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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.
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Ocean Cape Arundel Inn#1 of 43 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport
$$ | French, American, Seafood208 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-6307Read More » - #2
Nunan's Lobster Hut#2 of 43 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport - #3
Rococo Ice Cream#3 of 43 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport - #4
Alisson's Restaurant & Pub#4 of 43 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport - #5
95 Ocean at The Nonantum Resort#5 of 43 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport - #6
Earth#6 of 43 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport - #7
The Boathouse Restaurant#7 of 43 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport - #8
Hurricane Restaurant#8 of 43 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport - #9
The Ramp Bar and Grill#9 of 43 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport - #10
Port Lobster Co.#10 of 43 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport - #11
Mabel's Lobster Claw#11 of 43 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport
$ - $$ | American, Seafood124 Ocean Ave Po Box 1956, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-6302Read More » - #1
Cape Porpoise Chowder House#1 of 2 Places to Eat in Cape Porpoise - #13
Tides Beach Club Hotel Restaurant#13 of 43 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport - #14
Pier 77 Restaurant#14 of 43 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport - #15
Arundel Wharf Restaurant#15 of 43 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport - #16
Goose Rocks Dairy#16 of 43 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport
$ | American278 Mills Rd, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-5309Read More » - #17
Dock Square Coffee House#17 of 43 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport - #18
The Colony Hotel#18 of 43 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport - #19
Roma Pizza#19 of 43 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport - #20
The Ocean Roll#20 of 43 Places to Eat in Kennebunkport
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