20 Best Seafood Restaurants near Arundel

“We happened upon them only an hour before they were closing for the season. Great people, great service, and great comfort food. My husband had the clam chowder and haddock platter and loved it. I had the shrimp sandwich with fries and ate pretty much every bit. Tasty!“

“My best friend and I went to Earth for dinner last Saturday. I hadn’t been there for over a year. It was such a surprise, incredible, unexpected experience, way above our expectations.From a culinary perspective, the menu is super well balanced with dishes that are comforting and innovating. The kitchen executes it to perfection, using outstanding produce and cooking it all in a way that showcases each element on your plate, yet never managing to hide one from the other. One thing I loved was the fact that all protein was well seasoned and perfectly cooked, never needing any sauces to mask its own flavour. We had duck, fish, venison, roasts carrots, ravioli, the tuna sashimi, the scallops and the soup of the day.Portions are perfectly sized. In my opinion, outstanding value for money.The wine list is excellent. Diverse, affordable and complementary to the menu.Deserts were nice as well, especially the Opera Cake and the Pavlova (I could have had a pint of the home made raspberry sorbet that comes as a side to it!).Service was also a star milestone. We had Charlie as a waiter. It makes a huge difference when you have someone that is passionate about what he’s presenting to you, knows the dishes and can honestly tell you about what they are and make genuine recommendations, on top of being good at reading the table, being present without being fake about it, and overall just another highlight of the evening, without being intrusive or over the top (which I find can be the case in some similar restaurants that are training their staff to over sell or use key moments of the evening to interject and justify a tip, or make up for not so perfect aspects of the service).Earth’s environment keeps you relaxed in a very beautiful and elegant room that transports you to a little fairy land of an elegant lodge lost in a wintery forest in Maine. It’s very chic, yet not stuffy. It’s cozy. It has a great vibe for adults, no matter the occasion. But let the Earth’s environment set the mood, I think you should focus on the food, if you’re into it… you can have fun putting together your prix fix menu and have a jolly dinner with someone you like…The only aspect of the night that I think deserves attention from management is that we had a table next to us with a small child, 5 or 6, that was watching Nickelodeon on mum’s phone, without an earphone. My friend could hear Dora the Explora’s every move in her quest to find her backpack… but it was an early winter Saturday evening and the girl was a saint. I would however, empower staff to monitor and curb anyone using their phones on speakers, or FaceTime, while at their table.It was a GREAT dinner! Coming back soon!“

“Delicious! Vegetarian friendly, tempeh sandwich and best fish and chips around. But my favorite part was the curved baskets, they made it really easy to cut the fish. Don't forget desert, sea salt vanilla swirled with roasted pineapple was better then most ice cream shops.Kid-friendliness: My daughter loved waving through the window at everyone walking by.“

“Visiting Kennebunkport for the first time so picking a restaurant was based on reviews and we were so happy we found this place as it did not disappoint. From the beginning to the end the experience was delightful. My girlfriends and I felt like we hit the jackpot. Our server Amanda was amazing. The food presentation was beautiful, not to mention delicious. The location was tucked down a road and you will not be disappointed with the views. This is a must for anyone visiting Kennebunkport.“

“After having to leave another restaurant in Kennebunkport due to discrimination, we were able to eat at the Boathouse. Everyone was extremely accommodating, and everything on the menu was incredible. I'll be thinking about the shrimp and scallop fried rice for a long long time.“

“Visiting from Dallas, TX. We decided to stop in for a bite to eat before heading back to Boston. The service was courteous and prompt. The Fried Calamari appetizer was well cooked, not rubbery. The Lobster Mac N Cheese had a good portion of Lobster but the cheese sauce needed more salt. The baked seafood sampler was well-seasoned and cooked to perfection. For dessert, we enjoyed a Blueberry pie with ice cream. Overall we enjoyed the visit and would recommend it to anyone.“

“We always make it to Joseph's by the Sea without fail yearly during our OOB vacation. Bonus that's it close to the house we rent. Great atmosphere inside and outside, delicious food and drinks, great service, and the best live music. Always a fun time!“

“First of all, this restaurant is stunningly beautiful and the location is too. It’s just beautiful. Our dinner was delicious. We had the tomato salad, the scallops and the filet. We also had the asparagus and potatoes as sides. Service was great. I’ll be thinking of this dinner for a long time!“

“Kris had an enormous caesar salad w/ chicken salad. it was awesomeI had mussels & firecracker shrimp appetizers for my meal- very good & filling.I believe our waitress was Alicia talking about her awesome kitty. She’s a top notch 10* “

