We were a group of 8 people and came on a Sunday for lunch. Huge menu so good or bad based on who you are. I personally liked it cause it felt like I was reading a comic. The service was great and our server was very knowledgeable and continuously checked up on us. The food was a bit disappointing but good value and huge portions. read more

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Ok first of all, I hate the name. Also I can't ever remember it- I always think crab daddies. Memorial Day in Stonington is not as big as you might think- but thank you Cry Babies for being open. The menu may be the biggest you've ever seen. Mussels Clam Lobster Crab Cakes Prawns Service was 5/5 Our server was the sweetest woman and helped guide us with the intimidating menu Ambiance was 4/5 I was looking out at the harbor which is tough to beat. Someone also brought their dog in (super well behaved service dog so this is not a knock). No outdoor seating. Food 5/5 I didn't test the seafood but Uncle Bob did! He was originally going to get this cod special covered in lobster sauce but opted for something lighter.. or at least he thought! When I got the Most Interesting Reuben in the world (which was a Cuban Reuben, corned beef plus tender pork and ham), he opted to get a LOBSTER Rueben. The lobster was falling out of this thing - think it was a full ass lobster. 5/5 The most interesting Rueben was quite good. To give it a 4 would be dishonest. Side salad with vinegarette was good too. 5/5 I don't want to like this place but the food was excellent, as was our welcome. Can't give anything other than 5 stars for that. Totally unrelated but we saw a river otter crossing the road in Stonington after our visit. It jumped into the ocean and caught an eel! read more

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Stopped in on a hot Maine day, and to be fair, the place was cool inside and the service was solid. In fact, as we walked up, I think the owner was outside and said, "I've got the air conditioning going!" Honest to God, we should've known better right then. The food? Just awful. I had a lobster roll that was easily one of the worst I've ever had -- chewy, huge bland chunks, tasted a little fishy. Should've sent it back, but didn't. My beer came in the bottle, no glass -- not a dealbreaker, but it kind of set the tone for what ended up being a disappointing meal. The menu has about 550,000 items on it, which gave off big Cheesecake Factory vibes, except... nothing is actually good. My wife and I literally sat down and said, "Let's give it a chance." In hindsight, we probably should've just kept walking. Disappointing across the board. Lesson learned. read more

Cry Babies - Bad lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Stonington, Maine

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Crybabies is one of those places where you look at the menu and immediately realize it's going to be hard to choose. The good news is everything we tried was worth it. The prices are fair for the quality and portions. We had the burgers, which were flavorful and cooked perfectly. We also tried tacos and a quesadilla, both fresh and delicious. The drinks were fun and creative, the kind that make you want to try something different instead of sticking to your usual. It's the kind of spot where you come hungry, leave happy, and feel like you got great value for your read more

Cry Babies - Chubby Burger - Seafood Near Me - Stonington, Maine

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It feels like we ate everything off the menu. Lobster sliders were excellent the shrimp and lobster appetizer was incredible stuffed lobster was not very tasty and we were quoted a price of $35 and it came out to be 49 $. and we thought that was wrong. VERY WRONG. But really enjoyed ourselves. I would recommend but make sure the waitress knows market price. We didn't complain but should have. read more

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So hot outside, but wonderfully cool Inside. Seated right away, served drinks fast, but took over an hour for the hamburgers (it was NOT busy)! Onion rings were grease sogged , hamburgers were flavorless and tasted like they had been sitting there awhile. Food overall was cold. Nice ambiance, but maybe the chef should be cooking, instead of standing in the kitchen watching us.... Server was wonderful!! Will give them a second chance. Maybe just a bad day and they were tired. read more

This place is awesome! The menu is HUGE and the portions are too!! Everyone is super nice and the atmosphere is great. We had the fried clams, fish and chips, meatloaf, and apple martini. It was all AMAZING. Also, the cornbread is yummy and made in the restaurant. Stop by, eat a bunch, and leave a great tip to the server. Next time we're in Maine, we will be back!! read more

Cry Babies - Fish and chips! - Seafood Near Me - Stonington, Maine

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Steamed Lobster was the best we had in Maine! They sure know how to pick them at the dock. Loved the Lobster Sliders and cornbread as well. Big menu, generous sized portions, and the service was excellent. Thank you for a wonderful experience! read more

Cry Babies - Lobster Sliders - Seafood Near Me - Stonington, Maine

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I've been living in Maine for a year and a half now. My wife and I tried Cry Babies on a whim and discovered a true gem. Hands down, the best restaurant food I've had yet. Clam Chowder and French Onion soups were amazing, with both including a side of homemade cornbread that was so good butter wasn't necessary. Then came the Reuben on marble rye. Phenomenal!!!! Great food and great service, all in a quaint seaside village. read more

Everything could have improved. Happily they've relocated elsewhere. No ambiance. Menu so big that it was not possible to have fresh food on the premises. Unctuous owner. read more

We were here for a private party and the food was excellent and the owners are very friendly.

