We looked all over for somewhere to eat all day... SO many places, due to Covid and/or staffing, have shut down either permanently or temporarily in Kennebunkport, Wells, and Ogunquit. Our favorites were all closed. So, we decided to walk around and sniff a good place out.
That's how we found Patio 03907. Tucked away, we passed it twice before circling back around to the big blue umbrella on the main drag.
(A note for tourists: PLAN for this to be a date/child-free meal; I think something that will make this a new favorite is partly the rule of no children under 14. Our children are 14, 15, and 16 so I get kids and the noise and commotion that goes with it but this isn't a place for kids... it was comfortable, lively but not loud, and the view is fantastic.)
The owner was so welcoming, and the waitress cheerful on the rooftop patio, where we were brought cold drinks quickly. The strawberry margarita was fresh and robustly-poured from the upstairs bar. The prices were so reasonable that we ordered a medley of things... ALL FRESH SEAFOOD, not frozen, which was quite clear every time a new dish arrived. BangBang Shrimp, lobster bites, crisp and tender onion rings, fried calamari, clam chowder (with a portion so generous and so good that we took it home), a fisherman's platter (HUGE), and fried haddock. Can I tell you that I have never in my life seen an adequate amount of tartar sauce served with seafood meals until today? I took a picture of it and my husband and daughter thought I was taking a picture of them, I was so happy. Finally, not only *enough* but it was sooo good too!
I would like to put emphasis on the fries. We never bring home fries from a meal. These were still crispy on the outside even when no longer piping hot but ALSO, they're still good from the fridge, dipped in tartar sauce and leftover coleslaw, hours later. Yes, we took home the coleslaw too (perfect base and NOT sweet, thank goodness) and doctored it up with a little ACV, blue cheese dressing, shredded onion, and dill weed. (That tangy coleslaw is our favorite French fry condiment.)
I almost didn't write this review because I don't want any competition for a table when we return but THANK YOU for a great meal in a fantastic setting... we'll be back soon! read more