Absolutely awesome lunch. The Bitter End accommodated our walk-in party of 14 with friendliness, great service and outstanding food. All dishes were fantastic. read more

Found this place online looking for a lunch spot. It was a busy afternoon, and there was a short wait. It was extremely small. The food was great. The only criticism I have is that our waiter didn't really check in on us or ask if we needed drink refills. He was very friendly, though. read more

Bitter End is a gem! Excellent food and drink; waitstaff, hostess and bartenders are all top notch. If people are complaining that they're not being seated fast enough, too bad. It's always packed and they don't take reservations and it's summer in Maine. Deal with it! Highly recommend the Mixed Seafood Grill, but, honestly, it's all delicious! read more

Great decor, tasty food, obnoxious and insulting chef, server, hostess, and unreliable freshness. Won't go back for stale food and verbal abuse from staff. read more

I like the look inside and out. Service was great Fried clams were chewy, fries and coleslaw were great. The Blueberry Crisp was different. If you really like nutmeg, you will like this. I did not care for it. Overall I thought it was too pricey, very nice use of space and definitely worth stopping by for a drink. read more

A great place to sit outside on a warm day. The hostess and waitstaff very friendly and attentive. We had to wait for a table but were able to sit out on the grassy area. The menu had something for everyone. I enjoyed the Fattoush salad. My husband had the fish and chips. The others had the pulled pork sandwich. There were specialty drinks and a few items for dessert. The creme brulee was just perfect. Iwill definitely come back here next time I am in the area. Loved the vibe of the place as well. read more

Happy Mother's Day 2022. We had a few options for today but the wife said she'd like to try something new. So I said I know a place. We went around 2pm. The host told us it would be be around 20 minutes. Then she told us that the bar out back was open and we could get a drink while we waited. We walked around and were greeted extremely pleasantly by the bartender (the name on the check Alistair). We decided to eat outside as our table was in the sun and nice and warm. We ordered the two specials lobster sliders, avocado crab toast, chop salad and the Brussel sprout app. All the food was very tasty and I would order again. The entire staff was extremely pleasant and very welcoming. I saw on Instagram the had a halibut special that look amazing I just hope I can get it in the future as I'm sure I'll eat there a few times a year. read more

Bitter End - Mother's Day 2022 - Bars Near Me - Wells, Maine

What a charming, distinctive, welcoming, place. I'm looking for words to describe the charming atmosphere. Late Monday afternoon and we sat at the bar for a and some appetizers. Delightful, delicious, and so friendly. I'm thoroughly impressed and definitely will b back. I'm new to the area and so fortunate that my friends introduced me to this delightful, amazing, place. You must give this place a try. U will be very pleased. read more

Excellent food & outstanding service!! The wait staff was extremely attentive and catered to our every need. Amazing for a busy Friday night. Wife had the crusted haddock & portabella mushroom ravioli - "an explosion of flavor!" I had the seafood stew. Not a scrap of food left - we devoured it. Family kitchen atmosphere, upbeat vibe, laid back decor (with cool sports memorabilia), very reasonable prices and fantastic food. You cannot go wrong. read more

Stopped in for a quick drink and app, was immediately impressed! Delicious craft cocktails and their new menu looked phenomenal. Atmosphere was awesome loved the sport decor and funky touches! Staff was wonderful too can't wait To go back and try an entree read more

food was outstanding! Taylor and Stephanie working the back were absolutely fantastic! read more

Bitter End - Bars Near Me - Wells, Maine

Great spot with a great vibe!! Inside and outside seating, but sit outside for a unique experience. Picnic and regular tables with lots of green grass/trees and vintage nautical elements. We just had drinks and an appetizer but all the food looked amazing. Our Thai Brussels Sprouts were very tasty and the craft cocktails were creative and delicious. The wait staff was very chill, friendly and very attentive . Also outside is a small stage that was getting set up for a jazz trio as we were leaving. read more

The service was so slow and the music loud. Took 1.5 hours for scallops to arrive and then they were so undercooked as to be unsafe to eat. For the price I would recommend other restaurants that have better service and where the food is cooked properly. read more

For the price, it's not worth it. Atmosphere was great and we were excited to try this restaurant, however the service was exceptionally slow and we only ordered water for drinks and they had a runner for food. Other tables around us were also complaining about slow service. The food came out and we were underwhelmed by the lack of flavor. We were overall very disappointed by this restaurant and would have chosen a different spot had we had known. (We ordered the gyro and the carnita rice bowl) both were very bland, served with iceberg lettuce with pink edges. read more

