Restaurants
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Restaurant
Augusta
Lakeside spot in Augusta with live music, brunch, and a full bar. Service and kitchen timing can be inconsistent.
Seafood restaurant
Ogunquit
Fresh-caught seafood and steaks in a woodsy Ogunquit spot with a flower-lined patio.
Irish pub
Kennebunkport
Kennebunkport Irish pub with proper pints, live music on Fridays, and curry poutine worth a detour.
American Restaurant
Brunswick
Irish pub in Brunswick serving hearty chowder, wings, and a Ruben burger that regulars rave about.
Italian restaurant
Portland
Wood-fired pizzas and handmade pastas in a bright Portland spot with strong service.
Thai restaurant
Thai comfort food in Augusta, curries, noodles, and crispy chicken that keeps regulars coming back.
Diner
Saco
Classic diner on Route 1 with hand-grated hash browns and homemade blueberry muffins.
German restaurant
Authentic German classics and imported beers in a wood-paneled Brunswick tavernlike space.
Fresh lobster rolls and fried clams at this waterside shack in Brunswick. Counter service, picnic tables.
American restaurant
Bar Harbor
Counter-service diner in Bar Harbor. Hearty breakfasts, blueberry pancakes, Joe's bowl, free coffee refills.
Bangor
Bangor's 11 Central serves boldly seasoned American fare and craft cocktails in a brick-and-art-filled room.
Wells
Thai cooking in Wells with grilled salmon and curry dishes that satisfy first-timers and regulars alike.
Brewpub
Brewpub with wood-fired pizza and local beers. Dog-friendly deck overlooking Ogunquit.
Grocery store
Bethel
Bethel grocery with house-made sandwiches, soups, and catering that punches above its weight.
Waterfront American bistro in Portland with deck views, fresh oysters, and event-ready service.
Breakfast restaurant
Boothbay Harbor
Homey Boothbay Harbor breakfast spot known for fluffy waffles, strong coffee, and antique-filled rooms.
Hotel
Waterfront inn with included breakfast, kayaks, and a restaurant in quiet Boothbay Harbor cove.
Topsham
Locally-loved public house in Topsham serving sharp burgers, wood-fired pizza, and cocktails.
Brewery
Boothbay
Craft brewery with a rustic tavern, house-made beers, and wood-fired pizza in Boothbay.
English pub and fine dining in a restored Ogunquit inn with a new kitchen turning out standout prime rib.
Seafood-focused sit-down spot on Ogunquit's Main Street with fresh lobster rolls and year-round hours.
Sushi restaurant
Fresh sushi and ramen in a basement spot where the Dinosaur Egg roll steals the show.
Scarborough
Coastal American spot in Scarborough with wood-fired pizzas, fresh seafood, and standout sides.
Boothbay Harbor breakfast spot known for house-made corned beef hash and banana pancakes.
