Where to start? Food was very good, seafood chowder was packed with lobster, shrimp, scallops (in other words/seafood). I had lobster cakes and hubby had scallop roll. Both were flavorful , we'd both go again. Dinner menu looked better than lunch but both sounded great, with lots of choices. Food aside, the location and ambiance were perfect. We sat outside enjoying a great view. They have Adirondack chairs facing the harbor. Get yourself a bar drink and relax with the view. Service was OUTSTANDING! The hostess was pleasant and welcoming. Our server, Shelby, could not have been better. She made us feel like we were friends, kept us informed on the status of our order, answered questions about the menu and was just all around pleasant. Overall rating 5.0. read more

Not a well managed facility - if you have other options, please seek them. Host and bar staff were overwhelmed with the dinner crowd and took it out on the patrons. We ordered a cup of chowder, a wedge salad, and the grilled haddock. After 68 minutes of waiting, and watching all of the patrons around us who ordered their food after us receive their meals, we were meet with blatant hostility when we asked about our order. Manager was great - though undertrained - but the blatant hostility of the Host and bar staff was unacceptable. Go elsewhere - it will make for a better evening. read more

Went to the patio area yesterday at Hobbs Harborside around 4:30. Beautiful day. Open tables. Great! Wrong! Waited 15 minutes and left after not being acknowledged in any way while two really lackadaisical waitresses walked by us at least four times. Laziest service I have seen in a long time. Must be really poor management. read more

Food and service great as always. Love the outside patio and drinks for the wait! A bonus that its on the water and has a great harbor view

I feel like this is a great place if you have a large crowd who will drink a lot and not pay too much attention to their food. I think you can honestly get a good drink and possibly a good meal here. However, I thought my scallops were over cooked and lacked seasoning. I found the risotto to be dry and equally unmatched with flavor and depth. What I longed for was just finished scallops that were lite and translucent and what I got was tough and dry and the risotto which had such promise of depth mushrooms richness fell complete flat with dry aching of a splash of wine or cream or dose of salt. My husband had appetizers for dinner. Calamari and onion rings. The calamari was cooked and well proportioned. The onions were breaded well and held up really well to the touch and gave a pleasurable crunch as he enjoyed them. They were even tasty the next day, cold eaten as a pre-breakfast snack. Drinks were uncompromising but we ordered straight alcohol on the rocks so not much could go wrong except a rocks glass was replaced with a brandy glass, it's the little things folks. I wouldn't put champagne in a cereal bowl but then again you're not ordering champagne here folks. You're ordering fish and chips and a hot dog for the baby and the table next to you is making sure they have a side car of ice for their white wine. read more

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The food & service was awesome. The seafood was very fresh & the drinks were actually had alcohol in them

Very friendly service, good view with good food. Seems a little pricy but pleasant experience baked haddock was very tasty and lobster salad was very good no mayo or butter just fresh salad topped topped with fresh lobster, steamers were very clean no sandblueberry crisp was great way to end dinner read more

Everything mediocre accept the view. Dated and the food was possibly the worst meal we've had in years.

We come to Hobbs every year. Been good previously. This time however: Wife & I both had pan seared scallops. She had a cup of haddock chowder before dinner - good - no issues, except it was more watery than creamy. Me- clam chowder (cup)- plenty of clams-dish lacked anything resembling creamy, way too watery, and it lacked proper seasoning. Now- main event - both entrees scallops too chewy- way too chewy. Properly underdone is much better than improperly waaay too underdone. And, number of scallops reduced from 5 to 4. And the much touted balsamic glaze had a stealth device, because it was not evident. When advised, waitress brought the glaze to the table, but alas, it was too little & too late. Saving grace is the service- Jean or Jeannie - good job- hung in there like a real trooper. C'mon guys-you can make that difference up in scallop numbers in the tremendous liquor business one can easily observe. So, we're movin' on with the theme to Rawhide in our headphones. read more

