This is an oasis of culinary excellence in a desert of fried carnival foods. The salad greens and…read moreveggies were garden fresh, steak perfectly cooked, The lobster roll was second only to High Rollers in Portland, still one of the best so far. The service was quick and waitstaff very pleasant. The only downside is the noise from the street and the occasional train that screams past the open back door. If you're tired of carnival food and want an excellent meal in OOB I highly recommend this place.

Okayyyyy Big Daddy's!…read more I ordered the Peach Bacon Glaze Burger with lots of cheese and caramelized onions, cooked medium, and BABYYYY... ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! First of all, this burger was HUGE! I could only eat half and once I was FULL. The combination of the sweet peach bacon glaze, melty cheese, caramelized onions and that perfectly cooked burger was EVERYTHING. This was definitely the star of the meal. I also ordered the Jalapeño Hush Puppies. Now, those? Not really my thing. I didn't care too much for them, but thankfully the burger more than made up for it. I sat at the bar because it was pretty busy, and even with the crowd, customer service was AMAZING. Everybody was friendly and attentive. The ambience is cool. Definitely gives bar/pub vibes, and while the inside is on the smaller side, it still works for a casual date night, drinks and a good meal. Bathrooms were clean too, which is always a plus! And one thing I can say about Big Daddy's is that the food is consistently good. This isn't my first time having a great meal here, and it won't be my last. Would I go back? ABSOLUTELY! Would I order that burger again? BABY, I wouldn't even need to look at the menu! Overall: Great food, great service, cool atmosphere and consistent quality. Definitely worth a stop when you're in Old Orchard Beach!

Super cute little spot to enjoy some drinks and hang out after a long day walking around. We only…read morestopped in for a drink before leaving I had a Corona and a couple of friends had the banana mudslide and enjoyed it. I would definitely recommend.

Great location on Old Orchard Beach. Prices are a bit high but what can you do! Staff was…read moreattentive and friendly. We shared a smash burger and it was delicious! I had a mango margarita (bartender made it - NOT a mix) and it was good... just very expensive ($13 I think). Good place to sit and relax.

There's something telling about a place the moment you walk in, and here, it isn't subtle. You're…read moremet with the lingering scent of beer soaked into the floor from nights that were clearly busier than anyone could properly manage. Now, most people would interpret that as neglect. But that's not quite right. It's evidence. Evidence that this is a place that has been tested, repeatedly, and continues to operate under pressure. And strangely enough, that inspires a certain confidence. You know, almost immediately, the drinks are going to be done properly. I ordered something simple. chicken fingers with buffalo sauce and bleu cheese. Nothing remarkable, and that's precisely the point. They weren't trying to reinvent anything. They were just... competent. And competence, especially in an environment that borders on chaos, is not trivial. It's reliability. It's order, holding its ground. The service reflected that same tension. Reese, the bartender, was clearly under strain. busy to the point where most people would start to fracture, but she didn't. She held the line. And if you've spent enough time in this industry, you know that's not easy to do. There's something almost admirable about watching someone maintain composure when everything around them is loud, demanding, and slightly out of control. And that's really the essence of the place. It's loud... almost aggressively so. Packed. Borderline unruly. At one point, there was a couple engaged in what was clearly a volatile argument... infidelity, perhaps? but the noise swallowed the details. It didn't matter. The specifics were irrelevant. What you were witnessing was raw human behavior, unfiltered, playing out in real time. And oddly enough, it fit perfectly. This is not a place for quiet reflection or carefully structured conversation. It's a place where order and chaos collide and neither one fully wins. But if you're the kind of person who can tolerate that, or even enjoy it... there's something undeniably compelling about it. If you want quiet, look elsewhere. But if you're willing to step into something louder, messier, and far more alive, then this place offers exactly that. It's not refined. It's not restrained. It's something closer to a modern day bacchanal. And for better or worse, that's the point.

We stopped into the legendary Brunswick for something quick to eat before we headed onto the beach…read more The service was slow and left something to be desired, it got better. The Caprese appetizer was insanely good. The haddock fingers were excellent. The ambiance is what pushes it over the top. Although the band was not that great, the beachfront atmosphere and set up was perfect and everyone got up there and danced.

A great local dive bar. If you're in Old Orchard Beach stop by. Inexpensive and great staff. Go say…read morehi to Emily and Chad.

Great summer fun with all of OOBs guests. Warm and…read morecomfortable in the off season with all the locals. GREAT BARTENDERS Open until 1::00 AM every day.

Love! Love! Love! Who says you can only get good pizza in…read moreNew York? You've got to try Lone Pine's pizza (of any kind)! The CRUST is absolutely amazing and they top it generously. Pair it with a great Lone Pine brew and your taste buds are dancing! Plenty of other gool things to eat, as well. Really cool beer garden to eat outside. Inside seating also.

