Ruth and Wimpy's Restaurant

Ruth and Wimpy's serves straightforward seafood and comfort food in Ellsworth, drawing both locals and travelers looking for a casual meal without pretense. The dining room is decked out with vintage cars and license plates, and the kitchen turns out homemade desserts daily. It's the kind of place where you come for lobster dinners and blueberry pie, not for fine dining.

• Homemade desserts made fresh daily from scratch.
• Maine Lobster Bloody Mary with actual lobster claw garnish.
• Fair prices for seafood dinners and casual diner fare.
• Warm, genuine service and plenty of free parking.

The Maine Lobster Bloody Mary is worth ordering if you drink. Start with fried olives or onion rings if they're available. For mains, the seafood fettuccine (lobster, shrimp, haddock, scallops in white sauce) comes generously portioned, and a whole lobster dinner is solid if the kitchen's on. Skip anything that sounds like it came premade. Close with the warm Maine blueberry pie or the chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting, both made in house.

A casual diner room with vintage cars and license plates decorating the walls. It can get loud during busy times, especially if there's no background music.

It works best if you're in the area and want a casual sit-down without driving far, or if you're after their homemade desserts and Maine lobster cocktails. Go in with diner expectations, not fine-dining ones. Don't show up hungry for a showstopping meal, but do show up if you want decent food at fair prices and a genuine welcome from the staff.

Fans praise the homemade desserts and fair prices, along with the genuine welcome from staff. One recent visitor called it 'the greatest place we have eaten yet' if you want 'great food, great service and a diner atmosphere.' Others have found portions small or quality inconsistent, so mileage varies depending on what you order and when you visit.