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American restaurant
Kennebunk
Waterfront seafood spot in a historic Kennebunk building with views of a 19th-century schooner.
Old Orchard Beach
Homestyle American breakfast, lunch & dinner with live music. Known for generous portions and friendly service.
Restaurant
Kennebunkport
Waterfront seafood in Kennebunkport with views, valet parking, and cocktails worth the wait.
Pizza restaurant
Brunswick
Thin-crust pizza and calzones made fresh. Antigoni's has been a Brunswick go-to for two decades.
Upmarket American seafood in Kennebunkport with a classic bar and river views.
Seafood restaurant
Camden
Waterfront steakhouse and seafood spot in Camden with views of the harbor and a solid bar program.
Ellsworth
English pub classics and local beers on Ellsworth's main street. Try the Reuben.
York
Harborside lobster pound in York with upscale seafood, craft cocktails, and water views.
Rockland
Burgers, BBQ, and fish tacos in a working historic railway station with live music.
Irish pub
Wells
Irish pub in a Federal-era tavern with burgers, shepherd's pie, and live music on weekends.
Acadia National Park
Casual seafood spot near the marina with a killer peppercorn whiskey steak sauce and fresh lobster rolls.
Italian restaurant
Northern Italian cooking in Rockport with river views, warm service, and a chef who works the room.
Ogunquit
Ogunquit spot slinging Neapolitan pizza, raw oysters, and fried haddock with a lively, welcoming vibe.
Portland
Seasonal New American cooking and house cocktails in Portland's most polished casual room.
Craft brewery and distillery in Kennebunk with fresh seafood tacos, wings, and house-made spirits.
Chinese restaurant
Augusta
Casual Chinese spot in Augusta with river views, handmade egg rolls, and a lunch buffet.
Rockland's Ada's Kitchen serves house-made pasta and wood-fired pizza in a buzzing, cocktail-friendly bistro.
Seafood Restaurant
Bar Harbor
Upscale seafood and steaks at Bar Harbor Inn, with live piano and sweeping water views.
Takeout restaurant
College Carry-Out serves fresh-dough pizza in Augusta with hit-or-miss execution and solid prices.
Family-owned spot in Northeast Harbor with stellar seafood pizza, clam chowder, and fresh-baked pastries.
Japanese restaurant
Contemporary Japanese spot in Brunswick with fresh sushi, udon, and tatami seating plus cocktails.
Wood-fired pizza in Hallowell with river views and gluten-free options.
NY-style pizza in Ellsworth with solid subs and a welcoming staff.
Bethel
Cantonese and Sichuan spot in Bethel with steamed dumplings and wonton soup that draw regulars back.
