50 Best American Restaurants near Arundel

“amazing food and atmosphere“

“Ben there a few times for bkfst , the best around b patient it’s worth the wait, stop complaining everyone works hard , if your in a hurry go thru the McDonalds & get a greasy egg sandwich, Has anyone tried the Haddock dinner on Friday’s?“

“We’ve been in ME for three nights and Bentley’s was the best experience so far!!! The prime rib dinner was perfect, wings and lobster too! The 🦞 was the best we’ve had so far this trip!! So so glad we stopped in to see what Bentley’s was all about… ~~ Grateful Central New Yorkers following up in Bentley Warren’s legacy!!!“

“Amazing food & relaxing atmosphere.“

“The white bond does not disappoint. Absolutely spectacular service with Peter and Hugo, The general manager made everything even more special. The food was outstanding, the drinks were amazing and the service was glorious. They anticipated our every need and it was perfection. Thank you for creating magic moments. Every time we come, especially at Christmas Prelude!“

“I worked a 13 hour shift and decided to come in for a few drinks and breakfast to go! Marissa was the BOMB! Such a great personality! I’ve been here for a year and half! When I come in she’s such a delight! I enjoy her smile! She’s a great women. Props to you Marissa! 👏👏👏“

“The Summer Salad appetizer is a must. Tender greens with fresh cucumbers and mangoes with pecorino. I also recommend the Quattro pizza with fresh burratta. It’s mouthwatering. Be sure to be seated in Mitchell’s section he’s an awesome waiter 😀“

“the food, the ambiance, the wait staff.“

“We had the passing of an older relative. I was desperately trying to plan an after services luncheon for a small group of about 30 people. It was nearly impossible . The owner of Cat Face Cafe was incredibly kind and understanding and accommodated us by closing a little bit early and allowing us to do a buyout. He was very fair and reasonable with the cost and so accommodating. I cannot stress what an excellent job he and his team did. The food was delicious, the place was perfect for our group and it was nice to celebrate our family member in such a cozy comfortable spot. Everyone was thrilled with ordering special coffees and having the unique sandwiches and delicious salads. I should add that this was all done with 48 hour notice. I wish we lived in town so that I could support this business. Great food, yummy drinks, kind staff and comfy environment. Support Cat Face Cafe! Thank you all again :)“

“Best breakfast in the Kennebunks! Delicious food, friendly service, bright and welcoming space.“

“Amazing establishment. Great people. Great food. Would highly recommend. #fowler“

“This is a hidden gem and I’m so grateful to have found it. I got the Monstah Lobstah roll and it certainly lived up to its name. It was so big that I was able to bring half home to eat at a later time. We will definitely be back and hopefully Caitlin will be our waitress again… a super nice young lady. The food is delicious and the staff very accommodating.“

“Duffy’s Tavern & Grill is a must-visit! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the staff are incredibly friendly and attentive. The highlight? The Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich—a perfect blend of crispy, juicy chicken with just the right balance of heat and sweetness. It’s absolutely delicious. Great vibes, great food—highly recommend!“

“Cool atmosphere and food was amazing! It was a busy evening but the service was perfect. We recommend and will return!“

“The Pilot House came in a very close second to Mabel’s Lobster Claw — and that says a lot! The food here is absolutely delicious. I had the lobster roll with clam chowder, and both were incredible — fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. My husband ordered the baked crusted haddock and loved every bite, and my mother-in-law had the fish tacos, which were just as good.

The atmosphere has that classic small-town coastal feel — casual, welcoming, and full of local charm. What makes it even better is the history tied to this place. The building originally stood as part of Kennebunkport’s old railroad era and was later turned around on its lot in the 1970s. It sits beside the Spirit of Massachusetts, a 19th-century schooner that nods to the town’s rich maritime past. Between the amazing food, friendly service, and a little piece of local history, The Pilot House is a spot we’ll absolutely return to. Five stars all the way!“

“This little hole in the wall restaurant was a great surprise. It's a short walk from the main area of OOB and is located right on the beach. The tables are literally set in the sand. Beyond that is dune grass and the ocean. I had the best tacos in my life! They featured cole slaw, pulled chicken and sweet Thai chili sauce. Delicious!“

“Beautiful location and delicious food!“

“What a true Gem. New to the area and we were very pleased with everything. The prices were amazing for what we ordered. The Ruben was Outstanding. Our server( Dawn) was very nice. We Loved the Old time Irish Pub feeling. A must stop for food,beverages and shot a game of pool. We will be back and we will refer all of our campers .“

