An amazing spot right next to the water. We've had a difficult time finding good clam strips this year, but we found great ones here! Delicious! Great service and relaxing atmosphere! read more

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I wanted to love it here so badly. The reviews looked good, the views are incredible... but when you're paying for a nice dinner, you expect the food to be as good as the view. It even says on the bottom of the menu "no substitutes. Our chefs make the menu for a specific purpose." Or something like that. But if that's the case, then I'd like to think the food would be good! Maybe our chef was out or something because it was bland and cooked improperly. First of all, it took forty five minutes just to get appetizers. And then our waitress took another 30 to take our food order. And then it took another hour for our food. We were there for three hours. Which is fine, but we were starving!!! The drinks were delicious but one was a bottle of wine, so that seems like the bare minimum. Beside service being slow (our waitress nice but very busy), let's get into the food which was the most disappointing thing... the flatbread was dry. The Brussel sprouts were good but the lardons were hard as a rock (clearly they cook things too long here). The salmon was good but portions seemed small. The soup was fine. The steak was supposed to come medium rare, but as you can see, it was closer to medium well (for $48 that is upsetting and embarrassing they couldn't cook a steak properly). My aunt got the chicken dish and she said it was the blandest thing she's ever had. But the biggest issue was the burger... It was my dad's birthday. So it was extremely frustrating when the burger, the thing he ordered, came out black. And there is a picture of it if you want to take a look. BLACK. Why bring it out? That is so bad on the restaurant! Our waitress immediately came over and said "we are making a new bun right now." So why bring it out? And the fries were cold. Same with my mom's haddock (everything was cold). He also asked for the burger to be medium rare and it was quite literally gray. I think when you go to a nice restaurant, you expect good food. And it was disrespectful to my father on his birthday. Thank goodness they took it off our bill (for that we are grateful), but clearly the kitchen needs some assistance because it ruins the experience when everyone is waiting to eat because one dish is done wrong. And clearly done wrong. It's expensive to go out nowadays. I'm not spending money on food that is mediocre at best. This was frustrating. Thank goodness for the nice view otherwise I feel like this restaurant wouldn't exist. sadly we won't be coming back and waiting weeks for this dinner was not worth it. Don't waste your money here. Or go for cocktails. That was at least good. read more

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Being new visitors to Maine, We were ready to try our first lobster roll and we happened upon this place on our drive out by Kittery Point! Amazing water views from the deck patio area!! We didn't know what to expect. Lobster was great, French fries were delicious! Waitresses attentive. Overall enjoyed drinking a glass of wine and just staring at the view. We have decided it's better to appreciate lobster w/butter by itself without the roll and mayo though :) read more

Location and view from Ski deck - 5 stars; food 4 stars (ravioli excellent, snapper very good, especially the vegetable with it), but shrimp ceviche was a) minuscule size; b) came with about 75% of the tortilla chips burned, and c) worst off, virtually no shrimp! Sent it back but server b never told server a, so it was on our check at the end. The primary server never asked us how our food was or checked on us, however she was very friendly and good recommendations etc. Food took very long to come out. Bathroom was a mess too. Overflowing trash etc. It was a busy time, but still should have far been better. read more

