TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Wells - Updated November 2024

"This is our new breakfast place! My boyfriend and I stopped in on a Monday, and it was surprising busy for a new place. We both got the biscuit..."

Maritza Rodriguez

DB Pierce

"We have been meaning to write a glowing review for months and months now...and within that time have been to New England House over and over again,..."

Brian Frattali

"Have dined here twice, AMAZING! Miranda was our server both times and she was nothing short of GREAT! Huge portions, good selection, no kids menu..."

Danny St Clair

Horizons Family Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great food. fast service, friendly hometown place for a great..."

Patti Barrett-Day

"Couldn't have had a nice breakfast ... The owner was great and Fred was wonderful we had a blast there and to top it off great food... We even took a..."

Heidi Figueroa

"Best breakfast in Wells! Food is great and staff very friendly. My husband and I have been going here for years. Highly..."

Mary-Ann Young Tellier

"Great breakfast, attentive waitstaff and I needed coffee. I could smell it was great when I walked through the..."

Mary Myers

"Great breakfast always friendly, fast and good!easy to..."

Rita Normandin

"My only stop for breakfast while on vacation great place staff and food please move to Massachusetts love it..."

Ryan Krafve

"Cannot wait until summer in Wells Maine and breakfast at Horizons..."

Jenny Gamache

"We love it here. Girls are great. I love the crepes but really everything is..."

Stephanie Lindquist Bineau

"Best breakfast around! Look forward to it every..."

Angela Petetabella

"Best breakfast in Wells. Yes, there are other places for breakfast in Wells, but this small, friendly restaurant is the best around. Good portions,..."

Pim

"A great breakfast, no fuss no muss! The basics done RIGHT. Sometimes you don't want super fancy. Sometimes you just want the basics and get on with..."

Ruby Twilite

"Great food and service. Good prices. Highly recommend them. Staff is friendly too. All around a nice place. Hope to come..."

Joe Fuller

"Good spot for good basic food. Friendly..."

Ann G.

"Food was excellent. Staff was kind and we're quick to bring food. Small restaurant but it's worth it espically when every place is packed and want a..."

Lauren Wendoloski

"Always a great breakfast. They always have what I want hot and fresh off the grill or flat top. Can't get a better breakfast anywhere else, so give..."

Aaron Lovejoy

"This is my second time here! I first came in 2018, and the service was excellent! This year we stayed further north but made sure to stop here on the..."

georgette k

"We went in for a late breakfast. The service was friendly, fairly prompt, and the dining area was really clean. The guy serving coffee was really on..."

Joshua Raines

Hobbs Harborside Restaurant

85/100 (1836 ratings)

Baked Stuffed Haddock

Baked Stuffed Lobster Entree

Fried Seafood Platter

Fish

Chowder

Shrimp Cocktail

Iced Espresso Martini

Baked Stuffed Lazy Lobster

Baked Chicken Cordon Bleu with Lemon Butter

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Seating

Street Parking

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"If you liked the onion rings at Fisherman's Catch ... you'll really love these ... they make the FC's 2nd best. And the triple lobster tails make..."

Bob Dean

"Busy atmosphere with a great view of the harbor. Wait time for 2 people on Saturday at 5 was less than 5 mins. We had lobster pie and the Seacakes,..."

Gabrielle

"Best lobster dishes period. My husband had the baked stuffed lobster, I had the lobster pie, friends had fried clam platter and another had lobster..."

LandZ

"I asked a local where to go to get seafood at a great price and I was directed to Lord's Harborside Restaurant. It was a good choice. The do very..."

S Mitchell

"Nicole and I are looking forward to trying ( new to us), local spots after visiting this area for over a decade now. Our first new restaurant is..."

Rich Clark

"Good vibe. Friendly staffs, my waiter is Mark, he works fast and responsive. Excellent, fresh food and the price is the most cheapo for lobsters..."

Thai Truong

"6/21/22 was our first time eating at Hobbs, and it certainly won't be the last. Our table ordered two Lakewood Seafood Pies and a Seafood Sampler..."

Caitlin Saras

"Wonderful Maine seafood restaurant. Breaded haddock cooked to perfection. Other diners raved about surf-and-turf, and combo platter. Bar has a good..."

Dick Campbell

"Best lobster and seafood platter my wife and I have ever had. My wife said the 3 pound lobster was cooked to perfection! It's 2 1/2 hours from..."

