50 Best American Restaurants near Wells

“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.“

“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“

“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 !“

“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.“

“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“

“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!!“

“I recently had the pleasure of trying the pizza and I’ve had the iced coffee, several times and they are absolutely fantastic! The pizza was perfectly baked very flavorful. Each bite was bursting with flavor, from the rich, savory sauce to the gooey, melted cheese. The balance between the ingredients made it a deliciously satisfying meal. As for the iced coffee, coconut cream and death by chocolate mixed are my favorite! There are always a few great choices for flavor options too. Overall, the pizza and iced coffee are so good and I’d highly recommend trying both!“

“John, one of the cooks, bragggggged about the food. So I came for dinner. Armani? Our waiter was pleasant, attentive, helpful with recommendations.
The food was delicious. Looking forward to my next visit.
Oh!! The Spicy Victoria's secret was pretty darn good.“

“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!“

“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“

“Spectacular service, dinnerware, & food. It was a special experience.“

“These folks never disappoint! The food is spot on at every turn. I will be having dreams about that duck dish. Service is outstanding. They are very allergy friendly as well. The gardens are beautiful and one of the few restuarants that still uses tableclothes. Have been here many times and will continue to return!“

“Friendly and delicious ! ❤️“

“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.“

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

“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?“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

“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 ⭐️“

“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!)“

“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.“

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

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

“My boyfriend and I were headed Kittery to do a little shopping.As we drove by we noticed a popular place in York. We weren't disappointed. The service and food were top notch. Everything was fresh and delicious. one of the best breakfasts I've had in years. we will be back !! thanks Sandie &Emile /Hallowell Maine“

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

“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!!!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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 breakfast was very good and plentiful;. New owner has a great personality abd is being innovative in the menu !“

“An absolute must! We are never disappointed by the delicious combinations of cuisine and the amazing service. The view from our table is amazing but the food is why keep coming back. The menu is ever changing and amazing. Don’t sleep on this amazing gem tucked into Perkins Cove!“

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

“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.“

“The server was very friendly“

“Even though this only got 3.8 stars, my husband and I took a gamble and went, we were very happy.. from the hostess to the waitress Krystal , we had an amazing view, service, and the food was great , would definitely go again, My husband got the Sea Dog blueberry bear and he loved it.. Great All around“