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Bakery
Kennebunkport
Kennebunkport bakery and gourmet deli with fresh sandwiches, scones, and house-made pies.
Mexican restaurant
Portland
Mexican restaurant in Portland with fresh salsas, generous portions, and a warm, funky vibe.
Inn
Old Orchard Beach
Beachfront inn with clean rooms and a restaurant serving lobster scampi and fresh seafood chowder.
Seafood restaurant
Camden
Fresh halibut and lobster risotto on Camden's waterfront, with cocktails worth the trip.
Restaurant
Rockland
Rockland pub with tacos, fried rice, and mushroom appetizers that draw repeat visitors.
Pizza restaurant
Thin-crust pizzas done right, including a fig pie that keeps people coming back to Kennebunkport.
Brunswick
Thin-crust pizza with charred edges and house-made sauce. Create your own or go with their tested combinations.
Augusta
Augusta tavern with pizza, sandwiches, and cocktails. Solid bar scene with mixed kitchen results.
Boothbay Harbor
Seasonal seafood and steaks on Boothbay Harbor's waterfront, with a heated deck and views.
American restaurant
American seafood spot in Rockland open late with house-made sauces and a killer mac and cheese.
Freeport
Freeport oyster bar slinging pristine bivalves and fresh seafood in a cozy downtown spot.
Italian restaurant
Bar Harbor
Italian restaurant in Bar Harbor with standout shrimp scampi, craft cocktails, and attentive service.
Bethel
Northern Italian in Bethel with handmade pizza, chicken francaise, and cocktails from bartender Louis.
Rockport fine dining with harbor views, seasonal seafood, and a chef in the open kitchen you'll actually want to watch.
Seafood on the Kennebunkport pier with sunset views and wood-fired halibut.
Camden distillery with a harbor view, craft cocktails, and solid burgers and oysters.
Ogunquit
Creative comfort food in Perkins Cove with serious portions and a chef who knows his stuff.
Cape Elizabeth
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.
Pizza Restaurant
Rockland's Italian sandwich counter on the pier, made-to-order and cheap.
Bethel kitchen with craft cocktails and ambitious dishes, near Sunday River skiing.
Fine dining restaurant
Fine dining prix fixe in Kennebunkport with ocean views and seasonal New England seafood.
York
Waterfront seafood spot in York with harbor views, poke bowls, and lobster rolls.
Takeout restaurant
Takeout pizza and steak bombs in Bethel. Crust done right, when they're on their game.
Bar & grill
Waterfront bar and grill in Kennebunkport with crispy fish and chips, full belly clams, and harbor views.
Coastal shack slinging creative hot dogs and crispy fried haddock sandwiches in Camden.
Global small plates and tiki drinks in York with ocean views and stellar service.
Bar
Beach-pier tiki bar in Old Orchard Beach with strong views and friendly staff; drink quality varies.
Acadia National Park
Argentine grill in Bar Harbor with expertly cooked steaks, shrimp, and desserts that stop you mid-bite.
American
Kennebunk
Casual seafood and steaks from the team behind The White Barn Inn.
Asian
Hibachi shows and creative sushi rolls in Portland's sleekest Asian dining room.
Steak and cheese grinders and breakfast sandwiches made fresh in Old Orchard Beach.
Mountain lodge restaurant in Bethel with deviled eggs, ricotta toast, and a full bar.
Italian
Intimate Italian spot in Woodfords with house-made pasta, focaccia, and craft cocktails.
Augusta deli with clever sandwich names, fresh ingredients, and staff who actually care about getting orders right.
Bethel smoothie bowls and craft teas in a bright, health-focused spot with genuinely friendly staff.
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.
Bangor
Olive Garden in Bangor serves pasta and salads with unlimited breadsticks in a lively, family-friendly space.
Iconic lobster rolls stuffed with meat at this red shack on Route 1, but expect a serious line.
Steak house
Texas Roadhouse in Augusta serves solid steakhouse fare with a Southwestern kick, fresh bread, and free parking.
Classic Maine seafood with water views in Boothbay Harbor. The lobster roll alone is worth the trip.
Family Restaurant
Chain bar & grill in Bangor with dependable American fare, wings, and a solid drinks program.
Brewpub
Riverside brewpub in Topsham with housemade beers and a lobster roll that lives up to the hype.
Japanese restaurant
Hibachi theater and sushi in Bangor, with chefs who turn dinner into a show.
Ellsworth
Classic American comfort in Ellsworth. Seafood, hotdogs, and legendary house-baked blueberry pie.
Riverfront seafood in Bangor with warm lobster rolls, live music, and a heated deck overlooking the water.
Fresh lobster rolls and clam chowder in a casual Kennebunkport spot with local beers on tap.
Wood-grilled seafood on Portland's waterfront with a raw bar and views of the working docks.
Classic New England seafood in Bar Harbor with water views and a fun outdoor deck.
Seafood Restaurant
Waterfront seafood and steak in York with a cozy fireplace, fresh lobster rolls, and local wine.
