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    4.5 (294 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups

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    Mezze Board
    Kate C.

    This place continues to be one of my favorite local spots. They serve a great selection of wine and small plates. On the 2024 summer menu, I highly recommend the short rib and blue cheese toast, the chipotle hummus dip, the wings and the meatballs. The charcuterie board is always a must-do as well. I love the ambiance and the service is always great.

    Stephanie V.

    Old Vines Wine Bar in Kennebunk has a large outdoor patio, two bars (one downstairs and one upstairs) and seating inside on two floors. During my recent visit, I opted to sit upstairs at the bar since the downstairs bar was a bit crowed. The wine menu says to ask about wine flights. So, I did. The bartender had to look up the prices, so I'm assuming they don't do a lot of wine flights. There isn't a set flight list. For $25 you get 3 wines of 3 oz each. There is also a wine flight option for 6 oz pours. You get to pick your wines from anything available by the glass. I tasted some white wines. The flights also come with soda. I've never been served soda with a tasting. It's just not something I've used to rinse out a wine glass between tastings. From all the wine tasting I've done, I was under the impression the best way to rinse out your glass is to use a bit of the new wine you're going to taste next. For a wine bar, this place sure has an extensive cocktail list. Although, I've been told that Old Vines also offers private cocktail tastings where you actually get to make the cocktails, so that's pretty neat. I also like the smaller plate options along with plates designed for sharing. There were a couple fruit flies that were a bit annoying at the bar, but otherwise I enjoyed my time here. There is also ample parking available in a large lot next to the restaurant.

    Mezze platter. Yum!!!
    Alyssa N.

    OVWB is the absolute perfect spot for a happy hour cocktail or full blown dinner and wine. We have been here a bunch since moving to Kennebunk in late 2019 (can't believe I haven't previously reviewed!) and everything lives up to the hype. The cocktail menu is awesome!! Soo many delicious and unique concoctions - it's honestly hard to choose. They also have a decent beer list and of course a great wine list!! I had the rose on my last visit and it was perfect for a warm afternoon with their mezze platter. Speaking of this platter!!! It has a ton of different items on it- it is the best pairing for a drink and enjoying on their patio. It's not too heavy so you won't be too full for dinner afterwards. The baked feta is absolutely delicious!! Definitely get a reservation ahead of time - or if you go on an off hour you might get lucky (we did last time (5pm on a Friday). Service is friendly and efficient - and the servers are happy to make recommendations if you need them.

    Great area to walk around and take in all the views of this town! Small wait time? No problem!
    Sabrina S.

    Really fun wine bar! Came here on a Saturday night while visiting the area and this place definitely drew us as it was pretty busy! Located right by all the happening spots in Kennebunk/Kennebunkport, the location of Old Vines Wine Bar is great. I do recommend making a reservation in advance especially if you are planning to go on a weekend night. My friend and I came and we were able to put our name in (they use Resy for reservations which allowed us to leave our name and they would text us when our table would be ready in 15 minutes). I have come across this where they way overestimate the wait time when using this app. I believe they told us it would be 1.25 hours and it was only about 30 minutes. During that time we walked around the area and explored all the little shops. The food and wine here was great! It is a perfect choice for anyone who is not looking to have more seafood. While I do recommend seafood while in Maine, this was a nice way to mix it up. Their menu is seasonal and rotates so always as for what is the current specials. We had a super crispy flatbread with tomato, onion, and bacon, grilled salmon with butternut squash puree, and a side of the brussels sprouts If you are in this section of Maine, I would definitely make it a point to stop into this area for the evening. Beautiful scenery and great food!

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    Melissa Y.

    As a Wine Professional this place did not disappoint whatsoever. It wasn't busy when we arrived but they had a good selection of wines and a friendly bartender to recommend some things to try. It was my husbands birthday so I started off with a bubbly. It was very cozy inside and I would definitely recommend checking it out. They also have an outdoor patio too for warmer weather.

    Halibut with sushi rice.
    Gerry B.

    The best "foodie" spot in Kennebunkport. Great drinks and apps and the service is excellent.

    Cured halibut and sushi rice, ahi tuna
    Nadia K.

    The food was ok, nothing too special here. Considering what you can get in the local area, it was a bit of a let down. The food was salty and the seafood portions of the menu were not as up to par as expected. The sushi rice was crunchy but the flavor of cured halibut was a bit odd. The cod was the most decent dish out of what we ordered, the miso and bokchoy went well together. But again, pretty salty. The outdoor seating area was cute and service was alright. If you're really looking for a typical Kennebunkport meal I would look elsewhere. If you need a break from all the lobster and sandwiches, this would be a decent respite.

    Blake R.

