Wednesday, April 04, 2007

Great food with home style cooking at it' best

Many of the restaurants have reopened for the season so it's only natural that we test the waters before recommending them to you, our loyal guests. Last week was the opening of the Wayfarer located on the Pier Road in the Cape Porpoise section of Kennebunkport. Sue and I remember going there when we first moved to the area back in the early 80's. We always enjoyed the food and found it be a place many of the local townspeople frequented. It's unpretentious, a little place with booths, tables and counter one can sit on a stool and chat with the person next to you . All the food is home cooked with the exception of a few desserts. They do not have liquor license so it's BYOB and they gladly supply the opener and glasses. The menu is quite diverse with something for everyone and you'll generally find two specials each night.
Now for the good part. I had Crab Cakes with mashed potatoes and a cup of haddock chowda ( that's how we spell it in Maine) and Sue had baked stuffed shrimp with mashed potatoes. They served hot rolls however salad is an extra if one wanted it. The prices on the menu were very reasonable ranging from the mid teens to the low twenties. There was plenty of food on the plates and no one goes away hungry. Everything was outstanding and cooked to perfection. I have to admit, for the first night back from their vacation they have not lost their touch!

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