Love it! Great food, fun menu, massive portions and great prices. I hope this place does well! :) read more

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Tried this for the first time. The owner brought out complimentary wings for us to try, which were wonderful. First, the portion size is insane! I mean, like crazy... all of our meals were excellent. Service was great, and our food came out quickly. Hope you are hungry! read more

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Took the visiting family sightseeing the Penobscot Peninsula, including a trek to the very end of Deer Isle to the charming town of Stonington. We had actually already chosen a restaurant to go to before hitting Stonington, thinking we wouldn't be able to find anything plant-based for us in this neck-of-the-woods; however, we fortuitously stumbled upon Cry Babies! What a surprisingly wonderful find!! The place is fairly new, having opened this past May. The façade is very inviting; the inside ambiance is bright, cheery and welcoming. Our waitress was super friendly and helpful to all our dietary requirements. Fortunately, their menu actually contains all-vegan options, so we were VERY grateful!!! (I do add pictures of non-vegan dishes that others ordered.) Everything was very leisurely, yet efficient and timely (food service and such). As the dishes arrived, you couldn't help but be gobsmacked at the portion sizes!!! (It's best to be REALLY hungry when coming here! Lol!!!) My burrito was very tasty; loaded with grilled veggies; they even "toasted" the tortilla perfectly! (I have to admit that I'm not normally a fan of bell peppers; however, all the ingredients went so well with each other.) YUM!!! Everyone LOVED their various orders, as well! I'm crossing my fingers for Cry Babies' success, and can't wait to return very soon...!!! :D read more

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I had dinner here two nights while I staying in Stonington. First night, I had a Lobster salad. Second night, I had clam chowder and mix green. Seafood and vegetables are very fresh. Menu is so big. Great service and very friendly staff. read more

An astounding failure at just about every turn. We went for the kids menu (which the kids loved to be fair) and promise of "the real deal" lobster rolls. Instead we got missing menu items, wrong menus, and slow, dismissive, service. I was shocked to realize this wasn't a chain restaurant trying to ape Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. Lobster rolls were large enough to split and had a $5 split charge added to them which would have been bearable had they not been inedible. Fishy lobster without any real dressing served with cucumbers, unripe tomato, and lettuce on a dry hoagie roll. When we mentioned why there were 3/4's of the lobster roll left on the table we were told no one had ever complained about them, yet the reviews here would suggest otherwise, and no offer of a refund was made. They did suggest we enjoy the nice weather though, so that helped... read more

This is such a great restaurant. We went many times during our stay in town and the food was delicious each time. Everything was very fresh and tasted great. Menu has many, many options. People working here are also very kind and helpful. read more

An unfortunate "new" restaurant name with an unattractive menu and overpriced food. The former Harbor Cafe was so much better.

First time at Cry Babies today. The food was excellent and portion size was large. The dining area was light and bright with great views from the front overlooking the waterfront. Service was outstanding we will be returning. read more

Huge plates. All food is good. The waffle fries are delicious, as is the cornbread. The menu is huge so there is something for everyone on it. We have dined in and had take out many times. The drinks are all great too - I recommend the key lime martini. As well as the frozen drinks. Fun atmosphere, which is needed in a small space, Servers are all very friendly and the food always comes out quick. read more

is out of this world! A 12 inch wonder! All of the beautiful, tasty cocktails we ordered, each time we ate at Cry Babies were so good and refreshing! Will be back for sure next time we vacation in Stonington! read more

Feels like a chain. New concept with way more than I need menu and portion-wise. Emphasis on booze and too many options. Food was ok but I really enjoyed the old concept who also has breakfast. He went back to Brooklyn. read more

Service, food,drinks- all great! We took our daughter and her 4 and 1 1/2 year old- they live in town. Everything was delicious and portions were very generous. Will be back! read more

Cry Babies - Kids loved the smoothies! - Seafood Near Me - Stonington, Maine

Food portions are massive! Clam chowder and fried clam basket were amazing! The staff was super sweet and attentive. The menu is huge!!

