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95 OCEAN AT THE NONANTUM RESORT, 95 Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport, 967-4050. Enjoy waterfront dining at this historic resort celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2008. Join us for our Sunday “Breakfast with an Artist” series. Nightly entertainment and dining specials in season. See menus and details on our Web site. Conference, banquet and wedding facilities for up to 180 people. www.nonantumresort.com
ARUNDEL WHARF RESTAURANT, 43 Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport, 967-3444. Located on the Kennebunk River at the site of a former shipbuilding pier, the Arundel Wharf offers casual waterfront dining and cocktails, inside by the fireplace or on the deck (weather permitting). The menu features lobster dishes and other seafood specialties. Open daily from 11:30 AM. Dinner reservations suggested. www.arundelwharf.com
BANDALOOP, 2 Dock Square, Kennebunkport, 967-4994. Bandaloop brings you fine cuisine with an adventuresome twist. Chef-owner W. Scott Lee presents his vision for casual, healthy dining in a funky, relaxed atmosphere that welcomes vegetarians, vegans, carnivores, as well as kids. In season, outdoor dining is offered on a covered patio. Look for the staircase to Bandaloop in Dock Square. Entrance on Cross Street. www.bandaloop.biz
BEACHFIRE BAR & GRILLE, Rte. 1, Ogunquit, 646-8998. Fresh seafood, angus steaks and more. Meet new friends around a roaring firepit and enjoy great food, service and atmosphere. Two bars with live music and comedy shows. Martini Madness happy hour 5-6 PM daily; Wine Down Fridays, offering wine specials. Children's and late night menu. Visa, MC and AMEX accepted. www.BeachFireMaine.com
BELVIDERE CLUB Victorian Bar & Restaurant at Tides Inn by The Sea, Goose Rocks Beach, 967-3757. Overlooking Kennebunkport’s Goose Rocks Beach, five miles northeast of Dock Square (off Route 9 east, past Cape Porpoise). Serving fresh seafood, prime meats and nightly specials. Celebrating our 36th season as innkeepers and restaurateurs. Welcoming families and couples since 1899. Cocktails on the veranda starting at 5 PM. Dinner served 5:30 to 9:30 PM; bar and restaurant closed Tuesday night. www.tidesinnbythesea.com
BIG FISH, 71 Western Avenue, Kennebunk Lower Village, 967-1198. Big Fish is the creative venture of a local brother-sister team. Exposed wood beams and hurricane lamps create a cozy, relaxed atmosphere, while the wine selection and unique culinary offerings tempt diners with contemporary sophistication. Dining al fresco is offered on the sunny patio. Menu selections include apple-wood-smoked ribs with ancho-espresso rub, a traditional Maine lobsterbake, oysters and the signature Big Fish salad. Dinner served Wednesday through Sunday. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
BILLY'S CHOWDER HOUSE, Mile Road, Wells, 646-7558. Casual dining overlooking the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge and Wells Harbor. Featuring the freshest seafood – lobsters, clams, scallops. Billy's has received the Best Casual Dining Gold Plate Award from the Best Independent Restaurants Association. Our lobster roll has been featured in Bon Appetit magazine. Serving lunch and dinner daily from 11:30 AM. Children's menu. www.billyschowderhouse.com
THE BULL & CLAW, Route 1, Wells, 646-8467. Serving for more than a quarter century and a favorite among the locals, this is family dining at its best. Fresh native seafood, choice steaks, scallops, swordfish and shrimp, cooked over an open fire. Platters of fried seafood, steamed lobsters and clam specials. Children’s menu. All-you-can-eat salad and soup bars. Maine brewery beers, wines, cocktail specialties. All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet.
www.bullnclaw.com
CAPE ARUNDEL INN, 208 Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport, 967-2125. Cape Arundel Inn overlooks the sea, with dramatic views of the rocky coast and the Bush estate at Walker’s Point. The inn, which retains the atmosphere of a grand seaside home, offers five-star creative dining and service. A stunning collection of local art and lush gardens contribute to the experience. Open nightly for fine dining and lodging. Reservations suggested. www.capearundelinn.com
CAPE PIER CHOWDER HOUSE, on the pier, Cape Porpoise, 967-0123. Enjoy fresh local seafood overlooking one of Maine’s most scenic working harbors, surrounded by islands. Watch lobstermen unload their catch. See the Goat Island Lighthouse. Dine inside or outside on the sunny deck. Great lobster rolls, lobster dinners, chowders, steamers and fried seafood. Beer and wine. Open daily, 11 AM to closing. www.capeporpoiselobster.com
THE CAPTAIN’S RESTAURANT, 1 Pier Road, Cape Porpoise, 967-2341. Family owned and operated by the Perrsons for 29 years, this historic eatery is in the heart of the scenic village of Cape Porpoise. The restaurant has a long tradition of serving the freshest local seafood and delicious rolls, pies and other pastries baked daily on the premises. Dinner served Thursday to Sunday in spring and fall; nightly in the summer months. Reservations accepted.
THE COLONY HOTEL, 140 Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport, 967-3331. Kennebunkport’s premier oceanfront hotel features award-winning New England fare and fresh local seafood. Always open to the public, the Colony Hotel Porch dining affords breathtaking views of the ocean and gardens. Enjoy our pub-style lunch served pool-side. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served daily, May through October. www.thecolonyhotel.com
FEDERAL JACK’S RESTAURANT AND BREW PUB, 8 Western Avenue, Kennebunk, 967-4322. Enjoy world-class ales and inspired food overlooking Kennebunkport Harbor. Late night and kid’s menus available. Sunday brunch from 9 AM to 2 PM. The Kennebunkport Brewing Company located downstairs offers free brewery tours. Also, downstairs, is the unique KBC gift store and internet café. www.federaljacks.com
FISHERMAN’S CATCH, Harbor Road, Wells Harbor, 646-8780. Step back in time to the flavor of a rugged and rustic Maine in this friendly, informal restaurant on the way to Wells Harbor. Roll up your sleeves, gather ‘round the table and let the Cardinali family serve up a fresh-from-the-sea Maine feast. This is the way Maine lobster, clams and succulent seafood should be enjoyed. Wine and beer served. Desserts include homemade pies and strawberry shortcake. Open spring through October.
