50 Best American Restaurants near Kittery

“It is always a pleasure to dine in here. The staff were pleasant and the food is awesome. We are from New Jersey and whenever we come up here we always come to Robert's.“

“fantastic place! awesome food, great service, no pretensions, inexpensive to boot. This is the place!“

“Great coffee and lots of breakfast options!“

“Great neighborhood bar run by great neighborhood people“

“This was our first time here since we moved to Maine from NJ and it was excellent. Nance was an excellent waitress and very friendly, and the food was just amazing . The drinks and desserts were to die for . We will be back again.. Get there early before the crowds … More“

“Went on Sunday. Was a bit nervous because of the varied reviews however, we are so glad we tried it. The iced tea was fresh and strong, my pancakes were big and fluffy loaded with blueberries. The staff was attentive but they do seem a little frazzled. The restaurant is clean and spacious and again the food was great.“

“great food at reasonable prices. excellent service.“

“Friendly staff and lobster rolls were awesome.“

“We love it here. Great drinks, food, flavors. Go here! Service is great“

“My husband and I had the best experience tonight! The food was amazing. We started with the tuna appetizer and the cure wedge salad - so good! He had the filet and I had the short ribs - both were so tasty and cooked to perfection. Our server was super attentive and so personable! We’ll definitely be returning when we’re back in the area!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Comfort food meets fine dining. Great atmosphere, service was great. The food was amazing. Will definitely be back !!!“

“Absolutely one of the very best restaurants to be found anywhere. They're a 20 out of 10 and the kind of place that makes me wish I had more thumbs so I could give them more than two thumbs up! GREAT, attentive service, GREAT atmosphere and the food is Michelin Star worthy. Beyond wonderful!!!! It's truly a pleasure to dine with these folks and I recommend them to you enthusiastically and without reservation!“

“The food is out of this world good!!!!“

“First impression: love! Sooo trendy and cute inside

Service: everyone was super friendly, seems like everyone is working together and helping each-other out

Food: AMAZING. The carrots were life-changing and I can’t stop thinking about them. We also had the muscles which were so good, the bowl didn’t even have any broth after we were done with them.“

“Happened upon this place because I was in the area and was hungry for lunch. The food and service were great, and I will be coming back often! Highly recommend!“

“2 of us had drinks at the bar and shared a starter plate of meatballs and an entree of Haddock Milanese. Both were terrific. The fish was cooked great and served with an excellent sauce. All the bartenders/waitstaff who served us were very nice, helpful and friendly, especially our main sever, Jenna. We’ll definitely be back.“

“location was easy to get to, staff was very friendly, food was DELICIOUS great music in background“

“We had lunch at Frisbee’s Wharf and it was delightful. The food, service, and view were amazing.“

“Went to Gibbs for the first time last night for dinner. Our waitress was so friendly and accommodating, offering to bring out my son’s food first so he could eat sooner (he’s almost 3). We ordered the grilled wings which were delicious as well as the Reuben and prime rib. Everything was good! Friendly and laid back atmosphere. Will come back again.“

“My wife and I went to Diverge for dinner and little bit ago. I had been looking for something out of our regular and I frequently check the reviews ahead of time. I had seen multiple posts about Diverge, so I pulled up their info, and I have to say, I also loved how the owner replied to reviews (especially the negatives). So, we decided to give it a go. I called ahead to see if reservations were required. They aren't, but they took my info, since I was already on the phone. When we arrived, it was just a short wait for the type of table we wanted (high-top vs low). It seemed pretty quiet for a Friday night. We ordered an appetizer of Pork Belly which was amazing and so tender. highly recommend. My wife got the Cod and I went with the NY strip, medium rare. My wife doesn't eat a lot at once, and after the app, she couldn't eat much of the Cod, but she loved it and was happy to finish it later at home. My steak was cooked to a perfect medium-rare and the scalloped potatoes were to die for! My wife doesn't generally enjoy potatoes, but she had a couple of bites of these. We made sure to let them know, too. The asparagus was also perfectly seasoned. I will admit, I'm a bit of a steak snob, and generally prefer my own home-cooked version. This one was well flavored and tender. It did come out a bit cooler than I'd like (might have waited a few for the piping hot potato), but when I mentioned it, they were more than accommodating. Also, there was a party of 12 whose order went in, and came out, just ahead of ours, so I'm quite certain that factored into the timing. It wasn't a big deal, and they handled it with grace. Against our norm, we decided to try the Chocolate cake with ganache and fresh strawberries for dessert. Again, my wife only had a few bites, and I'm diabetic so maybe it was silly of us to order, but it was also very tasty and quite rich. Even though we were sharing it, we brought about ½ of the cake home to finish later as well. Diverge is tucked away, behind Lexie's (one of our kids' favorite burger spots), enough so that you might not know it's there. We recommend giving Diverge a try and we'll be back! A side note dor those who like to plan ahead: like other businesses moving along the trend, their prices are cash prices and do have a small fee for cards to cover processing fees. It is plainly written on the menu, and we knew ahead of time, so there was no surprise. I'd say 4.5+ out of 5. Well done, Diverge!“

“Best taffy and family staple for a great vacation experience! Our family has been coming here for generations! We love our Goldenrod trips!“

“quality food! great prices, wonderful people. I go once a week at least. 😀“

“A rare gem. Huge portions. The freshest of ingredients. Yes, they offer a Vegan special. Even better, the taste, very special. Within ten minutes, we had 4 different people check on how we were doing. We were in a rush to make the theater. They handled that very well too. A truly special place. You will leave with minds at ease and belly full.“

