It's been awhile since I've been down but went last night and it was well worth it. I was seated, even though the kitchen closed at 8 and I arrived at 7:50 Dawn my server was fantastic; my every hungry whim well taken care of. Kudos to the kitchen; meal was excellent, as were the oysters. Need to remind myself to be in the area more often! read more

Robert's Maine Grill - Fried scallops - New American Near Me - Kittery, Maine

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Robert's has amazing food and service. Their fried clams imo are the best in the area. Crispy not greasy. Cornbread is to die for. Interesting specialty cocktails. read more

The food is outstanding especially the clam chowder. The ambience is not so great because when it is crowded, it is so noisy that is impossible to hear conversation at the table. I guess that is why everyone seems to be shouting! read more

My husband and I have made it a tradition to spend our anniversary dinner at Robert's and man, it never disappoints!! We started with some insanely fresh, buttery, incredible oysters and the best calamari with their in house marinara. For meals I got the lobster mac and cheese & my husband got the grilled scallops, both were absolutely phenomenal. If you're looking for a lobster mac with a HUGE portion of lobster meat, look no further. And the drinks, don't even get me started on their decadent coconut margarita. I can't remember our sweet little waitresses name, but she was insanely kind, enthusiastic and super attentive! We sat upstairs and had a gorgeous view as the sun shone on Spruce Creek, such an elegant and cozy dining room. Cannot wait to visit again! read more

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This place was recommended to me for my trip to Kittery Maine. I very much enjoyed the Lobster Risotto and Blueberry Pie à la mode. I also had a coconut margarita. Portions were just enough and service was great. Nice place by the water to dine. read more

The experience left a lot to be desired. We sat at the bar and the bartender could have cared less about serving us. I ordered the crab cakes and they were microwaved. They were mostly breadcrumbs. The bottom of them were burnt. I couldn't eat them. My husband had the oysters which were good. The whole restaurant looks run down. The bathrooms were dirty. We won't be back. read more

Excellent service and we both loved our sandwiches. I got the Crab & Avocado Melt and my wife for the Haddock Reuben. read more

Robert's Maine Grill - Crab & Avocado Melt - New American Near Me - Kittery, Maine

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Delish! Shrimp cocktail was amazing, huge fresh cold shrimp. Hubby had a steak and enjoyed, I had fish & chips, was good.... Coleslaw was amazing and I'm really picky with coleslaw. read more

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Adrienne was a great server. My husband wasn't sure if he would like a particular beer on tap so she bought him a small sample as well as a taste of the mashed potatoes to see if they were to my husband's liking prior to placing his order. I ordered the grilled scallops served with corn, spinach, crispy potatoes, and a light bacon cream sauce. It was very good. My husband ordered the buttermilk chicken special served with mashed potatoes. The cutlet was thin and crisp. It was an enjoyable dinner. Give Robert's a try if you are in the area. read more

Robert's Maine Grill - Buttermilk chicken - New American Near Me - Kittery, Maine

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One of my favorite go to places! I can't help but get a lobster almost every time I go, I have been going out to eat here since I was a kid and I have always loved it. The food is not inexpensive by any means but is more affordable than many other places in the area, I always recommend to people visiting the area and I will be continuing to go to get my lobster/ lobster rolls :) (the Mac and cheese is also a big hit for me) most of the servers are very friendly and knowledgeable, while the ambiance is casual and warm. I try to have something new every time I go but I certainly have my group of favs! read more

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I enjoyed a delightful birthday dinner here. The ambience is really lovely, especially given its location right off the highway and among a major outlet mall area. If you sit in the main dining room, you have a nice view of the pond our back. All of their food is sourced locally where possible, so it was really fresh and delicious. I appreciate that the menu is fairly simple, and I don't think you could go wrong. I enjoyed a few selections from the raw bar as well as the Seafood Newberg. Dessert was so delicious, I ordered one to go. read more

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I must say that I was very disappointed. There were 5 of us and a variety of dishes were ordered. I am only going to talk about my dish. I ordered clams and sadly, these were the worst clams I've eaten in I can't remember when. If we weren't with company I would have sent them back. I should've counted them because there wasn't a lot. I've never had clams that were hard and hard to chew. Seriously. I had to take 2 of them out of my mouth they were that difficult to eat. The french fries were just sticks of potato. Not tasty and not worth eating. Coleslaw was ok. I expected a LOT more going to Robert's. I've had far better meals at a shack. read more

Really cool spot! It had a casual relaxing vibe located on the water. We ordered a chocolate martini and brewed unsweet tea with The hot Lobster Roll buttered & Cole slaw. I ordered the Chicken scampi. The grilled chicken was great but the pasta was just ok. Hubby said the lobster roll was great but the Cole slaw was not good at all. read more