We celebrated our 12th anniversary dinner here last night. We booked last minute and walked from our Airbnb. There are actually 3 separate restaurants in this building. It's a little confusing at first. The Bistro appeared to be the nicest, indoor option. It wasn't super busy around 7pm on a Monday. A handful of tables were occupied but plenty of room for walk ins on a Monday night. Our server was so friendly and bubbly. A sweet girl from NH. We chatted all things New England and Kittery. Her service was on point. My hubby and I decided to share all food, to try more. We started with the seasonal salad with the maple vinaigrette. I was hesitant at first but it was delicious. For appetizers, we ordered the Oysters Rockefeller and the traditional Mussels. They were both fantastic. I liked that the mussels sauce wasn't overly garlicky like a lot can be. Simplistic and salty. For our entree we shared the New York strip. I've never had a steak quite like this. Instead of heavily seasoning, like nearly every other steakhouse, it tasted like this steak was marinated. It was simplistically delicious. A little char, a little acidity, and a savoriness of rosemary. Gosh it was just so dang good! The broccolini was heavily peppered, not bad but just be aware. The potatoes au gratin were also unlike anything I've ever had. I don't even like French onion soup but it tasted like the most delicious French onion soup I'd ever had. The cheesy oniony potatoes were simply to die for. I know that I'm going to be craving them once I return home. I wish they'd package these things and ship them! We toasted our anniversary with the Brut champagne. Lighter than the average and not nearly as pungent of how Bruts normally are. Highly recommend coming here and trying a little bit of everything! read more

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Great location and menu. Limited seating so make a reservation. 3rd floor deck looks great for summer dining

Make a reservation of you plan to visit. We waited over an hour because we didn't plan ahead. This elegant outdoor seafood spot is right on the water with views of kittery and the Portsmouth harbor. They have a small bar with seating and a main seating area under a lovely canopy and umbrellas. They serve a variety of small seafood dishes and have a full food and drink menu. They serve local oysters and of course LOBSTER! I ordered a lobster roll with beer battered onion rings, the lazy fisherman lobster cup and a slice of blueberry pie. Everything was fresh and delicious. The lobster cup was outstanding. Service and staff were attentive and welcoming. Nice spot to grab a drink and watch all the activity on the water. read more

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Just had dinner at the Bistro for about the fifth time in a couple of years. This is always such an enjoyable restaurant to go to. It's the trifecta of excellent food, service, and ambience. Wonderful seafood, attentive and friendly staff, and beautiful harbor view. I highly recommend it. read more

Bee Knees, Shrimp Tempura, Swordfish over Risotto and Spinach. Barr's Hill gin is the best. The aioli with the shrimp was a perfect spicy blend and the sword cooked to perfection over a very simple, but tasty risotto. I am so lucky to be a local. read more

The food is very good. The service was fun and professional. If you sit outside, you will enjoy a great water view and the smell of the ocean. read more

Adorable spot with a great ocean view. I enjoyed sitting on the roof! Very nice vibe and everyone working seems pretty happy. The food was really good- Brussel sprouts were amazing and I really enjoyed the autumn flatbread! It is a bit pricey (2 apps= $44.28 w/o tip) But it was a great place for a special little lunch. Would come back although I was bummed there was no lobster roll on the menu! read more

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Wow, absolutely hate to write poor reviews, especially since we've been to Firsbees Wharf (outdoor venue( so many times and always enjoyed the food, friendly service and views. We finally decided to try their ski club bar on the third floor, and wow! What an unhappy and unwelcoming staff. We should have left. We made a reservation and arrived at noon for their opening time, upon entering the room, the bartender made eye contact and looked away as did the server in the room. No smiles, no welcome, no be right with you. Eventually a young woman on the patio who was setting up tables came to us and said someone would be with us. A few minutes went by and a woman who would be our waitress tried to sit us in the back of the restaurant. We noted that we came to enjoy the view and asked about the table by the deck, note the restaurant was empty. She thought long and hard and said OK. This same waitress was then on the phone complaining to someone that the bartender was "stressed", etc... Again, no smiles, no pleasantness and just a bad vibe in the dining room. We ordered a salad to split and my wife asked if we could have sharing plates, and our waitress said, you can use the bread plates (there was no bread), and that it would take "another trip for the dumbwaiter" to get the plates. The room filled quickly, and we observed that nobody was treated nicely. Eventually a second bartender came, who was friendly and warm to the patrons at the bar. Too little and too late. Honestly we really should have gotten up to leave. I'm still angry that I left a meaningful tip as none was deserved but I thought perhaps understaffed and poor management. When staff is this miserable, something is wrong with management. I can't recommend this group of restaurants any longer. read more

