Aragosta at Goose Cove
(Deer Isle)
- Deer Isle waterfront Italian tasting-menu restaurant.
fine dining
Bar Harbor Lobster Pound
(Bar Harbor)
- Waterfront lobster pound in Bar Harbor serving classic Maine boil dinners.
lobster
Abel's Lobster
(Mount Desert)
- Seasonal lobster & clam house with a casual dining room & waterfront seating on a natural fjord.
lobster
Lunch on the Wharf
(Corea)
- Working-dock lobster and haddock lunch spot in the remote fishing village of Corea.
diner
Humblebee Cafe
(Blue Hill)
- Blue Hill café with baked goods, sandwiches, and locally roasted coffee.
The Lost Kitchen
(Freedom)
- Open seasonally, this notable restaurant serves an inventive menu of local New American fare.
fine dining
Isle Au Haut
- Remote island section of Acadia National Park, accessed by mailboat from Stonington.
Bagaduce Lunch
(Penobscot)
- Roadside lobster shack in Penobscot serving generously stacked rolls with picnic tables on the river.
lobster
Maine Lobster Club brand / Alaskan Captain brand
(Rockland)
- Rockland-based seafood brand offering premium Maine lobster and Alaskan fish.
Moody's Diner
(Waldoboro)
- Iconic pit stop for simple diner eats also known for desserts like whoopie pies & blueberry muffins.
diner
Shannon's Unshelled Express BBH
(Boothbay Harbor)
- Boothbay Harbor lobster-roll cart with butter-warm rolls and no shell work.
The Bakeshop
(Freeport)
- Freeport bakery-café with morning pastries and sandwiches.
bakery
Central Provisions
(Portland)
- Eclectic restaurant serving small plates & cocktails in a rustic, brick-walled setting.
fine dining, cocktail
Miyake
(Portland)
- Creative Japanese cuisine including sushi, omakase meals & dishes sourced from the owner's farm.
japanese
Yosaku
(Portland)
- Japanese eatery & lounge with a tranquil vibe is known for its sushi rolls & lunchtime bento box.
japanese
Crispy Gai
(Portland)
- Cocktails & Southeast Asian street food like Thai fried chicken in a hip setup with tin ceilings.
thai, cocktail
Eventide Oyster Co.
(Portland)
- Tiny, busy seafood joint with a raw bar, lobster rolls & creative New England fare, plus cocktails.
lobster, oyster, cocktail
Mr. Tuna
(Portland)
- Portland hand-roll bar from chef Jordan Rubin, expanded from a food-cart original.
Ramona's
(Portland)
- Old-school sandwich joint popular for its generously sized hoagies & breakfast rolls.
sandwich
Earth at Hidden Pond
(Kennebunkport)
- Hidden Pond resort's locavore eatery serving high-end New American food amid striking natural decor.
fine dining
Magnus on Water
(Biddeford)
- Biddeford chef-driven small-plates and hearth cooking, from the Fore Street team.
fine dining
The Lost Fire
(Kennebunkport)
- Kennebunkport wood-fired restaurant from the Earth at Hidden Pond crew.
fine dining
REGARDS
(Portland)
- Portland pizzeria and natural-wine bar with wood-fired pies from chef Bowman Brown.
fine dining
Franciska
(Portland)
- Portland tasting-menu spot with a New Nordic-leaning small kitchen.
fine dining
Izakaya Minato
(Portland)
- Cozy, understated spot for izakaya-style Japanese small plates, creative cocktails, beer & sake.
japanese, cocktail
Street & Co
(Portland)
- Simple, upscale preparations of local fish in a rustic & snug bistro on a cobblestone alley.
Twelve
(Portland)
- Waterfront Portland restaurant with a chef-driven tasting menu and Casco Bay views.
fine dining
Bread & Friends
(Portland)
- Portland bakery-café with sourdough, sandwiches, and morning pastries.
bakery
Scales
(Portland)
- Spacious seaside venue for local seafood, raw bar, wine & New England comfort classics.
oyster
Taj Indian Cuisine
(South Portland)
- Family-owned Indian restaurant with a lengthy menu plus an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet.
indian
Bet's Fish Fry
(Boothbay)
- Boothbay counter frying up haddock, clams, and lobster rolls.
fried seafood
The Alna Store
(Alna)
- Alna general store and lunch counter with sandwiches and market goods.
Walkers | Maine
(Cape Neddick)
- Homey bar & eatery supplying traditional seafood & steak dishes, plus wine & house cocktails.
cocktail
Nina June
(Rockport)
- Rockport Mediterranean chef-driven restaurant from Sara Jenkins.
fine dining
Aomori
(Portland)
- Refined Portland Japanese restaurant with sushi and kaiseki-leaning tasting menus.
fine dining, japanese
Mt Battie
(Camden)
- Scenic state park offering year-round camping, a range of hiking trails & sweeping mountain views.
Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier
(Kittery Point)
- Riverside stop for boiled lobsters, steamers & chowders served at brightly painted picnic tables.
lobster
Bob's Clam Hut
(Kittery)
- Long-running pit stop for fried clams & other coastal Maine comfort food ordered at a window.
fried seafood
The Clam Shack
(Kennebunk)
- Small shack with a walk-up counter sells fried seafood & lobster rolls in take-out containers.
lobster
Maine Diner and Gift Shop
(Wells)
- Maine-style comfort food such as lobster pie & chowder, plus diner eats in a warm, no-frills space.
lobster, diner
Nunan's Lobster Hut
(Kennebunkport)
- Lobster & other rough-&-ready coastal classics served in a quaint, brightly painted seafood shack.
lobster
Palace Diner
(Biddeford)
- Vintage counter serve in an railcar offering old-fashioned comfort fare for breakfast & lunch.
diner
Fore Street Restaurant
(Portland)
- This rustic spot's open wood-fire grill, oven & spit lend smoky flavors to upscale American fare.
fine dining
Duckfat
(Portland)
- Small European-leaning sandwich shop & cafe known for its duck-fat Belgian fries & milkshakes.
sandwich
J’s Oyster
(Portland)
- Unassuming eatery & bar hidden on a pier is known for its steamed clams & other coastal classics.
oyster
Ladyfish
(Portland)
- Portland cocktail bar and small-plates lounge on the East End.
The Highroller Lobster Co.
(Portland)
- Lobster rolls & other seafood in a neighborhood diner that sources local brioche rolls.
lobster, diner
The Lobster Shack at Two Lights
(Cape Elizabeth)
- Perched above the rocks, this lobster-&-fried-seafood spot has commanding ocean & lighthouse views.
lobster
The Well at Jordan's Farm
(Cape Elizabeth)
- Summer kitchen on Jordan's Farm serving fine sustainable fare at picnic tables & in private gazebos.
Bite into Maine
(Cape Elizabeth)
- Cape Elizabeth lobster-roll stand at Fort Williams Park with multiple regional flavors.
Erica's Seafood
(Harpswell)
- Harpswell waterfront lobster and haddock spot with dock seating.
fried seafood
Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster Company
(South Freeport)
- Mom-&-pop eatery/lobster pound on a dock by the water serves up boiled lobsters & fried seafood.
lobster
Enoteca Athena
(Brunswick)
- Convivial kitchen & wine bar featuring creative Greek & Italian cuisine amid rustic-chic decor.
wine bar
Sprague's Lobster
(Wiscasset)
- Family-owned, enduring, seasonal lobster pound with seafood classics, outdoor seating & water views.
lobster
Five Islands Lobster Co
(Georgetown)
- Rustic spot serves traditional New England seafood on a working wharf overlooking a scenic harbor.
lobster
Red's Eats
(Wiscasset)
- There's often a line for the specialty lobster rolls at this long-standing red shack with a patio.
lobster, fried seafood
Shaw's Fish & Lobster Wharf
(New Harbor)
- Rustic lobster shack overlooking a scenic harbor, serving lobster rolls, fried clams & booze.
lobster, fried seafood
Muscongus Bay Lobster
(Round Pond)
- Lobster & other seafood plates are the draw at this seasonal outdoor eatery with waterfront tables.
lobster
McLoons Lobster Shack
(South Thomaston)
- Wooden shack for freshly landed lobster that looks out onto the water where they were caught.
lobster
Sammy's Deluxe
(Rockland)
- Warm, down-home dining room offering an ever-changing, seasonal menu of meats, veggies & seafood.
sandwich
Suzuki's Sushi Bar
(Rockland)
- Bright eatery offering familiar sushi & Japanese rice & noodle dishes in a cozy atmosphere.
japanese
Primo Restaurant
(Rockland)
- Upscale eatery with a variety of intimate spaces draws acclaim for its ambitious Italian dishes.
fine dining
Breakwater
- Rockland's mile-long granite breakwater walk out to the Rockland Breakwater Light.
Long Grain
(Camden)
- Intimate eatery serving familiar Thai fare such as curry, stir-fries & mains with housemade noodles.
thai, indian
Young's Lobster Pound
(Belfast)
- Simple venue serving lobster rolls, grilled fish & casual seafood with waterfront picnic tables.
lobster
The Ark Dining Room & Tavern
(Deer Isle)
- Deer Isle village restaurant and tavern.
