Penobscot Bay Restaurants
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1. Homeport Tavern
$$ | |With tufted green leather settees and a wood-burning brick fireplace, the Homeport Tavern, part of the Homeport Inn, exudes an English-accented coziness. While bangers and mash and fish-and-chips give a nod to the old country and New England seafood is well represented, many dishes on the lunch and dinner menus have a distinctly Southern drawl. Items such as a shrimp po-boy, filé gumbo, smoked pork belly, and bread pudding with bourbon praline sauce hint at the chef's Louisiana roots. There's a good selection of Maine craft beers on tap.
121 E. Main St., Maine, 04974, USA207-548--2259Known For
- Welcoming hosts
- Snug atmosphere
- Louisiana comfort food
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. -
2. Long Grain
$$ | |The celebrated Thai chef at this Asian-fusion restaurant places an emphasis on authentic noodle and rice dishes. The atmosphere is casual and open, with rustic wood tables and bentwood chairs. As it's very popular with both locals and visitors, reservations are strongly encouraged—though you might be able to squeeze in at the tiny bar without one if you're dining solo.
20 Washington St., Maine, 04843, USA207-230--8735Known For
- Chef Ravin Nakjaroen is a James Beard--nominated chef
- Consistently excellent
- Great take-out options
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations necessary -
3. Anglers
$$ | |This little restaurant has been around for a long time and has a large local following so it can be a little hard to get a table on a busy night, but it’s worth the wait. The traditional seafood dishes (fried or broiled) are good, the prices are reasonable, many dishes may be ordered in a "minnow" portion, and there are also a few choices for those who don't enjoy seafood.
22 E. Main St., Maine, 04974, USA207-548--2405Known For
- Friendly service—it's the kind of place where the waitresses call you “Hon”
- Welcoming atmosphere
- Traditional seafood dishes
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4. Darby's Restaurant and Pub
$$ | |With pressed-tin ceilings, this charming, old-fashioned restaurant and bar—it's been such since 1865—is a perennial local favorite with a welcoming community feel to it. Pad Thai, chicken chili salad with cashews, a Buddha bowl, and a few Mexican-flavored items are signature dishes, but the menu also serves hearty, scratch-made soups, sandwiches on homemade bread, and classic fish-and-chips. The walls of this cozy pub are hung with old murals of Belfast scenes and works for sale by local artists.
155 High St., Maine, 04915, USA207-338–2339Known For
- Excellent happy hour
- Gluten-free menu choices
- Homemade breads
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
5. Delvino's Grill & Pasta House
$$ | |Tucked among Main Street's lineup of small shops, this intimate bistro serves exceptional house-made pastas and other Italian favorites—try the eggplant fries to start. Among the entrées, the mushroom Sacchetti (pasta pockets filled with wild porcini, roasted portobello mushrooms, and cheeses) are especially popular, and on Tuesday, there's a special, budget-friendly menu for two. In addition to the inviting, brick-walled interior, there's a sidewalk patio for warm-weather dining.
52 Main St., Maine, 04915, USA207-338--4565Known For
- Fresh pasta dishes
- Great service
- Mushroom sachetti
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6. MacLeod's Seafood & Steak House
$$ | |A local favorite since 1980, MacLeod's serves a surprisingly wide variety of choices. Entrées include raspberry roasted duck, steak, ribs, broiled or fried local seafood, and a few Mexican-style options.
63 Main St., Maine, 04416, USA207-469--3963Known For
- Fresh seafood, aged steaks
- Comfort food
- Great for families
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun.--Tues. No lunch -
7. Must Be Nice Lobster
$$ | |Not only does Sadie Samuels captain her own lobster boat, the Must Be Nice, but she also transforms her haul into lobster rolls that she sells—along with crab rolls, fries, hot dogs, and burgers—from a lunch wagon parked at the bottom of Main Street, just up from the harbor. There are outdoor tables plus indoor seating alongside a small shop of items Samuels crafts herself.
2 Cross St., Maine, 04915, USA207-218--1431Known For
- Mini lobster rolls at half the price of the full-size rolls
- Made by a local lobsterwoman
- Award-winning lobster rolls
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
8. Rio's Spiked Café
$$ | |Don't be put off by Rio's unlikely location in a small roadside strip of businesses just south of downtown Searsport. The well-prepared, European-influenced menu offers a variety of tapas such as grilled octopus, pâté, Spanish Serrano ham, and chorizo, as well as entrées like roasted branzino, risotto, and local duck breast. There's a solid cocktail menu and desserts are delicious, especially the panna cotta. Inside, a many-windowed octagonal dining room centers on a large fireplace, with tables arced around it.
357 W. Main St., Maine, 04974, USA207-548--4016Known For
- Eclectic European and Southern dishes
- Creative weekend brunch choices
- Tapas
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. -
9. The Waterfront
$$ | |Come to this long-standing local favorite for a ringside seat on Camden Harbor; the best view, when the weather cooperates, is from the deck. The menu features fresh local seafood, but there are also beef and chicken entrées and salads. Clam chowder and lobster rolls are highlights at lunch.
48 Bay View St., Maine, 04843, USA207-236--3747Known For
- Solid menu that never disappoints
- Great salad choices
- Harborside dining, including outdoor deck
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues., No groups larger than 8 people
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