Bistro 1828 at Pepperrell Cove - Wedge salad, served with a side of bad attitude - New American Near Me - Kittery Point, Maine

Everything was excellent. The cod fish was the star and I highly recommend it. The mussels were fresh and plump. So good! Service was good and ambiance was comfortable and inviting. This is one of our favorite restaurants. If you haven't tried this place yet, you need to check it out. Definitely worth the trip. read more

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The view and atmosphere was just stunning. The bartender Susie ensured my visit was stellar! We only had drinks but the food looked delicious. Lobster rolls looked awesome but unfortunately I was filled from a late breakfast. I'll be back. read more

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3 stars Great views and vibes and solid service, but we found the lunch selection underwhelming, cocktails lackluster, and the food was hit or miss. The raw oysters were very fresh but at $3.50/each, the fact that they came already topped with mignonette was certainly unexpected. Usually you dress your own oyster. What's more, the mignonette featured carrots, not shallots, which was not mentioned on the menu anywhere. The carrot mignonette had too much carrot texture and raw carrot flavor, and these competing flavors and textures completely overshadowed the delicate oysters. I think it's fine to be experimental with oysters but the fact the menu didn't mention the oysters had raw carrots on them/came already dressed? Unforgivable. The grilled Caesar salad was divine. Great char and smokiness on the lettuce, excellent acidity and salt in the dressing, bacon lardons and croutons added a great crunch. The fried green olives were decent and the clam chowder was oddly very sweet, almost tasting like dessert. Our cocktails were on the muted side. For $14 each, I was expecting more complexity and nuance. read more

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The lobster roll, oysters, and view were worth the day trip up from Boston and back to Nashville. Sooooo good! Now, we've checked Lobster in Maine off the Bucket List. read more

Rooftop view was beautiful, looking over the water and boats. Food was alright. Steak was 4/5, the meat itself wasn't that great but the fries were very good. The stuffed crab haddock was good as well. Service was good. Cheesecake was average 3/5. read more

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Amazing!! Great service, great food, beautiful view!! Thank you to our server, Max, who was always on it!!! Menu changed that night but the food was on point. Worth going! Very intimate for a nice date or celebration. We went for a birthday and we were allowed to bring in our own dessert which we gave to the server to bring out at the best time. Thank you again for am amazing experience. We will definitely be back. read more

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Okay, lovely spot and third floor offers wonderful views on the harbor and boat traffic In and out, but really go there for the fries, some of the best......everything else was great, cocktails different and excellent, Reuben was delicious, and yummy sauerkraut, fish and chips very good and service pleasant and helpful....there is parking across the street that is not immediately obvious....I think you will enjoy your visit! read more

So we were visiting Maine for the first time from Florida and just happened upon this place for Sunday brunch out on the 3rd floor deck overlooking the harbor. Couldn't ask for a better view of the New England coast!! Ask for Chantelle if you stop in. She created the perfect Bloody on the spot (pictured below) ask for "The Trainwreck". Presentation is second to the taste. It's a must and worth the drive from wherever! read more

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I've been wanting to go here for months after my parents visited and I started following pepperrell cove on IG. Food did not disappoint and the bar staff was quite lovely considering we wandered in as the first customers on an early weekend lunch date. Hoping to go back in the summer to experience the dock! read more

Bistro 1828 at Pepperrell Cove - Bar with a view! poblano artichoke dip - New American Near Me - Kittery Point, Maine

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Trendy with good food. Service was a bit spotty but I think that was more because of the fact that they are short staffed due to covid. Make sure you make reservations. read more

Bistro 1828 at Pepperrell Cove - Lobster roll - New American Near Me - Kittery Point, Maine

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My wife and I recently celebrated our anniversary on the deck overlooking the harbor. Staff had thoughtfully placed the flower arrangement that had been delivered earlier and was waiting for us at the table to add to the fantastic view. Our waitstaff was fantastic, with smiles and thoughtful service. The ambiance was sensational, our meals were excellent and the night was magical. What more can be said other than we'll be back! read more

