Comfy place with amazing food and service staff. A menu for everyones taste. The sesame encrusted tuna is the best.

Stopped here on our trip to Portland. Everything was great! Delicious burger, friendly and attentive waitstaff, very awesome atmosphere. The indoor section was decorated with sports memorabilia. Good spot. read more

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Great service, awesome seared sesame tuna, fattoush salad with prawns, after pita, hummus and falafel. My husband had the 9 hour bolognese and the blueberry crumble. The outside dining was excellent with so many eclectic things to look at and marvel at, too. Like the antique motors atop the fence and the baseball bat bench, to pique your interest. We will return as we met friends there and it seemed halfway between Cumberland and Kittery. A lovely suggestion by our friend's foodie friend Deb. read more

Bitter End - Fire pit - Bars Near Me - Wells, Maine

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Fun, funky venue for eating, drinking and live music! Hang out on Adirondack chairs listening to music while you wait for a table. Food good, portions, not too big. Not a whole lot for vegetarians but I made do with some side dishes. . read more

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Had a late lunch here with my friend this past weekend. The place was fairly full, but we were able to get 2 seats at the bar. The bartenders/servers were super nice and attentive - I think we had Olivia and Alastair. I love a good chicken pot pie, and the Bitter End's did not disappoint. I got a heads up that the topping was puff pastry instead of a standard pie crust, but I preferred it that way. The filling was hearty and delicious without being too thick or overwhelming. It had the perfect amount of puff pastry, which was fluffy and fresh. My friend got the bolognese, which she loved. My only regret was not having enough room for the brussel sprouts - they looked and smelled amazing. Next time! read more

Bitter End - Chicken pot pie and a Grandhattan - Bars Near Me - Wells, Maine

Had the pulled pig sandwich, very good, loved the thin shoestring French fries and the Cole slaw was good. PBR cans pretty cheap at $3.50. The place was very busy so the service was a little slow. Overall a very good experience. read more

I love this restaurant. Owner and staff are awesome. Menu is limited. I recommend the chicken pot pie and spaghetti and meat balls. Eat outside and enjoy the landscape. motor motors and wooden boats. Pets are allowed in outside dinning. My grand nephew love to play yard. Lots of things to climb on. read more

Bitter End - Chicken Pot Pie - Bars Near Me - Wells, Maine

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I don't normally complain about restaurants I go to. Sometimes you just hit it on an off day. I do not have a large appetite. I normally "doggie bag" half of my food for the next day. I wanted a lighter meal. I ordered the spinach salad. The menu boasted goat cheese, candied pecans and beets. I wasn't going to add a protein, but thank God I did!! The salad was literally one cup of spinach with maybe an ounce of goat cheese. The candied pecans were chopped. At most there were a few tablespoons. It included a half cup of beets. The prawns I had added were three tiny shrimp on a skewer. (Prawns are supposed to be much larger than shrimp!!). I left still hungry and very disappointed. My husband was also very disappointed in his meal as his burger was way under done. Also it was very pricey for what it was - even for a touristy area. The only pleasant part of our experience was we loved the quirky decorations. Also our server was very nice and attentive. But needless to say due to our meal, we will not be back. read more

Surprised I haven't tried nor heard of this place before! Excellent service, everyone was super friendly, possibly the best fish and chips I've ever had. I asked for Parmesan truffle fries instead of chips with the lobster roll, 10/10. read more

Bitter End - Lobster roll - Bars Near Me - Wells, Maine

I don't even want to make this review because I don't want this place to get mobbed with tourists, but it's such a good spot. The indoors is small, but when it's nice out the outdoor bar is open so you can grab a drink while you wait for a table inside. If you're open to sitting outside, there's sooo much open space and variety of seating. The food is amazing (get the onion strings), the service is great, and the location is truly like an oasis. 20/10 recommend read more

Service, food, and atmosphere were awesome! Had the burger and my husband had the moussaka both were great!

Prefect little place. From the hostess to the cocktail ( prefect pear) to the waiter to the delicious food ( lobster risotto and crab cakes)! Would highly recommend!! read more

One thing that really stands out at The Bitter End is the ambiance: there's always a band playing, ample outdoor seating, and lively conversation happening. As for the food and drinks, we were not disappointed! I had never had roasted cod in a red sauce before, but it was a delicious combo. The other entrees we ordered were the burger, fish and chips, and a pulled pork sandwich, which everyone enjoyed. I'd definitely recommend trying the truffle parm fries too! We ended up waiting an hour for our table, but the time flew by as we ordered drinks, relaxed in their chairs, and listened to the band. Don't let the wait deter you! read more

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Ate here on a recent trip to Wells based on a recommendation from a friend. We sat outside. Seafood was delicious. Service was phenomenal. Cool, chill vibe. read more

Back in Maine for the summer and this was it first stop. Loved sitting outside and dining (something that cannot be done in Phoenix this time of year). The watermelon & jalapeño gazpacho special was perfect for a warm day. Savory, sweet, with some small backend spice. The lobster roll was as we remembered and the Carnitas bowl helped with a Mexican food craving. If you have to wait it is worth it. read more

