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Restaurant
Portland
Craft beer and cocktails meet lobster rolls and steaks in Portland's industrial brewhouse.
Barbecue restaurant
Bethel
Roadside BBQ in Bethel with smoky brisket, pulled pork, and a legendary $11 sundae.
Pub
South Portland
Riverside brewery in Bangor with house-crafted beers and a solid pub menu; the deck's the draw.
Pizza restaurant
Old Orchard Beach
New York-style pizza and fried pickles steps from Old Orchard Beach pier.
Market
Augusta
Fresh lobster rolls and live lobsters sold right from this Augusta seafood market.
Bar Harbor
Chicken sandwiches and hand-cut fries in downtown Bar Harbor. A seafood break that actually lands.
Bar & grill
Casual bar and grill in Old Orchard Beach slinging big sandwiches and rotating specials.
Grocery store
Bethel grocery with a deli counter, craft beer selection, and a cult following for its big sandwiches.
York
Seasonal spot near Nubble Light with wood-fired oysters, spicy sausage pizza, and strong cocktails.
Brewery
Kennebunkport
Kennebunkport Brewing Company makes solid beer and clam chowder with patio views over the water.
Augusta bar and grill with bowling, games, and comfort food that keeps families coming back.
Italian restaurant
Chain Italian in Augusta with reliable pastas, salads, and endless breadsticks for the family.
American restaurant
Bangor
Bangor institution serving diner breakfasts, lobster rolls, and house-made pastries in a casual, train-themed room.
Mexican restaurant
Margaritas in Augusta serves fresh tacos, enchiladas, and craft cocktails with genuine hospitality.
Seafood restaurant
Ogunquit
Ogunquit seafood spot slinging lobster rolls and rum punch with Gulf views and serious history.
Family Restaurant
Gourmet burgers and chicken sandwiches in Augusta, where the fries come loaded and the staff remembers the kids.
Hip Bar Harbor spot with wood-fired pizzas, creative tacos, and craft beers on a lively patio.
Kennebunk
Kennebunk's walk-up seafood shack known for generous lobster rolls and crispy fried clams.
Family restaurant
Family-friendly Bangor spot serving breakfast, sandwiches, and hearty dinners with fast service.
Casual American chain in Augusta with burgers, wings, and solid comfort food. Separate family and bar sides.
Steak house
Casual steakhouse chain serving grilled beef and American classics in a ranch-style room.
El Agave serves creative Mexican cooking in Augusta with killer fried pork belly and quesabirria.
Riverside brewery in Bangor with handcrafted ales, a spacious deck, and a solid pub menu.
Brunswick
Historic American spot in Brunswick known for prime rib, fresh seafood, and attentive service.