We decided to eat here while staying in Salem and looking for some good upper-end dinner options…read more Glad we made this choice! Our waitress was attentive and helpful. We had a bottle of wine and bread to start as well as calamari. The calamari was fresh and crispy, and came with a jalapeño aioli which paired very nicely. We ordered Veal Parmesan and Lobster Veal Marsala. The Veal Parm was good and a large portion. I ate about half and am looking forward to leftovers! My boyfriend really enjoyed his Marsala. I kept asking for bites of it! It came with a lovely mushroom ravioli and the sauce was to die for. Plenty of good pieces of lobster and a generous portion of veal as well. The mushrooms were perfectly cooked. Although the food and wine were in the higher-end side, the ambience leaned more casual, especially because we were there while a football game was on and most patrons were at the bar. Lovely spot and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a good dinner spot!

We stopped by for dinner on Saturday night and the wait wasn't too bad for a party of 4. I ordered…read morethe mussel pasta dish and was impressed to see how many mussels were on the plate! If you're a big mussel fan, definitely order this dish. We also ordered a side of fries and it was enough to share with the entire table.

Recently came here with my coworkers during my trip to Beverly and had a great experience…read more Restaurant is located on the water and has a lovely vibe. Food was excellent and service is very attentive. I cannot wait to come back again when weather is warmer and we can sit on the outdoor patio.

The wife and I went for an early dinner to beat the crowd and we were the only ones in the dining…read moreroom so it was very quiet and nice. Great water view that is most likely even better in summer. Staff was very nice and attentive. Appetizers came out decently quick in which we had the buffalo cauliflower bites and crab cake. The cauliflower was cooked well but the buffalo sauce was very strong. It could have used a nice blue cheese dressing on the side for dipping. The crab cake was the highlight of the night. The one crab cake sat on a bed of pepper relish with the mango habanero aioli on top was a surprisingly good combo. My wife ordered the filet and ask for it medium. Looked good coming out the we find out the potatoes and spinach the steak were laying on were very cold and the steak was very rare. At a price of $48 you expect the meal to be at least warm and cooked properly. And now the churassco, I had zero idea what this was gonna come out as but it was just kind of a hodgepodge of stuff thrown on a plate. Yucca frites were very dry and stale tasting so it took a lot to chew. I didn't know the carrot was going to be shredded carrots cause unless it's in a salad I prefer actual carrot slices. Steak and plantains were cooked very well and were tasty. It came out on a skillet but there was zero sizzle. I don't really understand why they put onion rings on the rice it just made it harder to eat. I do hope the food got more consistent throughout the night cause the beginning was kind of a mixed bag.

The fish and chips are amazing! Their signature coleslaw tied it together perfectly, not to…read moremention the fabulous fries. We will definitely be back.

One of my favorites on the North Shore. Consistently delicious food and drinks, amazing views, kind…read moreand attentive staff. The blackened chicken salad is my favorite- it's a tex mex with chipotle ranch dressing. Last time I got the fondue which was perfect for a cold gloomy day. Don't skip the skillet cookie! Excellent drinks and love their mocktails too.

This is our favorite restaurant In Kennebunkport. Great view of the river. Love the outdoor…read moreseating. Meals are always good. They will always have new specials. Valet parking. $5.00.

Well, the biggest pros about this place is obvious. There's a parking lot out front, it's located…read moreright by the water, it has big windows on pretty much 3/4 of the walls in the dining area and during the winter months, they have cute heated cottages on the deck area where you can reserve to eat with your larger groups. The servers were extremely friendly, fast, and professional. Food? Solid, but nothing to specifically come to this place for. It's your typical, upscale American cuisine, with a tiny portion of the menu dedicated to Asian-fusion esque food. I came up on a day trip so I was satisfied with my general go-to dish when coming to restaurants like this, which is a fish sandwich or fish n'chips. We also got an order of crab cakes because I wanted to eat something that was locally sourced and well, it was fine. Again, I wasn't blown away, but I wasn't offended by it either. Are there probably better restaurants in the area that has better food for your buck? Most definitely. Is this a bit of tourist trap that actually has decent food? Absolutely.

Ambiance and service were great. My fish sandwich came out very fast and was teriffic! I think the…read morecoleslaw was too saucy, though.

YUMMMMMIEEE... this place isn't fancy, but it's vibe is great. You can drive your boat right up to…read morethe place - bonus. Large seafood menu. We tried the fried oysters, fried mushrooms, and steamers as our apps. I had the jumbo shrimp with a baked potato and house coleslaw. Cooked well and the slaw was very tasty. The rest of the table had lobster rolls (which I was a little jealous of)... We sat inside at a table in the bar area. Service was very good and everything came out quick and hot.

I have to start out by saying that I'm a kayak novice. But with that said, I think any level…read morekayaker (is that even a word?) would love the water access that Esther's offers. The service was seamless, the college kids very sweet and helpful as were the people who were enjoying their boats and/or striking out from the marina. No, 'Hey, this is a no wake zone' jokes shouted down at me. Pierce Island is across from Esther's so you can def make a really lovely day of it!

I love this place so much!! I can't say enough good things about it. First of all, this was one…read moreof the only places not too far away that had both kayaking and paddle boarding, so that was a plus. Second of all, one of the women who works here is super nice. They're pretty laid back here, and have let me go overtime on the paddle board. It's always been crowded here and mostly I've managed to come here on good weather, when the tide is low. Lastly, if you're going to make this an all day trip, please go to BG's Boathouse. You can paddle over there, and there are maps on the kayaks. The owners of Esther's will also tell you how to go. There are also cute, little islands where I've seen people have picnic lunches. Esther's is literally one of the cutest, friendliest places. I'm so glad I found this place.

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!

Friendly staff, great location. I've gone during the week and on the weekends and there are…read moresometimes a wait on the weekends. We had a great experience and it was a beautiful day! It's definitely worth the ride!

Cash only!! (Only reason it's not a 5!) Plan ahead…read more... Solid service by Bri, and the young men who launch you and help you back in. Thanks for such an affordable, reliable kayaking opportunity. Part of my summer rituals now.... Know that the website is not current, either.... But what they do, they do well!

Way more to the Ice House than ice cream! I've passed this place 100 times and never thought to go…read moreinside. Wow, I had the fried clams with sweet potato fries and I think it's one of the best in the seacoast. The service was friendly, it seems like the servers have been there forever. They entice you with an ice cream menu before bringing the check and I was a sucker. No complaints!

I came with my family to get an ice cream on the way home from the beach. It was a hot summer day…read moreand the line was long but moved fast! We ate our cones on a picnic table in their nice backyard.

Always surpass my expectations,had the shrimp and scallops with rice and Chinese favorsread more

My dining experience at the Hurricane Restaurant was quite enjoyable. I would recommend making a…read morereservation in advance for dinner as this seems to be a popular restaurant especially since it is located right in the heart of town shopping. The service was excellent and the portion sizes were large. The lobster chowder was delicious. This could have easily been a main course. Other dishes ordered include the halibut and salmon. Both entrees came with risotto and a vegetable. The restaurant has ample seating. The booths give you a little more privacy. I would definitely stop in for dinner!