Restaurants
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Chinese restaurant
Freeport
Fresh, crunchy Chinese takeout in Freeport. House Rice Noodles and General Tso chicken done right.
American restaurant
Millinocket
American fare near Baxter State Park with views. The Knife Edge Burger and fresh fish are standouts.
Seafood restaurant
Boothbay
Roadside seafood shack in Boothbay slinging fat lobster rolls and fried combos.
Camden
Global comfort food in Camden, try the Brazilian fish stew or that pork chop everyone raves about.
Bar & grill
Rockport
Rockport oyster bar with harbor views, craft cocktails, and briny small plates.
Restaurant
Ogunquit
Ogunquit spot turning out steak frites and braised short ribs that'll make you forget every other meal.
Thai restaurant
Brunswick
Thai cooking done right in Brunswick, with attentive service and portions that don't skimp.
Cafe
Bethel
Bethel bagel spot with NYC-quality flavor and homemade gelato from a residential storefront.
Thomaston
Rockland's fried chicken spot with house-made sauces and walls covered in puns.
Kennebunk
Thai curries and drunken noodles that locals have driven an hour for, served on a relaxed patio.
Vietnamese restaurant
Boothbay Harbor
Vietnamese restaurant and bakery in Boothbay Harbor with killer donuts, pho, and breakfast sandwiches.
Oyster bar restaurant
Rockland
Rockland oyster bar with Damariscotta and Pemiquid oysters, steak frites, and cocktails in a tiny downtown spot.
Breakfast restaurant
Ogunquit breakfast spot serving scratch pancakes, waffles & build-your-own omelettes at the Gorges Grant Hotel.
Thomaston Cafe serves straightforward American comfort food and some of Maine's best fish and chips in Thomaston.
Augusta
Seafood shack in Farmingdale serving overflowing clam platters and fried chicken that keeps regulars coming back.
Freeport bakery and sandwich shop with custom builds, pastries, and strong coffee.
Portland
Moody West End dim sum spot with knockout cocktails and soup dumplings that draw reservations.
Coffee shop
Kennebunk coffee shop with excellent breakfast sandwiches, lattes, and a welcoming vibe.
York
York steakhouse with seared beef, fresh scallops, and a covered patio open seven days a week.
Seafood Restaurant
Georgetown
Waterfront spot in Georgetown serving hand-crafted seafood and cocktails with inconsistent execution.
Sushi restaurant
Fresh sushi and nigiri in downtown Rockland, where the chefs work the bar right in front of you.
Italian restaurant
Bar Harbor
Italian cooking with Maine seafood on Bar Harbor's patio. Risotto, duck, and house-made pasta done right.
Sandwich shop
Bangor
Bangor sandwich shop known for towering subs and a killer Philly cheesesteak.
Brunch Restaurant
Baxter State Park
Fresh seafood and cocktails in a wooded setting off the beaten path, worth the drive.
