Not for us but Dave's clearly has a following and is doing just fine with the locals. Drinks and food are extremely competitively priced - a nice thing to see in the 2026 economy. A very pleasant surprise. Dave's has strip mall vibes and the food was what you'd expect in a pub. Bartender didn't know how to make any cocktails (he said he was new) which was disappointing. read more

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I wish they were open seven days a week! I ordered the buffalo chicken dip to go. Dave (yes he is a real person) was friendly and polite. I have driven by this place many times. I was not disappointed. It's small but comfy and a group of men were leaving in good spirits. Everyone inside was having a great time. It was definitely busy. Got my order and went home. Opened the dip and it was a generous portion. The amount of tortilla chips was perfect. I would highly recommend a fork or spoon to put the dip on the chip because it was chock full of chicken. It had just enough buffalo sauce so it wasn't overpowering. This was definitely worth $15. They have specials often - Thursday is $18 lobster rolls so I will be going back! read more

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Delicious lobster rolls for a great price, great service and drinks! Can't go wrong here, don't miss out!

Good location. Has off street parking. Nice, attentive staff. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The burgers were ok. Appears to be a very popular watering hole. Good place to stop for a cold beverage. Soda is by the can. They had a good selection of beer. read more

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Went here today based off a recommendation. Was told they had a great chicken sandwich. So I fired up the website and placed an order upon seeing the images of the food I was extremely excited. I roll up and food was on time and workers seemed very nice. I got back to work to scarf down my lunch and I was beyond disappointed. 1st I paid an extra 2.50 for potato salad. They gave me Cole slaw and the slaw was not good. I opened the chicken sandwich and I was disgusted by what I saw. 1st off nothing is the same as the picture. The chicken looked like a Tyson chicken patty absolutely wretched. I've posted pics of what you see on the menu and what I got. I'll never go back. read more

Dave’s Maine Cafe - Photo from their website menu. - Beer Gardens Near Me - Kittery, Maine

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I never knew of this place but I am so pleasantly surprised. Stopped by for buck a shuck oysters, they were very petite but delicious. It was also BOGO weenie specials and we enjoyed a Reuben style and a Maine style with Flo's sauce a few other toppings. Nicely grilled bun- my only wish is the hot dog was grilled instead of steamed. The real winner was Dave's Gumbo. It was absolutely delicious, flavorful with the perfect amount of kick. It was full of chicken and sausage. And served with delicious warmed corned bread. Friendly service, it's a small place, but worth the visit for a casual bite. They have a wide wide variety of beer, bourbon for those who partake. read more

This summer (2025) I went on a mission to find the best lobster roll within 100 miles radius from Amesbury mass. I tasted and enjoyed many, but Dave's was literally the best that you could come across. I don't even mean this to say that I had it once and it was good--I came back more than 6 times. Literally the best lobster roll you will eat, and the company is great. read more

Food was delicious Had a burger with goda cheese and bacon Beer selection was great and I liked that they sold the dinners with THC Will return read more

I ordered a couple of lobster rolls online they were ready for pickup shortly after I got there. I took them home and my wife and I were very pleased with the quality and quantity of lobster meat in them. The sides were very good as well. I will definitely order the lobster rolls again. read more

Dave’s Maine Cafe - Loaded lobster roll - Beer Gardens Near Me - Kittery, Maine

Stopped here for some drinks and a quick bite. Super cute place with a smaller wooden bar. We sat at the bar and enjoyed a flight of 4 beers... so many to choose from!!! All were fantastic. For lunch I had a delicious chicken sandwich and a side of potato salad. Definitely hit the spot. Staff was very friendly and let us try a wide variety of beers. Since it was around Halloween they gave out candy to all their customers. Lots of locals were here with us. Everyone is so welcoming and friendly. Great place to hangout. read more

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Cafe is a good term for this location. The restaurant space is cozy and the service was good. Our server came by frequently to check in with us for food and refills on drinks. They have a pretty selection on beers, but I didn't have any this time. I had their Thursday special lobster rolls. And it was delicious, the lobster didn't have too much mayo and it was big chunks. There was a piece of the lobster cartilage in the claw meat, so I had to eat around it. I chose cole slaw as my side and that was good too. The cole slaw still had the crunch from the cabbage and was not heavy on mayo. It was a very good lobster roll and was at a great price. Will go again! read more

Dave’s Maine Cafe - Lobster roll cole slaw - Beer Gardens Near Me - Kittery, Maine

Owner/Chef Dave is creative and affable. Quaint fun spot on Route 1 in Kittery. A lot of tourists stop in, in the summer and they rave about his lobster rolls. Locals love his seafood offerings as well. Family owned & run which gives it a "local feel." Friendly staff and pretty much everyone who goes there regularly knows everyone else. In the summer, you can sit outside and eat indoors. The TVs are always on catching whichever sport you wish to watch at any given time. A+ on food & service!! Call to ensure days and time you are interested in popping in to check that they are open because it is a family focused and run business w/family first and that's what makes it so very comfortable! Dave's supports many local community events and the community supports Dave! read more

