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American restaurant
Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Beach diner serving fresh American breakfast and brunch with standout eggs Benedict and homemade muffins.
Restaurant
Ellsworth
Irish pub in Ellsworth serving haddock cakes, bangers and beans, fish sandwiches, and proper Guinness.
Seafood restaurant
Acadia National Park
Waterfront lobster shack on the pier in Southwest Harbor, known for buttery rolls and sunset views.
Pizza restaurant
Wells
NY-style and Sicilian pizza that regulars drive out of their way for, plus red-sauce pastas and fresh tiramisu.
Diner
Brunswick
Classic Brunswick diner in a vintage railcar serves crab-egg benedicts and blueberry stuffed French toast.
Bar Harbor
American comfort food and local drafts in a nautical Bar Harbor spot with a compact, efficient kitchen.
Brunch restaurant
Portland
Upscale comfort food brunch in a quaint Portland spot with killer cocktails and biscuits.
Boothbay Harbor
Cash-only lobster pound in Boothbay Harbor with massive rolls and water views.
Waterside oyster bar and lobster spot in Boothbay Harbor with dock access and views of working boats.
Italian restaurant
Chic Italian spot in downtown Portland with fresh pasta, seafood, and a buzzing back room that feels like an occasion.
Breakfast restaurant
Augusta
Cash-only breakfast spot in Augusta slinging big omelets, pancakes, and cinnamon buns.
Fine Dining Restaurant
Inventive fish and steaks in a polished room facing Monument Square, with counter seats overlooking the kitchen.
Hamburger Restaurant
Bethel
Creative burgers and local brews in a small Bethel spot with serious kitchen chops.
Convenience store
York
York convenience stop with wood-fired pizza, killer deli subs, and a bakery that does custom gluten-free cakes.
Mexican restaurant
Mexican comfort food in Ellsworth with fast service, warm chips, and margarita towers.
Brewpub
Augusta brewpub with house ales, fish and chips, and a lively crowd that gets loud when live music's on.
Counter-service pizza joint in a quirky 1973 building with a thin, charred crust and real sauce.
Camden
Wood-fired pizzas with organic ingredients and real passion behind the oven in Camden.
American comfort food with huge portions and creative fries in Augusta. Honey garlic burgers, loaded mac and cheese.
Low-key seafood spot in Bar Harbor with killer chowder, fresh lobster, and a killer chocolate mousse.
Creative American cooking and local art in a funky, welcoming bistro just off downtown Augusta.
Counter-order Mexican spot in Old Orchard Beach slinging al pastor, birria, and massive burritos.
Kennebunkport
Seafood shack on the water in Kennebunkport with killer clam chowder and harbor views.
Thin-crust pizza with Greek flair. Crispy fries and carbonara done right in Augusta.
