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Eat & drink in Kittery

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Kittery has 10 local food & drink spots in our guide: Bob's Clam Hut (A Route 1 institution since 1956. Fresh-off-the-bo…); Anju Noodle Bar (Innovative Asian-style dishes — roasted eggplant, …); Festina Lente (Rustic-meets-upscale Italian in the heart of Kitte…); When Pigs Fly Pizzeria (Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizza from the famous …).

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When Pigs Fly Pizzeria
Restaurants · Kittery

When Pigs Fly Pizzeria

Known for their legendary artisan breads, When Pigs Fly expanded into Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizza and it was a game-changer. Their Kittery Foreside location is the perfect spot for a casual family dinner with some of the best dough on the Seacoast.

“Wood-fired everything, from bread to pizza.”

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Food & Drink

Bob's Clam Hut

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A Route 1 institution since 1956. Fresh-off-the-boat fried clams, lobster rolls, and seafood platters served roadside. Worth the line every time.

SeafoodCasualOutdoor Seating
315 US Route 1, Kittery, ME Call Website →

Anju Noodle Bar

$$

Innovative Asian-style dishes — roasted eggplant, duck yakisoba, Shoyu ramen — in a trendy Kittery Foreside space. Creative cocktails and a rotating specials menu.

Asian FusionRamenCraft Cocktails
7 Wallingford Square, Kittery, ME Call Website →

Festina Lente

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Rustic-meets-upscale Italian in the heart of Kittery Foreside. Fresh pasta, locally sourced ingredients, and a warm neighborhood atmosphere that keeps regulars coming back.

ItalianDate NightFresh Pasta
2 Walker St, Kittery, ME Call Website →

When Pigs Fly Pizzeria

$$

Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizza from the famous artisan bread makers. Fresh mozzarella made in-house daily. Perfect for families.

PizzaFamily FriendlyWood-Fired
460 US Route 1, Kittery, ME Call Website →

The Black Birch

$$

Sophisticated gastropub with farm-to-fork fare, craft cocktails, curated wines, and a rotating tap list. Small plates and hearty mains in a cozy Foreside setting.

GastropubCraft CocktailsFarm to Table
2 Government St, Kittery, ME Call Website →

Warren's Lobster House

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A Kittery landmark since 1940. Waterfront lobster, seafood, and prime rib with Piscataqua River views. The 60-foot salad bar is legendary.

LobsterWaterfrontClassic
11 Water St, Kittery, ME Call Website →

Tributary Brewing Company

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Small-batch craft brewery founded by legendary brewer Tod Mott (of Tributary Ale fame). Rotating taps in a relaxed taproom — some of the best beer on the Seacoast.

Craft BeerBreweryLocal Favorite
10 Shapleigh Rd, Kittery, ME Call Website →

The Wallingford Dram

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Kittery's craft-cocktail destination. Classic and inventive cocktails from skilled mixologists in a stylish Foreside space.

Cocktail BarDate NightCraft Spirits
7 Wallingford Square, Kittery, ME Website →

Coffee & Breakfast

Beach Pea Baking Co.

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On summer mornings, the porch is prime real estate. Rustic artisan breads, flaky pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and strong coffee. A Kittery institution.

BakeryBreakfastArtisan Bread
53 State Rd, Kittery, ME Call Website →

Lil's Cafe & Vinyl Vault

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Tucked inside an old bank at Wallingford Square. Scratch-made baked goods, lunch, and coffee — plus a vinyl record collection in the bank's former vault. Their classic cruller is l…

CafeVinyl RecordsBrunch
7 Wallingford Square, Kittery, ME Call Website →