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The parking lot had a lot of Maine plates so figured it would be a good place to get a meal since it was patronized by locals. I was wrong, it was quick to be seated, but that was the only good thing. The chowders came before our drinks and were not creamy or flavorful. The nachos were greasy and loaded with a rubbery cheese. The grease saturated the chips and pooled at the bottom of the cast iron skillet. They used canned jalapeño's. We decided not to order meals based on what we did try. The place has the right name since the food was bad to the bitter end. read more

This place is amazing, so rustic to the vacationland theme, food is excellent, the service is friendly and easy, I've been here before and always enjoy my time. Indoor and outdoor seating I primarily sat outdoors. read more

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Lobster rolls, salmon, scallops, shrimp, Chowder Tried them all. Excellent service Outdoor seating (heat lamps) Dog friendly Chairs are plastic and very unstable. My opinion. Make note. Choose the solid picnic tables if you have issues. I should have. Live music then it rained. Didn't stop us. (Stopped the band though, something about water and electricity). Lobster Rolls only come one way, with mayo as they are pre-prepared. Can't get LR's with only butter. Wife doesn't like mayo so no LR for her. Large portions and all very good but the salmon was not seasoned much at all. Our opinion Perfect temperature just missing the seasoning. Great place for some very good food, great service and outdoor fun. Don't forget the pup. read more

The ambience here is what is great. They have an amazing outdoor area.. Its really unique, kinda feels like someones fancy backyard. The drinks were great. I got a strawberry martini like drink and it was good. The app that was recommended to us was not that great. It was some type of taquito. I got the lobster roll which was tasty. My mom and mother in law got the shrimp and zucchini pasta dish. It was overpriced and and small. My husband also wasn't a fan of his dish. The blueberry crumble was not what we expected either. No real kids menu- they did offer pasta with sauce. It ended up being an overpriced dinner that we didn't love.. I would come for drinks and share something small. read more

Nice atmosphere. Bit pricey Service was good. Had a burger and fries. Burger was good, Very small portion of fries. Lemon drop martini was not good at all read more

Best place in the area to eat great seafood and listen to the best local musicians. You will not be disappointed.

Decent menu. Very good service. Food was very good, could have been a little more on the plate., Nice place! read more

After having frequented this restaurant all summer which has been with no problems, had a disappointing experience today. The drink which I get all the time had an off taste, the server brought over a new one that tasted the same. Another customer sitting near us said the same about hers, I just gave up and got a coke. I had the fish and chips, the fish had more batter than fish. For $24 one expects better than that. Will not be back any time soon. By the way, we are locals. read more

Consistently delicious, fresh and creative menu, awesome cocktails. An awesome place to sit outside in the summer! Only thing to note: no kids menu, so if you have little ones, plan accordingly. read more

Maybe they were having a rough day but this was the worst lobster toll I have ever had. They brought me the wrong drink, my husband the wrong side and my kids burgers with cheese when we said no cheese. It took 45 minutes to get our food after we sat and the whole meal was just awful and incredibly slow service! The outdoor Adirondack chairs are a vibe but we will absolutely not be back read more

Good food, great service every time I've been even when it's busy! Fresh drinks that are never over poured.

Stopped and order fried clams, what we got was a large container with six clams on a bed of lettuce $22.00. Also bought a fried clam entree and got six clams and fries and slaw $26.00. food was okay but not worth it?? Won't be going back there. read more

Our second visit to Bitter End was every bit as enjoyable as our visit in 2024. It was a windy, rainy night--yet we felt warmly welcomed. Purple Rain cocktail was just outstanding. Seared sesame tuna and mixed seafood grille were terrific. And...the chocolate chip cheesecake was so light & fluffy. Alastair again proved to be one of the best servers around. A small, inviting, cozy place with a big presence in Wells. read more

My husband and I had different entrees - both excellent. Very small dining area, friendly ambiance and good service. I will definitely go back. read more

I went to Bitter End tonight with my grandma and had a really great time. We sat in the indoor porch area that has a rustic design. I had the fish and chips which were crispy and delicious, and we topped the night off with their blueberry crumble that's packed with blueberries. The staff there is always so friendly and service is great. The summer time is also very fun with their live music and outdoor bar. read more

Bitter End - Blueberry Crumble (Dessert) - Bars Near Me - Wells, Maine

Great vibe! We came for the live music and dinner 4th of July weekend. As you might expect, it was packed. We ordered a couple drinks at the bar, our 3 year old played on the old boat and we enjoyed the energy of the band. We'll be back. read more

