Every single time we go up to Portsmouth, we make it a point to go to Gilley's. I don't often think…read morethat a place has five star food but this place absolutely counts. The french fries alone are why I love the place. They taste like they chopped a potato right there and tossed it into the frier. I'm sick of places that use the gross coated fries, Gilley's thankfully does not do that! It's a small little diner that's been around forever with only a few parking spots (like three or four) in a busy area of Portsmouth. The hours are a little wacky but it's always worth it. The fried egg and cheese and the grilled cheese are made about as perfectly as one could hope. Very greasy spoon diner type of grub. Reading some of the one star reviews, they seem to come from disgruntled people who have a weird agenda who also don't tip and are proud to mention it in their review... and this is the only place they've reviewed? Ignore them and just know the food is good. Only downside - It is cramped inside the little space. There are only a few (six?) stools inside - which is fine if the place isn't busy. I'd more recommend getting the food to go.

Gilley's was super hyped up but I just didn't get it. It's a cool experience given the history and…read moreold school setup, but I was disappointed. I think it is good after a night out kind of food, if you get what I mean. Simple, quick, and greasy. Now, I will say - I went with a large group of people one night after going on the harbor cruise and there was only one guy working. That man was the order taker, cashier, and cook, and everything else in between; he did a great job as far as handling the orders and getting the food cooked and out the door quickly, so kudos to him. Menu consists of burgers, hot dogs, fries, and some miscellaneous other items - again, very simple. Our group got a mixture of cheeseburgers, hot dogs, and fries - some "cheesy", others regular. I got a cheeseburger and regular fries. It was mediocre. Like I said, probably good after a night out food but for me, I it wasn't great.

Overall a wonderful experience. I will definitely be back if I'm in the area…read more Staff was super friendly and loved talking to us. They were also very quick, and very professional. The burger was one of the juiciest most wonderful burger I've ever had. The menu selection was very good, and I was put in a predicament where I didn't know what to order because everything looked so fantastic. The price was a little on the high side, but great for what you get. The ambience is nice inside, and they also have outdoor seating.

The owner is very well known for putting last minute, unplanned dishes together. He had very…read moresuccessful businesses in York, but due to the pandemic, two of them closed. He has since reopened a new business in the same location he had a taco place. (Of course, more than just tacos.) I was really bummed when that closed, but so happy he reopened into something new. The burgers are top notch. They are really good quality. Everything is fresh and made to order. We had a couple of his "off the menu" burgers and they did not disappoint. We also had a burger from the regular menu. I saw a FB post recently stating he created a Mexican dish that was being offered that day. Seriously, take it day by day and never go in with an expectation of what you "think" you will be ordering. He's full of surprises and we have never been disappointed with any dishes at any of his many business locations.

Been a few years. Place is still outstanding. Food is very high quality and a lot of care goes…read moreinto it. BLT is killer as are the onion rings!

Great sandwich spot. Very quick service. No photos of the home made potato chips - they weren't…read morearound long enough.

Trapped opened its yellow food trailer today, (June 27, 2024) next to the Southern Maine Lobster Co…read moreon US Route 1 in York. They serve up lobster rolls (mayo or buttered), fried belly clams (& rolls), crab rolls, smoked brisket brats, chicken fingers, lobster stew, lobster dip, lobster ABLT, chips, cookies, H-Jays frozen custard, soft drinks, lemonade and iced tea. At the time of this posting, their website was still under construction and they will be offering DoorDash delivery. There are picnic tables in front of the trailer. After an appointment nearby, I stopped by the Trapped in York Maine food trailer. I decided to order a Small Trapped Meal ($24 plus tax) with a Small Lobster Roll, bag of Cape Cod Sea Salt Chips, watermelon cubes, 2 homemade Maine spice cookies, and a fresh lemonade. My order was prepared to order in about 8 minutes. I enjoyed my food outside. The Lobster Roll (3 oz of knuckle & claw meat in mayo) on a toasted New England hot dog roll. The watermelon and chips were good sides for the Maine style lobster roll. The 2 homemade sweet Maine spice cookies were soft and chewy. The iced lemonade was refreshing, as I enjoyed the rest in the ride after finishing my meal.

