Rose Cove Cafe

This location is right off the water with enormous windows for an amazing views of the water. The…read morerestaurant is very clean with warm modern contemporary nautical decor. The food was excellent, fresh and full of flavor. We had clam chowder, scallops with bacon and lobster rolls. Amy, our waitress, was incredibly attentive and made sure we had everything we needed without ever hovering. Amy struck the perfect balance of being friendly, professional and genuinely caring about our experience, which certainly made our dining experience memorable. If you are looking for a great place to enjoy seafood with beautiful views and outstanding service, The Ogunquit Beach Lobster House is the place to go!!!

I only ever write reviews few and far between. Came here on a day off work to enjoy myself…read more Drink... incredible. Not weak not too harsh did the job 10/10. Got the lobster rangoons.. immaculate and got an order to go because they were so good. Lobster roll and truffle fries - lobster roll had to be one of the best I have ever gotten and I grew up in New England and have seem many lobster rolls so great job! Truffle fries - could have been dusted slightly more but still really delicious. Keep up the great work! Also the view is just incredible

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Brix Brine

4.3(240 reviews)

Summary- Hit on all notes…read more Food- 5 Stars Oysters were excellent and well shucked. Fried chicken was very good and the sides- potato salad and broccoli salad- were outstanding. Lobster roll was unusual but excellent- tarragon mayo just enough flavor to make it interesting but not overwhelming the lobster. Tuna dish was excellent... balanced flavor with amazing tuna cooked just enough. Service- 5 Stars Sat us kinda late which was awesome. Server was excellent- timely, helpful, friendly. Atmosphere- 4.5 Stars Love the outdoor only seating and the general vibe, but it's kinda stuffed in behind some businesses which I could see some people not loving although we liked it a lot. Drinks- 4 Stars Solid drinks... nothing super outstanding. They were out of two beers which was disappointing. Value- 5 Stars Well priced and excellent.

What a vibe! Took a little to get seated but it was a lovely day and understood why. Everything we…read moreate was delicious and the wines were tasty. Hard to beat the feel of this place on a nice summer day!

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Pepper's Seafood Co

3.9(116 reviews)

Best food in Ogunquit!…read more The haddock sandwich and chowder were fresh, filling, and flavorful. The kids' meal with haddock was also high quality and felt like "real food". Plus, the broccoli it came with was cooked so well that my kids gobbled it up. Service was very helpful, attentive, and friendly. View from the outdoor patio felt like the right space from Main Street without being isolated. Wish I came back!

The location is a 10/10. Downtown Ogunquit on a breezy Friday afternoon is nothing short of New…read moreEngland charm: - small shops & boutiques, ice cream & fudge shoppes, and people watching galore are just some of the options that adorn Route 1. Unfortunately the meal was underwhelming. A 45 minute wait for a cheeseburger was a bit much considering the restaurant was not at all crowded and I was seated immediately. Also, I do think potato chips should be either salty or spicy, but not both. The chips that came with my meal were BOTH. The haddock stuffing was good, but small. Also, there must be a run on jumbo pretzels here in Maine, because every place seems to be out of them. So I decided to not order an appetizer since they were out of them. Also - no hand sanitizer or soap in one of the bathrooms?!

Haddock Taco Salad (Substituted $12 upcharge delicious salmon)

Happy Hour looks fabulous!

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Crab quesadilla

Footbridge Lobster

4.4(409 reviews)

1.0 mi

I held out from eating lobster in Boston to wait for the day trip here and it was worth it! First…read moretime having lobster roll and the lobster I received was plump and soft. I don't like fishy tastes/seafood generally and this wasn't fishy at all. Not all rolls had similar quality though, one of the rolls my group ordered had a shell in it. Each lobster roll can be done with butter, mayo, or both and are heated upon request. They all come with a bag of kettle potato chips and a fork; there are condiments and napkins sitting out at the order window. The shop was a small house with one counter window open for ordering. There's handicap parking steps away from the order counter, and restrooms about a 2 min walk away. The house sits across from a tall footbridge which is a nice photo spot, and there's a bench and trash can underneath it. It took about 15 mins to order and receive our items with a line that was about 7 people long! We came on a summer Saturday afternoon and it was lively, there were lots of people strolling around. The surrounding area seems like a resort town with lots of inns and rentals.

