Service: Excellent. No complaints whatsoever. The staff was attentive, friendly, and professional throughout the meal. Drinks: I ordered the Fog Cutter. While it was good, it wasn't my favorite margarita-style cocktail I've had. Appetizers: This was the highlight of the meal. The oysters were exquisite, and the watermelon greek salad was absolutely outstanding. The tuna crudo, however, missed the mark. The tuna was cut into overly large pieces and was heavily dressed with mayonnaise, which masked the fish's natural flavor. Dinner: This was the most disappointing part of the experience. The menu requires diners to choose pairings and build portions of the dish themselves, which felt like an unnecessary burden. When I go out to dinner, I'd rather order a thoughtfully composed dish than make multiple decisions about how it should be assembled. The broccoli side was also underwhelming and tasted very much like it had come straight from a frozen bag. I ordered the clam linguine, and while the pasta itself was solid, it came with only five clams, which felt sparse for the dish. Excited to go back again and try more dishes! read more

Went for lunch. Service was very attentive, space is attractive. Salmon on gyro was very good, but pita was stale and it lacked promised tzatziki and hummus. There was little to no sauce, just crumbled feta. The potato chips (tasted homemade) were delicious. Hoping they improve with time. Would return. read more

Signal Kitchen + Bar was one of the highlights of our trip to Kennebunk. We started with the oysters, which were incredibly fresh, followed by the octopus, which was perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. The king crab leg was the star of the meal, sweet, tender, and absolutely worth ordering. The food was beautifully presented, the service was attentive, and the atmosphere struck a great balance between upscale and relaxed. If you're looking for a memorable seafood dinner in Kennebunk, Signal is an easy recommendation. We'll definitely be back. read more

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I really love the way signal decorated this space, it is absolutely stunning! We came in for lunch on a beautiful day with our Bachelorette party and opted to sit outside which was perfect because they have a covered patio so it was very comfortable. Our waiter Ian was exceptional with catering to our party of 5 and really made our bride to be feel special. He was great with his wine and food recommendations and answered any questions we had. If he didn't know the answer he went and found the answer for us, truly incredible service. The bottles of wines we ordered were delicious so the wine list is beautifully done here. We opted for two orders of the burrata as an appetizer for the whole table. This was so delicious, perfectly cooked fresh tomato's and creamy burrata with perfect crunchy fresh bread. We also were brought the complimentary bread with olive oil, balsamic, and salt to put on it. For mains I got the falafel gyro which came with house made chips and this was so refreshing and delicious! The feta and tsaziki was so creamy and refreshing, all of the veggies were fresh and the addition of hummus was awesome. Falafel was perfectly made. I think the chips were my favorite part, you can beat a house made chip. Some other entrees we had were the kale ceasar add salmon, the patatas bravas, and watermelon salad add chicken. All were hits with our party. While we munched Ian made sure to refill out wine glasses and check on us. At the end they sent out complimentary champagne for our wedding party! This was such a great experience and absolutely delicious. I will be back to try dinner service and want to thank Signal for giving our bridal party such a special experience! read more

Signal - Champagne toast courtesy of our waiter - Seafood Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

We came here when it was Via Sophia, so figured we'd give it a try. The interior looks beautiful! We were greeted and shown to our seats immediately. Our waitress was Sandra who could not have been more friendly and attentive! We knew that they had only been open for a short while. I had read reviews and the scallops were given high marks. My husband ordered them and they were great! He had them with the bearnaise sauce on the side. He got the garlic mashed potatoes delicious. We did start with the watermelon salad that had been praised too. There were marinated green & Kalamata olives in the salad which I love but I'm afraid they had been marinated a little too long very spicy not to my liking. But the watermelon was delicious! We were served rolls to start, would have liked them to have been warm. I ordered a special for the day a corn chowder $12 that you could add lobster to for $10 more. Reasonably price and chowder rich and creamy. The warm dates small plate intrigued me I love dates so I ordered it. It had almonds, ham, and blue cheese. The presentation is beautiful, but it was difficult to eat because the dates were not cut up. I would've rather that they stuffed the dates with the almonds and blue cheese and wrapped it in some bacon would've been easier to eat. Not my favorite. Our neighbor got patatas bravas which they liked & raved about the broccoli too. Food was ok and I would go back again. Oh forgot the Comos were Excellent! The bartender knows his trade. Drink had the tiniest bits of ice in it to keep it cold and delicious! read more

