Restaurants
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Bar
Old Orchard Beach
Beach-pier tiki bar in Old Orchard Beach with strong views and friendly staff; drink quality varies.
Restaurant
Bar Harbor
Argentine grill in Bar Harbor with expertly cooked steaks, shrimp, and desserts that stop you mid-bite.
American
Kennebunk
Casual seafood and steaks from the team behind The White Barn Inn.
Asian
Portland
Hibachi shows and creative sushi rolls in Portland's sleekest Asian dining room.
Steak and cheese grinders and breakfast sandwiches made fresh in Old Orchard Beach.
Newry
Mountain lodge restaurant in Newry with deviled eggs, ricotta toast, and a full bar.
Italian
Intimate Italian spot in Woodfords with house-made pasta, focaccia, and craft cocktails.
Augusta
Augusta deli with clever sandwich names, fresh ingredients, and staff who actually care about getting orders right.
Bethel
Bethel smoothie bowls and craft teas in a bright, health-focused spot with genuinely friendly staff.
Seafood restaurant
Counter-service lobster shack on the Portland waterfront with fresh catches and harbor views.
Cape Elizabeth
Lobster rolls and fried seafood with unbeatable ocean views from red picnic tables on the rocks.
Raw and fried seafood on Portland's waterfront, with fresh lobster and oysters in a vintage diner setting.
Italian restaurant
Bangor
Olive Garden in Bangor serves pasta and salads with unlimited breadsticks in a lively, family-friendly space.
Wiscasset
Iconic lobster rolls stuffed with meat at this red shack on Route 1, but expect a serious line.
Steak house
Texas Roadhouse in Augusta serves solid steakhouse fare with a Southwestern kick, fresh bread, and free parking.
Boothbay Harbor
Classic Maine seafood with water views in Boothbay Harbor. The lobster roll alone is worth the trip.
Family Restaurant
Chain bar & grill in Bangor with dependable American fare, wings, and a solid drinks program.
Brewpub
Brunswick
Riverside brewpub in Topsham with housemade beers and a lobster roll that lives up to the hype.
Japanese restaurant
Hibachi theater and sushi in Bangor, with chefs who turn dinner into a show.
American restaurant
Ellsworth
Classic American comfort in Ellsworth. Seafood, hotdogs, and legendary house-baked blueberry pie.
Brewer
Riverfront seafood in Brewer with warm lobster rolls, live music, and a heated deck overlooking the water.
Saco
Fresh lobster rolls and clam chowder in a casual Kennebunkport spot with local beers on tap.
Wood-grilled seafood on Portland's waterfront with a raw bar and views of the working docks.
Classic New England seafood in Bar Harbor with water views and a fun outdoor deck.
