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Bar & grill
Lebanon
Tavern wings and burgers in Lebanon. Wing Night specials draw regulars who swear by the sauces.
Inn
York
Beachfront dining in York with cocktails, ocean views, and a laid-back vibe that welcomes walk-ins and groups.
Restaurant
Rooftop dining in heated igloos with cocktails and steak, steps from Portsmouth.
Ogunquit
Casual bar and grill in Ogunquit with generous portions, fresh seafood, and a laid-back patio vibe.
York bar and grill slinging burgers, seafood, and live music with a beachy vibe.
Seafood restaurant
Old Orchard Beach
Waterfront seafood in Old Orchard Beach with lobster rolls, crab cakes, and ocean views.
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.
Beachside casual in York with fresh seafood, pizza, and a full bar right near Short Sands Beach.
Oceanside Grille serves seafood in Old Orchard Beach with live music, but quality and service are inconsistent.
Pizza restaurant
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.
Casual Maine seafood spot in Old Orchard Beach with marsh views and four roomy dining rooms.
New England seafood classics right on Long Sands Beach, with views of Nubble Lighthouse since 1963.
Resort hotel
Beachfront Old Orchard Beach resort with direct beach access, pools, and a cafe.
American restaurant
American grill in Old Orchard Beach with nachos worth the trip and a solid bar program.
Italian restaurant
Brick-oven pizzas and Italian comfort food in a low-key Ogunquit spot with easy parking and a relaxed vibe.
Coastal fine dining in York with fresh lobster, scallops, and house-made focaccia bread.
Kennebunkport
Cocktails and bistro snacks in Kennebunkport's modern dining room with a quieter back patio.
Carne asada street tacos and loaded fries in Old Orchard Beach, with a loyal following despite mixed takes on execution.
Old-school surf 'n' turf spot in Wells with a fresh salad bar and a famous two-foot lobster roll.
Waterfront seafood spot in Ogunquit with a knockout lobster roll and fish and chips that actually delivers.
Family Restaurant
Kennebunk
Kennebunk's riverside tavern slings housemade ales and upscale pub fare with harbor views since 1992.
Affordable Kennebunkport resort with two pools, hot tubs, and a quiet courtyard location near town.
Lobster rolls and ocean views from a cliff-side shack in York with a full bar.
Fine dining tasting menus in a barn-turned-restaurant with live music and an wine program.
Full Circle Cafe in Lebanon serves comfort food with a friendly local vibe.
