Any good food in Biddeford, Maine or surrounding?

[chowdah95]

I'm going to visit my cousin who lives in Biddeford, ME. Sadly, he's a pretty picky eater and not in a good way. He's a meat and potatoes kinda guy an can only recommend chain restaurants.

Save me! Are there any decent non-chains on the Southern coast that serve American or Italian fare?

[bewley]

Jewel of India in downtown Biddeford has excellent food, the burrito place (Bebe's) around the corner is pretty good as well.

[Earle]

Im not sure how much driving you want to do but there is a nice place for dinner in Ogunquit called Johnathan's. Its located on Bourne Lane, right next to the Meadowmerer resort on Rt.1 Diversified menu. and not to expensive. Hope this helps.

[nixienox]

I enjoyed Spurwink Kitchen, not for the fine food, but for the frozen in time ambiance. I can see where a bad meal would put you off. If Kennebunk is not too far afield for you I think the deserts and sandwiches at http://www.cheriesbakery.com/winter/i... are good. Friends have recommended the Wayfarer Restaurant in Cape Porpoise (a Sunday roast sort of place it was described). And last summer I had a very, very good, but expensive meal at Pier 77, also in Cape Porpoise.

[Harp00n]

You're right, Spurwinks isn't Haute cuisine. I described it as "a 50's throwback". But if you read the OP it's certainly a slice above a chain and still has "meat & potatoes". For a guy that can "only" recommend chain restaurants it's a place he'd be comfortable in, I think. :-)

[gastrognome]

Im not exactly sure where biddeford is , but someone mentioned Ogunquit and I really like Arrows restaraunt, located just out of town in Ogunquit. It ranges from expensive to exorbitant if you let them talk you into a diffrent wine with each course.
Its good eats though the best time to eat there is probably in autumn when there garden is in full swing. Make sure to eat some of the local scallops if they are in season.

Oh yeah and governors, in my opinion is good for breakfast, and maybe some classic maine desserts,or a clam or shrimp roll, but otherwise is a pretty nasty chain restaraunt.

[Infomaniac]

I can't think of the name, but there used to be a nice restaurant and bakery in Biddeford. It used to be located next to a used goods store. May have been part of a small chain of these places in Maine. They used to have a toy train running around the place, and fresh baked goods for sale inside.

Does anyone remember the name of this place, and are they still in the area.

[irwin]

ARE YOU THINKING OF 'GOVERNORS' ?

[Infomaniac]

YES...thats the name of it.
Are they still around?

[HDinCentralME]

Yes, Governor's is still around with locations (according to their website): So. Portland, Lewiston, Waterville, Old Town, Bangor, Houlton, and Presque Isle. www.governorsrestaurant.com

[irwin]

Governors----paper plates, fried food, hack wait staff.....
Good for breakfast and deserts only

[im hungry]

the kerryman is on rt 1 we havent been there in years but we did go like 3 yrs in a row like 10 yrs ago it was pretty good new england pub food ,great steamers, great lobster pie etc. is it still open?

[Harp00n]

That would be my description of The Kerrymen, exactly. We used to go there with friends that didn't want to go anywhere else. Well that and the Lucky Logger for an Old School Breakfast, which is/was, good as well.

[Win]

Is the kerrymen Pub the one on Rt 1 in Biddeford?

[thegolferbitch]

TONS....how much do you want to spend?

Anjon's in Scarborough Maine has good Italian. They're right on rte 1. That's sort of more expensive, as are Joe Allen in Ogunquit (love it there) and the White Barn Inn in Kennebunkport. Joe Allen and the White Barn have more regional/American fare.

More affordable but still good are my beloved Marcia's Mexican (they also have American stuff) in Wells, and the Bull and Claw in Wells. Bull & Claw sounds like it'd be a very cousin-friendly place. I'm sure other CH'ers will chime in as well.

[Harp00n]

Well since the cousin's been described as a "meat & potatoes kinda guy" my 1st rec would be The Steakhouse in Wells. It's not a chain and is well regarded locally. Here's the link;
http://www.the-steakhouse.com/

In addition, we have Buffleheads at Hill Beach, in Biddeford. This is a terrific place that should be able to please any tastes. Here's that link;
http://www.buffleheadsrestaurant.com/

The Jewel of India, also in Biddeford and obviously more adventurous, is the best Indian, IMO, in Maine. The link is;
http://www.thejewelofindia.com/

The Spurwink Country Kitchen, overlooking the Spurwink River at beautiful Higgin's Beach, in Scarborough. It's a 50's throw-back that's doesn't have a liquor license but makes good, honest, hearty food like your Auntie used to serve on those Sunday visits. Finally, here's that link;
http://spurwinkcountrykitchen.com/

Aside to "TGB". I still await your reply to my answer & counter questions regards the Ron's Landing posts. :-)

[Win]

The Steakhouse is closed for the season.

[Harp00n]

Oops, thanks for the heads up! On the same subject, is the Kerrymen Pub still in business? I could open their website.

[Harp00n]

That's "couldn't" open their website.

[Harp00n]

Hopefully, LOL, this the last post to myself on this thread! Mike, from Spurwink's returned my email inquiry today as to when, if ever, they'd acquire a license. He assures me that they do, indeed, now have a beer & wine license. They just haven't gotten around to updating their website. Ah, laid back Maine, you gotta love it.

[irwin]

Had Corned Beef and Cabbage last summer at Spurwink and it was truly the worst corned beef I have ever had. I also did not enjoy the 16 year old wait staff who only wanted to talk on their cell phones or boyfriends.
I will never go back.

[Harp00n]

Sorry to hear that Irwin but I can truthfully say that I've never had less than a good meal there. Nor has anyone else that I've spoken to....go figure.

[humin]

Harpoon,

Spot on regarding the Jewell of India. Could be the best Indian food in the north east? At least the closest to what I've had in the UK.

Buffleheads is another good suggestion.

Last time I was there I was really disappointed, but Litchfields in Wells used to be a good spot. It's a meat and potatoes kind of place that is open year round. I would go to Litchfields before the Bull and Claw, even now. B&C has always sucked, IMHO.

[MangiaMuse]

Jewel of India is decent, but I disagree that it is the best Indian in Maine. It is on par with the other Indian places in Maine.

[Harp00n]

I just noted your reply, so sorry for my delayed response. "On par with other", would you elaborate a little more please. Because if you know of any as good or better, which I haven't found, I'm sure all the Hounds would like to know about them. TIA