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!

Arrived around 7:30pm into Kennebunkport at the Inn and went right into the Burleigh. The meatball…read moreappetizer was perfect for my dinner. Staff is so friendly. Ask for the chocolate chip pan cookie if it's not in the menu.

This was the most awesome experience…read more First driving off the beaten path through the wilderness, feels like you're going to a special quiet place amongst the trees. Once you walk in and see the beautiful interior you really feel you're in a special place that not many people get to experience. We checked in 5 minutes before our reservation and our table was more quite ready so we found ourselves a couple seats at the bar. We did wait about 15/20 minutes for our table. Once we were seated, we were greeted with water and bread service. The homemade sourdough focaccia was incredible. I had to stop myself for reaching for piece number three. When looking at the menu, they have a couple different options. We loved the price is preset based upon your 3 or 4 courses. Doesn't matter what you choose on the menu, you just are charged or a 3 or 4 course option. Husband Course 1: TUNA SASHIMI Course 2: WOOD FIRED OCTOPUS Course 3: SWORDFISH Course 4: (dessert) HAZELNUT TIRAMISU The tuna was fresh, sliced thicker lots of flavor and delicious. Octopus was tender-had a perfectly light smoky flavor. Swordfish Nice cut of fish. Good flavor. Unfortunately this was a little over cooked. Didn't have a bouncy texture and a bit dry. Tiramisu had a lovely thick hazelnut flavor. Good texture. Myself: Course 1: BARLEY RISOTTO Course 2: LOBSTER FETTUCCINE Course 3: HALIBUT Course 4 (dessert) donuts Additions-- carrots Risotto was outstanding. This flavor combination was outstanding. I was dancing in my chair like a little girl. Fettuccine, everything is better with lobster. Perfectly handmade noodles. Delicate fresh lobster and light sauce. Halibut had a wonderful flavor. Nice piece of fish. But mine too was a little over cooked. All the vegetables were fresh and their flavor definitely showed that. The donuts were absolutely to die for. I am not a sweet person and they were moth watering. Overall this place is magical. I would eat here a million times over

Food started strong then progressively went downhill. Service also started strong with the host,…read morebut once the server came over it became weak and continued to decline throughout the evening. He completely disregarded the other guest and only focused on my drink order, which felt disrespectful. After taking my order and walking awaynot once but twice, when he returned I had to ask, "Are you not going to take her drink order?" The tuna sashimi was great and the carrots were good as well. However, something about the halibut tasted off. I work with fish daily, and this personally was not it. I had one bite and could not continue eating it. The server boxed up the halibut for me, but then tossed a to-go container onto the table for us to box our own dessert, which felt inconsistent with the level of service. The bartender was wearing an H&H raincoat and appeared to be drinking on the job, while other female staff members were scrolling on their phones. Overall, not a great first impression. The ambiance itself was nice, but when you make an 8:30 PM reservation and receive a text at 7:30 PM saying your table is ready, it feels a bit off-putting. I had asked beforehand if anything earlier was available and was told no, so I intentionally booked later for an evening experience. Then upon arrival, the restaurant was fairly empty. Within the first few minutes of us being there, the kitchen doors were closed and cleaning was happening all around us. It created an unpleasant atmosphere for what was supposed to be a social evening out and a little hoorah celebration, and nothing was acknowledged by staff. It was clear that reservation notes or comments in chat of reservation were not reviewed. Overall, not thrilled with the experience. Been there, done that -- one visit was enough for me/us unless that 49-year-old male server Charlie learns how to properly serve guests and the kitchen team start to season the food a bit better. Would have been nice if Charlie checked in with us more like he did the other tables hence the eaves dropping to know more about him and the place. 4/10 experience, will not be back which is a bummer.

Bandaloop is a very inviting place. Having made reservations for the first floor, we ended up…read moreupstairs. About anywhere you sit would have been wonderful. Unfortunately, no outdoor dining before Memorial Day. Great knowledgeable and attentive service with Paul. Upstairs was busy but not crowded. Food was fantastic. Wild mushroom soup was delicious. A tasting of sunchokes, pan seared mousam bakery mushrooms and shishito peppers made a meal for one of the party and still had leftovers. Best was the entree, Maine style palusami was a complex flavor concoction that was a home run. Finished with black forest cake. Hope to return again from the West Coast. They can certainly compete with any restaurant in any big city

I have been wanting to try this place for soooo long, and was happy to finally have the…read moreopportunity. The menu (as far as I could tell) changes frequently, and it features several vegetarian dishes and small plates, in addition to other mains. The drink menu had some really fun offerings, and both cocktails were got were delicious. The food was very good as well, but nothing that blew us away. We were disappointed that they sat us in a different part of the restaurant than we reserved, which felt odd considering we specifically had to choose which area we were reserving a table in and it wasn't a busy night, but it was no big deal at all. All around was a great experience and we will return.

