Robert’s Maine Grill and Market

I don’t even know where to begin with this review! Robert’s Maine Grill and Market  is located at 326 Route 1 in Kittery, Maine. They are open daily at 11:30 am and do take reservations.  I would highly recommend reservations during the summer months. This restaurant has it all and hits every mark for me when I think about what makes a good restaurant. It is an amazing place for lunch or dinner. The location could not be more beautiful, the decor is rustic, but elegant at the same time, the service was top notch from the moment we walked in, with friendly prompt service through the entire meal.

When you walk through the door, the first thing you see is a little market area where you can take home some Maine made products…T- shirt or hats, to just name a few.  We did not stop there for long, as we wanted to get to the food! We arrived right at 11:30 and I am so glad we did! I was able to snap a quick picture of the dining area but it filled up in no time!

And check out that view from our window, beautiful right?! As soon as we were seated we were given a plate of crackers with a horseradish spread. I was not too sure about the spread as horseradish can be overpowering, but this was not the case. It was a very mild spread and went perfectly with the variety of crackers that it came with. We did not order anything from the bar, but we did enjoy a soft drink and ice tea.

Jim ordered one of the specials for the day, the fish tacos (2) that came with a fresh corn vegetable salsa. This was made with a firm white fish and Jim devoured them in no time.  Both of our dishes came with french fries that were perfectly cooked and served with malt vinegar or ketchup.

I had the Haddock Reuben sandwich that had ale braised cabbage, Swiss cheese and spicy tartar sauce on toasted rye bread. This sandwich was so good and big!  The fish was lightly battered with just enough cheese and cabbage to compliment that sandwich… absolutely perfect! I would order that sandwich any time!

Robert’s has a great menu and they believe in the “NOW” experience – being the best of Maine food in the mid coast region with the farm to table concept. Not only have they won a number of awards but they also believe in giving back to the community through “community suppers” (not served during summer months). On Tuesdays and Wednesday’s you can get a three course dinner for $14.00 dollars with the proceeds of Tuesday’s dinner going to local non-profit organizations.

Let’s get to that menu. They have an amazing raw bar with a large variety of oysters with at least 6-8 varieties offered daily. They also offer raw bar towers that include oysters, little neck clams, shrimp and lobster. And also offer a larger size as well! Other appetizers include lobster sliders that you can order (one for $7.00 or three for $19.00). They also offer pulled pork poutine, fried calamari, lobster pizza with a balsamic glaze. I think that lobster pizza will be on my plate next time! Soups and salads, lots of those too! New England clam chowder (that I hear is the best around)  or how about a kale soup? Maybe a lobster cobb salad or house salad.  But, the salad that stands out to me is their grilled romaine salad with roasted tomatoes, bacon and a sweet garlic vinegarette.  We make grilled romaine salad at home and love it!

Their main course options really shine when it comes to Maine seafood, so many amazing choices! The lobster stew with a buttermilk biscuit sounds amazing.  Other choices like the lobster roll and clam chowder combo or baked cod sound yum. Let’s not forget all the lobster choices… steamed lobster, baked stuffed lobster or a table side clam bake for two that includes lobster, muscles, clams and kielbasa! Tough choices!!

They also have many of everyone’s favorite fried dishes including fish and chips, fried clam roll, fried oyster roll and of course the fried scallop roll! If that doesn’t do it for you, Robert’s has a fried seafood charger with fried, clams, haddock, shrimp and onion rings!

I have not even mentioned the side dishes! I can’t leave you wondering about those tasty dishes! I already mentioned the french fries that were terrific but they have onion rings and mac and cheese.  I have to say the grilled chili lime corn on the cob sounds terrific!

They have a number of daily specials, along with a children’s menu. I should mention the dinner menu includes other great items not on the lunch menu that includes a East Coast jambalaya, pulled pork, buttermilk fried chicken, grilled sirloin steak to just name a few, not to mention their house burger with cheddar, carmelized onion and heirloom tomatoes.

Although we did not order dessert, I know Robert’s Maine Grill and Market is known for their blueberry crumble a la mode. This comes in two sizes and  if you don’t want that there are plenty of others to choose from including whoopie pies, brownie sundaes and cheesecake.

Anything you order at Robert’s Maine Grill and Market,  I have no doubt will be delicious.  I am ready to go back!
They have a full website  http://robertsmainegrill.com/ with more information, so take some time out and visit Robert’s Maine Grill and Market. You will love it as much as we do!

Enjoy!