Location: Kennebunk
Top Restaurants in Kennebunk
Best Seafood food near Kennebunk, Maine, United States
Find out what Seafood restaurants to try in Kennebunk. Kennebunk (/ˈkɛnɪbʌŋk/ or locally /ˈkɛniːbʌŋk/) is a town in York County, Maine, United States. The population was 10,798 at the 2010 census (The population does not include Kennebunkport, a separate town). Kennebunk is home to several beaches, the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, the 1799 Kennebunk Inn, many historic shipbuilders' homes, the Brick Store Museum and the Nature Conservancy Kennebunk Plains (known locally as the Blueberry Plains), with 1,500 acres (6 km²) of nature trails and blueberry fields.
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10. Nunan's Lobster Hut
Overall Ratings
4 based on 760 reviews
Reviewed By nancycinti
Very unpretentious place with an emphasis on lobster. When we walked in, the place was so quiet. There is no piped in music and diners were concentrating on their lobster. My husband had a whole lobster and I had a lobster roll. Good service and great lobster!!
9. 95 Ocean at The Nonantum Resort
Overall Ratings
4 based on 319 reviews
Open seasonally, Memorial Day through October Casually elegant dining. Enjoy creative local cuisine and nightly specials highlighting the freshest seafood and local ingredients from New England farms and herbs from the resort's organic gardens. Plus live
Reviewed By Patrick G
The restaurant seems as though it is tucked away like a piece of fine jewelry. The dining rooms are very cozy and the staff is outstanding. Menu is somewhat limited but it was amazing. We had the hand rolled potato gnocchi and shrimp and the braised vegetable tostado. I read some of the reviews where the diners were not impressed. I beg to disagree with them. The food was delicious. The flavors were out of this world. My compliments to the chef and kitchen staff! We finished our meal with the maple meringata. Mmmmmm. Andrew our waiter was great. He knew the menu inside and out and answered every question we asked. Definitely a place to visit while in Kennebunkport.
8. Ocean Cape Arundel Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 571 reviews
If youâve ever dined on a luxury ocean liner, you know: Water all around piques your appetite, invites you to slow down and enthralls throughout a meal like no other show on earth. And if you havenât, that experience awaits at the Cape Arundel Inn & Resor
Reviewed By soulonthewater
We celebrated my husbands 60th birthday here. When I made the reservation I told them of our celebration and we were seated at a terrific corner table looking out to the water and garden view. Before dinner we sat on the porch for a drink and to take in the amazing views of the water and rocky coast line. Our dinner was delicious enjoying steak and monk fish. The presentation was perfect and the service throughout our meal was top notch. At the end of our meal they presented a happy birthday sorbet dessert for the occasion which was a nice way to end a very special evening.Dear Soulonthewater,We are honored you chose to celebrate such a special evening with us. Sitting on the porch before dinner is something we highly recommend. The views are breathtaking. We are glad you enjoyed the table and the food. It is also great to read that the server was able to make the experience even more special for you. We hope to have you dine with us again.Warm Regards,Miranda Wilson
7. Pilot House Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 422 reviews
Reviewed By 155032Daniel123
We decided to eat outside as we found it lively but noisy inside. We had some terrific fried clams to start followed by excellent lobster with good sides of fries and broccolini. Service was friendly prices reasonable...highly recommended!
6. Maine Diner
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2569 reviews
Maine Diner has been a local institution since 1982, that has brought people from all over the country to experience good home cooking. They have been featured on Diners, Drive Ins & Dives on the Food Network as well as the Phantom Gourmet. They offer bre
Reviewed By David M
Top-notch food is served up quickly in this very popular restaurant. Service is friendly and accommodating. Both vegetarians and carnivores will find plenty to please them from a fairly extensive menu.We had two excellent breakfasts there recently. Mine, a wonderful concoction called El Tiante named after Red Sox pitcher Luis Tiant, was so good the first day, I had it again the next morning. What's not to like? Two poached eggs over a large serving of house-made corned beef hash, toast and an overflowing cup of quality fruit.What I particularly liked about this diner was the service. The place was packed on the second morning and my eggs weren't properly drained so the hash had a fair amount of water on top. When I pointed it out to our server, she whisked it back to the kitchen, had a fresh plate before me in just a few minutes, then thanked me for bringing the issue to her attention. That's the kind of service that guarantees loyalty.