I've honestly needed a few weeks to process this visit because of how disappointing it was. We made…read morea reservation at The White Barn Inn Restaurant about a month in advance to celebrate my birthday, noting both the occasion and a simple seating request due to my husband's height. Upon arrival, we were initially seated in what felt more like a brightly lit, casual tavern or breakfast room, completely at odds with the refined dining experience we expected. Surrounded by families and very casual attire, it was confusing and frankly off-putting. After asking the host stand, we were eventually moved to the actual dining room, which was beautiful - dim, elegant, and exactly the ambiance we had hoped for. Service throughout the evening was polished and professional, and every dish was plated beautifully. Unfortunately, that's where the positives end. While we understand that tasting menus consist of smaller portions, each course, just two or three bites, was entirely forgettable. The flavors lacked balance and subtlety, which is surprising at this price point. The beef tartare in a cigar like wrapper was very mid. One of my early courses was a scallop dish, and the scallops were cooked so poorly they were the rubberiest I've ever had (an immediate red flag in a restaurant of this caliber). My main course, a tenderloin, arrived as an overcooked end piece. After sending it back and requesting rare, it returned slightly less well done, still an end cut, and completely overwhelmed by a salty, heavy red wine demi-glace that tasted more like something from a packet than a refined sauce. It was one of the least appetizing beef dishes I have perhaps ever had. The cheese plate featured Great Hill Blue which some might love but is available at my local Stop & Shop so didn't really knock my socks off, a boring cheddar and a third cheese I can't even recall. At a restaurant of this caliber, I was expecting a much more curated collection of exciting, super, stinky cheeses that one could not find at a chain grocery store. At nearly $700 for two people (with a few drinks and a multi-course menu), the experience simply did not come close to justifying the cost. The following night, we had a $200 dinner at Chez Rosa, the Little French bisto in downtown Kennebunkport. The meal there FAR surpassed this meal in both flavor and execution. Based on our experience--and what seems to be echoed in more recent reviews--the quality of the food here no longer matches its reputation or price point. This was meant to be a special occasion destination, but instead left us feeling frustrated and genuinely let down.

The White Barn is a place you go to have an experience and ours was a positive one. We ordered the…read moreblind chefs tasting, roughly 7 courses ranging in diversity from bite size to the main course. The food was creative and served at a good pace. The service was quite nice, it truly was a unique experience. I give it 4 stars simply because for the price, I'd expect everything to be perfect and there was on item in the tasting the neither myself nor my partner enjoyed as it tasted a little undercooked - it involved Lima beans. Other than that, I highly recommend this spot. Not a great place for kids. Dress nice and know that parking is easy. Settle in and enjoy a unique experience in a very pleasant ambiance.

Staff and food was on fire!!!!! We will always go back for their fresh fish!!! A must try!read more

Absolutely outstanding spot. One of the most beautiful places to walk around, with all the nice…read morelittle harbor clubs, and boat clubs in the area. A true main right of passage and staple establishment. The lobster roles are perfect. Everyone that works there truly cares about the place and quality of product that they produce. Eating inside at the restaurant is a more typical experience to eating at a restaurant... While using the to go window outside is a true Kennebunkport Maine-style experience. Highly recommend using the to go window and walking just a little further down the road to the benches that sit out on the rock wall pier overlooking the bush compound.

After a weeklong vacation in Maine, we began our journey home around dinner time, a terrible idea…read more After being on the road for 45 minutes we landed here. I'm glad we did. We were seated quickly in the quaint restaurant. Our server gave a great first impression. She said the haddock chowder was the best in town. Despite not trying any other restaurants in town, I think she is right. The chowder had a good balance of fish and potatoes, a little soupier than I like but still high quality. There was a piece of fish almost as big as a bar of soap! At the table, we enjoyed the fillet mignon, cooked very well, except for one burnt corner (couldn't figure out what happened there). We also enjoyed some nachos and a very pleasant, simple lobster roll, on a perfectly grilled New England style hot dog roll. Hot buttered was an option too, but a true New Englander would never try one hot. No cocktails tonight, but several neighbors imbibed and they all looked smashing. Also no deserts for us. The menu was just right, not too big, not too small. There was something for everyone, including a kids menu. We were lucky to find this restaurant inside of an Inn. Next time we're in Kennebunk we will be stopping by here again.

