Food was tasty! Drinks were refreshing! The view was amazing. We have gone back several times!read more

Overall, the food was subpar. It took so long for the waitress to come greet us that we ordered our…read moredrinks and our food at the same time. Our food came out 20ish minutes later before our drinks came. When we asked about our drinks, she said there was only one bartender on duty, but we had only ordered draft beer, an orange juice and a Coke, and we watched the table that arrived after us get their drinks (wine, etc) long before we did. The seafood was not fresh and was overcooked- it's likely that it came from the freezer. It took forever to get our bill when we were ready to leave and they charged us for things that we hadn't even ordered. So it took forever to get the bill fixed. We ended up being there for almost 2 hours. The ambience was the best part. Gorgeous view from the deck.

My husband and I split an order of hush puppies and the risotto with lobster, scallops and shrimp!…read more Out of this world delicious! Very friendly staff!

Okayyyyy Big Daddy's!…read more I ordered the Peach Bacon Glaze Burger with lots of cheese and caramelized onions, cooked medium, and BABYYYY... ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! First of all, this burger was HUGE! I could only eat half and once I was FULL. The combination of the sweet peach bacon glaze, melty cheese, caramelized onions and that perfectly cooked burger was EVERYTHING. This was definitely the star of the meal. I also ordered the Jalapeño Hush Puppies. Now, those? Not really my thing. I didn't care too much for them, but thankfully the burger more than made up for it. I sat at the bar because it was pretty busy, and even with the crowd, customer service was AMAZING. Everybody was friendly and attentive. The ambience is cool. Definitely gives bar/pub vibes, and while the inside is on the smaller side, it still works for a casual date night, drinks and a good meal. Bathrooms were clean too, which is always a plus! And one thing I can say about Big Daddy's is that the food is consistently good. This isn't my first time having a great meal here, and it won't be my last. Would I go back? ABSOLUTELY! Would I order that burger again? BABY, I wouldn't even need to look at the menu! Overall: Great food, great service, cool atmosphere and consistent quality. Definitely worth a stop when you're in Old Orchard Beach!

Absolutely the WORST. We attempted to ascertain whether they had a restaurant/kitchen. The…read morebartender stated, "this isn't a place for children, get out!" I said, we are just trying to see if you have a kitchen or restaurant, she said, "no we don't, leave." Worst experience.

Great summer fun with all of OOBs guests. Warm and…read morecomfortable in the off season with all the locals. GREAT BARTENDERS Open until 1::00 AM every day.

I love it . I wish I could give it 900,000 stars. I love…read moreeverything about it; the service, food, and location. Would return again. Food and drink are fresh.

What a wonderful surprise!!! I would definitely return to this area for some of Paloma's delicious…read moreofferings. We came here for breakfast specifically and my favorite item ended up not being a standard breakfast food. LOL We were greeted when we walked in and were told we could choose our seats. There were a lot of options on a Sunday at 9am suprisingly in July. They give you menus and then you order at the counter and they give you a table flag number for the server to know where to deliver your food. I ordered a La Croix sparkling beverage, the All American breakfast and a side of chicharrones (crunchy pork belly bites). My friend ordered French Toast and churros. I loved my food a lot. Everything was perfectly cooked. The toast was fine...nothin special. The star of the show for me...Chicharrones!!! Wow, they were spectacular and it was a great serving so I could bring some home to my husband. They are very very rich, so a little goes a long way. i was hoping to have a side of rice with it, unfortunately they do not sell the rice separately. Only comes in the burritto. Bummer The French toast was interesting. It was not "sweet" and the little dish of "cream" or topping wasn't overly sweet either. The churros - FANTASTIC! definitely loved those. The prices are super reasonable. Staff checked in on us a few times. Super nice. I will definitely return, even if it's just for the chicharrones. Plenty of parking nearby

Listen... Joseph's by the Sea was AMAZING! From the Lobster…read moreTacos with crispy wontons, to the Maison pasta loaded with shrimp, scallops, salmon, mussels, sun dried tomatoes, spinach and that garlic herb cream... WHEW! I ordered extra cream sauce. There was a decent amount of seafood too. Chef Dakota makes me want to hop in the car and take that two hour drive JUST for that pasta. It was THAT good! And listen, even the Caesar Salad was top tier. They did not come to play. My Hubby had the Fish & Chips and absolutely loved his meal too. The food was excellent, but the experience was just as good. Service was amazing, the bathrooms were clean, and the inside was CHIC, intimate and romantic. It was the perfect atmosphere for our restaurant date night. Joseph's has that elevated coastal feel without feeling stuffy, and you can tell they take the whole dining experience seriously. They've been serving Old Orchard Beach for decades and have a strong focus on fresh, locally sourced seafood. DO NOT have the disappointment of showing up without a table. MAKE A RESERVATION! Would I drive two hours again for that pasta? ABSOLUTELY.

