The Franklin restaurant gets a lot of love from the area and Yelp reviews especially regarding…read moretheir famous fries that they run out of during dinner service. We stopped in to try them as we love oysters, the cocktails looked good online, and who doesn't want to try famous fries! Overall, this was a miss for me on our trip to Portsmouth. Service was nice and food came out quickly but nothing blew us away. The cocktails were okay. I didn't love the rum cocktail I got, it had a tangy after feel that kept me drinking my water after each sip. Not a great thing. Not every cocktail is a win and I kept an open mindset for our food. The fries- they are good, very good in fact. I preface this by saying I am not a fry person so they got high marks as far as how nicely fried they were, perfectly salted, and soft inside. The malt aioli was also great! We tried two of each of the three kinds of grilled oysters they had. I only liked one- it was a pesto one. The other two were not good. The bacon maple one had too much bacon and too much maple syrup making the oyster not really present. The corn relish one- just not good. Corn was a little hard and chewy and again took away from the star- the oyster. I wish we had gotten more of the pesto one which had a small amount of sauce and allowed the oyster to shine. Our dozen raw oysters were just okay as well. Quite a few had shell bits and grit still in them so not cleaned well and just overall okay. For a place that is known for oysters we left not impressed. Sorry Franklin, have to be honest in my review.

Came here for the oysters and happy hour (even on Saturday). We were able to get the end of it and…read moresnuck in some oysters and wine. Oysters were fantastic and the atmosphere was great, even for a rainy Saturday! .

This place has the best clam chowder!!!!! I really loved the dill as a nice touch of aromatics &…read morethe thicker consistency of the soup. I wish I took a better picture of the lobster roll, but they give you SO much lobster meat. The lobster was super fresh as well. You have the option of warm with butter or cold with mayo. People already line up to join the waitlist here, so I recommend getting on the waitlist & walking around. By the time you are seated, you'll be hungry. Our waitlist was about 30-45 mins.

Chill ambiance with views of the harbor. The wait time can be quite long. We waited about an hour…read moreand a half for a table. I ordered the warm Lobster Roll and New England Clam Chowder. The lobster roll was a solid 3/5 stars but the clam chowder was the star of the show. Easily 5/5 stars... I would go back just for that. It was so flavorful and packed with clams.

Food was fantastic. I got the jr roast beef. So good and the French fries were in a league of their…read moreown. Thank you will be back.

I should have left this review a long time ago. We've been dining at Beefside for a few years, and…read moreI'm just getting around to a review. We were there a week or so ago. We both had the Haddock Basket - they really know how to fry! It was a generous filet, and my wife got onion rings, while I had the French fries. Their onion rings are very good, as are their fries. The waitress was very nice - friendly and attentive, but not pushy. We'll be back!

Went there on a Sunday. Didn't know they have a smaller menu for football Sunday. Was really…read morehoping to try the Ruben. We started with fried pickles. Very good and hot! Not over battered either like most. We both had the knock out chicken sandwich. Was very good! Great little hidden Jem in Pepperell. Nothing much there. The bartender was funny and great. Lots of tv's and locals that hang there. A must try.

Nice ambiance Good food and nice selection of alcohol…read more Excellent icecream Bar w/tables. Kids welcome.

Spent the day at the beach and came here on a friend's recommendation. We were not disappointed…read more We sat at the bar and had food and drinks. All were great. Service was friendly, attentive, and quick. Food was tasty, fresh, and not overly sauced. We enjoyed the tuna wontons, crab cakes, and fish tacos. Would definitely recommend and we will be back ourselves.

I highly recommend Tuna Striker. I have never had a bad meal and have had many exceptional meals…read more The service is great - attentive and competent and nearly every time on time once your seated. The outside deck overlooks the harbor. I have tried the more complex items on the menu and found they are preferable to the straight fried food which I do not recommend.

The employees are kind. The foods are well selected and curated. The veggies are so good quality…read moreand selection. Go go go! It's our stop weekly for all produce and so many other food finds.

Best of the best…read more Amazing wine selection at good prices, the best fresh herbs and mushrooms you can get anywhere, solid cheese and dry goods section. Staff are friendly and knowledge.

The hidden gem of Hampton! Outstanding service! Amazing food! Dessert to die for! We will be back!read more

Absolutely amazing experience tonight at Hagans!! The bartender Dave is fantastic,…read moreFriendly and quick. The food, mouth watering! Great job Hagans! We will be coming back soon, check out this burger! The Christmas decor is top notch!

I went on a family visit to Hampton Beach and our dinner out for the trip was The Old Salt. I went…read morewith a party of 7. We had a reservation and we were greeted and seated promptly. Our drink orders were taken right away but after the drink orders service was a little slow. The waitress explained they were short staffed. I take no stars off for this. Short staff is a common issue including my place of business. Our waitress was very friendly and really good with the children in our party. I really liked the variety on the menu. There were affordable options with some higher priced dinners. There was an option for everyone in our party. I had the stuffed haddock covered with a seafood stew. I'm a little bit of a snob when it comes to seafood stuffing so I was a little hesitant to try it but OH BOY am I glad I did. The stuffing and stew were amazing! No leftovers for me. The rest of our party had various options off the menu and all of us were please with our meals. I highly recommend The Old Salt. A nice ambience. Friendly service. Great food. We'll be back on our next Hampton Beach vacation.

EVERYTHING! Food is great and always consistent! Quick wonderful staff and service!…read moreNever had a bad experience, with dine in or out!! One of the best quality vs quantity restaurants around!!

