I've been wanting to try spinnakers for a long time, but I'm always out this way in the off season. Spinnakers has a separate gluten free everything. It's amazing. The takeout service is extremely knowledgeable and the chef even came out to confirm allergens. We tried the clam strip and the scallops with fries. Everything was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing. And it's gluten free!! Definitely a place to go back to! read more

Spinnakers - Gluten free scallops - Seafood Near Me - Wells, Maine

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Spinnakers is an absolute star. With a very gluten-free friendly menu, celiacs can eat comfortably here with a wide range of delicious fried fish and fish adjacent goodness. We came by for the fried shrimp because my girlfriend has been craving some and we were absolutely blown away. Make sure to check out their website for hours because they seem to have limited seasonal availability. Also, it's best to get there early because they close early if they run out of food. read more

Spinnakers - Fried Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Wells, Maine

GLUTEN FREE FRIED SEAFOOD!!!! And not just gluten free, dedicated fryers and amazing light crispy crunch!! We got the Fried clam strip w/fries and Fried Scallops and they were just so so amazing and flavorful and perfectly cooked! Worth going out of your way! read more

Spinnakers - Outside! - Seafood Near Me - Wells, Maine

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Great unassuming spot for a quick lunch - we stopped in on our way home on a long drive and enjoyed our lunch. I got the cheeseburger, which was tasty, and my son got the haddock sandwich which he liked too. Nice folks, we sat outside and had a fun lunch. read more

We got takeout, it was pouring rain and they made my husband go outside to the window to place the order. My scallops and clam strips were really good, crispy but not grease soaked, the fries were eh kinda soggy and blah, the blueberry cornbread was a disappointment, but that might have been because I was so excited for it and it wasn't at all what I was thinking of, but usually a quick place to grab a sandwich read more

Spinnakers - Fried scallops and clam strips with blueberry cornbread was - Seafood Near Me - Wells, Maine

The place is immaculate. The staff is awesome. The food is fantastic. Great gluten free food.

One of the few places you can gluten-free fried seafood, making it worth the drive. Walk up service, with an immaculately clean dining area and a nice little patio area, too. My one complaint--it's only open for the summer season. read more

I downloaded yelp just to give this restaurant a bad review from my horrible experiences. This restaurant traumatized me as a kid by feeding a kid, who said he was allergic to gluten, gluten. I decided to give it another chance, but the food was still over priced (for example to get a simple side of fries it is 13.00 dollars). I wish this restaurant the best of luck with staying in business in the future. But in all of that the food was still pretty good. read more

I got probably 2 lobster rolls worth of lobster on my one roll... YUM. And my partner's order of fried scallops was such a generous serving which isn't super common in Maine. A bit pricey but honestly, worth it for the serving sizes and convenience. Order at the window and find a seat or take it to-go... so nice after a long, hot beach day! Also the kids meals come in the cutest car boxes. Friendly staff and super clean bathrooms. We will definitely be back!! read more

Spinnakers - Fat *ss lobster rolls so much lobster, so worth the price. - Seafood Near Me - Wells, Maine

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Awesome selection of seafood here! I particularly enjoyed the fried shrimp basket here. They have so many choices and everything is freshly made! We came here multiple times on our trip. Would highly recommend read more

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Gluten-free clam platter, probably the best I've had. Not greasy, no indigestion, lovely service, dog friendly, good outdoor seating. Very clean. Non-gluten-free haddock also light and delicious. Highly recommend read more

We had a great experience today! We walked up to the counter, ordered our GF items then non-GF items, and everything came out as requested! We ate outside on the patio, as it was the perfect early Friday evening for some delicious food and a relaxing adult drink! A little warning: the GF bun did end up falling apart so it was not the best GF bun for the burger & I had to use a fork to finish the burger. 1 star off for that :-/ read more

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Excellent fresh seafood, friendly counter service. Lunch spot type atmosphere. The fried haddock is especially fresh.

Spinnakers today was fantastic. I had whole belly clams which were exceptional. I liked the coleslaw but some people would consider it under dressed. The blueberry cornbread was good. The fresh cut fries were AMAZING, some of the best fries I have ever had. The staff was friendly and helpful. The place was outstandingly clean. Highly recommend! read more

The Lobster Roll was generous and delicious! Staff were constantly making sure the outside eating court was clean. Terrific!!

