Best food in the area and a lovely group of bartenders who know their stuff. Cannot recommend enough.

What a fun night - food and drinks were fantastic, service was great and the entertainment a lot of fun. We ate tapas style and shared lots of small plates - each was innovative and delicious. High marks all around. read more

Afternoon music added to our enjoyment of our cold and well-prepared Manhattans and good pours of wine. The flatbread was delicious. Service was professional, and precautions were taken to ensure the health and safety of the patrons during this Covid-19 pandemic. Tables and chairs were cleaned between patrons. We were treated royally by our waitress, and our request for a table where we could see the musicians (I am visually impaired) was granted. Kudos to the staff for accommodating us. read more

What a cute place! Had ceviche and drinks. Came out fast and staff was friendly. Would return.

I'm a local and I love coming here. The first time I came a friend who used to work there was with me and told me to try their hummus.... UMMM DELICIOUS! Best hummus eveeeeerrrrr. Seriously. I have had their pizza, salads, and cheeses and while they are small plates they are perfect! The staff is wonderful and cook really knows what he is doing. I love coming here. I love the atmosphere, the staff, and the Food! But seriously, try the hummus, you'll thank me! read more

Awesome atmosphere, fantastic wine list. Coffee braised short ribs are a must have, as well as the burratta and Cesar salad. Although this is a wine bar, they have hand crafted cocktails that will blow just about any other cocktails in town out of the water. read more

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Our group went to Old Vines for a drink before dinner in "The Port". My husband especially appreciated that they had a nice choice of beers available as he isn't much of a wine drinker. Great service, nice wine, excellent company! read more

Just moved to Kennebunk and we have always wanted to try Old Vines. Our first time here and half way through the meal, we decided it was our favorite place! We had Caesar salad, fried haddock, calamari fries and sausage pepper/onion pizza. Keep in mind these are tapas portions. When it was gone we wanted more. Drinks were clever and delicious. So glad we found this place! We will be back all the time! read more

Great happy hour!! Tasty snacks and a good wine selection. The larger plates were a bit pricey, so we stuck to the half priced small plates for the night, but it was very delicious! We got the Marcona Almonds which had delicious roasted garlic and also got the tabouleh and the gravy and garlic bread, all of which were great!! Would definitely go back again! read more

I was most recently treated to a evening at Old Vines for Valentine's Day and I loved every moment of it. As locals, this is one of our favorite spots. We enjoyed the dips & toast with hummus, roasted veggie panini, and the flatbread pizza with bacon & sauteed onions. All the food was excellent and very fresh! The flatbread pizza has such a great flavor and I would highly recommend it to anyone. My boyfriend and I like to try a little bit of everything instead of having one large meal and we find that Old Vine's menu really satisfies that need. The wine's are great and the bartender makes the best mixed drinks in town! I highly recommend this spot to locals and visitors alike! read more

Delicious and great ambiance. We had cocktails and small plates to share. Each dish was well prepared and delivered with care by an attentive wait staff. My wife's mocktail was tasty and well executed. A true gem read more

So, it turned out that Old Vines did close, but only for a short period. Some great guys bought it, and breathed life into it. There's an updated menu, amazing new cocktails, and a regularly shifting wine palette. You just can't find a better place in the Lower Village, IMO. Thanks for saving the place! read more

Great drinks, very good and great environment. Excellent service and friendly staff. They have some vegan options which I love. Nice place anytime of the year. read more

I live in Kennebunk so I'm a local and this is my favorite place to go. The food, the staff, and the ambience is all wonderful. Their drinks are unique and delicious, however they are a small pour as a heads up, but they are so good it makes up for it. Lions Tail is my favorite with the allspice and whiskey. All of the food is delicious, but be warned it's all small plates, so you may want to order more than 1. I enjoy this as I can sample different dishes. The chicken meatballs are so good, and all of their flatbread pizzas are as well. They have a fire pit outside year round on the patio which is lovely in all seasons. If you want a quiet romantic dinner, you may want to sit upstairs as it's very loud downstairs, and in the winter it's very cold if you sit anywhere near the door as people walk in and out. But it's a cozy, warm atmosphere and I love it! read more

Great, innovative cocktails; great service! Love the innovative cocktail recipes. Haven't tried the food yet, but can't wait!.

