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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
Old Orchard Beach
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
Acadia National Park
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.
Locally-loved public house in Brunswick serving sharp burgers, wood-fired pizza, and cocktails.
Brewery
Craft brewery with a rustic tavern, house-made beers, and wood-fired pizza in Boothbay Harbor.
Seafood-focused sit-down spot on Ogunquit's Main Street with fresh lobster rolls and year-round hours.
English pub and fine dining in a restored Ogunquit inn with a new kitchen turning out standout prime rib.
Sushi restaurant
Fresh sushi and ramen in a basement spot where the Dinosaur Egg roll steals the show.
Coastal American spot in Old Orchard Beach with wood-fired pizzas, fresh seafood, and standout sides.
Boothbay Harbor breakfast spot known for house-made corned beef hash and banana pancakes.