One of the nicest views I've ever experienced at a restaurant! The service was subpar and the food…read morewas terrible! Steak tips burned to a blackened crisp. Filet requested medium wasn't cooked at all. Burger gross. Caesar bland. Too bad, given that incredible view!

Omg must stop! We have been here 3 nights out of 7 plus took food home. Outstanding lobster roll,…read moreamazing tacos and the steak bomb so delicious. Highly recommend.

We had a great family dinner at Sunset Bar & Grill. We arrived around 5:15 and had no problem…read morefinding a shaded table on the patio, which was a nice surprise. Since it's seat yourself, we settled in quickly. It took a little while for someone to acknowledge us, but once we were greeted, the service was friendly and efficient for the rest of the meal. The cocktails were good--nothing extraordinary, but exactly what we expected for a casual waterfront restaurant. The food was the highlight. My blackened haddock sandwich was excellent, and my wife said her lobster roll was one of the best she's had during our Maine trip. Our son loved the kids' haddock fingers, and our daughter ordered the cheeseburger from the regular menu since there wasn't one on the kids' menu. Both cleaned their plates, which says a lot! Overall, we really enjoyed our meal and would happily return the next time we're in Old Orchard Beach.

There's something telling about a place the moment you walk in, and here, it isn't subtle. You're…read moremet with the lingering scent of beer soaked into the floor from nights that were clearly busier than anyone could properly manage. Now, most people would interpret that as neglect. But that's not quite right. It's evidence. Evidence that this is a place that has been tested, repeatedly, and continues to operate under pressure. And strangely enough, that inspires a certain confidence. You know, almost immediately, the drinks are going to be done properly. I ordered something simple. chicken fingers with buffalo sauce and bleu cheese. Nothing remarkable, and that's precisely the point. They weren't trying to reinvent anything. They were just... competent. And competence, especially in an environment that borders on chaos, is not trivial. It's reliability. It's order, holding its ground. The service reflected that same tension. Reese, the bartender, was clearly under strain. busy to the point where most people would start to fracture, but she didn't. She held the line. And if you've spent enough time in this industry, you know that's not easy to do. There's something almost admirable about watching someone maintain composure when everything around them is loud, demanding, and slightly out of control. And that's really the essence of the place. It's loud... almost aggressively so. Packed. Borderline unruly. At one point, there was a couple engaged in what was clearly a volatile argument... infidelity, perhaps? but the noise swallowed the details. It didn't matter. The specifics were irrelevant. What you were witnessing was raw human behavior, unfiltered, playing out in real time. And oddly enough, it fit perfectly. This is not a place for quiet reflection or carefully structured conversation. It's a place where order and chaos collide and neither one fully wins. But if you're the kind of person who can tolerate that, or even enjoy it... there's something undeniably compelling about it. If you want quiet, look elsewhere. But if you're willing to step into something louder, messier, and far more alive, then this place offers exactly that. It's not refined. It's not restrained. It's something closer to a modern day bacchanal. And for better or worse, that's the point.

We stopped into the legendary Brunswick for something quick to eat before we headed onto the beach…read more The service was slow and left something to be desired, it got better. The Caprese appetizer was insanely good. The haddock fingers were excellent. The ambiance is what pushes it over the top. Although the band was not that great, the beachfront atmosphere and set up was perfect and everyone got up there and danced.

Small restaurant with limited but decent menu, a bit pricey but it is Maine Coast. Pizza was…read moredelicious, Chix Picatta avg.

We had a fantastic meal and experience here. Our server, Hillary, was fantastic. She was friendly…read moreand helpful. She even gave us tips on places to visit since we were vacationing in the area. Our food was fantastic. Highly recommend the crab Rangoon flatbread! We sat in the enclosed outdoor area which was very nice. Drinks were also very good!

Brews with tunes corn hole and right on orchard beach that had an adult vibe! Try a delicious cider…read morebrew or pizza that is their specialty!

Anytime I go on vacation, I try to find a local brewery to pick up beer for the week from. We were…read morestaying a few minutes away so this was perfect. Picked up a 4 pack of Wood Pulp which was very good and would get again. Also grabbed a 19oz single of the Juice Punch which was fine but at $9 way too expensive for a canned beer I'm taking home. Would definitely try them again.

Excellent food and service. Salt & Vinegar rubbed fries were a hit. Our server, Haley was…read morefantastic; very attentive and friendly.

7/26/25 My family and I have enjoyed Big Bites since they…read moreopened , upstairs dining. Today was an unfavorable experience. We arrived @ 6pm no guests seated in the bar area, we decided to sit on the patio, 3 other tables with guests, they left one by one, and then we left. Without ever seeing a waitress. Apparently the bar area with all the patron's took precedent. We waited down stairs for my husband to bring back ribeye subs. During this time 8 guests went up 20 min later they came back down, stating they were not served. I advised the hard working staff at the downstairs take out, they expressed their concern, and apologized. I hope the waitress and bartenders enjoyed their time with the "Birthday Girl" and her guests. I'm sure the tip left was minimal vs what our table would of left. 1 star review = no review.