Fish & Whistle is one of our favorite spots in Southern Maine. We've been coming back for a couple…read moreof years now and it's never once let us down. I love that the menu keeps things simple but still rotates in new specials, so there's always something fresh to try. The fish sandwich is the move if you want a classic: massive portion, packed with flavor, total bang for your buck. The squid marinara is my other go-to, lighter than the sandwich but just as satisfying every time. Even the fish and chips, which my friends usually order, come out in portions that feel almost too generous. It's got a laid-back, no-frills energy that fits the food perfectly. You order up at the counter, but they'll still bring everything to your table, and the staff keep checking back in without being asked. The bar area has its own charm, and once summer hits the outdoor tables turn into the best seat in the house on a sunny afternoon. Fair warning: the space is small, so weekend crowds can get tight, but it's worth the wait.

So so so yummy! Went right when they opened on a Wednesday and the service was very quick. You…read moreorder at the counter and they bring the food to you! I recommend Fredos famous fish dip! They also have an AMAZING jalopeno hot sauce that we put on everything! I was very cute in the inside and the service was also lovely.

The food was amazing...fresh and plentiful. I had the haddock bites and my husband had a combo…read moreplate, fried whole belly clams and shrimp. The best we've had. The service was excellent, friendly, knowledgeable and just couldn't do enough for you. Can't wait to go back!

A summer tradition! Baked Stuffed Lobster and hardshell Twin Lobster meals at The Claw. Mai tai to…read morewash it all down. Can't beat it. Order meal at counter and sit and order more drinks with server. And tip the server on everything (all food and drink) at the end. Easy-peasy!

You won't be disappointed We Stopped in wells beach lobster…read moreby the pound. They were Friendly, accommodating, super clean, the food was sone of the best we've had in a long time g time. We got haddock nuggets with fires & coleslaw plus home made chips. We are going get a vat of clam chowder for supper tonight. You can sit inside or outside & enjoy the amazing view! They have live lobster which they will cook.

Laughably bad. Stay far, far away and seek seafood anywhere else…read more The chowder was thick and gloopy, barely room temperature. Definitely not made in house. The half pint of "scallops" were all PIECES and adductor muscle. Complete scam. No lemons or coleslaw and the tartar sauce comes pre-made. Fish sandwich was fine.

Checked out Jumpin Jakes on advice from some friends that used to camp at Wild Acres right…read morenext-door. Unfortunately, this was not a memorable experience. We waited 15 minutes for a waitress to take our drink order and another 15 minutes to get our drinks. The seafood stew was very good! My drink was good, but the clam-scallop plate was Not Good.... the clams had way too much breading and chewy while the breading for the scallops fell right off them. The place wasn't terribly busy but busy nonetheless. Seems like they're understaffed. So I give 2 1/2 stars just for staff effort with a overall 3 star rating but not much more. May give them another try but not certain about that :(

We had a good time at Jumpin' Jakes in Old Orchard Beach. We got dinner and drinks here plus played…read moresome trivia. I thought the food was good, but service was lacking; not for lack of effort though. The staff was really busy at the time of our visit and I think our poor server just got overwhelmed. It didn't help that we had a group of eight with various orders and preferences. This appeared to be a popular local hangout. This is a low-key, humble, casual restaurant and bar. They had a pool table, a couple dart boards and other games, a bar with TVs to watch sports, and a fairly spacious patio with an outdoor bar too (the outdoor bar wasn't in use during our visit). The place was well-worn and showing its age. If you're visiting from out of town like we were, I wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but it suited our needs for a quick and easy dinner and drinks out, close to our Airbnb in Scarborough. $24.95 twin lobster was advertised on the street sign. A couple folks in our group ordered that and it looked fresh and delicious. I didn't try any because I'm allergic to lobster. Instead, I had the Blackened Haddock dinner for $26.95. It consisted of a pan-seared haddock filet with mild house blackening seasoning, topped with "fresh" chopped pineapple cucumber salad. The entree came with two sides. I chose a Garden Salad and the "Vegetable of the Day." I asked what the Vegetable of the Day was and was told Green Beans; it was actually Broccoli (as I discovered when my plate hit the table). Everything was good. Four out of five stars for the food. The Haddock tasted fresh and was nicely cooked. The chopped pineapple cucumber salad on top was indeed "fresh" as the menu stated. I love salads and really enjoyed the simple Garden Salad. The portion size was generous. The salad included fresh spring mix, cucumber, shredded carrots, red onion, grape tomatoes, and crunchy croutons. I got mine with ranch dressing. Just a solid side salad. Overall, the Blackened Haddock entree was filling and satisfying. Others in our group got things like the Fried Haddock Bites special ($14.95), Clam Chowder ($7.50 cup, $9.95 bowl), burgers ($14.95 to $18.95 each depending on size and cheese), and more. Jake's serves various other seafood and pizza too. We got several drinks, mostly beer and some cocktails (e.g., Moscow Mule). I had a Diet Pepsi. I got the impression that everyone in our group liked their food and drink OK. The trivia was fun, but I'm not sure how reliable and fair it was. Like every other place, I know they had an outside guy run it, but we were lightning quick (instant) on some answers and of those, only one, maybe two, registered a win. I don't know if the other teams were just that good or if the tablet devices and/or wireless network were having issues. Regardless, our team, the Maine Men, had fun. There were about a dozen teams. Good turnout. Everyone we interacted with was friendly and welcoming -- the hostess, our primary server, and other servers/workers.