OMG. The best service we've received in the Northeast. Jamie was so sweet and attentive. She made excellent recommendations for our whiskey flights. And the relaxed local bar and chill ambience fit our vibe completely. This place had the best bourbon menus of anywhere we looked in Maine, NH, and MA. It also boosted generous pours of amazing selections with reasonable prices. As an unexpected surprise, the lobster roll which was only $19 was one of the best we had the entire trip! It had a delicious Mayo-based flavor explosion and consisted of only claw and knuckle meat that was locally sourced. Better than other famous places that are sure to draw tourists which we ourselves fell victim to on our journey. The locally-baked chocolate chip cookies were also amazing! See photos for name of the baker. read more

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Not a tourist trap of overpriced and over-mayoed lobster rolls. Really nice people, very good food and such nice people. Lovely outdoor seating too read more

Cute place with the absolute BEST lobster roll I've had. Fresh, tender, and plentiful- for only 18 bucks.

Fun little place to have some good food and drinks. Always having different types of flights beer or margaritas. Good specials like tacos. And a regular menu with gluten free options. The service is great. We will be back again read more

Dave’s Maine Cafe - Tequila flights - Beer Gardens Near Me - Kittery, Maine

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My husband and I stopped in for a quick bite & beer while vacationing from Colorado. I had a scrumptious bowl of Clam Chowder that was delicious It was creamy, thick & full of yummy-ness!! My husband had the most amazing lobster roll that was equally tasty & full of flavor. Not to mention the portion size of both our meals. The service was also top notch. Ashley was friendly, attentive & fun! We went on Trivia Night & boy...what a fun filled night it was. Overall, if I could give more than 5 stars it would be well deserved. Great place to pass up! You WILL NOT be disappointed. Ed & Tina from Colorful Colorado read more

The classic burgers are amazing! The service was very good! The amazing sheppards pie. I want to retun next time I am in the area for food and drinks! read more

Popped in for a quick bite to eat on a rainy Sunday. We were able to snag one of the few parking spaces in their private lot. Upon arriving, we were directed to a table immediately. There was a bartender and one waitress handling service. Waters were brought over for each of us without us asking, which was nice. Bottled sodas, lots of different beers and even bottomless mimosas were available. (Only $19 on Sundays only!). My son noticed the games that were available for guests to use so we entertained ourselves while waiting for our food. Our soft pretzels with Gouda cheese sauce came out quickly. We all enjoyed those. After only a round or two of cards, our main dishes arrived. The chicken patty looked basic & previously frozen, but the burger seemed fresh and juicy. The kids meal came with 5 nuggets, a bag of chips, and a prepackaged cup of applesauce. The adult dishes had side choices of chips, potato salad, or coleslaw. Our bellies were full at the end off the meal,but I did think they could afford to throw some fries in the basket instead of chips for the $15 price points ($9 for kids). read more

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I received a Facebook notification of a bourbon tasting every Friday from 5-8 and was excited to try interesting allocated whiskey. We arrived, and the driveway was expectedly packed. When we entered the building, we were surprised at how small of a place it was, and every table was full. Strangely, no one was really drinking or eating any longer (the tables were full of empties), and it appeared to be a Christmas party or something because they were calling Bingo??? I asked if I was in the right place and they confirmed that I was, but that they were full and we should have gotten a reservation (for a bar?). The Bingo Caller said that he would start calling again as soon as they got rid of a few of "these people". Overall, it was a strange vibe. Seemed like there were others who had the same concern because 4 guys entered and left just as quickly. It seems like only running one theme a night might have served them well because the bingo was keeping people in their seats instead of opening them for the next round of patrons. Also, if reservations are a thing, then maybe put that on the event posting for facebook. read more

Great service, food was delicious! Lots of options for kids and adults. Love the cart of games!! That makes for such a fun family meal! Huge drink list! Great little spot for locals and tourists. read more

We went to Maine Beer Cafe and the food is delicious. It is honestly some of the best food I have had outside my own kitchen in a long time. My nephew had the Shepard pie. It was fresh, hot and full of meat and veges with a nice layer of mashed potatoes on top that had been browned to provide a nice crust on top. Eric had gumbo which had just the right amount of kick to it. I had a lobster roll on a toasted bun. The lobster was nicely hand picked and a generous amount. The prices are reasonable and the food definitely has what most outside dining lacks..... love. I can't wait to go back. read more

Great food great selection of Beers and micros. Stop by!!! We had the clam chowda and pretzels. Both were great! read more

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Amazing spot! My fiancé and I found this gem on a trip from Maine to NYC, and we got lucky enough to be there for Bingo night! Great drinks & great food! We're definitely going to make this a stop on future trips! read more

First visit... will most definitely return when they are not having an event! Place it small and tight for the event they were hosting. There was outside seating which we attempted to sit at but the yellow jackets were to fierce. We had to go back inside. Their cider selection is amazing!!! Gluten free food options too! read more

