I started of with a pina colada mocktail. Yummy is a good word. Kris has a caesar salad with lots of whole anchovies & a beautiful piece of salmon. out came my order of their seafood risotto with lobster, shrimp & scallops. The dish could have easily served four people. I had a few bites & couldn't eat anymore. A waste of a $50.00 meal. Whatever it was definitely didn't sit well with me. I ended up with severe stomach pains all night long. I'm disappointed I was so looking forward to this meal. I hope if you try the dish that it sits well with you. read more

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Big Daddys on Old Orchard Beach did not disappoint. I started with the crab cakes and a house salad. Those crab cakes were all crab, no filler, just the way they should be. For my entree, I had the glazed salmon with coconut curry. The salmon was cooked perfectly, and the coconut curry was rich and flavorful. I am a coconut curry lover through and through, and the only thing that would have taken it over the top for me would be a little ginger and a touch of scotch bonnet for that gentle kick. The service was outstanding. Marissa was incredible, attentive, friendly, and full of great recommendations. I will definitely be back when I visit next summer. Just a heads up, they do not take reservations and the place is small, so be prepared for a bit of a wait. It is worth it. read more

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Between my in-laws and my partner and I, we've probably eaten here over a dozen times over the last few years. Big Daddy's has THE BEST mussels in southern Maine. Specifically, their spicy mussels. Their seafood is locally sourced, fresh, and the sauce is out of this world flavorful, creamy, and the perfect broth for the tender tender mussels. I've given myself heartburn a couple times housing these spicy mussels with their delicious spicy margaritas and it has been worth it everytime. I will come back for these mussels as long as they serve them and I have a mouth for eating them. read more

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I have walked past this place dozens of times on my numerous trips to OOb. My youngest found this online when searching for a good burger... They do not take reservations, it is small inside so best to go during an off time. We were seated upstairs. Waitress and service was top notch. Drinks were great and the food was outstanding. If you want a sit down dinner this is in my opinion the best option on the pier. read more

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I had dinner here with my husband. They have a Mediterranean pasta dish that's vegetarian on the menu. It has difficult finding restaurants that have options for me. The pasta dish was pretty good however, it had a vinegar taste which I believe from the olives and artichoke hearts. It was OK - my husband absolutely loved his halibut . He said it was the most delicious fish. We both had drinks. We sat downstairs as we were told upstairs was full. The staff was very nice. It is a bar scene with upscale food read more

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Food was ok but not amazing. Waitress was excellent. The environment: tables very close together & not as clean. Pricy for what you get. read more

Big Daddy's Bar & Grill - Baja chicken ($25) - Bars Near Me - Old Orchard Beach, Maine

Good food and service. We tried going here last year and couldn't get in, 2 days in a row. This time we put our name in, it was about 20-25 min wait for 3 people. We got the asian dry rib appetizer, they were pretty good. Myself and my son got burgers (they do have a small childrens menu but he ordered off the regular menu). My wife got a pasta dish. We weren't completely blown away but everything was pretty good We might not wait a crazy wait, but it was good enough where I'd try it again. read more

great atmosphere, family friendly, waitress was extremely friendly and responsive. Mussels were delicious.

It was busy! The food and service were decent! 30 mins waiting on a rainy Sunday morning. Traditional American breakfast place. There was no sugar, cream, ketchup nor any sauce on our table and we had to ask the server for every single thing that we needed. Learned from the waitress that it wasn't a real table. Ok, so when you decided to make it a real table, you didn't plan to add all those things for your guests? read more