Grilled scallops were very ridiculously minute and overcooked with ridiculous amount of breading on a tiny dish fir $30. I was shocked as ut looked like a kids meal. I do not recommend this restaurant at all from super sweet drinks wuth 2% alcohol and mostly syrup to rip off seafood dishes that are ridiculously expensive compared to kennebunk restaurants by the water.on top if that my $175 bill wS charged totalling $300 on my card. I truly regret going to this restaurant. This restaurant is zero stars read more

Amazing dinner, great food wonderful service and nice views of harbor. Had the Haddock and it was delicious. Will definitely return .

beautiful location awesome patio live music gotta get the shrimp. holy cow this place was busy.

Excellent service, food and view. You can't go wrong with the fresh seafoods and friendly staff.

Stopped in for a beer and a sandwich with some friends from work for lunch. The views were amazing, the food was wonderful and the wait staff the best. We wil be going back several times this summer. read more

Friendly service and great location make Hobbs Harborside a great option when visiting Wells.

I had called to see if we could make reservations because there were 12 of us, but they said they would work it out when we got there. Well, when we arrived, there was a table for 12 ALREADY set up!! The view was great & the food wonderful! Would def recommend & hopefully return one day!! read more

Hobbs Harborside - Food - Seafood Near Me - Wells, Maine

What a fun place for dinner and drinks with friends. I have only visited Hobbs during Covid, so have been sitting outside under the tent. Still, a great evening and both occasions, I believe I closed the place. The staff is friend, and work their butts off to cover inside and outside. Not an easy task. The menu had the appearance of your typical New England seafood restaurant, with those friend and Newburgh favorites. However, when the food arrived, it was not typical at all. So delicious and better than I was expecting. I did not waste any time to dig in and did not stop for air, much. The evening was perfect with spacious seating and social distancing around. Plus the salt air blowing through the tent, just made it so relaxing and made for a great dinner with friends. Thank you to the staff (Ryan) for being so great making my crazy day a little bit better. read more

Hobbs Harborside - Might need to move my seat. - Seafood Near Me - Wells, Maine

Service - Amazing Food - Spectacular Ambiance - There was a rainbow over the harbor! Although I love the Steakhouse when ever I visit Wells, Hobbs may have moved to the top. The scallops wrapped in bacon are the best I have had anywhere. My goal is to try to create them at home. Wish we luck. I enjoyed the fried clams and although the clams were on the small size they packed a large amount of flavor. My co-diner ordered the lobster and steamer dinner and was smiling the whole time. No room for dessert. read more

Hobbs Harborside - Seafood Near Me - Wells, Maine

Off the beaten path but very good food and service. I recommend this spot. Fish and lobster of course and lots of other things. Near the harbor with some views. It's a busy place so you may want to go on the earlier side or risk a wait to get in. read more

They really provide the Triple Crown, fantastic food, friendly service, and fantastic views of the water. The menu is purposely old-school, because it just works. read more

We went to Hobbs on a recommendation from a local and we are so glad we did! Absolutely fabulous and delicious food, great friendly service, and beautiful harbor views. I had the baked stuffed lobster and it was literally the best meal I have ever had in my life. If you love lobster, don't get anything else. Just a wonderful atmosphere! We loved it so much we went back the next day! We did get chocolate lava cake the n second time and it was just average. But any seafood on the menu, you cannot go wrong. read more

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First , our server Lily was soo sweet. Our food was absolutely delicious! We had baked scallops and baked haddock. My drink was delicious! And it was a fair price. I would definitely recommend Hobbs Harborside. The only down side is there was no outside dining. read more

Awesome waiter, good food but my order was wrong, they tried to make it right but brought it out not fully cooked. Gave it their all but could have been just a little better. Still good no matter!! read more

