50 Best American Restaurants near Arundel

“Fantastic food, great service. We'll definitely be back!“

“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.“

“Golden Rooster offers excellent service, great food, friendly atmosphere! They are very allergy friendly!! Marissa is wonderful, always friendly & helpful! Marissa is willing to go above and beyond when serving people with allergies! Definitely recommend the restaurant! Stop by and say hello! Ask for Marissa.“

“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 :)“

“The most magical dinner experience. An absolutely beautiful setting accompanied by an incredible menu. Still thinking about the cherry soufflé.

It is pre-fixe for $175 or $250 per person. Something we didn’t realize before we sat at the table, but it was soooo worth it!“

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

“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 😀“

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

“1st time here. had cheeseburger and fries. great cheeseburger!!! Would definitely recommend“

“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.“

“Pilot House was delicious! We came here as vacationers, after being turned away from 2 restaurants due to the extreme heat they were unable to stay open. Pilot House was able to take us at their upstairs bar which was gorgeous! The AC was blasting which was a God send. The bartender was very friendly and accommodating despite being super busy! Maybe the best fish tacos I ever had. Also had a great dirty martini and a strawberry lemongrass vodka.“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“Just returned from our first time in Old Orchard Beach and Birdie's was BY FAR our best meal there. This is REAL home cookin'. Homemade iced tea, mashed potatoes that taste like your momma made 'em and a lovely and attentive server named Jody(?) that made us feel very taken care of. No frills or ocean views, but I'm shocked that this place doesn't have better reviews. I regret not having every meal there.“

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

“This is a very big and specious restaurant with a gaming area, we came here dinner. I got the fish and chips, the Haddock was absolutely delicious. My friend got the steak and cheese which looked amazing and was yummy too. I had a Margarita and it was made just right, not watered down. We did not check out the pool tables but looked like it would have been a wonderful fun experience. Maybe next time. They have parking in the back of the restaurant, the street parking spots are always full. There’s a public parking garage about 3 minutes walk across the street. Overall, good restaurant, highly recommend.“

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

“Fabulous food and wonderful staff. So glad we found this place when we were in the area.“

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

“The waiter did not get out order right. Ordered a beer salad ... Never showed up but was not charged. Ordered smash Burger and haddock sandwich with side salad ... First received haddock dinner and haddock sandwich ... An error. Then we received the smash burger ... Okay and a clam cake on a salad ... Writing but by the time it came we just took it ... long wait. It seemed as though the waiter was inexperienced“

“This was our fourth time staying at the Nonantum Resort, and each visit has delivered the same amazing experience that keeps us coming back. The view from our room overlooking the water and the boats is absolutely picturesque. The staff truly go above and beyond. They make you feel like part of the family, and their customer service is consistently warm and welcoming. We were once again pleasantly surprised by how good the food is at the onsite restaurant. The breakfasts in particular are incredible—fresh, hearty, and delicious. This time, we rented bikes and cruised around Kennebunkport, which we highly recommend to anyone visiting. It was a fun and relaxing way to explore the area. Nonantum has become one of our all-time favorite places to stay. We highly recommend it to anyone considering a trip to Kennebunkport.“

“We had a wonderful dinner at Fisherman’s Catch! Seafood was beyond delicious, reasonable prices and plentiful portions and the waitstaff couldn’t be better! Stephanie B. was great - we had an infant and a 4 year old (and a set of grandparents😂) she was so accommodating, very efficient and entertaining to boot! So very glad we ended our Maine vacation at Fisherman’s Catch!!“

“Beautiful location and delicious food!“

“Holy! Seriously some of the best BBQ food I’ve had. Stumbled upon this gem via social media.. the prices are very fair, everything was cooked perfectly, the staff was attentive— we will 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.“

“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.“

“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“

“I love this place so much“

“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.“

“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.“

“Wonderful friendly staff and delicious food!!!“

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

“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 (😉).“

“Best patio on the beach!!!“

“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 .“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“It's a great dive bar. As a bartender from a land far away in the western lands of Colorado.. this place made me feel at home. If you don't like your drinks strong or served with some sass, stay around the pier and expect paying 3X the price for a fake smile and the same shot. Personally, I tip good for strong drinks and service that's direct. Best bar in Old Orchard.

Vegetarian options: Jameson is not made from meat

Parking: Don't drive home, walk if possible

Kid-friendliness: Lol

Wheelchair accessibility: Ground level“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“Been going to Wells for years and finally tried Rollover Cafe, it was delicious. The ladies working were super friendly, very chatty and could tell I was new.:) We ordered the meatball subs and as Nonna says, “best meatball subs in town”.“

“I don't eat seafood but that is not all they sell at Dewey's they also carry things like burgers and fries and chicken tenders mozzarella sticks a selection of these things I normally when i come here order a burger and fries this is the cheapest place price wise for food on old orchard Boardwalk I've been to and the best quality of food on old orchard Boardwalk I've been to“

“MEGS IS GREAT!! it’s my friends and i first time at this bar and it’s a nice vibe! megs is so sweet, shes a great server and her customer service is awesome! she def made our experience here rlly nice and i hope a lot of people meet her and get service from her bc she is great! thank you!“