The Southern Coast Restaurants
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1. Bite Into Maine
$$ | |Hands down Maine's best lobster roll is found at this food truck that overlooks the idyllic Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth. Traditional rolls smothered in ungodly amounts of drawn butter are delicious, but you've also got the option to get out of the lobster comfort zone with rolls featuring flavors like wasabi, curry, and chipotle. There are vegetarian and nonseafood options on offer, too.
1000 Shore Rd., Cape Elizabeth, Maine, 04107, USA207-289–6142Known For
- Quick and informal spot for a bite
- Unbeatable view over the ocean
- Always fresh lobster
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Nov.–mid-Apr. -
2. Goldthwaite's Pool Lobster
$$ | |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 -
3. 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 -
4. Rococo Ice Cream
$ | |Have an open mind and an adventurous palate when you walk inside this tiny shop as you won't find plain vanilla or chocolate on the menu. Rococo's has a rotating rooster of internationally inspired flavors that range from olive oil, rosemary, caramel, and pepitas to goat cheese, blackberry, and Chambord.
6 Spring St., Kennebunkport, Maine, 04046, USA207-835–1049Known For
- Ships ice cream around the country
- Unique ingredient combinations
- Maine whoopie-pie ice cream
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5. Shade Eatery at Higgins Beach Inn
$$ | |This charming neighborhood restaurant and bar just steps from the beach serves up generous, deeply satisfying dishes filled with locally sourced ingredients. Seafood plays a big role in the menu, with lobster rolls brimming with fresh meat; fish tacos stuffed with cilantro, lime crema, and coleslaw; a seafood chowder; and a lobster tostada. But there are also options for landlubbers, like burgers, steak frites, and creamy peppercorn pasta.
36 Ocean Ave., Scarborough, Maine, 04074, USA207-883–1479Known For
- Family-friendly environment
- Three-season-porch dining
- Casual and perfect for a postbeach bite
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Breakfast daily and dinner Wed.–Sun. mid-May–mid-Oct. Lunch daily Memorial Day–Labor Day -
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6. The Tides Beach Club Restaurant
$$$ | |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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7. 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. -
8. 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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9. 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 -
10. 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. -
11. 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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12. 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 -
13. 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. -
14. Maine Diner
$$ | |One look at the 1953 exterior, and you'll start craving diner food, but be prepared to get a little more than you bargained for: after all, how many greasy spoons make an award-winning lobster pie? There's plenty of fried seafood in addition to the usual diner fare, and breakfast is served all day. A food truck in the parking lot, dubbed Maine Diner On the Go, is open later (3–8 everyday but Wednesday and Thursday) for takeaway favorites. Check out the adjacent Remember the Maine Gift Shop, too.
2265 Post Rd., Wells, Maine, 04090, USA207-646–4441Known For
- Classic diner fare
- Wild Maine blueberry pie
- Sources a lot of produce from its very own vegetable garden
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner. Closed Wed. and at least 2 wks in Jan. -
15. Spinnakers
$$ | |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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16. 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.
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