My family and I ate here on a Friday night. There wasn't anyone other than one person at the bar. I'm surprised how slow it was inside. We were not in a hurry and didn't notice the time taking too long of when we placed an order to when we received it like a previous review. Food was decent and definitely filling. For the price and taste of the food it is worth stopping in and trying. read more

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Did a happy hour with dinner and dinner was good. I had the pork street tacos with sweet potato tots. The tots were crispy and flavorful. The street tacos were pretty good. Were they the best I've had? No, but there is lots of topping on them and it all works. The night we were there they had trivia, but we didn't end up playing. Looks like they tried to have different events each night whether it be trivia, music, etc. Lots of TVs that would be great if we were there to watch a game. read more

Cowbell Rock Row - Pork street tacos with sweet potato tots - Sports Bars Near Me - Westbrook, Maine

Great beers on tap! Try the flume IPA. Great service and good ambiance especially if you like sports! read more

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Service sucks! Waited over 40 minutes. Bartenders excuse, there is only one cook in the kitchen. There are less than 20 people here and most are just drinking. Only here because of Cosco gift card. Now I see why they are so cheap! read more

Here for a cousin's birthday. I heard it was good but was not impressed. It's a sports bar and looks like a fun place. The server greeted us right away and took our order. However, it took more than 40 minutes for our food to arrive and no one stopped by to let us know how much longer it would be. It wasn't busy at the time. When the food arrived it was adequate but not great. Most of the food was overcooked and obviously sitting for a while. The fish in the fish and chips was way overcooked. The fries for all of us were over done, dry and hard (and just warm). My mushroom and goat cheese burger was under done from my request for medium, barely warm and had an overwhelming amount of goat cheese. The mushrooms were great. Selection of food and appetizers was good although we didn't sample. I don't think we will be back. read more

Cowbell has SO much going for it - big open sports bar with huge TVs playing every sport imaginable, great menu with unique takes on burgers and bar snacks, gorgeous bar with plenty of local drafts and too many spirits to choose from, a killer happy hour, and even a little patio across the road with a nice view of the quarry. If there is one thing that prevents Cowbell from being great, it's consistency in quality of food and service. Once they figure all that out, it's a 5 star spot. The burgers here are absolutely stellar when they get the cook temp correct. We've had a perfect medium rare that was to die for, and then a medium rare that had no pink and was dry as a bone. Same with the sweet potato tater tots - they are one of my favorite things ever, but they'll burn them sometimes and make them totally inedible. The food usually takes a while to come out and the prices are a little steep but when they get it right, it's totally worth it. $6 Margarita Mondays here are a gift, especially because the marg is absolutely delicious and perfectly balanced. I would put it up there in quality with the Mexican spot across the street. They also have other food and drink specials throughout the week and every weekday from 4pm til 6pm (I think). I think Cowbell is overall a great addition to Rock Row, just watch the temps on those tasty tasty burgers. read more

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I've driven by a few times. Was in the area so it thought today would be the day to actually go in. In the mood for a burger and Cowbell delivered. I had the Magic Mushroom with sweet potato tots. Seasoned and cooked to perfection. Branding is a cute touch. The tots were tasty. There's a nice draft menu. The restaurant is comfortable and, this being a Monday afternoon, even without football or hockey, a nice place to visit. I think it would be an even better place to catch a game. read more

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The good news, the food was the highlight of our visit! All of the food tasted great and the portions were just right Great variety of pub type of food a lot of it customizable as well. Our server was great. Very efficent, no drinks went empty during our visit. She was pleasant and attentive. The splitting of the bill got a little confusing for her, but it was ok, it all balanced out at the end. The ambiance was ok...not super comfortable if you want to stay for a while the high chairs seemed a bit wobbly. The music....not great for us. The music was blaringly loud and only one genre, which annoyed more than half of my party. At the end of the day, we had a great meal with great friends. Easy parking and were seated right away. Depending who I'm with, I would consider coming back, especially for Tots. YUM read more

Oh man. I want to love this place. The TV's the sports and the ambiance. Here is what we did not like. The food or service. We just ordered apps and got cauliflower wings and some pickle chips. They were so cold ... the cauliflower was like rubber and the pickle chips were no flavor and cold as well. The service was something that I didn't expect. The two bartenders would rather have been elsewhere obviously by them really having no personality as people were piling in for March madness. It was sad because it would have been a great opportunity to connect and make great money. The bathrooms were clean and new. Like I said I wanted to love it but I am just calling it as I see it. I will be back if I want a beer and some sports on the TV but food will Not be on the agenda :) read more

