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Billy's Chowder House


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4.0 of 5 stars 65 ratings
65 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
39
4.0 of 5 stars
10
3.0 of 5 stars
5
2.0 of 5 stars
5
1.0 of 5 stars
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#9 of 44 restaurants in Wells
  • Cuisines: Seafood
  • Address: 216 Mile Rd, Wells, ME 04090-4129
  • Phone:  (207) 646-7558

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5 of 5 stars
Cardiff
3 Nov 2009

Over from the UK and this is the first time I have tried Scallops. Ammmaaaazzzzziiiinnnnggg! I will be back to sample your lobster and compare to Mikes!! Great Place Great Location Very friendly Was highly recommended to me and didn't disappoint more

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4 of 5 stars
Wells Maine
1 Nov 2009

another great visit to Billy's with friends!.....Great variety of food, something for everyone.... i enjoyed the fried clam platter, which comes in three sizes so you can order according to your appetite. I ordered the small, which was very satisfying.....and delicious! Clams were tender, and fried to perfection! Cole slaw was some of the best I have eaten. The staff... more

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4 of 5 stars
Denver, Colorado
29 Oct 2009

We tried their specialties - clam chowder, and a lobster roll. The former was very loose, not enough cream and contained some clams with the beards (or whatever) intact which was sort of gross. The lobster roll certainly contained lots of lobster meat, but that was it. No mayo really, so it was pretty bland. For $20 I expected better... more

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2 of 5 stars
U.S.A.
19 Oct 2009

If I had written this review after my last visit, a year ago, I would have recommended this restaurant. After eating there tonight, however, I can't recommend it. Last year, I enjoyed the lobster roll, clam chowder, tasty fries, hamburger, and raw oysters. Tonight, we ordered clam chowder, pork loin with apple stuffing, and broiled scallops. The clam chowder was... more

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5 of 5 stars
Philadelphia, PA
16 Oct 2009

We are back for our fall excursion to ME and the first place to eat is always Billy's Chowder House. Given some of the negative reviews we were a little concerned but happily can report that it was as good as ever. Stuffed shrimp, delicious sea scallops and haddock hit the spot. We'll get the lobster stew later this weekend.... more

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4 of 5 stars
Connecticut
8 Oct 2009

The boys and I stopped in for dinner and drinks on a Tues. night after driving up from Conn. for golf getaway. 15 min. wait but well worth it. Seafood was to die for and service was very friendly & helpful. Would absolutely go again. more

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5 of 5 stars
wells me
29 Sep 2009

awsome staff a plus service have a buissness card drawing more

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4 of 5 stars
Illinois
28 Sep 2009

Our first stop on a recent trip to Maine. Arrived around 5pm and the place was packed. (Warning limited parking space). It was Happy Hour (3pm-6pm) and the bar was full, but we finally found a couple stools so we could sit at the bar. We ordered a bowl of the clam chowder and their homemade chips. Would recommend both. more

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3 of 5 stars
Hudson Falls, New York
23 Sep 2009

I only gave average because service is a big part of the experience when you are on vacation. The food was fantastic, best lobster roll I had the whole week and the seasonal zucchini fries were amazing! My husband waited about 20 minutes for his bar drink and when we finally we received our food we were never checked back... more

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5 of 5 stars
orange county ny
21 Sep 2009

This is the best chowder I've found in the area. Been coming here many years and its still the best. Wait staff is always friendly. You have to time it well or its a long wait but its worth it. The only chowder that needs aknife and fork. I told my girlfriend but she did not believe it till she... more

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Billy's Chowder House Address

216 Mile Rd, Wells, ME 04090-4129
Tel: (207) 646-7558
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.