Breakfast Restaurant
Dysart's serves truck-stop comfort food and stellar pancakes to locals and road-trippers alike.
Bangor diner with fresh lobster rolls, haddock chowder, and housemade blueberry desserts.
Irish restaurant
Waterfront Irish pub in Bar Harbor with seafood, live music, and a game-day vibe.
Route 66 serves classic American fare in a Bar Harbor space packed with vintage collectibles and nostalgic charm.
Waterfront seafood spot in Rockland with a killer lobster roll and bay views from the deck.
Ellsworth pizza joint slinging thin-crust pies, calzones, and pasta in a casual, busy spot.
Camden seafood spot where the crab cakes are golden and the clam chowder's worth the walk down Bayview.
Bangor cantina slinging locally sourced tacos, enchiladas, and an impressive tequila list.
Chicago-style deep dish and Italian sandwiches in a family-friendly Bangor chain with cold beer and easy parking.
Wells
Wells seafood spot with clams, shrimp, ribs, and a roaring fireplace. Local crowd, clean, friendly staff.
Wood-fired pizza and burgers in Bangor with serious cocktails and a stylish room.
24/7 truck-stop diner off I-95 with chicken pot pie, biscuits and gravy, and homemade blueberry pie.
Stone-fired pizzas with housemade crusts and local beer in Ogunquit's casual, airy spot.
Gastropub
Upscale surf and turf in a Victorian house with a garden; lobster mac and cheese and short ribs draw crowds.
Family-run seafood shack in Old Orchard Beach with a jetty view, live music, and killer fried clams.
River-view American tavern in Kennebunk with fresh seafood, house-made pizzas, and solid draft beer.
Scratch-made Mexican in Kennebunk with killer margaritas, a fun bar scene, and a chef who cares.
Carhop seafood shack in Brunswick serving fresh lobster rolls and fried clams the old-fashioned way.
Asian restaurant
Spacious Asian spot in Ellsworth slinging sushi rolls, fried rice, and Mongolian beef at fair prices.
Lebanon
Wood-fired pizza and Italian classics in an intimate Lebanon spot with a loyal following.
Barbecue restaurant
Memphis-style ribs and Southern barbecue in a sophisticated Augusta spot with jazz every night.
Eclectic American diner in Augusta with buttery pancakes, good portions, and a seasonal patio.
Waterside American spot in Augusta with crab cakes, pasta, and cocktails on the Kennebec.
Craft beer and global comfort food in a lively Bar Harbor gastropub with art deco touches.
Wood-fired steaks and seafood from a corner spot with a pro kitchen and parkside seating.
Bangor's smoky bar and grill with axe throwing, live music, and ribs that fall off the bone.
Breakfast restaurant
Traditional breakfast in a warm Kennebunk nook. Cinnamon swirl French toast and fresh eggs done right.
Lobster In The Rough serves fresh Maine seafood in a timber-framed barn with live music and cornhole.
Refurbished barn serving lobster rolls, fresh haddock, and Maine classics with counter and full-service options.
Long-running Brunswick Italian spot known for housemade pasta and garlic knots in a spacious, welcoming room.
Refined seafood and views in Ogunquit. Sunset dinners with crab rolls and ocean vistas.
Coffee shop
French-style coffee shop in Kennebunk with seasonal lattes, crepes, and gluten-free macarons.
Lobster rolls piled high at this rustic Boothbay Harbor wharf with working harbor views.
Seafood spot in Ogunquit with a killer fish sandwich, dog-friendly patio, and fudge samples at the door.
Counter-serve pizza and Italian sandwiches in Augusta. Big Dave roast beef is a neighborhood standby.
Rockland bar and grill slinging lobster rolls, Mexican dishes, and strong drinks with ocean views.
Rockland tavern with wood beams and brick walls serving comfort food from scallop linguini to shepherd's pie.
Baxter State Park
American spot in Millinocket with blackened scallops, wings, and homemade pizza. Post-hike refuel.
Sebago Brewing serves burgers, fish fry, and its own craft beer in a spacious Kennebunk brewpub.
Southern-style gastropub in York where the viral lobster roll flight and creative small plates steal the show.
Harborside seafood in a vintage tugboat with views of Boothbay Harbor and homemade pies.
Brewery
Brewery in Bar Harbor with blueberry ale that regulars can't quit, plus solid crab quesadillas and fish and chips.
Cafe
Gourmet market cafe in Cape Elizabeth with hearty sandwiches, fresh pastries, and serious coffee.
Boothbay Harbor pub slinging oversized fish and chips, lobster rolls, and crab cakes with waterfront views.
Craft brewery pizza in Freeport with inventive pies and local beers, sausage mushroom to mac and cheese pork.
Hotel
Newly restored hotel on Northeast Harbor with pool, gardens, and Dahlia's restaurant doing solid seafood.
Chinese restaurant
Hong Kong Island serves reliable Americanized Chinese in Rockland. The pad Thai and crab Rangoon are standouts.
Crispy-crusted pizza and fried mushrooms from a family-run spot locals return to yearly.
