Located just 15 minutes from Dockside Guest Quarters, Kittery, ME offers a wide variety of activities and attractions for visitors to enjoy. If a full day of Maine adventures has worked up your appetite, the charming port town also offers many excellent restaurants that serve a variety of cuisines. From fresh seafood to delicious comfort food favorites, you’re sure to find the perfect place to delight your palate from our list of the best restaurants in Kittery!
10 Restaurants in Kittery, ME Not to Be Missed
Robert’s Maine Grill
Ranked on TripAdvisor as the best of the restaurants in Kittery, Robert’s Maine Grill crafts their delicious dishes with only local ingredients. This ensures that dinner with them is truest to the area’s flavor. New England clam chowder, lobster mac n’ cheese, and their Maine’s best Fish & Chips (made with Allagash beer) are highlights of the dinner menu. Craft beer from local breweries like Allagash, Oxbow, and Rising Tide are also on tap. Come by for Community Supper each Tuesday and Wednesday night for an affordable meal that gives back to the community.
Loco Coco’s Tacos
Just because you’re in New England doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy great Mexican fare. West Coast transplant, Luis Valdez, has been serving Kittery with delicious tacos, quesadillas and more at Loco Coco’s Tacos for over a decade! Some menu favorites include Tia Margarita Shrimp Burrito and the Bahn Mi tacos!
Warren’s Lobster House
The name says it all – this is where you go if you want lobster in Kittery. Snack on Popcorn Lobster, order New England staples like a lobster roll, or dig into a Baked Stuffed Lobster Tail. However, the menu isn’t limited strictly to seafood. Warren’s Lobster House in Kittery, ME lays claim to having the “Sea Coast’s Finest Salad Bar.” No matter your preference, your appetite will be satisfied.
Bob’s Clam Hut
Depending on where you’re from, the only “hut” you’re familiar with is the one that sells pizza. Well, leave the idea of greasy pie in the past, and set your sites on savory seafood at Bob’s Clam Hut! With over 60 years of business under their belt, this Kittery mainstay serves seafood classics as well as American staples. Try any of their combination plates loaded with clams, scallops, shrimp and more. Sandwiches like the Haddockwich and Onion Ring Burger are also offered, as well as clam cakes, and lobster salads.
Henry VIII Carvery
Royally delicious sandwiches are the order of the court at Henry VIII Carvery. Hand-carved roast beef sandwiches are piled high with everything from lettuce and tomato to roasted red peppers and Boursin cheese. Plus, the prices far below a king’s ransom.
When Pigs Fly Pizzeria
You won’t find a better wood-fired, artisan pizza better than those served at When Pigs Fly Pizzeria. Try the Eggplant and Ricotta pizza, the Four Cheese & Pesto, or any of their other delicious pies on their menu. Sandwiches, raw bar items, and more are available as well!
Beach Pea Baking Co.
You can’t have a good restaurant scene without a solid bakery, and Beach Pea Baking Co. fills that need. They bake artisan bread like Ciabatta, Country French and Fougasse (among many more), as well as croissants, cheese danishes, salads, and sandwiches! It’s the perfect spot for a quick pick-me-up or a light meal.
The Black Birch
The atmosphere is a key ingredient to a successful dining experience, and The Black Birch in Kittery, ME has an excellent one. An inviting pub setting and a menu that lists items like Ground Beef Taco Mac and Cheese and the Deep Fried Short Rib help make The Black Birch a local favorite. The impressive draught list helps, too.
Anneke Jans
Conveniently located in Wallingford Square, the menu to Anneke Jans in Kittery, ME will have you hungry before you finish reading. Order the Seared Salmon (accompanied by roasted parsnip), or the Wild Maine Mussels, served with bacon and pomme frites for dinner. Or, enjoy the lounge and sip on a cup of French-pressed coffee, an espresso martini, or a loose leaf tea!
Anju Noodle Bar
Asian fare enthusiasts will find themselves at home at Anju Noodle Bar. Anju’s menu represents the best of Asian food, like Shoyu Ramen and Spicy Miso, to Cured Scallops and Gochujang Wings. Add to that a rotating list of craft beer and an impressive sake list, and you have yourself a can’t-miss Asian eatery.
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