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    Pilot House Restaurant

    3.7 (186 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Closed 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Chicken Cesar Sandwhich
    Anna S.

    My first time at The Pilot House, and I was pleasantly surprised. The ambiance and environment were really nice and open--you can tell it was recently renovated from the old setup. We were seated upstairs, which has a completely different vibe. I ordered a Bloody Mary and initially thought it just didn't have enough alcohol--turns out there was none at all, even though I was ID'd. Others in my party also felt like their drinks had little to no alcohol. The food portions were big, and everything came out fresh and hot. A little pricey, but that's probably expected given the location. Overall, the food was delicious, and I'd potentially come back.

    Stephanie P.

    I love the local charm of the Pilot House Restaurant! There's a beautiful bar and seating arrangement on the first floor. Lots of boat decorations to make it extra nautical. There is a second floor, which feels more like a restaurant lounge with wide open spaces. You can also dine on top of a docked boat, which is connected to the second floor of the Pilot House. My friend and I got cocktails and fried fish bites. Absolutely delicious and a great atmosphere to enjoy with company!

    Chicken fried rice
    Justine R.

    I ate at the Pilot House for the first time during my last trip to Maine. What a wonderful place! I went with a large party and we were seated upstairs, there were huge windows with beautiful views, the space was large and beautifully decorated. All 18 people I was with loved their meal, the service was excellent especially with such a huge group. We will be eating here again on our next visit as well!

    Snacks and drinks
    Michele G.

    Went here for a private event and was perfect place. Huge venue with large windows overlooking the water. Ambiance was perfect and were able to have platters of snacks- pizzas, shrimp, fries. Great for a centralized buffet and perfect to hold tons or people. Really loved this spot and recommend

    Booked a boat tour and asked for a good local spot to eat. Pointed me to Pilot House and was glad I took the recommendation. Interior decor and views from second floor were amazing. Food was great and pricing was fair considering the location. Check them out when you're in the area.

    Fish tacos and fried clams basket

    Lovely location! We were able to bring our dog up and sit on the porch. Lovely view of the harbor! The staff were very friendly and our server was great! We had coconut shrimp (yum!), fish tacos and fried clams. Highly recommend!

    Baked Mac and Cheese w/ Chicken
    Sam Z.

    First time experiencing The Pilot House was and the food was delicious! I had the Baked Haddock, while my boyfriend got the Baked Mac n' Cheese w/ Chicken. Both were absolutely to die for :) Service was great and the restaurant was decorated for the holidays -- beautiful!

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    8 years ago

    Clam chowder was wicked good and so was the lobster roll. Service was great. Janice was super friendly and attentive! Would 100% come back.

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    8 years ago

    Had the lobster dinner & mussels. Everything was amazing! Our server was excellent. The place was a happening place and lots of fun!

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    9 years ago

    Had the BLT and husband had the haddock Rueben. Both perfect. Waitress is very spirited. Sunny and comfortable. We'll be back.

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    6 years ago

    Food was good but be prepared to spend more than you think and wait at least two hours to eat.

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    8 years ago

    Great place near the water. Only one draft beer, geary's but well priced with local flavor.

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    9 years ago

    Visited off season ( February). Friendly locals in their local bar. Nice seafood & sandwiches, cold beer and friendly staff.

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    17 years ago

    Great food! But be prepared for HIGH noise level

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    9 years ago

    Best place to get some cold cheap drinks in town. Haddock Reuben and salmon blt are both awesome

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    13 years ago

    Diamond in the rough. Great fried clams, lobster stew and haddock Reuben.

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    I am so happy we took a little pit stop at the Boathouse during our day trip to Kennebunkport. We…read moresat on a high top right on a deck overlooking the water. The view was incredible and they had lots of umbrellas to keep the hot sun off you while you are dining. We originally stopped to get a quick snack but our baby ended up getting hungry, so our quick stop turned into a full blown stop. The staff were super understanding and showed my husband a private corner near the entrance where he could change our baby's diaper. They also were very chill about me taking an extra moment to feed our baby. It was truly the best (and most scenic) place to regroup and take an hour to get a snack and care for the baby. We ended up ordering oysters and a poke bowl. The oysters were super tasty and fresh. The poke bowl was loaded with fish and veggies, but the rice was obviously a day old and was a bit hard and clumpy. The sauce on the poke bowl was also a bit salty. I ordered an Aperol spritz, which was perfect and complimented the sunny beach vibes well.

    Well, the biggest pros about this place is obvious. There's a parking lot out front, it's located…read moreright by the water, it has big windows on pretty much 3/4 of the walls in the dining area and during the winter months, they have cute heated cottages on the deck area where you can reserve to eat with your larger groups. The servers were extremely friendly, fast, and professional. Food? Solid, but nothing to specifically come to this place for. It's your typical, upscale American cuisine, with a tiny portion of the menu dedicated to Asian-fusion esque food. I came up on a day trip so I was satisfied with my general go-to dish when coming to restaurants like this, which is a fish sandwich or fish n'chips. We also got an order of crab cakes because I wanted to eat something that was locally sourced and well, it was fine. Again, I wasn't blown away, but I wasn't offended by it either. Are there probably better restaurants in the area that has better food for your buck? Most definitely. Is this a bit of tourist trap that actually has decent food? Absolutely.

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