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Italian restaurant
Boothbay Harbor
Housemade pasta and fresh seafood in a classy Boothbay Harbor spot with wine to match.
Restaurant
Bangor
German-themed bar in Bangor slinging craft beer and locavore pub fare with live music most nights.
Indian restaurant
Brunswick
Casual Indian spot on Maine Street where curry and saag paneer hit different.
York
Seasonal beachfront inn with a restaurant serving fresh seafood and vegan options, ocean views included.
American restaurant
Ellsworth
Bucksport waterfront American spot with strong breakfast game and river views of Fort Knox.
Freeport
Sicilian Table in Freeport serves Italian cooking with fresh seafood and house-made pasta, backed by sharp service.
Homey York spot for seafood and steak, where the roasted cauliflower and banana brûlée pudding steal the show.
Seafood restaurant
Ogunquit
Walk-up lobster rolls stuffed with fresh Maine lobster, butter or mayo, under $20.
Bar Harbor
Sophisticated tapas and craft cocktails in a rustic-chic Bar Harbor spot with sidewalk seating.
Steak house
Brazilian steakhouse in Ogunquit with tableside carved meats and a strong salad bar.
Pub
Bethel
Basement pub in Bethel with wings, pizza, and live music Thu, Sat. College crowd, steep stairs.
Bangor's go-to for craft cocktails and pub fare, from fish tacos to stroganoff specials.
Hotel
Oceanfront Ogunquit hotel with clean rooms, kitchenettes, and Blue Bistro serving fresh-made fare.
Mexican spot in Bar Harbor with killer street tacos, enchiladas, and sopapillas that'll have you coming back twice.
Bar & grill
Baxter State Park
Burger and fries done right at this sawmill-themed dive near Baxter State Park.
Caterer
Wells
Wells caterer Wendy and team craft personalized wedding menus with fresh, creative dishes and full-service coordination.
Elegant American cooking in a historic sea captain's house; the blueberry pie alone is worth the trip.
Brewpub
Bangor brewpub with house beers and lobster mac and cheese that locals swear by.
Raw bar and seafood in downtown Ogunquit with a relaxed vibe and ocean views from the bar.
Acadia National Park
Waterside lobster shack with dock seating and views, BYOB, lobster rolls and creative seafood sandwiches.
Brunch restaurant
Homemade English muffins and omelets fuel hikers heading into Baxter State Park.
Tapas restaurant
Portland
Portland tapas spot with bold, balanced small plates and a chef who works the room.
Takeout restaurant
Rockland
Rockland takeout slinging lobster rolls, fried clams, and crispy fish and chips.
Kennebunk
Kennebunk breakfast spot with blueberry pancakes and housemade corned beef hash that locals line up for.
