The Mid-Coast Region Restaurants
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1. 555 North
$$$ | |Set within the gracious Federal hotel, 555 North is the rebirth of chef-owner Steve Corry's popular Portland restaurant, which closed in 2019 after an 18-year run. Diners will find the same exceptionally creative, seasonal approach to food as well as a sophisticated but relaxed atmosphere. The menu always offers distinctive and sometimes whimsical preparations of local seafoods, meats, and vegetables as well as memorable desserts.
10 Water St., Brunswick, Maine, 04011, USA207-481–4535Known For
- Prominent, accomplished chef
- Imaginative menu
- Attentive and polished service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. -
2. Bath Brewing Company
$$ | |You'll feel right at home in this intimate modern pub, offering casual dining on two floors plus an upper outdoor deck. The beer ranges from IPAs to stouts and sours. The menu, which changes with the seasons, includes imaginative light dishes as well as well-prepared entrées.
141 Front St., Bath, Maine, 04530, USA207-389–6039Known For
- Welcoming modern pub in the heart of downtown
- Tasty craft beers
- Surprising pub food
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. -
3. Dolphin Marina and Restaurant
$$$ | |At the end of Harpswell Neck—next to the Dolphin Marina, where diners often arrive by boat—this popular restaurant serves one of the best fish chowders on the coast. Take in the excellent views through a wall of windows or from the outdoor deck as you enjoy your equally excellent chowder—or your lobster stew, crab or lobster roll, or chicken or beef entrée.
515 Basin Point Rd. South, Harpswell, Maine, 04079, USA207-833–6000Known For
- Exceptional food and service
- Blueberry muffins come with fish chowder and lobster stew
- Spectacular seaside setting
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Apr. -
4. Downeast Ice Cream Factory
$ | |Stop in at this cute little house next to the boardwalk and order an ice-cream cone to enjoy at a nearby picnic table or as you stroll along the waterfront. You'll probably want to make it a two-scooper, so you can try at least two of the many flavors, all made right here in Boothbay Harbor. Favorites include coffee Heath bar, blueberry cheesecake, pistachio, rum raisin, and cinnamon gingersnap. You can go all in with a hot fudge sundae or a banana split, too.
1 By-Way, Boothbay Harbor, Maine, 04538, USA207-315–6670Known For
- Super-premium ice cream
- Vegan sorbets
- More than 50 flavors
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–mid-May -
5. Fish House Market
$$ | |Although everything served at this seafood shack and market beside Fish Beach is delicious and simply prepared, the crab roll—a large, split-top roll buttered and griddled and stuffed with fresh, sweet, mayo-tossed crabmeat—may just be the best on the Maine coast. Order at the window, carry your tray to a picnic table inches from the water, and lap up the view of lobster boats in the harbor. You can also have your order packed to go.
98 Fish Beach La., Maine, 04852, USA207-594–8368Known For
- BYOB
- Outstanding fish chowder
- Lovely waterside location
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed late Sept.–late May -
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6. Five Islands Lobster Company
$$ | |Drive to the end of Route 127 and relax in the breezes off Sheepscot Bay in the tiny fishing village of Five Islands, not too far from Reid State Park. This award-winning lobster shack overlooks at least five islands from its perch atop the working wharf, and you can watch lobstermen unload their traps onto the dock while you feast on fresh lobster rolls or a full lobster dinner and sample Maine-made ice cream. If you've got a big craving for lobster, order the Big Boy lobster roll, with double the amount of meat in a large roll. The “secret” to the famous tartar sauce is dill. This is a BYOB place, so bring a cooler with your preferred beverages, settle at a picnic table, and enjoy the sublime setting.
1447 5 Islands Rd., Georgetown, Maine, 04548, USA207-371–2990Known For
- Authentic Maine setting with gorgeous scenery
- Excellent lobster rolls
- BYOB
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. in summer; closed weekdays spring and fall; closed early May–early Oct. -
7. Met Coffee House
$ | |Sit at a table to enjoy a bagel, croissant, Belgian waffles, or quiche at breakfast or a cold or toasted sandwich or flatbread at lunch. At any time of the day, sink into a comfy chair or sofa to indulge in a great cup of regular coffee, an "artistic" latte (try the Heath Bar version), or one of 15 specialty hot chocolates, including almond joy and peppermint.
