Food was ok, but nothing to rave about. It was a bit salty…read more Waitress was nice but forgetful. The outdoor seating was nice but bugs weren't so nice. Not sure it's worth returning.

Drinks where okay. Husbands first Long Island to the second tastes different…read more I had a few seasonal drinks : apple cider marg was super Smokey not my favorite. And I had a the pumpkin spice espresso martini I had to choke down

The Rococo Dessert Bar is such a unique and fresh idea located in Kennebunkport! For a night cap,…read moremy friend and I visited to try their espresso martinis. The dessert bar is beautifully decorated with touches of peacocks and pink. Aside from espresso martinis, the menu is extensive with different types of cocktails and desserts. Our waitress was friendly and provided us with great recommendations. Next to the dessert bar is Rococo ice cream. It's a sweet lover's dream!

This new dessert bar is SUCH a cute spot in Kennebunkport! Perfect if you're done with dinner but…read moredon't want the night to end yet. The menu is a great mix of drinks, desserts, and dessert-drink combos. A group of 5 of us arrived and waited about 10 minutes for spots at the bar. The inside is pretty small but optimized with both bar and booth seating. The decor is so cute and whimsical. I loved all of the details! The desserts are pricey (most are around $15-20), but the portions are big enough to share with at least 1 other person. I got the Chocolate Chip Cookie Royale, which really hit the sweet-salty spot with a warm choc chip cookie, salty sweet cream ice cream, salted caramel, sesame brittle, and tahini whipped cream. The savorier elements allowed me to keep eating and not get overwhelmed by sweetness. My friends got the vegan peach crumble and chocolate cake and enjoyed theirs as well. Come with your sweet tooth, and leave happy and satisfied!

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.

Dinner started off promising; the food was genuinely good, and the ambiance matched our excitement…read moreto try this new French restaurant. Since a storm was rolling in and our trip was winding down, we intentionally planned ahead and saved half of our entrees (the 12 oz ribeye approx $68 and the half-chicken approx $36) to take home for the next couple of days. We also ordered a couple oysters $4/oy, $26 cheese fondue as an app and ordered two drinks. Unfortunately, at the end of the dinner, the staff accidentally threw our leftovers in the trash instead of boxing them up. What followed was a masterclass in poor service recovery. We watched the staff and waiter huddle around the computer, visibly stumped, for over 20 minutes. Finally, the owner came over and offered to comp our cheese fondue ($26) and toss in a complimentary chocolate dessert. Given that half of our expensive entrees were gone due to their negligence, we countered that discounting the ribeye and chicken by 50% would be far more appropriate. They agreed, but it then took another 30 minutes just to get the check. What bummed us out the most wasn't just the mistake, accidents happen, it was how poorly management handled it. It shouldn't have been up to the guests to negotiate fair reparations for food the restaurant literally threw away. A truly high-end establishment would have immediately remade the discarded dishes or comped the affected meals without hesitation. Instead, the owner seemed indifferent, and we left feeling deflated and exhausted/annoyed/offended by the lowball rather than excited. We won't be returning any time soon.

Sat on the patio and had an amazing lunch. Ask for Bo he was fantastic and super friendly and…read moreattentive.

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.

Excellent food and a great spot if you're in Cape Porpoise, only a short 10-15 minute drive from…read moreKennebunkport's Dock Square. We started with the oysters, which were fresh and delicious, and shared the seafood mix for two. Everything was cooked well, flavorful, and showcased the quality of the seafood. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and the service was friendly throughout the meal. If you're looking for fresh Maine seafood without a lot of fuss, Ultramar is definitely worth a visit. We'd happily come back again.

I've always loved The Lost Fire and now I am adding this restaurant to the list. We booked at 8:30…read morereservation, we got there around 7:45 to get a drink at the bar and our table was ready, but we decided to sit at the bar anyway and soak in the ambience - the decor is so relaxing and unique. The cocktails are great - we got the Tito's martini and the spicy margarita. Each and every menu item that we had was delicious. The flavor was powerful and layered. I would highly recommend.

Addressing Paola Z below: as someone who sat nearby, we were absolutely appalled by their behavior…read more They talked on the phone, texted, and scrolled instagram the entire time. This restaurant is gorgeous with incredible staff and a thoughtful menu. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough to someone who appreciates beautiful views, fine dining, excellent service, and a warm atmosphere. Don't be fooled! This experience was worth every penny.

