Great atmosphere and friendly staff. We had a very comfortable visit on the second floor. The prices were very reasonable.

The Pilot house to me is very similar to several other restaurants down here in the dock square area, both in menu and in reliability. They have all your standard seafare bar food, as well as some other options. I love the variety in vibes depending on where you sit. The restaurant has 3 floors, with the upstairs feeling more upscale in vibe and the downstairs more family oriented. In the warm months, they also have seating on the big boat outside, which is super fun. I always bring out of owners here just for this boat vibe alone. The drinks definitely taste like they are made using premade mixes, and purées, so their price tag feels very high for what you get. The food is definitely average, with some items better than others. The clam chowder is THICK but it has exceptional flavor. The fried pickles are solid. All in all, I would highly suggest coming in the summer to grab a beer or drink on the boat while sharing some apps with friends, but skip it if you are looking for a high quality meal that will leave you wanting to return for dinner. read more

Had a meal here today 4/18/26 not very busy I had scallops and my wife had hadock.1,haddock had enough oil in it to change the oil in your car French fries were the same scallops had zero flavor small and as greasy as the fries no alcohol all for the tune of 105.00 without tip what a fucking ripoff will never go there again!!!!!!!! read more

My first time at The Pilot House, and I was pleasantly surprised. The ambiance and environment were really nice and open--you can tell it was recently renovated from the old setup. We were seated upstairs, which has a completely different vibe. I ordered a Bloody Mary and initially thought it just didn't have enough alcohol--turns out there was none at all, even though I was ID'd. Others in my party also felt like their drinks had little to no alcohol. The food portions were big, and everything came out fresh and hot. A little pricey, but that's probably expected given the location. Overall, the food was delicious, and I'd potentially come back. read more

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I love the local charm of the Pilot House Restaurant! There's a beautiful bar and seating arrangement on the first floor. Lots of boat decorations to make it extra nautical. There is a second floor, which feels more like a restaurant lounge with wide open spaces. You can also dine on top of a docked boat, which is connected to the second floor of the Pilot House. My friend and I got cocktails and fried fish bites. Absolutely delicious and a great atmosphere to enjoy with company! read more

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I ate at the Pilot House for the first time during my last trip to Maine. What a wonderful place! I went with a large party and we were seated upstairs, there were huge windows with beautiful views, the space was large and beautifully decorated. All 18 people I was with loved their meal, the service was excellent especially with such a huge group. We will be eating here again on our next visit as well! read more

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Went here for a private event and was perfect place. Huge venue with large windows overlooking the water. Ambiance was perfect and were able to have platters of snacks- pizzas, shrimp, fries. Great for a centralized buffet and perfect to hold tons or people. Really loved this spot and recommend read more

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Friendly staff, fluffy fish and chips. So delicious. Perfect start to my Maine vacation.

Warm inviting atmosphere. Food was delicious & our waitress delightful. Recommend it to anyone who wants the local vibe.

Booked a boat tour and asked for a good local spot to eat. Pointed me to Pilot House and was glad I took the recommendation. Interior decor and views from second floor were amazing. Food was great and pricing was fair considering the location. Check them out when you're in the area. read more

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Lovely location! We were able to bring our dog up and sit on the porch. Lovely view of the harbor! The staff were very friendly and our server was great! We had coconut shrimp (yum!), fish tacos and fried clams. Highly recommend! read more

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First time experiencing The Pilot House was and the food was delicious! I had the Baked Haddock, while my boyfriend got the Baked Mac n' Cheese w/ Chicken. Both were absolutely to die for :) Service was great and the restaurant was decorated for the holidays -- beautiful! read more

Pilot House Restaurant - Baked Mac and Cheese w/ Chicken - Seafood Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

Nice view. Parking in the back. Good service. Haddock sandwich was not that tasty. Caesar salad needed more dressing. I was glad they had sweet potato fries on the menu. Prices at the restaurant are higher than on the Web. I won't rush back. read more

Had to wait 20 minutes even though the place was deserted. The food was gross, overpriced, and the washrooms were filthy. Such a bad experience. read more

We came here for our 65th wedding anniversary dinner. the staff was exceptional .Our server she was the best. Barb was very pleasant and made sure we had eveything we needed. also took her time with putting in our entree so we could enjoy our salad. The sirloin strip steak dinner was exceptional. Thank You for the surprise gift when we got back to our BnB. We recommend this restaurant it is a beautiful place for decor and food.We would most deffinatinately go back. Paul and Edith read more

The clam chowder and steamers were good. Average compared to like placed. The ambiance was bright and clean. Wendy our server provided excellent service. read more

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This restaurant deserves 5*. Lobster roll flight of three different sandwiches a great choice. Large chunks of really fresh lobster.Bread toasted perfectly. Add a cup of clam chowder for a perfect meal. read more

Fine eatin'. Truly. Better than Opie would get from Ain't Bea. All food was created with expert perfection. Everything is great about this place. Band too. Thursday at 8:45pm is "Kareoke." That's great too. read more

We stopped by to try out the new digs since the last time we were here was in the old building, and the schooner was still floating nearby. The new building is much much bigger, having two floors and offering beautiful views from their large windows. When entering, you'll be coming in near their bar area, which is both busy and loud, and of to the right is a dining area that shares in the noise. The 2nd floor is substantially quieter, has its own bar, a nice seating area, and dining tables. I recommend putting for the 2nd floor. The food was very, very good, and the menu choices should satisfy most anyone's taste. The schooner is now a permanent attachment to the building and connected with an inclined walkway. It has a nice bar area with limited munchies and great views. It's a great spot to wait for your table or just to pop in for a fun experience. I don't recommend the schooner for those with mobility issues. There is plenty of parking available their prices seem reasonable considering the quality and portion sizes of the items and the novelty and setting within Kennybunkport. If you found this review helpful, please let me know by tapping the thumbs up. Thanks! read more

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Enjoyed a nice lunch here while in town for a work trip. The construction is a bit distracting but it will be exciting to see what the new building looks like when it's completed. Most of our group ordered the lobster roll because, Maine. There was a relatively large piece of shell hidden in mine, but otherwise it was delicious. read more

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I rate this a 3.7. Only came for the bar so I can not rate the food at the moment, I'm sorry. But I went on the boat and ordered a beer, the total time was 5 mins to get my beer which is great. Only problem is boats are meant for the ocean, not the parking lot next to the ocean. A little disappointed, but the boat was awesome to drink on and explore. But #WhereIsMyCapatin. read more

Pilot House Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

Nothing special. Good chowder but haddock was tasteless. Potato's were cold. Don't recommend. Very disappointing.

