The Southern Coast Restaurants
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1. Earth at Hidden Pond
$$$ | |Each and every meal feels like a special occasion at his splurge-worthy place, which offers thoughtful attention to flavor and texture and uses the freshest locally sourced ingredients. The seasonally inspired menu is always in flux, but you can be sure that even hard-core foodies will be delighted with this culinary experience.
354 Goose Rocks Rd., Kennebunkport, Maine, 04046, USA207-967–6550Known For
- Wood-fire surf-and-turf dishes
- Ingredients culled from its own garden
- Private dining sheds and cabanas for special occasions and groups
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2. Ocean
$$$ | |Large picture windows make this one of the best places in town to watch the sun set (or rise) over the Atlantic. The intimate dining space features a touch of seaside elegance coupled with captivating, original local art, and Maine seafood and other local ingredients are used in contemporary takes on classic dishes such as lobster Thermidor, foie gras, swordfish, and seafood velouté.
208 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport, Maine, 04046, USA855-346–5700Known For
- Equally perfect for a romantic evening or a gathering of friends
- Gracious, old-world service
- Ridiculously indulgent desserts that you may want to eat first
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3. The Tides Beach Club Restaurant
$$$ | |Maritime accents and a crisp color palette help to make this unfussy, beachside restaurant a good place to relax and enjoy a prebeach bite or a post-beach sit-down meal. The menu features lighter seafood fare and salads alongside heartier options, such as lobster rangoons, crispy fried-chicken sandwiches, and burgers.
930 Kings Hwy., Kennebunkport, Maine, 04046, USA207-967–3757Known For
- No dress code—think beach-hair-don't-care chic
- Delicious craft cocktails
- Exceptional service that isn't cloying
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4. Barnacle Billy's
$$$ | |Overlooking Perkins Cove, Barnacle Billy's has been serving up fresh, local seafood since 1961. Place your order at the counter before settling into a table on the deck to await delivery of your clam chowder, fried clams, broiled scallops, or lobster roll. Leave room for the strawberry shortcake and whoopie pies.
50–70 Perkins Cove Rd., Ogunquit, Maine, 03907, USA207-646–5575Known For
- Deck seating overlooking Perkins Cove
- Takeout counter and ice cream
- Lobster rolls and chowder
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed late Oct.–late Apr. -
5. Frankie & Johnny's Restaurant
$$$ | |If you've had about all the fried seafood you can stand, try this intimate spot that focuses on creative cuisine served with flair. There are lots of seafood, poultry, and meat options, homemade pasta choices, and always a few vegetarian dishes (special requests like gluten-free are happily accommodated). Menu offerings include toasted peppercorn-seared sushi-grade tuna, served with coconut risotto on gingered vegetables, and pork served with a sweet pear-cream sauce. Even the breads and most desserts are made by the chef. Entrées include really large dinner salads with fruit and nuts as well as veggies atop the greens.
1594 U.S. 1, Cape Neddick, Maine, 03902, USA207-363–1909Known For
- Intimate dinner-party atmosphere
- Full bar and wine list
- Thoughtfully made dishes, like homemade pasta
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch. Closed Dec. 15–Apr. 15; Mon.–Wed. Apr. 15--July 1 and Sept. 1–Dec. 15; and Mon. and Tues. July and Aug. -
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6. Mabel's Lobster Claw
$$$ | |Since the 1950s, this tiny spot on Ocean Avenue has been serving lunches and dinners featuring lobster (baked and in rolls), clam chowder, and other seafood, as well as homemade pies. The decor includes paneled walls, wooden booths, and autographed photos of various TV stars (and members of the Bush family), and there's outside seating.
124 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport, Maine, 04046, USA207-967–2562Known For
- Blueberry pie
- Lobster Savannah: split and filled with scallops and shrimp, and baked in a Newburg sauce
- Takeout window for food and ice cream
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–early Apr. -
7. The Boathouse Restaurant
$$$ | |You can't get more up-close and personal with Kennebunkport's harbor than at this stunning waterside restaurant and bar that serves dressed-up, contemporary takes on classic Maine fare, alongside staples such as perfectly shucked local oysters, lobster tacos, and hearty clam and corn chowder. The inside spaces are warm and welcoming, with a maritime theme that's not too over-the-top. The wraparound deck is one of the best spots in town to grab a cocktail and watch the sun set over the Kennebunk River.
21 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport, Maine, 04046, USA207-967–8225Known For
- Amazing waterside location
- Top-notch cocktails on the wraparound deck
- Great seafood
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8. The Burleigh
$$$ | |Nautical accents give this trendy restaurant a laid-back vibe that is the perfect transition from time spent out on the water (or at the beach) to a relaxed end-of-the-day meal. While fresh seafood plays a central role, you can't go wrong with one of the excellent burgers or pork chops paired with one of the many rotating local craft-beer choices.
1 Dock Sq., Kennebunkport, Maine, 04046, USA207-967–2621Known For
- Burleigh burger (prime beef patty, cheddar cheese, smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, hand-cut fries)
- Craft cocktails that will knock you off of your feet
- Excellent happy hour in the inn's Garden Social Club
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch. Closed Mon. and Tues.
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