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Hobbs Harborside is located in a perfect location near many trails and beaches, and consitently serves top-quality seafood. We always top by here while driving from one trail to another, and it provides great view, service, and food. Maybe because we were visiting the place during their off-season, there was no wait even for a group of 5. We were seated right next to the window with a great view. What we ordered: Single lobster $25.99 Clam chowder (cup) $6.99 You can never get this big/tasty of a lobster in town at this price. We were all super happy about that. I've always thought clam chowder for its thickness and the soup-y one they had was pleasantly surprising and tasted amazing. The server was very well trained. Super friendly and brought everything (including napkins) at the perfect timing. Would gladly return to this place whenever we have the chance to! read more

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Great place for a delicious seafood meal! The stuffed lobster was excellent. Does feel like a little bit of an older scene but the food is great! read more

Went here for Memorial Day weekend 2022 with the family last minute and they were able to accommodate us in a large table. The food was great and even had Gluten free options for me! My adult children do not like seafood, odd I know.. so they go with Chicken tenders and hamburgers .. so for them it was not so great. I guess you get what you ask for in this case - which should be seafood. ;-) Service was great and for most of us the dinner plates were great. Cost wise is a bit more then the other ones in town but again it was nice. read more

They have great lunch offerings. I got the crabmeat sandwich and it was to die for! It was packed with meat and had a large helping of fries. We also got calamari and stuffed mushrooms for app.. they both were amazing... the stuffed mushrooms were out of this world! I could eat them all day long, I wish there were more on the plate! Service was good and the view was beautiful read more

Not quite done with the meal. Strong drinks, great appetizers. Eager to see what they do with the rest... nice. Real nice. The lobster roll my son got was great. The baked stuffed lobster was great. My scallops a little over seasoned for me but I'm a minimalist. Wonderful and attentive staff. Great experience. Been years since we have been up here. Worth the wait. read more

went to hobbs harborside twice last year and the lobster pie was horrible. they left it in the oven too long both times and completely dried out both times. My wife's meal the potatoes were so overcooked it was inedible. I complainedd to the waiter and someone from the front desk came over and didnt apologize or comp the meal. never going back . Billy Hobbs was not there and I just found out the place was sold during this time to a new owner. They better perform quality control in their kitchen if they want to survive read more

Never disappointed here. Very clean . Owner is on site , which I like. The food is consistent. Service was a bit slow. I think it's lack of help right now. No fault of the establishment. Rumor has it , it has been hard to find good help during Covid . Hopefully things will get better for the restaurants. But do not let that stop you. The food is great, and the place is very clean. read more

Hobbs Harborside - Seafood Near Me - Wells, Maine

Food was great from the fried mozzarella slices to the seafood quality and quantity would definitely recommend read more

Hobbs Harborside - Fisherman's platter - Seafood Near Me - Wells, Maine

Fun place to visit with stellar views. If you come to Maine visiting Hobbs is the Maine restaurant you want to visit. Overlooking the harbor in Wells you can sit outside and have a cocktail or sit inside at the bar. It's always busy and the staff are friendly. From fried food to a few healthier alternatives our favorites are the shrimp cocktail and seafood chowdah. We are local so are lucky to go when we feel like it. Lunches are not as busy so a nice time to go. While it closes for the winter mark your calendars for the spring reopening. When Hobbs opens spring is here! read more

The food was excellent (my first lobster!) and the atmosphere was light and airy, clean feeling. The wait staff was attentive and friendly. I would recommend eating here for sure! read more

Our 2nd time here are we loved it even more than the first time. The staff took ever precaution to provide a safe dining experience amidst COVID-19. The meal was excellent. Sorry it was so good I forgot to take a picture. Lazy Lobster is the way to go, price was reasonable and the amount of food was great for the price. Definitely will be back when we're in Maine again. read more

Hobbs Harborside - Best Lazy Lobster in Wells, ME. - Seafood Near Me - Wells, Maine