This is the best American food I ever had! It's a family owned restaurant and everything about this place is 10/10! We got on the waitlist for dinner and they served us around 15 minute past because they only have one big party table. The waitresses are super friendly and attentive, they checked in on us a couple times and make sure we got everything we needed. Ribs - 10/10 They come in 3 flavors: honey, garlic, and Tamari. It has a crispy outer layer and juicy and tender on the inside. The flavor is just mouthwatering! Super authentic seasonings and we couldn't get enough. Salmon - 10/10 The salmon had a incredibly crispy skin it's flakey and tender on the inside. Well seasoned and cooked to perfection. I love the beet and potatos underneath. Ribeye steak - 9/10 The steak is perfect medium rare, nicely seasoned and super juicy and tender. The plating with the asparagus was nice. The mashed potatos were good but I think they added cheese so it was a little more goopy than I'd liked. The steak sauce on the side goes well with the mashed potato as well but not that great. Garlic noodles - 10/10 The noodles are so good! My favorite dish!! The noodles soak up the sauce so well , it has so much flavor !!! Super super flavorful and I love that the butter flavor is there yet the noodles are not soggy! Seafood risotto - 9/10 Seafood is perfection , scallops perfectly soft and tender, lobster nice and fresh. The shrimp was a little over cooked and tough. The risotto is super flavorful but again has cheese which was okay, but not a fan of the cheese flavor because it kind of overpowers everything else. Overall, this is the best American food I ever had! From atmosphere to the food service, it's a place to reserve every weekend! They deserve to be in a Michelin star restaurant... read more

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Food and drink was good. The waiter was very pleasant. The bartender came over to my table to suggest drinks to me familiar to what I was looking for and it was good. The fried calamari tasted fresh. The scallops in my risotto were very tasty. Overall I would return and recommend the place. read more

Big Daddy's Bar & Grill - Lobster Risotto - Bars Near Me - Old Orchard Beach, Maine

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We have walked by this place before while staying in Old Orchard beach and just thought it was a bar. But we decided to stop in and it was a very good decision. The food was amazing. We shared the mussel appetizer. I had the scallop carbonara dish. My husband had the special, Lobster tail & steak , asparagus over garlic mash potato. We will go back to this restaurant/bar again before we leave. read more

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This hidden jewel gave us one of our best meals in all of Maine! It was absolutely fantastic! I have never requested to meet the chef before but here we just had to! He was so kind and humble! His food is amazing! The presentation was beautiful, the flavors were insane, we didn't want to stop eating! Of the seven appetizers, we ordered five, one entrée and two desserts for four ladies and everything was delicious! I cannot recommend this place enough! Do not cheat yourself! Go! Dine! Enjoy the best meal ever! GET THE LEMON CAKE!! read more

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We stopped in with friends for some apps. Ended up having a wonderful full dinner! We will be back! Loved this cute little place! Great job!! Family run and it shows ! read more

This place is just the best food in old Orchard. Literally anything you get will be good.

This is one of mine & my wife's favorite spots to go to for food & drink at OOB. The atmosphere is open air concept and comfortable. Service has always been prompt and pleasant. Never had a issue with anything we ordered. We very much recommend this place for a relaxing/enjoyable time. Happy Trails! read more

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The service was excellent and the food was excellent as well. We had the ribs, which to me was a full meal, followed by the Brussels sprouts also excellent and the truffle fries were heavenly. Worth the trip back down. read more

The service was excellent. It is conveniently located near the main entrance to Old Orchard Beach. Good selection of bar food.

This was the best meal we've had at old orchard beach! My husband had the Portuguese stew. It was filled with mussels, clams, lobster, scallops, shrimp, sausage and white fish. He ate every bit of it. I had the Mediterranean pasta. Delicious! Service was friendly and the atmosphere was comfortable. It looks like a dive bar from the outside but it's actually the best dining on the strip! read more

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This place is the epitome of, "Don't judge a book by its cover." A small hole in the wall bar in the downtown area of Old Orchard Beach serving up amazing quality dishes! I have been going here with my family for years. On my most recent visit, I went with the scallop carbonara. The scallops were seared on the outside and juicy on the inside. The pasta was dressed in a delicious sauce, topped with freshly grated cheese, edamame, and crispy bacon. The portion was a perfect amount of pasta where you didn't feel too full. A few years back, I had their Peruvian chicken with the green sauce, and I haven't stopped thinking about it! I hope one day, they will bring it back on the menu because it was SOO GOOD!! Do yourself a favor and put Big Daddy's on your list when you go to Old Orchard Beach!! read more

