Mabel's Lobster Claw
124 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport
(207) 967-2562
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Very quaint local spot. Food was pretty solid but some of the portions were small, particularly the sides. We had the chicken sandwich and crab cakes with rice and coleslaw. Everything was decent but I wasn’t blown away. Interior decor is cute and staff was very attentive and friendly.
Charged twice for the blueberry pie. Didn’t realize until we walked away. Check your receipt- also skip said pie. Lobster roll was good, plenty of lobster meat. Frustrating experience overall
A must for anyone visiting Kennebunkport. Great food!
Chowder, crab cakes and hot butter lobster rolls for the win. Amazing food and service will definitely be back for seconds. Got blueberry pie to go ❤️❤️❤️
Just outside the bustle of downtown, this cozy little restaurant offers a breath of fresh air and a dose of charm. The décor strikes a lovely balance between rustic and refined, with cozy touches and welcoming staff that make you feel right at home.
The menu has something for everyone -- from hearty seafood dishes to lighter fare and vegetarian-friendly options. It's clear they've put thought into creating a menu that caters to a broad audience without sacrificing quality or flavor.
We enjoyed a few starters and mains, all served promptly. While nothing was particularly unforgettable, everything was well-prepared and satisfying. The cocktail menu had a few creative options, though the drinks themselves were more average than memorable.
The kitchen closes at 8:30, which is worth noting if you're used to later dining hours. That said, the service was attentive and unrushed, so we never felt pushed out. Parking was easy, and the atmosphere made it an overall enjoyable experience.
Recommended to us by a local, and we'd echo that sentiment -- it's a sweet little place worth stopping by.
Best lobster roll and crab cakes.
Went here after there was a propane leak at the restaurant we were planning on going to. Pleasantly surprised. Smelled amazing, server was wonderful, great atmosphere. Ordered food off the kids meal for our 5 and 2 year old immediately to avoid any issues. Ordered drinks, mussels, and 2 lobsters. The food was absolutely delicious but took a while to come out (which is completely fine) but the kids were getting restless so my husband took our 2 year old to walk around outside and I ordered the blueberry pie with ice cream for them to split so we could eat our lobster. The lobster came out and we finished them before the pie came out so we got it to go. Didn’t really need it at this point but didn’t want to be rude. Throughout the meal a woman came out to tables next to us asking how the food was. I didn’t think anything of it really and assumed she’d ask us how are food was when it came out as well. She didn’t. As we were paying I saw her adjust the table next to us, as the ground was uneven so the tables rock back and forth if not propped up. I was a little annoyed, as our table also was uneven and our kids were rocking it back and forth and I literally had to get on the ground in all fours and fix it and then go wash my hands. I had to wash my hands 3 times during this meal. Once after cleaning pasta off my 2 year old, once after eating the lobster, once after fixing the table. Which is fine, I’m used to a lot of clean up at meals with 2 kids. But then as I go to leave, mind you, $186 bill with $50 tip, I heard that woman say to our server “wow, what happened here?” I felt mortified. I usually do a great job cleaning up after our kids but so much was going on, I cleaned the pasta off the table but I guess I forgot the pasta on the floor. This was our sort of “all out meal” on our Maine vacation. One I spent nearly a whole day of overtime pay on. An entire weekend day I spent away from my kids so that we could go all out on a nice meal completely ruined by one comment. Really unprofessional. Doubt we will be back even though the food was great. If you have kids, make sure you have thick skin if you dine here.
Yum — some of the best lobster I’ve ever had! and the lobster Mac and cheese is to die for.
Aesthetic of the place screams: “you’re about to have some delicious lobster”.
Server was wonderful and welcoming.
It's a cute place, but extremely crowded. .. we got the lobster roll. It was not that much lobster and the roll was tiny. The butter was not real. Or had oil added. For the price I was disappointed.
Epitome of delicious New England food. The lobster risotto was beyond amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Risotto
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The food was excellent, but the service was slow (possibly due to understaffing, which I understand). However, the server was incredibly rude and clearly trying to usher us out. Would recommend only for the food alone.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Food was just okay. Lobster was over cooked and chewy. Way over priced for the quality of the food and service. Would not go back.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Service was great and food tasty. Got the Duchess which was fantastic. The lobster roll was also very tasty
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
The clam chowder and crab cakes were delicious! Service was fast and atmosphere was the best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder
Fabulous food and wonderful staff. So glad we found this place when we were in the area.
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