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Restaurant
Old Orchard Beach
Seafood and live music steps from Old Orchard Beach's sand and surf.
Brewpub
Wells
Brewpub in Wells serving craft beer and seafood in a rustic hunting lodge setting.
Pizza restaurant
Brunswick
Brewpub pizza and sandwiches in Brunswick with a solid tap list and a kitchen that doesn't miss.
Seafood restaurant
Boothbay Harbor
Dockside seafood spot in Boothbay Harbor serving haddock chowder, fried fish sandwiches, and lobster dinners.
Boothbay Harbor waterfront spot with local oysters, mussels, and live music. Friendly staff, no rush.
Acadia National Park
Oceanside bistro at the Atlantic Oceanside Hotel with harbor views and fresh lobster rolls.
Bar & grill
Rockland
Rockland bar and grill with live music, decent beer list, and hit-or-miss kitchen.
York
Beachside casual in York with fresh seafood, pizza, and a full bar right near Short Sands Beach.
Smash burgers and board games in a California-surf-vibed spot on Rockland's main drag.
Oceanside Grille serves seafood in Old Orchard Beach with live music, but quality and service are inconsistent.
Beach-stand pizza and subs near Old Orchard Beach boardwalk. Fast service, fair prices.
Casual grill in Old Orchard Beach with fish tacos, caprese sandwiches, and a full bar.
Ellsworth
Ellsworth pizza and breakfast spot attached to a market, run by a devoted breakfast cook.
Bethel
Slope-side Italian and grilled fare in Bethel, with fireplaces and a chatty owner behind the bar.
American
Portland
Craft cocktails and upscale comfort food in a refined lounge inside the Portland Regency Hotel.
Sports Bar
Auburn
Chain wings spot in Auburn with a sports bar vibe, sauces from mild to scorching.
Indian
Westbrook
Westbrook's Bombay Bistro serves rich, crave-worthy Indian food and staff who chase you down with lost earmuffs.
Casual Maine seafood spot in Old Orchard Beach with marsh views and four roomy dining rooms.
Tex Mex Restaurant
Bangor
Tex-Mex chain in Bangor with solid ribs, sliders, and a reliable waiter named Joe.
American restaurant
Ellsworth comfort food joint known for pot roast, lobster rolls, and blueberry pancakes.
New England seafood classics right on Long Sands Beach, with views of Nubble Lighthouse since 1963.
Boiled lobster and fried clams on Ellsworth's main drag, a straightforward Maine classic.
Casual American spot in Bangor with a sports bar vibe, pet-friendly patio, and a basement nightclub.
Resort hotel
Beachfront Old Orchard Beach resort with direct beach access, pools, and a cafe.