LDI Lobster dock & dine
(Little Deer Isle)
- Working dock in Little Deer Isle serving fresh lobster with harbor views.
The Maine Lobster Lady
(Sargentville)
- Roadside lobster-roll trailer in Sargentville with a cult following.
Arborvine
(Blue Hill)
- Creative, locally sourced American cuisine & a long wine list in a charming, circa-1823 farmhouse.
wine bar
OystHERS Raw Bar & Bubbly
(Bath)
- Bath oyster bar focused on Maine growers and sparkling wine.
Hunt & Alpine
(Portland)
- Scandinavian small plates & clever cocktails in a minimalist space with a bar & communal tables.
cocktail
Room for Improvement
(Portland)
- Portland cocktail bar with a compact menu and Old Port setting.
Shuck Station Raw Bar
(Newcastle)
- Newcastle oyster bar on the Damariscotta River, at the source of Maine's oyster country.
Cafes in Maine
Reef's Real Fruit Ice Cream
(Portland)
- Portland ice cream shop with real-fruit sorbets and classic scoops.
ice cream
Scratch Baking Co
(South Portland)
- Cozy shop turning out artisanal breads, bagels & pastries, plus espresso drinks & sandwiches.
coffee
Fika
(Saco)
- Saco Swedish-inspired café with fika-style coffee and pastries.
The Place Bakery
(Camden)
- Camden bakery-café with morning pastries and lunch sandwiches.
Cove Cafe
(Ogunquit)
- Long-running nook with a homey vibe serving all-day American breakfast from May through October.
Dog Bar Jim: The Coffee Shop
(Brunswick)
- Brunswick coffee shop pouring beans from Maine roasters.
Standard Baking Co
(Portland)
- Family-owned bakery offering a diverse array of daily breads & sweets, plus breakfast pastries.
bakery
ZUbakery
(Portland)
- Portland Vietnamese-French bakery with bánh mì, croissants, and pastries.
Tinder Hearth
(Brooksville)
- Brooksville wood-fired bakery known for country loaves, sourdough pizzas, and open Friday-night pizza nights.
Congdon's Doughnuts
(Wells)
- Iconic housemade donuts in a family-owned throwback also serving breakfast fare & brunch cocktails.
Tandem Coffee and Bakery
(Portland)
- Modern cafe in a converted 1960s gas station serving house-roasted coffees, pastries & sandwiches.
bakery, coffee
The Cookie Jar
(Cape Elizabeth)
- Time-tested, family-owned bakery preparing donuts, pastries & custom cakes, plus sandwiches & soups.
bakery
Norimoto Bakery
(Portland)
- Portland Japanese-influenced bakery specializing in milk breads, doughnuts, and laminated pastries.
Chase's Daily
(Belfast)
- Cozy, little storefront serving up creative farm-to-table vegetarian cuisine.
Hotels in Maine
Fortland
(Portland)
- Portland modern boutique hotel in the East Bayside neighborhood.
Attractions in Maine
White Mountains
(Sebago)
- New Hampshire's iconic mountain range, visible on clear days from western Maine.
Smalls Falls
(West Central Franklin)
- Multi-tier waterfall and swimming hole in Franklin County, an easy roadside stop.
Barred Island
(Deer Isle)
- Undeveloped Nature Conservancy preserve on Deer Isle, reached by a low-tide sandbar.
Otter Cliff Overlook
(Mount Desert)
- Dramatic 110-foot sea cliff on Acadia's Park Loop Road with sweeping ocean views.
Gorham Mountain Trailhead
(Bar Harbor)
- Moderate Acadia trail with pink granite ridges and open coastal views.
Thunder Hole
- Natural rock inlet where waves crash with a thunderous boom & high-flying foam when seas are up.
Ocean Path Trailhead
- Beginning of seaside trail tracing the Acadia coastline, with boulders, landmarks & wild roses.
Beehive Trail
(Bar Harbor)
- Steep iron-rung hike above Sand Beach in Acadia, with panoramic Frenchman Bay views.
Jordan Pond Path Trailhead
- Flat 3.3-mile loop around Acadia's most famous pond, with Bubble Mountain views.
Cadillac Mountain
(Bar Harbor)
- 1,530-foot mountain providing a trail marked with informative plaques & expansive views at the top.
Jasper Beach
(Machiasport)
- Machias Bay pocket beach known for its polished red jasper stones.
Cutler Coast Public Reserved Land
(Cutler)
- Remote coastal hiking preserve on Maine's Bold Coast with dramatic cliffs.
