"Take me to the pilot, lead me through the chamber Take me…read moreto the pilot, I am but a stranger" (Elton John) Our convention committee was in town celebrating last summer's successful event after years of planning. Five of us headed for lovely Kennebunkport, but where should we meet for lunch? Choosing a lunch spot could've taken all afternoon, but a trusted local steered us toward the Pilot House. So that's where we met up -- and it ended up being a terrific lunch. It has a scenic location in a harbor on the Kennebunk River, where the whole waterfront is dotted with boats. The big dining room is equally pretty with colorful nautical flags covering the ceiling and maritime décor everywhere. Pilot House was packed, I mean pretty much every table and every barstool, but after a short wait a table opened up for us. Our server, Carley was great- with a super nice attitude and quick water glass delivery. Pilot House's menu has plenty of seafood options among its appetizers, soups, salads, baskets, sandwiches, and entrees. I went with their Fish Tacos ($19) - "Golden fried haddock, red cabbage slaw, queso fresco & house made candied jalapeño aioli. Served on flour tortillas". I asked Carley if I could get the fish grilled instead of fried, and that was no problem. I loved the tacos; the fish was plentiful, flaky and tender and that jalapeño aioli was excellent. One of the other meals at our table included an interesting one. Ever hear of a Haddock Reuben? It was $21.00 for a marble rye sandwich with fried haddock, coleslaw, 1000 Island & Swiss cheese. Not a morsel was left behind. Two of us went with a Fried Baby Shrimp Basket ($24), a huge feast of golden fried baby shrimp, French fries, coleslaw & cocktail sauce. We were seated in the far-right side of the dining room by a bank of windows, and I noticed what looked like a huge yacht connected to the restaurant by a walkway. Turns out there is a restaurant bar up there. I so wanted to scoot up there for a few photos, but it wasn't open for the season yet. Oh well, maybe next time. Just another reason to visit the Pilot Hose because the food and dining experience were top-notch.

We went because it was right across from whale watching. It was a cute place, and the attached boat…read morewas cool. The food was good, just maybe more dinner price than lunch price.

There are certain places where outstanding food speaks for itself, and certain places where the…read moreatmosphere, service, and vibes really can elevate the overall experience. Batson River is the latter, and we loved our lunch outing in one of the adorable seasonal outdoor ice fishing sheds. We chose a few "handhelds," including the blackened haddock tacos and fried haddock sandwich, both of which are served with a red cabbage slaw. I enjoyed the tacos - the ratio of fish to slaw and aioli, etc. was just right. And the sandwiches are served with a generous amount of crispy French fries. On a weekday in March, many of the local shops and restaurants were closed. It was an unseasonably warm day, and we were happy to stumble upon Batson River for a fun and memorable lunch!

Our first stop in Maine was perfect!!!! Our waitress, McKenna, was the best! Definitely recommend…read morecoming here because there are good options for everyone even if you don't like seafood. Sitting outside was perfect!

Great atmosphere, food is great we had the lobster roll trio, street corn lobster roll and…read morepepperoni flatbread (7 year old) and we all enjoyed it! The portions are plenty and the service was great! Definitely give them a try if you are in the Kennebunkport area!

Good bar food but for a place with so many tvs to hear the bar owner refuses to play the game…read morevolume for the World Cup final when it is on every tv... and multiple people asked... owner ruined a good time.

Rosella KPT deserves so much more attention, it's a truly superb dinner experience. Chef Genevieve…read moreelevated our experience and made it one of the highlights of our trip to Maine. We sat at the bar, which I would recommend. We ordered a few pieces of nigiri and rolls, then Chef Genevieve asked if we wanted to have our nigiri "tailored" some, so she curated the pieces to what we may like--light, bright, bites or a more rich tasting option. Her selections were spot on. The fish was fresh, the rice cooked to perfection and the garnishes were perfectly paired to elevated the average sushi roll or nigiri. The cucumber salad was spicy, crunchy and so good with the yogurt. You also cannot skip the desserts at the end, the cherry on top to an excellent dinner. I truly can't recommend this spot enough if you're even remotely around KPT, go try it!

Another amazing dinner at Rosella. We haven't been here for a few years and it was even better than…read moreI remembered.. we booked a reservation and sat at the bar for an 845 dinner. Each item of the food was scratched and do unique taste on sushi. It was truly an experience. We really enjoyed sitting at the sushi bar and watching the chefs prepare each dish. It's a fantastic restaurant. Highly recommend.

