My family and I have been coming here for over 15 years and are a little sad to admit it we no longer love it as much as we used to. The food quality seems to have decreased, service is slow, and prices are high. That being said, Federal Jack's is still a solid option. We love KBC's Sunfish Ale and great drink menu. I got the blackened haddock tacos last night and LOVED them. Sweet potato fries and coconut shrimp are also delicious. Haddock sandwich is also great, but service was so slow that by the time we got the sandwich, it was not even warm. In sum, yummy seafood, fun atmosphere but poor service. read more

Clam chowder tasted like a bowl of salt. Could not eat it. When I suggested to server that they lessen salt content next batch made she immediately asked if I wanted something else. I ordered a Cesar salad. Nice gesture. Much appreciated. Way to keep customers coming back! read more

I really wanted to like this spot but slow service while seated at the bar really brought down the experience. Our drinks sat empty and it was tough getting bartender attention. I ate at the bar and had to ask for silverware twice. Also, the prices are quite high, the market price for a lobster roll is $38 and was mediocre; go anywhere else in town or Maine and you'll find cheaper lobster rolls. read more

Literally best wings I've ever had. Huge and fall off the bone. Sauce was amazing too. Just incredible

I've been to this restaurant multiple times over the last few weeks food is great you can sit inside or outside with a covered area so if it's raining you won't get wet great views of the marina. Food and drinks are very reasonably priced. read more

Was in Kennebunkport doing the "tourist thing" with my cousin who was here from California- we started out with steamers that were sweet and delicious- I had a crab roll (fabulous) and he had the lobster roll- both were very good sized- my cousin was in heaven and said it was the best lobster roll he had ever had! Crispy thin french fries- yum- Our server, Katherine totally enhanced our experience- knowledgeable and very friendly- we will be back! read more

Phenomenal location and deck for a beautiful day. Good and service are spot on and prices are with the area. Good for larger party's or if you just want to enjoy the stunning harbor view with drinks. read more

After a long 7 hour drive up here stopped for a late evening bite and drinks. Food was good, bartender was not particularly friendly, nice evening none the less. Thank you. read more

Music was loud and terrible. Disrupting our dinner. Food was decent but not great. Won't be eating here again.

Our go to spot for meeting visiting friends in Kennebunk. The service is always friendly and the space large and accommodating. Of course the have a full bar and a wide selection of very tasty locally brewed beers. The menu is quite broad from burgers, tacos and salads all the way to lazy lobster with lots of shareable appetizers. On this latest visit we especially enjoyed the hummus platter with plenty of feta and lots of olives. Simple straight forward pub food, served in a convivial atmosphere. The waterfront views and proximity to walkable shopping are just and added bonus. read more

Federal Jack's Brew Pub - Tator Tots go with everything! - American Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

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The food was great, the ambiance had a cool, chill vibe, and the service we received by Rachel was outstanding!

Great views and good brews. The food isn't fancy (nice homey pub fare), but it's tasty and fresh. If you want a good beer and some fresh fish or lobster without breaking the bank, this is your spot! read more

Never have really been excited about anything I have eaten. Friends from out of town love it though. They have a great view. Although, we have tried to sit outside many times--no matter how long we are willing to wait, we never seem to be able to get a seat. Good place for a drink and an appetizer with a spectacular view. read more

We ordered the brussels sprouts salad and the veggie burger. This is our first stop in Kennebunkport. We were happy they had a rooftop with awnings over had to protect us from the sun. We liked seeing part of the Seaport docking's and people watching those from afar. It was slightly hard to get to. The Brussels sprout salad, barbecue calamari, and veggie burger were delicious. We wish that the labeling for federal Jack's restaurant was more clear that it included Kennebunkport brewing company drinks as well. We asked a few people but if you're also lost then you're in the right place haha. Enjoy the coast! read more

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Had an awesome lunch there today! I ordered the haddock tacos and they were amazingly tasty, lots of haddock and wonderful sauce. My sister had the lobster roll, delicious and was loaded with lobster meat - a great value! My only critique is that our table was near the front entrance and people were very close to our table, while they were waiting for a table - very loud and awkward - they should have been moved to the downstairs waiting area read more

