Stopped in for dinner as we were driving to Ogunquit. No reservation but we sat at the bar. Restaurant is very clean, not too loud. They have an upstairs and downstairs seating area. The service was very good, our bartender was attentive throughout our dining experience. The food was amazing and came out pretty quickly. We had a lobster roll (ordered warm) which was buttery, if you like it that way & Haddock tacos. My martini was very strong, maybe a little too much for myself, but not complaining! For dessert, we split the blueberry cheesecake, it was DELICIOUS. Would definitely return here if I was driving back to Maine in the future. read more

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First the good, Clam Chowder, definitely not the best I had on our trip to Maine but pretty good. The blackened Haddock Sandwich, had all the makings of a delicious sandwich but the fish was so heavily seasoned that that is all you tasted. Way too much seasoning and I'm not new to blackened style fish. The coleslaw was delicious but who goes just for the coleslaw. Fried Chicken, fair. Service- fair, Ambiance- great! Loved it. read more

Posh and stately 2-story space on route one amongst the outlets, with convenient parking and a menu that's admittedly upscale, but that's also approachable for various tastes. -- Ginger Sunset (mocktail): A pinkish red concoction with a strong kick from ginger beer and cranberry. Reasonably priced at $4. Tasty. -- Clam Chowder: They say you can never be too rich or two thin, but this chowder is too thin. Broth more milky than clammy or potatoey. On the plus side, it did have a good amount of clam bits, but that didn't overcome the lack of flavor and texture in the broth. -- Crispy Calamari: Good mix of rings and legs, with crunchy batter and a zippy red pepper dipping sauce. Not a world beater, but a solid rendition. -- Fish and Chips: Okay, here we have something truly impressive. They proclaim it on the menu as "Maine's best fish and chips," and they might actually be right on this. Thick, light, crunchy batter with fairly thick, very tender, and very juicy fish underneath. Excellent flavor and texture. The coleslaw was crisp and well dressed with a thinned-down, slightly-sweetened mayo condiment. Tasty and refreshing. The fries were not only frozen, but the (ugh) coated kind. Pairing that superb fish with these fries was like putting bumper stickers on a Ferrari. But very high marks for the fish. -- Blackened Haddock Sandwich: This fish was also impressive, in thickish well-seasoned chunks, even if not blackened as listed. Lettuce, tomato, a spicy horseradish tartar, and a buttered/toasted bun rounded out the flavor nicely. The onion rings (a $6 upgrade from fries) were a good version if you like the thick, puffy, beer battered style. Served with a chipotle aioli or similar thousand-island-ish dipping sauce. Pleasant space. Decent service. Decent-enough meal, with FANTASTIC fried haddock on the fish and chips, but too many things "off," especially at premium pricing, to go higher than 3. read more

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Brussels sprouts are good, but not crispy. Great selection of local beers. The halibut in brown butter sauce was delicious! read more

Robert's Maine Grill - The halibut in brown butter sauce (half eaten in the photo!) - New American Near Me - Kittery, Maine

The food at Robert's Maine Grill was excellent, as it usually is for us, but the service on this visit felt off from the moment our server approached the table. His replies were delayed, his tone was monotone, and he did not seem confident with the menu. When my wife asked if they had the blueberry beer, he took the menu from the table and stood there reading it silently instead of checking with the bartender. Later, when my wife went to modify a dish, he said he was not sure they could do that. She told him, "I know they can. I do this every time I am here," and that is when he mentioned he had only been working there a few months. It explained the uncertainty, but it did not make the interaction smoother. The strangest moment was when I said I did not like the club soda. He came back and said, "Since you do not like the club soda you will not like the flat water, so I brought you a sparkling bottle instead since it is the same price." It was not rude. It was simply a very odd assumption and not something I have ever had a server decide on their own. On the positive side, the star of the meal, and honestly every time we come, is the shrimp cocktail. Huge shrimp served over crushed ice with cocktail sauce and extra horseradish. The shrimp were incredibly fresh, very firm, and had that perfect crunch with each bite. Absolutely delicious. The kitchen continues to deliver, and the rest of the staff seemed great, but the service at our table did not match the usual experience. We will be back for the food, especially that shrimp cocktail, but hopefully with a more confident and consistent front of house experience next time. read more

