CREW Ogunquit in Ogunquit, Maine

CREW is a casual American spot in Ogunquit that swings between brunch energy and full-on party mode depending on the day. They do wood-fired pizza, fresh seafood, and cocktails in a room that can shift from mellow Sunday morning to drag bingo chaos. The staff knows your name, Dominic's running reservations smoothly, and locals keep coming back.

• Fried haddock locals call the best in town.
• A buck a shuck oysters Mon-Thu, 1 to 4 p.m.
• Neapolitan pizzas (Margherita, prosciutto with hot honey).
• Staff who remember you and your birthday.

Start with haddock bites and spicy remoulade, or the buck a shuck oyster deal if you're there early. The Margherita and prosciutto-with-hot-honey Neapolitan pizzas are crowd pleasers. The fried haddock entree speaks for itself. Sunday brunch runs to the Tuscany scrambler and the New Englander if you want to feel local.

Flexible space that reads quiet and easy on a Sunday morning, loud and festive when events roll through. Noise level depends entirely on what day you show up.

Whether you're here for a birthday blowout with friends or a quiet Tuesday lunch, the crew on the floor moves with ease. Brittany, Laura, Scott, Luke, regulars know them by name. The food is straightforward and solid, and nobody's trying too hard.

Guests show up repeatedly for the food and the people running it. One recent visitor called it their favorite spot in Ogunquit. People bring groups, host fundraisers, and come back for breakfast the next morning. Staff like Dominic handle reservations and curveballs without flinching, making every kind of party feel welcome.