Awesome staff. Very good food. Excellent trivia night. Fun bowling. Did I mention how awesome the…read morestaff is??

Had a Shrimp Caesar Salad with a Prosecco. Had a Salmon…read moredinner with Brocoli and sweet potatoes.

Amazing food and drinks. Great menu options…read more Bartenders are so welcoming and friendly. Location is convenient.

We come to this bar every Prelude. It's called the Tinsel Bar during the holidays and has a fun…read moreChristmas spirit. Go you won't regret it!

There are certain places where outstanding food speaks for itself, and certain places where the…read moreatmosphere, service, and vibes really can elevate the overall experience. Batson River is the latter, and we loved our lunch outing in one of the adorable seasonal outdoor ice fishing sheds. We chose a few "handhelds," including the blackened haddock tacos and fried haddock sandwich, both of which are served with a red cabbage slaw. I enjoyed the tacos - the ratio of fish to slaw and aioli, etc. was just right. And the sandwiches are served with a generous amount of crispy French fries. On a weekday in March, many of the local shops and restaurants were closed. It was an unseasonably warm day, and we were happy to stumble upon Batson River for a fun and memorable lunch!

Our first stop in Maine was perfect!!!! Our waitress, McKenna, was the best! Definitely recommend…read morecoming here because there are good options for everyone even if you don't like seafood. Sitting outside was perfect!

This place had everything you could need while visiting the area. We stopped by for breakfast and I…read moreloved how big the breakfast sandwiches are and the fact that they come with two eggs! Real, whole fried eggs too! Definitely stop by, even if just to grab some refreshments.

I visited the updated store this week. The interior is clean, polished, and easy to navigate. The…read moreaisles are better spaced apart, and everything is easier to find. There is now a designated coffee and pastries stand in addition to the preexisting hot foods station that serves breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, pizza, and some deli salads. The new owners and employees are very kind and helpful. I understand that some people may feel upset that their beloved store has changed, but the core goodness of this place has not.

"Take me to the pilot, lead me through the chamber Take me…read moreto the pilot, I am but a stranger" (Elton John) Our convention committee was in town celebrating last summer's successful event after years of planning. Five of us headed for lovely Kennebunkport, but where should we meet for lunch? Choosing a lunch spot could've taken all afternoon, but a trusted local steered us toward the Pilot House. So that's where we met up -- and it ended up being a terrific lunch. It has a scenic location in a harbor on the Kennebunk River, where the whole waterfront is dotted with boats. The big dining room is equally pretty with colorful nautical flags covering the ceiling and maritime décor everywhere. Pilot House was packed, I mean pretty much every table and every barstool, but after a short wait a table opened up for us. Our server, Carley was great- with a super nice attitude and quick water glass delivery. Pilot House's menu has plenty of seafood options among its appetizers, soups, salads, baskets, sandwiches, and entrees. I went with their Fish Tacos ($19) - "Golden fried haddock, red cabbage slaw, queso fresco & house made candied jalapeño aioli. Served on flour tortillas". I asked Carley if I could get the fish grilled instead of fried, and that was no problem. I loved the tacos; the fish was plentiful, flaky and tender and that jalapeño aioli was excellent. One of the other meals at our table included an interesting one. Ever hear of a Haddock Reuben? It was $21.00 for a marble rye sandwich with fried haddock, coleslaw, 1000 Island & Swiss cheese. Not a morsel was left behind. Two of us went with a Fried Baby Shrimp Basket ($24), a huge feast of golden fried baby shrimp, French fries, coleslaw & cocktail sauce. We were seated in the far-right side of the dining room by a bank of windows, and I noticed what looked like a huge yacht connected to the restaurant by a walkway. Turns out there is a restaurant bar up there. I so wanted to scoot up there for a few photos, but it wasn't open for the season yet. Oh well, maybe next time. Just another reason to visit the Pilot Hose because the food and dining experience were top-notch.

The Pilot house to me is very similar to several other restaurants down here in the dock square…read morearea, 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.

I am so happy we took a little pit stop at the Boathouse during our day trip to Kennebunkport. We…read moresat on a high top right on a deck overlooking the water. The view was incredible and they had lots of umbrellas to keep the hot sun off you while you are dining. We originally stopped to get a quick snack but our baby ended up getting hungry, so our quick stop turned into a full blown stop. The staff were super understanding and showed my husband a private corner near the entrance where he could change our baby's diaper. They also were very chill about me taking an extra moment to feed our baby. It was truly the best (and most scenic) place to regroup and take an hour to get a snack and care for the baby. We ended up ordering oysters and a poke bowl. The oysters were super tasty and fresh. The poke bowl was loaded with fish and veggies, but the rice was obviously a day old and was a bit hard and clumpy. The sauce on the poke bowl was also a bit salty. I ordered an Aperol spritz, which was perfect and complimented the sunny beach vibes well.