Very cool atmosphere. More importantly solid delicious well cooked food complimented by cocktails built with fresh squeezed juices and creative alcohol pairings. Our bartender was attentive and very hospitable. She told us that she has been working for the restaurant group since they opened their first restaurant on Cape Porpoise (always a good sign of a socially thoughtful owner). We started with the onion strings which came with a surprisingly delicious smoked garlic infused ketchup filled ramekin. We also had the shrimp cocktail. Shrimp was cooked just right and came with a house made "Tito's" cocktail sauce. My wife had the fried clams which were absolutely amazing served with house made tartar sauce, cole slaw and, house cut fries. I had the burger cooked perfectly to temp (medium Rare). There was plenty of food and we could barely finish our meals. Another yelper complained that the place was a spot for people that wish they were from Boston or Cambridge. Well, We are from Boston and wish we were from Wells so that we could eat here on the regular! Haters gonna hate. read more

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Absolutely fantastic space, staff, food, and beverage list! My sister and I grew up locally (Noble High grads) and were back in town for a wedding. As part of the weekend, we managed to get two groups of our friends together. The early crew sat down at 4:30. The latecomers sat down at 5:30. Throughout all of the chaos involving 13 people over two parties swapping out spaces at one table, the hostess and waitress crushed it. Never frazzled and super patient. On the food, everything I sampled was great - truffle fries and the bolognese were what I can vouch for. Beverage-wise, their beer list was perfect for this East Coaster in Colorado and they suggested a nice cab to go along with dinner. And the outdoor space is great. Very Maine and very comfortable. See you again next summer or fall, Bitter End! read more

The food is amazing and it is clear that they use fresh ingredients. The service was perfect and the ambience was very cool! We will definitely be back! read more

Loved the outdoor space. Food was great. Staff was friendly and quick. Stayed after our meal to have a drink in their extended outdoor section. Will be going back again. read more

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Stopped in for lunch on our way into Ogunquit and had a delightful meal here. Wonderful, friendly service. Fun indoor atmosphere. Fantastic food with some atypical offerings. Would absolutely return when back in the area. We had the soup of the day, a curry butternut squash soup that was so yum. Husband had the crab cakes and raves about them. Son had the fish stew and loved it. I had the soup and then the Fattoush Salad, which totally hit the spot. GOBS of olives and perfectly fried falafel. Daughter had a burger. Fries were amazing. Definitely recommend for lunch for folks who love good food. read more

We had a a few drinks and split a burger at the bar. We both agreed it was the best burger that we'd had in a long time. Lots of sports paraphernalia around interesting place. The bartender was very personable. read more

Always great friendly service and pretty decent food. The space is decorated is a very cozy way and despite the tight space they seem to make do very well without feeling crowded. I love going here mostly because of the staff. They always seem to remember you as if you're a celebrity of sorts. The only negative might be on occasion there are very strong smells in the dining room such as balsamic vinegar that can initially throw you off when trying to order something other than a salad. read more

Pleasant server. Interesting items on the wall. We didn't feel rushed. The real problem were the ants crawling on the plates while we were eating. We mentioned this to the server. He said that they come in through the window. I thought that the restaurant should spray to get rid of the ants. I prefer not to have creepy crawlers on my food. read more

What a great place. The fattoush salad was delicious on a summer evening and the chicken taquitos are perfection. The lawn area is wonderful for the kids to run around a little and the beer is cold. We came twice in two days on our trip! Such good food and kind service. Can't wait to return on our next visit. read more

We really love eating here! Staff are always friendly service is great. Gluten-free and dairy-free options on a fabulous menu! We have come for lunch and dinner-both great experiences. read more

We had some challenges with timing from arrival until departure = it took much longer to be seated and served than what would "normally" be considered ok. But we know nothing is normal anymore. Otherwise food, drinks and service were fine. Good value. Fun environment and good vibe. We are local so we've been to this restaurant many times. It's a great place and while tonight's experience (much longer wait than estimated) wasn't as good as usual we know that this place is special. It's our go to place in the area. This is hard to relate; not sure it's intended to be so kid friendly (outdoor run around space). It's really a grown-up spot to relax and enjoy drinks and food offerings (no kids menu should be a clue). read more

I've been looking forward to trying this place for a while now and really enjoyed our experience. Live music outside. Whimsical decor both inside and out. Good drinks, the Strawberry Basil Mule was refreshing and strong enough to letter. We started with the Taquitos, they were excellent! Following that I had the Herb Crusted Haddock and enjoyed every bite. The Haddock was perfection as were the sides. Dessert was the Blueberry Crumble. I would go back for the dessert alone. read more

This deceptive little restaurant Is a Diamond in the rough. They have a full bar with very knowledgeable bartenders, and an extensive menu that has something for everyone. They take some basic good entrees and as a nice flare to make it very delicious and tantalizing. I had the rock shrimp stir fry as an appetizer and it was a home run! I could have eaten 3 helpings! For an entree they had seared scallops, mashed potatoes, brocolli I and a smoked tomato, vinegar compote that added a nice twist the seared scallops. They had a three mixed cookie dessert that went great with the ten year tawny Port. My date and I were thrilled with our complete meal for a very reasonable price. It is a smaller venue donI strongly recommend getting there early! read more

