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Liquor store
Augusta
Liquor shop with a deli counter turning out lobster rolls and sandwiches on a covered deck.
Beer garden
Old Orchard Beach
Craft brewery in Old Orchard Beach with wood-fired pizza, lobster rolls, and a fire pit overlooking the Amtrak line.
Mexican restaurant
Bangor
Serious Mexican cooking in Bangor, from ceviche to chile colorado that keeps people coming back.
Restaurant
Kennebunk
Kennebunk restaurant with river views, wood-fired pizza, and carefully plated pasta and fish.
Barbecue Restaurant
Jamaican jerk and curry in Old Orchard Beach, smoked in-house and tuned for Maine palates.
Bar & grill
Wells
Golf-course bar & grill in Wells with burgers, local beers, and a lively patio scene.
Association / Organization
Boothbay Harbor
Championship golf course in Boothbay Harbor with immaculate conditions and a clubhouse to match.
American restaurant
Ellsworth
Smash burgers and hand-cut fries done right in downtown Ellsworth.
Baxter State Park
Quirky lakeside bar packed with Maine memorabilia, strong drinks, and locals who actually talk to you.
Old Orchard Beach bar with crispy pork belly bites, killer burgers, and bartenders who actually care.
Italian
Portland
Upscale Italian in Portland with handmade pasta, strong wines, and a welcoming bar scene.
Bar Harbor
Fine dining in Bar Harbor with house-made truffles, maple-glazed salmon, and attentive service.
Thai restaurant
Thai cooking with heat levels to match your appetite. Fresh, fast, and worth the trip to Ellsworth.
Seafood-forward American cooking in Boothbay Harbor with thoughtful cocktails and staff that genuinely cares.
Brunswick
American pub fare in Brunswick with burgers that draw repeat visitors and a bright, welcoming dining room.
Augusta breakfast spot with fresh bagels, house-baked goods, and standout coffee.
Freeport
Freeport pub serving crispy fish and chips, haddock bites, and perfectly poured Guinness.
Barbecue restaurant
Texas-style BBQ from a food trailer in Kennebunk. Pulled pork tacos and brisket sandwiches.
Rockland
Food truck lobster rolls and mac and cheese with a waterfront view in Rockland.
Seafood restaurant
Shipwreck Foods serves lobster rolls with fresh meat and drawn butter on fluffy buns that won't fall apart.
Kennebunkport
Seafood and steaks in Kennebunkport with raw oysters, lobster risotto, and a harbor view.
New American tavern in a historic inn with house-made dishes, craft beer, and attentive service.
American
Fryeburg
Fine dining in a historic inn with mountain views and a menu that welcomes all diets.
York
Fine dining seafood and steaks in a historic York Harbor inn with a nautical cellar pub downstairs.
