The Southern Coast Restaurants
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21. Backyard Coffeehouse and Eatery
$ | |This eager-to-please coffee shop is centrally located and a good stop for hot or iced coffee accompanied by a scone or bagel. For something more substantial, choose from a selection of breakfast or lunch sandwiches. Pets are welcome on the patio in warm weather.
178 Main St., Ogunquit, Maine, 03907, USA207-251–4554Known For
- Locally sourced coffee, tea, and bagels
- Close to Marginal Way walking path
- The North Country bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Oct.–Apr. -
22. Barnacle Billy's
$$$ | |Overlooking Perkins Cove, Barnacle Billy's has been serving up fresh, local seafood since 1961. Place your order at the counter before settling into a table on the deck to await delivery of your clam chowder, fried clams, broiled scallops, or lobster roll. Leave room for the strawberry shortcake and whoopie pies.
50–70 Perkins Cove Rd., Ogunquit, Maine, 03907, USA207-646–5575Known For
- Deck seating overlooking Perkins Cove
- Takeout counter and ice cream
- Lobster rolls and chowder
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed late Oct.–late Apr. -
23. Billy's Chowder House
$$ | |Locals and vacationers head to this roadside seafood restaurant and bar in the midst of a salt marsh en route to Wells Beach. The menu features classic seafood dishes like lobster rolls and chowders, but there are plenty of nonseafood choices, too.
216 Mile Rd., Wells, Maine, 04090, USA207-646–7558Known For
- Views of the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
- Generous lobster rolls
- One of the oldest waterfront restaurants in Wells
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Dec.–mid-Jan. -
24. Bob's Clam Hut
$$ | |With fresh (never frozen) shellfish and a cheery, old-school vibe, Bob’s also serves up scrumptious, homemade sauces to smother over golden fried clams, alongside some of the creamiest New England clam chowders around.
315 U.S. 1, Kittery, Maine, 03904, USA207-439–4233Known For
- Tangy Moxie barbecue sauce
- A classic stop since 1956
- Retro-coastal decor
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25. Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier
$$ | |From the road you can barely see the red roof hovering below the trees, but chances are you can see the line of cars parked at this popular outdoor restaurant that has been serving up fresh lobster for more than 70 years. Brightly colored picnic tables fill the deck, and enclosed eating areas sit atop the high banks of the tidal river, beside a working pier, which delivers fresh seafood straight to your plate. The menu has lots of fresh lobster choices, as well as a raw bar. Bring your own beer or wine, if you like; you can pick up bottles of local, handcrafted suds at the Tributary Brewing Company just around the corner on Shapleigh Road off Route 103. You can also bring sides and desserts that aren't on the menu.
16 Chauncey Creek Rd., Kittery, Maine, 03905, USA207-439–1030Known For
- Classic lobster dinners
- BYOB
- Ocean-to-plate
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. post-Labor Day–Columbus Day. Closed post-Columbus Day–Mother\'s Day. -
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26. Congdon's Doughnuts
$ | |These superior doughnuts have been made by members of the same family since 1945 and at the same location since 1955. Congdon's has about 40 different varieties, some seasonal, though the plain variety really gives you an idea of just how good these doughnuts are: it's the biggest seller, along with the honey dipped and black raspberry jelly. You're welcome to sit inside for breakfast, but waits can be long in summer. There are also drive-through and takeout windows.
1090 Post Rd., Wells, Maine, 04090, USA207-646–4219Known For
- Congdon's After Dark features food trucks and live music nightly in summer
- Outrageously good, classic doughnuts
- Perfect spot to start a rainy day
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner. Closed Wed. in season and Mon.–Wed. off-season; check website for details -
27. Dock Square Coffee House
$ | |European-style coffee drinks, tea, pastries, smoothies, and other seasonal snacks are on the menu at this small café built over a tidal river in the midst of Dock Square. The coffee is sourced from Portland-based and nationally recognized Coffee By Design, one of the state's best.
