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Inn on the Blues

3.0 (160 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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Moderate noise
Live music
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Touristy

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Kids Pasts with marinara sauce
Niki V.

Delicious food. Service was friendly. The location was perfect! The portions were huge! It was family friendly too.

Fisherman Platter
Pam S.

First of all (tapping mic) let me tell you about Evan... this young Man impressed me so much with his easy-going demeanor at the table, attentiveness and knowledge of the entrees as well. We were here on Monday 7.8.24 on a hot summer day but the air in Inn on the Blues was KICKING so much so I had to run and get sweatshirts (from the multitude of gift shops) for the little ones. Fisherman Basket with fried scallops, cod, shrimp and clams (YES with the bellies pfft I'm a New Englander after all) lightly breaded and so fresh. You'll need to ask for cocktail sauce if you would like to dip your shrimp in some. Little Bit had the philly cheese steak, I think it was good and my Son-in-law had the Atomic burger which he cleaned the plate so that is always a good sign, those onion rings were the bomb-diggity too! The grandkids devoured there food as well Kai especially liked the Pasta with plain butter and Khaleesi kept talking about the brioche bun for her burger A+A+A+. Those Crab Cakes with the Aioli is an ABSOLUTE must! Crust was crunchy and the meat inside was delicate and sweet just the right seasoning. LOVED this dish the most. View is awesome the music was upbeat and there was plenty of room for groups of 8-10 people. Full bar and we ordered shots to begin... because WHY NOT? it was our last full day of vacation! Located right on the main street and parking is across the street (if you are lucky to find it during the summer rush) I believe there is also parking around back towards the Zoo. Cheap it was not however, I wouldn't hesitate to visit again just for those crab cakes. Respectfully Reviewed.

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Rodney M.

It was a long hot day at home and we decided to hit York Beach for a comfortable evening. Only to arrive and to fog and rain. Walking around we decided to try some place new and hit Inn On the Blues. The staff was super friendly and we got a nice high top near the bar area. The place was as very spacious (we thought) and comfortable with table tops outdoor seating and booth seating options. The menu was diverse and provided us with options. If you were on a date or a group you all should be able to find something to eat. They have a stage for various performances but we did not stay that late to hear. Again the high top was a nice seating option until this group of 6 came to the bar to order drinks while waiting for upstairs seating. Two of women decided to use our high top as a leaning post while we ate. Completely oblivious that her hair was hanging over our table. We finished and left. Staff again was fantastic and the meal was great. A staff member did come by, maybe the manager and apologized for the lady. He did not know her but someone from the group. It was fine but would have stayed a bit longer to listen to the music. All good.

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Angela M.

Our experience started off with my husband, politely asking for a table upstairs. The hostess snapped there's no tables available. To which my husband responded I saw plenty from theStreet. She then proceeds to tell us that they are all four top and because we are only two people we have to have another person to sit there. We say fine and she gives us a table outside downstairs .We look at the menus we decide what we're going to drink and eat and proceed to watch every waiter and waitress walk by us as the hostess is avoiding eye contact. We look around and the restaurant is half empty. We waited a good 15 minutes with everybody ignoring us, we decided to get up and leave. To which we look upstairs and there are still plenty of four Tops available an a nice two top right in the corner. I understand. It's the end of the season and everybody is tired but if you don't wanna work, just stay home. As a business owner, I find this unacceptable and you lost out on our business and we are exceptionally good tippers. Word of mouth means alot qnd we will not recommend your restaurant to anyone.

Nami C.

Decent food, nice environment and the servers were quite sweet to us. Quite pricey for fried foods and a little pricey for the other food considering the quantity but all in all still a nice place to eat.

Live music on Sunday afternoon
Alison M.

Out for a Sunday drive my husband and I decided to stop for lunch in York. The beach area was busy as would be expected for mid-August. We were able to be seat immediately and on the second floor with a beach view! We ordered drinks and food. I had a double Bloody Mary which was very good. I had the bacon Blue burger and husband had the mushroom Swiss burger. Both were very good. Service was OK nothing to write home about. Would return.

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Great food, fun atmosphere, and very strong drinks! Staying at the inn for my honeymoon.

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2 months ago

This place has a nice view of the ocean. Service is good. Solid fried dishes and soups.

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Haddock Tacos very good with a lot of fish in them. Burger with onion rings very tasty. Service was nice

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Food, drinks, and atmosphere never disappoint summer after summer. Highly recommend any of the fried seafoods!

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Great views, nice service, good vibes, and nice menu. Really like the mussels. Wife like their summer berry salad. Kids were happy. Success

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It's a really great beachside restaurant. The service was great and the food was delicious!

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The people that work here are what make it great. The drinks are good, the vibe is relaxed.

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could not get in on the 5th of July when there were plenty of tables! Well needed to add more so not impressed!

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The Front Porch Piano Bar & Restaurant

The Front Porch Piano Bar & Restaurant

3.9(547 reviews)
5.1 mi
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Stopped by on a Sunday night and had a great time. It was surprisingly lively for a Sunday and…read morehonestly felt like a Friday or Saturday, but without being overly crowded. We grabbed a couple seats near the piano player after ordering drinks at the bar. I had the Lavender Lemon Drop and it was ice cold and delicious. We also tried the Death Drop Martini, which was just as good. It was made with Casamigos Mezcal, passionfruit liqueur purée, fresh lime, and a tajin rim. The female pianist was incredibly talented, the crowd was friendly, and the atmosphere made it easy to hang out for a while. Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to.

