Seafood restaurants

The Village Inn - Auburn

4.0 720 reviews Closed 165 High St, Auburn, ME 04210, United States

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The Village Inn is a seafood restaurant located at 165 High St in Auburn, Maine. It offers a variety of classic seafood dishes alongside comfort food favorites. The menu features items such as fish and chips, fried shrimp, clam chowder, baked sea scallops, and the captain’s seafood platter. In addition to seafood, The Village Inn serves land-based dishes including a baked chicken special, veal cutlet, and open-faced steak sandwich. The dining experience is complemented by a selection of sandwiches like the French dip and buffalo chicken, paired with sides such as German fries, stuffed baked potatoes, and vegetables of the day. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, suited for both family meals and casual dining. Known for its blend of seafood and traditional American fare, The Village Inn provides a straightforward, no-frills setting that focuses on hearty portions and familiar flavors. This makes it a recognizable spot for locals seeking a dependable seafood meal with a variety of options beyond the sea.

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Amenities & More

Service options

Curbside pickup
Takeout
Dine-in
Delivery

Highlights

Fast service
Great beer selection
Great cocktails
Great coffee
Great wine list
Serves local specialty

Popular for

Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Dining options

Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities

Bar onsite
Restroom

Atmosphere

Casual
Cozy
Quiet

Crowd

Groups
Tourists

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with The Village Inn - Auburn before visiting.

Reviews for The Village Inn - Auburn

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Review highlights

Based on 720 reviews

The Village Inn in Auburn, ME, is consistently praised for its high-quality seafood offerings, notable for freshness and well-executed preparation. Customers appreciate the diverse menu, which includes standout items such as calamari, lobster dishes, and prime rib, all presented in generous portions with appealing presentation. The restaurant’s atmosphere is frequently described as charming, peaceful yet lively, enhanced by tasteful decor. Exceptional service is a recurring highlight, with staff noted for their attentiveness, friendliness, and personalized touches that enhance the dining experience. Additionally, diners find the pricing reasonable given the quality and portion sizes. Overall, The Village Inn is recognized as a welcoming and refined seafood destination that reliably delivers satisfying meals and attentive hospitality, making it a recommended choice for both casual and special occasions.

plynch lynch

Jul 10, 2025

This place had some of the best cooked seafood in the area. The calamari was perfect Prime rib amazing and onion rings homemade. Price point was right on I was not disappointed. If your in this area I highly recommend.

Jeanne Ceroalo

Jun 22, 2025

Lovely atmosphere. Quiet and peaceful and yet alive. Refreshing. Love the decor! Service is excellent - accurate, timely, pleasant. Food is excellent - good variety to choose from, cooked properly, appealing appearance, good portions.

Clare Grabinski

May 16, 2025

The lobster stew was good with big chunks of lobster. Not to thick but very tasty. The lobster roll was perfect. It wasn't too big buthjad lots of lobster meat. The drinks were very good and a wide selection.

Kimberly Wright

May 14, 2025

I took my son here on his 21st birthday, my waitress Heather was awesome and went above and beyond for our service and my son's 21st birthday. She brought him ice cream with a candle. Very nice place to eat, very polite waitress Heather. Thank you a great visit and experience.

Doreen

May 09, 2025

Thank you Cyndi for your excellent customer service. My husband and I started with appetizers of fish chowder for me and onion soup for him. OMG so delicious. Then we both ordered Captains platters. The seafood was fresh and exceptionally delicdelicious, such a fantastic dinner together . We'll be back!

Rachael Gagnon

May 04, 2025

We were a large group. We had a large space just for us. The waitress was pleasant and the food was wonderful! We were sent an extra portion of clams from the kitchen because they wanted us to have enough for everyone!! Thank you Staff!!

A Stevens

May 01, 2025

Another great dinner at the Village Inn. We shared steamed clam appetizer and the Captions platter all hot and delicious. Wait staff was friendly and helpful. Dinning area very clean and nice.

Medicine Man

Apr 09, 2025

Cant say enough good about the seafood here. So many options and ALL delicious as I’ve had most everything on the ghr menu. Bring an appetite