Anneke Jans

"I'm embarrassed to say it's been 10+ years as a kittery resident and I haven't been here before last night. Immediately upon walking in we could tell the staff were some of the best around. They were so friendly and so attentive. We sat at the bar and the bartender Tascha was amazing! My husband and I split a decent amount of items and all of it was way more than we had expected. The steak was cooked to perfection and we were shocked at the size. The prices are exceptionally reasonable for the quality and quantity. Definitely our new go to in town. Don't pass up the espresso martini"

"We had a lovely meal here for my husband's birthday. The service, the food, and the decor was really impressive. It's elegant and upscale without feeling pretentious or stuffy. Try not to sit right in the front window at night, though, because it's really annoying to be blinded by headlights coming down the street every few minutes."

"Fantastic location, excellent service. The fried olives - to die for! The chef’s take on a PB & J was creative and absolutely delicious. The mussels were phenomenal, my girlfriend isn’t a seafood person, but inexplicably couldn’t stop stealing them from my plate. On to the main courses, the ribeye was done to a perfect medium rare and coupled with the mashed potatoes was a complete melt-in-your-mouth experience. The duck entree was tender, juicy, and flavorful - chef’s kiss! Bread pudding for dessert really ended the meal with an exclamation point. Top to bottom a truly wonderful dining experience. Friendly staff, 2nd to none food and a bubbly atmosphere."

"Anneke Jans is a wonderfully warm and inviting venue in downtown Kittery. Our reservation was honored at 6:30 on a Wednesday and we were shown to a half-walled section that had 3 tables, making the moment intimate. Ella, our server was gracious and relaxed, never a hint of turning the table. My companion and I shared an Arugula salad, so good w pine nuts and a light vinaigrette. The raw oysters were plated properly and were rich and briny, a bit small but enjoyed. As in Paris, Steak Frites are a must. The meat was perfectly cooked, the matchstick frites were over salted though. The Scottish Salmon was a very generous portion w a nicely crusted skin, resting on a moist bed of shiitake and quinoa, all great flavors that worked together. We lingered 1-1/2 hours and it was very special. There is great value here. With a Tanqueray G & T and 4 glasses of red and white, $155 excluding tip. Will def. return. Thanks."

"This is the finest restaurant that I've ever been to and I've been fortunate to eat at many fine restaurants. The level of sophistication and expertise shown in the cooking processes is second to none. Every dish is memorable and every soup of the day inventive and delicious. From the drinks to the desserts, everything is top notch. The location is fortunate because in a major city, they could probably charge 2-3 times and no one would bat an eye."