Jon

"We arrived right at 11:30 when they opened. The restaurant was prepped, the servers were in their uniforms, and I didn’t see a single server on..."

Lauren DeYoung

Merriland Farm Cafe

85/100 (1382 ratings)

Grilled Blueberry Muffin

French Meat Pie Benedict

Corned Beef Hash

Burger

Pesto

Tempura Squash Blossoms

Blueberry French Toast

Wheelchair Accessible

"Tucked away off of Rt. 1 in the woods, this is a unique place focused heavily on breakfast and brunch. It’s definitely a comfortable and cute..."

Bill Dorr

"This is my best find. Awesome breakfast. love everything on their menu. blueberries are farm fresh and wild and local. like most of the things on..."

Aishwerya Raghav

"Place is always busy so make sure to make a reservation. Certain food items were delicious (poutine) while some were not as much (lunch). I got as..."

Christian Melson

"Phenomenal food, fabulous staff, and beautiful views. This place checked all the boxes for a relaxing brunch with family. My compliments to the chef..."

Lauren Cotter

"We were lucky to have found this little gem of a restaurant. The staff were relaxed , friendly and welcoming. The food is all from local sources,..."

Jack's Crackers

"A super shout out to Merriland Farm Cafe. Called to make a reservation for 10 for Mothers Day. They were completely booked. Holly told me we..."

julie phaneuf

"Amazing breakfast! Delicious mimosa sampler and stuffed french toast with blueberries! Highly recommend! Our server Olivia was super and very..."

Ania Stankiewicz (Steph Ani)

"Very nice breakfast experience. All the Benedicts are excellent. I tried the French Meat Pie Benedict. It was a very nice change of pace. Service was..."

Brian Morgan

Rollover Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"If you are looking for a dog friendly place, this is the place to go! When we arrived with our two doxies we were greeted at the door and the pups..."

Mary Camay Gates

"Great place to go if you like dogs and good food. Their Cinqo de Mayo wrap was great. Muffins are always fresh. Sit outside and youget to great..."

George Slusser

"Absolutely the best breakfast sandwich EVER!!! Definitely our new favorite breakfast..."

Tiffany Merithew

"Some of the best breakfast sandwich's around. take a walk on the beach and then have a relaxing..."

Joe Croteau

"Delicious! food! Best turkey sandwich I've ever..."

Meli Sebastian

"Love this place. The best Pistaschio muffins..."

Debbie Lynn B

"Delicious breakfast and lunch! The people are fantastic too..."

Ember Earl

"Great little place to start your day or take a break for..."

Robert Martin

"The best breakfast and lunch sandwiches around.... My lobster roll was out of this world..."

Jennifer Vincent Boisvert

"I LOVE this friendly little place! Great food and coffee. The best dog treats for my puppy. Beachy, relaxing..."

Ferne Little

"A small, convivial, seasonal,pet friendly cafe offering up a variety of breakfast and luncheon fare. Best breakfast sandwich on or near the beach..."

Dave Johnson

"The best Coffee Shop in Wells Maine. So happy you are opened for the..."

Kathleen McCormick

"This place is awesome, when we stay down the road for a week in august we come here every day for ice coffee. Perfect..."

Andrew Thompson

"Food is really good here. And they are dog..."

Acosar Enrique Huevos

"We wait all year for the Lobster roll! It's the best around !! Come judge for yourself..."

Tricia Bowen

"Got coffee there all summer and lunch. Loveeeee..."

Lisa Marie Reppucci

"This was our go to place when vacationing in Wells. The cafe was open for both lunch and breakfast. We loved their sandwiches and baked goods. The..."

Catherine Deitelbaum

"So delicious. Got the Cuban and Mexi sandwiches. Breakfast sandwich menu looked tasty..."

Molly Zembko

"Still the best breakfast, lunch or anything in between in the area. Awesome food and staff, and pet..."

David Curlis

"This place is a stone's throw from wells beach and has great food. There muffins and Bodacious lobster rolls are Awesome! They also have very good..."

david knowlton

"Tried the breakfast special; The Rosie. Excellent! Cinnamon raisin bagel, apple butter, eggs, cheese, apple slices. Staff is always friendly and..."

Joyce Martin

"Delicious simple yet refined. Bagel sandwich was amazing, toasted perfectly, great texture and flavors. Ziggy was good lunch choice with great..."