Disappointed it was rated so highly. I found the food to be mediocre. The fish was good, but everything else was bland. The tartar sauce was store-brand and pre-packaged, which didn't help. read more

Omg they have a dedicated gluten free fryer so they can make pretty much everything! I love the fried clams and shrimp the most! And best tartar sauce! read more

Every year when I vacation in Maine, I make sure I come to Spinnakers. As someone with Celiac who has no choice but to eat gluten free, it can be so hard to travel and find places with gluten free options. I can get chicken tenders, haddock, fries and so much more all gluten free here. The staff is always so friendly and they keep everything so clean. My friends aren't gluten free and love all the regular fried platters. This restaurant is a favorite in our group and we will continue to keep coming back every year! read more

Spinnakers - Gluten free chicken tender platter with coleslaw and French fries. I also got a gluten free fried haddock platter to go - Seafood Near Me - Wells, Maine

Great spot for a quick lunch! Lots of options, fresh seafood, decent prices. Quick service and a nice relaxed seating area. We loved the lobster rolls! read more

We ordered food to go and it was still amazing! We were pleasantly surprised at how quickly the food was prepared and they were transparent about the ten minute wait time. The shrimp was the best fried shrimp we have ever experienced, the batter perfectly golden and not too thick! The shrimp were cooked to perfection which is a challenge, especially when deep fried. The cod was large and also cooked just right. Servings sizes were generous in comparison to other places. read more

We really liked this place. The service was exceptional. We only had hot dogs, but they were really good. You have the option of eating inside or outside. We chose outside and enjoyed the beautiful weather. read more

Love the fact that they cater to gluten free choices. Ordered fried shrimp box gluten free to go. Well packaged, friendly staff at the to go window. Was debating between the haddock or the shrimp. Should have gone with the haddock. It was good but prefer "Maine" shrimp. Fresh cut fries were delicious. read more

Really good seafood! We had the fisherman's platter (haddock, Clams, scallops and shrimp). Everything was cooked to perfection. Good quality. They also have a gluten free menu. Inside dining is clean and air conditioned. We didn't eat outside, but they have a secluded outdoor eating area. Tables have umbrellas and looked inviting. If you love seafood, I don't think you will be disappointed. read more

Another amazing GF fried seafood spot! What I loved most about this place... the staff! The girl at the counter who took our order was friendly and pleasant but most of all helpful. As soon as we mentioned GF she instantly showed us their GF menu, made it a point to tell us they have a dedicated fryer. (These are words we absolutely love to hear being GF) They had many options which is wonderful. I ordered the GF fried scallops and my friend ordered the GF fried whole belly clams and fried shrimp! We found outside seating, where we were met by another member of their staff. We wanted to sit in the shade but didn't want to take up a table for 4 or 6 people. This girl overheard us and immediately offered to sanitize the two top the had recently been vacated. When your order is ready they text you. Once food was back at our table we were pleasantly surprised to see how delicious it looked but also how much food their was! It was so delicious! The fries were perfect! The scallops were huge and plentiful! Their coleslaw for my taste needed more seasoning or something it was a bit on the boring side but the rest of the food was amazing. read more

Spinnakers - Fried scallops - Seafood Near Me - Wells, Maine

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Delicious seafood and sandwiches. Separate fryer for fried items, huge scallops, shrimp and clams. Hand cut fries. Open during Covid by ordering at the window and sitting outside. Great staff constantly cleaning and making sure you have everything you need. Bottled soda, water, beer and mixed drinks. We will be back. Right off Route 1 in Wells. read more

Spinnakers - Fried clam platter with fries - Seafood Near Me - Wells, Maine

This place is great for Gluten free. Wish I took pictures. They have you order first and cook it separately. No cross contamination. Food was cooked perfectly. And didn't lifeless deprived of eating fried seafood!! read more

Food was decent, a bit pricey. The lobster roll was average. The clam chowder was watered down, it's supposed to be creamy. Customer service felt rushed. read more

Spinnakers - Watered down clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Wells, Maine

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First time since being diagnosed with celiac that my husband could have fried clams! Dedicated fryer so nice selection of fried seafood, chicken, and fries! Excellent food, fair prices, worth the wait in line! read more