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Nothing spectacular for price. Waitstaff not very friendly. 2 staff members , young girls, sweeping floors were very nice & helpful. . Waitresses should take a lesson. read more

Returned after a good experience and not so great. We worked hard to overcome the appalling service we received on arrival from the older lady at the front. She handled their mistake like it was ours...they had the wrong reservation time from Resy. And anyhow she should be trained in customer service. We were so close to walking out. After that the food was lovely. Risotto and lobster club. The rest of the service was good, especially the lady bringing out our food who was on her 1st night. Nice selection of beers. Several reviews say resting on laurels and I'd be worried if it was my business. read more

Robert's Maine Grill - New American Near Me - Kittery, Maine

When in Kittery, Maine, you MUST go to Robert's Maine Grill! This is a restaurant that I absolutely have to hit every time I go to Maine. Every time. You seriously will not regret it! The seafood is SO fresh here and every dish is literally amazing. I love getting the lobster Mac & cheese, sometimes the lobster risotto for an entree and for apps, the clam chowder for sure & mussels. I've been coming here since I was a kid and they just don't disappoint. It's very cold here in the summer though, so definitely bring a jacket or sweater if you get cold easily like me. read more

Robert's Maine Grill - New American Near Me - Kittery, Maine

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The restaurant is very nicely decorated, think coastal vibe, elegant and not kitshy. We were promptly seated and given menus. At 5pm on a Sunday they were out of lobster!!!!! That was shocking! They had dishes that had lobster pieces, but you couldn't order whole or tails. The onion rings look better than they taste, they're just average. The Cesar Brussel sprouts were quite good, but took getting used to the combination of a lot of Cesar dressing...I would other them again. The lobster roll was full, but for a roll I thought quite pricey. The Mac and cheese is made with real cheese, which an 8 year old wouldn't approve off, but adults who are into cheese appreciate. I had the fish and chips. The fish was excellent! Oh, and the corn bread is solid. read more

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Lots and lots of reviews about Roberts; it's an understandably very popular stop for many hungry visitors to Kittery. To briefly update our thoughts: we enjoyed a mostly happy dining experience last week highlighted by some of the best oysters we've had away from Prince Edward Island: fresh, succulent, briny. Really good. Not cheap ($42 per dozen). Another of our favorites, the crab cake ($20), was tasty as well. We ordered a lobster roll ($34) and were less happy; not a lot of lobster for the price. But the fried scallops $28) were delicious and just right with the crispness outside. We had a short wait for dinner in spite of our reservation, but we were quickly served and attended to by our server Brittany. There's a busy bar scene. In all we enjoyed our visit here. Reservations are essential. read more

Robert's seafood is outstanding whether you go to Bob's Clam Shack for fried specialties or Robert's Restaurant for sit-down dining. They serve some of the most delicious clams, shrimp, mussels, haddock, hamburgers and more in all of New England. Conscientious service and a water view help make the dining experience wonderful. read more

Food was good...not outstanding but good. Service was snarky and rude and acted irritated that you came in and bothered them. Front desk young girl (one of 3) was disrespectful and rude. We asked to sit by a window to watch our dog in the car but then decided on the bar seats. She said "You left your dog in the car?". We said "Yes he is fine. We backed into the shade with the windows down and it's very cool outside." It was 51degrees, partly cloudy and very windy which was just fine for our poodle that had a very recent summer close cut grooming. Our windows were all down about 6 inches too. The girl made a tisk-tisk-tisk sound and my husband joked he can bring him inside if she would let him. She just turned around and said "No I'll just call Peta (or something like that). This was all in a serious tone and no lightheartedness about it. This disrespectful rudeness just set us up for an uncomfortable start to to what we were looking forward to being a fun lunch. The Hostess and 2-3 other ladies about her age sat on the front desk area counters texting and talking the entire time we were there and didn't even look up when we left.... The restaurant had only a handful of people and there was only one other couple at the bar. The bar tender didn't "say" rude words but tone and body / facial language was another story. Not wanting any more drama we just brushed off our first rude encounter and each ordered a wine and decided on some food even though we had a breakfast a few hours earlier. We split the muscles and split a larger entree. No special requests for splitting so it wasn't any extra work. My husband then decided to order a bowl of chowder and the bartender very snarky asked if we were going to split that too. I kind of thought she was lightening up with a joke but then saw her kind of turn her head and pop out her eyes and roll them a bit which of course she I'm sure she thought I didn't notice. The bartender returned with the chowder and didn't slide the bag of oyster crackers or placed them down she tossed them towards my husband landing on his hand holding his spoon as he was about to eat. The bartender saw this and said nothing...no "Oh sorry" or any acknowledgment of the bad toss hitting him while he was about to dip into the soup or anything. She just turned around. Very weird. Mind you the place was empty, we were having fun taking about some plans we were anticipating, not asking for any extra treatment etc so I have no idea why the bartender had to have such a chip on her shoulder. The next day in Portsmouth we were out to lunch with a charming bartender and told him how enjoyable he was and told him about our experience at a seafood restaurant next to the outlets in Kittery. He said "Oh I can tell you...it was Robert's" We said yep how did you know and he said "I was there not too long ago and the bartender was just awful and very unpleasant. I couldn't understand it because the place was empty so it wasn't like she had an excuse!" If anyone actually reads these reviews I hope this helps you to know what the customers are experiencing. We have owned 3 restaurants and wish we had more honest feedback because it can be eyeopening. We backed our employees too but I promise you this is honest feedback. read more

