Ruth & Wimpy's Kitchen

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792 US Highway 1
Hancock, ME 04640
+1 (207) 422-3723
http://www.ruthandwimpys.com

Ruth & Wimpy's Kitchen is a family-owned and operated restaurant in Hancock, Maine, celebrated for its fresh-caught lobster and seafood dishes cooked over wood-burning cookers since 1989. With over 32 lobster combinations and a diverse menu offering pastas, burgers, salads, and soups, it's a cherished destination for both locals and visitors from around the world.

The restaurant also boasts a unique ambiance with various collections of license plates, signs, and car memorabilia on display, making it a fun stop for car enthusiasts. Guests are also encouraged to take photos with Wilbur, the restaurant's impressive 11-foot lobster mascot located outside the establishment.

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Angelica F.
8/20/2025

Friendly excellent service. There was a lobster special $19.95. Delicious dessert too.

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Neil K.
8/1/2025

Not many choices in the area our hotel suggested we try this place. Don't expect fine dining this is a roadside Downeast eatery with local seafood and hamburgers on the menu. A Lobster Roll...

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Cheryl P.
10/4/2025

A lot of menus choices. Unacceptable hostess service. Ignore us and berated other wait staff. Food was average. Desert was good. Unique decor.

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Emma M.
7/11/2025

Service was great. Food was just ok, nothing special, some dishes were pretty bland. Not many restaurants around Hancock so was why we went.

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Nancy R.
8/24/2025

Food was not great stuffed haddock was very bland maybe frozen. Staff friendly. Tacky decor.

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