Can't beat the mussels! The desserts are good too. It has a large menu so there is something for…read moreeveryone

Ambiance: A casual eatery that was plenty busy! We waited about 10-15 minutes for a table of 2. We…read morewere able to put our name down with the host and walk around town until our table was ready. They will text you when a table comes available. Food: The lobster rolls here were pretty amazing! At this point of our trip we've tried a few spots. This place was really good and thankfully, not as big of a "tourist trap" as I expected since at least the food was good!

Upscale dining with a genuinely reasonable price tag - especially when it comes to the Evo…read moreexperience/chef's tasting. Worth every penny, we left absolutely stuffed. The menu experience was smaller/limited options but offered "greatest hits" so that you didn't miss out on the overall experience. With seats right up at the counter and in perfect view of the kitchen, the team whipped out a coursed/well-timed menu. We enjoyed the chickpea fries, spread + breads, moroccan carrots, falafel, halloumi and to top it all off, the lamb ribs. It was so aggressive in the best way possible. The cocktail menu is fun, inventive and pairs well with most of the dishes. Their NA drinks were thankfully, not boring either. The only drawback for me here is the counter-top/high-top dining experience is the only available seating option unless you're participating in the upstairs private area. The restaurant is clearly very sleek and modern, but I felt like it took away from the experience of making this particularly special. Would recommend this restaurant for 2 people - hard to enjoy with a larger group!

Fantastic restaurant. Service and food all excellent. We all really enjoyed our visit here. It is…read moretapas style. We ordered 12 dishes for a group of 5. Chickpea fries were the #1 highlight for everyone. I also really like the Halloumi and Moroccan carrots. Highly recommend. Gets busy, make a reservation. Food tips: Chickpea fries are a must Drink tips: Basil Martini

So... we were told to get Maine Lobster in Maine... OK. Got lobster, $50, meager portion. I get…read morefood prices are going up. Ok... Sure... Mussels were great, beer selection was OK and overpriced ($10 for an Allagash White?). The mussels alone saved the rating. The fries were also bomb.

We were in the area on vacation and chose this restaurant at random for dinner…read more My wife had steamed clams which were delicious, very fresh, and plentiful. I, not being a seafood guy had a wonderful hamburger and fries. The restaurant overlooks a harbor and the view of the boats is quite peaceful. The service was outstanding - prompt, informative, and friendly. Definitely worth a try if you are in the area!

i love the inside with the fire, and the outside is beautiful by the water. service was great and…read moregood can't very quick. best lobster roll i've ever had!!

Our travels took us past Ongunquit and we decided to detour into town for a quick lunch. We ended…read moreup at Barnacle Billy's out of pure conscience-- they have free valet parking if you dine there ($20 if you don't), and parking was chaos so we parked and went in. The season just started and you could tell by the service. Our waiter seemed nice and forgetful. I had the lobster roll- it was good, not great. They sprinkled paprika on it? I got butter on the side? I honestly don't know. My husband got the fish and chips-- the fish was plentiful but oily. We had to ask for basics-- first napkins. Then we had to wave the waiter down for tartar sauce and ketchup. Finally, when my husband's 12 ounce drink was empty-- we asked for a refill, which took over 10 mins. The food is ok, the service needs improvement, the views are the reason you go.

"Take me to the pilot, lead me through the chamber Take me…read moreto the pilot, I am but a stranger" (Elton John) Our convention committee was in town celebrating last summer's successful event after years of planning. Five of us headed for lovely Kennebunkport, but where should we meet for lunch? Choosing a lunch spot could've taken all afternoon, but a trusted local steered us toward the Pilot House. So that's where we met up -- and it ended up being a terrific lunch. It has a scenic location in a harbor on the Kennebunk River, where the whole waterfront is dotted with boats. The big dining room is equally pretty with colorful nautical flags covering the ceiling and maritime décor everywhere. Pilot House was packed, I mean pretty much every table and every barstool, but after a short wait a table opened up for us. Our server, Carley was great- with a super nice attitude and quick water glass delivery. Pilot House's menu has plenty of seafood options among its appetizers, soups, salads, baskets, sandwiches, and entrees. I went with their Fish Tacos ($19) - "Golden fried haddock, red cabbage slaw, queso fresco & house made candied jalapeño aioli. Served on flour tortillas". I asked Carley if I could get the fish grilled instead of fried, and that was no problem. I loved the tacos; the fish was plentiful, flaky and tender and that jalapeño aioli was excellent. One of the other meals at our table included an interesting one. Ever hear of a Haddock Reuben? It was $21.00 for a marble rye sandwich with fried haddock, coleslaw, 1000 Island & Swiss cheese. Not a morsel was left behind. Two of us went with a Fried Baby Shrimp Basket ($24), a huge feast of golden fried baby shrimp, French fries, coleslaw & cocktail sauce. We were seated in the far-right side of the dining room by a bank of windows, and I noticed what looked like a huge yacht connected to the restaurant by a walkway. Turns out there is a restaurant bar up there. I so wanted to scoot up there for a few photos, but it wasn't open for the season yet. Oh well, maybe next time. Just another reason to visit the Pilot Hose because the food and dining experience were top-notch.