Valerie Padrnos

The Egg And I

"Great classic breakfast near town. Yummy fluffy pancakes and well cooked sides. The biscuits are so soft and fluffy! Highlight was the very smiley..."

Erika

"I have no pictures of the food because it was just too good to not dig in. Amazing diner food with A+ service and adorable decor. Loved the matching..."

Julianne Homola

"So glad they stay open in off season! Delicious Salmon Benedict! Cozy & comfortable. Loved..."

Cher Couvillion Wilson

"Great breakfast place. My daughter and I went for a special breakfast before school. I had the Amaretto French Toast. It was excellent. Service was..."

Jared Avery

"Waited about 20 minutes when we went here and the food was so tasty! Be mindful that it’s cash only. Service was quick and coffee was good. No..."

Megan Gillen

"We were in Wells for our mini-honeymoon and went here for breakfast on Tuesday. The wait was about 20-30 minutes but we’ll worth the wait! We..."

Angela Welch

Mekhong Thai Wells

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

"The best dinner for Valentine's Day! We arrived on a 4°night and were lucky to find a cozy spot near the heater. Have had the good fortune to dine..."

Jane Piccininni

"Great menu and the best Thai I have had. Wonderful clean space with top notch..."

Julian Rogers

"Excellent food and..."

Lisa David Sowerbutts

"This spot has improved and deserves 5 stars. Delicious, authentic thai food and tasty cocktails. Indigo is a fun and chatty..."

Nic C

"The most rich, sumptuous and delicious red curry I’ve ever had. Very informative menu (I love how the type of broth which is used for the soups is..."

Ben Roberts

"Really enjoyed our dinner . Great service great tasting food . Spice is accurate. Had a Thai ice tea without cream , tried it with lime juice . A new..."

Susan Kunkel

"fresh, light, and tasty. this place just never disappoints! serving sizes are huge, order accordingly. i'd maybe walk a hundred miles for those..."

the other whitney

"The fresh rolls were delicious and the red curry with duck was incredible - such an amazing blend of flavors. Great, friendly, and fast service...."

Gino Sorcinelli

"Great food and a wonderfully labeled menu. They were able to accommodate my allergies and vegan..."

Sea Pickles

"The waiter was amazing! So professional and quick with our order. The food was delicious, will definitely be..."

Samantha Barr

"Crazy good! Vegan and gluten free options available. And the peanut sauce is..."

Jan Long Connelly

Bitter End

"Kate and Pete have that touch... they opened another amazing restaurant. The staff is super friendly. Even being their first night open the staff was..."

Karissa Wentworth

"Neat place with a lovely hidden back patio perfect for summer evenings! The onion strings are delicious along with every entree we ordered...."

Jassy Jones

"The food was awesome and the staff was exceptional! Really nice atmosphere as well. (We sat inside) The BBQ chicken was exactly what I was looking..."

Johnny Price

"Love the menu, decor, staff and especially the food. Going to one of Pete & Kate’s restaurants never..."

Laura Crowell

"We have driven by Bitter End many times and it always looked busy so we decided to stop in and try it out. We were not disappointed. They had inside..."

Rick Trowel

"Very nice, love the outdoor seating, very key west feeling, food was really good, mussels, fish and chips and seafood stew were all delicious, love..."

Jennifer McKenney Smith

"Great place. Outdoor and indoor seating. With firepit, rustic outdoor barn-like bar, funky nostalgic decor, cool lighting and usually music on Fri...."

Bill Dorr

"Loved the sea soup. Worth the..."

Sonnet Schulz

Las Olas Taqueria

Wheelchair Accessible

"Hands down the best! The food is always great quality and the staff is friendly. Lots of spots to sit, and very affordable prices. I usually get a..."

Sarah Hoover

"Decent place for Mexican food. I had a burrito that was quite tasty and very filling. I didn't find napkins but as it was my first time there, I..."

James Smith

"I've visited two in NH, Exeter and Hampton. Set up is similar. I had the chicken 🐓 tacos with everything 😋. Tasted good! Maine Root Beer..."

Stephen Priest

"Perfectly wrapped burrito. I could tell the salsa was made in-house. The flavors of all the ingredients blended perfectly. I wanted another, not..."

