The Ocean Roll

HUGE shout out to Michelle, Eli, Coop, Jessica and the ENTIRE staff at The Catch for helping us…read morehost a pre-wedding welcome party on 9/5/26! We wanted a casual, fun, typical Maine setting for our out-of-town guests and The Catch exceeded our expectations. The food was excellent - lobster rolls, grilled swordfish tacos, mini fisherman platters and of course...New England chowder! And whoopie pies for dessert! The new backyard patio provided beautiful views of the marsh and the fire pits and cornhole games added to the ambience. Our guests had such a good time and we're still getting compliments a week later. Everyone was so accommodating and easy to work with. Service was excellent! Thank you for a fun and memorable "night before!" Looking forward to visiting next year!! Fran, Josh and Lorianne

This used to be one of my favorite seafood spots, but apparently it was sold a couple years ago…read more Today is the first time we've gotten the chance to go and it was a disappointing and frustrating experience. I'd been coming here for at least 20 years, and in recent years it had been a favorite spot to eat outside when traveling with my dog. But now, we are not allowed to eat outside with a dog. Instead we had to order to-go and then walk down back to a 'dog area' which is a spot to the left of the building, below the parking area with one picnic table and some chairs in the woods. It was a beautiful sunny day, but we were getting eaten alive by no-seeums, which is not a nice experience when paying $100 for 1 meal with 6 scallops, 4 small pieces of fried fish, fries and slaw, an order of onion rings, a small clam chowder, and 2 beers. And $50 for a small lobster, an ear of corn, and an iced tea. I get that this is a tourist area, but $12 for a beer in a plastic cup and a $7.50 up charge for 6 scallops while being banished to a buggy spot that made eating very uncomfortable is a big no thank you for me. Crossing this place off my list, sadly. The upgrades and changes to this place are not a bonus at all. I'm sad that a place I always felt was friendly and welcoming is now overpriced and we all felt like we were being treated as second class citizens.

World' best tartar sauce!

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Alisson's Restaurant

4.1(1.3k reviews)

4.1 mi

We stopped in to grab dinner on our first night in Kennebunkport. Yelp showed good reviews and it…read morewas across the road from our Hotel. My husband ordered the street corn lobster roll. Wow. What a delicious twist on lobster rolls. Toast was crispy and buttered nicely. Packed with juicy fresh lobster meat. The street corn flavor was a little spicy but perfectly seasoned. I ordered the lobster ravioli. Oh. Wow. The homes pasta pockets wee cooked to perfection. There can always be more lobster in any dish. But honestly, good amount in the dish & sauce. Sauce was creamy. Seriously almost tasted like clam chowder on top. Service was very prompt. We actually used the Yelp "join the waitlist" and was able to skip waiting in line. We had a drink at our hotel bar until it was time. Worked perfectly. Ambiance is a little deceiving for the delish food. It's more of a bar & small diner atmosphere. But the food and staff are great!

Alison's is a popular spot right in town. It's a family styled restaurant with a large bar area…read more It's the locally owned equivalent of an apple bees type place. You can expect kids to be there and a placemat that you can color on. It's not my vibe but everyone working there was very quick, friendly and helpful. I'd always give the thumbs up for a family as it seems like a local favorite but there are other options that I personally prefer as a person without kids.

Downstairs bar n seating

Lobster Roll Trio....Heaven X 3

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Clam chowder

Heckmans - Kennebunkport

4.5(11 reviews)

4.7 mi

Food was ok, but nothing to rave about. It was a bit salty…read more Waitress was nice but forgetful. The outdoor seating was nice but bugs weren't so nice. Not sure it's worth returning.

Drinks where okay. Husbands first Long Island to the second tastes different…read more I had a few seasonal drinks : apple cider marg was super Smokey not my favorite. And I had a the pumpkin spice espresso martini I had to choke down

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Somethin’s Fishy

4.9(14 reviews)

0.8 mi

Great fried food ... very reasonable prices ... generous portions ... owned and run by a lovely…read morecouple. You won't be disappointed.

Delish! Fast, yummy and friendly service. The seafood chowder was fantastic! We'll be back!read more

Seafood Food Truck

Fish fry.