We went there because we weren't really sure where to go, and we wanted some around the water. We…read morelove sitting outside.It was the perfect weather. Our waitress was hands down amazing, because when my mom asked for water, she remembered that she didn't get ice and asked her she wanted ice in her water, which I thought was such a thing to remember. She was super friendly, and I made sure to tell her that at the end that I thought she was awesome. I got the chicken sandwich and the onion rings and they were both delicious. My mom got the taste of maine. The only thing that I think she would have changed is the clam chowder had a lot of potatoes in it.i think she wish it had more clams. But overall it was great

The food is typical pub food. Nothing great, nothing bad. We knew that going in based on some…read moreother reviews, but we wanted the ambience outside and we wanted the view. Both were exactly as we had hoped. The free valet parking was also a bonus. Regarding the actual food, for new it was a Greek Salad with grilled chicken and my dinner partner had the lobster roll. The salad was just a salad, the lettuce was not the freshest and the dressing was sparse, but the chicken was well grilled and juicy. My friend said the lobster roll was good as it did not have large chucks of celery, and the flavor of the lobster was good. She said she has had better and she had worse. Again, if though want pubs food with a drink and a great view, this is the spot. If you are seeking a great and flavorful meal, I would look elsewhere.

Food was ok, but nothing to rave about. It was a bit salty…read more Waitress was nice but forgetful. The outdoor seating was nice but bugs weren't so nice. Not sure it's worth returning.

Drinks where okay. Husbands first Long Island to the second tastes different…read more I had a few seasonal drinks : apple cider marg was super Smokey not my favorite. And I had a the pumpkin spice espresso martini I had to choke down

We ventured (like a Hurricane) into the restaurant after a fun-filled afternoon that had us on a…read moreLobster Boat excursion, a mile walk south to another establishment for a Lobster Roll, the walk back. Some shopping and a few bits along the way. We weren't completely full for dinner but wanted the party to go on. I snagged a reservation at Hurricane and we were seated shortly after getting a round of drinks from the bar. My wife had her go to cocktail "A slightly Dirty Martini" while I opted for the citrusy Hemingway. Once seated we poured over the menu and couldn't make up our minds but our server was awesome. We weren't rushed and each passing visit continued the conversation with her about our trip, our day, our experience, and Kennebunkport content in general. At long last we simply decided to get two rounds of fresh oysters that were to absolutely die for as our meal. The snacking had taken its toll or my wife would have annihilated a 2 lb Maine Lobster on her own. I had some local Maine craft beers to go with the light fare and had to order the "Affogato" for desert. It simply called my name. The Hurricane offered a great atmosphere that was still somewhat hopping shortly before the clock suggested it was closing time. As we exited and walked over to our hotel for the last night before heading home, we found the usually crowded streets of the sea town barren and that offered some time for reflection on a great evening that was had by all.

The food was solid. Good, but no WOW factor. But the outstanding aspect of this dining experience…read morewas the service. Our waitress Seanna was the best waitress I've experienced in a very long time. I'm a NYer and my dining experience bar is high. Well she nailed it. Plus the Manager accommodated us as I was 1/2 hour early and she sat us in a quiet area of a very loud restaurant. Again, no complaints about the food, but the service was exceptional!

Really great pizza. You can tell it's super fresh and made with good ingredients. The pizza was…read moreperfectly cooked with a really nice crisp crust, which made it stand out from a lot of other places. What also made the experience great was the owner -- really nice and welcoming, which makes a big difference when you go somewhere local! This will be our new staple go to spot!

This is the best pizza I've ever had, and I've had a lot of pizza. The cheese, the tomato, the…read morecrust?!?! Oh my it's so so good. Amazing family that owns and runs the location as well. I think about the pizza at least twice a week if not more, worth a day trip on its own. Love you Pinsa

We come to this bar every Prelude. It's called the Tinsel Bar during the holidays and has a fun…read moreChristmas spirit. Go you won't regret it!

Amazing food and drinks. Great menu options…read more Bartenders are so welcoming and friendly. Location is convenient.

Delicious pizza and a nice change up from the repetitive menus of the other restaurants in town…read more Very bare bones inside and unfriendly service but great takeout or casual meal option.

I only had a bite of my mom's slice from here it was good though and we know our pizza being from…read moreNY. I want to really just say how nice they were to my son. For a town like Kennebunkport you'd think there'd be more than one bathroom area in the town. They also obviously don't think of special needs because my son is terrified of the hand blowers, so loud, refused to go into the tiny 3 stall loud bathroom. He desperately had to go pee and every place over there is like old with no bathrooms lol. Just as I was about to like pull him I dunno to a dumpster or something my mom spotted in the distance this place sort of on the hill. We ran in explaining and they were like omg yes yes go right ahead. Insisted we didn't have to buy anything to use the bathroom. My mom still wanted to anyway because they were so nice and understanding. She got a few slices to go. I'll forever remember this place saved the day lol. Kennebunkport get porta pottys or something! I can only imagine in the summer it's probably insane. It was a youngish girl who was there when we went. Just so nice. If ever back in the area I would make this place a must stop.