright hostile. A restaurant should never alienate or embarrass its guests like this. Save yourself the frustration and go literally anywhere else. read more

Wonderful food super service from the bar. The views were stunning but I will return on a less warm day to enjoy the deck. The chowder was tender and perfectly seasoned. The lobster roll was decadent and indulgent. read more

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Amazing! Best lobster ever and I've been eating lobster a long time! Great service. Cocktail waitresses do a great job of keeping you drinking. The guys cooking are great. When we left they were calling for order #756! And the night was still young. And yes!!! They start orders at #1 each day!! Go for the 2lb lobster. So worth it. We started with the clams. They were awful. And the clam chowder watery and just okay... read more

Barnacle Billy's - 2 lb lobster - Seafood Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

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Terrible experience. Over-priced and mediocre. Not worth how you're going to be treated by the staff who want to turn over tables as quickly as possible and who roll their eyes when you don't spend enough money. Plenty of other good options in the area other than this one. read more

We ended up walking out due to poor service. Not a kid friendly place. Would not recommend it for families. The hostess was very rude. Not sure what happened to this place as we have been pleased in the past, but will not be recommending it going forward. read more

A lovely place for an early dinner (we ate on the Etc. side); we were seated by the window with a view. Five stars for our waiter, Norman, who was polite, jovial, and efficient. Five stars for the easy, free valet parking. Four stars for the food. Overall a nice time! read more

What a tourist trap. People come because of the location and not knowing better. I hit the 2lb lobster for 55$ not including tax or tip even though you stand in line to order, wait at your table for 35 minutes u til they finally called our number and walked over and got our food. Got the lobster roll as well- came out to 95$ for the two items. Lobster came with nothing and the roll was half full. My lobster was over cooked so a big rubbery. Came with nothing else. Biggest rip off. Save your money and research other places. We had a lobster roll last night in Portland at Luke's where it was overflowing with lobster- best one I ever had anywhere. read more

Barnacle Billy's - 2lb lobster - Seafood Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

Delicious! Very refreshing for a hot summer day. Beautiful view too. Nice lounge to wait in while waiting for a table. read more

Barnacle Billy's - Blueberry Smashed Lemonade - Seafood Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

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The quality of food has really gone down hill. The last two visits were disappointing. Either overcooked or no flavor. I'll still return for the rum punch! read more