Michael Parsons

"Very good from my experiences here. The food tastes way fresh and done fairly quickly without complaining about the steep prices it’s a nice place..."

Alison L

"First time there, it was very good. I had 2 cajun shrimp tacos and refried beans. Friday's one of the specials is the cajun shrimp. I'll be a..."

mike johnson

Billy's Chowder House

81/100 (4734 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"Rode by many times decided to give it a try well worth it. We had no wait on a Saturday night at 5 pm weather was not the greatest. This place is..."

Tom Prim

"I have been going to Maine to visit for many years and had never gone to Billy’s chowder house. It was fantastic! Great food, great service. I..."

Yvonne Bourque

"Excellent clam chowder ! Caesar salad Delicous ! Combo platter ,full of seafood . Couldn’t substitute onion rings for frys , they were ok .all in..."

Tim W Sexton

"Great dining experience, Steamed lobster dinner unbelievably delicious. Waitress was very professional and extremely friendly.Wonderful meal I would..."

MaryAnn MeMe McKee

"We stopped in for lunch on Sunday 4/8. I had the fried haddock dinner and my wife had the fried scallops. The food was very fresh and delicious! We..."

Steve Betti

"Today I stopped into Billy’s for a quick beer and a dozen Buck-a-Shuck oysters. The service was great as were the..."

Howard P. Burnham

"I have been visiting Billy's for years and it is amazing every time! The chowder is the best and the staff is..."

Cassandra Lavallee Viger

"Every wait staff were very nice and kind. Great service. Big selection of food to choose from. And have a beautiful view of the ocean. Recommend all..."

Lauren Wendoloski

"Very good food! Everyone was pleased with their meals! Fish and chips were tasty and not greasy. Caesar salads overflowing off plates. Chicken..."

Vickie Alcorn

"Dinner was absolutely delicious, the stuffed mushrooms were probably seasoned and cooked well. Lobster stew was so good, and they didn’t hold back..."

Sheena W

"Had dinner at this restaurant for the first time during our vacation in Maine. Location: easy to find on Miles Rd. Food: absolutely delicious,..."

MAWRHF

"Always a great experience. The food is delicious, and I got to sit by a window in the back where I could watch baby ducks diving in and out of the..."

MA James

"Got mussels for an appetizer and then ordered the lobster special which came with a choice of clam or corn chowder (pic is of the clam) and then a..."

Summer Castro

"While exploring New England with my wife I ended up in Wells Beach and was looking for a good seafood restaurant. I found Billy Chowder House. Tried..."

Steef-Jan Wiggers

Pizza Market

Wheelchair Accessible

"This pizza place has the best sauce I’ve ever had, they’re pizzas are massive for the price. 20 inches of pure cheesy saucy..."

Kyle Cro

"Just stopped to get a slice of pizza and to get Oklahoma Keith a thick pan meat lovers pizza !!! Great service from Joanna and Mark and my pepperoni..."

Karen Ross Mantica

"So delicious ! Calzone, wings and salad were all fantastic!? And they deliver! Highly..."

Jessica Ann Humphrey

"Pizza Market is amazing. Great food, great service, and we love their deals! They've always been so awesome to us over at Flagship, and we love..."

John Parisi

"I eat their slices every day! So good!..."

Timothy Robinson

"Love the pepperoni pizza Fast and friendly..."

John B Pinto

"Delicious! Ingredients are flavorful, woman who took my phone order was pleasant. Better than the chain pizza restaurants in..."

Erica Marie Bushman

"Been meaning to try this place during past visits, finally got around to it this time. Ordered on-line and picked up the order so I check the..."

syn edgē

"Outstanding pizza with reliable service and one of the cheapest local price's. That has been my experience every time here. In a tourist area this..."

Willis Vandevanter

"I was delivering to Shaws distribution on a load from L.A. and was starving for some good food and this place didn't disappoint! I have been all over..."

George Sapp

"We have had the pizza here, delivered at home, for parties, and outside on their front tables. The food is always flavorful and has generous..."

Alison L

"We had our 25+ family members come to Wells so we had a pizza night. We called Pizza Market a week early to ask about ordering 14-15 pizzas. They..."

Dawna Messier

"Our first time we came here and have to say it was the best pizza we have had. We came up from Mass for a day trip and this definitely didn't..."