Had ressies given the popularity - food was alright but nothing to write home about. Lobster roll…read morewas a generous portion and bun was griddled well. Calamari was crispy, but not very seasoned. Decent sweet potato fries. Server was attentive but zero personality. Dining space was nice, much quieter vibe than upstairs. Second floor is where the piano bar is, first come first served, and the line moved quickly. It was lively, a bit of a cluster. Piano player did a good job catering to Millennials to Boomers, even mashing up a bit between the Killers, Kings of Leon, and Blink 182, which was cool. But the bartender was a miss, very hasty - drinks were poorly mixed and he broke 2 glasses while we were seated at the bar, yikes!

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The Front Porch Piano Bar & Restaurant - Mood lighting, bouncing off the rotating disco ball.

Mood lighting, bouncing off the rotating disco ball.

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Jonathan's Ogunquit - Bread Basket

Jonathan's Ogunquit

3.7(360 reviews)
4.6 mi
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We had an amazing experience! The food was delicious and the presentation was so beautiful! We had…read morevery attentive servers- Maritza & Edith took great care of us and made the evening special. Highly recommend Jonathan's for a memorable experience!

Always have been curious about this spot and glad we finally tried it. We usually eat in town or…read moreback in Portsmouth when seeing a show at the Playhouse, but this time we gave Johnathons a go. First, this is a big restaurant, busy with several large rooms. They handle large crowds as we even saw buses in the parking lot. The host was gracious, we were quickly seated at a nice window table and had a pleasant waiter. Entrees are on the pricier side, but comparable to other spots in town. Everybody enjoyed their food. I particularly liked the very crispy fried calamari appetizer and the short ribs were tender and delicious and a very generous portion. The scallop appetizer was also very good, as was the pork chop entree. We told our waiter we were seeing a show and he kept things moving along for us. We were not rushed, but did not need to worry about not having enough time. The only disappointment, and we realized after we left, was that the 10% discount for dinner, advertised on our ticket was not applied. I know our waiter knew as he told us to enjoy the show as we were leaving. As sponsors of the theater, it seems wrong that you have to remember to show your ticket to receive the discount, especially when our waiter knew. Other than that, I would recommend the restaurant

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Jonathan's Ogunquit - Garden view from our table

Garden view from our table

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Jonathan's Ogunquit - Function room upstairs, currently set up for a comedy show.

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Function room upstairs, currently set up for a comedy show.

Lobster In The Rough

Lobster In The Rough

3.8(141 reviews)
1.1 mi
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Good friendly service. Lobster and corn cooked perfectly…read more Looks like fun later at night. Went before 5 Would return when in area

This is not a welcoming place…read more It was my first time visiting Maine and I was very excited to eat a lobster roll. After looking through reviews I found this place and decided to give it a try -- a decision that I wish I could take back. I went at night and there was a live band playing so the place was packed and people seemed to be enjoying themselves. I was immediately met with a ton of "why are you here" stares, from the crowd and staff. The young men (both of color) behind the order counter were the only ones who were a little friendly. I ordered a lobster roll, it came out pretty quickly and I made my way to find a table in a small open area with a TV playing a football game I wanted to watch. If I'm being honest the brioche bun tasted better than the lobster itself. As I was sitting down, a bartender threw a cardboard box and it hit me on the head. I guess he was attempting to throw it in the corner behind me but when it hit me and didn't apologize and basically told me that I was in the way. Why he would throw anything in the direction of customers is beyond me. Although I highly doubt he would have done so if I "looked like" the rest of the crowd. As a Black woman I felt extremely uncomfortable and unsafe. I immediately got up and practically ran out of there while I had the chance to. Needless to say I'd never return again and I'm sure they're okay with that.

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Lobster In The Rough - 8-2-26. Lobster roll and onion rings.

8-2-26. Lobster roll and onion rings.

Lobster In The Rough - 8-2-26. Haddock nuggets and french fries.  Haddock tasted fresh, crispy and juicy.

8-2-26. Haddock nuggets and french fries. Haddock tasted fresh, crispy and juicy.

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Josias River Farm

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5.0(5 reviews)
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Perfect location for a wedding and we had the perfect wedding. The owners are SO AWESOME and easy…read moreto work with. Responsive to emails and work with you 100% to ensure an incredible wedding experience. The space can accommodate a nice group inside and outside. Our plan was to have an outdoor cocktail hour and ceremony followed by indoor cake and dancing in the barn. They worked with us and our mutltiple visits to ensure the perfect location for photos and sunset. Unfortunetly, it rained all day and we were in the barn for everything, which was actually perfect. Opening the double doors to overlook the gardens with the rain in the backgroup was beautiful. They offer parking across the street. They have a room for the wedding party connected to their home. A portapotty trailer, which was great. Caters had access it the barn offered a pre space and a bar area. If it is not raining, there is room for a tent, though we wanted a Bridgerton-esque feel with string quartet and all. But the barn was perfect, clean and our guest loved it. Also, as a same sex couple, they were so great. Highly recommended.

Josias River Farm is a magical location for a dream wedding. My daughter had her wedding there in…read moreSeptember and every aspect was exceptional. The grounds are beautiful, with colorful gardens, a barn and a sweeping lawn area surrounded by woods. The lawn has seating areas, a treehouse and easily accommodated our mobile bar, cocktail tables and a tent for dining. The barn has a bar, a balcony with couches, seating along the wall and room for more cocktail tables. We had a 7-piece band and 125 guests and there was plenty of room for dancing. The barn is decorated by the owners with white string lights and flowy white drapes, which made it festive. There is a firepit area, prepared by the owner which our guests used when they wanted a break from the music. It was also a huge plus to have access to the venue for 3 days and to be provided with 2 rooms and a restroom in the house for the bridal party to get ready. Charlie and Laura were wonderful to with. They are super responsive, reliable and personable. I cannot say enough about Josias River Farm and highly recommend it as a wedding venue!

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Josias River Farm
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Inn on the Blues - tradamerican - Updated October 2026

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