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Greek
Portland
Greek kitchen in Portland serving fresh mezze, lamb, and a blueberry-tahini ouzo cake that stays with you.
Restaurant
Augusta
Creative bistro fare in downtown Hallowell with a rotating menu and serious wine list.
American restaurant
Cape Elizabeth
Farm-to-table fine dining on Cape Elizabeth served under the sky at picnic tables and private gazebos.
Baxter State Park
Comfort food with surprises near Rangeley: stellar fish and chips, maple Dijon salmon, and serious gluten-free options.
Bar & grill
Bangor
Bangor bar and grill with creative comfort food, late-night kitchen, and a downstairs pool area with arcade games.
Boothbay Harbor
Eclectic bistro in Boothbay Harbor with inventive cocktails, fish tacos, and European wine list.
Camden
South American fusion spot in Camden with ceviche, carne asada, and inventive cocktails.
Takeout restaurant
Wells
Thin-crust pizza and hearty subs in Wells, stop in for meatballs or roast beef.
Rockland
French-leaning New England cooking in a small Rockland spot. Moqueca, pork chop, risotto.
Cafe
Brunswick
Sandwiches and soups on house-baked bread in downtown Brunswick's Tontine Mall.
Smash burgers and hand-cut fries in Wells, run by a chef who treats every plate like it matters.
Pizza Restaurant
Bowling alley bar in Bangor with surprisingly solid wings, burgers, and poutine.
Hawaiian restaurant
Fresh poke bowls in Brunswick with a huge protein selection and rice that actually melts in your mouth.
Smoothie bowls, fresh teas, and protein iced coffees in Boothbay Harbor. Quick counter service.
Asian restaurant
Taiwanese and Chinese spot in Cape Elizabeth with hand-made buns and crispy fried chicken.
Market
Fresh-caught lobster sold straight from the tank at this Rockland market. Call ahead to order.
Old Orchard Beach
Casual Old Orchard Beach bistro known for oversize lobster rolls, house-made chips, and fresh Maine scallops.
Tacos done right in Augusta. Order ahead, take home, and taste why locals keep coming back.
Boothbay Harbor's Downeast Candies pulls fresh taffy on a vintage 1920s machine you can watch.
Craft cocktails and from-scratch cooking in a cozy Camden spot with rooftop views.
Japanese
Chef Hiro's sashimi omakase and spicy tuna rolls draw serious sushi fans to this Portland standby.
Hot dog stand
Freeport
All-beef hot dogs and fresh strawberry lemonade at a beloved Freeport corner stand across from L.L. Bean.
York
Fresh seafood and cocktails in a ship-themed cellar pub on York's Main Street.
York bar-restaurant with crispy chicken tenders, pulled pork apple grilled cheese, and a burger locals can't stop ordering.