We visited from out of town based on the reviews and loved this place! Great happy hour and food as well as amazing drinks. We sat at the bar and the bartenders were talented and so friendly, customizing drinks and offering suggestions on where to head to after. Would absolutely go again. 10/10! read more

This place was recommended by the owner of the Inn where I was staying! The food was great! I had the beet salad which was a large beet salad for a tapas place! I also had the bacon and onion flat bread which was delicious! The staff was friendly and attentive! I would recommend this place to anyone! read more

This a fantastic place! The food is great, especially if you find yourself bored with the usual options in the area. My husband and I arrived right at 5pm to take advantage of happy hour and we were not disappointed. Our server Rickie was very pleasant and knowledgeable about the menu despite the fact that he looked like he might skateboard away at any moment :) He helped us choose a nice variety of dishes and I have to say all of them were delicious! I highly recommend a visit, you will not be disappointed. read more

My only regreat was coming after dinner. The bartender was knowledgeable and the smells from the kitchen were incredible!

I came in here not having the best birthday in the world. Just wanted some quiet with a friend. REALLY wanted some bubbly by the glass, ended up getting just that even though what we had wasn't on the menu (by the glass). Now that is awesome service, and really made day. Thank you so much. Lovely ambiance, warm staff, and of course awesome wine. What more could you want? Will be back to EAT. :) read more

We loved the food, service and total ambiance of this place. We had the Mezze board which was amazing. read more

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This place was exactly what we had hoped it would be! We came during happy hour- half price drinks and snacks, everything was delicious and beautifully presented. Great atmosphere, wood burning fire pit with outside seating. I also had a chocolate custard dessert that was like a deconstructed (and elevated) s'more! So good! read more

This place is so awesome! The food is fantastic and the staff is always welcoming and treats you so well! We even bring our teenager. Come here!!! read more

Visited twice on our Kennebunk stay.. tried an assortment of wines (went with the 3 oz pours to be able to try more, but FYI- the 6 oz are 1/2 price during happy hour). Meal-wise favorites were the Caesar salad (random, but So tasty, flavorful, and fresh), the garlic bread that came with the meatballs (wish it was its own menu item), and the sticky toffee pudding. Save room for that one... Or just go to OVWB after dinner for a bev and dessert. If you're more of a savory that's sweet fan, the pomme frittes are a great alternative. Wish there was a place like this near home ! read more

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This is probably my new favorite food & bar in Kennebunk. It gives off an ora of liveliness as well as a chill and intimate scene. The food was absolutely delicious and there was a large variety of drinks including very creative mock-tails. This is both a place to go out and have a wonderfully fun night with friends or bring your kids to enjoy the live music and social scene. read more

My husband and I went here for our anniversary night out, and we couldn't have been happier! We had a bottle of wine, several appetizer plates, and then had dessert and port to finish. Everything was absolutely delicious. We didn't even have to spend as much as we would have on dinner at a "nice" restaurant, and we were still as full and satisfied. The plates, although small, are quite filling and everything we ordered seemed to go well with everything else. We had the smoked almonds, 2 of the cheese plates (the brie combo and the cheddar/gouda combo), and one of the spreads, I think it was roasted red pepper. The menu does change often, but I would recommend any cheese plate that sounds good to you, as they both were delicious and served with what they called "condiments": dried cherries, apricots, and some kind of fruit paste that was totally yummy. The cheese was served with perfectly toasted baguette drizzled with olive oil - yum. For dessert my husband had the chocolate sorbetto and I had biscotti, but would've ordered the creme brulee sorbetto if they weren't sold out! We know a little bit about wine so we didn't test out the waitress or the owner with questions, but they were both very friendly and checked in on us frequently. The atmosphere was dark and romantic; we were there on a Thursday night. Not many people there but it was off-season and we liked it that way. If you're looking for a different kind of night out and you enjoy wine and a relaxing atmosphere, this is the place for you. read more

Just had a wonderful evening at Old Vines. Relaxed atmosphere and truly friendly,caring owner and staff. While one might think of tapas as you examine the menu,we had no problem with the generous portions making a complete meal. And, everything was excellent. Outstanding wine and mixed drink selection as well. This place is a great value. This will definitely become a regular spot for us. read more

Great selection of wines and tapas. Loved the charcuterie board, although the crostini were a little salty. The patatas bravas are super spicy, so not a lot like ones in Spain. Overall, we still recommend this place. The bartenders were incredible, and worth going for alone! Great atmosphere for a glass of wine before or after dinner, or just for dinner! read more