As a local, I've been here during high season and low season. The prices are still high though "local recommended." I got the mushroom ravioli with added chicken and it was tinyyyy for the price and 4 pieces of chicken was +$5. Yikes. I enjoy the vibe, when it's not packed for a drink maybe outside facing the water. But food wise it just doesn't do anything for me. Waits are long, food did come out at a decent time but this was still early May mind you. read more

The people and the staff were all very nice. The food was pretty good for bar food. Don't go here expecting 5 star cuisine, but they know their food and are friendly and open to helping steer you in the right direction if you're between several dishes or drinks. They can also tweak drinks if you wish. There was no wait because we came on a Sunday and sat at the bar. I got fried calamari. It came out fried well and not greasy. The sauce was tasty. I also got the blueberry mojito with less syrup. Also pretty good. Again, neither was 5 star restaurant worthy, but for bar food, it was pretty good. If you're in the area, I'd suggest hitting up a bunch of places and small plating it up. Then you get to try lots of places out. read more

Federal Jack's Brew Pub - Calamari and blueberry mojito - American Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

Good, but not great. I had the sweet & spicy wings. They weren't nearly crispy enough. Flabby chicken skin is just not a good thing. I wanted onion rings, but they were frozen. There are too many places doing wonderful, fresh onion rings in this area to put up with frozen onion rings. Go somewhere else. read more

I'll be honest, we chose this restaurant because it was right next to where we paid to Park and it was waterfront. With that said, GREAT choice. We got there right before the lunch rush so we got a pretty decent seat. I do suggest they add a few umbrellas to the outdoor dining area, our waitress at half of our table directly in the sun and it got got pretty quick. Such a great view though and the tables were clean and staff was very friendly and our waitress rocked. Now on to the food (and drinks). We started with the soft pretzels. While they were delicious and the cheese was great, they only provide 3 pretzels when normally you get 4-6 at other restaurants so the likelihood of you needing to order more than one is pretty high and at $10 a pop, that will get costly. I went with the roast turkey BLT. The cranberry Mayo really made this sandwich. It was delicious and the farm fries were great as well. Second menu item was the chicken gyro. My husband said that it was good but not what he expected. The only pieces of cucumber were in the Greek yogurt dressing provided which was not very flavorful at all. The feta was a great touch though. Overall, it needed cucumber slices inside the pita and maybe a little more flavor to the yogurt dressing. The kids for the quesadilla and cheeseburgers and neither had a complaint. Portions are great size as well The beers were great and if you like margaritas, give their fresh margarita a try. It varies which fruit they flavor it with by day but I lucked out with the prickly pear and it was amazing. Overall, I highly recommend you give this place a try. read more

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Disappointed in the service, she took 7 minutes to get to us. And let's see how do you mess us fish tacos(haddock to boot). Make it way too salty and scrimp on the fish. Being from a coastal city in SW Florida you come to expect a certain level of quality. Too many other options in town. Don't waste your time or money. read more

We drove to Kennebunkport for lunch and to enjoy the area. We went to Federal Jacks for a seafood meal. The portions were not commensurate with the prices which were not inexpensive. The food came out lukewarm. We had warm chowder, warm fries, barely warm steamed clams, but nothing hot and the restaurant was not busy. The wait staff was pleasant but when I complained about the 12 clams, (I was so surprised by the serving I actually did count the clams), I received for my main course, ( steamers $20.00 and nothing was served with them, not even bread), she said she had another guest complain and would tell her manager. No one came to our table to apologize or ask us about our experience. It was a very disappointing meal and I left hungry even though we paid $140.00 for three people for lunch who did not even have any alcohol. I do not recommend this restaurant for all the reasons above! read more

Food was very good. And the waitress Nicole dealed with the table of nine very well. Had a great time.

Nicole was so nice and super attentive as well as the food being wonderful. Would definitely recommend coming here

our waitress Rachel was 5 out of 5. prompt, attentive and pleasant. food and beer also very good.