The Pilot house to me is very similar to several other restaurants down here in the dock square…read morearea, both in menu and in reliability. They have all your standard seafare bar food, as well as some other options. I love the variety in vibes depending on where you sit. The restaurant has 3 floors, with the upstairs feeling more upscale in vibe and the downstairs more family oriented. In the warm months, they also have seating on the big boat outside, which is super fun. I always bring out of owners here just for this boat vibe alone. The drinks definitely taste like they are made using premade mixes, and purées, so their price tag feels very high for what you get. The food is definitely average, with some items better than others. The clam chowder is THICK but it has exceptional flavor. The fried pickles are solid. All in all, I would highly suggest coming in the summer to grab a beer or drink on the boat while sharing some apps with friends, but skip it if you are looking for a high quality meal that will leave you wanting to return for dinner.

The lobster rolls were great! Although they're on burger buns instead of the traditional toast, the…read morequality of the lobster, cooked to soft perfection, and butter made for a great dish. I got fried scallops as well which were also excellent, especially with some of their spicy cocktail sauce (pre-packaged but still good). The fries were a little burnt and cold but that was the only bad thing about the meal. I also could have done without the coleslaw, I'm just not a fan of the dish though. Service was friendly and prompt. Line was about 5 minutes long and the wait for food was 10 minutes maybe. It was a beautiful sunny day and perfect for sitting on the patio. The main thing that keeps me from leaving a 5 star review is the price. The lobster roll box was $38. With scallops ($24), and a beer, it was $78 for this meal for myself, before tip. Me and my girlfriend spent almost $200 between the two of us to eat here. It was very good but yikes at the price tab.

Lobster roll is delicious, pricey but worth trying once. Fries are good. The fried clams are good…read moreif you like fried food. Ordering is a bit confusing (the guy also had a thick accent) but I thought I was getting clams on the shell but they were fried. Very cute patio and inside. Cool to see the lobster tanks and great location on the main road.

We dropped in at 5 on our way to Gardens Aglow not thinking we needed reservations, but they were…read morefull. We got two seats at the bar and had amazing food and drinks. Crock of onion soup is made with Beal broth and was super delicious. My wife had the Waldorf salad and she loved it - she said the dressing needed something, probably salt. I had the fried chicken dinner with garlic mashed and roasted carrots. They fry a whole breast from a small chicken, delish!, black pepper gravy on the side and the mashed potatoes were scrumptious. We stop here a few times a year and it never disappoints Garyd

We were in Boothbay for Gardens Aglow and honestly weren't sure if we wanted to make the 30-minute…read moredrive out to Montsweag at first especially after a long day. But every restaurant in Boothbay had over an hour wait, and I can confidently say I am SO glad we couldn't get a reservation anywhere else because it led us here. We got a reservation right away, were seated early, and everything from start to finish was incredible. The food tasted so fresh and flavorful, the drinks were amazing, and the atmosphere was perfect . Cozy but still lively with live music. Truly one of those places where nothing misses. I'm from out of state and already planning to come back next year just to eat here again. I honestly can't say enough good things about Montsweag. So worth the drive and then some!

My wife Michele and I eat at WSK at least once a week. One our favorite things to get is 1 order of…read moreCajun Shrimp which has 3 large shrimp in a delicious but fairly spicy oil, butter and garlic sauce. We also get one order of Shrimp Scampi with pasta AND an extra plate. We mix both plates together at the table and have two meals that is delicious and more than enough for two. And if it's not, there is always a choice of deserts made off site by Daphne!

**November 2025: Friday Early Afternoon Visit**…read more My friend and I were wandering Wiscasset and were in need of a restroom. We couldn't find one and decided to dine in to use their facilities. I think we were among the first diners and realized that the restaurant was really nice and had such a wonderful view of the water. Our server was incredibly kind and hospitality. She informed us that the soup of the day was clam chowda to which both of us wanted right away. The chowda was flavorful and had a good amount of clams (many other restaurants choose to load it with potatoes, but not this one!). The soup does lean more brothy versus gravy-like which is a personal preference but taste wise it was still soothing. The menu had a lot of really great seafood options so I decided to try their Maine mussels. Our waitress said that the broth was really wonderful and would pair nicely with garlic bread which I also ordered. The entrees came out pretty quickly and the serving size of my mussels was double what I thought it would be. The mussels looked massive and the meat was as fresh mussels should taste. It was an excellent dish. The garlic bread would be a great vessel to soak up the mussel broth, but I felt that the bread was a little thin and slightly over-toasted to really soak up the broth. Nevertheless, I really enjoyed the overall experience and it does feel like a local spot.

Dog friendly brewery with great beer and delicious homemade sodas for those who don't drink. The…read moreRedrum sour is a must try. The blackberry soda is also fantastic. The owner is super friendly and gave us great service. The inside of the brewery is also really nice and a great place to hang out with friends.

He came to his cool little town on the way to Bar Harbor, with the intention. This is getting some…read morereds lobster. it was a cute little town, so we decided to walk around. The brewery, signs collar attention, so we went on in. This place looks brand new on the inside. no/remaster was at the bar. It's some really tasty beers. Starting to fill up I don't know super friendly and passionate about his craft. A great brewery if you're in the area!

Marcus quickly sat our larger party quickly just after they opened and also waited on us. The food…read morewas delicious and the service was fantastic even though we had two younger kids with us.

Marcus was incredibly welcoming, had a great attitude and was very timely. Restaurant is beautiful…read moreand food is great.