Cowbell Rock Row - Sports Bars Near Me - Westbrook, Maine

If it's not obvious, I have a mixed relationship with Cowbell. It's the best place in the greater Portland area for actual football watching. It essentially mimics a slick Vegas sports betting parlor (far slicker than the actual Portland betting parlor Oddfellows). But the food and service can be iffy, along with higher prices. Yesterday was a good day. The burger was more medium than the ordered medium-rare, but was still delicious. The fries appeared hand cut, a huge upgrade from the frozen of most sports bars. Service was fine, and the beer was great, but pricey (an $11 Bissell Lux, come on!). If Cowbell can ever nail their consistency, they'd be a no-brainer recommendation. But for local football fans, it's still one of the best options. read more

Service was great and very attentive. Sweet potato tots were burnt but my burger was delish!

Cowbell is a neat environment if you're into the sports bar vibe with wall to wall TVs. It's clean and spacious inside, with a decent amount of seating. The meaty tenders were very good, and so was the border, but the fries were dry and seemed like an afterthought. A plus is that the menu has good variety in terms of different types of burgers and sandwiches. The appetizers weren't super enticing; I was surprised they didn't have any mozzarella sticks! Service took a looong time considering the place was pretty empty on a weekend afternoon. Plan extra time if you're going to stop by--this may not be the place to try and drop in for a quick lunch. read more

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The server , let's just call her Eyes , she was amazing, she made a great martini as she said she would, she recommended a very nice sandwich and she made sure everyone @ the bar was attended to, she's a keeper, thank you Kendra for a great experience, I'm sure everyone else she attended to, felt the same way read more

Unexpected stop for brunch! Staff was great! Bartender was personable and friendly! They had a DJ with some really great music! Great spot to watch sports! Food was good! I ordered the sweet potato hash, it was good, would have been much better if the eggs were not over cooked, I was not asked how I wanted them cooked so I should not have assumed that they would have been runny eggs. Look forward to going back for their usual menu! read more

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This was a mediocre burger at best--honestly comparable to or slightly worse than what you'd get at Applebee's. Both mine and my wife's burgers came out overcooked, resembling burnt hockey pucks. The fries were decent, but I don't understand the "famous" label they claim on the menu. We ordered online and selected curbside pickup, but there was no designated parking or clear instructions. I ended up parking what felt like half a mile away just to get the food. Overall, a frustrating experience. Very disappointed, and I doubt we'll be back. read more

I want to share my experience with Cowbell in Westbrook because it has been disappointing from start to finish. On Trivia Night, I came with 5 friends. Everyone's food arrived except mine -- my wings took 15 minutes longer, and by the time they came out my friends were already done eating. When I voiced my frustration, the service manager didn't apologize or offer any gesture to make up for the failure. After I posted a Google review, Cowbell management replied publicly, apologizing and asking me to email them so they could "make it right." I did exactly that, attaching my receipt and explaining the situation. The district manager, Travis Sanipas, responded on November 28 saying he would "look into it and get back to me." It's now been well over a week, and despite a polite follow‑up email, I've received no update, no apology, and no resolution. The original service was bad, the public response promised accountability, and the district manager's reply led nowhere. This is disappointing all the way around -- not just poor service, but poor follow‑through when a customer tries to give them a chance to fix it. read more

the best experience i've had the food was so good i don't like avocado but the stuffed avocado was delicious 10/10 would go again!!! read more

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Ordered DoorDash from this restaurant while staying in town for business. I had the Yawkey way along with the poutine cowbell style. Both were excellent. The sausage was flavorful and the peppers/onions really made it pop. The poutine was really good. The gravy compliments the cheese and fries. Definitely recommend giving this place a try. read more

My expectations were low considering a lot of mentions of poor service and food by other reviews. Maybe we lucked out showing up decently early on a Saturday that wasn't busy. Less than 10 total customers and service was fast and got our food quickly. My fiancée got their Thanksgiving Burger (a great option if you have a craving for a Thanksgiving sandwich anytime of the year) and I got their Brisket-nator. I asked for it medium rare and I'd say it was a little closer to medium but the taste was good. It is an extremely large burger with the onion rings and brisket on it. The fries could use some more seasoning as they were a little bland. I will say this place is exactly what it looks like inside, it is a sports bar with a heavy focus on large tvs with all the games being played. A decent spot if you want to grab a drink and watch a game! Service may be slow during their busy times though. I'd return to try some more burgers in the future or get the Thanksgiving one! read more

