The Southern Coast Restaurants
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1. Batson River Fish Camp
$$ | |This outpost of the popular Batson River brewing and distilling company channels the feel of a trendy lakeside camp (think vintage thermoses and prize catches mounted on the walls) all year round. The menu includes standout cocktails, well-done bar fare, and beers brewed on-site, just behind Fish Camp. On the main road to Wells Beach and off busy Route 1, it's a welcome addition in a drive-through part of town.
73 Mile Rd., Wells, Maine, 04090, USA207-360–7255Known For
- Limited-edition brews
- Throwback camp decor
- Fun spot for a well-made cocktail after a day at the beach
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Rate Includes: Closed Wed. No lunch -
2. Lil's
$ | |This Kittery Foreside café is named for the woman who worked the register at nearby Bob's Clam Hut for two decades, but you’ll find no shellfish here—just excellent pastries and breads, made on-site daily. Don't miss the top-notch old-fashioned crullers, and duck into the vault in back—filled with vintage records—while you're at it.
7 Wallingford Sq., Kittery, Maine, 03904, USA207-703–2800Known For
- A variety of excellent house-made crullers
- Lots of parking
- Chill spot to refuel between explorations
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Rate Includes: No dinner -
3. Old Vines Wine Bar
$$ | |Housed in a historic barn, this wine bar and its front patio get busy in summer, and for good reason: artisan cocktails and flavorful small plates are expertly made, and, as the name suggests, the wine list is stellar. Except for a six-week break in midwinter, it's open year-round and cozy on cold nights, too. Stop in for live music or book a small-group cocktail class.
173 Port Rd., Kennebunk, Maine, 04043, USA207-967–2310Known For
- Wine list featuring small vineyards and unique varietals
- Regular entertainment by Maine musicians
- Lively Yard Bar open outdoors in summer
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch. Closed for 6 wks in Feb. and Mar. -
4. Pier 77 Restaurant
$$ | |Here, phenomenal views share center stage with a sophisticated menu that emphasizes seafood. The ground-level restaurant's large windows overlook Cape Porpoise harbor, ensuring that every seat has a view of the water; tucked around the corner, the tiny but funky and fun Ramp Bar & Grill pays homage to a really good burger, fried seafood, and other pub-style classics; and, up a flight of stairs, Ramp Up offers crow's-nest harbor views and a place to wait for your table when lines to get in are long.
77 Pier Rd., Cape Porpoise, Maine, 04014, USA207-967–8500Known For
- Live music in summer
- Great spot for cocktails on the water while watching boats and sea life pass by
- A packed house almost every meal in the summer (reservations highly recommended)
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5. Dock Square Coffee House
$ | |European-style coffee drinks, tea, pastries, smoothies, and other seasonal snacks are on the menu at this small café built over a tidal river in the midst of Dock Square. The coffee is sourced from Portland-based and nationally recognized Coffee By Design, one of the state's best.
18 Dock Sq., Kennebunkport, Maine, 04046, USA207-967–4422Known For
- Locally sourced coffee, pastries and breakfast sandwiches
- Quiet place to sit amid the bustle of Dock Square
- Central location
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Jan.–Mar. -
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6. Dockside Restaurant
$$ | |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 -
7. 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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8. Magnus on Water
$$ | |The small, shareable plates at this restaurant are excellent (think littleneck clam toast, locally made sourdough, and fresh plates of cheeses and greens), but the cocktails, that incorporate inventive ingredients (like a foam made from seawater collected from nearby Fortune’s Rocks beach) aren’t to be missed. Grab a spot on the spacious, laid-back granite patio in summer or inside at the intimate bar in colder months.
12 Water St., Maine, 04005, USA207-494–9052Known For
- Creative, photo-worthy cocktails
- Approachable sharing plates (order as much or as little as you like)
- Summer dining on a spacious, beautifully landscaped, granite patio
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch. Closed Sun.–Tues. and for winter break in Feb. -
9. The Black Birch
$$ | |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.
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