48 Main St., Freeport, Maine, 04032, USA207-869–5809Known For
- 16 smoothie choices
- Decorated with art that's for sale
- Relaxed atmosphere
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8. Moody's Diner
$ | |Whether you sit at a booth in the dining room or at the counter of this eatery, established in 1927, chances are, you'll soon be chatting with your neighbors. The multipage menu has all the breakfast standards (including fresh doughnuts every morning) and comfort-food lunch and dinner classics—from chowders, fish cakes, and lobster or crab rolls to chicken pot pie, meat loaf, and New England--style boiled dinners to wild Maine blueberry, custard, or apple pie. There's a gift shop on the other side of the parking lot, as well as rental cabins and a motel just up the hill.
1885 Atlantic Hwy., Maine, 04572, USA207-832–7785Known For
- Exceptional pies
- Landmark local favorite
- Breakfast served all day
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9. Red's Eats
$$$ | |The customers lined up beside this little red shack at the bottom of Wiscasset's Main Street, just before the bridge across the Sheepscot River, have come from far and wide for one of the Maine Coast's best lobster rolls—namely, a perfectly buttered and griddled split-top roll that's absolutely, positively stuffed with fresh, sweet meat and served with melted butter and mayo on the side. Devotees swear that the wait (up to two hours!) is worth it, and it helps that staffers hand out ice water, popsicles, umbrellas to protect from rain or hot sun, and even dog biscuits for the pups. You can also get your lobster in a gluten-free roll or on a plate without any bread. Other choices include crab rolls, hamburgers, and onion rings, as well as clams or other local seafood fried in house-made batters. Enjoy your hard-earned feast at a table on the bilevel deck behind the shack or at a picnic table on the grass by the water. For a shorter wait, come on a weekday at an off hour (not lunch or dinner time).
41 Water St., Wiscasset, Maine, 04578, USA207-882–6128Known For
- More than a whole lobster goes into each roll
- The unholy "Puff Dog," a hot dog loaded with bacon and cheese and deep-fried
- Long lines in summer, especially on weekends
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Rate Includes: Closed late-Oct.–mid-Apr., Reservations not accepted -
10. River House
$$$ | |Perched on the bridge that spans the river between Damariscotta and Newcastle, this sweet little restaurant is passionate about growing or locally sourcing as many ingredients as possible. They're always fresh and top-quality, and shine in simply yet deftly prepared fish, chicken, and steak dishes. Damariscotta River oysters are always on the menu, and there's an exceptional burger, made from local beef and topped with local cheese. The wood-fired grill just inside the front door features in many of the preparations.
27 Main St., Damariscotta, Maine, 04543, USA207-563–6156Known For
- River views
- Dishes prepared on wood-fired grill
- The finest local ingredients
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
11. Shannon's Unshelled
$ | |The namesake of this shack first got the idea to set up shop when her father posed the simple question: “Where can you buy a quick lobster roll in Boothbay Harbor?” Unable to answer, Shannon’s Unshelled was born, and the shack is now beloved for its grilled, buttered buns stuffed with whole lobsters and served with a side of garlicky, sea-salted, drawn butter.
23 Granary Way, Boothbay Harbor, Maine, 04538, USA207-350–7313Known For
- Trap-to-table lobster
- Seaweed salads
- Fried seafood features gluten-free batter
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Wed. -
12. The Block Saloon
$$ | |The menu at this late-afternoon-into-late-evening spot is limited and changes frequently, but it's always good. Order a small plate or charcuterie board, or go bigger with something like risotto, ramen, or seared pork shoulder with roasted shallots and toasted pistachios. Sunday brunch is popular, thanks to such choices as molasses pancakes, deviled eggs with smoked trout, and gougeres served with candied bacon. Accompany your food with a cool craft cocktail, Maine beer (several on draft), or a glass of wine.