Ive had so much fun on vacation this week on the boat. Frank was my favorite bartender, so friendly, and welcoming. We loved It so much we came every night. Vicki, Bob and Sue were also wonderful. Great drinks and food :) read more

Cute ambiance but concrete floors make it pretty loud. The food is flavorless and left me very unsatisfied. If you're a tourist, there's better places to spend your money! read more

Uninspired. Just plain not very good. Certainly not worth what was charged. I mean one could say that it was competent but who goes out to eat for competent. If you are in Kennebunkport there are a lot better places to go. Try Allison's, Ryan's or, really, any other place. read more

Always great service, great locals and many laughs!! Miss the old pilot house but the new will soon become the old and as always Pilot house never disappoints. read more

My favorite is the fried Reuben haddock sandwich. Staff is very friendly even to the overwhelming tourists that flood Kennebunkport. One downside is that they do not answer the phone or it's been down for a while. I would like to order carry out without having to go inside and wait. Yelp should remove that option. read more

Clam Chowder and a Lobster Roll and of course a great beer for lunch. Maine Beer Company's Lunch IPA.

We read a few tough reviews about this place but gave it a shot. Wanted to sit outside but couple in front of us got the last table. Got a nice table next to the windows upstairs and got to listen to live music! Food, drinks and service were all outstanding. I got the broiled haddock sandwich and it was definitely the best fish sandwich I've ever had. If you're on the fence, go! read more

Best meal of our trip through Maine. New building with a great atmosphere. Wonderful staff and prompt service. Highly recommend. read more

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drove back down to the kennebunks and revisited the PH It was great service food bartender's all excellent and did not have do deal with the summer crowds read more

love it - the new place is gorgeous and the same familiar faces are there. I had a fantastic meal, drinks and the music was great!

Unless you enjoy a dish full of sodium, and half the shel still left on your lobster, do not go here! The food that is extremely overpriced and absolutely disgusting. Awful service truly tops it off. Only thing that saved the experience was the sub par drinks. read more

Not as good as it used to be. They are in a brand new space which is very nice, but the charm of the original building is missing. Service was good, we walked right in, no reservation and seated right away. We did have someone in our party with a dairy allergy and were basically told all of the food aside from the French fries had some kind of milk product in them, even the bun of and sandwich and batter for the fried fish. Seemed odd that you would choose to include dairy in virtually all aspects of your menu when food allergies are pretty common. Also it says something about being a scratch kitchen now, but that is obviously not the case, otherwise we would have been able to order more than just fries. Aside from the dairy allergy the rest of the food was your typical seafood restaurant. Good, not outstanding. read more

if you ARE black don't come here i was confronted for my "attitude" as the only women of color in the bar and LATER kicked out after never ordering one drink . i know this won't go far but please don't go here if you have any sense . As a nurse being called out for my pupils size is ridiculous. Mad old white women because they have no money didn't want us to be in there space is sad. PLEASE DO NOT GO HERE IF U HAVE ANY SENESE. read more

We have walked by this place so many times through the years and finally decided to give it a try. Definitely has a more local feel about it and we loved that. The food was delicious and the prices were so reasonable and we did not leave with room to spare. Portions are great and we definitely plan to make this a regular spot to eat. Thank you for a great experience! read more

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The Pilot House is the best surprise you'll find in the Kennebunk/Kennebunkport area for a great bite, a beer, and service. In the area, we're surrounded by dozens of great places to eat, but when you want someplace that feels authentic, welcoming, and down to earth, I think of the Pilot House. It's Christmas Prelude up here now, a two-week celebration of the season that is the most active, nightlife-wise, of the year. Last night we stopped in at the height of the madness before the tree lighting and fireworks. Sophie, the amazingly calm and together hostess, was able to get us a seat, a wonderful server, and a table, among a throng of partygoers. The service was quick, the wings and ahi excellent, the beer cold, and we were served within 20 minutes. It may not sound like much, but to have this kind of experience in a bar/restaurant hosting a holiday event with a live band and hundreds of patrons having a blast is nothing short of remarkable. When you get tired of the upscale or the touristy, I recommend you stop in. read more

Food: Amazing!! Service: Outstanding!! Ambience: The new Reno blew my mind!! It is gorgeous upstairs!! I highly recommend this restaurant...you will not be disappointed read more

If you want an incredibly loud environment where you can't hear your table mates, food that takes 30m+ to arrive and be mid/subpar, and sodas that are $4 PER POUR (no refills), this is your place. Woof. read more

This restaurant was recommended to me by our local tour guide as a place the locals eat. The restaurant sits on the Kennebunk River with glass walls facing the water the view is beautiful! I ordered the clam chowder and fish and chips. The clam chowder was creamy and thick but it could have used more clams. The fish and chips were delicious, the haddock was tender and perfectly prepared - not over cooked! Service was great, the wait staff was quick and attentive. The meal was expensive, but what can you expect in Kennebunkport? read more