Great food. Expensive…read more Impeccable service (Alexis!) Wow!!! what a setting :0 Celebrate a special occasion here.

Wandby Landing is a place i've always heard wonderful things about and I'm so glad I finally got to…read moretry it. I love that it's a bit out of the way of the downtown area so you can park and relax in a beautiful setting. We started with cocktails and drank them outside while admiring the beautiful property, i highly recommend getting there before your reservation so you can enjoy a drink on a nice day outside! I got the Tideline cocktail and substituted the tequila for mezcal after the bartender suggested it and wow! A great drink and i was impressed how fast the service was. Once we sat down inside we ordered a lovely Gamay for the table, you really can't go wrong with any of the wines on the menu they have a great selection. We ordered quite a few dishes to share between the three of us and the server brought them out in a 3 course style per her suggestion. We started with the citrus and fennel salad and grilled raddichio and these were both so fresh and delicious, we had to leftover vegetables this were exceptional. Then came the asparagus pizza, pork and beef meatballs, and the focaccia as our second course. We almost skipped the focaccia- that would have been a huge mistake. That is a must order, the texture was biscuit like and the seasonal flavored butter was divine. The pizza was really blowing us away with the white sauce and the chili crisp combination. The dough is so light and crispy as well it was wonderful. The meatballs were huge! and came with delicious grilled sourdough. The pasta and lamb shank came out next and at this point we couldn't see how it could get any better but then it did! The lamb shank is huge and cooked so beautifully. The pastas were definitely the standout bites of the course. The carbonara noodles are thick and cooked perfectly and the sauce is so rich a creamy. The Tortelli pasta was my favorite, the pockets stuffed with a gooey filling and the fava beans added a great texture to the dish. We were in carb heaven. We somehow were able to fit dessert in and i'm so glad we did not skip it. We ordered espresso martinis to accompany and this is without a doubt the best espresso martini i have ever had. We substituted tequila and they were completely delicious. I don't remember exactly what the names of the desserts were that we got but one was a a chocolate mousse with a peanut butter sauce and crunchy peanuts which was so yummy. But the favorite of the table was the pistachio one. It was like an ice cream bar with crunchy pistachios on it. Get this one if you go! This was an unforgettable meal from service to food. The staff is incredible and really treat you wonderfully and the food is so good i really didn't expect it to blow me away as much as it did. This is a place i'm going to have to come back to again and again.

Beautiful restaurant with lovely gardens and flowers outside. Very friendly and attentive service…read more And best of all amazing food and drinks. Everything we ordered was excellent: garden salad (fresh and delicious), fried green tomatoes (great flavor), and meatballs (very tasty). We ordered an assortment of entrées between the six of us, including the margherita pizza (delicious), lamb, Ragu pasta, which was amazing, the rigatoni, the lobster ravioli, and the steak. We split the pistachio semifreddo for dessert, which was wonderful too. All the cocktails and wine we ordered were excellent as well. Absolutely recommend and look forward to returning!

I'm not sure how it is possible that l've lived in ME for over 20 years and had not yet been here…read more The vibe is absolutely perfect. Big open air covered front porch, comfortable seating. You can hear the waves crashing to the shore from the porch. The beach/ ocean is right across a very small street. Ordered an expertly made cocktail inside at the bar and bring it outside to porch. You'll instantly feel like you're on vacation even if you're not. The cocktail menu had lots of interesting and delicious sounding drinks. See pic for menu. The inside is beautiful, the porch is beautiful. The food was excellent, although it is a little pricey...you're definitely paying an up charge for the atmosphere, location, vibe. It actually think it is worth it...this place feels really special.