Lovely atmosphere with pleasant, experienced server. Food was suboptimal. The salmon was presented with those fake brown grill lines and was pre cooked. It's so easy to serve fresh local veggies in the summer, but Signal chose to serve frozen veggies that were zapped, and drenched in oil. Gyro was a mountain of bland feta covering meager pieces of cuke, tomato, steak. We hoped dessert would save our experience; it did not. Churros were underwhelming and dipping sauces were unrecognizable. Everything about the meal was exceptionally disappointing. read more

The drinks were amazing!!! The apps were so good! Highly recommend for the drinks and apps! Service was prompt and friendly. Chill vibes easy entrance and parking. read more

I'm going to start this review by telling you I don't like seafood and finding a good steak in the Kennebunk/Ogunquit area is really difficult. Lost Fire is great but this place?!? If you haven't been what are you waiting for?!? We only found Signal because it's open later than most restaurants in the area. My daughter and I needed dinner and every other place we went to was full, so we figured we'd give it a try. After looking over the menu nothing really caught our eye until we saw another table ordering the warm donut dessert. At that point, it didn't matter what our main was that dessert was getting in my belly. We ordered the filet with mashed potatoes and an extra side of fingering potatoes because we couldn't decide between the 2. I really didn't care too much about dinner- that was until it arrived. It was hands down one of the best steaks I've had in my life. It was up there with Bistecca alla Fiorentina- IYKYK. Tender, full of flavor, you could have cut it with a fork and the béarnaise. Absolutely amazing! And the mashed potatoes 10 out of 10. It was beyond delicious. We only split our main to get dessert. There was no way we were leaving without trying the donuts! It was served with 3 large warm cinnamon sugar donuts. Along with vanilla ice cream, a blueberry compote and a sweet lemon cream sauce. It was heavenly, but still managed to not be too heavy. I will be dreaming about this meal until the next time we meet. Get to Signal already, what are you waiting for?!? The patio is adorable, service was amazing and the food?! Top notch. Keep knocking them out like that and you will have a full house every night. read more

Fantastic service - we loved our server, she was super friendly and fun. We were sadly disappointed by the food. The bread they brought out was amazing. But the croutons in the kale Caesar were basic store bought/what you'd get in a salad at Olive Garden. Would rather they leave them out. Tuna crudo is not actually crudo - it's poke style in a bowl with avocado and a smoky spicy mayo that tasted like bbq sauce. Ordered the king crab from the raw bar and it was one tiny leg for $75 - not at all what we'd expect or are used to from other places. Catch of the day was soft shell crab and these were excellent, the seasoning on the breading was insanely good. Diver scallops were phenomenal, huge in size and exactly the portion you'd expect for the price. Perfectly seared and buttery on the inside. Might be some of the best I've ever had. All of the sides were disappointing. Broccoli with pesto felt like someone microwaved frozen broccoli and tossed in a bit of pesto. Mushrooms weren't cooked long enough so they sat watery in their juice. Creamed spinach was fine, but none of these dishes were worth their $12 price tag. Rigatoni vodka was really good but a small portion - understandable all things considered. Overall, we had high highs and low lows. We love the atmosphere and the drinks were good, I thought the wine was excellent and some of the best I've had in the area on a "by the glass" menu. Not sure we'd visit again for dinner, but if they started doing a happy hour we'd absolutely come back to the bar for drinks and app bites! read more