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A good addition to Rock Row, which is conveniently located right off the turnpike. Sports bar and the menu to reflect that. Heavy on meat and fried food. Big TVs with sports playing on them. Live music. ST at the bar two different t visits and service is very sporadic. read more

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I might have rated this place better if they would answer a phone!!!! We went last night, Sunday, I had a Waygu burger and had food poisoning in 2 hours. It has been a nightmare. By answering a phone I could have told them the meat is contaminated. Sadly I had violent vomiting and diarrhea . Still in bed at this time of would have been in there for a refund read more

We went on a very slow Sunday afternoon. The service was ho hum, not bad but not great. We ordered fried pickles to start and they were bread and butter pickles, just doesn't work. We then ordered two steak and cheese sandwiches w tots. These were ok depending on how hungry you are. The place itself is beautiful inside, but it has no soul. read more

The fried pickles are one of their best appetizers. They have the right amount of spiciness, fried to perfection (not overly cooked), and the tangy sauce compliments the fried pickles well. The staff and management here are really friendly. The environment is very casual here. read more

Cowbell Rock Row - Fried pickles - Sports Bars Near Me - Westbrook, Maine

This place is almost a 4. There are so many good things! They have live music which is always my favorite. They do fun things: trivia on Tuesdays, Wine Wednesday where you get 25% off a bottle, and whiskey Thursdays. They have large TVs where you can watch the game. The inside is beautiful and they have a large bar. The 3 is for the food. It's okay but not great. We have had the burgers a couple times and they are always over done and pretty dry. The fries are decent. I got the Mac and cheese and it was good but also not great (and quite pricey). I will keep coming back to try more food but the burgers which is their most popular is just not my favorite. read more

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I've been to Cowbell a couple times, and was dissatisfied both times. They are charging far too much for subpar to bad food. They asked me how I liked my burgers cooked, then gave me patties so thin, it didn't really matter. Furthermore, not only do they serve a pitiful amount of fries with their burgers, from my experience, the fries were unforgivably awful. Many of them were greasy, soggy, and some were even cold. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. read more

Ordered 2 burgers to go Both orders were wrong Bacon bleu burger- no blue cheese cooked well Soggy Tots Grass feed burger was supposed to be with fries they came with soggy tots live in the area wont go again read more

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I did a Doordash order to the Sheraton. 1× Bowl Buff Chicken 1× French Onion Soup 1× Bison Burger (1/3 lb) 1× Bison Burger (1/3 lb) 1× Buffalo Chicken Salad Yes, for 1 person. Are you judging me? How dare you, you swine. Anyways. It was also breakfast for an early morning flight from the Jetport (love the name). The order was wrong, I never got the Buff Chicken bowl and I was missing dressings. The food was good but also not equal to what they charge IMO. The Bison burger is dry but it is a lean meat so it takes skill and tricks to make Bison/ lean Turkey second tier when cooking it. The most surprising part was the turnaround time was almost 2 hours and it said that before ordering so I was glad I had stuff to do while I waited. I would not eat again but simply to try different things, if I had to eat it, I would be content no-problem. read more

We enjoyed our first visit! Service was excellent, ambiance fun! Hubs had to have his meal heated but they took care of it quickly, with a smile. read more

Great food and service. Very nicely decorated. It was very clean and inviting. The beef tips were excellent

I liked the layout and atmosphere but the food took forever. Also, this may seem petty but serving trash ketchup with $20 burgers is ridiculous. Lastly, there is a pool table on the 2nd floor that is only available if you rent the 2nd floor out? That's stupid. It could be a great place but as of right now it's just...weird. It gives off a fun vibe but nothing is what it seems. read more

It's a decent place to drink and watch a game but I wouldn't be in a rush to order any food here. Much is left to be desired. The best part of this place is the ambiance. They really crush the modern sports bar vibe read more