Came here for lunch. The food was excellent. This salad was perfect. Crunchy, perfect dressing and the grill chicken was excellent. My husband ordered a hamburger, and he loved it. Beautiful setting, overlooking the ocean. Service was great too. read more

Robert's Maine Grill - Caesar salad with grilled chicken - New American Near Me - Kittery, Maine

My husband has a severe shellfish allergy, and it was my birthday, so I placed my order online. It was super easy and fast. I ordered the lobster cobb salad for me and a hot pastrami sandwich for him. We figured that since the lobster is already cooked and in a salad, he should be fine. I was able to customize my salad a bit - taking out onion and going light on the croutons. I really liked being able to customize it. I went to pick up my order at the appointed time and suddenly the windows downstairs were being flung open and a hostess propped open the front door. Apparently something burned in the kitchen - I jokingly texted my husband it was his sandwich haha. It was a short wait in line and the hostess was very attentive. The bar was near the hostess stand and the atmosphere was very nice. She came back with a large paper bag with handles and I peeked inside, then headed home. I was not disappointed. The salad was HUGE! Of course, I ate the lobster first - generous portion of that and it was cooked perfectly. I ended up finishing off the salad the next day because it was so big. My husband said his sandwich was amazing and the fries were crisp and very tasty. I will definitely be ordering from them again! read more

Robert's Maine Grill - Amazing Cobb salad with lobster, avocado, sliced hard boiled egg and much more! - New American Near Me - Kittery, Maine

Super good! Oysters were amazing. Both lobster bisque and clam chowder were good. Top 3 fish and chips! Best coleslaw read more

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Stopped on for dinner on a Friday and didn't have to wait. Got seated upstairs and it was probably less than 1/2 full. Very nice waitress but did feel like they were short staffed. Started with oysters and mussels then got dinner. The mussels tasted fabulous but honestly they were not hot, you had to mix them around so I feel like they just didn't have the staff to keep on top of everyone. The oysters were good too, tried a couple I hadn't had before. Ended up with fish & chips and s seafood newburgh no complains. Really enjoyed read more

Great oysters! Fresh and tasty. A little pricey. Lobster Roll: really fresh and tasty. The second best of the 10 we split over the week. If you are in Southern Maine, give this place a try for seafood. read more

I was shocked how busy it was for a wintry Sunday. Tables full just about 45 mins after opening. Sat at the high tops next to the bar, I like my back support so the no back seats was uncomfortable. I'm not one to get steamers at a restaurant, but they cook these in beer and it had so much flavor I didn't need the butter so I skipped it. I also enjoyed the crab cakes. The steamers was a large portion to price id say. The crab cakes smaller for the price but tasty. Service was friendly but we didn't see our server too much. It is a nice local place. I love the decor and the atmosphere makes me feel at home because it is very much the Maine vibe. read more

The food here is awesome, the views are lovely, and the service is fast and friendly. You do not feel like you are on the outlet strip in Kittery but inside on the shores of a small coastal town. We make a point of stopping here whenever we are in the area. It can get very busy, so secure a reservation if you know when you will be dining. The wait moves fast if you do not have one, so do not despair. The seafood is the shining star here, so if you love it, get it. There is plenty for those who are not seafood fans. The beer battered chicken tenders on the appetizer menu were amazing! Crispy and flavorful with tender chicken inside. We have been pleased with all our choices over the years. It is nice to have a restaurant where you know you cannot go wrong. read more

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We love Roberts. But we went today and ordered steamed clams. They were huge. We couldn't eat them. We won't order them again. read more