Delicious and Celiac safe Gluten Free fried seafood I feel like I found the holy grail !! Having a 4 year old with celiac who is extremely sensitive to cross contamination I was soooo excited when I heard about Spinnakers and went to their website and saw all the attention to detail they pay when it comes to their GF options We finally got a chance to try it out and the whole experience was great. The whole staff was very knowledgeable , they have tarter and ketchup etc that are pre packaged so no risk of cross contamination ( these seem like little details but make a world of difference) The food was delicious. Really fresh seafood with a tasty batter , great coleslaw and fries and classic beer England chowder. And the restaurant is spotless and has great distancing and COVID precautions. I do hope they get a couple wine options next season to go with their beer selection. This Place is a must try for anyone who is Gluten Free and loves some good fried seafood. read more

Our meals were delicious. Friendly and fast service. Nice outdoor seating, patio. Onion rings and fries were bangin! Great for kids, kids and adults all enjoyed their meals from the burgers to the chowdah. Would definitely enjoy a meal here again when in Maine. read more

Just so far downhill, we are done with them. Prices way up, quality stinks. 100 for a crummy lunch is just not worth it. 36 bucks for a small lobster roll, 18 for a fish sandwich.... bland and cheap... read more

SO AMAZING!! My husband had the fish n chips and it was beautifully light and flaky. I had the scallops and I couldn't be happier! Everything is so fresh. There's also a gluten free menu for all you people that have to eat gluten-free. My scallops were gluten free and the breading was so good, I almost thought I was eating gluten! Can't recommend this place enough. Will be coming back every time I'm in the area read more

Spinnakers - Scallop platter, haddock platter - Seafood Near Me - Wells, Maine

Absolutely delicious!!! I got lobster poutine and a half pint of fried clams to go-- and they did it right!! They put chunks of Lobster, cheese curds, and lobster gravy in a side container to pour over my fries when I got home so nothing was soggy!! I never been to jakes but I already told my family who comes up for the summer season they have to hit up spinnakers! The half pint of clams was HUGE I couldn't believe how many clams I got!! read more

Spinnakers - Lobster poutine!! fresh cut maine potato fries, big chunks of lobster meat and pineland farm cheese curds - Seafood Near Me - Wells, Maine

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Lobster roll. Butter. Fresh cut fries. Extremely clean outdoor area! Friendly, delicious, you can't go wrong.

We stopped for lunch. They are taking safety precautions very seriously and effectively, which was good to see. We felt safe and comfortable outside. They are also serious about gluten free and the gluten free haddock platter was Celiac safe. The haddock platters had the largest slabs of freshly fried haddock cooked perfectly that I've ever had. The pier fries were excellent, too. We couldn't comfortably finish the haddock so it will be dinner, too, as a big sandwich. read more

If you remember 'Jakes' being in this spot and think it will be the same be prepared for a disappointment. Food is more expensive and the quality has gone down. Got our order wrong last time we called and the clam chowder was too milky. Wait time can be frustrating as well read more

Sorry spinnakers I was a disappointed in your clam strips. Not hot and taste like they are precooked/frozen. Cole slaw is dry and tasteless. Staff was very friendly, nice and helpful. Too many other places to choose from then to settle. read more

Spinnakers - Half pint clam strips, cole slaw - Seafood Near Me - Wells, Maine

We stopped on our way up the coast. Looked for a place with plenty of Maine license plates in the parking lot and ended up here. Super clean, friendly staff, kid friendly and absolutely delicious lobster rolls. Although I'm a purest, we loved the lemon aioli addition to the roll. $20 for a roll with this amount of lobster is rare. Totally impressed and will recommend to friends and family. And you people here on yelp. Update: We moved north for a few days but all decided to make the stop at Spinnakers on the way back home. They were just opening for lunch and we were first there. Staff was very friendly. We met both the new owners, who chatted with us, were so happy to hear we came back so quickly and gave many thanks for the return visit. We had so many lobster rolls over the past few days, but really enjoyed Spinnakers the most. Can't wait to visit again! read more

Lobster is fresh and that's all the good I can say it's ridiculously overpriced. So much so that I had dinner in kennebunkport had 3 drinks and a lobster dinner and it was cheaper than a lobster roll lunch here. Never will go again. $85 dollars is insane for lunch! read more

The young women taking orders, serving and tidying up after customers who use the roadside picnic table are all helpful and charming. However, the food is overpriced. $12 for a basic green salad with maybe three grape tomatoes and four cucumber slices alongside a smattering of greens and a tablespoon of grated carrots The New England House (cater-corner) serves a large garden salad for $8. Go there instead. read more