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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

Bitter End - Bars Near Me - Wells, Maine

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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 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

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

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