HENRY VIII CARVERY, 3 Union St., Kennebunkport, 967-8882. Fabulous specialty sandwiches made with hand-carved Certified Angus Beef® on toasted baguettes. We also serve hand-sliced turkey, pork and corned beef on bread or wraps. Salads and award-winning lobster sandwiches, too, packed to go or eat in charming casual setting. Next to Ben & Jerry’s. Open daily 11 AM to closing. You could lose your head!
JONATHAN’S OGUNQUIT, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit, 646-4777. Casual, fine dining for over 33 years. Located just around the corner from the Ogunquit Playhouse and on the trolley route. Dine gardenside or by our 600-gallon aquarium. Twin lobster specials nightly from $19.95-$23.95. Weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings, wine dinners and live entertainment. Open year-round with ample free parking. Reservations recommended. www.jonathansrestaurant.com
THE LANDING RESTAURANT, 21 Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport, 967-4221, or toll free, 1-866-967-4221. This waterfront restaurant is just a short walk from Dock Square. Enjoy fresh seafood, homemade chowders and lobster stew, plus steaks and more, in a charming nautical atmosphere. Enjoy panoramic harbor views as you dine inside or out – on the deck or the patio. The Copper Top Pub is the perfect spot for a beverage or a casual meal. We also have eight comfortable guest rooms. Ample free parking. The Landing has been a favorite Kennebunkport destination for 32 summers. Open daily from 11:30 AM. www.landingintheport.com
LUCAS ON 9, Route 9, Cape Porpoise, 967-0039. Old meets new in this family restaurant just
1/2 mile west of Cape Porpoise Square and 4 miles from Kennebunkport's Dock Square. Enjoy a cozy dinner for two or bring the whole family for a fresh Maine seafood feast or a juicy steak from the grill. Try our signature dessert – bread pudding with warm whiskey sauce. Enjoy a beverage in our full bar. Open 11:30 AM to 9 PM; closed Tuesday. www.lucasonine.com
ON THE MARSH, 46 Western Avenue (Route 9), Kennebunk Lower Village, 967-2299. Indulge in European country cuisine in a circa 1800 converted barn and farmhouse overlooking a tidal salt marsh on four acres of splendid plantings. Weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings, wine dinners, culinary classes. At the Owner’s Table, enjoy a tasting menu paired with fine wines. Open year-round. Dinner from 5:30 to closing. Reservations requested. www.onthemarsh.com
PIER 77 RESTAURANT, 77 Pier Road, Cape Porpoise, 967-8500. Chef/Owner Peter Morency and his wife Kate invite you to join them at, Pier 77. Peter and Kate have extensively renovated Pier 77 to reflect both his deep New England roots and her San Francisco sense of laid back elegance. It’s contemporary American fine dining without an attitude. Reservations suggested. www.pier77restaurant.com
PORT LOBSTER CO.., 122 Ocean Ave. Kennebunkport, 207-967-2081. Family owned for 57 years, Port lobster offers lobster, fish, clams, mussels and other seafood. Lobster meat picked fresh daily. Lobster rolls, crab rolls and clam chowder for take out. Lobsters and clams can be cooked (free of charge); call ahead to order. Our own line of frozen seafood: lobster and seafood entrees, crab cakes, lobster quiche, lobster Newburg. Beer, wine and bake goods also available. All items can be packed for travel. Shipping available. www.portlobster.com
STONEWALL KITCHEN CAFE, Route 1, York, 1-800-826-1752. Stonewall Kitchen Cafe, adjacent to our flagship retail store and café, featuring salads, entrées and decadent desserts. Our talented chefs bring years of experience and a commitment to providing an exceptional culinary experience. Dine indoors or out. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; open daily 8 AM to close; Sunday 9 AM to 6 PM. www.stonewallkitchen.com
THE PORT TAVERN & GRILLE at the Kennebunkport Inn, One Dock Square, Kennebunkport, 967-2621.Kennebunkport’s only steakhouse, featuring the finest grilled steaks and seafood, offers a warm, inviting ambiance, great food and exceptional service. The award-winning restaurant is a must-try with the house specialties – Lazy Lobster and Lobster Ravioli. Serving nightly in the summer; Wednesday through Saturday, mid-September to mid-June. Entertainment nightly in the piano bar. www.porttavern.com
VARANO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT, Mile Road, Wells, 641-8550. Casual dining overlooking the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge. Serving favorite Italian dishes – lasagne, chicken parmesan and pasta – and organic beef. Children’s menu. Enjoy a beverage in the piano lounge or on our patio – extensive Italian wine list. Varano's won the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence annually from
2001 through 2007. Serving dinner from 4:30 to close. www.varanos.com
WELLS BEACH STEAKHOUSE and T-Bone Lounge, Mile Road, Wells, 646-2252. Maine’s only prime steakhouse, offering the highest quality food in a fine dining atmosphere with an imaginative wine list. Our knowledgeable staff will guide you through a memorable meal with prime or Kobe grade steaks, seafood flown in daily from Hawaii or our 2½-pound baked stuffed Maine lobster. Serving dinner nightly from 4:30 PM. www.wellsbeachsteakhouse.com
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