Love this place! Very cozy bar/restaurant and a great find in the off season. They've got dollar bills pinned to the walls - and they offer magic markers and thumbtacks for anyone who chooses to leave their mark. The beers are delicious and the food was great. We loved the potatoe skins with cheddar, bacon and other good things. The fish and chips were were excellent and the chicken tenders satisfied our younger diner. My husband noticed someone having the bangers and mash at a nearby table and wants to go back before we leave Maine. The wait staff and people in the bar were warm and friendly. Highly recommend.
Mary C.
Whenever I am in Maine, I make it a point to visit this establishment. We love the fish and chips. Service was good. Food was good. If you eat here or stop for a drink do not sit at the top of the steps. The smell of grease will stay on you all day. They prepare the food downstairs and must not have good ventilation. It is best to sit outside when the weather allows. Sit by the front door if eating inside so you stay out of the path of the grease fumes. Staff is friendly. We will visit here again when we can eat outdoors.
Rodrigo C
Service was A1, they were full but very organized. Loved the place and the apetizers. would definately go back. The beers were great too!
NHjo
This time I finally had the French onion soup, which was excellent and is one of the menu items they're known for. The Guinness was great, as usual. The pub was festively decorated for the Christmas holiday.
Rebecca K.
What a cozy charming spot! The ceilings are low but I'm 5'2 so fine for me! Men over 6' were ducking! There are dollar bills everywhere. Service was great. I had French onion soup. Piping hot savory onions and yummy cheese. My son had fish and chips. Fish wasn't seasoned well but the fries. The fries. So crispy and yummy. Give it a try!
Mark H
Stopped in about mid-afternoon. Greeted by friendly staff. Lots of choices on the menu. Started with the French onion soup which was very hearty. My wife had a baked haddock entree. They offered a meat loaf special which I jumped on being a big fan of comfort food. Both meals were delicious!
Mick C
My wife and I decided to try Ryan’s for the first time this past week. We chose to attend for dinner and the food was wonderful. I had one of the best pot roast dinners I’ve had in a long time, and my wife said the same about her seafood stuffed haddock. We met the owner son Kyle, who was very friendly. We will definitely return next year when we visit Kennebunkport.
Cathy H
After a wonderful experience last summer, we returned expecting the same. One waitress told us we could take any seat outside. We chose a table but another waitress stopped us telling us that we couldn't sit there, that it was a table for 6 even though it was a small round table with 3 chairs. When I asked if she was saying that we couldn't sit there, she confirmed that we needed to move to a different table. She was rude and abrasive. We left and chose to dine elsewhere. Tracy, the manager (owner?) was understanding but didn't rectify the situation. Choose to spend your money elsewhere. There are plenty of other restaurants in KBKPT with polite and accommodating wait staff.
grammyp3
We are not from Maine, but do love to spend time in Kennebunkport. There are many fine choices for dining out while there, but we have a definite favorite … Ryan’s Corner House! It is not just a fun, charming Irish Pub (well, it IS that, but it is SO much more than that!) … the food is delicious (our favorites are the Cottage Pie and the Fish and Chips), they do Guinness just like it is done in Ireland and the atmosphere there just draws you in. But even better, the fun comes from all the folks there. Stacy is an owner and she is the best! Wonderful Irish humor and she seems to thrive on meeting and chatting with everyone, wants to hear your story and has more than a few to share! So much laughter and fun going on at the bar and a nice patio if you would like to enjoy some of the nicer weather. HIGHLY recommend time at Ryan’s!
Dayna Price
The only spot in the port for late night food!!! Really good hot dogsVegetarian options: Vegan hot dogs
Went for black and tans, at Ryan's. The place is covered with dollar bills that customers have pinned to the walls and ceilings. It was fun to see bills that our family has pinned over the years! Always a good time and great place to meet locals as well as out of towners. It you are in Kennebunkport, make this one a stop.
CoachK2525
What a great experience! Food, atmosphere, layout, staff!!...All top shelf. Such a fun place with great menu and staff. Is a great hole in wall that will look forward to enjoying again in future!
Karen W.
We have been coming here for many years now and have always enjoyed it. Tonight was definitely an exception. I ordered a watermelon martini and when it came, it was not filled to the top. After taking a few sips of it, it was not good at all. A couple other people at our table sipped it also and said it didn't even have a watermelon flavor. We told our waitress and she got me another drink. My husband's cheeseburger was ordered medium rare and it came out well done. Our friend ordered chicken wings and they were overcooked and tasteless. Also, all our food came out at different times and not all at the same time.Upon receiving our bill the waitress did not take the watermelon martini off the bill. When we politely asked if it would be deducted off the bill, she replied that I had drank half of it.As an owner of a food establishment for 20 years, I would always want my customers to be satisfied, no matter what the cost for the restaurant. It was very shocking to all of us for the waitress not to just take the drink off the bill as a common courtesy to a customer.We will not be patronizing this restaurant again.
Liz B.
Excellent fish and chips on a dog friendly patio in the lower village! We stopped by this evening and grabbed a great table overlooking Western Avenue with our two frenchies. Our server treated us quickly and was super friendly. She had drinks, menus and a fresh bowl of water for the pups before we knew it. The fish and chips were excellent! The haddock filet was big and perfectly fried in a delicious beer batter. The fries were crisp and delicious and it was a great meal. We'll be back with the pups for sure!
whitchurchsue
We sat outside and inside and got the same perfect service from Tracey and her team. It is a wonderful place to sit and watch the World go by or inside (when it was raining!) had a lovely home cooked shepherd’s pie and veg. Just delicious.
