50 LOCAL
Located at 50 Main Street in downtown Kennebunk, 50 Local will stand as the restaurant of choice for Kennebunk residents and summer tourists – young and old – single or family. With its stylish atmosphere and American bistro fare, 50 LOCAL provides professional and competent service, in a warm, comfortable and guest oriented surrounding. The keystone of 50 LOCAL is guest satisfaction. We are committed to supporting the community and utilizing its local resources the best we can.
Open 7 days a week, 50 LOCAL will feature an outstanding and approachable menu containing many of the traditional dishes offered in French Bistros with an American take, served in a comfortable, elegant, and friendly environment. The menu will appeal to a wide and varied clientele – the casual diner, families, and gourmands, alike. In addition to the regular menu 50 LOCAL will offer: 1) nightly “chalkboard” specials focusing on local finds 2) a three course dinner prixe fixe, and; 3) a bar menu with creative cocktails.
95 Ocean at the Nonantum Resort
The Ambiance of a Bygone Era… Experience the Maine of yesterday on the picturesque shores of the Kennebunk River. Established in 1883, this enchanting Kennebunkport resort is home to the restaurant 95 Ocean. Executive chef Stephen True is well known for his strong ability to put a “Maine spin” on classic dishes such as his own Blueberry Maple Chipotle Barbeque Sauce while utilizing many luscious Maine ingredients, as much as possible.
Academe
The Kennebunk Inn is well known for its outstanding cuisine. Chef ~ Owners, Brian O’Hea and Shanna Katherine Horner O’Hea, invite you to sample some of their many culinary creations. All the menu items of The Inn represent American regional Bistro fare, utilizing the freshest local ingredients and are perfectly complemented by our diverse wine list.
Azure Cafe
Azure Café is located in Freeport’s historic north end, just two doors north of L.L. Bean, and a short walk from the Harraseeket Inn. In the summer, dine day or night in a stone courtyard that is an oasis in bloom with exotic flowers and plants adorned with multi-colored umbrellas. Inside are handcrafted walnut tables and candlelight. Azure Café is a rare treat and charming respite. Azure’s local fresh produce, meats and seafood collaborate in authentic Maine cuisine and countryside Italian dishes. Azure offers live, soft jazz on select nights. Full bar, extensive wine list featuring fine Italian micro-vineyard wines.
Bandaloop
Bandaloop has become a local favorite for Chef W. Scott Lee’s use of organic and local foods, many vegetarian and vegan options, and an array of appetizers, entrees, and sauces to choose from. The warm atmosphere and friendly staff compliment the natural and friendly way Scott entertains his guests as they watch him prepare their dinners in the open kitchen. Scott is baker and pastry chef as well, creating everything in house, from the organic bread and sauces straight through to the desserts.
Cape Arundel Inn
Cape Arundel Inn, a quintessential Maine seacoast inn and restaurant, faces the whimsical Atlantic head-on. Our guest rooms are all individually decorated and offer dynamic views. Our restaurant offers today’s bistro stylings with panache and creativity. Come enjoy commanding views of the Atlantic’s majestic displays of power in full comfort.
Discover authentic gelato made daily from Maine milk and fresh ingredients. The Gelato Fiasco offers a rotating selection of 30 choices daily from is recipe vault of 400 flavors, ranging from tiramisu gelato to wild Maine blueberry sorbetto. Coffee by Wicked Joe Roasting, indoor and outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi, and excellent music complete a superb experience. Open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. year-round at 74 Maine Street in Brunswick. On the web at www.gelatofiasco.com and www.facebook.com/gelatofiasco.
Grissini
Grissini is a casual Trattoria-style restaurant serving sumptuous Tuscan cooking with a New England accent. Open nightly for dinner, the exhibition kitchen features wood grilled specialties, signature pizzas, homemade pastas and breads. Grissini’s huge stone fireplace, downstairs bar and outdoor, in season patio beckons diners to experience a touch of Tuscany nestled in the archetype New England seacoast village of Kennebunkport, Maine.
Hurricane
Hurricane serves only the freshest seafood, and our executive chef has, literally, written the book on lobster. Steak and chop lovers will always find something on our menus to tempt them, and we also feature several vegetarian dishes. Our wine list has won numerous awards, and our Wine Dinner Series is legendary for its quality and value. Our menu changes daily and we are open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, almost all year round.