What can I say about this eclectic little gem. The first thing I noticed was the memorabilia around the room, then I noticed the quality of the food. This place is a local treasure, which got busy as the evening progressed. Well worth the trip, customer service was impeccable, and the food was delicious. read more

Good: - fried clams - Brussel sprouts - bolegnese was great!! - chicken tagine (flavors were slightly lacking but chicken was very well prepared) Bad: - truffle fries (fat too oily and small portion) read more

We ate dinner and enjoyed the Brussels sprout appetizer, seafood stew & haddock sandwich. Nice environment & good food. read more

Great place, fun atmosphere, outdoor seating, fire pit , fantastic service and great food!

Bartenders are great! Unfortunately, if I could, I would give zero stars for the management of this place. Got to the restaurant at ~5:45PM tonight. We knew there would be a wait and were ready for it. Spent $150 at the bar, which again was fantastic. We waited an hour and twenty minutes into the "worst case scenario" of the 1.5 hour wait to find the hostess cancelled our place on the waitlist (9 people, 5 being children). Went up to address the issue and was told we were the next in line and it was a mistake. Waited an additional 40 minutes and was still not seated with no idea of how long the additional wait would be. Hostess,who didn't care, offered to bring a manager over. I spoke with the manager and she also clearly didn't care. She told me she was "doing the best she could to seat us" and the hostess was a temp. This could have ended a bunch of different ways such as offering to split our party to seat us next or sending so apps for the kids. Instead, my daughter left crying because she just wanted to be able to eat at 8PM. Avoid this place and their terrible management! read more

Great food, great staff (really great staff) adorable place, funky, artsy, comfortable. Can't wait to go back!

First timer. I was very impressed with everything...the food, the waitstaff, the servers were very Argentine. Have this covid serving down pat. The only thing I would do different is to add a few outside heaters as it's starting to get a bit brisk, and that way they can extend their outside seating for a bit longer. read more

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Happy to have found from a friends referral. Great food ,service and vibe. Recommend

WOW!! What an amazing spot. Great service, beautiful atmosphere with an outside bar. We were looking for something low key but quaint and this dog friendly place was perfect. We ended up going twice in one week when we stayed in Wells. The live music on Thursday was phenomenal, the band merkari was there. If there's a wait you can head to the Adirondack section on the lawn area with a drink! Highly recommend! read more

Disappointed We were excited to try this new restaurant when we heard that it was owned and run by one of our previous favorite restaurants in Maine. It is small, decorated nicely and the staff was pleasant but that is as far as the compliments go. Even though the menu and pricing of items are the same/similar as to the previous restaurant, the portions were smaller and lacking meat ( for the bolognaise) . It would have been nice to have a piece of garlic bread to go with the pasta or at least have that option on the menu. The mussels in the entree were so small there was not enough to eat. We didn't know that a glass of soda was $5 each until the bill came. This is absurd!! To top it off the milk for the coffee was sour. https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g40951-d14794371-r706903831-Bitter_End-Wells_Maine.html# read more

We randomly stopped by on the way back to PA after a week in the Bar Harbor area and this was the best lobster roll we've had all week! Full of meat and the perfect roll. Good chips too. We ordered take out, it was fast and the bartender was very helpful and friendly. The perfect stop. Thank you. read more

Do NOT get the lobster roll here! We are locals that have lived here over 40 years. Thought we'd give this a try? The lobster roll was the worse we've ever had! Very little shredded chopped lobster salad filled with chopped onions and shredded lettuce, no lobster taste, just the onion! Clam chowder was bland, no clams, full of potatoes...could have been potato soup...It appears to be a true tourist trap! The bill for a beer, iced tea, two chowder and lobster rolls was $109.00 including a 20% tip! Left feeling like we got totally ripped off! Never again! Not fair to our tourists! read more

This place is a hidden gem! Just outside of the busy downtown the bitter end is a perfect fit for a night out! Friendly staff craft cocktails and an amazing outdoor bar and patio. If your looking for great food and a easygoing vibe the bitter end is it! They do get busy and have a wait so if your in a rush it may not be the best fit ( hungry kids or looking to grab a bite on the run.. maybe not in the summer) although I do love to swing in for lunch and have a seat at the bar! Annie is amazing and always making something fresh and fun behind the bar! Bring your friends on the weekend and enjoy live music a cozy fire out back, and yard games! Best burgers in town and you must try the lobster roll it's amazing... oh don't forget the onion strings read more