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We've been coming to this location for decades. It was first Grudini's and then. Via Sophia. We've been for three weeks and eating all over town. This dinner was mediocre at best. The waitress couldn't answer any questions about the details of the entrées, including the specials. We have so many memories of previous experiences in this space and this was honestly extremely disappointing. We cannot recommend anyone spending their time or money at this restaurant! read more

I really wanted to love Signal, and I genuinely hope they succeed because Kennebunk needs great independent restaurants. The positives first: the space is beautiful, the atmosphere is inviting, the staff has been friendly on both of my visits, and the pricing feels fair for the area. Unfortunately, after eating there twice, the food has been consistently underwhelming. The steamed broccoli with pesto was clearly frozen broccoli florets that were still partially frozen when served, and there was no pesto. The filet arrived gray throughout despite having grill marks, lacked seasoning, and simply wasn't the quality I'd expect at that price point. The patatas bravas weren't really patatas bravas, they resembled smashed potatoes with a sauce that was just okay. The grilled octopus was served cold and lacked both the flavor and texture I was hoping for. My impression is that the menu is trying to be too many things at once. It's ambitious, offering everything from seafood and steaks to Spanish-inspired small plates, pasta, and gyros. Sometimes less really is more. I think the restaurant would benefit from a smaller, more focused menu that allows the kitchen to execute every dish consistently and at a high level. I'd rather see 20 exceptional dishes than 50 mediocre ones. I truly hope they find that sweet spot because the restaurant has so much potential. The foundation is there, a beautiful space, welcoming staff, and reasonable prices. I'll happily come back in a few months, probably this fall, and give it another try. I'm rooting for them and hope they're able to settle into their stride. read more

Just ok. Nothing outstanding. Swordfish average. Linguine and clams were flavorful but I shouldn't order fish on Mondays. Patatas were very good. Nice tomato sauce on them. Drinks were fine. Nice deck. read more

Very disappointed. First we were offered bread and then we were told it was not baked yet. Salmon and scallop portions were very small. Carrots were cold and sauces were bland. We will be taking it off our list. read more

Just had a fabulous experience at Siren ( down stairs lunge) with Sharon the bartender. A huge shout out to the manager (Parker?) who chased out the front door of the restaurant Signal after hostess telling us they were full. The manager in formed us of the lounge with a full menu. Great atmosphere, drinks, food, and service. read more

Got the falafel on pita - couldn't really eat it like a sandwich so had to try to cut it up and assemble individual "bites". There was almost no hummus on it - just a bit confusing. The $12 side of pesto broccoli was just a few pieces of broccoli in a small dish with the pesto being almost undetectable. One of the 3-4 pieces of broccoli was very large (not cut) and made me laugh when I picked it up -- had to work to break it apart in order to eat it. Food tasted fine - atmosphere is nice. But $12 for a few pieces of broccoli makes me wonder what they are thinking.... read more

On the positive side, the old fashioned was delicious, and the staff was very nice and friendly. However the food was really bad, and really slow. I had the lamb gyro, which was basically inedible. The pita was so stale, I couldn't even cut it with a knife. There was hardly any meat, and what was there was a couple of tough and flavorless cubes. It was easily the worst food I've ever ordered at any restaurant, and it took about 45 minutes to arrive. read more

We happened to feel like a cold beverage and stopped in. We sat on the patio and were served by Rebecca who was very knowledgeable about the wine. Its brand new and it's a great place. We had a beer and white wine (Grüner Veltliner - very good) oysters, shrimps (huge!) and tuna crudo. Very good, service was awesome and the vibe is very chill but elegant. Will go back when in the area.... umbrellas on the patio might be a good idea. It will get hot quick. Thank you and cheers! read more

I rarely write reviews but this experience was so bad, I hope they read this. Our dinner was just awful. Over cooked fish that clearly had been sitting for ages under a heat lamp. Same for the sides. Clams with pasta - only 6 over cooked clams on a bed of over cooked pasta. The place was freezing and dark, staff was nice but how far can that go when we were left waiting over an hour for food. Apologies came with the excuse the kitchen was "backed up" - I understand the teething of new place but this was beyond that. So disappointing! read more