After years & years of trips to Kennebunkport this was our worst hotel stay by far…read more.. Staying July 27 - Aug 1st, 2026 (5 nights) Things started badly from the second we approached the front desk. We arrived a little after 3pm on Mon. July 27, 2026 for check in (guest check in is between 3-9). We were told the room wasn't ready, no problem. Decided to grab a drink and wait outside, beautiful weather. Gorgeous area, directly across from the beach. Around 4:15pm we were told the room was ready. Great! We carried our luggage up and were ready to relax/shower before dinner. Walked in and were immediately hit with a VERY strong chemical smell. Sat down and started thinking this doesn't seem right. My eyes and throat started to burn. Seemed like something strong mixed with bleach. We opened the windows and decided it's best to ask the front desk for help. Went back downstairs and spoke with the manager - David. Very kind and tried his best to help with the odor. He informed us that all the rooms are filled, but he could try and air the room out with fans and get rid of the smell. Again no problem, things happen. Head back to the lobby to WAIT. Around 5pm (we still had the keys) my husband -Darren decided to go into the room and check it out. David greeted me as I was sitting on the sofa in the lounge/restaurant around the same time. He told me that the room was ready, he had let the room air out for the last hour. It no longer has the chemical smell, but it does kind of smell like the restaurant. That was strange, but at this point we just wanted to get settled. I got up and walked towards the stairs as Darren was headed back down. He informed me that the bleach and cleaning spray was still beyond strong. My husband is not usually affected by strong scents, and was getting a headache. I did not go back to the room, as I didn't want to get sick. Back to the front desk, told David that it is still very strong and he said that we should have informed them that we had an opposition to strong smells before arrival. I thought that was crazy, I've never had this problem at any hotel up here before. Now he has made us feel like we are being a problem for speaking up about the smell and voicing concerns about getting sick. We asked if we could change rooms for the night and he explained the hotel is fully booked. He would need to talk with the general manager - Bridget. So we sat back down in the lobby. By this time it was 5:15. We moved out to the porch and around 5:30 Bridget met us. She was very kind and understanding. Stated again that the hotel was fully booked, no rooms available and offered to cover a dinner as an apology during our stay. I looked online at some of the sister properties around town, that they market as "connected" with shared amenities and services. We have actually stayed at a couple previously without any issues. I suggested we changed to one of those, because they have availability for the dates of our stay. Now it's 6:15-30 or so. I was told I would have needed to have cancelled my reservations 14 days ago to make that happen, as the systems are not connected. What? We want to stay at Tides, that's why we booked here! Why would we cancel our reservation ahead of time? This chemical situation was out of our control when we arrived. She suggested that we could move into a different room just for the night and then switch back to a room in our category tomorrow. Perfect, that was totally fine. We were still made to feel like we inconvenienced staff for something that was out of our control. Brigette gave us the keys to room #305, we carried our luggage up and settled in at around 7pm (4 hours waiting in lobby to get everything figured out & into a room). The next day, around 12:15 #201 was ready. Checked back in around 3-3:30, took our luggage back up and settled in after our outing. Checking out this morning. Said "Good morning and told the women at the front desk we are checking out. She replied "Good morning, so did you enjoy THAT room?"... We nodded yes, said have a good weekend and left. What a kick in the teeth to end our stay. We both left sad and disappointed with that comment. The staff all knew that we asked to change rooms because of the smell? Service, cleanliness and feeling when in this hotel are way out of wack and terrible. This will be a one and done stay for us at Tides.

My wife and I hosted a private party yesterday evening at the Wine House. Our host and owner Betsy…read moreRoss picked some great wines, provided very pleasant snacks, presented a super menu and produced a very nice evening. We will definitely use her shop and services again. Her hospitality was warm and welcoming.

We stopped in to grab dinner on our first night in Kennebunkport. Yelp showed good reviews and it…read morewas across the road from our Hotel. My husband ordered the street corn lobster roll. Wow. What a delicious twist on lobster rolls. Toast was crispy and buttered nicely. Packed with juicy fresh lobster meat. The street corn flavor was a little spicy but perfectly seasoned. I ordered the lobster ravioli. Oh. Wow. The homes pasta pockets wee cooked to perfection. There can always be more lobster in any dish. But honestly, good amount in the dish & sauce. Sauce was creamy. Seriously almost tasted like clam chowder on top. Service was very prompt. We actually used the Yelp "join the waitlist" and was able to skip waiting in line. We had a drink at our hotel bar until it was time. Worked perfectly. Ambiance is a little deceiving for the delish food. It's more of a bar & small diner atmosphere. But the food and staff are great!

Alison's is a popular spot right in town. It's a family styled restaurant with a large bar area…read more It's the locally owned equivalent of an apple bees type place. You can expect kids to be there and a placemat that you can color on. It's not my vibe but everyone working there was very quick, friendly and helpful. I'd always give the thumbs up for a family as it seems like a local favorite but there are other options that I personally prefer as a person without kids.