18 Dock Sq., Kennebunkport, Maine, 04046, USA207-967–4422Known For
- Locally sourced coffee, pastries and breakfast sandwiches
- Quiet place to sit amid the bustle of Dock Square
- Central location
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Jan.–Mar. -
28. Dockside Restaurant
$$ | |On an islandlike peninsula overlooking York Harbor, this restaurant has plenty of seafood on the menu. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the stepped modern dining space transport diners to the water beyond—every seat has a water view. Popular dishes include haddock stuffed with Maine shrimp, as well as grilled ribeye steak, smoked pork belly, seafood chowder, or crab cake spring rolls. Lighter fare is served in the cozy mahogany bar. The Dockside Restaurant is part of a 7-acre property with guest rooms and suites in several buildings, from a grand 1895 summer home to condo-style quarters.
22 Harris Island Rd., York Harbor, Maine, 03909, USA207-363–2722Known For
- "drunken" lobster (lobster and seared scallops in an Irish-whiskey cream)
- Decadent seafood chowder and lobster bisque
- Lively, dockside vibe with spectacular views
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. in summer and late Oct.–mid-May -
29. Elements: Books, Coffee, Beer
$ | |You could easily while away an entire day at this cozy spot. Enjoying Elements' own Biddeford-roasted coffee is a great way to start the day, to fuel an afternoon of reading, or to perk up in the early evening, especially on nights when there's a poetry reading or live local music performance.
265 Main St., Maine, 04005, USA207-710–2011Known For
- Part café, part bookstore, part pub
- Great coffee and beer
- Live music
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30. Flo's Steamed Hot Dogs
$ | |Yes, it seems crazy to highlight a hot-dog stand, but this is no ordinary place—who would guess that a hot dog could make it into Saveur and Gourmet magazines? There is something grand about this shabby, red-shingle shack, where the classic dog has mayo and a special sauce—consisting of, among other things, onions and molasses (you can buy a bottle to take home, and you'll want to).
1359 U.S. 1, Cape Neddick, Maine, 03902, USANo phoneKnown For
- In business since 1959
- Lines out the door (but efficient service means waits aren't that long)
- Family-owned and -operated
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. No dinner -
31. Frankie & Johnny's Restaurant
$$$ | |If you've had about all the fried seafood you can stand, try this intimate spot that focuses on creative cuisine served with flair. There are lots of seafood, poultry, and meat options, homemade pasta choices, and always a few vegetarian dishes (special requests like gluten-free are happily accommodated). Menu offerings include toasted peppercorn-seared sushi-grade tuna, served with coconut risotto on gingered vegetables, and pork served with a sweet pear-cream sauce. Even the breads and most desserts are made by the chef. Entrées include really large dinner salads with fruit and nuts as well as veggies atop the greens.
1594 U.S. 1, Cape Neddick, Maine, 03902, USA207-363–1909Known For
- Intimate dinner-party atmosphere
- Full bar and wine list
- Thoughtfully made dishes, like homemade pasta
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch. Closed Dec. 15–Apr. 15; Mon.–Wed. Apr. 15--July 1 and Sept. 1–Dec. 15; and Mon. and Tues. July and Aug. -
32. Mabel's Lobster Claw
$$$ | |Since the 1950s, this tiny spot on Ocean Avenue has been serving lunches and dinners featuring lobster (baked and in rolls), clam chowder, and other seafood, as well as homemade pies. The decor includes paneled walls, wooden booths, and autographed photos of various TV stars (and members of the Bush family), and there's outside seating.
124 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport, Maine, 04046, USA207-967–2562Known For
- Blueberry pie
- Lobster Savannah: split and filled with scallops and shrimp, and baked in a Newburg sauce
- Takeout window for food and ice cream
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–early Apr. -
33. Magnus on Water
$$ | |The small, shareable plates at this restaurant are excellent (think littleneck clam toast, locally made sourdough, and fresh plates of cheeses and greens), but the cocktails, that incorporate inventive ingredients (like a foam made from seawater collected from nearby Fortune’s Rocks beach) aren’t to be missed. Grab a spot on the spacious, laid-back granite patio in summer or inside at the intimate bar in colder months.
12 Water St., Maine, 04005, USA207-494–9052Known For
- Creative, photo-worthy cocktails
- Approachable sharing plates (order as much or as little as you like)
- Summer dining on a spacious, beautifully landscaped, granite patio
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch. Closed Sun.–Tues. and for winter break in Feb. -
34. Maine Diner
$$ | |One look at the 1953 exterior, and you'll start craving diner food, but be prepared to get a little more than you bargained for: after all, how many greasy spoons make an award-winning lobster pie? There's plenty of fried seafood in addition to the usual diner fare, and breakfast is served all day. A food truck in the parking lot, dubbed Maine Diner On the Go, is open later (3–8 everyday but Wednesday and Thursday) for takeaway favorites. Check out the adjacent Remember the Maine Gift Shop, too.