Had the taste of Maine. Food was below mediocre. Place was dirty, bathroom was gross. First clue to the cleanliness was when my arm stuck to the table shortly after arrival. Always a bad sign. Saw many things that were in need of repair. Wire just dangling below the hand rail. I think I would be looking for a new GM. read more

Federal Jack's Brew Pub - Wires on the hand rail just dangling. - American Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

Federal Jack's is a staple in Kennebunkport serving pub-style food and pouring Shipyard brews. I remember coming here as a kid in the summer and enjoying the large windows and scenery. Fed's is right by the ocean and there are various boats docked and floating by as you eat, and I remember always loving it, and still do today. The inside of Fed's is very spacious with high ceilings, and various booth and table seating. They also have an expansive bar, and during the summer months, they have a second bar outside with outside seating. This is an important fact because in the summer months, this place can get packed with long waits, so the bar outside is the perfect touch to order drinks while waiting, however, in the winter months, the waits are not as significant. Fed's serves your typical pub-style food. Fried seafoods, salads, sandwiches, burgers, etc. I have had many things to eat here. Their steak salad is always good, the fish and chips with haddock is a pleaser, and the nachos are a prime way to start your dining experience. However, after years of coming here, there is one thing that gets in the way of me giving it five stars...and it's the portion sizes. I feel like for the prices that Fed's asks for, the portion sizes should be a bit larger. However, the food is always decent. Definitely a place I will always continue to come back to! read more

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I've been going here the past 10+ years and it's always my go-to spot for some seafood, a beer, and nice views of the port. Great selection of seafood and pub fare. However, I've noticed a decline in quality of service over the past few years; quality of food has stayed the same more or less. I definitely suggest sticking with beer and wine as I haven't had much luck with their cocktails. read more

Federal Jack's Brew Pub - Whole belly fried clam plate with a great amount of clams! - American Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

Nicole waited on our table and she was outstanding! Our entire afternoon lunch was perfect because of our fabulous service from Nicole! Overall the food was good and came as asked. The restaurant was clean and comfortable! We would definitely come back! read more

I have a mixture of opinions and experiences when it comes to Federal Jack's. Came here a few days ago and ordered a blackened haddock sandwich. The waitress was pretty blunt and rude to me when it came to how I ordered it, and the result of this Cajun seasoned fish was one that disappointed. First off, the portion was extremely tiny for $17. While the haddock looks appetizing in this picture, it was by no means filling. Its centre was thin and soggy and lacked flavour. In addition, the chips came out cold and thin. Not a fan. read more

Federal Jack's Brew Pub - "Blackened" Haddock sandwich with chips - American Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

Kennebunkport is a must see when visiting Maine. Lovely downtown area, scenic drives are a staple. We stopped in to Federal Jacks because it was open with decks area during COVID and had a very fine lunch. Traditional pub fare of apps, salads and sandwiches. I had the grilled rueben sandwich with fries and it was quite good. I prefer a closed face Reuben, which this was! Good combo of the kraut and dressing. Fries were good but standard. My companion had chicken tenders and onion rings. Tenders were crispy and thick. Lots of dipping choices including blueberry bbq! Onion rings were great!!!! Great view of water. Staff was attentive. read more

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Your average restaurant in any seaside location, except they have robust micro-brewery options. If you are a beer drinker, this is for you, hands down! Other than that, nothing special. read more

