Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Shell Shack

    5.0 (1 review)

    Shell Shack Photos

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Shell Shack

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    Ask the Community - Shell Shack

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for New American 3,428 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Earth at Hidden Pond - Crème Brûlée

    Earth at Hidden Pond

    4.2(381 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$$$

    Have been wanting to return here quite some time my husband was able to get us a last-minute…read morereservation so we snagged it. The restaurant is cozy and beautiful at the same time. It feels like Maine with the wood logs as the decor and trees. We sat in the back room which almost gives a Maine camp porch vibe. There are two different Prix fix a three and a four. My husband got the three but I went with the four because I had heard some great things with the glazed carrots, I thought we could share them. Everything was wonderful but just too much food for me. I started with the tuna sashimi which was superb and my husband had the pork belly. I had the glazed carrots and they brought my husband glazed cauliflower on the house, loved both. My husband had the steak and I had the halibut and they both were delicious. My fish came with baby potatoes, I'm not a fan of those. Finally my husband had their famous glazed donuts, the plate was licked clean and I had the chocolate cake. I am gf so I could not partake in some of his items but he said they were delicious and Earth did a fantastic job ensuring my allergy safety. Can't wait to return.

    Food started strong then progressively went downhill. Service also started strong with the host,…read morebut once the server came over it became weak and continued to decline throughout the evening. He completely disregarded the other guest and only focused on my drink order, which felt disrespectful. After taking my order and walking awaynot once but twice, when he returned I had to ask, "Are you not going to take her drink order?" The tuna sashimi was great and the carrots were good as well. However, something about the halibut tasted off. I work with fish daily, and this personally was not it. I had one bite and could not continue eating it. The server boxed up the halibut for me, but then tossed a to-go container onto the table for us to box our own dessert, which felt inconsistent with the level of service. The bartender was wearing an H&H raincoat and appeared to be drinking on the job, while other female staff members were scrolling on their phones. Overall, not a great first impression. The ambiance itself was nice, but when you make an 8:30 PM reservation and receive a text at 7:30 PM saying your table is ready, it feels a bit off-putting. I had asked beforehand if anything earlier was available and was told no, so I intentionally booked later for an evening experience. Then upon arrival, the restaurant was fairly empty. Within the first few minutes of us being there, the kitchen doors were closed and cleaning was happening all around us. It created an unpleasant atmosphere for what was supposed to be a social evening out and a little hoorah celebration, and nothing was acknowledged by staff. It was clear that reservation notes or comments in chat of reservation were not reviewed. Overall, not thrilled with the experience. Been there, done that -- one visit was enough for me/us unless that 49-year-old male server Charlie learns how to properly serve guests and the kitchen team start to season the food a bit better. Would have been nice if Charlie checked in with us more like he did the other tables hence the eaves dropping to know more about him and the place. 4/10 experience, will not be back which is a bummer.

    Photos
    Earth at Hidden Pond
    Earth at Hidden Pond - Tuna sashimi

    Tuna sashimi

    Earth at Hidden Pond - Lobster

    See all

    Lobster

    Bandaloop

    Bandaloop

    4.4(108 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$

    Delicious! Very laid back cozy place with some great vegan options but the non-vegetarian items are…read morejust as good and well composed alongside the vegetarian bases. Great wine and beer lists and the service was prompt but not at all pushy. Great for a date night in a lovely and relaxed setting.

    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.

    Photos
    Bandaloop
    Bandaloop
    Bandaloop

    See all

    The White Barn Restaurant

    The White Barn Restaurant

    3.9(184 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$$$

    The White Barn is a place you go to have an experience and ours was a positive one. We ordered the…read moreblind chefs tasting, roughly 7 courses ranging in diversity from bite size to the main course. The food was creative and served at a good pace. The service was quite nice, it truly was a unique experience. I give it 4 stars simply because for the price, I'd expect everything to be perfect and there was on item in the tasting the neither myself nor my partner enjoyed as it tasted a little undercooked - it involved Lima beans. Other than that, I highly recommend this spot. Not a great place for kids. Dress nice and know that parking is easy. Settle in and enjoy a unique experience in a very pleasant ambiance.

    I've honestly needed a few weeks to process this visit because of how disappointing it was. We made…read morea reservation at The White Barn Inn Restaurant about a month in advance to celebrate my birthday, noting both the occasion and a simple seating request due to my husband's height. Upon arrival, we were initially seated in what felt more like a brightly lit, casual tavern or breakfast room, completely at odds with the refined dining experience we expected. Surrounded by families and very casual attire, it was confusing and frankly off-putting. After asking the host stand, we were eventually moved to the actual dining room, which was beautiful - dim, elegant, and exactly the ambiance we had hoped for. Service throughout the evening was polished and professional, and every dish was plated beautifully. Unfortunately, that's where the positives end. While we understand that tasting menus consist of smaller portions, each course, just two or three bites, was entirely forgettable. The flavors lacked balance and subtlety, which is surprising at this price point. The beef tartare in a cigar like wrapper was very mid. One of my early courses was a scallop dish, and the scallops were cooked so poorly they were the rubberiest I've ever had (an immediate red flag in a restaurant of this caliber). My main course, a tenderloin, arrived as an overcooked end piece. After sending it back and requesting rare, it returned slightly less well done, still an end cut, and completely overwhelmed by a salty, heavy red wine demi-glace that tasted more like something from a packet than a refined sauce. It was one of the least appetizing beef dishes I have perhaps ever had. The cheese plate featured Great Hill Blue which some might love but is available at my local Stop & Shop so didn't really knock my socks off, a boring cheddar and a third cheese I can't even recall. At a restaurant of this caliber, I was expecting a much more curated collection of exciting, super, stinky cheeses that one could not find at a chain grocery store. At nearly $700 for two people (with a few drinks and a multi-course menu), the experience simply did not come close to justifying the cost. The following night, we had a $200 dinner at Chez Rosa, the Little French bisto in downtown Kennebunkport. The meal there FAR surpassed this meal in both flavor and execution. Based on our experience--and what seems to be echoed in more recent reviews--the quality of the food here no longer matches its reputation or price point. This was meant to be a special occasion destination, but instead left us feeling frustrated and genuinely let down.