Great food and service. The view is lovely too. Be aware that the lobster roll is very expensive but full of lobster meat and delicious. read more

Bistro 1828 at Pepperrell Cove - View from the restaurant - New American Near Me - Kittery Point, Maine

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Trendy place with great views from the upstairs seating area. Come here for the view and a drink not the food. Rather pricey for rather small portions, for example the brussel sprouts. And even then they got it wrong in a few requests. Spending several hundred dollars for a birthday lunch for four, the food was ordinary sub-par. For a $28.00 salmon I want amazing, it's easy to push it out bland. A suggestion, if you want diners to experience a delicious oyster, put the migonette on the side rather than dressing them in the kitchen. Getting a dozen at $3.50 a piece, in our party not everyone wants them dressed in this sauce. A server must be helpful and proactive anticipating guests in the ordering process, this isn't a diner. Also to check orders when requesting cheese be on the side for the salad, which was not, no lardon in the brussel sprouts, which was not. This too for the kitchen staff. Simple requests. We are NOT in the habit of asking and holding up mealtime for everyone, when more than one mistake is made. Fish chowder: The base was very good, the fish, suppose to be seafood chowder, but nothing else in it. The fish was overcooked in the chowder, the fish had fallen completely apart into the base as mush, too bad this was a near miss on what could have been the best part of the lunch. The portion very small. Shrimp scampi : $32. should be amazing, if not loaded with shrimp, not. With all these, "I'm sorry" responses on yelp, it seems management has no intention of moving forward on addressing the food and that's how an eatery becomes too comfortable and complacent. Relying on some positive reviews and ignoring the glaring ones that keep mentioning the same type of issues. Two stars for the view and drink. Won't be back. read more

For the last night of Portsmouth restaurant week, we visited bistro 1828 in Kittery. I had shrimp empanada, followed by braised lamb shank on risotto and pumpkin crème brûlée. My friend had sweet potato bisque, followed by blackened salmon and chocolate mousse cake. The food was amazing, the service was excellent, the wine was great and all in all I would recommend it highly. read more

We visited Pepperrell Cove on 12/31and sat at the Ski Bar upstairs. Spectacular views, outstanding cocktails and delicious food!! We've only been here in the summer time, from Dallas, TX but it's still magical in the winter! "Rebecca" made me the very best cocktail of 2024, she's so kind and personable!! Loved the creative winter menu options and BLT salad with grilled chicken! Such a fabulous setting. See you again in July, Rebecca. Oh, saw the lobsters coming in too! read more

My boyfriend and I were visiting from Cali and had a better experience at this place. Here, we were greeted and seated promptly. Our waitress was very pleasant, however we did notice that a two parties who got seated before us had gotten their orders before ours. I really don't know the reason behind that but at least our waitress apologized for the wait. We ordered drinks, half dozen oysters, a salad, and the pan seared halibut. Everything except the halibut was good. Unfortunately, the halibut was very dry and bland. read more

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This place is amazing! Definitely get a reservation. The atmosphere honors the days of water skiing teams on Pepperell Cove with cool modern decor. The food is absolutely sublime- fresh- vibrant- fun- flavorful. The drinks were just as good too. The service was amazing- our server was personable, knowledgeable, and accommodated us to another table as another reservation was coming in. We were having so much fun we didn't want to leave! We can't wait to go back! read more

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Every time we come here it's a delight. We always go upstairs to the ski club when we do. The views are outstanding and the food is fantastic. read more

We tried to make a reservation for Frisbee Wharf and the reservations were disappearing as I spoke with the hostess. She convinced me to dine on the deck at the Bistro -- the sister restaurant. Unfortunately, the table was in full sun but we found a great spot at the bar. Our bartender was helpful and friendly. The hostess/main server was not. She couldn't crack a smile and plunked food down at the table and didn't provide silverware. We loved the fresh oysters and our drinks. It took forever for our main course to arrive and the bread pudding arrived cold (should be warm). Overall, you come for the view. Food is overpriced (wouldn't pay $45 for a 4oz lobster roll). Come once. read more

