Restaurants in Wells, Maine
23 places in our Wells dining inventory. More about Wells · Hotels in Wells
Mile Road is a useful starting point for a Wells meal, with Batson River Fish Camp and Billy’s Chowder House offering different directions. Post Road supplies Spinnakers and other choices along the town’s road corridor. Decide whether food belongs with the beach outing or with a journey through town. Keep the exact address and cuisine together; a seafood meal and a casual road stop need different shortlists even when both are described simply as eating in Wells.
Choosing a restaurant in Wells
Wells, Maine, has 8 seafood restaurant listings, 2 restaurant listings, 1 diner listing, 1 donut shop listing, 1 steakhouse listing, 1 bar & grill listing, 1 pizzeria listing, 1 seafood market listing, 1 irish pub listing, 1 family restaurant listing, 1 caterer & cafe listing, 1 thai restaurant listing, 1 brewpub listing, 1 bistro & chocolate shop listing, 1 takeout restaurant listing, 1 barbecue food truck listing, 1 burger restaurant listing in this directory. Compare the cuisine labels, addresses and individual features before choosing where to eat.

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Donut shop
Wells
Congdon's Doughnuts
Housemade donuts and breakfast sandwiches in a Wells institution with a drive-through line that moves fast.

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Chocolate shop
Wells
The Bistro at R&R Chocolate
Chocolate shop bistro in Wells with killer sandwiches, house-made pastries, and cannolis that keep people coming back.

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Takeout restaurant
Wells
Meserve's Market
Thin-crust pizza and hearty subs in Wells, stop in for meatballs or roast beef.

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Restaurant
Wells
Sea Salt Fry Company
Smash burgers and hand-cut fries in Wells, run by a chef who treats every plate like it matters.

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Seafood restaurant
Wells
Fisherman's Catch Restaurant
Rustic seafood shack in Wells with lobster rolls, fried haddock, and a trolley car dining room.

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Market
Wells
Wells Beach Lobster Pound
Fresh lobster and rolls at Wells Beach, cracked and split for easy eating, plus homemade chips.

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Caterer
Wells
For the Love of Food + Drink at Saltwater Farm
Wells caterer Wendy and team craft personalized wedding menus with fresh, creative dishes and full-service coordination.

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Diner
Wells
Maine Diner and Gift Shop
Wells diner serving lobster pie, fried seafood, and blueberry pie in a classic, no-frills setting.

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Steak house
Wells
The Steakhouse
Upscale steaks and surf-and-turf in Wells, with full dinners and a strong cocktail program.

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Seafood restaurant
Wells
Hobbs Harborside Restaurant
Waterfront seafood spot in Wells with calamari, lobster, and harbor views from every seat.

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Pizza restaurant
Wells
Seacoast Pizza & Pasta
NY-style and Sicilian pizza that regulars drive out of their way for, plus red-sauce pastas and fresh tiramisu.

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Family restaurant
Wells
Horizons Family Restaurant
Classic breakfast diner in Wells serving fluffy pancakes, lobster Benedict, and coffee cake muffins since 1995.

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Thai restaurant
Wells
Mekhong Thai Wells
Thai cooking in Wells with grilled salmon and curry dishes that satisfy first-timers and regulars alike.

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Seafood restaurant
Wells
Mike's Clam Shack
Casual seafood shack in Wells slinging massive fried clams, lobster rolls, and steaks.

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Seafood restaurant
Wells
Billy's Chowder House
Classic Maine seafood spot in Wells with award-winning clam chowder and baked stuffed lobster.

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American restaurant
Wells
Litchfield's Bar and Grill
Lively Wells spot serving fried clams, steak tips, and fresh lobster rolls with live music on the patio.

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Irish pub
Wells
Féile Restaurant and Pub
Irish pub in a Federal-era tavern with burgers, shepherd's pie, and live music on weekends.

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Restaurant
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Bitter End
Walk-in seafood spot in Wells with crispy fried clams, pan-seared cod, and cocktails that know what they're doing.

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Restaurant
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Stutesys Pub & Grille
Wells seafood pub with fried fish specials, wings, and chowder. Casual sports bar vibe.

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Seafood restaurant
Wells
The New England House Seafood & Sports Bar
Wells seafood spot with clams, shrimp, ribs, and a roaring fireplace. Local crowd, clean, friendly staff.

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Seafood restaurant
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Brown's Clam Shanty
Seafood shack in Wells slinging fried clams, lobster rolls, and crispy scallops.