Natalie’s
Camden Harbour Inn’s on-premise restaurant, Natalie’s, is honored with four diamonds by AAA and has been called the finest gourmet eatery in Maine. Natalie’s features modern interpretations of Maine cuisine, served under the culinary direction of Executive Chef Lawrence Klang. The menu includes extensive a la carte options, a chef’s prix fixe tasting menu and for lobster-lovers, a four-course lobster tasting menu. Natalie’s offers sophisticated décor, impeccable service and gourmet dining without the pressure of formal attire.
Old Vines Wine Bar
Old Vines is Maine’s first traditional, European-style Wine Bar. Opening May 20th, 2009, located in the heart of our historic Lower Village, operating daily from 5:00pm to 11:30pm, and offering light fare, evening drinks, coffee and deserts. Old Vines has been designed to impart a hint of sophistication in harmony with the rustic, down home friendliness associated with the Maine coast. We are pleased to be participating in the Arts in the Inns Festival; we hope you’ll stop by so that we can share more about Old Vines with you!
One Dock
One Dock offers creative, contemporary New England cuisine and traditional Maine favorites in a casual, relaxed setting overlooking the Kennebunk River. The menu starts with classic Maine fare then “amp” up the flavors with Asian- and Spanish-inspired spices and accompaniments.
The menu offers several “small plates” that offer a fun way to sample a variety of tastes or share with groups. Small plates such as the duck “quesadilla”, pan seared scallops in maple glaze, pulled pork on a cheddar polenta cake and the chipotle cheddar a macaroni and cheese are proving to be fan favorites!
Roly’s English Fudge
Every batch of Roly’s English Fudge is hand-crafted on a polished stone slab, meticulously following a traditional recipe from the Devonshire region of England. The result is a marvelous textured, crumbly fudge just like Great Grand Mum used to make. Along with Roly’s Original, the mainstay flavors are fabulous: Cadbury Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Coffee, and Chocolate Walnut. Roly’s also makes unique flavors like Lemon Meringue Pie, Rum & Ginger, Cinnamon Bun and Key Lime Pie. Give it a go – it melts in your mouth!
The Salt Exchange
Artfully unexpected is the key idea at The Salt Exchange, where classic New England cuisine gets a contemporary small plate interpretation. Relax in a Pacific North-West inspired dining environment with exposed brick walls that offer a warm counterpoint to the vaulted lime green ceiling, and rotating gallery of emerging local artists.
The Salt Exchange offers an experience that conspires to captivate diners and entice them to sit back and savor a seasonal, locally-sourced menu which invites sampling and thrives on sharing; Indulge your indecision.
Stripers Waterside Restaurant
Stripers Waterside Restaurant is a contemporary seafood restaurant with fresh fish and a fresh view on the water. Located at The Breakwater Inn & Spa, Stripers is open all year round and offers panoramic views of the river that runs through Kennebunkport and of the breakwater. The menu features innovative preparations of the freshest seafood, fish, shellfish and lobster from the abundant seas near Kennebunkport and the Maine Coast. Local Maine oysters are a specialty.
Wentworth by the Sea
At the Main Dining Room, the menu is a creative crafting of regional favorites, utilizing fresh, local ingredients to update traditions, without losing their classic heritage – much like the Wentworth by the Sea Hotel itself. Savor filet mignon, lobster and fish dishes against a magnificent harbor view, at fireside on cool nights, or beneath the original frescoed ceiling – a fantasy of cherubs, rose garlands and gold leaf. Return to an era of elegance, exquisite dining and meticulous attention to detail in the Wentworth by the Sea Main Dining Room – the crown jewel of the New England Seacoast.
The White Barn Inn
Experience the only AAA Five Diamond, Mobil Five Star restaurant dining North of New York City. With a menu that is refreshed every week by Jonathan Cartwright, our Executive Chef, you will discover epicurean finesse and subtlety, underwritten by the rich and fulsome flavors of New England and coastal Maine. Explore dining excellence where East meets West. Take in the unique and masterful touches of our kitchen brigade as they bring to you local game and the freshest fruits of the sea from the icy waters of Kennebunkport, complimented by a cellar of world renown. Save just a modicum of space for a dessert selection to die for.
