Local Flavor: New restaurants in Old Orchard Beach

Grabbing a slice of pizza or a box of fries down at the beach is always an easy – and delicious- fix, but some evenings call for a sit-down dinner. For those occasions, three new restaurants with indoor dining have recently opened in Old Orchard Beach.

Rialto Italian Cuisine opened this week at 8 Heath St. If you get déjà vu when stepping inside the restaurant, you’re not alone. Chef Bob Rizk is bringing back Italian cuisine to Old Orchard Beach at the same location where he once owned and operated Cobblestone Grille. Rizk announced on social media that he decided to close his restaurant in Sanford to focus on the new location in Old Orchard Beach. Welcome back to the beach, Chef Bob!

Ma’s Jumpin’ Pub opened last week at the former Jumpin’ Jakes at 181 Saco Ave. Ma’s Jumpin’ Pub is owned by former employees of Jumpin’ Jakes, so there will be some familiar faces there. The menu includes seafood, burgers, salads and daily specials.

Woody’s Seafood Shake opened earlier this summer at 6 East Grand Ave. in Old Orchard beach, serving Cajun-style seafood.

Liz Gotthelf is the publisher of Saco Bay News. She also loves to eat – and support local businesses. If you have any local restaurant or food news, she’d love to hear from you. Send her an email at newsdesk@sacobaynews.com.