Dave’s Maine Cafe - Cider Donut - Beer Gardens Near Me - Kittery, Maine

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The food is outstanding. My husband had the Pesto caprese sandwich and he said it was the best he's ever had. I had the lobster roll and it was loaded with delicious fresh lobster. We were traveling from Bar Harbor to New Jersey and stopped for lunch. On a side note my husband accidentally left an envelope with money in it. We had already made it to the bottom of Massachusetts before realizing it was lost. We called the cafe and spoke with the staff and she found the envelope where we were sitting. She contacted the owner, Dave, and he made arrangements to get the money to us right away. This was our vacation money and we were impressed by the honesty and integrity of Dave and his staff. This shows the kind of people who are running this cafe and we would highly recommend going there. read more

Great experience memorial weekend to grab lunch. They had an amazing lobster roll special $16 and it was one of the best I've had. Plenty of lobster and super fresh. The clam chowder was also super good. The outdoor sitting was convenient with kids and the staff was lovely. read more

Stopped by for happy hour! Their bartender was super busy but still made sure everyone got their beers and food. We were surprised by how good the gouda flatbread and pretzel sticks were. Excellent prices and extensive craft beer selection! Will definitely be back again. read more

Dave’s Maine Cafe - Gouda flatbread and pretzel sticks - Beer Gardens Near Me - Kittery, Maine

If you like frozen, never fresh patties on an overpriced burger, then this is the place for you. On the plus side, the disjointed decor and lack of light make you feel like you're eating in a basement. Definitely better off spending your money elsewhere, unless you like drinking to early 2000s wannabe emo rock music. They got free stickers though! read more

Dave’s Maine Cafe - Beer Gardens Near Me - Kittery, Maine

Great little place past the outlet madness. Friendly staff. Cold beer (drinks). Excellent food! Will definitely be back. Of note, the impossible burger was the "best one yet" according to my daughter. Wife had the chicken salad wrap and loved it. I had the black and blue, perfectly cooked, and super tasty! Oh, and they have an excellent selection of beer, ciders, and seltzers. read more

Fun spot with a comfy feel. The service was great, many beers to choose from, and the food looks great. We just had beers.

Decent place. A wide selection of beers on tap and cans/bottles. Food was good for sandwich fare. Hot chicken sandwich was pretty basic. My wife got the BLT wrap which she liked. The folks next to us got burgers that they seemed to enjoy. Three star isn't a ding. The food is good, beers cold, and staff nice. read more

Dave’s Maine Cafe - Bar area - Beer Gardens Near Me - Kittery, Maine

We went for Seinfeld trivia night. So much fun. Really packed sold out event. Sooo much fun!!!! We had apps and hot dogs and loved the beer selection. We will definitely go again. This is a small place and a bit of a tight squeeze. The staff is great so tip them well! Interested in going back for sure. read more

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Great Food and wonderful beer selection! If you're in the Kittery area and need a quick meal- definitely worth the stop.

Went for a trivia night. Out of the beer I wanted, but the bartender was awesome and had suggestions to similar brands. Service was great, but our food was just not good. Pretzel cheese was cold and Buffalo chicken dip was watery. The person/company they outsource for trivia was not fun, and knew nothing about the topic. Would give them another try because I had been here before this visit and liked it a lot! Maybe just an off night. read more

Excellent food in here; the burger was downright delicious (and clever). The beer selection is fantastic, too. It's small and a little tight when busy, but overall worth visiting. read more

Let's just say with the 4+ star rating I went in expecting way more than I got. They were out of items, no big deal. For a beer cafe most beers are cans/bottles which was sad. The wait time was atrocious, not the waitresses fault but the kitchen's. No idea how there were so backed up when there ere only like 6 tables. It was a 50 minute wait for our food. The menu is a blatant lie. The burgers are far from smashed, more like frozen premade patties. I ordered the classic and something on there was seasoned funny so the taste was off putting. The kettle chips are not homemade so don't go thinking that. They are just a bag of chips, menu should state it's a bag of chips. The potato salad definitely was not made in house. Very disappointing meal. read more

Great fresh food, friendly engaging service and a true locals vibe make this one of my favorite places

During our couple of weeks in Kittery last summer, we paid a couple of visits to the Maine Beer Cafe, as it seemed like the closest place that had a wide-ranging selection of beers to choose from, as well as some standard-fare food to eat as well. There were a few chairs outside to eat; inside, there's a decent amount of counter space where I could imagine folks could stand around and imbibe during normal times, but it was cleared out then (and probably still is now). While the can selection is very broad and has a nice focus on local brewing, as well as some beers from further away, a clear missed opportunity would seem to be having growlers of any size that could be used for the beers on tap. That said, the folks are amiable and easygoing, and it was always easy to get drinks quickly. The food took a little longer, and while it's filling, I found the burger to be very average and lacking in flavor. I was also a bit frustrated because the side of soup that I ordered was completely forgotten as well - at least it was easy enough to get it refunded. The wrap that my wife had was also nothing to write home about. Overall, I do dig the beer selection, and its centrality along Highway One makes it easy to get to. But as a food spot, don't be counting on much of anything spectacular. read more

I love their selection of beers (and cider flights were amazing)! Guilty for driving an hour up here for their delicious pizza - too good. Definitely recommend for a low key place with good food! read more

Dave’s Maine Cafe - Fresh Mozzarella Pizza - Beer Gardens Near Me - Kittery, Maine