Kennebunkport Travel Guide

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What to Eat in Kennebunkport

Thanks to Kennebunkport's location along New England's Atlantic coast, the town's dining scene includes lots of seafood. You'll find oysters, clams, mussels, lobster, fish and more on menus around town. Many of the city's eateries are perched along the water, allowing for great waterfront views from patios and a pleasant atmosphere to enjoy a meal.

Hoping to sample a traditional Maine lobster roll? Visitors and locals favor Nunan's Lobster Hut and The Clam Shack, saying both spots offer some of the best lobster rolls in New England that are piled high with sweet meat. If you're in the mood for a meal with a view, head to Arundel Wharf, which overlooks the Kennebunk River and features a deck for visitors to enjoy small bites and cocktails and a menu of seafood and pasta. The casual Federal Jack's, the original home of Shipyard Brewing Company, also offers a deck with river views and tasty brewpub fare. Looking for more of a fine dining experience? The AAA Five Diamond-rated White Barn Inn Restaurant receives top marks for its upscale ambiance, decadent cuisine and varied tasting menu. Old Vines, in nearby Kennebunk, is a great spot to enjoy live music, an extensive wine-by-the-glass list and creative comfort dishes, like chicken meatballs, portobello Wellington and braised short ribs. Meanwhile, the restaurant at The Boathouse has a gorgeous waterfront location and what it calls a "classic" Maine menu, with a seafood bar featuring fresh oysters, crab and lobster tacos.

Find the Best Restaurants in Kennebunkport

#1
Ocean Cape Arundel Inn
#1 of 60 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport
TripAdvisor (541)
$$ | French, American, Seafood
208 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-6307
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#2
Nunan's Lobster Hut
#2 of 60 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport
TripAdvisor (707)
$ - $$ | American, Seafood
9 Mills Rd, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-5706
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#3
Bandaloop
#3 of 60 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport
TripAdvisor (567)
$ - $$ | American, International, Contemporary
Cross Street 2 Dock Square, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-6011
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#4
Rococo Ice Cream
#4 of 60 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport
TripAdvisor (728)
$ | American
6 Spring St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-6006
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#5
Alisson's Restaurant & Pub
#5 of 60 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport
TripAdvisor (1985)
$ - $$ | American, Bar, Seafood
11 Dock Square, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-6012
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#6
Earth
#6 of 60 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport
TripAdvisor (590)
$$ | American, Seafood, Asian, Healthy
354 Goose Rocks Rd, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-5302
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#7
Mabel's Lobster Claw
#7 of 60 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport
TripAdvisor (1557)
$ - $$ | American, Seafood
124 Ocean Ave Po Box 1956, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-6302
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#8
The Ramp Bar and Grill
#8 of 60 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport
TripAdvisor (448)
$ - $$ | American, Bar, Seafood, Pub
77 Pier Rd, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-6916
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#9
Port Lobster Co.
#9 of 60 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport
TripAdvisor (130)
$ - $$ | American, Seafood
122 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-6302
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#10
95 Ocean at The Nonantum Resort
#10 of 60 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport
TripAdvisor (284)
$ - $$ | American, Seafood
95 Ocean Ave The Nonantum Resort, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-6308
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#11
Pier 77 Restaurant
#11 of 60 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport
TripAdvisor (612)
$ - $$ | American, Seafood
77 Pier Rd, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-6916
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#12
Tides Beach Club Hotel Restaurant
#12 of 60 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport
TripAdvisor (254)
$$ | American, Seafood, Contemporary, Bar, Pub
254 Kings Hwy Goose Rocks Beach, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-7262
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#13
Goose Rocks Dairy
#13 of 60 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport
TripAdvisor (89)
$ | American
278 Mills Rd, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-5309
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#14
Hurricane Restaurant
#14 of 60 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport
TripAdvisor (1196)
$ - $$ | American, Seafood, Soups, Contemporary
29 Dock Sq, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-6012
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#1
Cape Porpoise Chowder House
#1 of 4 Places to Eat in Cape Porpoise
TripAdvisor (320)
$ - $$ | American, Seafood, Soups
79 Pier Rd at the end of the Pier Road, Cape Porpoise, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-6916
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#16
Salt & Honey
#16 of 60 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport
TripAdvisor (277)
$ - $$ | American, International, Gastropub
24 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-6141
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#17
Arundel Wharf Restaurant
#17 of 60 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport
TripAdvisor (768)
$ - $$ | American, Seafood, Soups
43 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-6146
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#18
Dock Square Coffee House
#18 of 60 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport
TripAdvisor (75)
$ | Cafe, American
18 Dock Sq, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-6011
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#19
The Boathouse Restaurant
#19 of 60 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport
TripAdvisor (75)
$ - $$ | American, Seafood, Bar
21 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-6003
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#20
The Colony Hotel
#20 of 60 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport
TripAdvisor (99)
$ - $$ | American
140 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-6303
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