Kennebunkport Dining
Lobster straight off the dock. Chowder worth the trip. Fine dining that rivals any city.
Kennebunkport's dining scene stretches from humble lobster shacks with paper plates to some of Maine's most acclaimed fine dining establishments. The common thread: exceptional seafood. The lobster here is pulled from traps that were in the water that morning.
Lobster & Cape Porpoise
Cape Porpoise Lobster Co.
The quintessential Maine lobster experience — a working shack on a working dock in Cape Porpoise. Order a whole lobster, pick a picnic table overlooking the harbor, and eat it with your hands. Bring cash, bring napkins, bring an appetite.
Nunan's Lobster Hut
A Cape Porpoise institution since 1953. Cash only, BYOB, no frills — just phenomenal whole lobster dinners at reasonable prices. The wait can be long on summer evenings. Absolutely worth it.
Dock Square & Downtown
Alisson's Restaurant
ClassicA Dock Square institution for four decades. Casual pub food, fresh seafood, local draft beers, and a prime people-watching location in the heart of town. Best lobster roll in the square.
Hurricane Restaurant
UpscaleSophisticated seafood dining in a converted historic building steps from Dock Square. Strong cocktail program, excellent raw bar, and entrees that justify the splurge. Reservations recommended in summer.
Earth at Hidden Pond
Farm-to-TableJames Beard–recognized farm-to-table dining at the Hidden Pond resort. The restaurant grows much of its own produce and sources everything else locally. One of Maine's most impressive dining experiences.
Bandaloop
CasualFunky, eclectic, and wildly popular. Creative small plates, strong craft cocktails, and a late-night vibe that feels more Brooklyn than Maine coast. A fun contrast to the traditional spots.
White Barn Inn
Fine DiningThe only AAA Five Diamond restaurant in Maine. Multi-course prix-fixe in a beautifully converted 19th-century barn. Special occasion dining at its finest — reserve well in advance and dress accordingly.
Pier 77
WaterfrontRight on the water in Cape Porpoise — sunset views, excellent chowder, and a seafood menu that changes daily based on what came in off the boats. The patio on a clear summer evening is hard to beat.
Bring Maine Home
Can't get enough Maine lobster? Pick up a cookbook to recreate the flavors at home.
Maine Lobster Cookbook
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