50 Best American Restaurants near Kennebunkport

“Amazing food & relaxing atmosphere.“

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

“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.“

“The Burleigh is always a great experience. We sat in the lovely, traditional dining room by the bar. Warm and cozy. Unfortunately, we were seated near a very loud group, who arrived after us. Too many people at too small a table. The bartender was excellent. It is a short menu. We all had something different, and everything was cooked to perfection. Bravo to the chef.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Very tasty breakfast and drinks! I stopped in while visiting from Vermont and ordered a breakfast BLT and maple chai latte and thoroughly enjoyed all of it. The atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable and the staff was very friendly. Thank you, Tyler!“

“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.“

“Got introduced to “That Place” by Friends last night for my Birthday 🥳 We had dinner there and I am so very happy that we did…the food was excellent and of high quality! We had several different appetizers and 3 main meals, and dessert…everything was absolutely delicious and the service was great as well 😊 Can highly recommend “That Place” you will not be disappointed, I guarantee you will love it 😍“

“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.“

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

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

“We had an amazing time at the drag show, and the girls coming together and serenading me “Happy Birthday” was awesome. I also have to tell you about the fancy grilled cheese sandwich, it has goat cheese | sharp cheddar | brie | oaxaca | honey | sweet peppers… it was amazing….. wonderful food, great people and fabulous atmosphere. Can’t wait to come back!!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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?“

“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.“

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

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

“Christopher at the bar is amazing and the owner Jake was so accommodating to our group. We literally brought a wedding party here last minute on a holiday weekend and they made the night! Thank you Jake a Christopher! ❤️“

“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!!!“

“Food came super quick and was amazing !! 5 ⭐️“

“Beautiful location and delicious food!“

“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!!“

“We make reservations for our guests at The Tiller Restaurant frequently as the views and menu are perfect for every romantic get away, highly recommend!“

“Fresh Fruit is DELICIOUS. nice staff.“

“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!“

“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.“

“This was our first time here in 8 years since it changed from Maxwell’s to Pepper’s. Maxwell’s was a place we visited frequently when in Ogunquit, and we even had my 50th birthday there. We were very apprehensive about going to Pepper’s, and we did not know what to expect! Wow and cool were the first 2 words I thought of when we entered! The place we came to know and love changed, but it was a great change with an awesome bar! Then, we had some drinks, an appetizer, and then our food came. All of it was great, and all the servers and bartenders are wonderful! We definitely recommend the Firecracker Shrimp and Calamari for appetizers, and the whole belly clams and teriyaki tuna for main courses! Everything was fresh and delicious! We are looking forward to our next trip to Ogunquit, and Pepper’s will definitely be on our dining list!“

“Amazing food and very friendly service!! This is a must stop at spot for breakfast! We will be back.“

“The service to our large group was excellent. Our servers, Luigi andUlises were so good and entertaining. Can’t wait to go back“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“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 (😉).“

“Excellent food and entertainment rolled into one! Highly recommend!!“

“Very convenient lunch spot and I appreciated the healthy-ish options, which can be hard to find in Ogunquit. I also appreciated how the salads and sandwiches were customizable. The lemonades are good too and they have some interesting flavor options. The lemonades are quite sweet but that seems obvious for lemonade“

“For you that know me and those who don’t,I speak my mind about any subject whether it’s good or plain sucked !! I have to share this little story with you ,a dismal start to our vacation week, A normal 3 hour drive turned into a five hour one,then I had issues with my oxygen machine,which turned into waiting for a servicemen to come from two hours away.So we are looking at 9 o’clock at night before he would come, now we haven’t eaten since morning and now it’s past 7:30. We knew since Covid hit most eateries are open limited hours, we called Stutesy’s Pub & Grill they said come on down even though they were already shutting down for 8 o’clock. That they will take care of us,not only was Stacie a gracious host her husband cooked us a wonderful meal and even made two more meals to go for our two sons,who were coming laterThey won over our hearts and our taste buds so you’ve got to give Stutesy’s a try for sure!!“

“A step back in time. Great people and service.“

“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”.“

“Good food, excellent service and amazing views, highly recommend!“

“We went here for a late dinner and we were curious to check out the piano bar upstairs. Overall, the ambiance was cool but we were not able to sit upstairs so we ate on the first floor. The appetizers were good (Buffalo cauliflower and french onion dip with homemade chips). The entrees were not anything to write home about - they was fine but looked a lot different in the photos online than it did in person, and for the prices I do not think the quality/value aligned. The fries were not very good, and the lobster roll was okay. The bolognese was also okay but the pasta was super overcooked, which I should’ve known would happen since this isn’t an Italian restaurant. The burger or fried chicken sandwich would’ve probably been a safer choice here.“

“The server was very friendly“