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Diner
Bethel
Classic diner in Bethel serving burgers, reubens, and homebaked toast at fair prices.
Hotel
Historic Bethel resort with spacious rooms, on-site dining, and mountain access.
Brewpub
Rockland
Rockland brewpub slinging housemade stouts and dressed-up pub fare in a converted mill.
Resort hotel
Kennebunkport
Affordable Kennebunkport resort with two pools, hot tubs, and a quiet courtyard location near town.
Seafood Restaurant
Augusta
Brick-oven pizza and American fare at Senator Inn & Spa with strong coffee and fresh seafood specials.
Sushi restaurant
Sushi and Korean in Bethel with craft beer, wine, and karaoke, porch dining in summer.
Restaurant
Bangor
Bangor lounge with a remodeled wrap-around bar, live music on weekends, and weekly specials.
Modern Barn in Bethel serves upscale comfort food with standout cocktails and that creme brûlée donut.
Seafood restaurant
York
Lobster rolls and ocean views from a cliff-side shack in York with a full bar.
American restaurant
Brunswick
Casual American bar in Brunswick with killer chicken wings, corn dogs, and strong local beer selection.
American comfort food and cocktails inside the Hollywood Casino, with a server named Donna who'll make your night.
Kennebunk
Fine dining tasting menus in a barn-turned-restaurant with live music and an wine program.
American
South Portland
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.
Lebanon
Full Circle Cafe in Lebanon serves comfort food with a friendly local vibe.
Pizzeria
Chicago-style deep dish and Italian sandwiches in a family-friendly Bangor spot with cold beer and easy parking.
