I really was lured into trying this restaurant by being served their home made fudge out in the side walk. The candy was delicious. We sat out on the open patio which was a bit unnerving due to the fact that it slopes. It was a challenge getting out table not to wiggle. Other tables are built around large propane burners set into the table that produce a beautiful and romantic ambiance My meal started with a gazpacho. The flavors were well blended and a nice touch was a bit of sour cream in the center. My main course was the grilled chicken club sandwich. The chicken was tasty but the sandwich was not that flavorful. The bread soon became very soggy with the bottom being so thin that it absorbed all the juices of the tomatoes, thus making it impossible to eat without a knife and fork. There was also avocado that was tasteless and only added to the sogginess. Another factor that contributed to an over all negative experience was our server. She seemed in a great hurry to bring out our food. Our meals arrived before we were even half way through our soup. Balancing all the dishes on a small wiggly table wasn't easy. Our server did ask if we liked our meal. We said it was ok. Two minutes later she brings our check to our table! She never bothered to ask if we wanted any coffee or dessert! We never were even given the opportunity to see a dessert menu so I have no idea what this restaurant offers. I mentioned that I felt rushed and was dismayed about not being asked about wanting dessert and coffee. Our server never made any attempt to rectify the situation so we paid and left. Her tip reflected my displeasure and I wrote a note on the receipt as to why my tip was so low. I will not return to this restaurant. You only have one chance to make a good first impression and they blew it. read more

Awesome food ... great owners ... love this place - we have eaten here twice on this trip and both times were great - bar is awesome

This is a winner! Service was excellent, which we greatly appreciated after a complete absence of service at a nearby restaurant we visited just prior to coming here. The fire tables outside are fun, and the whole place has a great ambiance. We had the lobster bisque- very delicious, rich, and heavy with chunks of lobster, and split the fried fish platter ( shrimp, haddock, clam, and scallops). We loved everything. And how do you top this- they bring small fudge samples to you after the meal! Highly recommended! read more

This place is by far underrated here on yelp. We went twice on vacation. The staff was so nice and accommodating with my family and I. They made space for our baby carriage and everything outside by the fire pits. The lobster bisque was to die for with huge chunks of delicious lobster in it. I HIGHLY recommend this place :) read more

The worst! We were seated right away, but right after we placed our order a huge party came in. Not only did they forget my food.. But my son was missing half his meal. I asked for mine to be wrapped up (by the time the waiter came back, everyone in my party was finished) and was told that they had not started my meal yet. I was sick to my stomach from the appetizers that the table shared. Waste of money read more

Do not recommend especially with young kids! It took nearly 50 minutes for food to come after ordering. We have 3 children 6 and under. We asked for our kids food to come as soon as it was ready. It didn't come until 10 minutes after ours. By that time our youngest was meltdowning so I asked to take mine to go which took another 10 minutes to wrap up. As for the food, our son's grilled cheese was made with a hamburger roll of all things and not even a quality one. Our other son's hot dog also came on the same hamburger roll! My baked stuff shrimp was small shrimp (likely found in a grocer's frozen food aisle) covered in stuffing. They were not apologetic and just kept saying it was busy. Definitely not worth the money. Several fine dining restaurants near by for the same price and would recommend those over this even with kids. read more

The fudge is amazing; we get some every time we're in town. This year, we actually ate in the restaurant. Outside, in the rain (there is a tent). The fire on the table helped us be dry, and the ambiance was great with the fire and the rain. I got a caprese salad, which was not a salad, but three generous slices of each of mutz and tomato and basil, with plenty of good balsamic glaze. read more

FOOD POISONING. This place is disgusting. I had the "famous" lobster role and broccoli salad and got food poisoning. I called the restaurant and the female I spoke to handed the phone to the manager telling her "this guy's an ass". I called to report an illness I received from dining at this terrible restaurant and was insulted instead. I ate ONLY the lobster role and broccoli salad I purchased here and have been laying horizontal the remainder of the day. I called to report it and was told that it "takes days" for food poisoning to develop. I'm glad the restaurant employs people with such extensive knowledge of gastrointestinal impairment. They must all be MDs. I wouldn't recommend dining at an establishment that treats its customers the way this one does. It's a direct demonstration of how little they care about the customer experience. The food the other members of my dining party received was also horrible. All the fried foods were dark brown because the restaurant uses old oil. They were heavy and sopping in grease. Thanking about dining here? Give it a pass and head to Cornerstone across the street. They serve untainted food and their staff doesn't insult you. read more

I am also another that is surprised by the bad reviews. My family and I stopped in for dinner while in town on a vacation and had excellent service, food, and drinks. The atmosphere was just the icing on the cake. We started with coconut shrimp and fried green beans, both had great flavor. I had the bakes shrimp stuffed with crab and I found it was cooked perfectly! I also would highly recommend the cucumber mint and elderflower martini. I thought it was delicious and refreshing! read more