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Brewpub
Wells
Batson River Fish Camp
Brewpub in Wells serving craft beer and seafood in a rustic hunting lodge setting.

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American restaurant
Wells
Bull N' Claw
Old-school surf 'n' turf spot in Wells with a fresh salad bar and a famous two-foot lobster roll.
Compare restaurants in Wells
| Name | Editorial type | Street or area | From the listing |
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| Maine Diner and Gift Shop | Diner | 2265 Post Rd | Maine Diner and Gift Shop is a traditional diner on Post Road in Wells, Maine. Lobster pie, chowder and fried clams sit beside omelets and chicken pot pie, with blueberry pie finishing many meals. |
| Congdon's Doughnuts | Donut Shop | 1090 Post Rd | Congdon's Doughnuts: Donut shop in Wells Guest rating: 4.8 · 4066 reviews. Congdon's has been the donut standard in Wells, Maine for years, and the 4.8-star rating tells you why. |
| Mike's Clam Shack | Seafood Restaurant | 1150 Post Rd | Mike's Clam Shack is a sprawling, no-frills seafood spot in Wells where locals and tourists crowd in for fried clams, lobster rolls, and straightforward American fare. The kitchen moves fast even when the place is packed. |
| Billy's Chowder House | Seafood Restaurant | 216 Mile Rd | Creamy clam chowder, baked stuffed lobster and fried haddock make this a classic coastal meal. The causeway setting brings the water close to the dining room on the way to Wells Beach. |
| The Steakhouse | Steakhouse | 1205 Post Rd | The kitchen turns out proper steaks cooked to order, rich crab cakes, and scallops that justify the price tag. Sides come with every entree. |
| Bull N' Claw | Seafood Restaurant | 2270 Post Rd | Bull N' Claw is an old-school surf-and-turf restaurant on Post Road in Wells, Maine. A two-foot lobster roll and a well-stocked soup and salad bar are defining dishes, alongside prime rib, baked haddock and maple pork chops. |
| Fisherman's Catch Restaurant | Seafood Restaurant | 134 Harbor Rd | Fisherman's Catch Restaurant is a seafood restaurant on Harbor Road in Wells, Maine, with marsh views and a trolley-car dining room. Lobster rolls, fried haddock sandwiches, crab and steamers keep the menu rooted in coastal food. |
| Hobbs Harborside Restaurant | Seafood Restaurant | 352 Harbor Rd | Hobbs Harborside Restaurant is a waterfront seafood restaurant on Harbor Road in Wells, Maine. Calamari, bacon-wrapped scallops and lobster dishes come with views of the harbor, while chicken cordon bleu gives the menu a land-based option. |
| The New England House Seafood & Sports Bar | Restaurant | 124 Post Rd | The New England House is a broad-shouldered seafood and sports bar on the Wells, Maine strip where locals pull up a stool and families settle in for a meal. They move fast through clams, shrimp, lobster pasta, and ribs, but also nail breakfast and burgers. |
| Litchfield's Bar and Grill | Bar & Grill | 2135 Post Rd | Litchfield's Bar and Grill is a lively restaurant on Post Road in Wells, Maine. Steak tips, fried clams, raw oysters and lobster rolls share a broad menu, with roast beef rolls offering another hearty choice. |
| Seacoast Pizza & Pasta | Pizzeria | 901 Post Rd | Casual and no-frills, with a clean, simple interior and comfortable outside seating. It gets packed, especially when they're open, but service stays friendly and the wait moves steadily. |
| Wells Beach Lobster Pound | Seafood Market | 321 Webhannet Dr, Wells | Wells Beach Lobster Pound in Wells, Maine, is a working seafood market where you order at the counter and eat at picnic tables overlooking the ocean. The lobster arrives already cracked and split, the clam chowder is creamy and loaded, and the homemade chips actually taste like potatoes. |
| Féile Restaurant and Pub | Irish Pub | 1619 Post Road | Féile Restaurant and Pub is an Irish pub in a Federal-era tavern on Post Road in Wells, Maine. Shepherd’s pie, bangers and burgers share the menu with nachos and other pub food. |
| Brown's Clam Shanty | Seafood Restaurant | 198 Post Rd | Brown's Clam Shanty is a seafood restaurant on Post Road in Wells, Maine. Lightly battered clams and scallops, lobster rolls and homemade onion rings suit a straightforward coastal lunch or dinner. |