173 Main St., Thomaston, Maine, 04861, USA207-354–5145Known For
- Craft cocktails
- Creative, international menu
- Intimate atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. -
13. The Deck Bar & Grill
$$ | |Located at Linekin Bay Resort, this casual, mostly outdoor restaurant offers a serene waterside setting coupled with fresh lobster rolls, haddock BLTs, mussels, crab cakes, crudo yellowfin tuna, fish tacos, and clams linguine. There are plenty of meat, gluten-free, and vegan options, too. The resort and the restaurant are only a few minutes' drive east of downtown Boothbay Harbor, but the chill atmosphere seems a million miles away. There's often live music on weekends.
92 Wall Point Rd., Boothbay Harbor, Maine, 04538, USA207-633–2494Known For
- A wonderful escape from the bustle
- Live music on weekends
- Stunning view down Linekin Bay
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Oct.–mid May -
14. The Garrison
$$$$ | |Christian Hayes—a champion on the TV show, Chopped, and a seventh-generation Mainer whose family has a deep history in the local fishing and farming industries—is the chef-owner of this bistro. He uses pure and simple ingredients to create complex dishes such as meaty sautéed mushrooms in bright, silky egg yolk or slow-braised pork belly with chili, cucumber, garlic-scape kimchi, quail egg, and cashew powder. The dessert menu features ice cream, but it's not the ordinary cold stuff, with offerings like sour cherry and Champagne sorbet or Thai-iced-tea iced cream with butterfly pea flower whipped cream and chili crisps.
81 Bridge St., Maine, 04096, USA207-847–0566Known For
- Contemporary setting
- Creative ice cream or sorbet for dessert
- Daring dishes made with Maine ingredients
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15. The Island Inn
$$$ | |The dining room at Monhegan's iconic Island Inn serves breakfast and dinner to the public as well as to guests. The breakfast menu includes eggs, pancakes, and granola. At dinner, steamed lobster is always on the menu; other fresh seafood choices may include halibut, salmon, swordfish, and paella. There are also steaks and other meats, plus a vegetarian dish.
1 Ocean Ave., Maine, 04852, USA207-596–0371Known For
- Dishes for meat lovers and vegetarians, too
- Well-prepared entrées featuring fresh Maine seafood
- Harbor views
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Oct.–late May -
16. The Sea Gull Shop and Restaurant
$$ | |Try for a table by the windows in the small dining room of this little landmark restaurant, perched beside Pemaquid Lighthouse at the very edge of the rocky shore. Blueberry pancakes with Maine maple syrup are the clear breakfast favorites; the lunch and dinner menu features fried fresh seafood, lobster and crab rolls, salads, and mouthwatering entrées like the shipwreck pie (lobster, crab, shrimp, and scallops sautéed in butter and topped with a cracker-crumb crust). Desserts include ice cream and homemade pies or strawberry or blueberry shortcake. Alcoholic beverages aren't served, but you're welcome to bring your own. The gift shop is packed jewelry, Maine-made jams and condiments, prints of local scenery, and other great souvenirs.
3119 Bristol Rd., New Harbor, Maine, 04554, USA207-677–2374Known For
- Gift shop with jams, condiments, and other great souvenirs
- Fresh, traditional Maine fare
- Spectacular sea views
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. and Dec.–mid-May -
17. Water Street Kitchen and Bar
$$$ | |Step into this welcoming, airy space, and settle at a table with a view of the Sheepscot River to enjoy local seafood, meats, and produce. Many of the pastas, paellas, and risottos have a Mediterranean flavor; other dishes showcase the chef's creative approach to modern American cuisine. There's also a raw bar. Light eaters appreciate the option of ordering a half-portion of any of the pasta dishes.
15 Water St., Wiscasset, Maine, 04578, USA207-687–8076Known For
- Raw bar
- Pleasant atmosphere
- Eclectic menu
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18. 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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19. Beale Street Barbecue
$ | |Ribs are the thing at one of Maine's oldest barbecue joints, opened in 1996. Hearty eaters should ask for one of the platters piled high with pulled pork, pulled chicken, or shredded beef.
215 Water St., Bath, Maine, 04530, USA207-442–9514Known For
- Three-cheese mac and cheese (American, cheddar, and Pecorino romano)
- Maine microbrews
- Key lime pie
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20. 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
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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