Brian R. must be a friend of the owner. Seriously? They say the roll is freshly made -- it tasted fresh out of a plastic bag. Granted there isn't a lot of mayo, but there isn't a lot of lobster or more importantly FLAVOR! I felt like this lobster could have been frozen defrosted. It was just okay. There also was an annoying dog roaming around picking at the food under the tables and bothering all the guests. One woman had to move away from it so it would leave her and her two kids alone. I'd definitely say don't waste your money. Another $5 is worth a trip down the street to the Lobster Pound for some real Maine lobstah! Trust me on this, folks. read more

The "Jumbo" lobster roll I ordered which was 18.99 was just awful, served on a plain store-bought bulkie roll and was filled with a bland and generic lobster filling that could have been straight out of a bag - What a terrible waste of money and time, don't bother with this place They even say they've won an award for the past 8 years for their lobster roll, who was the competition I wonder, McDonalds? read more

Ok we went here for lunch today. The bartender did not know how to make drinks and spent most of his time talking to other staff. Then he broke a glass trying to show off over 5he ice. He did not empty , throw out LL THE IDE JUST PICKED OUT THE PIECES AND CLOSED IT BACK UP to serve everyone SO NO DRINKS. then Our food came my partner has fish and chips and the French fries came out cold. We finally broke him away from visiting to tell him and said he would let kitchen know. He did not. Then again we had to break him away from visiting to get our check. Then I asked him what kitchen said he said I forgot. I will go check now and then offered to cook extra fries as we walking out the door. Awful service and not good food read more

Should have eaten at the piano bar across the street, we visited on fourth of july weekend it was raining and the patio awning was leaky. The sign boasted good buns... that really was the best part of the food. The meal also came with a tortilla sized slice of watermelon. The chicken on my sandwich was dry. I left hungry :o( read more

To be served food with an hour wait is unacceptable. The excuse Memorial Day weekend yet tables were 20% empty. This is an excuse and it should have been an apology. Management needs to address this and get off their money to hire some help. When one of the sandwiches came, only one half had meat on it. We had to flag waitress down for more water. read more

From the hostesses, to the bartender, to our server to the owner Laura....the service was amazing! My wife and I had the clam chowder and fisherman's platter which were both excellent! We will definitely be back! read more

We had a late afternoon coffee/hot chocolate stop here which was very pleasant. They have outdoor seating of adirondack chairs surrounding an outdoor chimney which was perfect in the chill afternoon. However, the actually drinks themselves were just OK. They ring a bell if you tip them, so be prepared to leave your change less you be the only schmuck not to get the ring of thanks! read more

Went for dinner with family. Service was good. Server was one of the owner's sons. I like seeing a hands on approach when the extended family work in the business. My husband ordered the seafood specials of the night ( cod) excellent choice, perfectly cooked. I ordered a hamburger and it came perfectly cooked as well. My only negative comment was the clam chowder. It had a bit of a vinegar taste to it. My husband did not like it either, however my daughter loved it. read more

After having lunch, I signed the check but the server didn't charge my credit card the correct amount. After I pointed out the error, he assured me he credited my account and then charged me the correct amount. The credit never happened and even after phoning the restaurant I still haven't received my credit. No one answers the phone and the voicemail is full. Must be they're out of business now, if not, stay away. read more

Beautiful restaurant with lots of fire pits on the deck and a gorgeous bar. The bar tender was excellent. The lobster bisque and fall special flatbread were perfect. We went on a weeknight and it was busy, but not crowded. read more

WOW! Our experience at Rose Cove last night was phenomenal! We loved the outdoor table with the fire pit in the middle! From the beginning the hostess was so cheerful; it was busy but she kept smiling! Our waitress was so sweet! We ordered and appetizer which came super fast! And it was delicious! The scallops and bacon melted in your mouth! Let's talk about dinner! WOW! I had the baked haddock with the broccoli salad and mashed potatoes. It was the best baked haddock I think I've ever had. From the mustard glaze and crumb topping to the creamy mashed potatoes! Simply amazing! My husband and our friends ordered the Surf and Turf. The lobster was plentiful and delicious! We can't wait to come back to Rose Cove! Be kind if you have to wait! It is SO worth it!! read more

The crab cakes were amazing!! And the garden salad was the bomb! Be sure to have the fudge!!! It is incredible! Will definitely be back!!!

Totally incredible food!!! NEVER a bad meal here! Clean... well appointed décor... awesome service. The BEST restaurant by far in Ogunquit, Maine. Anyone who gives this location less than 4 stars, needs to continue their life eating in McDonald's and Wendy's. I can't wait for next summer to get here! read more

Great atmosphere, Loved the fire pit. And it's byob which isn't advertised but such a great option. The food was good and the staff was great. Very accommodating. read more

Rose Cove Cafe - Haddock sandwich and chicken veggie melt. Mmmmm - Seafood Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

Love this place. Staff amazing. Food is so good Owner is so family oriented !!! Their fudge samples they walk around and offer is amazing omg !!! We Will be back. By far my best dining experience ever !! Unforgettable. read more