“Our party of 4 was greeted at the door by a very friendly and professional woman. We were seated immediately, please get a reservation.Starters: Cauliflower and Calamari were incredible! Fresh Focaccia bread service was good.We had a Chef's Tasting of the Bolognese which is the crowd pleaser and we agreed ?%!Entrees: Cutler Cove Salmon and Shrimp Scampi which were Divine! The Duck Breast and Lobster Ravioli were delicious.Wine: Italian Pinot Grigio, TiefenbrunnerDessert: Coffee Gelato and AffogatoServer: Emily, such an amazing young person who had several tables and gave every one amazing service and recommendations.Parking: Behind the building, free parking“

“What a great spot! Cannot wait to check it out this summer and enjoy their outdoor space.We caught the tail end of their winter menu and I'm so glad we did! The jalapeno margarita was spot on.I also had the soup of the day, a mushroom cheddar, and the Italian grinder salad. Both exceptional.My husband had the burger and I was a bit jealous but was thankful to have a few bites.“

“Best seafood chowder, it’s the runny kind, very few potatoes and so full of seafood, like almost a whole lobster in every bowl. All the diner food is really well done, will often get an eggs Benedict variation like with codfish cakes and the poached eggs are perfect. Blueberry pancakes are top notch too. Even the plain diner coffee is just really perfect.“

“If you're going to Goose Rocks Beach and looking for a spot to get dinner and drinks with family and friends, this is a perfect spot. It's open to people not staying at the hotel and located right across from the beach. We ate outside and had beautiful views of the beach. The inside has a nice trendy, coastal vibe. I had the noodle bowl and a spicy margarita. Our group also shared the wings -- the drink was great, and all the food was good. I've only been for lunch, but I generally prefer the food at the Boathouse in Dock Square (owned by the same group). During peak season, I can imagine this place is difficult to get into or find parking for. If you're not staying at the inn, you have to find parking along the beach, which fills quickly in the summer months (and I believe if you're not a town resident you have to pay to park).“

“Very good. Wells Maine in winter means many closed restaurants. This bar and grille area s definitely a locals place. We started with an order of Wagyu sliders, that were very very good. They had bacon, melted cheese and mayo on them each and came with three in the order. Then we split the grilled chicken salad, which was a basic fresh mixed green salad with a few tomatoes, a few cucumber slices, some croutons, and very small amount of shredded cheese. Dressings tasted like they were out of a bottle, but they were good. We especially liked the waitress. No nonsense and great service. We could also see what seemed to be the manager, replenishing tables, cleaning up, and helping out wherever needed. Well, it wasn't exactly fine dining, we really did like the place. I believe their lobster roll would have been great, but we've already eaten enough lobster this week. I'd go back there.“

“Every time I come up to Old Orchard Beach, my family and I stop here! It's no frills, but a solid, straightforward meal. Everything is reasonably priced with portions that will leave you full. Once you walk in, you feel like you've been transported back in time. Old school decor, your classic American restaurant. On the menu, they have an option for a 3-course meal. They have various options to choose from for a fixed price! It's great . My only complaint about it is that they used to have steamers as an option for an appetizer in the fixed 3 course meal, and it is no longer included. I decided on clam chowder, Caesar salad, and stuffed shrimp. I enjoyed the salad, and the stuffing for the shrimp was buttery and rich, but the clam chowder was terrible. No flavor at all and extremely watery broth. Would never get that again. Overall, enjoyable sit down, family restaurant, and will be back next year!“

“Food is delicious and tastes traditional. They give massive servings so you can always take some home too. The staff are so great and always give good recomendations if you ask. The drink menu is insane and I had an amazing pina colada that was inside of a pineapple. Highly recommend.“

“Awesome spot for lobster rolls. Little expensive but they are everywhere. Not sure I'd get the quinoa bowl again but also not sure the person making mine really understand what a quinoa bowl is haha so we'll give that a pass. Spoon fulls of quinoa on lettuce isn't it. Otherwise was very good. Would absolutely go back.“

“Such a fun spot for a cocktail. You get to witness the unique tide change, sit on the bow in the sun or underneath at the bar.I didn’t learn anything about the schooner, but it would be cool to have the story set up somewhere (maybe it is).It’s not as busy as some of the others spots, it feels a little exclusive. I think people don’t know how to get out to it.There’s a food truck set up outside, that you can bring onboard as well.“

“I just had a wonderful meal with excellent attentive service on the waterfront. The Clam Chowder was great about 80% clams and maybe 20% potatoes with a nice not to heavy cream sauce.The lobster was also wonderfully tender and juicy.Finished the meal off with homemade blueberry crisp with a scoop of ice cream.A very enjoyable place with a no frills atmosphere that I could tell by the conversation around me is a favorite of the locals“

“The place is great with a lot of seating and easy parking. The server was delightful and very helpful. We tried surf n turf, baked haddock and scallops, and sides of mash, coleslaw, and rice. Food was amazing and portions were large. Do yourself a favor and order seafood chowder soup as well! It’s loaded, creamy, and rich.My only comment would be that food was a little bland and needed salt to my liking, but that’s not a big issue I just added more salt.Overall was a great dinner experience for our little family“