Jones Landing is an average restaurant--its strength lies in being right on the water and close to the Peaks ferry. The outdoor seating is the place to be on a sunny day, and they have a nice bar area as well. Menu is okay. The service was quite rude and the manager was abrasive on multiple occasions. We stayed less than ten minutes to grab some drinks and still tipped 20%, but left feeling that the servers/management could have been much friendlier. read more

Ordered Ginger Ale; received sparkling water. Ordered nachos which took an hour to be brought to the table and was missing the guacamole. The waitress was friendly but scattered. read more

The best thing about this place is the location. Right by the water and the views are amazing. Drinks are ok, their special mixed drinks are watered down. But the draft beers are great. Went on the 5th of July around 8ish and the kitchen was closed. They had karaoke but really do no food. This place has soo much it can give but lacks on the giving. Serve food and good good! read more

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Restaurant is located at a beautiful spot with a gorgeous view of the ocean and portland skyline. Great atmosphere and friendly (albeit slightly all over the place) staff. We accidently came in on a thursday, which is apparently trivia night, but I suppose that was our error. From their limited thursday menu, we ordered the smash burger, lobster roll, and haddock sandwich. Somewhere between 20-30 minutes of waiting--watching other tables who came in after recieve their food, mind you--we threw in a clam chowder, which we got a mere 3 minutes after ordering. It was cold, with minimal clam. The fries were great, well seasoned and portioned nicely. Overall, their entrees are pretty solid, but I could have swam to the main land and back twice in the time it took to recieve our meal. read more

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Food is good but overpriced. Ambiance is peaceful, they have a pool table and music. The Jones landing pale ale is very good. Losing stars for overpriced menu and a men's bathroom that wreaks of urine... like bad. read more

We took the ferry and explored Peaks Island and got hungry so we stopped here; Glad we did. Service was excellent, couldn't ask for a more friendly waitress. My friend and I had the clam chowder which was quite yummy and we shared a salad that we enjoyed. We really thought the location was quiet and pleasant. Stop in after a long walk. read more

We came here on a Sunday for Reggae feast. It was a gorgeous day and it was packed inside. We did have to wait in line for a long time to get in. 10 dollar cover charge. Gorgeous view and great music. We got a beer bucket and it was decently priced. I don't think they were serving food but they had a food truck. I would love to come back to try a sit down meal because of the great view. read more

Jones Landing - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Peaks Island, Maine

The service was pleasant and reasonably timely. We ordered 3 entrees and they were all terrible. The smash burgers were inconsistently cooked and super greasy. Some areas of the patties were undercooked and some overcooked. The fries which the server said were amazing and seasoned were the worst we've ever had. They tasted like they had barbecue potato chip spice on them but not in a good way. The chicken tenders were flavorless and so dense you needed a fork and knife to eat them. read more

Great servers by Evan and Ben Great band Fab drinks Great lobster roll and crab avocado toast Beautiful view read more

View was fantastic! The nachos were soupy and very little chips with some kind of liquid nacho cheese, the French fries are absolutely terrible, all 5 us didn't like them. What's with all the seasoning! Offer plain fries!! The meals were just mediocre. Guess the view is all they have to offer. read more

Food was good, but one sandwich took almost 40 minutes. I would say they are not equipped for people coming off the ferry at once. And they would not take a check because the whole system nationwide was down. The solution was for customers to use the ATM. Then, they ran my card. read more

Went here on a Friday around 4 PM and it was surprisingly dead. Despite this, it took about 20 mins of sitting at our table before anyone came to help us. We ordered drinks and the "loaded nachos" LMAO. I wish i had taken a picture of the nachos because they were just so bad. Laughably bad. The blueberry marg was good and is the only reason for the stars. And the view of the water is pretty. Maybe just dont order the food.... read more

One of the best locations on Peaks to enjoy the view. Friendly staff. But the food is mediocre at best. A handful of fried sandwiches. My lobster roll was past its due date. The nachos had something yellow poured on top of them. Go for the view and ocean breeze. Do not expect anything from the food. read more

Stream Reggae was fun last weekend. We were told we'd have to sit outside until 2 because inside tables were reserved for those ordering brunch. That's fine - just something to be aware of. We found a seat outside. At 2 we came inside and found a table. Drinks are expensive! The music started late. All that aside, I'm giving four stars because we did have fun, it was a nice way to spend an afternoon, I'm obviously very generous, I did have a few drinks, and it's right next to the ferry. read more

