Coastal Maine

My cousin Melissa and I are OBSESSED with finding the best lobster rolls in New England. With me in Scituate and she in Kittery ME we have abundant of choices around us. On a recent trip up to visit her we made the short ride to Kennebunkport ME. It is absolutely one of my favorite places that I have visited in ME. Melissa, myself and my favorite little buddy Riley headed out for a coastal girls day!

cutest little sidekick!

First stop was a  coastal cruise on aboard a lobster boat. We saw beautiful houses, inns, beaches and former President George Bush summer compound. It is a great way to check out the scenery from the ocean, we also spotted a few seals and pulled a lobster trap that had a few lobsters. The crew was very friendly and knowledgeable, it was a fun activity especially for Riley!
http://www.firstchancewhalewatch.com/kylieschance.php

Riley checking out the action!

Next we headed in search of a lobster roll, we landed at Arundel Wharf Restaurant. This place is a short walk out of the center of town. It is right on the water with patio seating as well as a tented deck that has the same feel of being outside. We had a few pints and delicious lobster rolls, this one is up there as one of our faves! They keep it simple with just a tad of mayo and on a toasted bun but they really do not skimp on the lobster. Definitely visit if you are in the area.
 http://www.arundelwharf.com/

View from Arundels patio

Afterwards we strolled through the center of town where there are plenty of unique shops, art galleries, ice cream shops and restauraunts. I love going to the little shops and hope to find some cool coastal finds for our house. Kennebunkport is really a great town that is worth the drive. It is a quaint coastal New England town that has something for everyone and is beautiful year round.

Mill Wharf

 I have a special soft spot for the Mill Wharf Restaurant as I was a waitress there for many many years. This restaurant is broken up into two, the pub upstairs and finer dining downstairs, it also hands down has the best view and patio seating in the harbor.

View from upstairs patio at The Mill at dusk

When I visit the Mill these days I prefer to sit downstairs, if you sit at the bar or at one of the cocktail tables you are free to get the upstairs pub menu as well. Personally I love cocktail table dining and just splitting  a few apps (wood grilled shrimp are amaze). You will usually always encounter friendly staff and the best espresso martinis i have ever tasted(esp on Sat nights).

On a recent visit here GiGi and I sat downstairs at the bar for some fresh seafood nibbles. We enjoyed delicious oysters(my new obsession) steamers(a summer staple) we also indulged in some stuffed mushrooms (cheesy and delish!) Also an AMAZE raspberry margarita made by Mr. Keith Lewis himself!

If you are in the harbor The Mill is def a place to stop by, it is a multi purpose restaurant with something for everyone. Great for a casual meal upstairs, fine dining downstairs, drinks and oysters on the patio. As I mentioned before I do have a bit of favoritism for this restaurant but it is definitely worth a visit!

http://millwharf.com/index.html