Fort Preble
(South Portland)
- 19th-century coastal fort at Spring Point in South Portland with Casco Bay views.
Two Lights State Park
(Cape Elizabeth)
- 41-acre oceanfront park offers twin lighthouses, shoreline trails & scenic views amid a rocky coast.
Baxter State Park
- Spacious park with mountainous terrain & forests known for hiking trails & ponds.
Fort Williams Park
(Cape Elizabeth)
- Free park with a rocky shoreline, old military bunkers, big playing fields & an iconic lighthouse.
Caterpillar Hill Overlook
(Sedgwick)
- Roadside pull-off with sweeping views of the Deer Isle bridge and Penobscot Bay.
Schoodic Point
(Winter Harbor)
- Promontory known for its coastal scenery, containing 2,266 acres of Acadia National Park.
West Quoddy Head Lighthouse
(Lubec)
- Picturesque, preserved historic lighthouse & adjacent keeper's house with on-site visitor's center.
Bass Harbor Head Light Station
(Bass Harbor)
- 1858 lighthouse nestled on a sea cliff, with rocky paths to photography vantage points & tide pools.
Pemaquid Point Lighthouse
(New Harbor)
- Historic 1827-lighthouse features panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean & a nearby learning center.
Portland Head Light
- Still operative 1791 lighthouse & navigation museum on rocky, scenic coastline in Ft. Williams Park.
Winter Harbor Light
(Winter Harbor)
- Historic lighthouse marking the entrance to Frenchman Bay on the Schoodic Peninsula.
Owls Head Lighthouse
(Owls Head)
- Landmark 30-foot lighthouse built in 1825 boasts panoramic bay views, seasonal tours & a gift shop.
Otter Cliff
(Bar Harbor)
- This iconic 110-ft-high pink-granite cliff in Acadia National Park juts out into the water.
Jordan Pond
- Formed by glaciers, this 187-acre, mountain lake offers a tea house, loop nature trail & restaurant.
Portland Museum of Art
(Portland)
- I.M. Pei-designed museum known for its paintings by Winslow Homer, Andrew Wyeth & Edward Hopper.
Crescent Beach State Park
(Cape Elizabeth)
- A mile-long beach offers swimming at this oceanside park, which also has picnic areas & trails.
Popham Beach
(Phippsburg)
- Wide Kennebec-mouth sand beach with dune walks and shifting tidal bars.
Langlais Art Preserve
(Cushing)
- Outdoor sculpture preserve of Bernard Langlais' folk-art works in Cushing.
Marshall Point Lighthouse & Museum
(Port Clyde)
- Picturesque white lighthouse from 1858, with a keepers' house & a summer-only museum & gift shop.
Center for Maine Contemporary Art
(Rockland)
- Intimate space for exhibitions of cutting-edge installations & paintings by Maine-based artists.
Farnsworth Art Museum
(Rockland)
- Paintings & sculptures by renowned American artists with Maine connections, most notably the Wyeths.
Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse
(Rockland)
- This lighthouse & keeper's house, built in 1902 at the end of a breakwater, offers seasonal tours.
Camden Hills State Park
(Camden)
- Mountainous park with a campground & trails offering vistas of Downtown Camden & Penobscot Bay.
Penobscot Narrows Bridge Observatory
(Prospect)
- Elevator to the top of a bridge tower with sweeping Penobscot River views.
Sand Beach
(Bar Harbor)
- Cove-style beach popular for wading, swimming, hikes & scenic views in a peaceful setting.
Haystack Mountain School of Crafts
(Deer Isle)
- Iconic modernist craft school and campus on Deer Isle.
Thuya Garden
(Northeast Harbor)
- Semi-formal hillside garden above Northeast Harbor with stone paths and specimen trees.
Asticou Azalea Garden
(Mount Desert)
- 2.3-acre garden featuring Japanese-style paths & vibrant rhododendrons & azaleas around a pond.
Schooner Head Overlook
(Bar Harbor)
- Ocean overlook on Acadia's east side with views of Egg Rock Light.
Stores in Maine
Mark Bell Pottery
(Blue Hill)
- Blue Hill functional stoneware studio and shop.
The Salt Market
(Northeast Harbor)
- Northeast Harbor curated pantry and gift shop.
Maine State Prison Showroom
(Thomaston)
- Old-fashioned shop featuring wooden, inmate-carved home furniture, crafts & novelty items.
Westport Island Pottery
(Wiscasset)
- Wiscasset-area pottery studio and gallery.
Saltbox Pottery
(Woolwich)
- Woolwich functional pottery studio and shop.
Wicked Whoopies
(Freeport)
- Freeport whoopie pie specialist with a full flavor lineup.