Midcoast Maine
In a sprawling Victorian house a mile from downtown sits Primo, widely considered to be one of Maine's best restaurants. Awarded chef Melissa Kelly has…
Must-see restaurants in Midcoast Maine
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Midcoast Maine
A true farm-to-table experience, this cafe-bakery-farmers market presents fabulous, all-vegetarian fare – plus wicked-good baked treats, from cauliflower…
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Midcoast Maine
If you like your lobster rolls simple, with no accoutrements but melted butter on the side, Shannon's is ideal. The meat is fresh and there's lots of it,…
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Midcoast Maine
This beautiful little cafe has great views of the harbor, strong, excellent coffee, and a stellar lineup of egg sandwiches, blueberry pie, delightful…
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Midcoast Maine
You can put West African cuisine on top of our 'Didn't expect that in small-town Maine' list, right alongside unseasonably warm winters. But along comes…
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Midcoast Maine
Industrial-chic aesthetic meets an experimental theater, and everything gets overlaid with maritime Maine ingredients and flourishes. The menu changes…
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Midcoast Maine
Oh, of course: 'Laan Xang,' named for the medieval Lao kingdom of a 'Million Elephants and White Parasols' – totally expecting a restaurant to bear that…
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Midcoast Maine
Imagine crab cakes with fresh dill-tartar sauce, golden fried clams and lobsters dripping with melted butter. The food at this wharfside lobster shack, 13…
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Midcoast Maine
The lines for this US 1 seafood shack, just west of the downtown bridge, slow down summer traffic so much that the local government has been trying to…
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Midcoast Maine
A prized Maine tradition: a scenic cruise from Boothbay Harbor to the small, family-owned Cabbage Island, where a traditional clambake provides a…
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Midcoast Maine
You're not missing the translation of some obscure form of Central European cuisine: Wannawaf is just midcoast Mainer for 'Wanna waffle?' In this case,…
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Midcoast Maine
The super-fresh seafood of midcoast Maine is put to exquisite use at Suzuki’s, where the sushi chefs are women (in a field dominated by men). Sashimi and…
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Midcoast Maine
Kid-friendly family restaurants have a reputation for being a little unimaginative, but this definitely isn't the case at Cafe Miranda. An old house with…
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Midcoast Maine
Coastal Cafe is an exceedingly fine place to get coffee and breakfast; the latter can take the form of giant buttermilk pancakes, baked French toast, cage…
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Midcoast Maine
This upscale, romantic Italian spot earns well-deserved raves for dishes like lobster-filled ravioli, filet mignon with gorgonzola sauce, and classic…
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Midcoast Maine
Seared tuna, lobster cakes and potato pancakes are all on the menu at this upscale but casual seafood restaurant, but the main draw, as you might guess,…
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Midcoast Maine
Choose your lobster from the pound, or order from the short, simple menu, then tuck in at the waterside picnic tables – Young's has the no-frills lobster…
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Midcoast Maine
We admit: we initially checked this spot out just because of its name. But then it turned out it had really great food! Freshly shucked oysters, smoked…
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Midcoast Maine
Fresh local lobster is the name of the game at this recommended seafood joint on Lincolnville's beach, though there are plenty of other options (fishy and…
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Midcoast Maine
Oysters and wine? Yeah alright, and more of both. This oyster and wine bar specializes in shellfish, but you can also find charcuterie plates, duck confit…
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Midcoast Maine
This seasonal walk-up is immensely popular with locals and tourists, who pack in for burgers, chili dogs and, of course, thick lobster rolls that are…
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Midcoast Maine
The Hoot is a farm-to-table restaurant in the original sense – ie it's a restaurant attached to a farm, located about 3.5 miles south of Belfast in…
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Midcoast Maine
Plenty of restaurants try to recreate the atmosphere of a cozy home dining room; Sammy's pulls this off with aplomb. The seasonal, ever-changing menu is…
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Midcoast Maine
At this high-quality pan-Asian eatery, the accomplished dishes dazzle palates with fresh flavor. Small plates range from lobster ravioli served in a rich,…
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Midcoast Maine
The answer to the question 'More oysters?' is always yes, in case you're wondering, and as such you should get yourself seated at North Beacon Oyster…
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Midcoast Maine
The chef-owner's menu wanders the globe at this well-received addition to the Camden scene, sampling techniques and flavors to spice up the fine local…
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Midcoast Maine
It's always a treat to find good Mexican food this far north, and El Ancla ('the anchor'), with a menu ranging from slow-roasted pork with achiote to…
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Midcoast Maine
It feels like Maine state law requires every town in the state to have a quirky local ice-cream shack, and Lulu's is the iteration in Rockland. Brightly…
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Midcoast Maine
Have a date night at this smart but casual Mediterranean nook, where you can sample racks of extra virgin olive oil or indulge in dishes like halibut…
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Midcoast Maine
This smart, romantic nook sits at the intersection of Maine and the Mediterranean. Risotto comes with a vegetarian asparagus broth, halibut is served with…
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Midcoast Maine
All right, this little ice cream shop isn't technically on Monhegan – it's close to the docks in Port Clyde. But if you're waiting on a boat, do yourself…
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Midcoast Maine
We generally like to be near the water while eating fresh New England seafood, but a random parking lot works just as well. At least it does when said lot…
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Midcoast Maine
Small-batch ice cream is the name of the game at this cozy little ice-cream stand, where flavors run from rhubarb crumble to raspberry lime to Mexican hot…
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Harraseeket Lunch & Lobster Co
Midcoast Maine
Head down to the marina to feast on lobster at this iconic red-painted seafood shack. If it's nice out, grab a picnic table – or just do like the locals…
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Midcoast Maine
Once a lobsterman co-op, this quintessentially midcoast seafood spot serves up the sea's fresh bounty and good views of the water. Order some fried clams,…
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Midcoast Maine
With a well-edited selection of fancy cheeses and a bakery overflowing with gorgeously browned baguettes and homemade fruit tarts, this little food store…
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Midcoast Maine
This cheery bakery sells tasty sandwiches like curried chicken mango salad and the TBLT (roasted turkey, bacon, lettuce and tomato) on freshly baked bread…
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Midcoast Maine
Vietnamese standbys – pho, vermicelli bowls and banh mi – share space with some unexpected regional Vietnamese delights, including Hanoi-style bun cha …
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Midcoast Maine
Long Grain's Thai food has been written up with glowing reviews in the New York Times and a dozen other food publications. We found the noodle soups,…
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Midcoast Maine
This cozy, mom-and-pop-style Indian nook may not pack any surprises, but the fact you can find good, reliable Indian food out here in the middle of Maine…