Do you have any idea how tricky it is to find a decent restaurant for anniversary that's open the day before Independence Day? I sure as hell didn't until recently. But after blowing through 2 reservations, Robert's Maine Grill proved to be "third time's the charm". Before I start, major props to RMG for allowing their patrons to book reservations via their website. This is how us introverts rock it in the 21st century. Okay, onto the review. Ostensibly placed right along the strip of Kittery (as I like to call it), this place has ample parking all around the house-like building. The interior immediately boasts a beach house feel which really gets patrons in the mood for casual summer fine dining. The menu has quite the range - from your typical New England fried seafood platters to more refined dishes such as the lobster risotto. I decided to embark upon the latter on this day whilst wifey got the lobster cobb salad. Before we get to those, however, we must first discuss their infamous lobster sliders. Despite the menu listing these in the plural and what some of the guests' photos might have you think, the price is PER slider. So, you just order the amount you want (1 per person is recommended) and add up the total. Much like the lobster rolls, these are available either hot or cold with warm butter or mayo, respectively. We like ours warm. Wifey and I each got one and it was heaven in biscuit form. We didn't even care that the biscuits inevitably crumble apart because everything tastes the same going down anyway. The lobster was tender and blended perfectly with the homemade buttery biscuits. The lettuce was a nice touch, too. I have zero critiques for this appetizer. 10 out of 10, would recommend! Wifey also informed me her cobb salad was equally excellent. She wasn't sure if ordering a salad as a main course on anniversary night would be adequate enough for the occasion. But I assured her that it was *her* day, too...and to just...go with her heart's desire. As for the lobster risotto, it was mostly superb! I wish the spinach had been chopped up a bit smaller so the stems wouldn't wrap around the fork like spaghetti, but that's a minor footnote. The risotto was saucy with a slight bite as it should be. And naturally, we don't need to go over how awesome the lobster was again. I will note that I appreciate the copious amount of lobster meat that is included with this dish in addition to the prominent half-lobster tail used to garnish the risotto. True, it comes in its shell. But the meat was nearly effortless to deshell. Oh, there was a slight sweetness to the sauce coating the risotto, but nothing too out of place. 9 out 10, overall. By the way, a little caveat for folks who end up dining on the second floor as we did: there's no restroom up there. Which means - you guessed it! If you have to use the facilities for any reason, you must painstakingly walk down the flight of stairs, locate the restroom, then walk back upstairs when all is said and done. Have to admit...I almost died laughing when wifey asked the waiter if the place had an elevator. XD Perhaps this was a mere oversight or possible inconsideration on the architect's part when designing this lovely establishment. Still, it would have been nice to include a second bathroom option for the folks upstairs. After all, there's evidently a TON of older folks who reside and vacation throughout the New England area as well. At the time of visiting, it didn't seem overly busy. But we wanted to book a res just in case there was some pre-4th of July rush or something. We DID notice an uptick in cars parked in lot after we left though. It seems the place really starts to pick up between 6-8pm. Much like any other popular restaurant, I suppose. The waterfront view is a nice touch as well. I wouldn't mind eating here during the peak of sunset one evening. We certainly plan on returning here in the future. Got my eyes on either the fried sea scallops or fish n' chips next. For now though, I'm giving Robert's Maine Grill 4 buttery lobster sliders on biscuits bursting at the seams out of 5. read more

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We usually drive up from Boston once or twice a year to Portsmouth and then lunch at RMG. I remember the last time being a bit disappointed but this time we were really disappointed. We both ordered crab and avocado sandwiches and they were basically bread sandwiches with a touch of crab and avocado. Why skimp?? read more

Robert's Maine Grill - Barely any crab and barely any avocado. Are times this tough up there they have to skimp on ingredients? - New American Near Me - Kittery, Maine

I love this place and hope to be back soon! The restaurant was adorable and such Maine summer vibes. Every inch of this place is covered in ocean decor and I'm obsessed. The staff is so friendly from the hostess to the bus boy and our waiter! The food was delicious and obviously so fresh. I got the crab avocado melt highly recommend! My only complaint was the service was a bit slow. We went at a not busy time 4:00 on a Monday but we did have a big group so mabey that was it. Regardless this place is wicked cute will definitely be back! read more

Bottom line, you get what you pay for. We loved our lunch and it was not cheap. I got the seared scallop which came with spinach, squash and a very light cream sauce that was so yummy. So yummy. Big scallops and many of them. Sauce taste was the star here. After I ordered it my server said it was one of her favorites, too. Definitely recommend this dish. SO good. Hubby got the fish Reuben sandwich. He really liked it. Fried fish dressed up as a Reuben. Really very good. He raved about the Cole slaw, too. The lunch menu is the same as the dinner menu. It is a really really big place. The room is large, high ceilings, and it isn't a quiet romantic place, which is fine. There is a central bar, lots of hustling and bustling and a great ocean vibe. Like lots of people on vacation and shopping looking for a rest and a great meal. Service was great, food was great only gripe is that is was not economical. Fancy restaurant prices for a place that is not fancy. We would go back and we both would order same dishes. To me that is 5 stars. read more