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This is one of the best places to eat a real dinner during summer season. It's got the small town local appeal being near the pier. The doors open so people dining can see the Palace Playland. The steak is great. The scallops are divine- real ones. I was told mussels are a fave dish. Now, it's not cheap. But nothing is in OOB in season. It is a step up from places that will charge the same. read more

I work in town and stopped for lunch with a co-worker. I got the mussels and they were excellent. No grit, generous portion and the grilled bread was excellent! I will definitely be back to try other dishes. My colleague got the ribs and she said they were excellent, sweet with just a little spice. Small venue so seating is limited but very much worth trying! read more

Big Daddy's Bar & Grill - Mussels so, so good! A must try - the grilled bread was delish. I ate it ALL and stopped up the delicious sauce - Bars Near Me - Old Orchard Beach, Maine

Exceeded expectations, cod was done perfectly where it quite literally melted in your mouth, service was amazing we had Janice who was a phenomenal bartender. But make sure you get here early before 5:30pm especially if you have a party bigger than 2-3 because the wait to get in can easily be up to an hour at its busiest. Overall the rumors are true of this place being the best in town. read more

Big Daddy's Bar & Grill - Cod Special with artichoke, capers, and tomatoes with rice and seared cod - Bars Near Me - Old Orchard Beach, Maine

The food was decent and the service was good. I guess the ambiance was a bit weird, but that's just because we went in late at night! It gets three stars because it's not my favorite place I've eaten, but decent! read more

I love this spot! Ignore the other reviews about the staff, everyone here was so kind. The inside is kind of small so if you don't go at the right time expect a wait! The food was delicious. We had a lobster roll and a burger. The lobster roll was the best one I'd had all season (Maine duh) and the burger tasted like it was fresh off the grill. Our waitress was the best she was so sweet to my daughter :) we will be back!!! read more

Big Daddy's Bar & Grill - Lobster roll and burger - Bars Near Me - Old Orchard Beach, Maine

Ordered the surf and turf, was about $60. Had a 25 min wait to get seated. After apps, main dish took 40 mins to come it. Great food, just expect a wait. read more

Big Daddy's Bar & Grill - Surf and turf - Bars Near Me - Old Orchard Beach, Maine

So many things to eat. The service was mid but life is mid. The place itself is pretty fire but the door fell off when I walked in but i helped fix it so it's fine. Have fun y'all it's a pretty devious restaurant! read more

Big Daddy's never disappoints. Food and service is wonderful. My grandson's favorite is the truffle fries. Tonight we had mussels, Big Daddy's burger, chicken sandwich and scallop carbonara. Positively delicious. Sophie served us tonight. Always a delight. See you soon! read more

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I ordered the pan seared salmon and it was quite divine. It came with curry sauce and although I thought there could've been more curry, it was still pretty good. There was just enough soy on the salmon and the summer squash and zucchini were cooked very well and I ate the majority. I don't typically eat all vegetables but these were good. I would definitely order this again. The bathroom doors were fairly tiny but I think that it was very cool I like small bathroom doors. The BLT lobster roll was and I quote "alright, but I ordered it without tomatoes and it came with tomatoes on it." The burgers were "delicious but halfway through pretty salty." The salt was not a good add on because I don't want my Ménière's disease to flare up, but other than that everything was great minus the price. read more

Amazing clam chowder ,bisque,crab rolls and lobster rolls.The waitress was very curteous.The owner stopped by our table to make sure we were satisfied with our meal. read more