Quaint with a gorgeous view! The food was really delicious. They have a simple menu but it was top notch (I guess they just changed the menu recently). To note- the Buffalo dip, fried haddock (yum!), and bread pudding dessert. read more

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We were served the most delicious oysters for lunch today at Bistro 1828 at Pepperrell Cove! I will be thinking about and craving those oysters all spring and summer. This is a wonderful Bistro, a wonderful spot for a drink, brunch, dinner, I have never been disappointed! read more

I've been lucky to dine here three times over the past couple years and absolutely love this place! It's a cool spot with an amazing view and history. The food is impeccably prepared and presented, you want to try everything, and all our dishes were delicious. The drinks are fun, and crafted with quality ingredients and high standards. Our waitstaff were awesome. I love love this place, can't wait to be back! read more

We ended up checking this place out after we couldn't get seated at the outdoor venue for lunch. We took a couple of seats at the bar in the ski club upstairs. All I can say is what a view. My drink Spring Bounty was wonderful, service was very good. Our food was good but the menu was very limited. I ended up with the crab salad which was very good and we shared the bread pudding. Bartended did mention they are getting ready to change to a summer menu. I like the fact this place changes seasonally so we will go back for the view and ambiance alone. Since we are somewhat local we may wait till tourist season dies down. So glad we found this little gem read more

Stopped in for a mid-afternoon lunch for the very first time and wow. I've loved this location on the water through its various iterations for many years, but what they've done here is transform the interior and offerings into a getaway for the senses from the inside out. Gorgeous warm interior on the ground level, doubly matched by the light and airy setting at the third-floor bar--with a whole new view of that gorgeous cove. Sunlight twinkling off the water only makes the spicy, peppery bloody mary taste better. The mussels enjoy a nice kick of chorizo with soothing bites of cilantro over a tomato broth with wood-grilled toast (though the mussels themselves were so large, they were a bit much for my taste; those who like 'em large will say wow!). The beet salad was unique on the Seacoast, and the non -alcoholic beverage choices included a ginger/cranberry concoction that was as gorgeous to look at as it was to taste! Finally, a chocolate soufflé with salted caramel served as a fun unexpected treat (though the texture wasn't my favorite; in the end a good old-fashioned flourless chocolate cake might have been more memorable). Overall, the setting, service, view, and unique array of choices made for an unexpectedly decadent and delicious afternoon. We'll be back for sure! read more

Bistro 1828 at Pepperrell Cove - Mussels and a half-drunk bloody mary. - New American Near Me - Kittery Point, Maine

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Our group had a fantastic lunch experience celebrating our colleague's retirement. Donna and her friendly, professional staff treated our group extremely well. The food was delicious; we started off with plates of mussels, bang shrimp, and Brussel sprouts. Everyone order something different but my Lobster roll was absolutely yummy! A few of us stuck around and had some cold beverages at Frisbee's Wharf--what a beautiful location and fun atmosphere. Very interesting water skiing history as well. Thanks again for a wonderful time! read more

Bistro 1828 at Pepperrell Cove - Cold local beverages at Frisbees Wharf - New American Near Me - Kittery Point, Maine

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Meal, staff and OWNER were fantastic. Spectacular location. Top notch bar service as well. Thank you

Delightful staff, hot fresh food and beautiful views make this a restaurant to return to. We were seated promptly for our reservation and enjoyed the fish and chips, Cobb salad (with choice of protein - shrimp highly recommended) and fantastic fresh sangria. This is a gem on the lower Maine coast and we'll be looking forward to returning. read more

One of our favorites -- outside the hassle of downtown restaurants. Great views and great food. We usually sit at the bar -- bartenders are great read more