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.“

“Lobster carbonara was fantastic, served hot, pasta was cooked perfectly. Lovely dish and worth its price. Smashburger was not seasoned therefore bland however fries were cooked to perfection. Lovely decor in the restaurant and friendly staff.“

“The ultimate locale to snag an ice cream, lemonade, or a hot dog while indulging in some prime people-watching. As someone who's defenseless against the charms of peppermint stick ice cream, I must admit this one truly tickled my taste buds.“

“We had a mini family reunion at the Dory this week. 10 total including 3 kids. Jenna the bartender was the best! She pulled together a bunch of tables for us outside near the pool, made sure to show the kids where the game rooms were, and got us a round of drinks, she was like a one woman band! We started out with a few of the appetizers so we could catch up with the relatives. The deep fried cheese curds were the favorite, but everyone enjoyed the wings and hummus too. Finally corralled the kids and ordered dinners. There is something for everyone on the menu, roll ups, pizza, burgers, sliders...and of course the piece de resistance (as far as the kids were concerned) for dessert, fabulous milkshakes. It's a great casual place and we will be back soon.“

“First time there today for brunch. We ate in the heated igloo. Such a cool option! The fish and chips were delicious, as was the short rib Benedict. I neglected to get our waitress’s name, but she was lovely and friendly!“

“To say this was a memorable experience would be an understatement!. The ambiance and service was exceptional . The food was across the board fantastic. The pear dessert was a must. I will stay awake trying to figure out the process of creating that dessert!“

“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!“

“Restaurant was recommended to us by the lodging we stayed at in Kenebunk. Waited about 20 minutes before we were seated. Staff were super friendly and attentive to customers. Our server was efficient and his recommendations for dinner were on point.
The main meals included lamb shank and wild rice. Meat was super tender and well seasoned. We also ordered linguini pasta with meatballs which was delicious. The cream filled eclair served with ice cream was decadent.
We thoroughly enjoyed our meal in this warm and cozy restaurant“

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

“My husband and I loved our meal and drinks! It was a very warm night, rare in October , so we enjoyed our meal outside. Our waitress, Macy was very attentive to us. They have gluten free options as well. Will come back again to try their other tasty dishes“

“Squaretoes is without a doubt my favorite breakfast restaurant. Such a cheery,cozy place with amazing food and very reasonable prices. Corn beef hash is the best I have ever had! Waitresses Kellie and Korin are awesome! I can not recommend this place enough. If you are ever in the area definitely stop in. You will not be disappointed..“

“We were lucky enough to work with Matt and Mariah for our wedding this past Saturday. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous with built in features and perfectly accommodated our reception tent, cocktail hour and ceremony. Everyone raved about the food and cocktails but more often than not, our guests complimented the wait staff on their attentiveness. Our wedding was beyond anything we could’ve ever dreamed, thank you to the team at Wandby Landing!!“

“Live Jazz was great on Sunday“

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

“Friendly and delicious ! ❤️“

“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.“

“The food was excellent and the staff were great.“

“Went for anniversary dinner. Food and service was top notch. We have gone a few times. Everything has always been perfect. Food is well seasoned and flavorful. Lexi was attentive considering how busy they were. A+++++++ across the board will be back.“

“I'm fortunate to live on the beautiful New England coast where seafood restaurants are in abundance. I'm even more fortunate to have experienced the Baked Crusted Haddock at Pilot House in Kennebunk, ME. Must go here, even for just a drink. The local vibe and service is genuine, and the energy is awesome.“

“We stopped in for lunch today and as always had a great experience. Service was quick and food was great, as always. I had the chicken tenders (with their delicious ranch dressing) and fries. My husband had the wings, tossed in teriyaki. Both our dishes came out nice and hot and both were delicious! We have been multiple times and every experience has been a good one! We plan to return!!!“

“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.“

“Wonderful location and full of charm in downtown Kennebunk. Close to everything including the ocean.“

“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! ❤️“

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

“They had an awesome atmosphere amazing customer service and amazing food i highly recommend this place and my grandmother recommends the seafood

Kid-friendliness: They were super friendly and very patient with my 4 year child“

“Went to the the Ogunquit restaurant and had the blackened haddock taco salad. Delicious. I have been craving it since. Highly recommend!!“

“I have attended the car shows which are kid friendly and eaten here recently. I have to say- their Rueben is out of this world. I know, I know, what? But its amazing! They have a Haddock version too if you like that! The kids menu is great the Mac and cheese is homemade! The weather has been great so you can sit outside or they have a/c in the front bar. I used to come here and drink when I was younger and they still have a fun nightlife!! But daytime bands, events and other stuff for the daytime too! Either way, you'd be surprised ( in a good way!)“

“Wonderful location and full of charm in downtown Kennebunk. Close to everything including the ocean.“

“This is a cute family friend cafe. The food was good but the bagel and lox I ordered had pretty much no cream cheese on it and the bagel was not good quality at all. I did ask for more cream cheese and the waitress gave me some. The staff was very friendly. We all thought it was odd however, that they didn’t have pancakes on the menu. That just doesn’t make sense for a breakfast cafe.“

“My grandparents used to take me here when I was little and now I take my children here . The clam chowder is the best I’ve had in Maine and the portions are huge . Tonight I was so impressed with our waitress Makenzie J . She was so sweet and so attentive. Food is always absolutely delicious and service is always great !“

“The service, the food, the drinks all were awesome. Highly recommend.“

“The smoked prime rib sandwich was amazing. We hope they add it to their regular menu.... We have dined there 3 times and all food has been consistently good.. Great service.. Prices reasonable..“

“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.“

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

“Susan was a great server! Lobster bisque and mussels were delicious!!!“

“The coleslaw wasn't to my liking but the service and steak and potato was very good. The waitress was very attentive and personable.

Parking: Just give it a try!

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy to get into from observation“

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

“We had the haddock bites ! very good service quick delivery of food ! server was very efficient. Definitely will be back next trip to wells.well worth the visit“

“Had a wonderful dinner at Crew last night. Donna was the consummate hostess with a friendly, warm greeting, a broad smile, and an extraordinary effort to secure us a table by an open window. Alexa served us in an equally friendly and superbly efficient manner making every effort to help us secure a memorable evening. The food was wonderful including luscious pretzel sticks and salads with delicious grilled chicken and shrimp added. We are longtime Front Porch fans, and Crew continues your tradition of excellent food and exemplary service. BTW, we do miss Johnny’s smiling face but understand that he is enjoying a well-deserved retirement.“

“We got breakfast at Valerie’s yesterday and honestly it was the best breakfast I’ve ever had. Our waiter was really great and was in a fantastic mood! He was very attentive and it didn’t take long for us to be seated at our table! The coffee was good! Not too weak but also not overly strong. The home fries were AMAZING! I can’t say enough positive remarks about this place! 10/10!“

“Love sitting outside and looking out at the Saco River. great food and drinks and the service is quick.“

“Good and staff were excellent“

“Our waitress Jamie is wonderful! She makes us feel very welcome every time we come. She takes good care of our dietary needs, a.k.a. gluten-free. She remembers our preferences for our orders, always check back with us to see how we’re doing, and is efficient and friendly.“

“Adorable cafe style shop right in the heart of Ogunquit! Fresh delish options, a switch up from the typical fried food in the area which I loved. You can tell the ingredients are fresh and homemade! The staff is attentive and answered all questions! They are gluten free friendly which is a huge plus and they keep all things separate which is a huge plus for a celiac. A clean, bright , and fresh atmosphere that has a very beachy vibe! Has quickly become a favorite spot! Would recommend over and over again!“

“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.“