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Frannys Bistro, Camden, ME

Frannys Bistro

4.9
4.9
1639 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Franny will be taking a Spring Break Starting April 15th

Our Hours will be Wednesday-Saturday Opening @ 5 pm
We look forward to seeing you soon.



Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Bistro, Dining Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (207) 230-8199
  • Payment options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jack Neal
  • Private party facilities
  • Neighborhood
    Camden
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,639 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Best Overall

  • Maine

    Best Food

  • Maine

    Best Value

  • Maine

    Innovative

  • Maine

    American

  • Northern Coast

    Best Overall

  • Northern Coast

    Best Food

  • Northern Coast

    Best Service

  • Northern Coast

    Best Ambiance

  • Northern Coast

    Best Value

  • Northern Coast

    Healthy

  • Northern Coast

    Neighborhood gem

  • Northern Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • Northern Coast

    Romantic

  • Northern Coast

    Good for special occasions

  • Northern Coast

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Franny's Bistro is a delightful Camden gem offering "consistently excellent" food and service. Diners praise its "warm and cozy" atmosphere, with standout dishes like halibut and shrimp dumplings. The "impeccable" service and "superb" culinary creations make it a "must-visit" spot, perfect for any occasion.

1,639 Reviews
  1. Felicia

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Magnificent food and service. This is our Anniversary dinner spot. We have never been disappointed.

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  2. Greg

    VIP

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a wonderful evening. I would enthusiastically recommend Franny's Bistro to one and all - food, service, ambience, etc. were all excellent. Thanks,,,,,,,,,Greg

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  3. Joseph

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Franny's Bistro is superb in every way. The food is outstanding and very creative. The wait staff works as a team to make sure that every detail is addressed insuring a wonderful dining experience. What makes it very special and personable is the fact that one of the owners actively is engaged in the dining room making sure that every customer is comfortable and happy with their meal. We keep going back to Franny's because it is the ultimate in a dining experience. It is a special place for us.....thanks to the owners and wait staff.

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  4. Nancy

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food & service. I had the shrimp & grits with a lovely, dry white from Piedmont. Franny’s is always so cosy & welcoming in addition to having great food & drink.

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  5. Brenda

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always have to go there and get some of their shrimp rolls because they are amazing. Nice ambience and good food.

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  6. JosephF

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were greatly pleased with our first dinner evening such that we changed our plans for our second dinner evening on a two night stay in Camden. As a belated Valentine's Day celebration, I made a special request of a charming table, which was nicely adorned with an "I Love You" balloon, which we thought was a nice touch. We were then greeted by a nice young man, who as it turns out, was new to the server role...he did quite well! He felt badly about breaking a cork in our wine and the owner then approached us with another bottle. We told her we would gladly take the first bottle, but she insisted. We started with the grilled romaine, which was out of this world-by far the best I have had. Then, I had the Portuguese Seafood and Linguine, which was just the right amount of heat and the seafood was incredibly fresh, with large sweet, tender mussels, large shrimp and scallops that were perfectly tender and not overwhelming. I will say my entree was a toss up between this and their lamb special-but I will get back to that. The chef, also co-owner, made a visit to our table which was a pleasant surprise. I had to share my impressions of his creations-they are quite good. So, with this experience, my wife and I decided we were not going to go to our other planned restaurant, but rather return to Franny's since our experience was quite good. That allowed me to have their special lamb chops, which were out of this world. They were clearly New Zealand lamb and Chef's presentation and mastery were not lost on me. I had to share with him that they were by far the best lamb chops I have ever enjoyed...including my own! We had limited options since this is the off season, but that ended up being a special bonus because we cannot think of having dinner anywhere else when we return. If you like a wonderful atmosphere (also a special nod to the 70's decor and vibe), great food, great service & an overall wonderful experience, then give Franny's a try, you will not be disappointed!!

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  7. Melissa

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great night at Frannys bistro! Excellent food, service, drinks and atmosphere. We will be sure to come back again!

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  8. Grace

    VIP

    Connecticut

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very pleasant experience at Franny’s. The food was cooked to perfection. The ambience was exactly what we were looking for - very cozy. Staff was attentive and polite. We will absolutely be back next time we’re in Camden!

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  9. Thomas

    Wilmington

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Go to Franny's for dinner. You will not be disappointed!!!!

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  10. Copie

    Greater Boston

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Franny's has become our "go to" place for celebrations. We've now been three times, for our first time using a petsitter, and then for our anniversary and a birthday. Each time, the food and service have been consistently superb. We love the lamb chops, the swordfish, the salads, mussels, focaccia and desserts. Oh--and the crabcakes! And cocktails! Whatever we've ordered, it's all been fabulous.

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FAQs

Frannys Bistro is rated 4.9 stars by 1639 OpenTable diners.

Frannys Bistro does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Frannys Bistro

55 Chestnut St, Camden, ME 04843

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Camden
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Bistro, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jack Neal
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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