I have lived on Peaks Island for more than 15 years and, during that time, Jones Landing was - in my mind - that "damn Jones Landing." It was an awful place because of the crowds and noise and congestion every Sunday during reggae Sunday. If you live on the island, you most likely dread Sundays because of the awful crowds. Older island people talked about days at Jones Landing restaurant as a nice place to eat and gather with friends but those days were long gone to me. However, with the newly opened restaurant there, it was time to check it out for myself. I was pleasantly surprised with Jones Landing. The food was solid, good even. The piece of haddock I had was HUGE. The accompanying sides were good additions, my favorite being the grilled green onions!!! My spouse's haddock sandwich was ok. There was more breading than fish so I gave him some of mine and, my portion was so large, that I didn't even miss it. He also ordered clam chowder and it was seriously good. The chowder was thick and creamy but not pasty. The flavor was delicious! However, the service was spotty. Maybe it's just the sign of the times - or it's island life. Whatever it is, the service was not up to par. Long waiting times, wrong items delivered to us, lack of customer service were all problems. Call it the lazy younger generation, call it island life, call it whatever you want. The service was poor. I will go back to Jones Landing, I know I will. But I'll go back for the haddock and the clam chowder with a lump in my throat, knowing I'll have to grit my teeth at the sub-par service. read more

Good menu with an outstanding view of the harbor. Just know you are on island time when you come to eat. But a great place to have a drink and watch the amazing boats. read more

Great location- someone rescue this business from these people. Bad food, horrible service by inactive children serves. Really how hard can this be? read more

BEST Lobster Roll ever. Lots of Fresh lobster on a delicious brioche roll with crispy lettuce and touch of aioli. Perfection!

Inimitable charm, top tier food & beverage, enthusiastic team. Jones Landing sticks out as a shining example of the hospitality & magic of Peak's Island, while striding beside the best restaurants & watering holes that so innumerably dot Portland. Quaint & cool island vibes set the stage for a lovely experience at Jone's, wether dining or simply stopping for a pint and a game of pool. The atmosphere is immaculate; seamlessly blending fun times and phenomenal food in a stylish and natural manner. A menu that is notably short provides everything it needs to and more regardless of it's brevity; balanced cocktails are deliberately crafted by a competent and knowledgeable bar staff, whilst well-portioned and flavorful dishes emerge quickly from an inspired and meticulous kitchen, curated with love and immense skill by a dedicated & charismatic head chef savant. Jone's program is flawlessly executed on the front side by a friendly and efficient collection of passionate industry professionals, and the clientele include friendly, fun-loving yet stoic and respectful locals. Experiencing Peaks Island and Jone's Landing for the first time with six other young men on a bachelor party excursion, we were welcomed with the most open of arms on more than one excruciatingly enjoyable occasion. To be so delighted and included as a group of strangers speaks not only to an excellence of hospitality & craft but to the peaceful and inclusive mindset of an island community that is so very well represented by this absolute gem of an establishment. Frothing to return. Do yourself a tremendous favor and make it a point visit. Could not recommend enough. read more

Setting is spectacular, food exceptional, service very very good, and prices are reasonable, more so than any where else on the Island. One negative- not handicap accessible- I will never get my wife back here until railings are installed from sidewalk to the entrance- ( and why is the ramp closed off?) read more

$22 for a smash burger that costs $3 to make and on average $1 to import is so funny it comes out of a distopian book. All their food tastes awful and frozen but the only good thing is they do trivia I guess? read more

Very tasty, great service, awesome view of the ocean. If we weren't moving we would make another trip to Peaks Island and probably dine there again. I wanted to try their key lime pie but it had sold out during lunchtime. Cute little place. read more

We went here by boat and couldn't have been more disappointed in the service and food. First, the bathrooms are disgusting. There was no hand soap and you had to grab the toilet paper from a basket. The place was not busy at all since we went on a weekday. It took 45 minutes to get a drink. Two tables that got seated after us got their food before our drinks. Joe the waiter was stoned beyond belief when he finally got to our table. When asking basic questions from their limited menu he couldn't answer one. When we asked for our bill he gave the table next to ours their bill, gave that table our bill, and when he brought our cc back he gave it to another table. Not sure how the place stays open and doesn't get closed by the health inspector. read more

Worst service EVER! And on top of it you get ripped off when you get drinks. We were asked if we wanted "doubles " , we said sure...first off they weren't doubles and we were charged 25.00 for one drink of kettle one and cranberry!!! A simple normal drink! I honestly think the bartender took some of the money because we payed cash..either way screw this place!!! RIP OFF!! read more

Extremely slow service but the waitress was very nice. Jones landing pale ale was very good.

Horrible experience. Owner clearly has no clue how to run a business. You can tell by the way she looks that she clearly has no sense of personal health or hygiene and that shows in her restaurant. The way she treats her slip customers on the dock is embarrassing and clueless. If you show up with a dog to "her place" then she will kick you out or be very rude to you. If it's a service dog she will harass you for your papers just to get "it" off her property. She ruined the reggae experience that was once so great. I feel bad for her cause she lives a very sad life making enemies with every person she crosses. It's bad when the staff are apologizing for her behavior and telling us "she sucks". Overall this restaurant is dead and I will never be going back in my life. And I will recommend anyone going to peaks to stay FAR AWAY from that miserable old woman. read more

Avoid this place. The baguette is a rip off, 5 small cuts of bread with frigid cold butter in a basket. The clams in the clam chowder were tough and rubbery. We ate here because everything else seemed to be closed. Sad this wasn't more enjoyable than it was, I had high hopes and was quite disappointed. read more

26 dollars for 12 tiny wings..very tiny..like hummingbird wings..everything is overpriced..for 26 bucks i wanted 12 big meaty wings.

