We live down the street fron the kennebunk inn. We loved Acadame the former restaurant through the…read morepandemic. It was our go to takeout spot. But then the restaurant kind of failed us. I am happy to say for our family it is back. We went tonight and the food was really good and really well priced. We had the chicken wings, haddock chowder and fish and chips all were really tasty. But this is going to to sound weird. The cole slaw was the best I think I have ever had. I love mayo but this was not the mayo heavy type. Really awesome Ot sure if they have a new chef or what but if you are a local and have not gone to the tavern recently give it a go!

Well......haven't been since the new owners took over. The tavern area is very bright, very white…read morewalls, not enough character for a pub. The floors were refinished, so now the pub and restaurant are all in the same big room. Some of the same staff is still there, though some key people were missing: the Irish bartender and the marvelous hostess who always greeted us with a warm smile. The menu was similar, with a few new items. I ordered the sweet potato soup (needed salt, not on table)and the salmon pinwheel, amazing flavor and cooked to perfection. My husband had the baked haddock, too lemony and salty. The potatoes were bland. There was an obnoxious man at an adjacent table, who was a tad inebriated and spoke too loudly. The staff seemed to know him and didn't seem to mind his awful behavior. He ruined my meal with my husband. So.....the food is good, but depends on what you order. Be careful where you sit. Need to work on consistency and hire more help!

We picked this place on a whim while in the area. There were thunderstorms in the area and it…read morestarted pouring while we were ordering from the takeout window. The young employees were so nice and said we could wait inside for our order. The restaurant was busy inside for Father's Day. There is a firepit and a lot of nice outdoor seating but it was all wet, so they said feel free to take our food to the outdoor bar which had nice plastic sides to protect from the weather. All the staff was so helpful, and it was a great place to ride out the storm. The food was excellent, too. My husband had baked stuffed haddock with rice pilaf and baked potato. I had fried clam strips, corn on the cob, and sweet potato fries.

Excellent. The food is top-notch. Everything is excellent. This trip we had the muscles appetizer…read moreand split the prime rib. The muscles were perfect pump and perfectly cooked. I couldn't believe we were ordering prime rib, and seafood house, then I tasted the prime rib and it was excellent excellent. I'm very fussy with my prime rib and it passed the test. The drinks are great, the service is great.

The local foodie community should take notice of the special dining experience Chez Rosa is serving…read moreup as this restaurant delivers a surprising refined dinner experience. Last night was a perfect date night, starting with their specialty cocktails and oysters and steak tartare small snacks, followed by a fresh local salad and French onion soup, and main courses of chicken and lobster entries. The Chef's attention to detail was outstanding as the two-day preparation of the chicken and exceptional sauce complementing the lobster and pasta entry was a great choice for a seafood lover. All-in-all, this was an amazing experience if you appreciate creative, seasonal cooking. I'ld recommend Chez Rosa for anyone looking for a memorable meal and evening out!

Romantic. Simple. Clean…read more Chez Rosa knows exactly what it is--and executes it beautifully. The staff were knowledgeable, gentle, and genuinely kind. The owners lead by example, welcoming every guest with warm smiles and true hospitality. Knowing they prioritize locally sourced ingredients only made us appreciate the experience even more and left us excited to return. The croquettes were light, crispy, and full of flavor. While the fondue wasn't our favorite, it's easy to understand why it graced nearly every table around us. My partner declared the steak frites the best he's ever had--and those fries absolutely lived up to the praise. As for my haddock Wellington, words don't quite do it justice. Crispy yet delicate, light yet deeply flavorful--it was one of those dishes you keep thinking about long after the meal ends. I already can't wait to have it again. Until next time, Chez Rosa.

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.

Great experience from start to finish. That live fire smell…read morehits you at the entrance of this good looking restaurant in kennebunk. We were seated in the main dining room,there's also outdoor seating in high season,and additional bar seating. Mexican street corn was a great first bite before our mains. We shared the skirt steak which was the perfect medium rare with tons of flavor!(just salt and pepper seasoned) Giannino chicken, basically chicken under a brick was tasty also. Best creamed spinach ever. Garlic and salt fries,yum. Finished with croissant bread pudding And espresso's. Perfect. Plan ahead,it is very popular so reservations are a must.