“Wonderful table facing the garden where we would watch the squirrels & chipmunks scurry food dropped from the birdfeeders. Live music played from the lobby, not too loud, but enough to enjoy and not disturb conversation. Food & service was excellent. Great value, especially for an upper level restaurant. We'll be back soon!“

“I work at the Moffatt-Ladd House across the street and have been meaning to come over and experience their menu, as we often have overlapping customers. Our host sat us right away, drinks were fabulous, and all the meals were absolutely amazing! (I had the caribbean grilled swordfish.) My mom had been here with her parents in college in the early 80s and clearly Casey is carrying the mantle well. Thank you especially to our server, Rachel!“

“Great people. Great ice cream. Great food. Great location! Perfect spot to grab a treat while enjoying Long Sands Beach in York.“

“Good service good food and good drinks❗️“

“Happy New Year and God Bless You All!“

“Excellent food and drinks! A fun spot to go for martinis. I've lived in the area for over 4 years and hadn't stepped in until last night. The pecan crusted chicken is SO TASTY. I would order that again in a heartbeat. We also had the buffalo chicken sandwich. The chicken was crispy and hot and the sweet potato fries were a nice accompaniment. They also brought out rolls with strawberry butter.

I tried 2 martinis, the grapefruit cosmo and the lemon drop (but I switched the blueberry vodka to raspberry vodka). Both were really good.

The place is split into 2 sections. The right side is the bar, which was packed and we weren't able to get a spot there. The dining room area to the left is a little bit quieter.“

“Always love the pulled pork sliders and amazing seasoned house fries…always fast great service with a smile!“

“Great service, we were met with a smile at the door. Had a fabulous meal! One of our party has to eat gluten free due to her food allergy. The staff was knowledgeable and quick to answer any questions. Not only did I feel safe about no cross contamination, the gluten free food was fantastic! We had Appetizers, entrée and dessert. (The Gluten free Beignets were out of this world) Please make them a permanent item on the menu! Good portions, even left with boxes of leftovers. Highly recommend and can't wait to go back! Thank you, Jillian for a great experience. 😁😁😁“

“Awesome place to see a band with the family“

“It’s a great lunch spot to come with my coworkers. We love playing pool here and grabbing a bite to eat. Good food and nice staff. Only thing I hope they will consider is to please please please provide at least any kind of bicycle parking rack. It would be much more accessible to me then. There are not even poles that I could lock my bike to so it’s hard to come if I can’t catch a ride with friends“

“Kudos to the kitchen… best meal we’ve had in a long time!! Will be back soon!“

“Architecture et design parfaits dans cette auberge élégante, chic et raffinée sur une île où absolument tout est beau et harmonieux. Les lits sont ultra-confortables et chaque chambre offre un intérieur spacieux et très élégant. À quelques pas de l'auberge, une superbe plage nous invite à la contemplation. Great Island Inn nous a offert des vacances de rêve, dans un lieu enchanteur et parfait à tout égard. C'est désormais notre rendez-vous annuel du mois de novembre. N'hésitez pas, réservez!“

“We arrive last night for drinks. A beautiful place. Very professional and organized. We had the meatballs as a starter. They were great. The music and atmosphere was above and beyond. Will definitely be back. Thank you.“

“Amazing food, but even better service. Everyone was so happy there. What a nice change of pace!“

“Fantastic. Best diner in America in my opinion. I travel often. Absolutely delicious. Fresh. Have been coming for years. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“Just had a fabulous lunch at the M-Dubs! The food was incredible, as always, and the service was stellar. I’ve gotta give a shout out to our amazing server, Miss Carmen, who went above and beyond for our group. Appreciate you, Miss Carmen!!! Thanks for a great experience.“

“Great atmosphere and service!“

“First visit and not the last Great culinary and wine pairing experience. Everything was right and delicious. I loved the kindness and humility of the chef and his team, as well as their real love for the products and willingness to share their passion. Bravo encore“

“A very pleasant choice for simple breakfast. Family run diner with lots of charm and personality. We had the pancakes and the Korean bbq Benedict. I wouldn’t have thought bulgolgi beef would go well with hollandaise - but I was wrong. Not fancy, but plenty friendly and worth the visit for breakfast!“

“Delicious delicious lobster!!! Great cocktails!!! our waiter was fantastic!!! well done! highly recommend“

“This place is fantastic. Best breakfast I’ve had since I moved to New England.“

“We went to The Nook for the first time today and it was great! The food was wonderful but the staff was perhaps even better. Everyone was so friendly and accommodating, and it was a very welcoming atmosphere, even with two (often loud) toddlers. I was very impressed!“

“Great food, great staff, great experience each and every time we go! Thank you!“

“The Applebee's here in Newington New Hampshire is a very nice place to go The atmosphere is always great and your waiter or waitress will be very prompt in asking you if you would like anything to drink and ask if you already to order or do you need some more time in their very understandable. There's several people that I know at the one in Newington for servers in their amazing thank you to the crew at the Applebee's in Newington New Hampshire for making the experience there awesome every time“

“We popped in here based on reviews for a quick dinner before a comedy show last night. Our server was super attentive and kind, the pizza was loaded with toppings, and our check came to a grand total of $26 for two drinks and a pizza. Pretty unmatched value for 2025, definitely recommend!“

“The food and drinks were excellent, it’s a fun atmosphere and our waitress Cassie was wonderful.“