Footbridge lobster vs Lobster Shack review…read more Location: Footbridge lobster is located right next door to Lobster shack right by the footbridge. Seating: Footbridge js TAKE OUT ONLY with a big window you walk up to order and pickup. There are some benches nearby you might get lucky or you can stand by the bridge and eat. Lobster shack has seating and bathrooms. Price: On a Monday post lunch hour, I ordered the Lobster roll with clam chowder soup. Foot bridge is cheaper if you buy the combo outside of the lunch special hour compared to lobster shack. If you buy during lunch hour, they both are about similar in pricing. FOOD: The biggest difference between the two was TEXTURE. Footbridge offered a bouncy/chewier texture while Lobster Shack offered a softer easier to pull apart lobster. Secondly, the bread is slightly smaller at footbridge but the meat is 5oz almost singular piece versus lobster rolls multiple smaller pieces. Clam chowder was similar in the sense that footbridge had a thicker milkier consistency like most New England clam chowder while Lobster shack had more meat/substance but thinner liquid base with a somewhat coconut type taste. Both lobsters and clam chowder are unique and tasty in their own way and all boils down to preference. Lobster shack also had a pickle on the side but the price is slightly higher which all in all boils down to whether you like to chew or just wolf down that lobster roll.

2 lobster rolls. LOOK AT THAT MEAT!

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That Place In Ogunquit

4.4(474 reviews)

0.8 mi

Great server(Lily). Martini was solid, strawberry Cosmo was awesome. Had a variety of food. Caesar…read morewas ok. Bacon wrapped scallops were cooked perfectly, bacon was crispy, but they were a little gritty. Still really good. The lobster crostini was also very tasty. Special was stuffed lobster, It did not have much of a seafood stuffing, quite a bit of breading. Not something I would recommend. The lobster pie was the highlight of the meal. The sherry cream sauce was fantastic and the lobster was plentiful, also had a good bit of pepper which I appreciated.

Wonderful experience! Food was superb and server was attentive and pleasant. We will definitely…read morereturn next visit to Ogunquit.

Inside

Brown Shrimp Cocktail

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Fisherman's Catch Restaurant - Wells

4.2(580 reviews)

5.1 mi

What a beautiful spot! Came to try some fried clams and sat outside to enjoy the view! The service…read morewas quick and lovely! Love the charm this place has, and definitely worth stopping by

This used to be one of my favorite seafood spots, but apparently it was sold a couple years ago…read more Today is the first time we've gotten the chance to go and it was a disappointing and frustrating experience. I'd been coming here for at least 20 years, and in recent years it had been a favorite spot to eat outside when traveling with my dog. But now, we are not allowed to eat outside with a dog. Instead we had to order to-go and then walk down back to a 'dog area' which is a spot to the left of the building, below the parking area with one picnic table and some chairs in the woods. It was a beautiful sunny day, but we were getting eaten alive by no-seeums, which is not a nice experience when paying $100 for 1 meal with 6 scallops, 4 small pieces of fried fish, fries and slaw, an order of onion rings, a small clam chowder, and 2 beers. And $50 for a small lobster, an ear of corn, and an iced tea. I get that this is a tourist area, but $12 for a beer in a plastic cup and a $7.50 up charge for 6 scallops while being banished to a buggy spot that made eating very uncomfortable is a big no thank you for me. Crossing this place off my list, sadly. The upgrades and changes to this place are not a bonus at all. I'm sad that a place I always felt was friendly and welcoming is now overpriced and we all felt like we were being treated as second class citizens.

World' best tartar sauce!

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Patio 03907

4.2(247 reviews)

Amazing! A unique experience in ogunquit that is 10 star worthy! The vibes, food, and service was…read moreimmaculate. Tony the owner is an engaging, funny, and passionate about his restaurant and the town. If you're looking for a causal family friendly restaurant with excellent service, food, and just an overall great experience this is it! Will definitely be back!

This place is a hidden gem! Cool open outdoor atmosphere. We are…read morefoodies. We had haddock tacos, haddock sandwich, bang bang shrimp and calamari.everything was great. The owner Tony was very welcoming and quite the comedian and salesman. Highly recommend and would go back again for sure!

Decor in front of restaurant

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The Maine Catch

4.2(218 reviews)

0.6 mi

•$$$

We sat at the bar on Monday night. Everything was great! The blackened trio was very good. Our…read morebartender Dan was an absolute rock star! We love when the service elevates our experience to another level. He did just that. Drinks were amazing and came out fast! Overall it's was a great experience and we will be back! 10 out of 10!

We made reservations through Resy and asked to sit on the patio as it was a beautiful night. We…read morewere told the patio was walk-in only. So, people who do not make reservations get the best seat?! Crazy. So, if you want the patio, DO NOT make a reservation lol. The food was excellent. We all had a halibut variation and it was as delicious with a lovely presentation. The house salad was very over-priced. I would have loved a smaller, cheaper salad. My 5 year old ate every bite of his grilled cheese. The kids menu was great! Only negative was the seating. I was literally touching elbow with the man at the table next to me. We were also there to celebrate a birthday (noted twice in reservation) and no mention was made which was a bit disappointing. Overall, we would go back, but next time we won't make a reservation.