2265 Post Rd., Wells, Maine, 04090, USA207-646–4441Known For
- Classic diner fare
- Wild Maine blueberry pie
- Sources a lot of produce from its very own vegetable garden
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner. Closed Wed. and at least 2 wks in Jan. -
35. Robert's Maine Grill
$$ | |New American surf or turf dishes made with locally sourced, farm- or fishing-boat-to-table ingredients are the hallmarks of this restaurant in a navy-blue clapboard building with a striking, red-and-white-striped lighthouse replica on one end of it. Lobster—in a roll, in risotto, or in mac and cheese—takes comfort-food pride of place, but the haddock Reuben sandwich and the barbecue steak tips in a sauce made with Moxie (a New England soft drink) are creative alternatives.
326 Rte. 1, Kittery, Maine, USA207-439–0300Known For
- A mindful culinary approach
- Raw bar with oysters, jumbo shrimp, and littleneck clams
- Fish-and-chips featuring an Allagash-beer batter
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36. Spinnakers
$$ | |Plenty of seafood shacks dot U.S. 1, but this roadside joint is really worth the stop, even if it's just to grab some takeout and escape the steady flow of summer traffic. Simple but pleasing contemporary design makes for a cheerful space to enjoy loaded lobster rolls, burgers, sandwiches, and a decidedly unholy lobster poutine consisting of hand-cut fries covered in a delicious mess of local cheese curds topped with lobster gravy.
139 Post Rd., Wells, Maine, 04090, USA207-216–9291Known For
- Pick-and-choose seafood basket combos
- Quick bites that pack a punch and scream Maine
- Eat in or grab and go
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37. The Black Birch
$$ | |This artful bar in happening Kittery Foreside district has an excellent selection of mostly local brews on tap, as well as a rotating menu of fun cocktails. Equally praiseworthy is its upscale-but-still-approachable pub fare, which includes buffalo fried oysters, ratatouille, and bar snacks like deviled eggs with pickled watermelon rind.
2 Government St., Kittery, Maine, 03904, USA207-703–2294Known For
- Maine's best brews and small-batch, organic, natural wines
- Right in the heart of Kittery Foreside
- Upgrades on gastropub classics
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch. -
38. The Boathouse Restaurant
$$$ | |You can't get more up-close and personal with Kennebunkport's harbor than at this stunning waterside restaurant and bar that serves dressed-up, contemporary takes on classic Maine fare, alongside staples such as perfectly shucked local oysters, lobster tacos, and hearty clam and corn chowder. The inside spaces are warm and welcoming, with a maritime theme that's not too over-the-top. The wraparound deck is one of the best spots in town to grab a cocktail and watch the sun set over the Kennebunk River.
21 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport, Maine, 04046, USA207-967–8225Known For
- Amazing waterside location
- Top-notch cocktails on the wraparound deck
- Great seafood
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39. The Burleigh
$$$ | |Nautical accents give this trendy restaurant a laid-back vibe that is the perfect transition from time spent out on the water (or at the beach) to a relaxed end-of-the-day meal. While fresh seafood plays a central role, you can't go wrong with one of the excellent burgers or pork chops paired with one of the many rotating local craft-beer choices.
1 Dock Sq., Kennebunkport, Maine, 04046, USA207-967–2621Known For
- Burleigh burger (prime beef patty, cheddar cheese, smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, hand-cut fries)
- Craft cocktails that will knock you off of your feet
- Excellent happy hour in the inn's Garden Social Club
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch. Closed Mon. and Tues. -
40. The Goldenrod
$$ | |People line the windows to watch Goldenrod Kisses being made the same way they have since 1896—and thousands of pounds are made every year at this York Beach classic. Aside from the famous taffy (there's penny candy, too), this eatery is family-oriented, very reasonably priced, and a great place to get homemade ice cream from the old-fashioned soda fountain.
2 Railroad Ave., York Beach, Maine, 03910, USA207-363–2621Known For
- Laid-back, kid-friendly atmosphere
- Breakfast served all day
- Classic American fare, like burgers, hot dogs, and baked dinners
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Oct.–mid-May
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