Let's be totally frank: the food here is just okay. We had... Basic Burger ($9.99) - burger with american cheese: About as unmemorable as you can get regarding a burger, the side of rice looked dry and unappetizing. Grilled Caprese Sandwich (9.99) - fresh mozzarella, vine ripened tomato and pistachio pesto on artisan wheat bread: unfortunately, there was about a half inch to one inch from the crust inward that had ABSOLUTELY NOTHING on it. So it's definitely not worth the price tag or even getting again, since it's so underwhelming (which is shocking, because I thought the pistachio pesto would really pack a punch). The accompanying side of cole slaw was bland. Veggie Burger (9.99) - a homemade veggie burger served in a warmed naan with fresh greens, feta, tomato and tzatziki: as far as homemade veggie burgers go, this one was pretty awesome! And that they accompany it with Mediterranean flavors? Brilliant!!! The flavors all compliment each other just perfectly, and if you ask they'll cook your veggie burger in a separate pan away from the meat (ordinarily they DO cook it on the same grill as the burgers, FYI). The accompanying side of mashed potatoes though were tremendously under-seasoned and unexpectedly chunky. Hummus and Naan (7.99) - hummus drizzled with roasted garlic oil, chickpea olive tapenade, and naan: THIS. WAS. DELICIOUS. If you like unprocessed hummus, (really like the astringecy of) garlic, and subtle hints of olives... you will love this. I am so happy someone at my table got this, and encouraged me to finish it for them. Probably one of the best hummus' I've had store- or restaurant-bought. So, ordinarily, I would give this place a three star rating. But the customer service here? Some of THE BEST I've ever had anywhere. Each person in my party had dietary restrictions: one of us had GERD, three of us were vegetarians, and one of us was gluten-free. I also implied that I was allergic to fish... I am not, and I'm sorry I fibbed to them, but I really wanted a bloody mary. And - of course - they make their homemade bloody mary mix in a batch each morning and it includes anchovy-filled Worcestershire sauce. The server, though - without me asking - took it upon herself to check with the bar to see if they'd make me a fresh drink from scratch sans Worcestershire. They did and only charged me $5 or $6 for it. Was it the best bloody mary I've ever had? No... but that they willingly made me one when soooooooooo many places in Maine wouldn't have? Impressive and appreciated. The server - taking my fake shellfish allergy VERY seriously - also let me know that EVERYTHING fried here is done so in the SAME oil: the chicken tenders, the fish, the french fries, the onion rings, even the tortilla chips (meaning the last three are NOT safe for plant-based diets). Knowing this altered everything my vegetarian boyfriend and I were going to order, and our server was very, VERY, VERRRRRRRRRRYYYYYY patient with he and I as we hemmed and hawed, order then reordered frequently. From what I hear from my parents who frequent here, the service is ALWAYS like this, too. So, yes, I'm a fan... specifically of the outstanding, above and beyond exceptional customer service we received here from the beginning to the end of our meal. read more

Federal Jack's Brew Pub - Hummus and pita? SO GOOD. - American Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

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I'm trying to figure out how this place had bad reviews, either way, they've turned it around! It was my first time here, and we loved it! The trivia was fun. The drinks were great. The service was exceptional. The crab rangoon dip and chips were some of my favorite things to eat so far. We loved it! read more

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My husband and I shared a bowl of NE clam chowder and realized that we didn't really want to order more food from here. The clam chowder was good, but not great. I think it definitely was a bit too watery. After getting the clam chowder, we decided to get dinner elsewhere. read more

Our server was amazing - but thanks to one of the SIX (!) hostesses on duty (that should have been a sign itself !) we elected to have a few beers and apps and leave!! Apps were mediocre at best. Hostess staff was so rude my husband refused to eat there. Save your $ and precious time and move on! Too many other choices! read more

The beer was good, is that something. The clam chowder was very blah, it was not seafood cream based rather tastes like thick chicken soup. My scallops were either frozen or bad and tasted horrible. The fries that came with it were ice cold while the onion rings were burnt(this just showed they really don't have any quality control or care). Onion rings should come in 2 different colors. It's not hard to see when bring them out they don't look right. Try another place. read more

Federal Jack's Brew Pub - Onion rings, burnt - American Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

Upstairs at the bar - great service excellent excellent Lobster Roll! You have to stop and have one - for me a return visit is a must - down side not enough outside deck to enjoy the amazing view. No worries the views from inside are just as amazing. read more

Federal Jack's Brew Pub - Great Brewery and restaurant - American Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

Yikes.... Have been here many times, always had a good experience. Called tonight for takeout, woman answered, rudely said "We don't do takeout! We haven't all summer!!" And slammed the phone down. Every single page on their website has a pop up stating they offer take out, with a link to call the restaurant. How would a customer know takeout is no longer offered? read more

Federal Jack's Brew Pub - Federal Jacks website as of 9/26 - American Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

Best view in town. Had a few drinks on the top deck. Beautiful weather and great drinks/service! read more

Federal Jack's Brew Pub - Lemon drop martini - American Near Me - Kennebunk, Maine

I'm being kind giving a 2 star.i don't like to knock ant restaurant. But I feel they need to kick it up a notch. We sat upstairs for dinner and our chairs and table were sticky. The chairs are worn and look dirty and kick plates on the raised booths were also worn . I was not impressed at all with the appeal and our meals. I went there several years back and the meals were good . I don't know how it got so run down. Sorry for the bad review . Hoping things will get better ! read more