Robert's Maine Grill - Seared scallops with spinach, crispy potatoes, squash in light bacon sauce so so yummy! - New American Near Me - Kittery, Maine

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Food was perfect and the waitress was attentive, it was very busy and we felt a bit rushed, but it was noon and everyone wanted their lunch asap! We are a frequent diner and realize that, so we will definitely be back for this lovely restaurant read more

We stopped for lunch before proceeding to our summer rental in Harpswell. Although is was around 2 p.m., the restaurant was still quite busy with the lunch crowd. We were fortunate to find two seats at the bar and there was Heather presiding over it and mixing perfect libations. A year had passed plus a few months since our last visit but it was as if it were only last week. The oyster menu has expanded and choices included many new selections. We started with the "baker's dozen" of oysters and were not disappointed. The Mohegan Cliffs were quickly a favorite. The oysters were, as I mentioned to Heather, perfectly shucked with nary a speck of shell in any of them. My wife had the shrimp scampi and I had a favorite, the haddock Reuben which was excellent on grilled, seeded rye. Both were very good, well seasoned. Robert's never disappoints. Great ambiance, service and of course the food is consistently top notch. read more

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Robert's Maine Grill is good for what it is: A high volume, high turnover, crowded (in summer at least) tourist pit stop for good food, decent service, and decent drinks. I guessed what I was in for when we stopped here for an early dinner on our drive back to Massachusetts from Northern Maine. My expectations were pretty low. And, they exceed them. I enjoyed my Lobster Roll (hot buttered | add clam chowder | sub onion rings for fries) very much *except* for the clam chowder, which was potato forward and largley clamless. My partner enjoyed her Classic Caesar Salad (add Grilled Salmon), too. The facilities are newer (or recently remodeled) and well maintained; things were relatively clean for a busy place; but they could use tables with adjstable feet. We and lots of folks near us were stuffing napkins, etc., trying to keep them from rocking. Neither one of us were impressed with our choices, but neither were we disappointed (except for the aforementioned potato-forward clam chowder). And it's location was convenient: Easy off/on I-95. We're not going to hurry to go back, but nor will we avoid Robert's. read more

Robert's Maine Grill - Indoor back deck with A/C - New American Near Me - Kittery, Maine

We love this place. It's over an hour drive but the food is excellent and the restaurant feels good. Lots of yummy options up and down, from the raw bar to the fresh seafood to the fried seafood and beyond. We like the jambalaya - although would love a crispy crust! - lobster roll is good, raw bar is excellent. Something for everyone. Worth the drive. read more

The food was fantastic. We had the chance to compare lobsters from MS and ME. Maine lobsters definitely were tastier as well as a better value. Other notable menu choices included the fried calamari and cornbread (in fact we had two helpings!). Finally the blueberry pie with vanilla ice cream was a perfect way to end the meal. The service was top notch. Would recommend making a reservation since they do a steady business all day (the factory outlets are nearby). read more

The atmosphere and service here are both great! The food was fresh and very tasty. This was our third visit here and we left satisfied again! The steamers were great! We loved everything we ordered! read more

I came here with my friend for dinner and it was so nice. It was honestly one of the best places I've been to for lobsters. I got the stuffed lobster which was absolutely amazing and it was my first time eating lobster and they even gave you a little bib and a utensils to help you with it in a bucket to put the pieces. we got the crabcakes and the oysters and the blueberry pie as well which were all amazing. The food was very high-quality and the service was really fast and the ambience of the place was super cool because it seemed like it was modern but also old-school. read more

Robert's Maine Grill - New American Near Me - Kittery, Maine

It's losing points for me because of service, not for the food. I love their oysters. The last two times I've come to Robert's, I make a reservation, I'm seated, and then 15-20 minutes goes by, and not one server will even make eye contact with us. That's to say after 20 minutes, I have to get up, go to the front table and ask for a server to give us some attention. It's like this. It's the responsibility of whoever takes us to our table to tell the server that they've got a new customer. It takes an hour to get there, I'm not gonna wait another half hour just to get a drink. There's often two or three hostesses behind that little table up front, (doing what?) maybe they should learn the service side to make the restaurant better. Wake up, Robert's. read more