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Restaurant
Old Orchard Beach
Chinese spot in Old Orchard Beach where beef terriyaki melts in your mouth and portions are genuinely generous.
Japanese restaurant
Freeport
Fresh sushi and tapas in Freeport with strong service and a welcoming room.
Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor spot with live music, strong cocktails, and Maine blueberry pie worth the trip.
Sandwich shop
South Freeport Village Market serves fresh bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and pastries at fair prices.
Cocktail Bar
Portland
Whiskey bar in downtown Portland with knowledgeable staff and a solid selection.
Boothbay Harbor
Seafood and steaks with sunset views over Linekin Bay in Boothbay Harbor.
Contemporary American
Kennebunkport
Fine dining prix fixe in Kennebunkport with ocean views, scallops, and wine pairings that match the Maine coast.
Coffee shop
Farm-to-table coffee shop in Freeport with wood-fired pizzas and fresh breakfast sandwiches.
American restaurant
Waterfront steakhouse in Old Orchard Beach with live music, karaoke, and views since 1898.
Bar Harbor burger and lobster spot with killer corn appetizer and live music most nights.
Seafood restaurant
Seafood-focused pub grub in Bar Harbor with steamed lobster and fish and chips that hit the mark.
Steak house
Bangor
Texas Roadhouse in Bangor serves steaks and Southwestern fare with legendary house rolls and attentive service.
Portland pier seafood spot known for steamed clams, oysters, and lobster rolls.
Wells
Casual seafood shack in Wells slinging massive fried clams, lobster rolls, and steaks.
Classic Maine seafood spot in Wells with award-winning clam chowder and baked stuffed lobster.
Hamburger Restaurant
Bar Harbor seafood tavern slinging crispy fish platters and lobster rolls that locals can't stay away from.
No-frills seafood counter in Old Orchard Beach serving fried clams, lobster rolls, and house-made tartar sauce.
York
No-frills seafood spot in York with ocean views and a sprawling menu of New England classics.
Downeast seafood in a Victorian boarding house where lobster bisque and craft cocktails hit the mark.
Lobster rolls and chowder steps from Nubble Light, with ocean views and a loyal crowd.
Bright seafood cafe in Bar Harbor known for tender lobster rolls and early-bird specials.
Dock-side lobster pound in Freeport serving boiled lobster, fried clams, and rolls with river views.
Harbor-view seafood spot in Bar Harbor with late-night hours, fresh lobster mac and cheese, and a loyal following.
Seafood Restaurant
Acadia National Park
Boiled lobster dinners and takeout at a rustic counter-service pound near Bar Harbor.