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Port Lobster

4.2(127 reviews)

4.9 mi

Port Lobster Shack Reasonable prices larger quantities and…read moregreat prices. Would recommend had the fried clam basket with fries. Large portions and very delicious. You get your money's worth here.

Used to love this place! Was our go to for amazing lobster rolls & chowder. Went there just the…read moreother day. Whole new set up. Totally different. Asked for some lobster rolls. Woman behind the counter looks at us.... "My kitchen's not open today." That was it.. no explanation, no could I get you anything else?This was on Thursday , September 24th. Evidently new owners. Bummer. Will not be back.

Look at these beauties.

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By far THE BEST Lobster roll and fries we have ever had and such wondeful customer service!We are going back tomorrow for another one!

Mabels Lobster Claw

3.8(855 reviews)

5.0 mi

The take-out window is the best secret at this deliciously fresh spot that's adorable inside, but…read morecan be a 40+ minute wait. Order takeout 10 min before you arrive and it'll be ready for you when you get there. Love that they offer a half-and-half lobster roll, half mayo half butter. So darn good! Okay clam chowder, but the star of the show is the half-and-half lobster roll and their coleslaw, which was my favorite dish of all. 5 stars!!!

hands down, one of the best sit down restaurants in Kennebunkport for lobster…read more The lobster mac & cheese was incredible. It was super creamy, cheesy, and loaded with huge chunks of lobster. The Duke was equally divine, and both dishes came with massive portions of lobster. You will not be left wanting!!! But the real star of the show? The blueberry pie à la mode. Easily the BEST blueberry pie I've ever had; it was warm, perfectly sweet, and absolutely heavenly with the ice cream. Come for the lobster, stay for the blueberry pie! Great service, kind staff with great recommendations. Indoor and covered outdoor seating. Cozy and classic!

Bar

Lobster Mac & Cheese

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Across the street - sunset

Cape Pier Chowder House

4.1(228 reviews)

5.5 mi

We loved it so much we went twice on our trip…read more Our first visit, we ordered the clam strips, a 1.5 lb lobster, and the chowder. Lobster was perfectly cooked and delish. The fried seafood is lightly breaded and crispy without feeling oily and heavy. Day 2 was a lobster, the clam/calamari basket and steamers. All were equally as wonderful as our first visit. I was honestly floored by all. The view is incredible. Staff are all hustling and super nice. The husband of the owner came out to chat with us and didn't rush us even though we were eating past the time they technically closed. They seem like great people. My only critique is I wish they had metal lobster forks instead of plastic ones because I find they break easily. But that's all!

Chowder House was great!!! We rode our bikes here from the main part of Kennebunkport and it was…read morethe perfect reward. It was SUPER casual and has a very local feel. Chowder House had the perfect patio on the water with lots of picnic tables.

Inside

Fried Oysters, Haddock and Clam Chowder

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View from outside patio

Village Tavern

4.3(327 reviews)

2.6 mi

We just dined there, and the dish I had was a six out of five stars. We have eaten there for years…read moreand always found it to be excellent. I had some trepidation about going after it was sold, and after I read some so-so reviews, and the menu is different. The spinach and garden salads need some jazzing up, but I had the Statler Chicken entree, and I have to say that it was outstanding and probably the best chicken entree I have had at a restaurant. I heartily recommend it, and we will return. We live twenty minutes away, and it is worth the trip. The spicy margarita was also excellent. The waitress, Julia, was attentive but not intrusive. She was great. So yeah, the Village Tavern is worth the trip.

For years, Village Tavern was my favorite restaurant in Southern Maine. That's what makes this…read morereview so difficult to write. If you loved Village Tavern under the previous owners, you should know that the beloved restaurant you remember no longer exists. The name is the same. The esthetic is the same. Some menu items even have the same names. But the experience is not. During our visit, the calamari, salmon, duck, and haddock were all cooked properly, yet each dish was surprisingly bland and forgettable. Many longtime favorites, including the wide selection of side dishes like the broccoli with blue cheese, are gone. This isn't a bad restaurant on its own merits. The problem is that it's trading on the reputation of something that no longer exists. What I find most puzzling is that the new owners kept the Village Tavern name while abandoning so much of what made it successful. When a restaurant has earned decades of loyalty, you would expect new ownership to preserve its strengths. Instead, it feels like they discarded the very things that built its reputation. I left disappointed, but mostly sad. A restaurant I once considered one of the best in Southern Maine is now simply pedestrian and overly priced. Former fans should adjust their expectations accordingly or avoid the disappointment altogether.