Stopped in for happy hour drinks and apps. Great service and food. Loved the cocktails- shrimp…read moreand nachos were great.

My husband and I stayed at the White Barn Inn and had breakfast one morning here and loved our…read moreexperience. The staff is all so nice and accommodating. It's cozy. I got the avocado toast with lobster and delicious! My husband enjoyed his breakfast sandwich. We wanted to try the pancake but didn't want to get a full order so they let us order one pancake and it was perfect!

Had guests visiting and wanted to take them out for a special night. What a disappointment! And…read morekind of scary. Most importantly, we felt that the server was not understanding a serious allergy issue. When we raised it at the front, we expected someone to come over and discuss the concerns and let us know it was handled; instead, they sent the original server to the table. She was defensive and mad that we had raised the concern. Soo, we still did not feel super comfortable. Also, there were issues with the drinks -- the server did not know what a Negroni is. We had to adjust to simpler drinks. My lobster cobb was the wrong size when it was brought out; instead of telling me this, the server took it away from me and brought it back to the kitchen. She then came back and told me the kitchen had messed up and did I want the larger size. By that time, our table was already well into their meals, and it would have taken longer. So, I declined. My son's food was mediocre. At no time did any manager or supervisor stop by our table to indicate their concern with the mistakes and the allergy issue. I wrote a lengthy letter to the White Barn detailing these concerns. I never heard back. Terrible from beginning to end. Truly.

Phenomenal, start to finish. Warm bread with outstanding EVOO and tiny salt and pepper cellars for…read moresprinkling got us off to a good start. A Bee Gees cocktail for my wife and Local Punch #83 were perfectly balanced for strength, sweetness and flavor. Fresh marinated tomato starter was quite generous but too good to leave a single piece behind. House made pasta starred in the Pappardelle which was generously studded with garlic shrimp. My wife, a fish and chips aficionado, delighted in the flaky, crusty fish and perfect house tartar. Portion was sufficient for breakfast for both of us the next day, carefully packed by our server in a take-out box including condiments. Grand finale was a super smooth, tasty butterscotch pudding accompanied by limocellos for each of us. Service was perfect; just the right amount of attention despite a very busy Saturday evening time. Can't overstate the deservedness of this 5-star rating.

I was looking for a farm to table place and this one did not disappoint. I was seated right away…read more The service was wonderful. I had an amazing drink with tequila and spicy salt, probably one of the best drinks I've had all summer. I also treated myself to oysters from the local area, and they were great, 3 different varieties. I didn't love their vinaigrette, it was on the sweeter side and it wasn't my taste. I had the gnocchi with lobster was great, I especially loved the poached lobster in butter. Varying flavors. I was offer beignets and I could order less than what came in the order. I truly appreciated that I can less than what comes originally. I just got 2, instead of the five which I appreciated that, because I was just one person. Overall, it was a wonderful experience.

Very cool biker bar ambiance with lots of people, and seating inside and out. Drinks were…read morereasonably priced; their listed cocktails were too sweet and not great; would just opt for a beer, wine or well drink next time. The house boxed wine for $3/glass actually wasn't bad! Loved the live music; some folks were dancing, and the food was surprisingly good. Favorites were the Saturday pig roast special and the tater tots, although next time would try the 2 lobsters w/ sides for just $40. They have happy hour M-F, open mic and karaoke nights, craft nights, trivia nights and costume contests, so check out their calendar to see what's going on!

Anyone who follows me knows I rate places for what they try to be. This place is a live music…read morebiker bar with an Rv camp and it NAILS it 5 stars for the venue authenticity, the live music and great bar food!! And lobster if you want although after a month in Maine I am over it !! Service was perfect with enough attention to get what you want but not bothersome like a used car salesman. Just a very chill real life fun place that stands out from the tourist traps of Kennebunkport. Put this place anywhere in the USA and it would be a hit.