This place was generally okay. It was clearly new and the staff was working super hard to accommodate the MANY customers that they had and a lot of them were just kids so good on them! We did wait about an hour for our food... I had a burger and it was good! They had a gluten free bun option which was helpful but I would love to see them add a gluten free fryer so that they can cater to the growing number of gluten free individuals that would also LOVE fries or tater tots with their burgers. Overall positive reviews on the food! The overall ambiance was, in my opinion , a bit chaotic. The tables were packed very closely together and i noticed an upstairs area that was empty and appeared to have a bar in it? It seems that could be better utilized for extra seating as there are 2 other bars on the ground floor. There were a TON of people there and even though the space seems large it was pretty tight. You kind of had to weave in between people to get to the bathroom in the back. The have a TON of tvs (the whole high ceiling wall behind the bar) which I'm sure would be great for watching sports games with friends. A cool place with staff that's working hard! Maybe not the best option for a relaxed night out but great for groups of friends wanting to catch a game! read more

Cowbell Rock Row - the front of the building - Sports Bars Near Me - Westbrook, Maine

If you don't like loud places, this is not for you. This place is designed for watching sports. With TVs visible from every area, full surround sound speakers to listen, a banner like ur at a stadium wrapping around the mezzanine. Be prepared to talk loud because it will get loud and be prepared to sit close to people as it gets busy. But all in all if you want to watch a game on tv, this is your place to do it with a great atmosphere for like minded individuals out enjoying the sport and sharing some beers. read more

Cowbell Rock Row - Seating from the counter tops behind the bar seating. - Sports Bars Near Me - Westbrook, Maine

Highly disappointed cowbell was recommended ordered the Chicken tenders but they were overcooked, dried, hard, and completely un edible read more

Cowbell Rock Row - Chicken tenders all dried out - Sports Bars Near Me - Westbrook, Maine

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We will start with the good. - 2 big TV's and a lot of smaller TV's all on one wall. Great to watch a game. - Love the ticket that shows the scores around the league. - Good beer list. Now the bad. - Beer prices are on par with what I'm used to (In Boston). $12 for a mixed drink. $9 for a beer I can buy cheaper that was brewed a mile down the road. - The food. I thought it was a simple order. Cheeseburger on a brioche bun. Medium cooked. Not looking for rare but I'd like some color to it. I would have hated to know what medium well or well done tasted like. My burger tasted like I was biting into a hockey puck. Patty was clearly frozen which is fine if it tastes good but the patty was burnt and lacked taste. The cheese looked like the orange cheese you buy at the grocery store and was super thin. Didn't even cover the full patty. Lastly the fries were meh. And I saw someone else order wings and they came by visibly burnt. If it were busy when I went and this could be explained away that's one thing. But it wasn't busy. So to be this poor quality is a sign I won't be back to eat. read more

After loving Cowbell Biddeford years ago, we looked forward to dinner at Cowbell Rock Row tonight. Huge disappointment. Sunrise burger (medium) came out burned around the edges and super dry. For my sweet potato tots, half were burned. Husband had the steak tips, half were burned edges and the fries totally cold. Waitress came back only once, no response about the burned tots. No drink refills. Definitely not a good experience and not worth returning to, lacked attention to food and also customer. read more

Solid choice for dinner or lunch. Service is friendly and the pub food is good. Atmosphere is great and it's obvious a lot of thought and money went into the design of the space. I think many will find the prices a little higher than expected for what is primarily a burger restaurant, but not outrageous. I recommend the pub pretzels with beer cheese. I recently had the buffalo chicken salad which, while not extraordinary, was satisfactory. My companion had the steak salad and felt similarly. I think they could elevate their salads, but most people probably are not going there for salad. I'm not a beer/cocktail person but they obviously have a great looking bar if that's your thing. I'd tell anyone to go down to Rock Row and check it out. read more

Cowbell Rock Row - Bar - Sports Bars Near Me - Westbrook, Maine

Awesome spot for a game. Love the "stock ticker" that shows all the scores and lines of each game! Awesome atmosphere and food. Love the walkable area around the restaurant too. Would recommend! read more

My wife and I both had the steak tips this evening that we ordered on DoorDash. We almost didn't give them a try because they do have a number of poor reviews. They were excellent, perfectly cooked and nice and tender. Generous portions. Very glad we tried them and will definitely order again. read more

I really recommend this place. The food, service, ambiance was awesome. Every night they have something going on, whether it be menu specials, trivia night, or live music. Great spot. read more