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American restaurant
Camden
Small-plates American spot in Camden where Hannah and Devin cook what they want, and it works.
Restaurant
Board games, fresh food, and mocha cheesecake in a mill-turned-café in Camden.
Charcuterie boards and cured meats done right in Camden, with online ordering and friendly service.
Bar & grill
Peruvian-inspired small plates and craft cocktails in a historic Camden castle with terraces.
Camden fine dining in a farmhouse that sources Maine seafood and seasonal ingredients.
Seasonal New American cooking in a converted mill, booking through lottery or walk-in lunch service.
Buttermilk Kitchen serves crispy, flavor-packed breakfast and lunch in downtown Camden.
Salad shop
Fresh salad shop in Camden with tartines, bowls, and cold-pressed juices that feel like a real meal.
Camden's Mosaic pairs Mexican-inspired cooking with local art and a husband-wife team running the show.
Beloved Camden shack dishing up lobster rolls and burgers for 50 years from a parking lot.
Fresh Maine seafood and bourbon pairings in a charming Spruce Head dining room overlooking Clark Island.
South American fusion spot in Camden with ceviche, carne asada, and inventive cocktails.
Craft cocktails and from-scratch cooking in a cozy Camden spot with rooftop views.
Bed & breakfast
Upscale B&B in Camden with chef-driven dinners, fireside rooms, and wine pairings.
Caterer
Camden market and caterer doing fresh sandwiches, prepared foods, and custom event catering.
Global comfort food in Camden, try the Brazilian fish stew or that pork chop everyone raves about.
Camden oyster bar with harbor views, craft cocktails, and briny small plates.
Pizza restaurant
Wood-fired pizzas with organic ingredients and real passion behind the oven in Camden.
Thai restaurant
Thai curries and housemade noodles in an intimate Camden spot run by a James Beard semifinalist.
Camden House of Pizza makes Greek and Italian pies with real sauce and proper crust ratios.
French fine dining in a Victorian inn with impeccable service and a wine program to match.
Deli
Fresh sandwiches and soups in Camden with harbor views and a relaxed counter-service vibe.
Seafood restaurant
Waterfront steakhouse and seafood spot in Camden with views of the harbor and a solid bar program.
Italian restaurant
Northern Italian cooking in Rockport with river views, warm service, and a chef who works the room.
Italian Restaurant
Italian cooking in Camden with a lively bar; lobster cakes and puttanesca draw repeat visitors.
Fresh halibut and lobster risotto on Camden's waterfront, with cocktails worth the trip.
Rockport fine dining with harbor views, seasonal seafood, and a chef in the open kitchen you'll actually want to watch.
Camden distillery with a harbor view, craft cocktails, and solid burgers and oysters.
Coastal shack slinging creative hot dogs and crispy fried haddock sandwiches in Camden.
Camden seafood spot where the crab cakes are golden and the clam chowder's worth the walk down Bayview.
Chinese restaurant
Camden Island serves Chinese American classics with fresh ingredients and bold sauces in a bright, welcoming spot.
Lobster rolls and blackened haddock tacos at a casual Camden-area shack with ocean views.
Bar
Camden tavern slinging thin-crust pizza and crispy calamari, with a packed bar and karaoke nights.