Well, the biggest pros about this place is obvious. There's a parking lot out front, it's located…read moreright by the water, it has big windows on pretty much 3/4 of the walls in the dining area and during the winter months, they have cute heated cottages on the deck area where you can reserve to eat with your larger groups. The servers were extremely friendly, fast, and professional. Food? Solid, but nothing to specifically come to this place for. It's your typical, upscale American cuisine, with a tiny portion of the menu dedicated to Asian-fusion esque food. I came up on a day trip so I was satisfied with my general go-to dish when coming to restaurants like this, which is a fish sandwich or fish n'chips. We also got an order of crab cakes because I wanted to eat something that was locally sourced and well, it was fine. Again, I wasn't blown away, but I wasn't offended by it either. Are there probably better restaurants in the area that has better food for your buck? Most definitely. Is this a bit of tourist trap that actually has decent food? Absolutely.

Hidden gem! Fresh and very tasty, a must stop and savor the fresh oysters. Had the clams and fish…read moreand chips as well, absolutely delicious- highly recommend you take a detour to this hiden scenic gem!

Such a cute little find in Cape Porpoise…read more We used to love Pier 77 and it's been years since we've been back down because they closed. The online presence and menu for Casa Seventy Seven has always been a bit underwhelming from a web-visitor point of view which kept us away. Well we finally made our way down and I'm glad we did! On a whim we thought we'd try the big sister upstairs, Ultramar, however you really do need a reservation. No worries, they said, check out downstairs. It's funny how when you're hungry and sitting, the menu looks a lot more agreeable! We both got clam chowders to start and they're definitely not your traditional New England Clam Chowder. They had a lighter, less cream based broth and it was really full of clams, potatoes, a bit of corn maybe, something crunchy. Also it came out hot. Like hot-hot. It was legit good. Like 9/10. We also sampled the Hamburger and the Caesar Salad. Both were great! Tones of flavor. Not too heavy. Caesar salad had some yummy fresh anchovies. I will say that the salad did look a bit tossed together and it could have been a prepared with a bit more care but the flavor was still great. I'd definitely come back to enjoy some sunshine and fried seafood on the cute patio, watching the professional fisherman do their thing.

With Reservations made we arrived at 7:15P. There were only 6 or 8 tables with customers on the…read moremain floor. The hostess decided to seat us in the BAR. First of all, We don't drink alcohol and the bar was louder than the main dining room. With all the empty space she took us to an area where two other couples were at the tables next to us. No consideration regarding privacy and I don't care to hear other people's conversation at dinner. I carefully picked up our service ware and moved it to the empty table in the corner. It even seemed it might be a stretch for the server in the Bar to be able to walk 25' to our NEW location. The Food was very tasty. The bottled water was chlorinated, so we bought a liter. The 2 liter Gigantic green water bottles were attempting to take the place of center pieces, but you can't lift them (4.4Lbs) safely. I worked in a few HIGH Level Restaurants as the maitre D'. I always catered to the customer's needs. AS for Bandaloop; With improved customer service that does not take a "guarded attitude", it would be a more gracious place. I was not attacking anyone. I mentioned that a 2 liter bottle cannot be picked up and poured with ease. "It's a new thing changed by the manager."--------- It was not well thought out. Try to pour a 2 liter bottle of wine or water with one hand. We also had to use another napkin as a placemat. What is on those tables? Bee's Wax? Use some Dawn soap.

Bandaloop is a very inviting place. Having made reservations for the first floor, we ended up…read moreupstairs. About anywhere you sit would have been wonderful. Unfortunately, no outdoor dining before Memorial Day. Great knowledgeable and attentive service with Paul. Upstairs was busy but not crowded. Food was fantastic. Wild mushroom soup was delicious. A tasting of sunchokes, pan seared mousam bakery mushrooms and shishito peppers made a meal for one of the party and still had leftovers. Best was the entree, Maine style palusami was a complex flavor concoction that was a home run. Finished with black forest cake. Hope to return again from the West Coast. They can certainly compete with any restaurant in any big city