| Horizons Family Restaurant | Family Restaurant | 35 Mile Rd | Horizons Family Restaurant: Family restaurant in Wells Guest rating: 4.5 · 561 reviews. Horizons is a white-boarded breakfast and brunch spot in Wells, Maine that's been doing the same thing for three decades, eggs, pancakes, French toast, and coffee served in a warm, unpretentious diner setting. |
| For the Love of Food + Drink at Saltwater Farm | Caterer & Cafe | 411 Post Rd | For the Love of Food + Drink is a caterer and cafe at Saltwater Farm on Post Road in Wells, Maine. Personalized menus, fresh cooking and full-service coordination are central to its weddings and family celebrations. |
| Bitter End | Seafood Restaurant | 2118 Post Rd | Bitter End is a seafood restaurant on Post Road in Wells, Maine, with fried whole-belly clams, pan-seared fish and cocktails. Mussels Provençal, crab cakes and truffle shoestring fries broaden the menu. |
| Mekhong Thai Wells | Thai Restaurant | 162 Post Rd | Mekhong Thai Wells: Thai restaurant in Wells Guest rating: 4.5 · 420 reviews. Mekhong Thai sits in Wells, Maine serving solid Thai food to a mix of locals and visitors hunting something different from the seafood-heavy coast. |
| Spinnakers Restaurant | Seafood Restaurant | 139 Post Road | Spinnakers Restaurant: Seafood Restaurant in Wells Guest rating: 4.4 · 401 reviews. Spinnakers is a casual seafood spot in Wells, Maine that's built a reputation on hand-cut fries and fresh lobster. |
| Stutesys Pub & Grille | Restaurant | 52 Post Rd | Stutesys is a straightforward neighborhood pub in Wells, Maine where locals come for fried haddock specials and steak tips. The kitchen runs a short, unfussy menu of seafood, burgers, and sandwiches, backed by a solid draft list. |
| Batson River Fish Camp | Brewpub | 73 Mile Rd | House-brewed craft beers, fish and chips, truffle fries and wings anchor the menu in a rustic hunting-lodge setting. The room has a lively, social feel, with the bar offering a different pace from a full table meal. |
| The Bistro at R&R Chocolate | Bistro & Chocolate Shop | 913 Post Rd | The Bistro at R&R Chocolate is a sandwich bistro and chocolate shop on Post Road in Wells, Maine. Chicken Caesar sandwiches, house-made pastries and cannoli share the counter with chocolates. |
| Meserve's Market | Takeout Restaurant | 586 Quarry Road | Meserve's Market: Takeout restaurant in Wells Guest rating: 4.7 · 77 reviews. Meserve's Market in Wells, Maine, is a Wells takeout spot that does pizza and sandwiches with real care. |
| Texas Grace Kitchen | Barbecue Food Truck | 1574 Post Rd | Texas Grace Kitchen is a barbecue food truck in Wells, Maine, serving pulled pork tacos and brisket sandwiches at 1574 Post Road. The outdoor, trailer-based format keeps the meal casual, with generous portions and a focus on smoked meat. |
| Sea Salt Fry Company | Burger Restaurant | 231 Post Rd | Sea Salt Fry Company is a new spot in Wells where the owner chef, Norman, cooks confident, straightforward food without pretense. You'll find locals and summer visitors eating smash burgers, filet mignon, and crispy fries in a place that punches above its casual name. |
Common questions
What kinds of restaurants are listed in Wells?
Diner, Donut Shop, Seafood Restaurant, Steakhouse, Restaurant, Bar & Grill, Pizzeria, Seafood Market, Irish Pub, Family Restaurant, Caterer & Cafe, Thai Restaurant, Brewpub, Bistro & Chocolate Shop, Takeout Restaurant, Barbecue Food Truck, Burger Restaurant are represented. The comparison table identifies the type of each individual place.
Where are the listed places in Wells?
Maine Diner and Gift Shop is at 2265 Post Rd; Congdon's Doughnuts is at 1090 Post Rd; Mike's Clam Shack is at 1150 Post Rd.
Which places list parking?
For the Love of Food + Drink at Saltwater Farm: Free parking.
What can I expect at Mike's Clam Shack?
Mike's Clam Shack is a sprawling, no-frills seafood spot in Wells where locals and tourists crowd in for fried clams, lobster rolls, and straightforward American fare. The kitchen moves fast even when the place is packed.