Any suggestions for must have food in Kennebunkport. Great food experiences that have good value as well as good food.

Thanks

The White Barn Inn Restaurant in Kennebunk is supposed to be a terrific, dinner-only dress-up high-end place. Haven't been, myself. All reports suggest not dressing down and to bring a healthy wallet if you go.

we loved the restauarant at The Arundel Inn--get there at dusk,and theres some great views as well as food--they also have breakfast--need reservations--for lobster drive up the road to Cape Porpoise and there are several very good spots

www.pier77restaurant.com
www.capeporpoiselobster.com

(not IN Kport but a short drive away)

Just up the road is Joshua's in Wells which is especially great this time of year. Great people with family run farm to table produce and drink specials. We ALWAYS get the Haddock and negotiate the other entree~

http://joshuas.biz/index.html

I've been going to Maine Diner for years and will not be returning since our last encounter. They have been cashing in on undeserved accolades for years.

Thanks for all your suggestions as well as including links...most helpful.

Now that I have the lodging in place, I can focus on the food.. I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am about experiencing Maine. Oh, has anyone heard of Mabel's for lobster?

We'll be going for our 16th visit to Kennebunkport, and to have dinner at the White Barn Inn. It's a beautiful setting with white tablecloths and candlelight in a casual barn setting.

We like Mables for the lobster roll or Alisson's for dinner.

http://www.alissons.com/

I have been to Mables and its wonderful. Casual and Warm.

we enjoy "big fish", "hurricane's", and "the kennebunkport inn", which has a piano player. "white barn" is a wonderful experience and we've been twice. it's exactly as bachslunch (great name btw! ;-) ) describes.

Mabel's is great, and right next door is Port Lobster if you want lobster at home; they cook it perfectly! We put it in a cooler, and it's still warm to hot an hour later--they also do steamers. We like Hurricane in Dock Square, and the Kennebunkport Inn has a new menu and a new look--both are great. Nunan's is great for casual lobster and blueberry pie;they don't take credit cards or reservations. Friday nights at The Colony Hotel is the Mariners Buffet--all you can eat pasta, lobster, steamers, beef, salads, desserts, etc. Reservations used to be a must, depending on what's going on in town. There's a place called The Pilot House, not much to look at, but the food is great, very casual. Nearby it is the Lobster Boat Tour, only 90 minutes on the water with a explanation of lobster and other fishing, seeing seals and beautiful homes on Ocean Drive. Great for kids and adults.

Great ideas LoveMaine! We spend most of our time in Wells and Ogunquit, but have always wondered about The Pilot House - seems more interesting the Fed Jacks

Ok guys, please pardon my Midwesterness but what is a steamer? And will I still be able to eat blueberry pie in mid-September?

a steamer is a soft shell clam that is steamed. You take the membrane off the neck and dip in broth or butter and enjoy. Your waitstaff will show you what I mean. you must take the membrane off! They are also the clam used for fried clams.

am i the only one that remember them being called p**s clams ,because at low tide,if you jumped the clams would shoot out water

they are delicious, and you should try them both steamed and fried and decide for yourself. I suggest ordering just one small order and do a tasting. To me that are like inhaling the ocean and all it's goodness.

http://www.lobsteranywhere.com/lobst.../ipswich-clams

http://timeinthekitchen.com/2009/05/...-steamer-clam/

LittleWing and All,

Thanks for the advise and links. I love good food and it helps to have an idea about what you are eating. Are there wineries in Maine? And what is it that I have heard about ice cream?

if you are into oysters, I had a great conversation with chef at BigFish who was curious about my thoughts on preference. I liked their cocktail ice rather then cocktail sauce . Worth a visit for a couple of oysters and a glass of wine if you're in the mood.

I do like oysters. My friend in SC had an oyster roast over a wood fire and that experience was pretty amazing. They set out wooden planks covered with newspaper, and after the oysters were roasted, they were dumped right onto the tables. Their friends and neighbors would bring their own small knives to open them. My other oysterfest was in New Orleans.

I hope you post a trip report!