The Mid-Coast Region Restaurants
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1. River House
$$$ | |Perched on the bridge that spans the river between Damariscotta and Newcastle, this sweet little restaurant is passionate about growing or locally sourcing as many ingredients as possible. They're always fresh and top-quality, and shine in simply yet deftly prepared fish, chicken, and steak dishes. Damariscotta River oysters are always on the menu, and there's an exceptional burger, made from local beef and topped with local cheese. The wood-fired grill just inside the front door features in many of the preparations.
27 Main St., Damariscotta, Maine, 04543, USA207-563–6156Known For
- River views
- Dishes prepared on wood-fired grill
- The finest local ingredients
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
2. Barn Door Baking Company Cafe
$ | |Connected to Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shop through an arched doorway, this little café turns out excellent coffee and hot and cold coffee drinks, plus fresh-from-the-oven sweet and savory baked items. It's hard to choose among the scones, slices of cake and pie, sinful cookies, cupcakes, and old-fashioned dessert bars. For a light lunch, go for a wedge of quiche or baked-in-house bread, toasted and topped with house-made salmon spread, hummus, or avocado.
162 Main St., Damariscotta, Maine, 04543, USA207-563–3662Known For
- Good place to chill and catch up on email
- Friendly service
- Daily selection of irresistible baked goodies
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3. Best Thai Restaurant
$$ | |This aptly named, family-run restaurant serves all the standard Thai favorites, as well as some lesser-known options. Everything is prepared using fresh local fish, meats, and produce. In addition to indoor dining, there's a small patio just outside the front door.
88 Main St., Damariscotta, Maine, 04543, USA207-563–1440Known For
- Very friendly service
- Local ingredients
- Exceptional Thai cooking
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
4. Damariscotta River Grill
$$$$ | |Even though it's not directly on the water, don’t overlook this Main Street eatery. You can't go wrong with lobster cakes or Pemaquid oysters, but here you can also tuck into Thai fish stew, grilled hangar steak with a bourbon-brown-sugar glaze, or duck confit risotto.
155 Main St., Damariscotta, Maine, 04543, USA207-563–2992Known For
- Well-established bar and grill
- Popular with locals
- Reliable, affordable wine list
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
5. King Eider's Pub and Restaurant
$$$$ | |At this restaurant in an adorable building just off Main Street, the acclaimed crab cakes and the oysters fresh from the Damariscotta River are good bets, but so are the steak-and-ale pie, seafood stew, and fish-and-chips (made with fresh haddock that's sautéed rather than fried). With exposed-brick walls and low, wood-beamed ceilings hung with pottery beer mugs, the downstairs is a snug place to enjoy a Maine craft ale.
2 Elm St., Damariscotta, Maine, 04543, USA207-563–6008Known For
- Live music in the pub
- Cozy atmosphere
- Extensive whiskey collection
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6. Newcastle Publick House
$$ | |In a large, historic, handsomely renovated brick building, Newcastle Publick House serves delicious comfort food in a pleasant dining room and welcoming bar. Specialties include fresh oysters prepared several ways, a selection of burgers, and one of the best French onion soups around. There is often live music.
52 Main St., Newcastle, Maine, 04553, USA207-563–3434Known For
- Stacked burgers
- Cozy, old-school atmosphere
- Desserts and breads made by nearby Oysterhead Pizza Co.
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
7. Oysterhead Pizza Co.
$$ | |Here, the dough and many of the toppings are made from scratch, so it's no surprise that the wood-fired pizzas often sell out before closing time. Keep it simple with red sauce, cheese, and pepperoni, or go for more sophisticated toppings such as wild mushrooms, duxelles, caramelized shallots, house-smoked chicken, or house-made fennel sausage. Calzones, sandwiches, smoked wings, and other small plates round out the menu. Get here early on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday morning for hand-rolled, sourdough-risen, honey boiled, wood-fired bagels; like the pizzas, they can also sell out fast.
189 Main St., Damariscotta, Maine, 04543, USA207-563–6816Known For
- Exceptional wood-fired pizza with creative toppings
- Indoor, outdoor, and takeout dining
- Great bagels on weekend mornings
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. -
8. S. Fernald's Country Store
$ | |Settle into the couch or sit at a table for breakfast and try the Eggs Bigelow (two eggs in a hole, bacon, cheddar, and locally baked sourdough) or grab a sandwich, wrap, or sub for lunch. The biggest challenge is deciding among the many breads and filling choices on the extensive menu. You can't go wrong with homemade meatloaf on sourdough wheat or an Avenging Samurai (smoked salmon, avocado, cucumber, sprouts, and horseradish mayo). Don't miss the selection of "penny candy" and quirky, nostalgic toys and joke items.
50 Main St., Damariscotta, Maine, 04543, USA207-563–8484Known For
- Penny candy, toys, and other nostalgic items
- Great for picnic provisions
- A local favorite
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
9. Shuck Station
$$ | |Shuck Station may be in a repurposed gas station, with umbrella-topped tables set on gravel beside a busy road, but its exquisite oysters elevate the dining experience here. Pull up a stool at the raw bar, and mix and match a dozen on the half-shell from various Maine oyster farms to compare the sweetness and brine. Or choose oysters Rockefeller or baked oysters with maple barbecue sauce. The menu also has fried shellfish baskets and other fishy dishes, as well as salads, fried chicken, and burgers. A well-chosen wine list focuses on what pairs well with oysters, and there are several Maine craft beers on draft. There's live music on Thursday and Sunday.
68 Main St., Newcastle, Maine, 04553, USA207-682–0129Known For
- Wines that pair well with oysters
- Lively atmosphere
- Live music
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. and late Oct.–late May
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