Love this place! Very cozy bar/restaurant and a great find in the off season. They've got dollar bills pinned to the walls - and they offer magic markers and thumbtacks for anyone who chooses to leave their mark. The beers are delicious and the food was great. We loved the potatoe skins with cheddar, bacon and other good things. The fish and chips were were excellent and the chicken tenders satisfied our younger diner. My husband noticed someone having the bangers and mash at a nearby table and wants to go back before we leave Maine. The wait staff and people in the bar were warm and friendly. Highly recommend.
Whenever I am in Maine, I make it a point to visit this establishment. We love the fish and chips. Service was good. Food was good. If you eat here or stop for a drink do not sit at the top of the steps. The smell of grease will stay on you all day. They prepare the food downstairs and must not have good ventilation. It is best to sit outside when the weather allows. Sit by the front door if eating inside so you stay out of the path of the grease fumes. Staff is friendly. We will visit here again when we can eat outdoors.
Service was A1, they were full but very organized. Loved the place and the apetizers. would definately go back. The beers were great too!
This time I finally had the French onion soup, which was excellent and is one of the menu items they're known for. The Guinness was great, as usual. The pub was festively decorated for the Christmas holiday.
What a cozy charming spot! The ceilings are low but I'm 5'2 so fine for me! Men over 6' were ducking! There are dollar bills everywhere. Service was great. I had French onion soup. Piping hot savory onions and yummy cheese. My son had fish and chips. Fish wasn't seasoned well but the fries. The fries. So crispy and yummy. Give it a try!
Stopped in about mid-afternoon. Greeted by friendly staff. Lots of choices on the menu. Started with the French onion soup which was very hearty. My wife had a baked haddock entree. They offered a meat loaf special which I jumped on being a big fan of comfort food. Both meals were delicious!
My wife and I decided to try Ryan’s for the first time this past week. We chose to attend for dinner and the food was wonderful. I had one of the best pot roast dinners I’ve had in a long time, and my wife said the same about her seafood stuffed haddock. We met the owner son Kyle, who was very friendly. We will definitely return next year when we visit Kennebunkport.
After a wonderful experience last summer, we returned expecting the same. One waitress told us we could take any seat outside. We chose a table but another waitress stopped us telling us that we couldn't sit there, that it was a table for 6 even though it was a small round table with 3 chairs. When I asked if she was saying that we couldn't sit there, she confirmed that we needed to move to a different table. She was rude and abrasive. We left and chose to dine elsewhere. Tracy, the manager (owner?) was understanding but didn't rectify the situation. Choose to spend your money elsewhere. There are plenty of other restaurants in KBKPT with polite and accommodating wait staff.
We are not from Maine, but do love to spend time in Kennebunkport. There are many fine choices for dining out while there, but we have a definite favorite … Ryan’s Corner House! It is not just a fun, charming Irish Pub (well, it IS that, but it is SO much more than that!) … the food is delicious (our favorites are the Cottage Pie and the Fish and Chips), they do Guinness just like it is done in Ireland and the atmosphere there just draws you in. But even better, the fun comes from all the folks there. Stacy is an owner and she is the best! Wonderful Irish humor and she seems to thrive on meeting and chatting with everyone, wants to hear your story and has more than a few to share! So much laughter and fun going on at the bar and a nice patio if you would like to enjoy some of the nicer weather. HIGHLY recommend time at Ryan’s!
The only spot in the port for late night food!!! Really good hot dogsVegetarian options: Vegan hot dogs
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Went for black and tans, at Ryan's. The place is covered with dollar bills that customers have pinned to the walls and ceilings. It was fun to see bills that our family has pinned over the years! Always a good time and great place to meet locals as well as out of towners. It you are in Kennebunkport, make this one a stop.
What a great experience! Food, atmosphere, layout, staff!!...All top shelf. Such a fun place with great menu and staff. Is a great hole in wall that will look forward to enjoying again in future!
We have been coming here for many years now and have always enjoyed it. Tonight was definitely an exception. I ordered a watermelon martini and when it came, it was not filled to the top. After taking a few sips of it, it was not good at all. A couple other people at our table sipped it also and said it didn't even have a watermelon flavor. We told our waitress and she got me another drink. My husband's cheeseburger was ordered medium rare and it came out well done. Our friend ordered chicken wings and they were overcooked and tasteless. Also, all our food came out at different times and not all at the same time.Upon receiving our bill the waitress did not take the watermelon martini off the bill. When we politely asked if it would be deducted off the bill, she replied that I had drank half of it.As an owner of a food establishment for 20 years, I would always want my customers to be satisfied, no matter what the cost for the restaurant. It was very shocking to all of us for the waitress not to just take the drink off the bill as a common courtesy to a customer.We will not be patronizing this restaurant again.
Excellent fish and chips on a dog friendly patio in the lower village! We stopped by this evening and grabbed a great table overlooking Western Avenue with our two frenchies. Our server treated us quickly and was super friendly. She had drinks, menus and a fresh bowl of water for the pups before we knew it. The fish and chips were excellent! The haddock filet was big and perfectly fried in a delicious beer batter. The fries were crisp and delicious and it was a great meal. We'll be back with the pups for sure!
We sat outside and inside and got the same perfect service from Tracey and her team. It is a wonderful place to sit and watch the World go by or inside (when it was raining!) had a lovely home cooked shepherd’s pie and veg. Just delicious.