Bessie's - Ogunquit

*I can only speak to the BAR area in this review as I did not eat in the restaurant* Low-key and very casual, this bar in the center of Ogunquit caters to read more *I can only speak to the BAR area in this review as I did not eat in the restaurant* Low-key and very casual, this bar in the center of Ogunquit caters to

Walked into a nearly empty dining room and stood in the doorway for an awkward amount of time--two servers eyeballed us while walking past multiple times read more Walked into a nearly empty dining room and stood in the doorway for an awkward amount of time--two servers eyeballed us while walking past multiple times

Sat down to a very sticky table that needed (re?)cleaning. Our waitress was really nice, just barely spoke any English at all (needed help answering if the read more Sat down to a very sticky table that needed (re?)cleaning. Our waitress was really nice, just barely spoke any English at all (needed help answering if the

This place is nice, but a bit odd. From the outside I didn't not expect a diner on the inside but that's exactly what it is. From the decor to the counter seati... read more This place is nice, but a bit odd. From the outside I didn't not expect a diner on the inside but that's exactly what it is. From the decor to the counter seating to the tiny glasses of juice to the staff 100% a diner. The food was tasty (we had nachos and 2 salads) and happy hour was a plus. What was strange about the salads is that they were piled high on these long, oval plates which didn't serve well to cut/mix/eat the salad. Otherwise, the staff was friendly (if not a bit old school) and the restaurant was clean.

Nothing else in the area was open the day after thanksgiving. Food was ok. Service was very good. The waitress was honest that the corned beef was from a can. D... read more Nothing else in the area was open the day after thanksgiving. Food was ok. Service was very good. The waitress was honest that the corned beef was from a can. Doesn't warrant a visit from Guy Fieri. You shouldn't go out of your way either.