Oh My Gosh! Real delicious food in downtown OOB Wowza!!! Our family enjoys walking around OOB each year but we resolve ourselves to eat "fair food". Until now! My cousins had a great breakfast so we joined them in the afternoon. It is a fairly small place with a bar/pub like atmosphere. We ordered an array of apps which filled us up so we only got a few dishes. Gina was a fabulous waitress with patience, politeness and a wonderful sense of humor. She was attentive, quick, accommodating and made our afternoon wonderful. My 2.5 yr old cousin took to her and held her hand to leave...wanting her to accompany us for the day. Needless to say she couldn't leave work but entertained Abigail and gave her a hug goodbye. Our party of 8 ordered crab cakes, french onion soup, Manhattan clam chowder, ribs, salad w/ grilled chicken, 2 orders of fish n chips, potatos/french fries and an array of drinks. We topped it off with a slice of caramel cheesecake and choc mousse. Everything was amazing. I want to pick which I liked the best but it is tough. The french onion soup was perfect. The broth was light and not too salty with full body flavor. The ribs were sticky tasty...wish I could have ordered another plate of them. 2 crab cakes came out full of meat and not filling. Oh and we also got bacon wrapped scallops. Nothing I would typically order but I shared one with my mom and wish I could have ordered another plate of them. I am not a scallop lover either. So happy we "found" this gem. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Once you realize the name name "Big Daddy's" is from the patriarch of Tennessee Williams Play and Movie. "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof". You will have different expectations when you walk through the door. Starting with the posters of musicians like John Lee Hooker, to the background music of classic Blues. This place makes a statement. The food is great, especially if try the Southern dishes. We had the "Fried Catfish with Crawfish Etouffee", and the "Smoke Shrimp and Grits". They also have many wonderful favorites. One major point. Unlike a lot most other places in OOB. The Lobster used for their rolls is fresh, not frozen canned Canadian. I was a chef and know the difference. One last thing. Do be patient. Like every other restaurant this summer. They are understaffed and doing the best that is possible. read more

Always good. I love the window seat for people watching. It's a small place. The menu is limited, but they do it all very well. Its good for kids too. Atmosphere is great and waitstaff is fun. read more

Great quality food and the staff is excellent. Here to try the new menu can't wait. More to follow...... Creole flair at its best in Maine. Yep Maine! Gumbo was authentic, grilled rib eye w creamed greens ........ oh boi what a treat :) read more

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A hidden gem in OOB. Super easy to walk right by and miss but once you're inside the vibe is nice and cozy! Food is phenomenal (highly reccomend the parm truffle fries and the calamari). Server was super attentive! read more

Big Daddy's is nothing spectacular, but if you're looking for a sit down restaurant away from the rowdy crowds of the OOB, this place is perfect! I ordered the Steamed Mussels, served in a chardonnay & butter sauce with herbs and chopped garlic. What was truly the kicker was the spice! You can share this if you want, but if you want to treat yourself a little more, this can serve one! read more

Big Daddy's Bar & Grill - Steamed Mussels - Bars Near Me - Old Orchard Beach, Maine

Food was very well prepared, and back of the house crushed it. The reason for 3 stars was the service. It took 15 min from the time we were seated for a waitress to greet us, another 15 min for drinks, and this continued. It was a Sunday, fairly busy, but not like I went on a Fri night. Back of the house was the strongest aspect of this restaurant. read more

Ate dinner here on a whim... stopped in for a drink.. looks like a hole in the wall but don't let that scare you. Had a blueberry martini and got the muscles appetizer it was so delicious I drank the broth with a straw... ended up staying for dinner the seafood risotto was out of this world!! NYC Italian bistro level. Hamburgers were excellent as well. Definitely eat here you will not be disappointed! read more

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1st time there.... celebrating our 40th Anniversary and all I can say is WOW! the food was delicious... and our server was more than great!!! the dry rub ribs were to die for and my lobster roll melted in my mouth! DEFINITELY returning!!! read more

Big Daddy's Bar & Grill - Great Anniversary Dinner... thank you!! - Bars Near Me - Old Orchard Beach, Maine

YUM. Having not been down to BD for a number of years - crowd avoidance, parking hassle, Covid- went down again last Friday night. Kind of pre season. The scallop special with bacon lardons and squash purée and spinach was SOOOO good. Yes, not cheap. But with such perfectly seared scallops and delicious accompaniments, I cannot wait to return. read more