The redeeming aspect of this restaurant is the outdoor environment. There is wonderful stone tables with a fire pit built in. The food is average - nothing to rave about, and the service is rather slow. Not a must stop, you won't miss anything if you don't eat here. read more

This place is wonderful! Yummy fudge (they sell it too!) is provided as you arrive and you are welcome to take more while you wait seated by a nice fire pit. The ambiance of the fire lit tables under tent covered seating makes for an awesome and cozy setting. The food is great too. Love the scallops wrapped in bacon, the lobster bisque, and the coconut shrimp. This place is a must whenever we visit! read more

Rose Cove Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

Delicious food! Excellent, friendly service. We found the wait staff to be attentive, engaging, and highly friendly. Portion sizes were extremely generous. Outdoor ambience was really lovely and COVID conscious. read more

Love the food and atmosphere here!! The fireplaces at every table are so nice, and the baked seafood dishes are amazing. Definitely recommend! read more

My mom & I visit Ogunquit once a year. We always make it a point to have lunch here. We always get clam chowder, lobster bisque, and the broccoli salad. Everything is so delicious!! Thevfudge is really yumny too. Looking forward to eating here in 2 wks!! read more

Rose Cove Cafe - Lobster bisque with a heart made from a drip from my new England clam chowder :) - Seafood Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

Delicious food and drinks. Even better service! Our parents went earlier in the evening and the adult kids went later. Both parties had the pleasure of being waited on by Kyler. He was a gem. We were all well fed and very well taken care of. Highly recommend! read more

Excellent food, wonderful atmosphere and great service! Hostess was so kind and went out of her way to give us a space to wait inside on a very, very rainy day. read more

Super cute place, love the tents outside for outdoor dining. It was fun to people watch and it was a relaxing environment. I had the haddock tacos which the server recommended and it was outstanding, my husband had the haddock sandwich which he enjoyed. My daughters both had the macaroni and cheese- one adult portion and one from the kids menu. They loved it. A bonus at the end was a small plate full of complimentary fudge- 3 flavors for each of us. Fun cocktails as well, they even made my daughter's chocolate milk look like a fancy drink with swirls of chocolate around the inside of the glass- nice touch. read more

Best fish and chips ever. Baked haddock was phenomenal and the fries were fantastic as well. Prices are great too honestly, and fire places at outdoor tables were so nice read more

Oh wow! The food here is wonderful!! I had the haddock taco with mango jalapeño cabbage slaw and black brand. Yum. Tasted my husbands clam chowder. Delicious. read more

Mildly disappointing--we apparently had an unseasoned server who didn't put much thought into our food allergy/preference concerns. Served us two dishes with garlic after expressly stating neither of us wanted anything that had garlic, even in small amounts. On the whole their food is good, with adequate portions. The gratis, made-on-site chocolates were magnificent. read more

Ask for Veronika's section she's super sweet and made sure we had a great experience. Apps were delicious and drinks are great!!

My husband and I are locals and live down the road from Rose Cove. We saw they did a ton of renovations this winter and wanted to stop by for an easy lunch. Rose Cove well beyond exceeded our expectations. First of all the hostess (Emily I think?) is what solidified our plans for stopping in. We were greeted with some divine fudge samples and she genuinely made us feel like they wanted us to come in and have lunch with them. With all the restaurants so busy it's easy to feel like a number sometimes- not here. The wait staff was awesome and the restaurant was top notch- atmosphere a 10/10, cleanliness 10/10, and let's not forget about the food! At this point they could've served us canned tuna on white bread and we would've been impressed with the place, but honest to goodness the meal was so delish! Like I said, we are locals, so spoiled by seafood- my husband took one bite of his haddock sandwich and seriously says "omg this is the best haddock sandwich I've ever had!" We also had the broccoli salad, cocktail shrimp, and coconut shrimp. Every.Single.Thing.... was outstanding. This place is a not-so-hidden gem that will make your trip to Ogunquit complete. You're missing out if you don't stop by. read more

Rose Cove Cafe - Coconut shrimp and haddock sandwich with broccoli salad. - Seafood Near Me - Ogunquit, Maine

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Great atmosphere!!! Out door seating is great with small fires at the table and great adult beverages. Food was great. Had surf and turf everything was cooked perfectly. Would def come back again. read more

Excellent food! Best seafood meal we've had on our Maine vacation. My friend and I both had the Crab stuffed lazy lobster dinner. Absolutely fabulous! I had fries and a side salad with fresh blueberries and raspberries with the Raspberry vinegarette. My friend had fries and the broccoli salad which was wonderful as well. And to top it off, a piece of complimentary fudge for dessert. You must try this restaurant when in Ogunquit. You won't be disappointed!! read more

We stopped at Rose Cove on a Sunday afternoon of April 29th. This is still considered "off-season" for Ogunquit. We ordered the grilled cheese and tomato along with clam chowder and the fish and chips. Sandwich okay served with fries, pickle and wedge of watermelon. Clam Chowder was very good and fish and chips very fresh with a broccoli salad. Overall, not a bad place and might return. read more