We came all the way from California and found this spot and I am SO GLAD we did. We had a steamed…read morelobster with butter, seafood chowder, and a lobster roll that was out of this world. This was the BEST lobster roll I've ever had. It was full of large pieces of lobster and had a light lemon and chive flavor but it didn't overpower the lobster. I wish I was here longer because all their seafood looked amazing. We will definitely be back here on future trips and can't recommend it enough.

If you are looking for a place to have a good lobster roll. This is your place!…read more I found it in Yelp and they did not disappoint. They have 3 options and I had the three C and it was on point. You can also buy cocktails shrimp and many other seafood items. They have alcohol and all!! Small store with big items!

Service yesterday was outstanding by the female attendant. Lobsters and crab cakes and fresh shrimp…read morewere all excellent. The place is really nice to walk into and the staff could not have been nicer . This is my new go to place to buy lobsters and fresh seafood . They have an abundance of other fresh seafood delicacies! Thank you for a great service experience !

Really good lobster at great value. Great service. Everything good trying. I can't recommend highly…read moreenough. Look for the sign on the road. A bit easy to miss

This is the 2nd year in A row I have use Cape Porpoise Lobster Co to ship lobbies to Calif. they…read moredid an outstanding job of packaging and the lobbies arrived alive and after cooking the flavor was delicious. I will continue to use them in the future.

Have been to your establishment many times, and first where you had rude staff. Totally get you are…read morebusy. But if you are going to change your policy on seating, post it. Have always walked in sat down and ordered. This time, we did that, and was told we could not sit till after we order... where tons of people were sitting with no food in front of them and no numbers so how can you tell who sat and who did not? Let people figure it out like you have always done or collect names and call when tables are available to sit. What you did today was rude and not consistent. Felt we were pointed out and treated badly for no reason and very sad as a local that I feel compelled to post this. Post a policy so people know or collect names for seating. Not hard. This is not a staffing issue this is a policy and treating people respectfully issue doing what they have always done many times when you were NOT getting so much business as a loyal patron Times change... it won't always be like this... Just sayin' Thx.

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.

I feel bad saying this after decades of patronage but I spent $32.99 on 1/2lb of lobster meat and…read moreit was ...MUSH. I am sure that was a fair price --but I consider that much money to be a "treat" --and it was not. I pointed to the meat in the case but was given a pre-packaged container from behind the counter--maybe it was old? I hate to complain but I was so disappointed and threw most of it away.

Great Lunch specials. Our tuna melts were loaded with tuna and the bread was grilled to…read moreperfection. Baked goods are delicious and prices are fair. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Market is sooooo clean and well stocked with anything you might need. We enjoyed the outdoor seating on the patio. Stop by and visit! It's a treasure

Two of the three flavors of scones we got were RAW inside. Went to heat them up for 30 seconds and…read morethey imploded into a doughy, disgusting mess. That is the first time I have ever seen such a thing. Really sucks because we were so happy we found the last place in a 10 mile radius with scones for an afternoon tea. Nope.

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.

Delicious (and fresh) lobster rolls, blueberry pie and ice cream with great service in a very…read morewelcoming environment. Highly recommend if you are visiting and we will absolutely return here next summer.

First night in Maine went to Nunans. The place is decorated how you would expect with all of the…read morelobster paraphernalia, floats, buoys hanging from the ceiling, and lobster cages out front. I got the 1.25 pound lobster boiled and clam chowder. Everything was delicious. Our waitress Carla was a bit rude and once our food was brought to table never checked in on us once. Somebody else came by our table and got our plates and we only saw her again when she brought the ticket.

Excellent food and a great spot if you're in Cape Porpoise, only a short 10-15 minute drive from…read moreKennebunkport's Dock Square. We started with the oysters, which were fresh and delicious, and shared the seafood mix for two. Everything was cooked well, flavorful, and showcased the quality of the seafood. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and the service was friendly throughout the meal. If you're looking for fresh Maine seafood without a lot of fuss, Ultramar is definitely worth a visit. We'd happily come back again.

Ultramar is a beautifully decorated dinner & drinks spot at the end of Pier road with nice harbor…read moreviews. Our bartender was very friendly and informative - made an excellent dirty martini and old fashioned (even tho it was a steep $21). Brussel sprouts as an app were perfect. I got the avocado salad and added salmon on top - I wish the salad had more than 5 big pieces of Bibb lettuce but wow it was delicious. Salmon was perfectly cooked and I highly recommend the lemon aioli with it. Crab cake was phenomenal. Mashed potatoes were soooo creamy and buttery, 10/10. Wish broccolini was smaller and cooked more. Overall, wonderful service, fun ambiance, and excellent food.

