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Brewery
Bar Harbor
Microbrewery in Bar Harbor with blueberry ale, housemade sodas, and a patio that welcomes dogs and families.
Restaurant
Boothbay Harbor
Smoked BBQ and house ciders in a pet-friendly brewpub by Boothbay Harbor's water, with darts and games.
Mediterranean restaurant
Ogunquit
Mediterranean cooking in Ogunquit with a lively patio, fire pits, and pasta that keeps diners coming back.
Harbor views and crispy salmon at this upscale Boothbay spot known for fresh oysters and attentive service.
Inventive bar bites and fresh mussels in a leafy backstreet spot with bocce and cocktails.
Sandwich shop
Bangor
Bangor sandwich shop known for hearty clubs and creative vegetarian paninis, though service can drag.
Italian restaurant
Rockland
Handmade pasta and wood-fired pizza in Rockland; locals return year after year for the chicken parm.
Portland
Industrial Portland café in the Canopy Hotel with inventive coffee drinks, excellent breakfast, and cocktails.
Backyard Coffee & Eatery in downtown Ogunquit serves standout breakfast sandwiches and specialty lattes on a roomy patio.
Bed & breakfast
Camden
Upscale B&B in Camden with chef-driven dinners, fireside rooms, and wine pairings.
Thai restaurant
Thai cuisine done right in Rockland, with curries and noodles that keep regulars coming back.
Bar & grill
Bangor bar and grill known for homemade breakfast and a huge menu with nightly karaoke.
Barbecue restaurant
Kennebunk
Kennebunk BBQ spot smoking brisket, burnt ends, and pulled pork with six house-made sauces.
Baxter State Park
Waterfront pub near Baxter with stellar fried clams, fresh seafood, and a welcoming bar.
Brunswick
Brunswick breakfast spot known for Eggs MacGregor and homemade biscuits.
American Restaurant
Cape Elizabeth
Upscale-casual Cape Elizabeth spot for inspired American dishes and an impressive wine list in cozy quarters.
General store
Stop for a tuna sandwich, breakfast pizza, or coffee at this beloved East Boothbay general store.
Indian restaurant
Augusta
Mughal Palace serves fiercely spiced Indian food that rivals Boston and NYC spots, with standout vegetarian options.
Thai Restaurant
Freeport
Family-run Thai in Freeport with housemade noodles, curries spiced to your heat, and strong imported beers.
Hotel
Old Orchard Beach
Beachfront motel in Old Orchard Beach with heated pool, free breakfast, and direct sand access.
Trailer-style burger joint on Rt. 1 near Rockland. Double burgers, seafood, honest prices.
Butcher shop
Ellsworth
Butcher shop, deli, and grocery in Ellsworth with house-made sandwiches and hard-to-find meats.
Caterer
Camden market and caterer doing fresh sandwiches, prepared foods, and custom event catering.
Bangor brewery with killer fish and chips and house IPAs, pinball games, and a welcoming vibe.