Over the last few years, I have heard great things about Bitter End from a variety of friends. Looking for a new spot that we haven't tried before, my partner and I decided to give Bitter End a shot and see what it was all about. For starters, the venue and small and quirky, with memorabilia hanging up on the walls. There is one dining room with a bar and tables, and then there is a hallway where you walk in that also has some tables. I wasn't expecting it to be these small, but it has a quirky, laid back vibe. Given that it was early Spring, their outdoor space was not open, but taking a peek, I can see that it would be a fun outdoor venue to visit. My partner and I met up with a friend and we were quickly seated at our table, which was in the hallway section. We were promptly greeted by our server and she gave us the specials for the night. We ordered our drinks, and I decided on the skinny spicy margarita that they had on their cocktail list. The cocktail was...okay. It ended up being pretty sweet and not very spicy. For dinner, I opted for one of the specials: the mahi mahi tacos. At the table, other people got the carne asada bowl, a burger, and the onion straws to share. The onion straws were nothing extraordinary. The burger was okay, according to my friend, and the carne asada bowl was great with nice flavor. My tacos were dripping in wetness due to the pineapple salsa that was on it, to the point that the corn tortilla was saturated, which I was pretty disappointed about. Other items on their menu tend to be Mediterranean-inspired. Is the food anything to ride home about? I didn't think so. Am I rushing to go back? Not really. I will say, one of the positives was the service which was prompt and friendly, however, I don't think that is enough to get me to go back anytime soon. read more

We stopped for the Blueberry cobbler and a drink. Great tasting dessert. Friendly staff. Fun sports themed stop.

I tried Bitter End with my wife for the first time tonight and I can't believe I've driven past it so many times without stopping. Service was excellent. Food was amazing. Live jazz was spot on. Can't wait for our next visit. read more

Bitter End - a patio with tables and umbrellas - Bars Near Me - Wells, Maine

I've gone here twice and each time I left disappointed and wondering where my money went. It was very awkward at check-in for outdoor seating. I was dining alone and went to an empty seat at the bar. The bartender told me I had to be seated by the hostess. I went to the hostess stand where I stood for about 10 minutes as waitstaff continually assured me the hostess would be around to help me. Eventually, she came and seated me at the bar seat I had originally tried to take. Made no sense. And the bartender greeted me a second time as if nothing had happened. The food... underwhelming. I ordered basically a deconstructed taco entree with brisket and I bet there was about 3 oz of brisket in the whole meal. I left hungry, puzzled by the service, and out 50 dollars. read more

We finally made a pilgrimage here after wanting to try it for a very long time and lucky for us, missed the rush. Yes, they're still very busy on a weekend in mid-March! It's also a pretty small interior when they don't have the outdoors to expand to, but the servers handled everything with grace, mixing drinks, checking on tables, all while navigating pretty small spaces in between tables. I can't speak highly enough of them. The beers were fresh, the drinks were good. Ordered the parmesan truffle fries, the fattoush, and the taquitos. The fries were just so-so. The truffle and parmesan were both present, but they either sat the longest or they were re-fried as they clumped together and were an afterthought for us (which is usually never the case for me when it comes to any kind of fried potato). The fattoush was fresh with crisped up croutons and a nice dressing, but we only realized after we left that there was supposed to be falafel on top, which would have been great. The taquitos were the best of the bunch, and I'd go back for those alone. I was eyeing up the lady's burger next to me, ordered medium and definitely well, and that went from top of my list for next time, to closer to the bottom. Happy we finally made the trek and we'll be back, likely when the outside area is open. Overall, better than average pub food with some creative twists, and none of the pretensions of some other places in the area. read more

Fabulous find! Great atmosphere, fun outdoor seating areas! Stew was absolutely fresh and flavorful! Loved this impromptu find on our way north! read more

Bitter End - Entrance - Bars Near Me - Wells, Maine

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Great name, nice interior, good servers. This was a good off-season option near Kennebunkport. Nice beer selection, but my $15 "White Cosmo" cocktail was watery and not too tasty. A shame, because the ingredients sounded delicious. The onion strings (v skinny onion rings) were terrific, the burger was good, the fish and chips were delicious - very fresh fish, well battered. The seafood stew was not realy seafood-y enough in that the broth was like a nice tomato-based broth that happened to have some clams, mussels and shrimp tossed in. The shellfish did not infuse the broth so it was not bad, but nowhere near the top. This place did enough well that it is worth another visit to get a fuller picture. read more

Bitter End is one of my favorite, local places to dine at, lunch or dinner. The ambiance is friendly and inviting... in the warmer times of year, their outdoor dining is spectacular with a fire pit and sometimes live music in the summer months. . . Oh,they also have a bar back there too! The chef and Staff are all amazing people Their well crafted menu offers tasty apps and full plate dishes to suite all flavor palettes ....from muscles and truffles fries to burgers and pan seared salmon .... A few handhelds and really nice Salads. Not to mention their great beer, wine and craft cocktails offerings . I never leave without having or bringing home their famous Blueberry Crumble.... Sooo Good Open 6 days a week from 11am-8pm, closed Tuesdays. They currently do not take reservations unless you're a party of six or more. Get there early as there's always a line waiting especially at dinner time. I hope you enjoy all of Bitter End as much as I do...... Bon appétit read more

We really enjoyed our drinks at Bitter End! We had a puppy with us so we sat outside and had a drink at the bar while we waited for takeout. It's a very relaxed vibe - dog and kid friendly - with music. They have a pretty good selection of wines by the glass. We opted for takeout and the pulled pork sandwich was fantastic! Good prices all around too. read more

Bitter End - two glasses of wine and a sign that says lobsters - Bars Near Me - Wells, Maine

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