Amazing experience! Loved the server Hailey, she was so charming and sweet. The atmosphere was so…read morebeautiful and fun. The food was also equally amazing.

The atmosphere was amazing, the food was spectacular, and the people were so nice and even better…read moreviews!!!

We celebrated our 12th anniversary dinner here last night. We booked last minute and walked from…read moreour 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!

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

It's been awhile since I've been down but went last night and it was well worth it…read more I was seated, even though the kitchen closed at 8 and I arrived at 7:50 Dawn my server was fantastic; my every hungry whim well taken care of. Kudos to the kitchen; meal was excellent, as were the oysters. Need to remind myself to be in the area more often!

Robert's has amazing food and service…read more Their fried clams imo are the best in the area. Crispy not greasy. Cornbread is to die for. Interesting specialty cocktails.

It was my first time coming here. Ordering was easy and our food came out quickly. We got two…read morelobster rolls, clam chowder, and a pint of the whole belly clams. They loooadded the lobster rolls and it came with plenty of fries. The rolls were nice and toasty. The perfect first lobster roll of the season for me. I usually have clam strips but the whole belly clams are a game changer - not too chewy, perfectly juicy and crisp at the same time. Everything was seasoned well and wasn't too overly salty. Great portions for the price. If you're visiting, there are two parking lots, the further one has more parking and there's a back patio space with more seating. I would come back again if I'm in the area!

Tender fried Cajun fish, came fresh and crispy. The spices weren't overpowering, the fries were…read moretasty and the coleslaw was crunchy. An enjoyable fish fry

Tons of locals seem to rate this business in extremely high regards and I can see why. You walk in…read moreand are immediately greeted with the pleasant smell of fresh seafood. And they have the displays to match. On this partly cloudy afternoon, I was in search of lobster tails. Upon requesting them, I discovered two things.. 1.) Unfortunately, the tails offered are not very big. Near as I can figure, they come in packs of 3 of what appear to be around 5 ounces each. 2.) Lobster really IS more affordable if you buy it in Maine. For context, a standard two pack of lobster tails at 5 ounces each (or sometimes 4oz) costs me around $25 in NH at the time of writing this review. The 3 pack of the same size tails costs the same price here at Taylor. So, naturally I bought two of those and ultimately nabbed a little under 2 pounds of lobstah for a mere $50. Sufficed to say - we will most certainly return at a future date. I have my eyes set on the fresh lobster meat next. As mentioned, everything in the glass display looked delicious. The place is easy enough to find. Just be aware their entrance is actually not in the front of the building, but on the right hand side. It's a little confusing at first, especially considering the tiny street view sign doesn't help much. If you drive into the "boat drop off" section, you're on the wrong side. Other items I wouldn't mind trying next visit are their lobster bisque and clam chowder. If you're coming across the border as I do, one pro tip I'd offer is to bring a cooler to keep your produce in for the day as you travel back. We transported the lobstah back in my car on an 85 degree day and the gel ice packs kept everything cold enough not to oxidize. Definitely check this place out for all your fresh seafood needs. The locals have spoken and I agree; Taylor Lobster Company is worth 5 fresh, buttery lobstah tails charred on the grill out of 5.

Local oysters, lobsters, fish and everything seafood related you may need. Locals shop here…read more Fast and friendly service. The bluefin we bought was HEAVEN. Better than steak. Melt in your mouth tender and so fresh! Perfect protein for fish tacos or sashimi.

Really deserving of it's 5 star rating…read more I mean lobster is good anywhere on the coast, but everything on the menu of State Line is top tier. We ate: - Korean lobster tacos - Haddock Chowder - Fried Haddock - Hot Honey Brussel Sprouts

Food was fresh and well cooked but some key details got in the way of a better experience…read more First - let's talk about seasoning. Old Bay is fine but it was sprinkled on everything we ordered - the clam chowder, the French fries, the fish, the sandwich. This made everything taste similar and it covered up the freshness of the seafood. The chowder was nice and thin but the potatoes were not cooked all the way and there was but one clam in the entire bowl. Fish sandwich and fish and chips were well cooked and very fresh. The tartar sauce was full of fresh dill. No cole slaw served with either option was a disappointment. State Line is a welcome addition especially as New England Fishmongers recently closed in Kittery.

always friendly and ooo baby the big ones are here!! they…read morecook for you so no mess at home.

This was our third year ordering lobster for Christmas from Sanders. The very first time I had…read morethere lobster was almost 4 years a go when my husband brought had brought back from a trip . This time yesterday morning I received a call telling me that there is a good chance it ny be delivered late due to to the weather in Kentucky they give me the option to cancel my order but I sayed no it be alright. They arrived yesterday at about 2 pm well and alive ohh and we are in Idaho . This is the best lobster you can get . So sweet and fresh well worth the money. Thank you again for making our early Christmas special.

We frequently pass through Kittery, often stopping at Kittery Trading Post and Bob's Clam Hut, but…read moreon this trip we ventured off of Rt. 1 and discovered a little hidden gem...The Black Birch. This quaint gastropub doesn't look like much from the outside, but inside, this seems like a place where locals are regulars and tourists are happy to get a table at this "no reservations" joint. It's dark inside (no photos) and a little cramped. The bartenders are serving double duty mixing and pouring drinks while also playing DJ and spinning vinyl records. And it felt like everyone inside was exactly where they wanted to be at the moment...enjoying each other's company and sharing drinks and food. The menu is about the size you would expect from a small kitchen - a fair number of appetizer dishes meant for sharing, and a handful of entrees, ranging from casual to a bit more refined. The grilled cheese and tomato soup ($19) was made with a hearty artisan bread that hit the spot on a chilly evening. Similarly, the coq au vin ($26) was classic comfort food, with perfectly cooked smashed fingerling potatoes surrounded by a rich, decadent reduction sauce smothering meaty mushrooms and soft pearl onions. Note, the coq au vin did take a long time to prepare, so not the dish to order if you're in a hurry. A couple of not-too-sweet lemon ricotta donuts (with chocolate sauce) was a great way to end the meal.

