The Southern Coast Restaurants
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1. Batson River Fish Camp
$$ | |This outpost of the popular Batson River brewing and distilling company channels the feel of a trendy lakeside camp (think vintage thermoses and prize catches mounted on the walls) all year round. The menu includes standout cocktails, well-done bar fare, and beers brewed on-site, just behind Fish Camp. On the main road to Wells Beach and off busy Route 1, it's a welcome addition in a drive-through part of town.
73 Mile Rd., Wells, Maine, 04090, USA207-360–7255Known For
- Limited-edition brews
- Throwback camp decor
- Fun spot for a well-made cocktail after a day at the beach
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Rate Includes: Closed Wed. No lunch -
2. Bite Into Maine
$$ | |Hands down Maine's best lobster roll is found at this food truck that overlooks the idyllic Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth. Traditional rolls smothered in ungodly amounts of drawn butter are delicious, but you've also got the option to get out of the lobster comfort zone with rolls featuring flavors like wasabi, curry, and chipotle. There are vegetarian and nonseafood options on offer, too.
1000 Shore Rd., Cape Elizabeth, Maine, 04107, USA207-289–6142Known For
- Quick and informal spot for a bite
- Unbeatable view over the ocean
- Always fresh lobster
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Nov.–mid-Apr. -
3. Bitter End
$$ | |Pete and Kate Morency, the duo originally behind the ever-popular Pier 77 and the Ramp Bar and Grill in Kennebunkport, are also the masterminds behind this seafood spot, where Mediterranean and American classics are given brilliant, contemporary twists. The fabulous decor consists of an unlikely marriage of old-school American sports memorabilia and something that might be described as shabby ballroom chic—crystal chandeliers hang above old leather boxing gloves, and shiny trophies (including a 1961 Miss Universe cup) and black-and-white photos of sports icons line the bar.
2118 Post Rd., Wells, Maine, 04090, USA207-360–0904Known For
- Cuisine fusion and a rotating menu
- Outdoor seating area with firepit
- Superbly curated bevy of liquors
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. -
4. Goldthwaite's Pool Lobster
$$ | |This classic spot has been a go-to in the seaside hamlet of Biddeford Pool for over 100 years. Now part general store, part takeout spot, it's a one-stop-shop for sunscreen, wine and beer, and locally made pies; the kitchen offers a bevy of Maine classics (including lobster dinners and fresh lobster rolls), sometimes with a twist (like haddock tacos with ginger-cucumber salsa or a blueberry cream cheese tart for dessert). Enjoy your meal at the picnic tables out back for unparalleled views of the sea and islands; just note that alcohol can't be consumed on the premises.
3 Lester B. Orcutt Blvd., Maine, 04006, USA207-284–5000Known For
- Award-winning clam chowder
- Decadent desserts made in-house
- Reasonable prices with million-dollar views
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: General store closed mid-Sept.–mid-May; restaurant closed Labor Day–early June -
5. 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
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner -
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6. Palace Diner
$$ | |Everything about this diner, set in an old-fashioned train car just off Main Street, is retro except the food. Hop on a stool at the counter (that's all there is), enjoy the Motown tunes, and tuck into one of the deluxe sandwiches for breakfast or lunch. The diner doesn't take reservations—and it's cash only—but it's well worth the wait.
18 Franklin St., Maine, 04005, USA207-284–0015Known For
- Diner food that's anything but standard
- Delicious fried-chicken sandwich with cabbage slaw and French fries
- Fantastic collaboration with local chefs from regional restaurants
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner -
7. Pier 77 Restaurant
$$ | |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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8. Shade Eatery at Higgins Beach Inn
$$ | |This charming neighborhood restaurant and bar just steps from the beach serves up generous, deeply satisfying dishes filled with locally sourced ingredients. Seafood plays a big role in the menu, with lobster rolls brimming with fresh meat; fish tacos stuffed with cilantro, lime crema, and coleslaw; a seafood chowder; and a lobster tostada. But there are also options for landlubbers, like burgers, steak frites, and creamy peppercorn pasta.
36 Ocean Ave., Scarborough, Maine, 04074, USA207-883–1479Known For
- Family-friendly environment
- Three-season-porch dining
- Casual and perfect for a postbeach bite
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Breakfast daily and dinner Wed.–Sun. mid-May–mid-Oct. Lunch daily Memorial Day–Labor Day -
9. The Clam Shack
$$ | |For more than a half century, this shack has been known for speedy service and great takeout fare, like its traditional boiled lobster dinners and lobster rolls on freshly baked buns. Eat at one of several wooden picnic tables that overlook the Kennebunk River. There’s even a lemonade stand to complete the experience.
