Blue Hill Peninsula Restaurants

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  • 1. Dennett’s Wharf

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    This well-established restaurant got a major overhaul in the spring of 2022 when formerly New York–based restaurateur Max Katzenberg took over and recruited Southern chef Taylor Hester. It offers Maine classics like Stonington Lobster Rolls and MDI mussels, as well littleneck clams linguine, New York strip steak au poivre, and family-size plates of Southern fried chicken. The beverage menu includes local beer, craft cocktails, and natural wines. 

    15 Sea St., Castine, Maine, 04421, USA
    207-326–5026

    Known For

    • Boating community favorite
    • Lobster Cobb salad
    • Waterside deck

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Thurs. No lunch Fri.
  • 2. Harbor Cafe

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    This long-time Main Street greasy spoon got a face-lift and a menu upgrade when Brooklyn restaurateur Max Katzenberg reopened it in 2022. The breakfast menu has all the traditional offerings as as well a few extras like huevos rancheros and chicken and waffles, while the lunch and dinner menu features local seafood dishes and carnitas tacos, and fried chicken.

    36 Main St., Maine, USA
    207-367--5099

    Known For

    • The portions are big
    • Centrally located
    • Great sandwiches and seafood rolls

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner Sun.
  • 3. The Co-Op Cafe

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    Housed in the Blue Hill Co-Op Community Market, this is a prime place for soups, sandwiches, and pastries. The bread selection alone is worth a stop.

    70 South St., Blue Hill, Maine, USA
    207-374–2165

    Known For

    • Gluten-free and vegan options
    • Great salad and hot-entrée bars
    • Eat in or takeout
  • 4. Barncastle Restaurant

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    Enjoy this inn restaurant's small-plate dishes, local beers, and craft cocktails in the quiet dining room or the rustic pub.

    125 South St., Blue Hill, Maine, USA
    207-374–2300

    Known For

    • Contemporary twists on comfort food classics
    • Deck seating in nice weather
    • Live music on weekends

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch
  • 5. Fin and Fern

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    Perched on a hill overlooking Stonington Harbor, diners can watch lobster boats unload their daily haul and enjoy the sounds of seagulls and foghorns in the distance while dining on dishes made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. The appetizers and main courses center on seafood and the wood-fired pizzas coming out of the kitchen include the Garden Gnome (mushroom, caramelized onion, and ricotta) and the Seapig (scallop, applewood bacon, ricotta, and maple drizzle).  

    25 Seabreeze Ave., Maine, USA
    207-348--3111

    Known For

    • Year-round restaurant
    • Delicious vegetarian options
    • Beautiful outdoor deck

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.--Wed. No lunch, Encouraged.
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  • 6. Sandy’s Blue Hill Café

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    Open for breakfast, lunch, and weekend brunch, this place has a mix of standard and surprising offerings, including a great falafel platter. If you want dinner, you can select from such house-made frozen dishes as beef stew, vegetable and cheese enchiladas, or Georgia onion pie. In summer, the café occasionally hosts special concert lunches and dinners (reservations required).

    40 Main St., Blue Hill, Maine, USA
    207-374–5550

    Known For

    • House-made bagels
    • Intriguing wine, beer, and cocktail lists
    • House-roasted coffee beans

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed.
  • 7. Strong Brewing & Kitchen

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    Good beer, pizza, and, occasionally, live music—it's a combination the fits perfectly into a lazy day of lazily exploring the Blue Hill Peninsula.

    7 Rope Ferry Rd., Maine, 04676, USA
    207-359–2687

    Known For

    • Outdoor dining
    • House-brewed porters, ales, and lagers
    • Wood-fired oven

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues.–Thurs.
  • 8. Whale Rib Tavern Biergarten

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    Run by the fine folks at The Pilgrim Inn, the tavern and its Biergarten are a great place to stop for a pint of one of the many Maine craft beers on tap. The menu features classic pub fare as well as fresh seafood and smoked barbecue.

    20 Main St., Deer Isle, Maine, USA
    207-348--6615

    Known For

    • Great place to watch the sunset
    • Outside biergarten
    • Family-friendly

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Tues.--Thurs. and Oct.--May. No lunch

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