The Southern Coast Restaurants
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1. Bite Into Maine
$$ | |Hands down Maine's best lobster roll is found at this food truck that overlooks the idyllic Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth. Traditional rolls smothered in ungodly amounts of drawn butter are delicious, but you've also got the option to get out of the lobster comfort zone with rolls featuring flavors like wasabi, curry, and chipotle. There are vegetarian and nonseafood options on offer, too.
1000 Shore Rd., Cape Elizabeth, Maine, 04107, USA207-289–6142Known For
- Quick and informal spot for a bite
- Unbeatable view over the ocean
- Always fresh lobster
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Rate Includes: Closed mid-Nov.–mid-Apr. -
2. Bitter End
$$ | |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
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Rate Includes: Closed Tues. -
3. Goldthwaite's Pool Lobster
$$ | |This classic spot has been a go-to in the seaside hamlet of Biddeford Pool for over 100 years. Now part general store, part takeout spot, it's a one-stop-shop for sunscreen, wine and beer, and locally made pies; the kitchen offers a bevy of Maine classics (including lobster dinners and fresh lobster rolls), sometimes with a twist (like haddock tacos with ginger-cucumber salsa or a blueberry cream cheese tart for dessert). Enjoy your meal at the picnic tables out back for unparalleled views of the sea and islands; just note that alcohol can't be consumed on the premises.
3 Lester B. Orcutt Blvd., Maine, 04006, USA207-284–5000Known For
- Award-winning clam chowder
- Decadent desserts made in-house
- Reasonable prices with million-dollar views
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: General store closed mid-Sept.–mid-May; restaurant closed Labor Day–early June -
4. Ocean
$$$ | |Large picture windows make this one of the best places in town to watch the sun set (or rise) over the Atlantic. The intimate dining space features a touch of seaside elegance coupled with captivating, original local art, and Maine seafood and other local ingredients are used in contemporary takes on classic dishes such as lobster Thermidor, foie gras, swordfish, and seafood velouté.
208 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport, Maine, 04046, USA855-346–5700Known For
- Equally perfect for a romantic evening or a gathering of friends
- Gracious, old-world service
- Ridiculously indulgent desserts that you may want to eat first
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch -
5. Shade Eatery at Higgins Beach Inn
$$ | |This charming neighborhood restaurant and bar just steps from the beach serves up generous, deeply satisfying dishes filled with locally sourced ingredients. Seafood plays a big role in the menu, with lobster rolls brimming with fresh meat; fish tacos stuffed with cilantro, lime crema, and coleslaw; a seafood chowder; and a lobster tostada. But there are also options for landlubbers, like burgers, steak frites, and creamy peppercorn pasta.
36 Ocean Ave., Scarborough, Maine, 04074, USA207-883–1479Known For
- Family-friendly environment
- Three-season-porch dining
- Casual and perfect for a postbeach bite
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Breakfast daily and dinner Wed.–Sun. mid-May–mid-Oct. Lunch daily Memorial Day–Labor Day -
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6. The Clam Shack
$$ | |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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7. The Lobster Shack at Two Lights
$$ | |A classic spot since the 1920s, you can't beat the location—right on the water, below the lighthouse pair that gives Two Lights State Park its name—and the food's not bad either. Enjoy fresh lobster whole or piled into a hot-dog bun with a dollop of mayo, or opt for the delicious chowder, fried clams, or fish-and-chips. Eat inside or out.
225 Two Lights Rd., Cape Elizabeth, Maine, 04107, USA207-799–1677Known For
- Picnic tables with unparalleled views
- Family-friendly environment
- Mini-homemade blueberry pies
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed late Oct.–late Mar. -
8. The Tides Beach Club Restaurant
$$$ | |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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9. Barnacle Billy's
$$$ | |Overlooking Perkins Cove, Barnacle Billy's has been serving up fresh, local seafood since 1961. Place your order at the counter before settling into a table on the deck to await delivery of your clam chowder, fried clams, broiled scallops, or lobster roll. Leave room for the strawberry shortcake and whoopie pies.
50–70 Perkins Cove Rd., Ogunquit, Maine, 03907, USA207-646–5575Known For
- Deck seating overlooking Perkins Cove
- Takeout counter and ice cream
- Lobster rolls and chowder
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed late Oct.–late Apr. -
10. Billy's Chowder House
$$ | |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. -
11. Bob's Clam Hut
$$ | |With fresh (never frozen) shellfish and a cheery, old-school vibe, Bob’s also serves up scrumptious, homemade sauces to smother over golden fried clams, alongside some of the creamiest New England clam chowders around.
315 U.S. 1, Kittery, Maine, 03904, USA207-439–4233Known For
- Tangy Moxie barbecue sauce
- A classic stop since 1956
- Retro-coastal decor
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12. Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier
$$ | |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. -
13. Dockside Restaurant
$$ | |On an islandlike peninsula overlooking York Harbor, this restaurant has plenty of seafood on the menu. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the stepped modern dining space transport diners to the water beyond—every seat has a water view. Popular dishes include haddock stuffed with Maine shrimp, as well as grilled ribeye steak, smoked pork belly, seafood chowder, or crab cake spring rolls. Lighter fare is served in the cozy mahogany bar. The Dockside Restaurant is part of a 7-acre property with guest rooms and suites in several buildings, from a grand 1895 summer home to condo-style quarters.
22 Harris Island Rd., York Harbor, Maine, 03909, USA207-363–2722Known For
- "drunken" lobster (lobster and seared scallops in an Irish-whiskey cream)
- Decadent seafood chowder and lobster bisque
- Lively, dockside vibe with spectacular views
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. in summer and late Oct.–mid-May -
14. Mabel's Lobster Claw
$$$ | |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. -
15. Robert's Maine Grill
$$ | |New American surf or turf dishes made with locally sourced, farm- or fishing-boat-to-table ingredients are the hallmarks of this restaurant in a navy-blue clapboard building with a striking, red-and-white-striped lighthouse replica on one end of it. Lobster—in a roll, in risotto, or in mac and cheese—takes comfort-food pride of place, but the haddock Reuben sandwich and the barbecue steak tips in a sauce made with Moxie (a New England soft drink) are creative alternatives.
326 Rte. 1, Kittery, Maine, USA207-439–0300Known For
- A mindful culinary approach
- Raw bar with oysters, jumbo shrimp, and littleneck clams
- Fish-and-chips featuring an Allagash-beer batter
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16. Spinnakers
$$ | |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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17. The Boathouse Restaurant
$$$ | |You can't get more up-close and personal with Kennebunkport's harbor than at this stunning waterside restaurant and bar that serves dressed-up, contemporary takes on classic Maine fare, alongside staples such as perfectly shucked local oysters, lobster tacos, and hearty clam and corn chowder. The inside spaces are warm and welcoming, with a maritime theme that's not too over-the-top. The wraparound deck is one of the best spots in town to grab a cocktail and watch the sun set over the Kennebunk River.
21 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport, Maine, 04046, USA207-967–8225Known For
- Amazing waterside location
- Top-notch cocktails on the wraparound deck
- Great seafood
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18. The Burleigh
$$$ | |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. -
19. The Lobster Shack
$$ | |A fixture since 1947 in Ogunquit's bustling Perkins Cove, this cozy, weathered-shingle lobster pound is just across from the oft-photographed footbridge. Choose from a ¼- to a whopping 1-pound lobster roll, or try the delicious roll with hand-picked Maine crab meat.
110 Perkins Cove Rd., Ogunquit, Maine, 03907, USA207-646–2941Known For
- Lobsters rolls
- Maine beers on tap
- Chowder
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