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Seafood restaurant
Portland
Contemporary harbor-side seafood spot known for fresh fish, oysters, and bang bang shrimp in Portland's Old Port.
American restaurant
Seasonal New American cooking and house cocktails in Portland's most polished casual room.
Restaurant
Freeport
Sunrise Cafe serves classic Maine breakfast in Freeport with fresh ingredients and quick service.
Cape Elizabeth
Upscale seafood on Peaks Island with pistachio halibut, scallop scampi, and housemade carrot cake.
Freeport brewpub with house beers, smashburgers, and wings. Order via QR code at your table.
Mexican restaurant
Mexican restaurant in Portland with fresh salsas, generous portions, and a warm, funky vibe.
Freeport oyster bar slinging pristine bivalves and fresh seafood in a cozy downtown spot.
Upscale New American in Cape Elizabeth with ocean views, a burger that's worth the drive, and strong cocktails.
Waterfront American spot in Portland with igloos, lobster rolls, and ribs that rival the seafood.
Italian
Intimate Italian spot in Woodfords with house-made pasta, focaccia, and craft cocktails.
Counter-service lobster shack on the Portland waterfront with fresh catches and harbor views.
Lobster rolls and fried seafood with unbeatable ocean views from red picnic tables on the rocks.
Raw and fried seafood on Portland's waterfront, with fresh lobster and oysters in a vintage diner setting.
Wood-grilled seafood on Portland's waterfront with a raw bar and views of the working docks.
Steak house
Wood-fired steaks and seafood from a corner spot with a pro kitchen and parkside seating.
Refurbished barn serving lobster rolls, fresh haddock, and Maine classics with counter and full-service options.
Cafe
Gourmet market cafe in Cape Elizabeth with hearty sandwiches, fresh pastries, and serious coffee.
Pizza restaurant
Craft brewery pizza in Freeport with inventive pies and local beers, sausage mushroom to mac and cheese pork.
Craft beer and cocktails meet lobster rolls and steaks in Portland's industrial brewhouse.
Pub
South Portland
Riverside brewery in Bangor with house-crafted beers and a solid pub menu; the deck's the draw.
Indian
Westbrook
Westbrook's Bombay Bistro serves rich, crave-worthy Indian food and staff who chase you down with lost earmuffs.
Chinese restaurant
China Rose serves familiar Chinese dishes buffet-style in a casual Freeport spot with decent prices.
Freeport seafood spot with a killer lobster roll, fire pit seating, and a bustling tavern vibe.
American
Wings and tenders with a sprawling sauce menu, but execution is maddeningly inconsistent.
Beer Garden
Yarmouth
Brewpub pizza spot in Augusta with creative pies and counter-service bowls.
Pizzeria
Chicago-style deep dish and Italian sandwiches in a family-friendly Bangor spot with cold beer and easy parking.