I was there on Labor Day. It was somewhat busy. Service was incredibly slow. We got excuses as to why service was slow....basically it was a holiday and they didn't anticipate being busy. We waited about 15 minutes before being acknowledged. We waited over 45 minutes for our food. It was barely lukewarm. Someone in our party ordered a chowder. It has been sitting somewhere for a while. There was a layer of 'scum' that had formed on the top. Food is served immediately after being prepared doesn't get cold. I can't blame the kitchen on this. I can only blame the waitress and her lack of hustle and prioritizing her tables. There was another waitress all but jogging to take care of her tables. This waitress also used her bare hands to put lemon wedges in drinks. This is disgusting. She had been taking payments and taking food to tables. She also opened a couple take out containers multiple times to see what was in them. (The boxes were labeled so this was unnecessary and gross. ) I was horrified and won't be back. read more

My girlfriend and I recently tried this new food option in Stonington. Overall it was pretty tasty. The clam chowder with cornbread was excellent! Best thing we ate! Service was very good! I had crab cake sliders. The crab cakes were ok. Just very little seasoning and the buns were dried out. But not a deal breaker. She had the patty melt which was very good! The fries were on point. The food was hot and came out fast. I won't order the cole slaw again as it was totally tasteless and had no salt/seasoning. The bartender needs some training. My margarita was not very good but I drank it. So overall we enjoyed most of our food, the service was great and it's very inviting inside. We'll be going back and trying out more items on their giant menu. I hope they can pull off so many different dishes from so many different cuisines. Good luck. Next time I'm having the oyster po boy. read more

GREAT FOOD with a great view of Stonington waterfront. We had prime rib and meatloaf dinners, cooked to perfection and delicious. Our server, Dana, was charming, friendly, very attentive and anticipated our needs. The chef popped by the table to inquire about our meals and we told him "fabulous". A nice, personal touch. This restaurant recently opened and we wish them well. We will be repeat customers. read more

Had a decent lobster roll for lunch. Didn't eat the roll or anything else just the lobster. Asked for it hot with melted butter but the butter was a weird orange. read more

Food and service were GREAT‼ Small town feel with great cuisine. We had an excellent lobster dinner and a lot of laughs. The margarita was very good. The owner was friendly and attentive. I'd go back in a heartbeat. The servers were happy and enjoying themselves. read more

A new gem in a beautiful harbor town! Love the atmosphere and the food is so so so delicious!! Service was amazing and so fun.

Great food and friendly service. The Reubens are the best! The menu has as so many wonderful choices, I wish our stay was longer so we could try more choices! read more

We both had the Delmonico & it was fabulous! Such a great atmosphere, friendly, efficient staff. Both the owners & chef came to meet us & be sure everything was done right. We will definitely return, so many choices yet to try on the menu. read more

I don't know how this place got so many good reviews. We waited over an hour for our food and when it arrived, it was mediocre at best. There were only adults in our party but we felt really bad for the families with small children that gave up and left when they couldn't wait any longer. They discounted our check but we still won't go back. read more

Service was very good. Mussels didn't have much flavor. Plenty of them. Lobster salad may have been frozen lobster. It was tasteless and floppy not firm. Buffalo cauliflower was delicious. Drinks were good but the glass was 2/3rds ice read more

09/06/2024 - had lunch with friends. Ordered scallops stuffed with crab @ $29.95. The dish should be called scallops over crab stuffing due the the breading in the crabmeat. While others in the party enjoyed their menu selections this dish was about the worst seafood dish I can remember. What was that covering sauce? read more

Wonderful food, great varied menu, smiling servers, and a happy place to have dinner. Rob is charming.

The food was absolutely phenomenal! Best clam chowder I have had in a long time ( better than Fisherman's Wharf in SF). We also enjoyed mussels, Ceasars salad and lobster sliders. All were fresh and incredibly delicious. But the service was just as great. Kim, our waitress, did an exemplary work and I think their chef ( or maybe a kitchen manager) was personally asking the patrons about their dining experience. I can't say enough about visit and wish we didn't leave across the country so we can eat here more often. read more

Bigger the menu, worse the food. Lobster tasted frozen and the service wasn't that good. Just seems like a fast food chain, I'll go somewhere else next time we come back for vacation read more

Great food and very large servings. The service was excellent and waitress was friendly. I left my car keys by mistake and one of the staff members chased me down the street to return them. read more

Excellent food and service. Generous portions, good value. Dana, our server, was wonderful. Meatloaf and prime rib were delicious.