We celebrated our 12 year wedding anniversary while touring New England…read more We actually just happened upon this place because the first restaurant that we went to, across the street, was out of a couple of dishes that my husband wanted. Well, I'm happy that they were because dinner here was SOOOO good! The bartender helped us choose a bottle of champagne to start. We shared everything. One of each of the deviled eggs each. The maple cranberry was interesting. The sour cream chive one was to die for! The ricotta gnocchi was elegant and fluffy. The sauce made it over the top. The ribs were good, but I'm a Midwest girl. They just don't compare to back home. The clam linguine was seasoned perfectly. It was quite filling. We ended with the Apple Olive Oil cake with maple ice cream. The cake itself was quite dense and dry. The ice cream helped. I would not order this dessert again. Service was quite SLOWWWW, and for no reason as they weren't very busy while we were there. There were long gaps between courses and then once we were finished we kind of just sat there for a while. The food was worth it but something is not running efficiently and could be improved. Still giving 5 starts because it was so good and everyone was welcoming.

We stopped in here yesterday for lunch, and were excited that the enclosed porch area, where our…read moredog was welcomed, had plenty of heaters, blankets, and cushions - which made for a cozy experience on a cold day. The seating was choose a table, so we selected one in the corner. Our server brought out menus, and a water bowl for Toby. My mom ordered a burger - which was cooked perfectly to the temp specified (medium), that she enjoyed, she selected the homemade chips as her side (yum!) I ordered the french dip which was on the specials menu - it, and the au jus that came with it were delicious! You can select a side that you want - I went with Mac and cheese, which was delightful (a lot of food though, so took most of the Mac home). I really liked that this restaurant was casual, had a relaxed feel, and our server was great. Also thrilled that they welcomed our dog with zero fuss.

I've been in here a few times to eat and have hit this place up the past few times I've headed into…read moreKittery for the KBP (Kittery Block Party). I was just here recently on 06/15/2024 with friends & family. It was such a beautiful day out (finally!!) & they were packed/busy. They had a grill outside that they were grilling up some burgers that smelt amazing. They have a little outside patio that is covered & one that is open. We were told our wait would be 20 minutes but it seemed that we ended up getting seated in less than 20. One negative thing about this place is that they only have 1 bathroom which is unisex so the wait to use the bathroom can be long & there really isn't a good place to stand in line for it. As the kitchen door is right there & then there is a table up against the wall where customers sit. I felt like I was in everyone's way while waiting to use the bathroom....lol There was 7 of us total but only 4 of us showed up first & we were seated outside under the covered patio. Our table wasn't big enough for 7 & the waitress actually asked the 3 girls at the big table next to us if they wouldn't mind switching with us & they had no problem in doing so, luckily they had just drinks & had just placed a food order so it was an easy switch for everyone.....thank you girls!! This did confuse the waitress a little bit once the other 3 showed up when she brought our drinks out to the 4 of us. This visit I got the grilled chicken club which I thought the menu said it was fried but apparently it is grilled which ended up being great because the sandwich was delicious. The chicken was nice & moist. I did omit the cheese & asked for my bacon on the side. Good thing I looked @ my receipt because when our waitress Jess put the order in, the register automictically charged me for "a side of bacon" when the bacon comes on the sandwich, it was an easy fix for her. I also got their homemade potato chips with a horseradish dip which wasn't too spicy. I've gotten their chips in the past, always a hit. Other food items I've had in the past have been their mac & cheese, chicken & lemongrass potstickers, pretzel bites with beer cheese & chicken fingers. Everything has been tasty so far. Jess was an amazing waitress. We didn't wait long for her to take our order, bring our drinks & check on us after we tasted our food. Surprisingly as busy as it was on KBP we didn't wait long @ all for our food. She was able to get all the checks separated as asked for and was very nice & friendly, thank you Jess!! Funny cause for some reason I thought her name was Ashley but my receipt says "Jess H." My friend's & I that I was with, we all know the owners and go way back with them from when they owned another business apx 30yrs ago that we use to venture to frequently. My sister-in-law also knows the owners too. So it's always nice to get to see them & say hello when we stop in. They're great people & definitely do a great job running this place! Keep up the great work guys!! As always, its nice seeing ya! Thank you!

5 stars for the lobster roll. Very delicious! One of the best ones we have had on our trip. Chowder…read morewas ok, bot creamy but more brothy. Prices were super high for what you get.

According to some, this is one of the must visits when in Portsmouth so I decided to try it. Geno's…read moreis a family-run business. Got here on a Monday afternoon at about 3PM; it was not busy at that time (they close at 4PM). Despite this, parking spots were limited. The interior was quaint. Sat at the patio area. Got the house special which was regular lobster roll and a cup of clam chowder. Service was good. Before ordering the house special, they offered to a sample of the chowder. The chowder is not the usual creamy style but it was flavorful. The lobster roll was good. It was fresh and was served on toasted buttered roll with lettuce, pickle, and chips. For dessert, the blueberry pie was good too. It went well with the ice cream. Would give this a 4/5. Though the food was good, it was not cheap.