We had dinner tonight at On the Corner Grill and everything was excellent. I ordered the scallops…read morerisotto and they were delicious. My friends had the salmon, mussels and calamari, and a steak tip salad-everyone loved their meals. For dessert we shared crème brûlée warm donut dessert with ice cream and whipped cream, which were amazing. Our server, Naomi, was the best-attentive, friendly, and sweet, always making sure we had everything we needed for a great dining experience. The restaurant was packed on a Tuesday night, which says a lot about how good it is. The two small cons: when I made the reservation on March 7, I included a note asking for a surprise birthday dessert for my friend Anita after the meal (I had planned to order the Swiss Chalet Cake), but it never arrived. Luckily we ordered the crème brûlée donut to share, which was fantastic anyway. I just wish reservation comments were reviewed so special requests like that can be carried out. Additionally, it was also a bit loud for a small restaurant, especially on a Tuesday night. Overall, everything was perfectly cooked and we'll definitely be going back again soon.

We enjoy eating here. Our favorites include the NY Strip Steak and the risotto. Husband often…read moregets the special of the day. The place is always busy, but we are often able to get a reservation by phoning. The place is loud, but you can easily carry on a conversation. Forgot to take pics of food, but got pics of the menu.

This was the most awesome experience…read more First driving off the beaten path through the wilderness, feels like you're going to a special quiet place amongst the trees. Once you walk in and see the beautiful interior you really feel you're in a special place that not many people get to experience. We checked in 5 minutes before our reservation and our table was more quite ready so we found ourselves a couple seats at the bar. We did wait about 15/20 minutes for our table. Once we were seated, we were greeted with water and bread service. The homemade sourdough focaccia was incredible. I had to stop myself for reaching for piece number three. When looking at the menu, they have a couple different options. We loved the price is preset based upon your 3 or 4 courses. Doesn't matter what you choose on the menu, you just are charged or a 3 or 4 course option. Husband Course 1: TUNA SASHIMI Course 2: WOOD FIRED OCTOPUS Course 3: SWORDFISH Course 4: (dessert) HAZELNUT TIRAMISU The tuna was fresh, sliced thicker lots of flavor and delicious. Octopus was tender-had a perfectly light smoky flavor. Swordfish Nice cut of fish. Good flavor. Unfortunately this was a little over cooked. Didn't have a bouncy texture and a bit dry. Tiramisu had a lovely thick hazelnut flavor. Good texture. Myself: Course 1: BARLEY RISOTTO Course 2: LOBSTER FETTUCCINE Course 3: HALIBUT Course 4 (dessert) donuts Additions-- carrots Risotto was outstanding. This flavor combination was outstanding. I was dancing in my chair like a little girl. Fettuccine, everything is better with lobster. Perfectly handmade noodles. Delicate fresh lobster and light sauce. Halibut had a wonderful flavor. Nice piece of fish. But mine too was a little over cooked. All the vegetables were fresh and their flavor definitely showed that. The donuts were absolutely to die for. I am not a sweet person and they were moth watering. Overall this place is magical. I would eat here a million times over

Earth at Hidden Pond landed on my radar via social media. Even though I spent summer vacations in…read moreKennebunkport, my frame of reference is solely within Dock Square and its vicinity. As such, I'm not not familiar with many of the eateries and businesses outside of that area. Anyway, Earth looked like a special place - the great reviews I've seen paired with the overall elevated dining experience piqued my interest. That being said, I made plans to dine here during my most recent trip to Maine. Earth is the onsite restaurant of Hidden Pond, a resort that was converted from a campground. Due to these roots, the restaurant (and resort itself) is somewhat isolated. The restaurant itself is gorgeous - walking in you're greeted by a tastefully decorated dining room with lots of wood and Earth tones (such theming!), touches of tree accents, strung lights, low lighting, and music subtly playing. The decor was on point without being too right-on-the-nose if that makes sense. I had not planned ahead, so decided to try and get a walk-in seat at the bar - however I was able to snatch a last-minute cancellation and ended up at a table *flips invisible hair*. The menu is mostly New American, with touches of other cultures. The meal is prix-fixe, with the choice of three or four courses. My server explained that their "golden rule" is that you must order a main - everything else is flexible. In other words, besides the main you're not locked into one dish from each section to make 3 or 4 courses. That being said, I wanted to sample one dish from each section, so I ordered 4 courses and ordered accordingly. But first, a drink - I tried one of their craft cocktails: Fire in the Forest. This was cream-based with flavors of marshmallow and smoke - very good but too heavy for me to have multiple, I switched to wine for round 2. For food, I went with tuna sashimi for my first course. The fish was fresh and creatively plated - unlike traditional sashimi. My only critique here was I wish I was given chopsticks to eat it. For my second course I decided to splurge and get the Japanese A5 Wagyu. This was served atop spinach and sauce, paired with a lobster claw and potato croquette. It wasn't the best cut of wagyu I've had, but was still good - and the sides complemented the beef well. For my main, I had the halibut. This was again paired with a lobster claw and came with a tasty sauce, broccolini, and potatoes. This was really good - the fish was tender and flavorful, and all components of the dish were super fresh. For dessert, I went with the hazelnut tiramisu. This was the weakest course IMO - the flavor was good, but the tiramisu was too dense. I was also given the opportunity to sample one of their doughnuts which was delicious. The doughnut was glazed perfectly, fluffy on the inside and slightly chewy - it's everything you want in a doughnut. I understand why this is their signature dessert and regret not ordering it as my main dessert. Service was excellent, I had some great conversation with the team and they really heightened the experience. Overall, I had a great time at Earth. While I did have some critiques of the food, they put out a strong showing and the overall experience was special. I wouldn't hesitate to return here, or recommend it to someone looking for an elevated dining experience in Kennebunkport.