“The best…The new Peruvian comfort food menu & the drink menu is 11/10!“

“Had a wonderful evening with my husband at The Burleigh. In the heart of downtown Kennebunkport, our dinner was served quickly and tasted delicious, the atmosphere was vibey and cozy, and Kayla our server was so sweet and gave great menu recommendations. 10/10“

“Fresh and delicious! Have a margarita! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Great food, great service!
The pulled pork nachos are my favorite thing I've had so far!
We went in with a large group and everyone's food came out hot at the same time. The wait staff were all super helpful and patient with a large group and kept the table cleared of dishes at every chance.
We will definitely be back!“

“Go elsewhere. Way overpriced for food that is not good. The service is subpar and look up past Health violations and other violations.“

“Beautiful location and delicious food!“

“Fisherman’s Catch never disappoints! Our go to spot when we visit Wells! We were thrilled to learn they were staying open year round. We were looking forward to dinner after our travels and last night they were closing early due to I’m assuming the holiday. (Which is totally understandable) so when we showed up at 7pm, they happily made us a takeaway meal for us to enjoy in our hotel room. I was skeptical at first getting seafood takeaway… but as always fisherman catch never disappoints! Food was moist and delicious. And came out very quickly. We will be back soon!“

“George is one of the best bartenders ever! From the moment we walked in, he made us feel welcome with his friendly personality, quick service, and spot-on drink recommendations. You can tell he takes real pride in what he does!!
If you come in, ask for George“

“Loved the experience, the salad bar brought back 1970's nostalgia. Perfect!“

“The food was great! People were friendly. Atmosphere comfy. I was so excited to see both gluten free and vegan options on the menu!! We had the BBQ for 2 with pinto beans, cashew queso with chips and collard greens (originally to get in a green veggie but wow, delicious!) The Diablo barbecue sauce, although not as spicy as the name would imply was outstanding! We will definitely be back.“

“I had the bone in Rib-eye medium Well. Came out fast and Perfect!! Extra broccoli and an order of Asparagus. I did order the Candied Hanging Bacon, Had to. The waitress came out and seared it right at the table. I’m for sure coming back!“

“In OOB for a quick getaway with my two kids. Stopped here for breakfast both days. The food was on point, kids loved the French toast and chocolate chip pancakes. But the service Marley gave us is what really stood out. She made my kids and I feel right at home.“

“We have been going to Horizons for many years. The food is always wonderful and Mary Ellen and her staff are always smiling and welcoming. One of the only places you can get a choice of how you want your eggs poached and they always come out right. Best choice for breakfast in the area.“

“What a great find! Booked a table after reading the reviews. The meal was perfect, the new to us cocktail was potent and delicious, the servers were amazing, the owner was gracious. Thank you Barb, Dot and Dawn. We will be returning next year at the same time to celebrate my 70th!! Seems it will only allow 1 picture.“

“Was invited to go for lunch. Sat outside by the river😊 Had the prime rib tacos w/veg special and a brew. Our waitress Elle was a delight 🥳 My friend and I Loved our visit and the meal was delicious“

“I love this place so much“

“I have going to Lucky loggers for 30+ years . They have the Friendliest waitresses in town along with the best breakfast in town.“

“Best patio on the beach!!!“

“Amazing! The seafood is as fresh as fresh can be. And beyond delicious! The service is wonderful! Worth driving about 20 minutes up the road from Kittery (😉).“

“Wonderful friendly staff and delicious food!!!“

“So back in November, we went to Longhorn to have lunch after we’ve been doing some holiday shopping. Our experience was less than stellar. I reached out through their website to Longhorn and let them know what had gone wrong. The rice was bad the steaks weren’t right, The waitress was nice but she never came back to see if we wanted refills on our drinks. She didn’t bring my husband a spoon for his coffee so he could stir the cream in the sugar. It took a long time for her to bring us the bill and for us to get the check back after we paid the bills so we could leave. It was just a frustrating and bad experience. it was just a bad experience
, and it was the first one we really had.

They sent me a gift card, asking me to come back and telling me that if I had a problem in the future, please ask for a manager. Part of the problem with the first one also was sadly the waitress was not good. She didn’t pay attention to us. It took a long time to get things done.

