“Academe” – a place of dialog and learning
“Brasserie” – an unpretentious restaurant
“Tavern” – original name of The Kennebunk Inn
“Academe” (ak a deem) takes its name from the rich educational heritage of New England; the training of Chef-Owners, Brian & Shanna O’Hea, at the Culinary Institute of America; and the culinary educational opportunities offered at The Inn.
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Dinner Menu
Our Signature Dish
Appetizers
Nachos
Full Order: $13.00Half Order: $9.00House made tomato salsa, Mediterranean mixed olives and cheddar jack cheese served with sour cream and medium salsa
Add house pickled jalapeños $1.50, shredded chicken $4.00 or BBQ pulled pork $6.00Roasted Vegetable Quesadilla
$11.00Whole-wheat flour tortilla with tomato, eggplant, yellow squash, zucchini, sautéed onions, and goat cheese
Add house pickled jalapeños $1.50 or shredded chicken $5.00
Traditional Buffalo Wings
$15.50Jumbo crispy fried chicken wings with blue cheese dressing, carrot and celery (For a twist try sweet chili sauce)
Beer Battered Green Beans
$11.00French haricot verts fried the healthy way with whole grain mustard sauce
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
$13.50Three large chilled shrimp served with homemade cocktail sauce and lemon
Prince Edward Island Mussels
$12.00Steamed in white wine with fresh rosemary, lemon juice, roasted garlic and butter
Soups and Starter Salads
The Kennebunk Inn Salad
$10.00House specialty - hand torn mixed greens with dried cranberries, roasted pistachios, goat cheese and cider vinaigrette
Blue Cheese Salad
$9.50Chilled iceberg lettuce, smoked applewood bacon and croutons
Caesar Salad*
$10.00Romaine lettuce, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, croutons, and lemon, garlic, anchovy dressing
Salad Extras
Add grilled chicken $5.00, chicken croquette $4.00, grilled steak $10.00, salmon* $9.00, or lobster $22.00 to any salad
Composed Salads
Seven Hour Roasted Vegetable Tart
$18.00
Layers of zucchini, squash, eggplant, tomatoes and caramelized onions, with cider mixed greens, blue cheese and reduced balsamic drizzle
Chopped Green Salad
$12.50Diced tomato, cucumber, bacon, hardboiled egg, crumbled blue cheese and sherry vinaigrette
Maine Crab Cake and Citrus Salad
$16.50Fresh local crab, panko crusted and fried over jicama, cucumber and citrus supremes with a white balsamic lemon vinaigrette
Composed Salad Extras
Add grilled chicken $5.00, salmon $9.00, or lobster $22.00 to any salad
Entrées
Pan Seared Filet Mignon*
$42.00Center cut filet finished with bordelaise sauce, haricot verts and mashed potatoes
Roasted Chicken Breast
$27.00Ten-ounce chicken breast with apple brandy pan jus, fried brussels sprouts and smoked sweet potato soufflé topped with homemade marshmallow
Personal Meatloaf
$25.00Bacon wrapped with mustard mashed potatoes, haricot verts and truffle ginger BBQ sauce
Rigatoni Bolognese
$26.00Slow braised rich tomato sauce with ground veal, pork and beef over house made rigatoni with Parmesan cheese and Italian herbs
Cachio e Pepe
$23.00Simply “cheese and toasted peppercorn” fresh bucatini pasta, snow peas, butter, Parmesan and Pecorino Romano
Even simpler substitute fresh tomato sauce and bucatini.Beer Battered Fish n’ Chips
$19.00A locals' favorite, eight ounces of fresh haddock fried to perfection, French fries, cole slaw and side of tartar sauce
Citrus Crab Ravioli
$31.00Four shrimp sautéed with mussels over Brian’s homemade crab ravioli and a Cointreau citrus Alfredo sauce with a hint of curry
Sandwiches & Burgers
Our sandwiches are served with your choice of cole slaw, ranch house fried potato chips, French fries, beer battered onion rings, or a little of both rings & fries
Half-Pound Black Angus Hamburger*
$15.50
Comes with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle spear on toasted brioche bun. Two toppings included: American, Swiss, cheddar, mozzarella or bleu cheese Sautéed onions, house pickled jalapeños, applewood smoked bacon, or sautéed mushrooms. Additional toppings are $1.00 each
Cilantro Lime Chicken Club
$12.50Grilled chicken breast with lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, cilantro lime sauce and seven grain bread
Organic Atlantic Salmon Panini
$16.00Broiled salmon with roasted tomato and horseradish goat cheese, spinach, and bacon
Traditional Maine Lobster Roll
$30.00Fresh picked Maine lobster including tail, knuckle and claw meat in toasted hot dog bun. Choose either mayonnaise dressed lobster or butter drawn on the side
Thin Grilled Pizza
Lobster White Pizza with Truffle Oil Drizzle
$34.00
As featured on the "O" List in Oprah Winfrey’s “O” Magazine: with Fresh Lobster, spinach, roasted tomatoes, herb infused cream and havarti, drizzled with truffle oil
Steak ‘n Cheese Pizza
$15.00Shaved steak, mashed potatoes, sautéed onions, mozzarella cheese and vanilla port reduction
Margherita Pizza
$12.00Classic cheese pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil pesto
Pizza of the Week
So many good combinations we wanted to keep you guessing. Ask your server for our weekly special and price.
Sides & Extras
Kung Pao Cauliflower
$6.50Haricot Verts
$5.00Kennebunk Inn Side Salad
$5.00Brian's Parmesan Tater Tots
$5.00Mashed Potatoes
$5.00Sweet Potato “Soufflé”
$6.50
Dinner is served Tuesday through Saturday from 4:30 PM until 9:00 PM
Menu Items & Prices are subject to change. If you have any questions about Academe’s dinner menu, please ask your server or call us at (207) 985-3351.
Academe and The Kennebunk Inn accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.
Updated October 19, 2020
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.