5. The Boathouse Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 142 reviews
The Boathouse is a waterfront hotel and restaurant located on the banks of the Kennebunk River. Chef John Shaw's "classic Maine" menu focuses on fresh Maine seafood with a sprinkling of Asian influences with a full Lobster Bar serving Maine oysters, Littl
Reviewed By MelindaN124
Nice view of the boats. We ate inside because there was no available tables outside. We went here for lunch. The staff was friendly. The food was good. We donât eat seafood so we had sandwiches. We had to park across the street. Very limited parking. We visited end of September and the weather was perfect. HI, MelindaN124Nice to hear you enjoyed your time at the Boathouse! Next time, be sure to stop by the valet and have one of amazing team members park for you:) See you soon
4. Hurricane Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1287 reviews
Sitting over the Kennebunk River in the Kennebunkport neighborhood of Dock Square. Hurricane Restaurant offers the freshest local seafood,locally grown produce and the finest of prime meats available in the market daily. Our Chef and Pastry Chef write our
Reviewed By SandyKNA
We stopped by Hurricane for a quick lunch and were not disappointed. We were seated at a window table overlooking an inlet and the tourists bustling across the bridge in downtown Kennebunkport. We both had the lobster chowder, which was excellent. Very tasty with chunks of very fresh lobster and potatoes. Will definitely return!
3. Alisson's Restaurant & Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2174 reviews
Alisson's has been a local family owned Kennebunkport tradition for over 40 years! We are famous for our Lobster Roll, New England Clam Chowder & Lobster Bisque. Enjoy a large selection of Local Maine Craft Beers or a cocktail from our full bar while watc
Reviewed By Cheryl103
Had a delicious Lobster Roll with delicious potato salad. My husband had chicken and fingerling potatos. Service was so pleasant and efficient, prices were quite reasonable; even though it was a busy night at the restaurant, the waitress was attentive and knowledgable. We had spent more than twice the price the night before in a 'fancy' place in Ogunquit only to be disappointed by the extremely slow service and even some of the food. I'd return to Alisson's ! Arrive early (pre 5 pm dinner hour) for little or no wait.
2. 50 Local
Overall Ratings
4 based on 313 reviews
A new restaurant brought to you from local gal, Merrilee Paul and her husband David Ross that will feature the best of the area's resources. Relying on local farms, fisheries, and a commitment to the community, 50 Local is downtown Kennebunk's newest neig
Reviewed By westie2
A daily, except on Sunday when closed, happy hour is operated that runs for literally for an hour between the hours of 5PM and 6PM. It was a Monday, my watch registered 5PM and we were seated at the bar. $5 snacks and $5 wine are included plus $2 Narragansett lager and $7 Matt's Whim cocktail. When the bartender was questioned what Matt's Whim was this evening, he responded Tom Collins. We took a pass on Matt, Tom and Narragansett in favor of glasses of pinot grigio and sangiovese. Both were enjoyed along with a happy hour order of mussels in a slightly spicy red sauce.
1. Pier 77 Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 657 reviews
Modern American Maine cuisine with emphasis on fresh seafood. Great view of the Atlantic Ocean as the Restaurant sits over the water. All tables come with a water view as windows are floor to ceiling. Kitchen has been carefully assembled with world class
Reviewed By Marlene V
The location on Porpoise Cove is away from the throngs of downtown Kennebunkport. The food, the service the view were all excellent. The clam chowder was delicious, as was the salmon salad. We enjoyed Andrea, our waiter from Serbia. He was very solicitous. It has the same menu as the restaurant downstairs that was much more casual and not as nice. We made the right choice.