The shrimp tacos were by far my favorite meal I had on our Maine trip this year. We love sitting…read moreoutside with the beautiful view and pet friendly tables. The food takes a little while to come out but that's because everything is made fresh. The market inside is stocked with everything you need and we can't wait to return!

I've been going to "the Pool" most of my life, and experienced all the different iterations of this…read morerestaurant - even when it was a little fried seafood stand where the real estate shop is now! Overall, this place is solid - prices are 20-30% higher than you'd find at seafood markets in town, but the location is beautiful, so I get it. I really like the shrimp gazpacho salad and salmon salad, when they have them. The lobster roll is fine, nothing too innovative or anything. Perhaps just get a small bite (the fries are great!) and enjoy the scenery outside.

The family wanted burgers and fries, where else but Rapid Rays. Great food and service always…read morebeyond excellent. You get your food very quick and very tasty. We always love to get Rapid Rays. Looking forward to our next visit.

Simple and you get what you order. Classic burger and dogs which are surprisingly hard to come by…read morefor some reason. Sort of pricey for what it is

I've been back to Bull N' Claw many times over the years, and it has become one of those places I…read morecan always count on for a great meal and friendly service. The highlight for me is, without question, the two-foot lobster roll. It's huge, loaded with fresh lobster from end to end, and served on a perfectly soft sub roll. Every time I order it, I'm reminded why I keep coming back. It's not just a novelty because of the size. It's genuinely delicious, generously filled, and an incredible value for the amount of lobster you get. It's easily one of my favorite lobster rolls anywhere. The restaurant has a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere that's great for families, couples, or anyone looking for a relaxed meal. The staff is consistently kind and attentive, and Barb always stands out. She's warm, friendly, and genuinely makes guests feel appreciated. It's refreshing to find a place that's been so consistent over multiple visits. Great food, generous portions, and people who clearly care about their customers keep me coming back. If you're in the area, don't leave without trying the two-foot lobster roll!

This trip was disappointing although the food tasted good but it was overcooked. Stuffed scallops…read morehad a smear of stuffing(not enough to even taste) and the scallops were rubbery. Broccoli needed seasoning and that leads to my next issue. Not good leadership in the dining room, salt and pepper shakers did not match and were filthy and empty. Left over Xmas light in greens, half were burned out. The manager needs to take a step back and take a detailed look at the place. A good place for seniors as the prices are quite reasonable. Service was ok. She was scattered and took a couple of tries to get water and had to flag her down to pay the check. Older blond lady. Overall ok.

Great sandwiches! Fast service! Online ordering works well. Highly recommend…read more Thank you

After reading about how great the sandwiches are at Bennett's store…read more We came for the1st time here the other day. Tremendous bread. I had a steak n cheese loaded & my significant other had a tuna sub with L,T& Onion. Great sandwiches. We drove down to the beach & enjoyed our sandwiches.(well we saved the other 1/2 for dinner later that evening. Truth be told my steak n cheese didn't light a candle to a true cheesesteak from Philadelphia,PA I ended up eating one or two bites of it throughout the night & honestly the sandwich tasted better after it was sitting in the fridge for some time.