2 Western Ave., Kennebunk, Maine, 04043, USA207-967–3321Known For
- Ships lobster nationally
- Lobster rolls and fried clams
- Clam chowder
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10. The Lobster Shack at Two Lights
$$ | |A classic spot since the 1920s, you can't beat the location—right on the water, below the lighthouse pair that gives Two Lights State Park its name—and the food's not bad either. Enjoy fresh lobster whole or piled into a hot-dog bun with a dollop of mayo, or opt for the delicious chowder, fried clams, or fish-and-chips. Eat inside or out.
225 Two Lights Rd., Cape Elizabeth, Maine, 04107, USA207-799–1677Known For
- Picnic tables with unparalleled views
- Family-friendly environment
- Mini-homemade blueberry pies
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed late Oct.–late Mar. -
11. The Tides Beach Club Restaurant
$$$ | |Maritime accents and a crisp color palette help to make this unfussy, beachside restaurant a good place to relax and enjoy a prebeach bite or a post-beach sit-down meal. The menu features lighter seafood fare and salads alongside heartier options, such as lobster rangoons, crispy fried-chicken sandwiches, and burgers.
930 Kings Hwy., Kennebunkport, Maine, 04046, USA207-967–3757Known For
- No dress code—think beach-hair-don't-care chic
- Delicious craft cocktails
- Exceptional service that isn't cloying
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12. Amore Breakfast
$ | |You could hardly find a more satisfying, heartier breakfast than at this smart and busy joint just shy of the entrance to Perkins Cove where a lighthearted mix of retro advertising signs adorn the walls of the bright, open, and bustling dining room. The corned-beef hash is made with tender pulled brisket with spices and just a bit of diced potatoes and onions—try it topped with hollandaise in the Irish Benedict. For a really decadent start to your day, opt for French toast made with lemon pound cake and served with blueberries. The delicious coffee is roasted in small batches and shipped from San Diego.
87 Main St., Ogunquit, Maine, 03907, USA207-646–6667Known For
- Innovative, rotating breakfast menus
- Bustling, laid-back atmosphere, chock-full of locals
- Community involvement
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Dec.–early Apr. No dinner, Credit cards accepted -
13. Anju Noodle Bar
$$ | |With a cozy, open-plan dining area and a laid-back atmosphere, Anju Noodle Bar serves up reimagined versions of traditional dishes such as house-made, slow-roasted pork-shoulder buns, spicy miso ramen, inspired local seafood dishes, and seasonal vegetarian options. This is one of the few places in the Pine Tree State outside Portland where you'll find fresh and innovative Asian-inspired cuisine done really well. You'll likely be eating lobster and fried seafood for every meal the farther north you go in Maine, so it's well worth stopping here en route Down East, or on the ride home, for a palate cleanser. Just keep in mind they don't take reservations.
7 Wallingford Sq., Kittery, Maine, 03904, USA207-703–4298Known For
- Sake heaven
- Free-style dishes
- House-made kimchi
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
14. Barnacle Billy's
$$$ | |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. -
15. Billy's Chowder House
$$ | |Locals and vacationers head to this roadside seafood restaurant and bar in the midst of a salt marsh en route to Wells Beach. The menu features classic seafood dishes like lobster rolls and chowders, but there are plenty of nonseafood choices, too.
216 Mile Rd., Wells, Maine, 04090, USA207-646–7558Known For
- Views of the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
- Generous lobster rolls
- One of the oldest waterfront restaurants in Wells
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Dec.–mid-Jan. -
16. Bob's Clam Hut
$$ | |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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17. Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier
$$ | |From the road you can barely see the red roof hovering below the trees, but chances are you can see the line of cars parked at this popular outdoor restaurant that has been serving up fresh lobster for more than 70 years. Brightly colored picnic tables fill the deck, and enclosed eating areas sit atop the high banks of the tidal river, beside a working pier, which delivers fresh seafood straight to your plate. The menu has lots of fresh lobster choices, as well as a raw bar. Bring your own beer or wine, if you like; you can pick up bottles of local, handcrafted suds at the Tributary Brewing Company just around the corner on Shapleigh Road off Route 103. You can also bring sides and desserts that aren't on the menu.
16 Chauncey Creek Rd., Kittery, Maine, 03905, USA207-439–1030Known For
- Classic lobster dinners
- BYOB
- Ocean-to-plate
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. post-Labor Day–Columbus Day. Closed post-Columbus Day–Mother\'s Day. -
18. Dockside Restaurant
$$ | |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 -
19. 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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20. 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
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