Fantastic location and wonderful place to eat and grab some drinks. Staff is great and the food is solid. Worth a visit without a doubt - Maine at its finest! read more

Our waitress was terrific until it got busy. The oysters were top notch! Crab cakes were terrible too much breading, so you couldn't even taste crab. View is outstanding! read more

What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than on Peaks Island at Jones Landing listening to reggae and drinking rum buckets! If you have the opportunity to do it, go for it. It's such a fun day. Jones Landing does not serve food but there is a food truck and you can either eat it at the picnic tables in front of the truck or bring it back to your table, which we did & it was all delicious. It's a $5 cover charge and the drinks are reasonably priced. While the band was on break we took a nice walk, went into some of the cute shops & got ice cream. Can't wait to do it again! read more

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came over to the island for the first time while visiting Portland. stopped here after an afternoon of sightseeing and were very rudely told our service dog was not welcomed. we attempted to show the woman who was apparently the manager her papers and she refused to look at them. we then attempted to show her the copy of the law that we have on the back of our dogs certification card, even though we weren't planning to stay at that point , thought she should educate herself on the law. the woman got very belligerent and wouldn't even look at it. all of this happened immediately upon us entering and us not even having spoken. our dog is a perfectly behaved well handled dog. we have traveled all over the country and never ever had an issue so not sure what her problem was but based on rudeness alone I would not recommend. read more

We went on a slow night. The server didn't come over for some time. Didn't know the bar. The food was not good. The waitress forgot an entree. When talking to the manager she was aggressive and rude. The view is beautiful but unfortunately the service was horrible and food was a massive letdown. read more

This review is strictly on Reggae Fest. I wouldn't want to review the function as a wedding hall, because I'm sure it's a completely different experience. Reggae Fest is one of the better times I've had in the Portland area. The ferry is easy to get on and off and costs $7.50 round trip. Jones Landing is the first place you see. There's a line to get in because everyone gets off the ferry all at once. $5 cover is well worth it. Bucket of beers are pretty cheap, they have rum buckets, too. The band plays consistently for hours and they are great at what they do. The deck gets crowded, but on the lawn they have cornhole and a few lawn chairs. They also have ruit tables inside to play drinking games. It's crowded, but that's also what makes it a great experience. Everyone is friendly and just looking to have a lazy Sunday drinking a few beers and listening to music. Just as a heads up, the bathroom line gets extremely long and the mens bathroom seems to flood towards the end of the day. read more

According to the website, "The Harbor View" at Jones Landing is a "wedding and special event facility ideally located at the entrance to Peaks Island." I have not been to, and thus, do not know of this Jones Landing but, I do know of Reggae Sunday at Jones Landing which I'm sure is every bit as classy... Buckets of beer, live reggae music, and an incredible waterfront location coupled with belligerently drunk twenty somethings, but you got married here, so you know the drill, right? read more

Yep Regae Sundays.Buckets of beer with a great view. Like Mondays weren't bad enough.!! read more

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Stream Reggae on Sundays is the BEST! Great music, rum buckets, fun people! There is a food truck on site and lawn games. Ocean front, cool breezes and so close to the ferry. The employees are very nice and helpful. Had a great time and highly recommend. read more

The bartenders, Corey and Josh, were awesome! They really made our afternoon! My friends and I all got rum buckets and had an awesome time at Peaks! I saw a super long line and was nervous I'd spend half the afternoon waiting for a drink but the staff provided really quick service when they were super busy and were so friendly and professional! For those of you who live in Portland and haven't been you should go and check out Reggae Fest in the summer on Sundays from 1 to 5 pm. There are a bunch of pong tables and several different buckets, even an Allagash bucket! The buckets are between $14 and a little over $20ish. Rum buckets were 14 each and super sweet but I have a sweet tooth. If you don't try a different bucket. The crowd is a mix of all ages but like most reviewers say it's mainly 20 somethings. It's 21+. I can see how the venue would be a really beautiful place for a wedding. However the scene on a Sunday is really close to what Oasis Nightclub is like at OP Fest. If you're trying to party on a sunny Sunday afternoon it's a roundtrip $7 ferry ride over to Peaks. The only downside is there's a $5 cover charge. All of the bars on Peaks have great customer service but I was really impressed with the bartenders and will be back again! read more

Good vibes! Spread peace n love. Have a happy summer. Much love. Five stars. Thank you read more

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My husband,18 year old daughter and I recently decided to go to reggae Sunday at Jones Landing, we took the 10:15am ferry over and waited in 90 degree heat to get in, we were in the front of the line when we heard them say that no one under 21 can enter, even just to eat. In checking times and everything for this I never saw anything that said 21 or over , this is something that should be mentioned considering you have to take a ferry to get there. read more