What a nice seafood restaurant right near the water. We went early to avoid the big crowded we heard about that come later. I was intrigued by the lobster mac n cheese, which had a nice cheesy crust on top and a bunch of big chunks of lobster meat. The inner cheese was nice and creamy. There is a broiled dish called the seafood platter and a fried dish called the seafood sampler (or other way around?) and that was a little confusing since it's so similar and one member of my party wanted one and one wanted the other. Both were very content with their dishes, but I would recommend the broiled because it's such a large portion and comes with veggies at least you can be slightly healthier. There are a bunch of big windows to give you a good view outside. There is also plenty of parking. It's a little off the beaten path but worth the visit. read more

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I hate writing bad reviews but can't believe the awful experience we had at Hobbs last night. We've been coming to Hobbs since it opened, and before that when it was Lord's, going back at least 30 years now. Unfortunately, we'll never go again after last night. We had a party of nine for our annual family reunion and were told the wait would be an hour, to an hour and a half. We were told there was only one table for nine in the restaurant (how is that even possible?) and a party had just been seated at it. Ok, so we decided to wait on the patio and enjoy a few drinks. After almost two hours, the hostess called us and said "the other party of nine just isn't moving and we have no idea how much longer they'll be. You can keep waiting for however long or we can split you into two tables that are *kind of* next together but have different servers. That's the best we can do." We reluctantly chose the two tables since it was almost 8pm and the kitchen closes at 8:30pm. After being seated, we noticed we were next to the other party of nine. Turns out it was a table for 8 with an extra chair added. And after we were seated for five minutes, and rushed to order drinks and food at the same time because the kitchen was closing soon, the other party got up and left. No one bothered to ask if we wanted to relocate to that table to sit together, and it just sat empty the rest of the night. The manager, Tracy, was awful and shouldn't be working in any type of service capacity if what we experienced is the norm. When we were seated and mentioned we weren't happy with the experience so far, Tracy actually said "I'm not sure what your problem is, we did what you asked for so I'm not sure what you want me to do." Well Tracy, you actually didn't do what we asked; we asked for a table together for all nine of us! We only took the second option after two hours of waiting and because you couldn't tell when the larger table would be open (which subsequently opened up a few minutes after we were seated). Had we known we could have waited five more minutes ti all sit together, we'd have waited. That was the problem, Tracy. Somehow though, Tracy couldn't grasp any of this and just threw up her hands and yelled "what can I do to make you happy?" How about comp us desserts or something? She said nope, the best she could do is comp us one dessert per table. Are you serious? Tracy, you're the manager. You could do better, but you were annoyed and clearly incompetent. At that point, we were so disgusted and just wanted her to go away. That was the one thing she seemed to get right, since she checked in with every other table in our section when they got their meals, and avoided ours. For one of our tables, the food came out ten minutes before the other, so we didn't even get to eat our meals together. At that point we just wanted to eat and leave as fast as possible. One of the shore dinners had a red hair perched on top of the lobster. At this point we just shrugged it off and didn't complain... it was just another insult on top of everything else. As we were leaving we walked by Tracy at the hostess table. We mentioned that there was a hair in one of the meals but we didn't bother to complain and it was overall a disappointing night. Her response? "Thanks for not complaining." Classy response, Tracy! This had to be a joke: no one in a service capacity as MANAGER would ever respond that way. She's either quite new to the role and needs serious training, or maybe a member of the owners family and not held accountable for her terrible service and attitude. Anyway, my advice is to avoid this establishment if you're looking for a nice, quiet, relaxing experience and or if you want to feel like a valued customer. You won't get that at Hobbs. And it wasn't worth the $600+ bill, that's for sure. read more

Delicious food, great service, super view. Open seasonally and I miss it a lot in the winter. read more

The best place in entire area. Fantastic food and service. Great location and prices. Highly recommend.

We had a nice dinner here with friends. They are doing a great job during covid to keep everything safe and clean. We sat outside under a tent on a picnic table. The table and menus felt clean and they had a high chair available for our baby. The service we got from Ryan was great. Very friendly and helpful with anything we needed or any questions. He was serving many tables at once and really did a great job. The lobster spinach artichoke dip was insanely good. read more

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Great bartenders and staff. Beautiful view big menu. Food is very good. You will definitely want to go back to this place.