I have been craving a good lobster roll all summer, but haven't been able to find one. I searched…read morehigh and low for one that had both claw and tail in it- that is what makes it excellent in my opinion, and finally found one here. I was excited to find out that they are in fact open on Sundays- so Yelp is wrong about that. I got the large which is 6 oz on a hot buttered brioche roll, which can be served cold with just mayo, or warm with butter. I opted for the latter. It was DELICIOUS - more tail than claw- which made me extra happy!! The service was outstanding, I believe the owner was there- but the young lady was also quite sweet. They answered all my questions, both on the phone, and in person. I also ordered the haddock and fries for tomorrow- but of course I tried it. So tender and flaky!! Their fries are hand cut, and have both sweet potatoes and regular potatoes. So good! Lunch is going to be great tomorrow! The place is a yellow food truck, so seating is casual at picnic tables. It is quite lovely! I was hungry- so I had already taken a few bits of my lobster roll- sorry about that haha

One of the best meals I've had in a while. Came for quick bit to eat and didn't want to leave. The…read moredrinks were amazing and the smash burger was delicious. They also had gluten free options which was amazing for me as someone who is allergic! The fries were cooked perfectly and the caramelized onions on my burger will keep me smiling for days. Could not recommend more!

We didn't try their food menu just their cocktails. We ordered an espresso martini and a gin…read morecocktail. The cocktails were standard and nothing to rave about. I heard their food is pretty good though. I would recommend this place if you're looking for quick drinks and pub fare.

Great food at Lee Frank's. Loved the old building, nicely refurbished and you could see into the…read morekitchen. The hamburgers are great. Very in-and-out. The rings were excellent with a crispy batter that ever so slightly held on to the rings. The hot dog was eh. The hot dog temp seemed off and the chili and cheese was just alright. Overall loved the place. And loved the story of the James beard society nominating the burger place instead of his upscale restaurant by mistake.

We had lunch at Franks today. Small menu but wow they do everything right! Smashburgers, hotdogs,…read moreonion rings,fries and shakes. I had a cony dog with cheese, onion rings and fries. Everything was yummy and I wish I had a smashburger also. They looked so good. Its a small dining room maybe six tables and some window bar height seats. You order and pay at the counter. Prices are very reasonable. Parking is a little tough but worth it. Cant wait to come back.

Wonderful setting General manager super nice guy and very…read moreindustry focused Food was good and tasty and servers were outstanding Great place to relax and watch the boats go by Food n wine prices very reasonable Thanks- great visit

Good cocktails and dockside/ocean views from the wharf. Service was friendly at the bar but once we…read moresat on the dock, no one came and checked on us. We will return for some food sometime soon.

We stopped here when we were visiting the area for the weekend after 4th of July rush was gone. We…read moredecided to eat in this a cute place with awesome food and staff! We love trying chef's own creative creations and this is exactly what we found her at Lexie's. We both ordered the Cucumber Mint Lemonade to start which were perfectly delicious for the hot weather that I'm not used too! We both ordered the Green Lantern Beanie - Vegetarian that was recommended to us when we couldn't choose. They were delicious and I will definitely get it again. My DH also got the French Fries which were Hot & Fresh but not for my mandatory low sodium, however the Green Lantern met! We usually don't get the same item so we can each try out something new - yes, just like Michael J Fox in Family Ties! We laughed when we saw that episode! Our server AM S and all the others were great! The restaurant and rest room were very clean! It was amazing the countless to go orders constantly being picked up while we were there! Thank you for a wonderful meal!

On our way up to Maine from Rhode Island, my husband and I stopped in Lexie's Joint in Portsmouth,…read moreNH for some lunch... burgers as it turned out. I found them on Yelp, and highly rated, so that was enough for me !! Not a huge menu, but we easily found what we wanted. The burgers were on the slightly smallish side (compared to others I've had), but they were delicious, and with the accompanying fries for me and onion rings for him, we certainly didn't walk away hungry. The "classic" burgers that we ordered were well represented with the ingredients we like (beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle with some "hush" sauce - essentially thousand island dressing). We loved every bite !! We'd return here in a heartbeat, so if ever we're up in that area, we'll be getting those burgers again. Yummm.