Our second trip was a couple of weeks ago. The waitress was very good. The food was good. I ordered the baked potato without any onion as I’m allergic to. The food came out in a timely fashion the waitress refreshed our drinks as we asked it was a much better experience. I will say the sides when they came out my potato, especially it was good, but it really wasn’t hot and that was pretty much the big thing that missed the mark can’t give you five stars because of the first experience but I will say after them trying to correct the issue we will probably go back again. I didn’t ask for a manager this time Because I just wanted to have the deal done and we were on a time crunch, so yeah, they kind of redeem themselves on the second trip. If we go again in the near future will read again and see if it’s better.

I do appreciate the fact that they tried to take care of the situation as best as they could from the first experience so we will probably go again, but as a few people have previously noted in their reviews for the amount of money that the food costs, I expect it to be a good experience so we’ll see what the next one is, but they did redeem themselves after the first trip.“

“What a hidden gem!

Tucked away right next to the pool, this spot was exactly what I needed—a laid-back escape from the downtown hustle and bustle of Kennebunkport. I was initially confused about how to get in (thought I was lost for a second!), but once I found it, I knew I’d discovered something special.

Plenty of shady spots to lounge, a great indoor-outdoor vibe, and seriously relaxing poolside energy. A lot of games for kids. The menu hits all the right notes—classic food and drink options that are comforting and satisfying.

The real highlight? Kayla, the bartender. She was an absolute joy! Super friendly, attentive, and full of great local recs. Her service was top-notch, and she made the whole experience that much more enjoyable. We chatted, laughed, and I left already looking forward to coming back.

If you’re looking for a chill, sunny spot with great drinks, tasty bites, and even better company—this is it. Don’t miss it!“

“Food came out quickly. Waitress was efficient. The nachos were really good and the Key Lime Pie dessert martini was delicious. Bathrooms needed cleaning, both men and women's were kind of gross. Women's was super sticky floors and I saw a few bugs on the floor in both bathroom and main dining area.“

“I come specifically to Old Orchard Beach every year just to eat at The Bell Buoy. They serve the best seafood and are very closely located to the pier and beach. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, but the lobster is a huge selling point. Friendly staff, great food, good service, and a mere walking distance from many of the other attractions. I cannot recommend this place enough, and hope it remains open forever.“

“5 Stars 🌟! We will support them and enjoy their great food. Never disappoints!“

“This is our go-to dinner spot every time we come to OOB. Consistently good food and excellent service. Love the casual atmosphere. We’ve had Kayla for our server a number of times and she is top notch! Simply the best!“

“Absolutely electric experience , the craft brews were positively smashing! My only concern were the general use wash rooms , the lights were far to dim to insert my Mens Liberty Pre Lubricated Catheter. Missed several times but had a michelob ultra to guide my hands , 4.6 stars“

“The best ice cream we had in Kennebunkport! I received a BOGO free coupon from my visit at The Clam Shack for here so we had to check it out. I had the Moose Track and it was the best ice cream I’ve had in a long time. I loved the mini peanut butter cups that were mixed in.“

“ordered the whole clam belly basket today...was no bellies. actually looked lime mixture of calamari rings and very thin strips of clams..asked waitresses if I was given clam strips buy mistake she went to ask someone became back and said the calm bellies were just small...ummm... No!! there was none! anyways .was charged for whole belly basket and that was that..will be trying other places next time .“

“We popped in here on a Thursday around 1:30, so not too busy. The bartender was friendly and accommodating. We had the mussels and parmesean truffle fries, and they were some of the best apps we've had in a while. The mussels were so good, and the hot rolls that came with them were perfect to dip into the delicious juice/ broth. The fries, dusted with parmesean and a light truffle flavor, came out crispy and hot, served with aioli and ketchup. We will definitely return someday for dinner. The bartender suggested the half-chicken, and the person next to us ordered the lobster roll, which looked like it was worth
the $$.“

“OMG the waitress was incredible! We had a beer flight and she was out of one beer so she gave us a pumpkin spice with sugar and cinnamon on the rim, it was delicious. I had the Maine sampler (lobster roll, clam chowder, fries and blueberry cobbler)and hubby had the fish and chips. Both were delicious and we enjoyed the view of the boats docked while we ate. The waitress never forgot us, she checked to see if we needed anything and told us about local must sees. Well worth the trip.“

“Wow. Best dang mozzarella moon sticks.“