Homey feel

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The Crooked Pine

4.3(147 reviews)

Very charming restaurant in an old house with a nice outdoor patio. Made reservations to celebrate…read moremy boyfriend's birthday while vacationing in Maine and we had a great experience. What we ordered: -Cornbread: 3/5, great portion to share with the table and piping hot which I loved but wish it was moister and had more honey on top. -Caesar salad: 5/5, incredibly fresh, dressing was delicious and evenly spread among the whole salad, fresh anchovies on top were a nice touch -Crabcakes: 4.8/5, only comes with 2 but the cakes were very fresh and flavorful. The corn on top was very boring I wish they spiced it up a bit but it did not take away from the flavor of the cakes so I kept the score high. -Lobster Pappardelle: 5/5, one of my favorite meals we ate on vacation!! Generous lobster portion with perfectly cooked pappardelle in a very tasty sauce. I already miss it and wish I could eat it again. -Braised Short Rib: 3.8/5, beautiful presentation and everything tasted great but very small polenta/carrot portions and I wish the meat was more tender. It wasn't bad, it just didn't blow my socks off. -Espresso crème brûlée: 4.5/5, was the perfect birthday dessert for my boyfriend and he absolutely loved it. Quality espresso flavor, wish it was a little crispier on top. Food was ~4/5 but our overall experience was 5/5. Our server, Pedro, was so friendly and helped us with dish recommendations. When I told him we were celebrating a birthday, he brought the crème brûlée out with a candle and two other staff members to sing to him which was so sweet. We will definitely come back here next time we're in town!

We took our small family to an early dinner at crooked pine. We made a reservation for 4:30 (one of…read morethe few times they had available on this rainy day). We sat at a table by the window on the first floor. We overheard that there is an upstairs bar, not sure if they also seat folks for dinner there. We were able to place an order right after getting settled. We enjoyed the Sun mocktail, charred beet salad, mac and cheese, fried codd sandwich, steak frites, and corn ravioli (without the pancetta). My spouse is gluten free and I am vegetarian so we are always looking for restaurants that can accommodate both. The charred beet salad was good but I think dressed a bit too heavily. I thought the corn ravioli and sun mocktail were both great. The kids (ages 1.5 and 5) liked the Mac and cheese and fried cod sandwich. They did not have any appropriate booster seats for the 1.5 year old so my spouse held him. My spouse loved the steak frites but I think wished had a few more "frites" given the amount of interest from the younger crowd. Our waiter was wonderful and also brought some orange slices from the bar for the kids. We were very grateful. We decided to go nearby for ice cream after dinner, but I heard there is a dessert menu.

Patio

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Lightly dirty martini and the Up All Night

Barnacle Billy's

3.3(637 reviews)

0.9 mi

We drove here and were greeted with complimentary valet parking. It's worth noting that when…read moreparking there, parking is free for guests who are just dining in the restaurant and then I'm leaving immediately afterwards. We requested a table with a view and were allowed to hang around the bar area while we waited. The wait was only about 10 minutes and the table we were given had a wonderful view of the harbor. Our waiter was at our table to take our drink order almost immediately and promptly took our food order when he arrived with our drinks. Our food came out fast and was all hot, clearly nothing had been sitting under a heat lamp at window and was brought right to our table as soon as it was ready. Pickle chips - first it's worth noting that these are not made with dill pickles, they're the sweet "bread and butter" pickles. It's not my personal preference, but some may prefer that. Either way, it probably should be mentioned on the menu. The fried pickles themselves have a perfect thickness of breading on them, which does seem to have some seasoning in it. Every one of them was crispy and the breading wasn't peeling off like it does at many other places. The dip they came with tasted like it might have been a blend of thousand island and horseradish. Fish and chips - both the fish and the fries were very fresh. The fries were definitely freshly cut and not frozen. The fish had just the right amount of perfectly crispy breading on it. Neither the fries nor the fish were soggy. The only feedback I'd have here for improvement is for the sauces. If you're going to go through the effort to use fresh fries and fish, then why use store-bought tartar sauce? I'd love to see them start making some fresh tartar and maybe even some homemade ketchup! Fried clams - My wife had the fried clams and one of her favorite reasons for coming to this restaurant is that the menu states that they don't use any hydrogenated oils in their food. She also really enjoyed her clams and found them to be crispy and flavorful.