Best food! Great blackened Haddock sandwich with awesome fries. Loved the Lobster Cobb salad, and the best clam chowder I have ever had! Also our server was amazing!! read more

Service is absolutely fantastic. We sat at the bar with Heather. Ordered dozen oysters, fresh! Crab cakes, probably some of the best I've ever had. Not bready, not soggy, perfect crisp and the aioli was splendid. Drinks were superb. Will absolutely be back. Ambiance is casual, with a classy twist. read more

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

Visiting Maine for few weeks. We made reservations at Robert's and were seated promptly. Reservations are recommended as they were busy. Ambience was very nice. We started with the clam chowder which was the best ever with lots of clams with a creamy broth. The scallops and lobsters were delicious! Our waitress was very attentive and food service was timely. Considering the fresh quality of ingredients, prices are very reasonable. It was a very enjoyable dinner. read more

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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This is a great restaurant to go to, they have the raw bar and also a full bar, you are out overlooking water, and the staff is very friendly food and service are great read more

I didn't get to try the food on this day because the hostess said they had no tables for one except in the bar. She wouldn't even wait list me. Well I eat at a table there by myself for years without an issue, and I'm a full time resident. So when winter gets here next week and the tourists vanish, you won't have my support. read more

Lobster roll was good. Lobster Mac and cheese was supper dry and instead of cut up meat throughout the dish it had whole lobster claws on top of the dish. Filet was ordered medium came out raw. Sent back to finish cooking came out perfect and very tasty. read more

Decent establishment! Especially for welcoming out of town guests, with a representative local touristy menu. Haven't been back in a long time, as their food was consistently SO salty to an absolute extreme. I imagine them piling it on, in the kitchen. Their lemon blueberry mocktail is SO good!! I remember having one of the best dining experiences due to one of their waitresses that I've ever had, she was exceptional! Great recommendation for tourists and atmosphere, but not as a regular occurrence. read more

Again another amazing dinner on our mini getaway. The beer battered fish fry was very crispy and the haddock was tender.. lobster was tender and amazing.. service was awesome! Dinner with a view 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

Despite what Yelp says, Bob's is not dog friendly. It looked nice from the outside though

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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Nothing to complain about, definitely nothing to rave about. I don't care how much dinner costs, I'd like a nice experience, and tasty food, and that's what we were hoping for. That's not what was presented. Maybe your luck will be better when you visit. read more

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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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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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

Food was delicious as always! Waitress was delightful. There was a nice view from where we were seated. The only complaint was the air conditioning was blowing directly on us and it was a bit chilly. Overall, I would definitely recommend Robert's. Whenever we are in town we are sure to stop for lunch! read more

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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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

Not a place I would recommend. I'm not sure what the hype is about this place. Extremely overpriced. A bowl of lobster bisque was $21, it was subpar and only had 3 little chunks of lobster in the center. A lunch for 4 people (we all had waters) was almost $200. The 'Haddock Ruben' is not a ruben at all, just call it a fish sandwich. The ranch dressing is basically sour milk with a little seasoning in it. The rest of the meals were just OK. The best thing we ate was the sweet potato fries, and those are from frozen. The only reason this has more than one star is because our server was really good. read more

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

While visiting Kittery, Maine, we stopped here for lunch, and we're glad we did. The food was very good, the portions were generous, and everything was fresh and flavorful. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. The atmosphere was fun, relaxed, and made for an enjoyable dining experience. We really enjoyed our meal and would definitely recommend stopping here if you're in the area. 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

All the years shopping in the Kittery Outlets and never stopped in here...everything was great! Food, Service, & Ambiance 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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Lobster was fresh and sweet. I enjoyed the stuff lobster but thought the plain one was enough food. Sides were delicious too. Don't skip the cornbread! read more

Robert's Maine Grill - 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

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

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 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

We go to Robert's each time we go to Maine. This is the first time there was not a wait. Some of our favorites were not on the menu any longer ( lobster slider). I ordered the lobster roll. It was not great. It was only the end part of the claws. For $38, should be fresher and other parts of the lobster. The onion rings were great. Waiter was fine. I may still go back but lobster roll was a disappointment. 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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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