Tammy Lee
Went here for lunch on someone’s recommendation. Glad we did. Very good clams and local shrimp. The ambiance is nothing special, sort of 70’s diner, but the food was good and reasonably priced, which is more than I can say for the more popular place closer to the Pier we ate at last night. Staff is friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere in this family-owned and operated restaurant is conducive to conversation, even between different parties. We met some folks from D.C. on their first visit to New England. We visit OOB every summer and have tried a variety of places. This will now become one of our regular stops. I look forward to trying their breakfast.
… moreBrad Fredricks
Venetias looks to be your unassuming family diner vibe, owned by the same family for over 50 years, it very much is what this place was.
The food is not incredible, but it is edible. There are booths, and even countertop barstool, and all the other things you’d expect in a dinner, but when that bill comes you’re left wondering why you paid so much money for such a basic meal.
Price gouging is a big thing in Old Orchard Beach. This cafe highlights the current state of Old Orchard. Overpriced, mediocre, and generally speaking, trashy. It’s really unfortunate because you can see how this place could be lovely, but like the surrounding environment, it’s just not.
Families would be well advised to avoid the financial burdens set upon them in this cute cafe, and make your own meal.
To be fair, the food is not bad, it’s just way way way overpriced.
… moreBradCanCode
The most pleasant breakfast experience we had on our visit. The staff was friendly, it was clean, plenty of space, and the most affordable. It also tasted great! I got the Yaya’s Special, pictured below with a pancake peaking through. Wife got a bagel and bacon.
… moreRick Riley
I wish I would’ve taken a picture because the breakfast was excellent! I had a sausage and cheese omelet with home fries, my wife had a ham and cheese omelet and the kids both had pancake breakfasts.
You walk in, order at the counter and they bring you your food in a take out container. I really liked the way it worked out. Not to mention the waitresses were all very polite, happy and attentive.
Prices were extremely reasonable especially considering the area. I plan on going back for at least another breakfast. But hopefully a dinner.
Thanks Venetias Restaurant!
… moreAmber Cromer
On our last night in OOB we came across this family owned business and what a GEM it was we could see why it’s been around for 50 years. The food was delicious, excellent service, the Great location near the beach with parking included. Our waitress was a young girl and she made sure we were taken care of. We highly recommend it.
… morejames kearney
We were a group of 10 the service was great that is the 2 stars. The food was terrible. Sausage cheap brown and serve deep fried, home fries deep fried. The should be done on a grill or pan. The bacon was micro wave. I would expect that from Dunkin donuts not a restaurant. The egg had to be the smallest you can buy or the cheapest.we stayed very close to this place and would have done breakfast every morning. I would not go back to this place Stay away from this place not worth the price. The final comment is the pancakes we not light and fluffy as the should be they were like bricks.
… moreLaura Henderson
Went for breakfast, take out only, but you can eat it there. No table service they said, but brought our drinks, utensils and food (in takeout containers), weird. Two people working the front one super sweet, the other, just the tone of her voice told me she didn’t want to be here; not a good look for her or the business. Food was ok, nothing fancy or noteworthy.
… moreYesenia Gonzalez
Friendly staff. They just stared at us. Which was so uncomfortable.
The food:
I was so disappointed.
Taste like Microwaveable food w no seasoning.
Box mash potatoes. Canned green beans.
I got the chopped sirloin steak and it was just plain had no taste. The gravy didn’t help.
… moreRebeca Coffey
Adorable restaurant, very friendly staff, delicious food served in a timely manner. No table service, but the process of ordering take out to eat there was very efficient. Would definitely recommend and will definitely eat there again!
… moreAllison Krawczyk
really nice workers, but the chicken was over cooked and the steak was very dry and poorly seasoned. the hamburgers were fairly decent. the coleslaw was interesting to say the least. it was alright…
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