It was so relaxing to order a drink at Barnacle Billy's and look out at the boats coming to and…read morefrom the ocean. We chose to eat here because of the huge patio, with lots of shade, that overlooks the water. The location is unbeatable, and we did not have to wait for a table on a busy summer day. Our service was also incredibly friendly, from the young men behind the ordering counter, to the waitor who served us our drinks table side. The only reason I am giving this three stars is because the food was just average. We ordered a chowder, a lobster roll, grilled cheese, and a hot dog. The grilled cheese and hotdog were good, but the lobster roll and chowder were just okay for the price. The chowder was a bit watery and not as rich as some of the others that I have had. The lobster roll was a little small and needed to be jazzed up with some more mayo or lettuce. Overall I had a really nice lunch here and would definitely return just for the location and service.

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Chris O.

237

5

0

10 years ago

This place is great. Great Food. Great Patio. Great Staff. The fish and chips, along with the salad were both delicious. I live out of state, and the staff went above and beyond to mail my credit card to me that I left at the restaurant. Great service. I come to this town often, and will definitely be back to Rose Cove Cafe. read more

Rene M.

0

1

0

7 years ago

Great atmosphere (newly renovated) and beautiful, tasty food. Not expensive either. Andre, our waiter was friendly, smart and helpful. Rose Cove has been there for awhile but now is a more obvious attraction. Go ahead. Cross the street in Ogunquit for a real treat. read more

Alexander L.

0

1

0

14 years ago

The food is delicious. The Hadock Dinner is a hole piece of fish, and the lobster rolls are made on a fresh homemade bun made every day. Also the lobster bisque has a lot of lobster in it but not just a little amount. read more

Skye H.

0

3

0

5 years ago

the service was not good, we waited more than an hour for our food including the appetizer. this was disappointing because it was expensive and usually the service is good. read more

John K.

0

1

0

1 year ago

Terrible. Clam chowder was lukewarm warm and potatoes not fully cooked. "Fresh" haddock sandwich was fish sticks served dry (no mayo or tartar sauce). Find somewhere else. read more

Laurie M.

0

1

0

8 years ago

Fabulous Fish(Haddock) and chips! Server, Kevin, was very friendly and attentive. So glad we found it opened after 9pm. Perfect end to a wonderful day. read more

Beth B.

0

3

0

7 years ago

Excellent location. Atmosphere was very friendly. Wait staff was very attentive. Food was very good. We will be back for more!

Harun K.

2

4

22

12 years ago

Best food in town. You may bring your own wine. Fish and chips was my favorite. Fried scollops was to die for. read more

Jacki D.

0

2

0

8 years ago

I feel like the prices went up, and the portions went down . Hope that changes so we continue to go back...

Quinn N.

0

5

3

6 years ago

The food is always so fresh here! I've never had a bad experience and highly recommend.

Michael G.

0

5

1

4 years ago

Great food, fast and friendly service. Loved it and will go back. Ambiance was great.

Bob B.

0

16

0

14 years ago

Lobster roll overpriced ,not great or good,stay away save your $

Christina M.

68

14

5

8 years ago

Great food, great service & great atmosphere!

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Best food in Ogunquit!…read more The haddock sandwich and chowder were fresh, filling, and flavorful. The kids' meal with haddock was also high quality and felt like "real food". Plus, the broccoli it came with was cooked so well that my kids gobbled it up. Service was very helpful, attentive, and friendly. View from the outdoor patio felt like the right space from Main Street without being isolated. Wish I came back!

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We walked in on a very busy night and decided to do takeout. We ordered and waited for our food at…read morethe bar. Even though it was a little bit of a wait since it was such a busy night, the food was well worth the wait. Altogether, we ordered hand cut cheesy fries, double burger, caesar salad, lemonade, and brown sugar maple cake to go. Everything was so delicious. I have a sweet tooth, and the maple cake was so unique and delicious. I'd go back just for that! While waiting, the staff gave us our drink early and refilled it for us during our wait. They were friendly and helpful throughout the process. The space itself is a homey, modern vibe. There's a fair amount of indoor seating, as well as a patio. I'd recommend this spot to big and small groups of a nice casual outing.

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We stopped for a quick lunch here. My Mom and Sister each got a lobster roll and some chowder. I am…read morenot into lobster, but got the lobster bisque. We drove down the road a bit and sat at some picnic tables overlooking the harbor to dine. It was really windy, but I was happy with my bisque. They threw in a lobster roll bun for me at the last minute and that really was appreciated. It was so good and this might be the best way for me to enjoy lobster. The service is quick and the line backs up so you had better know what you want when you get to the front. The gals were efficient and friendly, what more could you ask for? Would definitely be back to enjoy this bisque again.

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