We've been here about three times now. There are definitely some good things, but the food has been…read morepretty hit or miss for entrees. The host did a great job seating us with our 18-month-old away from the busy areas and bigger groups, which we really appreciated. Our server was good, friendly, attentive, and great with our daughter. The empanadas and street corn were both really good. The steak, though, was a huge disappointment. We ordered the NY strip medium rare and it came out overcooked and really chewy. Last year I had the opposite problem, it was undercooked and had to be sent back. For what they charge for the food and drinks, I'd expect them to be able to cook a medium rare steak consistently without guessing. The steak also could've been trimmed a lot better. Overall, the service was great, but the steak has been inconsistent every time we've gone. At this price point, I don't see us coming back.

This place was adorable! They have a parking lot which seems like a huge bonus around here. The…read morewater views definitely are a huge draw to the place. I also thought the inside looked cute, but the weather was great, so we ate outside. The service was friendly. My mom and I shared the lobster stew and the haddock Rueben, and both were fantastic. The stew had lots of lobster chunks. The Rueben was perfectly fried fish, and the bread was toasted with the perfect amount of butter. The clam chowder was tasty, and my dad shared clams from his roll, as there were plenty. For the area, it seemed very competitively priced, especially with the parking and view. I would definitely come back here.

Better Service! Serve a hot meal. Just brought the yacht…read moreinto harbor at Kennebunkport. The owners were having dinner on the yacht and I told the chef I was going to go ashore and eat. After waiting an hour my meal came out cold. I ordered the stuff haddock. It's a nice atmosphere on the deck but not very nice when the food is cold. Took another 30 minutes to get it to the table. I'm glad I was by myself. I wish it was super busy but there were 7 empty tables. Maybe they will get better as the season progresses.

"Take me to the pilot, lead me through the chamber Take me…read moreto the pilot, I am but a stranger" (Elton John) Our convention committee was in town celebrating last summer's successful event after years of planning. Five of us headed for lovely Kennebunkport, but where should we meet for lunch? Choosing a lunch spot could've taken all afternoon, but a trusted local steered us toward the Pilot House. So that's where we met up -- and it ended up being a terrific lunch. It has a scenic location in a harbor on the Kennebunk River, where the whole waterfront is dotted with boats. The big dining room is equally pretty with colorful nautical flags covering the ceiling and maritime décor everywhere. Pilot House was packed, I mean pretty much every table and every barstool, but after a short wait a table opened up for us. Our server, Carley was great- with a super nice attitude and quick water glass delivery. Pilot House's menu has plenty of seafood options among its appetizers, soups, salads, baskets, sandwiches, and entrees. I went with their Fish Tacos ($19) - "Golden fried haddock, red cabbage slaw, queso fresco & house made candied jalapeño aioli. Served on flour tortillas". I asked Carley if I could get the fish grilled instead of fried, and that was no problem. I loved the tacos; the fish was plentiful, flaky and tender and that jalapeño aioli was excellent. One of the other meals at our table included an interesting one. Ever hear of a Haddock Reuben? It was $21.00 for a marble rye sandwich with fried haddock, coleslaw, 1000 Island & Swiss cheese. Not a morsel was left behind. Two of us went with a Fried Baby Shrimp Basket ($24), a huge feast of golden fried baby shrimp, French fries, coleslaw & cocktail sauce. We were seated in the far-right side of the dining room by a bank of windows, and I noticed what looked like a huge yacht connected to the restaurant by a walkway. Turns out there is a restaurant bar up there. I so wanted to scoot up there for a few photos, but it wasn't open for the season yet. Oh well, maybe next time. Just another reason to visit the Pilot Hose because the food and dining experience were top-notch.

Came in here for lunch while in town. I had a lobster roll which was good and had nice flavoring…read more Friend had the clam chowder which didn't care for and said it was bland. Server was polite and helpful. We ate outside on back patio overlooking the boat seating and the marina. Nice atmosphere.

I really enjoy this restaurant. I love the location. For a place that is not by the water, it is…read morevery charming. We have been going there every year since it opened and it is always consistent and good food. When you consider how much other places in the area are charging (and the food is not as good), their price point is great. The servers are always on top of everything and lovely. Get the cornbread! You will not be sorry.

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.