Anytime I go on vacation, I try to find a local brewery to pick up beer for the week from. We were…read morestaying a few minutes away so this was perfect. Picked up a 4 pack of Wood Pulp which was very good and would get again. Also grabbed a 19oz single of the Juice Punch which was fine but at $9 way too expensive for a canned beer I'm taking home. Would definitely try them again.

Such a fun spot in OOB. You can literally sit on the beach and drink. They have live music most…read moredays and it's so fun. They are open till 6 or 7 most days. They do have a snack shack but that also closes early around 6. Overall a fun place to go in the summer!

Typical bar food.. had chicken nuggets there were just okay.. have had better…read more The music was fantastic and that is why we came anyway to see Kris Hype Bar was okay.. to pricey for me even if it's on the beach 16 for a drink and I wait staff

Excellent food and service. Salt & Vinegar rubbed fries were a hit. Our server, Haley was…read morefantastic; very attentive and friendly.

7/26/25 My family and I have enjoyed Big Bites since they…read moreopened , upstairs dining. Today was an unfavorable experience. We arrived @ 6pm no guests seated in the bar area, we decided to sit on the patio, 3 other tables with guests, they left one by one, and then we left. Without ever seeing a waitress. Apparently the bar area with all the patron's took precedent. We waited down stairs for my husband to bring back ribeye subs. During this time 8 guests went up 20 min later they came back down, stating they were not served. I advised the hard working staff at the downstairs take out, they expressed their concern, and apologized. I hope the waitress and bartenders enjoyed their time with the "Birthday Girl" and her guests. I'm sure the tip left was minimal vs what our table would of left. 1 star review = no review.

GFB Scottish Pub is a cool bar. They call themselves a Scottish pub, but you won't find many…read moredifferences from your typical American bar. I don't mean this in a negative way, just a reality. They have some food items that might lean towards Scottish fare, but there are still your traditional American food offerings. All in all a cool place. If you are in the area, check it out.

This place is old and run down, we haven't ordered food here, but we did get drinks. They were…read morepretty strong drinks! We went in for karaoke night, and well, what can I say, it was a bunch of drunk people singing... you can use your imagination! Overall it was still a fun time.

Came in 30 minutes to close, restaurants close early here on Mondays and in off season. Make sure…read moreyou check the hours for the restaurants close by. We were originally going to go to another restaurant, Bell Buoy or something or other and they were closed. Their loss! Came to Joseph's By the Sea and the staff were welcoming and hospitable. Sat upstairs outside and had the best dinner ever. Very happy with the bread basket for $4. Tasty and nice to nibble on with a delicious plain butter as well as an olive butter. Then ordered the large portion Caesar salad. Lovely, my boyfriend and I shared it. Ordered the lobster for market price. They were out of the 1 1/4 pound one, but had the 1 3/4 pound one which was a little more expensive, but worth it. It was fresh and quite far for the price at a restaurant. Boyfriend had the "Best of Both Worlds" (not pictured) he eats too fast! 4 ounce filet mignon and 4 ounces of lobster meat. Served with same sides that I had with the lobster dish. Also a chimichurri sauce. It really doesn't need it. Ask for it on the side if you're iffy about it. A great dessert menu, but we were full. I actually asked for more bread and the olive butter to go! Very clean restaurant. Another nice touch is the hand washing station near the bathroom. Thank you, JBTS. Our regards from Washington, DC.

Listen... Joseph's by the Sea was AMAZING! From the Lobster…read moreTacos with crispy wontons, to the Maison pasta loaded with shrimp, scallops, salmon, mussels, sun dried tomatoes, spinach and that garlic herb cream... WHEW! I ordered extra cream sauce. There was a decent amount of seafood too. Chef Dakota makes me want to hop in the car and take that two hour drive JUST for that pasta. It was THAT good! And listen, even the Caesar Salad was top tier. They did not come to play. My Hubby had the Fish & Chips and absolutely loved his meal too. The food was excellent, but the experience was just as good. Service was amazing, the bathrooms were clean, and the inside was CHIC, intimate and romantic. It was the perfect atmosphere for our restaurant date night. Joseph's has that elevated coastal feel without feeling stuffy, and you can tell they take the whole dining experience seriously. They've been serving Old Orchard Beach for decades and have a strong focus on fresh, locally sourced seafood. DO NOT have the disappointment of showing up without a table. MAKE A RESERVATION! Would I drive two hours again for that pasta? ABSOLUTELY.

Used to love coming to this place waaay back in the day. Food was never great, but drinks were…read moredecent, the location was wonderful and we could park right there and pass the afternoon listening to live music and looking out at the sea. Now food is still just Ok, and view still just as lovely, but parking is prohibited, big muscly bartender was super rude, and our beers were warm. The only reason I'm giving even 2 stars is our server Jill was super sweet. Was hoping for a trip down memory lane but that lane is forever closed.

Staff were great, Pizza was excellent, drinks were pricy but location is right in the beach, mixed…read moredrink bucket was weak