Casual Excellence In The Heart Of
Kennebunkport, Maine
PAST,
PRESENT, AND FUTURE
Alisson's
began in November of 1973 when a local couple, Beatrice
and Francis Condon, purchased the former Smith's Market and Chat
& Chew Restaurant. The market was renamed Dock Square Market
and a family contest was begun to rename the restaurant. B and
Fran's oldest grandchild, Alisson, was often sung a rendition of
Arlo Guthrie's classic "Alice's Restaurant" by her
Uncle Scott and a unanimous family decision was made that our
version, "Alisson's Restaurant", fit the new family
business perfectly. Dock Square Market and Alisson's Restaurant
became instant local favorites.
Alisson's remained a small 35-seat establishment until 1984,
when B and Fran's eldest son and daughter, Mike and Pam (mother
of Alisson), bought the business. It was at that time that Dock
Square Market was closed and Alisson's expanded into that
building, adding a bar and dining room on the main floor, and a
50-seat dining room upstairs.
Over the years, more remodeling and upgrading has taken place,
but Alisson's will always remain what it was when we began - a
popular gathering place for locals with a casual family
atmosphere.
When you visit, it is inevitable that you will bump into
part of our family - aunts, uncles, grandchildren, siblings and
cousins abound - who are always happy to fill you in on
historical details we may have missed. And in case you are
wondering, Alisson, her husband Steve, son Christopher, and
daughters Lauryn and Leah live
in Bow, NH.
Did you know that
Maine produces 99% of all the blueberries in the country making it
the single largest producer of blueberries in the United States.
Did you know that
Acadia National Park is the second most visited national park in
the United States.
Did you know that
Maine lobsters have won international fame for their flavor and
contribution to the culinary world.
Alisson's
began in November of 1973 when a local couple, Beatrice
and Francis Condon, purchased the former Smith's Market and Chat
& Chew Restaurant. The market was renamed Dock Square Market
and a family contest was begun to rename the restaurant. B and
Fran's oldest grandchild, Alisson, was often sung a rendition of
Arlo Guthrie's classic "Alice's Restaurant" by her
Uncle Scott and a unanimous family decision was made that our
version, "Alisson's Restaurant", fit the new family
business perfectly. Dock Square Market and Alisson's Restaurant
became instant local favorites.
