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
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Midcoast Maine
Industrial-chic aesthetic meets an experimental theater, and everything gets overlaid with maritime Maine ingredients and flourishes. The menu changes…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Midcoast Maine
This upscale, romantic Italian spot earns well-deserved raves for dishes like lobster-filled ravioli, filet mignon with gorgonzola sauce, and classic…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Midcoast Maine
Vietnamese standbys – pho, vermicelli bowls and banh mi – share space with some unexpected regional Vietnamese delights, including Hanoi-style bun cha …
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,…
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…
