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Ramen restaurant
Bangor
Build-your-own ramen bowls in Bangor with spicy miso broth and crispy scallion pancakes.
Bar & grill
Baxter State Park
Log cabin bar and grill near Baxter State Park. Casual breakfasts, burgers, and sandwiches.
Bar
Camden
Camden tavern slinging thin-crust pizza and crispy calamari, with a packed bar and karaoke nights.
American restaurant
Old Orchard Beach
American grill in Old Orchard Beach with nachos worth the trip and a solid bar program.
Italian restaurant
Ogunquit
Brick-oven pizzas and Italian comfort food in a low-key Ogunquit spot with easy parking and a relaxed vibe.
Seafood restaurant
Boothbay Harbor
Oceanfront seafood in Boothbay Harbor with stuffed haddock, clam chowder, and Maine blueberry pie.
Chinese restaurant
Freeport
China Rose serves familiar Chinese dishes buffet-style in a casual Freeport spot with decent prices.
Restaurant
York
Coastal fine dining in York with fresh lobster, scallops, and house-made focaccia bread.
Brewpub
Augusta
Brewpub pizza with creative toppings and power bowls, counter service in downtown Augusta.
Fresh seafood and pulled pork at a working wharf in Boothbay Harbor, with views that justify the price.
Bangor bar and grill with creamy mac and cheese and clam chowder, attached to a hotel.
Brunswick
Upscale American cooking in the Brunswick Hotel, with a chef who sweats the allergies.
Kennebunkport
Cocktails and bistro snacks in Kennebunkport's modern dining room with a quieter back patio.
Southern soul food in Bangor: jerk chicken, wings, and fried dough that keeps people coming back.
Airport hotel dining with Maine classics: lobster rolls, strip steak, and blueberry pie.
Carne asada street tacos and loaded fries in Old Orchard Beach, with a loyal following despite mixed takes on execution.
Bistro
Upscale bistro with golf course views in Boothbay Harbor. Steaks and inventive plates.
Wells
Old-school surf 'n' turf spot in Wells with a fresh salad bar and a famous two-foot lobster roll.
Japanese restaurant
Fresh sushi and Japanese classics in Augusta, with an entertaining open kitchen and a full bar.
Freeport seafood spot with a killer lobster roll, fire pit seating, and a bustling tavern vibe.
Hamburger Restaurant
Chain bar and grill in Augusta where the staff actually remembers your name and your drink order.
Hotel
Upscale spa hotel in Augusta with a refined restaurant, sauna, and steam room.
Asian restaurant
Stylish Asian spot in Bangor with sushi, Chinese classics, and craft cocktails.
Waterfront seafood spot in Ogunquit with a knockout lobster roll and fish and chips that actually delivers.