Brittany Durand

Bull And Claw

80/100 (2604 ratings)

Lobster Roll with Chips

Ribs

Alaskan King Crab Legs

Fried Haddock Sandwich

2 Foot Lobster Roll with Fries

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place has the best seafood & prime rib! Portions were perfect. Kids meals were great. Pricing wasn't bad at all. I highly recommend eating at..."

Jamie Jackson

"Hands down the best food on the planet! The wait staff are the friendliest and they made us feel right at home! I would recommend this establishment..."

Jason Snowdizzle

"I went to here for the first time for Thanksgiving yesterday and it was great!! Luckily we made reservations because there was a line out the door...."

Kellie Buzzell

"We ate with our family and grandchildren for a wonderful dinner. Food was fresh and delicious especially the soup and salad bar. And the server was..."

Tami M. Dristiliaris

"My wife and I wanted to eat out for once rather than cooking. We wanted to go to the ever popular "Steakhouse" in Wells. I know it opens at 4 pm, we..."

Henry Nowick

"Very quick from order to table... portion was huge. Ordered the works seafood for two. It was delicious! First time here and will come back for the..."

Craig Lewin

"Saturday night was our first time at Bull & Claw, and it won't be our last! Prime rib was delicious and the staff was so friendly. I highly..."

Tiffany Panczyk

"My sister and her boyfriend took me here for lunch. The place is cute and quaint. The main reason for us being here was the clam chowder and the 2..."

Blondie 205

"Very good, the food was excellent and they offer small plates as well as regular entrees. Prices are very reasonable and our waitress was attentive,..."

Mary Conant

"Denise was so fantastic! She made our time at the B&C amazing. The baked haddock special, the pork chop special, and never ending soup and salad did..."

Phil Camp

"Wonderful hometown restaurant with wide variety on the menu, plus a nice soup and salad bar. Lobster was excellent, and I also loved the corn..."

Michele Pappagallo

"First time here, had fried scallops and hubby had fried Whole belly clams. Absolutely delicious!! In his words “never had better” - this is a..."

Debra L

Mike's Clam Shack

79/100 (4589 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We have been coming to Mike's for YEARS and always very happy with our food. The Lobster Stew is basically a full lobster (or more) in a cup and if..."

Sara Kenny

"Meal was delicious and we also arrived fairly late on opening day but staff were super friendly and we didn't feel rushed at all. Nice menu but..."

Jenne Holmes

"Great place and great food. Lots of seating with a quiet dining section and pub section with lots of tvs. Fast and friendly service. I had the surf..."

Ron Valliere

"Great atmosphere friendly waitstaff delicious food, it is pricey but you definitely get what you pay for. Lobster Mac and Cheese was exceptional I..."

Jessica Morin

"Stopped here for lunch on our way to York Harbor. Lots of cars in the parking lot, which we took to be a good sign. The dining room was full so we..."

Laura Allendorf

"I normally don’t rate places like this a 5 that are not fine dining or extraordinary experiences, but for what Mike’s is it’s a solid dining..."

Bill Dorr

"Been here a couple times already this summer. Great food & Great Service! Will be back! Prime yon Friday & Saturday nights!!!..."

WAYNE Overton

Bella's Restaurant And Espresso

79/100 (1393 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Accepts Discover

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Subway

Wheelchair Accessible

"Picked up lunch while passing through on I-80. Nice staff, friendly..."

Robert Andrews

"Best Subway sandwiches around!! Great workers, very friendly and kind!! Definitely recommend! Also these energy drinks are the bomb!..."

Heather

"This location was amazing! It's hard to find employees that are cheery while working anymore. This place has it! Friendly, happy, helpful, and make..."

Desiree Parker

"I ordered two subs online and asked for packing them separate. Which make 4 pieces of 2 subs but due to miscommunication the cut both subs in 4..."

Amandeep Singh

"Fantastic employees for my visit. Had glitter on their cheeks - you know who you are. Great service friendly conversation. Also the cleanest and most..."

Ian Bergman

Subway

72/100 (1856 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is one of the best Subways I have ever been to! The food is great, the prices are reasonable, the restaurant is always clean. However, the..."

Cathy Hale

"They need to hire more people. Only 1 person working. He did a great..."

Jim Mahoney

"Quick and tasty. Not a lot of bread selection, but the bread they had was..."

Lauren DeYoung

"Absolutely love my turkey sub 😋😍great just need better lettuce always looks yellow brownish..."

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