    Photos
    The White Barn Restaurant
    The White Barn Restaurant - Squid ink pasta

    Squid ink pasta

    The White Barn Restaurant - Table setting

    See all

    Table setting

    The Kennebunk - Salmon pinwheel!

    The Kennebunk

    4.0(55 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    We live down the street fron the kennebunk inn. We loved Acadame the former restaurant through the…read morepandemic. It was our go to takeout spot. But then the restaurant kind of failed us. I am happy to say for our family it is back. We went tonight and the food was really good and really well priced. We had the chicken wings, haddock chowder and fish and chips all were really tasty. But this is going to to sound weird. The cole slaw was the best I think I have ever had. I love mayo but this was not the mayo heavy type. Really awesome Ot sure if they have a new chef or what but if you are a local and have not gone to the tavern recently give it a go!

    Well......haven't been since the new owners took over. The tavern area is very bright, very white…read morewalls, not enough character for a pub. The floors were refinished, so now the pub and restaurant are all in the same big room. Some of the same staff is still there, though some key people were missing: the Irish bartender and the marvelous hostess who always greeted us with a warm smile. The menu was similar, with a few new items. I ordered the sweet potato soup (needed salt, not on table)and the salmon pinwheel, amazing flavor and cooked to perfection. My husband had the baked haddock, too lemony and salty. The potatoes were bland. There was an obnoxious man at an adjacent table, who was a tad inebriated and spoke too loudly. The staff seemed to know him and didn't seem to mind his awful behavior. He ruined my meal with my husband. So.....the food is good, but depends on what you order. Be careful where you sit. Need to work on consistency and hire more help!

    Photos
    The Kennebunk - Lobster White Pizza ($27): Lobster, Spinach, Roasted Tomatoes, Herb Infused Cream and Havarti, Drizzled with Truffle Oil. Yum!!

    Lobster White Pizza ($27): Lobster, Spinach, Roasted Tomatoes, Herb Infused Cream and Havarti, Drizzled with Truffle Oil. Yum!!

    The Kennebunk - Complimentary bread with soft butter!

    Complimentary bread with soft butter!

    The Kennebunk - Duck two ways with broccoli/apple slaw

    See all

    Duck two ways with broccoli/apple slaw

    Little Barn - Apple Crisp

    Little Barn

    3.3(30 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    My husband and I stayed at the White Barn Inn and had breakfast one morning here and loved our…read moreexperience. The staff is all so nice and accommodating. It's cozy. I got the avocado toast with lobster and delicious! My husband enjoyed his breakfast sandwich. We wanted to try the pancake but didn't want to get a full order so they let us order one pancake and it was perfect!

    Wow. What a rough dinner. Amazingly bad when you consider the price. We had a party of 4. Three…read moreordered a cocktail. Server brought them out and everyone had the wrong drink. She did not have a clue throughout the meal. Server was not friendly at all and didn't hit the basic steps of being a server. I expect much better from the White Barn. Our server at Allison's was literally 10 times better. Ordered Charcuterie as an appetizer. As you can see from the picture, it's not very impressive for $40. Server just plonks it on the table with no description of the meats. There's some pate looking substance behind the prosciutto. My wife and I can't quite make it out, so I ask the server. She says it's tomato puree. It's clearly meat, so I ask if she is sure and she says she'll check. Comes back to let me know it's meat something (we couldn't make it out). When I was done with my drink, she just came over and took the glass without asking if I'd like anything else. I stopped her and asked for another drink. She then turned to leave without asking if anyone else would like anything. All glasses were empty. This was how the whole night was. Entrees- my wife had a chicken breast that must have been about 3 ounces, I had a tiny lobster roll that was probably the worst value in town. It tasted "ok" but was small. Others had the burger- ordered medium came out well done, and steak frites- was pretty good For dessert, we tried the Going Bananas. Described as "dulce crémeux, bananas foster, banana ice cream." If you look at the picture, the banana looking thing is the dulce cremeux- this was pretty good. Then there is banana ice cream and a wafer. Nowhere is there "bananas foster" or even a banana. That wraps it up. Food and service will be better in most other Kennebunkport restaurants. Save your money and have less stress- eat elsewhere.

    Photos
    Little Barn - Short Rib Mac and Cheese

    Short Rib Mac and Cheese

    Little Barn - Fudge Torte

    Fudge Torte

    Little Barn - Charcuterie

    See all

    Charcuterie

    Shell Shack - newamerican - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...