Restaurants
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Chinese restaurant
York
Casual Chinese spot in York serving crispy Crab Rangoons, General Tso's chicken, and fresh lo mein.
American restaurant
Camden
French fine dining in a Victorian inn with impeccable service and a wine program to match.
Fast food restaurant
Old Orchard Beach
Seasonal window spot in Old Orchard Beach slinging crinkle-cut fries, hot dogs, and fried dough since forever.
Pizza restaurant
Baxter State Park
Pizza, subs, and homemade desserts in Patten. Stop here on your way to Baxter State Park.
Italian restaurant
Brunswick
Greek-Italian wine bar in Brunswick with house-made pasta, killer cocktails, and a sommelier-run bar.
Seafood restaurant
Portland
Portland seafood spot with a wildly inventive, constantly rotating menu that surprises.
Vegan Restaurant
Bangor
Fine dining in Bangor with house-grown vegetables and cocktails made fresh daily.
American Restaurant
Bangor spot with a Friends-themed menu, killer salads, and bacon BBQ burgers that hit different.
Restaurant
Freeport
Freeport lobster rolls on toasted brioche, mayo or butter, plus clam chowder that regulars rave about.
Taco restaurant
Ogunquit
Ogunquit taqueria slung birria tacos and creative fillings in a bustling, laid-back spot.
Rockland
Rockland's seasonal spot where chef Sammy cooks without ego. Order the cod.
Seafood Restaurant
Contemporary American in downtown Brunswick with a raw bar, craft cocktails, and solid pork and seafood.
Cafe
Rockland cafe with fresh sandwiches, smoothies, and seasonal pop-ups from Portland chefs.
Bakery
Rockland bakery with maple bacon croissants, quiches, and eclairs that draw return visits.
Seafood-focused New American at a riverside inn with views, outdoor seating, and a full bar.
Fine dining restaurant
Southwest Harbor
French-inflected American cooking with local ingredients in a refined Southwest Harbor bistro.
Yarmouth
Mexican-BBQ fusion in Yarmouth with smoked meats and house-made sauces, though execution divides diners.
Greek restaurant
Seasonal Greek cooking in a tiny Brunswick room. Lamb shank, grilled octopus, Greek wine list.
Hancock
Seafood-focused American spot in Hancock with stellar haddock chowder and crab cakes.
Kennebunkport
Casual American breakfast and dinner spot in charming Kennebunkport with friendly staff and hearty classics.
Augusta
Seafood and duck at an elegant Augusta spot with house wine and private event space.
Thomaston
Handmade pasta and seasonal cooking in Thomaston. The kind of place you'll want to return to immediately.
Beachfront spot in Ogunquit serving lobster rolls, avocado toast, and house-made fruit juices.
Northeast Harbor
Upscale New England cooking near Acadia, where halibut and seasonal pasta shine and the bartender knows drinks.