A magical evening. Started inside at the bar since the outside dining area is highly coveted. The bartender, Ben, was laid back, friendly, and super nice. He took great care and effort to make our cocktails. The bar has cool lighting, music, and decor. We moved outside once we saw a table was available. The tables are set around fire pits. Our bartender, Ben, went above and beyond to continue to serve us outside. Unforgettable. For food - go for the "White Pizza" - best flat bread pizza of my life. The meat and cheese dishes are incredible. Ben picked us out a fantastic Italian wine and helped us pair the meat and cheese. The hummus plate and salads were also great. Highly recommend. You do not want to miss this spot while visiting Kennebunkport! read more

Hands down the best place to eat in Kennebunk/Kennebunkport. Creative food choices, affordably priced with a fantastic atmosphere. A great alternative to all of the seafood places in town.The service exceeds most fine dining establishments in town. You can tell the employees like their jobs and it shows! I will be back. read more

Love this spot - has a good atmosphere that doesn't go over the nautical top like some of the surrounding places, and has some great food. Gets crowded, but for obvious reasons. It's tapas, which gets a little long in the tooth, if you know what I mean. But their choices are interesting and delicious. The addition of the firepit/outdoor seating is pretty badass too. so glad this joint stays open year 'round. Sidenote: I think they put an ad in "Maine Hotties" magazine, because the staff is sexy. read more

Great spot for some gourmet cheese. Menu is a tad sparce but if you are looking for apps and drinks this is a great place. Aweskme service as well. read more

Great funky atmosphere is just for starters. The drinks are all specialties of talented bartenders and you can make a meal from the appetizers alone! The wait staff is extremely friendly and efficient for a busy restaurant and they have live music on weekends. This town is filled with good music at most of the restaurants and this place has an extra fun vibe! read more

It is so nice to see the evolution of this place over the last few years . Have been going there since its original limited menu ; now it is more upscale and one can get just craft cocktails and little bites or actual dinner . Wine list from glass to bottle has also come a long way . Have to admit to surprise at an " open charge" of $3.50 for a few slices of extra bread to accompany some salads before some other plates of food ( terrific steak and piece of cod) when dinner bill was $150 with wine ; seriously? So not about the $3.50 but seemed so lame . read more

Our first night in town for the long weekend and we decided to give Old Vines Wine Bar a try! It was cozy and dark, we were offered a high top or the bar so we sat in the corner of the bar. Right away the service was fantastic. It was happy hour so we ordered the fried shishito peppers and the welsh rarebit as well as a white wine for me and my boyfriend ordered the Cranberry Collins. His drink was delicious and the pickled cranberries were to die for! The snacks were great and much better than your standard bar food. We moved on to the OVWB Waldorf and beef carpaccio...both were unbelievable! The Waldorf is the best dish I've ever eaten. Chilled spaghetti squash with chevre, brown butter and sage dressing, hazelnuts, apples. We still had some room and ordered the chicken meatballs (suggested by a few locals before we arrived) and the patatas bravas. The meatballs were also unbelievable! They fell apart with a fork and the sauce was so fresh tasting. The patatas bravas were tasty but were a little spicy and dense for me...i took them home as leftovers to reinvent them for brunch! We also ordered for drinks the Lady Bird and the Lori 75 towards the end of the meal and they were yummy! The Lady Bird had a small hint of pear that was great. I highly recommend sitting at the bar if you want some entertainment while you eat...the bartenders were amazing to watch and super friendly and attentive! We had amazing service, yummy food, and great drinks. Will definitely be back on our next trip up! read more

Went for dinner and it was a really nice and cozy place. Server was great and the food was very good. The short rib was excellent, as was the beet salad. The Sticky Toffee Pudding was amazing. Thanks for the fun night. I would definitely return. read more

Finally made it in last weekend for apps and a cocktail and loved it - the relaxed ambiance, decor, music, drink selections, amazingly delicious short ribs, and friendly service. We'll be back! read more

Our server was polite, knowlegible, and efficient. Her recommendation for wine was spot-on. The food was delicious. They even use shoyu on their poke which made this Hawaiian very happy. Would definitely recommend! read more

Very tasty tapas! Make sure to try the cured meats. The duck prosciutto was incredible. The drinks are very good too.

Excellent food in a relaxed but lovely environment! Great cocktails, fun bar scene, outside seating, and cozy bench seating with pillows. Flatbreads are great as was the skirt steak. Appetizers, plates, and dessert are all equally delicious read more