We had a beautiful lunch on the porch overlooking the ocean here. The service was excellent. The…read morecrab cakes were fantastic. The view and ambience was an A+++. I highly recommend.

After years & years of trips to Kennebunkport this was our worst hotel stay by far…read more.. Staying July 27 - Aug 1st, 2026 (5 nights) Things started badly from the second we approached the front desk. We arrived a little after 3pm on Mon. July 27, 2026 for check in (guest check in is between 3-9). We were told the room wasn't ready, no problem. Decided to grab a drink and wait outside, beautiful weather. Gorgeous area, directly across from the beach. Around 4:15pm we were told the room was ready. Great! We carried our luggage up and were ready to relax/shower before dinner. Walked in and were immediately hit with a VERY strong chemical smell. Sat down and started thinking this doesn't seem right. My eyes and throat started to burn. Seemed like something strong mixed with bleach. We opened the windows and decided it's best to ask the front desk for help. Went back downstairs and spoke with the manager - David. Very kind and tried his best to help with the odor. He informed us that all the rooms are filled, but he could try and air the room out with fans and get rid of the smell. Again no problem, things happen. Head back to the lobby to WAIT. Around 5pm (we still had the keys) my husband -Darren decided to go into the room and check it out. David greeted me as I was sitting on the sofa in the lounge/restaurant around the same time. He told me that the room was ready, he had let the room air out for the last hour. It no longer has the chemical smell, but it does kind of smell like the restaurant. That was strange, but at this point we just wanted to get settled. I got up and walked towards the stairs as Darren was headed back down. He informed me that the bleach and cleaning spray was still beyond strong. My husband is not usually affected by strong scents, and was getting a headache. I did not go back to the room, as I didn't want to get sick. Back to the front desk, told David that it is still very strong and he said that we should have informed them that we had an opposition to strong smells before arrival. I thought that was crazy, I've never had this problem at any hotel up here before. Now he has made us feel like we are being a problem for speaking up about the smell and voicing concerns about getting sick. We asked if we could change rooms for the night and he explained the hotel is fully booked. He would need to talk with the general manager - Bridget. So we sat back down in the lobby. By this time it was 5:15. We moved out to the porch and around 5:30 Bridget met us. She was very kind and understanding. Stated again that the hotel was fully booked, no rooms available and offered to cover a dinner as an apology during our stay. I looked online at some of the sister properties around town, that they market as "connected" with shared amenities and services. We have actually stayed at a couple previously without any issues. I suggested we changed to one of those, because they have availability for the dates of our stay. Now it's 6:15-30 or so. I was told I would have needed to have cancelled my reservations 14 days ago to make that happen, as the systems are not connected. What? We want to stay at Tides, that's why we booked here! Why would we cancel our reservation ahead of time? This chemical situation was out of our control when we arrived. She suggested that we could move into a different room just for the night and then switch back to a room in our category tomorrow. Perfect, that was totally fine. We were still made to feel like we inconvenienced staff for something that was out of our control. Brigette gave us the keys to room #305, we carried our luggage up and settled in at around 7pm (4 hours waiting in lobby to get everything figured out & into a room). The next day, around 12:15 #201 was ready. Checked back in around 3-3:30, took our luggage back up and settled in after our outing. Checking out this morning. Said "Good morning and told the women at the front desk we are checking out. She replied "Good morning, so did you enjoy THAT room?"... We nodded yes, said have a good weekend and left. What a kick in the teeth to end our stay. We both left sad and disappointed with that comment. The staff all knew that we asked to change rooms because of the smell? Service, cleanliness and feeling when in this hotel are way out of wack and terrible. This will be a one and done stay for us at Tides.

The Clam Shack isn't just a restaurant, it's a Kennebunkport institution. We've been coming here…read morefor years, and no matter how many lobster rolls we try elsewhere, we always end up comparing them to this one. The lobster roll is an all-time great. Huge chunks of fresh lobster, served exactly the way it should be, letting the quality of the seafood do all the talking. No gimmicks, no unnecessary extras, just an absolutely perfect Maine lobster roll. Yes, there's usually a line. Yes, finding a place to sit can be part of the adventure. And yes, it's worth every minute. This place is the OG classic that every other lobster shack is chasing. If you're visiting Kennebunkport and only have time for one meal, make it The Clam Shack. It's a bucket-list lobster roll and one of those rare places that actually lives up to the hype

No frills - order from a counter, pickup your food and sit down…read more Lobster Roll - the best lobster meat we've had on our New England trip, but it was served on a stale hamburger bun which was super disappointing Chicken fingers for the kids - outrageous price, seriously they should be ashamed to charge that much for a few chicken fingers (like $17) and no fries Clam strips - same outrageous price, like $22 for a handful