    Looking for a great place to have dinner in Kennebunkport? Check out this place! We wanted a seafood break and decided to check it out because of the small plate appetizers. We ordered the Japanese fried chicken and pomme Frites. Japanese fried chicken was high on my list because of the place in Camden ME. But these were a compete let down... basically just some tiny chicken strips fried with sauce. Pomme frites were really good. Small crisp fries with garlic and herbs. Covered in a cheese sauce. Nothing wrong here! I had a Shrimp salad with a honey dressing. It was just what I was wanting. Spicy shrimp with a cool well dressed salad. For dinner my wife had the filet and frites because she liked the fries so much. For 24.00 it was a great value. Steak cooked perfectly and was really tender. I had the pork belly because I am a sucker for anything. Thick pieces of pork belly grilled and glazed to perfection! Will probably be back soon!

    Dined here multiple times in 2024. The food was always excellent and the portion sizes are reasonable based on the prices. Highly recommend getting at least two or three plates per person. Very nice patio outside in front. The pork belly and the short ribs

    Watermelon, Narragansett Creamery Burratta, Balsamic, and Mint with a glass of Rosé.

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    Great place for some unique cocktails. Wasn't able to get a table but ate at the bar and glad we did. Food was amazing!

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    Sat at the bar. Lots of fun and great food. The drinks were awesome. Our Bartender was friendly and quick.

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    Fun menu. Casual and upbeat setting and service. Good place for a casual party. That's all I have to say.

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    More than enough, Jean. Thank you for taking the time to write!

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    The Rococo Dessert Bar

    4.2(11 reviews)
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    The Rococo Dessert Bar is such a unique and fresh idea located in Kennebunkport! For a night cap,…read moremy friend and I visited to try their espresso martinis. The dessert bar is beautifully decorated with touches of peacocks and pink. Aside from espresso martinis, the menu is extensive with different types of cocktails and desserts. Our waitress was friendly and provided us with great recommendations. Next to the dessert bar is Rococo ice cream. It's a sweet lover's dream!

    This new dessert bar is SUCH a cute spot in Kennebunkport! Perfect if you're done with dinner but…read moredon't want the night to end yet. The menu is a great mix of drinks, desserts, and dessert-drink combos. A group of 5 of us arrived and waited about 10 minutes for spots at the bar. The inside is pretty small but optimized with both bar and booth seating. The decor is so cute and whimsical. I loved all of the details! The desserts are pricey (most are around $15-20), but the portions are big enough to share with at least 1 other person. I got the Chocolate Chip Cookie Royale, which really hit the sweet-salty spot with a warm choc chip cookie, salty sweet cream ice cream, salted caramel, sesame brittle, and tahini whipped cream. The savorier elements allowed me to keep eating and not get overwhelmed by sweetness. My friends got the vegan peach crumble and chocolate cake and enjoyed theirs as well. Come with your sweet tooth, and leave happy and satisfied!

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    Ultramar is owned by the same chef as Lost Fire, so if you're familiar with Lost Fire, you'll see a…read morelot of the same menu items. For example, the desserts and sides are nearly identical. Ultramar has more seafood options, whereas Lost Fire has more meat. I prefer to dine at the bar. It's just really loud at the tables. There are acoustic titles on the ceilings, but I'm not sure it helps. Also, during my most recent visit it was so cold. Everyone in our group was cold and each time a new group of patrons was seated around us they remarked to the host about how cold it was. He said told one group that the temperature was warm for some people and freezing for others. I'm not really sure how that could be true, unless it's colder for the servers who are constantly moving around. Maybe just bring a jacket with you just in case. Additionally, during my most recent visit, our server was a little frazzled. For example, she took all the wine glasses off the table, but two people in our group ordered wine, so when she came back to pour the wine, she ended up grabbing wine glasses off an empty table to serve their wine. She also struggled providing market pricing on menu items and took a few guesses. It would have been fine if she just said she'd find out and get back to us. She did seem aware that we weren't really impressed and did frequently check on us afterwards. I ordered the restaurant's version of a gin and tonic. I keep forgetting I don't like their version. In my defense, it's been about a year since my last visit. I like a gin and tonic to be refreshing. Theirs is a bit more complex. I also had the filet with the garlic mash potato as my side. The mash potato was a little bland. It could have used more garlic or butter. One of my family members ordered the swordfish kebabs and those were a big hit. A few of us tried them and agreed it was quite the standout dish.

    We got married here 15 years ago when it was Pier 77 and came back for dinner. We could not have…read morebeen happier! Our server, Sherrie, was fantastic! When we arrived, they had champagne and a congratulations card waiting for us. They had us seated next to the window -- the view and atmosphere is to die for. Our food was all terrific! They also had a great combination of wines and cocktails. Absolutely my favorite restaurant in Maine -- and we will be back!

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