These 9 Maine Coast Seafood Restaurants Are Worth A Visit From Any Part Of The State
It’s not uncommon for hungry people to think of seafood when thinking of Maine. We have some of the very best of it in the country! One of the best things about what we offer is variety. From fried to broiled to cooked in hot coals under the sand for hours, there’s a seafood and method of preparation for everyone. As for us, we’re not especially picky so long as the views are good and the conversation is nice. Bring some friends and head to these spots on the coast and you’re just about guaranteed to have both of those.
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What started as a wholesale provider in 1946 overlooking Bass Harbor has become one of the best seafood spots in the area. It's been owned by the same family for five generations, which we like to think equates to consistently amazing food. Check out their menu by visiting their website.
This favorite southern Maine spot has been around since 1940, which makes it unsurprising that the food is so great. It's open year-round, which is a benefit for those who live in Maine and the cozy decor makes it lovely in the winter. But, of course, it's the food we go for and whether you order a fresh fish entree or a platter of something fried you can't go wrong. Don't forget to check out their famous salad bar, too! Learn more on their website.
The Ramp is the more casual relative of Pier 77, which is just upstairs. Keeping things casual means lots of nautical decor outside and a menu that's just as fantastic as you'd expect this close to the water. Order the seafood stew for a little bit of everything. Check out the rest of the menu here!
Sure there's more to Maine seafood than just lobster, but with so many different ways to enjoy it, it's hard to pass up. This lobster stew is a great option and one of the best is at this spot overlooking Casco Bay in Harpswell. Check them out by visiting their website.
The Clambake Restaurant isn't entirely ON the coast, but you could certainly walk there from here! This place at Pine Point Beach is huge with a capacity of more than 700, which means there's a good chance you'll be able to get a table. The menu is large, but uncomplicated so you ca be sure there will be something for everyone. Check them out on their website.
This place is a favorite among many for a lot of reasons. The food is simple and casual, first. Second, enjoying it means sitting on the picnic tables overlooking the waters of the midcoast. Learn more about them on their website.
Serving Maine seafood since 1932, this Downeast spot is one of the best in the region. From lobster to scallops to everything in between it's not uncommon to visit more than once in a weekend. Check out their website.
This beloved lobster spot in the midcoast is the go-to for some of the best lobster in the state. But, in Maine, isn't all the lobster the best? Think about the answer to that question while you wait for your dinner for two to arrive. It includes two 1 & 1/4 hard shell lobsters, clams, mussels, corn on the cob, shrimp, oysters, butter, cocktail sauce & lemon. Learn more about them by visiting their website.
While not entirely a seafood restaurant, we couldn't help including this spot located on an actual island. It takes coastal just one step further! You can get there on the Casco Bay Ferry Lines and it's worth the trip! Check them out on Facebook!
Have you been to any of these coastal spots? If so, head to the Facebook comments and let us know your favorite dish! And if we’ve left anything off the list be sure to let us know so we can check it out.
Lucky for us there’s great seafood further inland away from the coast. You can grab some seafood and rent a kayak at Loons Nest Restaurant in Maine, which is located in Oxford County.
Address: Thurston's Lobster Pound, 9 Thurston Rd, Bernard, ME 04612, USA
Address: Warren's Lobster House, 11 Water St, Kittery, ME 03904, USA
Address: Ramp Bar & Grill, 77 Pier Rd, (located inside Pier 77), Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA
Address: Dolphin Marina & Restaurant, 515 Basin Point Rd, Harpswell, ME 04079, USA
Address: Clambake Seafood Restaurant, 354 Pine Point Rd, Scarborough, ME 04074, USA
Address: McLoons Lobster Shack, 315 Island Rd, South Thomaston, ME 04858, USA
Address: Beal's Lobster Pier, 182 Clark Point Rd, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679, USA
Address: Young's Lobster Pound, 2 Fairview St, Belfast, ME 04915, USA
Address: Crown Jewel, 255 Diamond Ave, Portland, ME 04109, USA