Warm, cozy dining room - they've done wonders transforming an old neighborhood store into a cozy bistro

The money shot... There's often a bit of a wait for tables, but you can grab a spot at the bar for more casual dining.

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Sourdough bread & butter. Nice and hot!

The Lobster Co.

4.2(25 reviews)

0.0 mi

This place is great. I made the pilgrimage from Wells today because they were open. I love that…read morethey are open 7 days a week. Both of the fish markets in Wells were closed today. I bought scallops and they were excellent. I saw that they have a great selection, and the young man working there was very helpful and friendly!!

Our camping neighbor told us about this place, so we made a purposeful stop on our way up the…read morecoast. The young woman behind the counter was very helpful, and within 15-20 minutes handed us 2 large steamed lobsters. We reheated them that night in the woods and they were FANTASTIC! Great size for the price (we paid $34 for 2) and so delicious!! Highly recommend this stop.

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Thank you Mr Lobster. You were delicious.

Mr T’s Smoke Shack

5.0(6 reviews)

0.8 mi

The smoked meatloaf was delicious!…read more The sandwich comes with chips and a drink for only $13. This food truck is conveniently parked across from Bentley's Saloon.

If you're looking for some seriously amazing BBQ then you need to head to Mr Ts Smoke Shack…read more Your hardest decision is going to be what to order because it all smells and sounds delicious. I got the brisket sandwich with a side of beans, coleslaw and corn bread and it was delicious. In my experience corn bread is usually dense but this was light, airy and unbelievably moist. The brisket sandwich was so freakin good ugh...it's so tender that you don't know your biting through meat, it's like biting through bread until you get the meat flavor. It's nice and juicy. It's just amazing The coleslaw was fresh and crisp with the right amount of dressing and the beans were definitely homemade. Nothing is from a can here lol My buddy AJ got the pulled pork quesadilla and a side of Mac and cheese and he definitely enjoyed his meal When I went to toss my box away the guy at the counter asked if I'd had the pickles. Oh another homemade delight, one I could have easily eaten a jar of myself as a snack and felt zero guilt over lol If you're a local or a tourist and your looking for some amazing BBQ then you definitely need to stop by Mr Ts Smoke Shack in Arundel Maine. You definitely won't be disappointed. Wear your comfy clothes cuz your gonna be leaving there full. If you're a tourist bring your RV cuz your gonna want to nap after

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Smoked meatloaf sandwich.

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Maria N.

4 years ago

Love love love this spot. Fresh, delicious lobster rolls, friendly service! The coleslaw is great and if you are a fan of crinkle fries, this is the place for you. There are other options on the menu but we have not been able to stray past the lobster rolls! read more

C. N.

9 years ago

The food here is good, but one of the workers has a rebel flag tattoo on the forearm. It was a totally off putting. I sat wondering if the alt-right was going to come after me. The confederate flag is a symbol of hate, even inside a Chevy logo. read more

Yakub S.

10 years ago

i like thank you less than a 5 minute wait, and the roll was delicious. The meat was so tender and fresh on a toasted bun- exactly the way it should be. read more

Will J.

3 years ago

Their hours are a lie. Do not bother coming here. They will not be open. It's possible that the existence of this place is just a prank.

Damian C.

4 years ago

Great seafood!! Especially love the fried shrimp. Great service. Excellent prices!! A local "go to"

Doreen T.

4 months ago

Food is awesome best coldslaw around . Friendly workers , great sitting area great restroom .

M S.

8 years ago

We always stop here when we are in the area! It's so adorable and the food is fantastic.

Anthony S.

5 years ago

Yum! I thought this place was pretty good The rice could be a but less sticky though

Ron Y.

2 years ago

Great food, great service, great prices, surprise location. What more can you ask for?

Lois R.

106

14 years ago

Amazing lobster rolls!

The Ocean Roll - seafood - Updated October 2026

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