Menus Month Restaurants 2004

Auburn

The Slamma, Androscoggin County
Location: 67 Mill Street

Serving breakfast all day. Open 6 am to 2 pm, Monday through Sunday. Where the waitress is always right, a true Maine tradition.

Open: All Year
Chef: Chris Woiccak
Phone: 207-784-4436

Auburn

Chick-A-Dee, Androscoggin County
Location: Route 4 in Turner

Family-style seafood restaurant since 1935, family owned. Fried clams are our specialty.

Open: All Year
Chef: Laura Cutler
Phone: 207-225-3523

Auburn

The Village Inn Restaurant & Captain Don's Loft, Androscoggin County
Location: 165 High Street

Family owned since 1963, now operated by 3 generations. Voted the areas "Best Seafood" for past 7 years and this year's People's Choice Winner for "Best Chowder." We buy fresh Maine clams, haddock, scallops and shrimp, with fresh deliveries made daily.

Open: All Year
Chef: Normand J. Vallee
Phone: 207-782-7796

http://www.villageinnaubme.com

Augusta

Senator Inn Restaurant and Bakery, Kennebec County
Location:

Award-winning Maine dining. Three meals daily featuring organic local stone-ground bread and pastry flours, locally roasted fresh coffee beans, creatively prepared Maine seafood, and elegant desserts showcasing Maine fruits and grains.

Open: All Year
Chef: Brian Sawyer
Phone: 207-622-5804
senator@senatorinn.com
http://www.senatorinn.com

Bailey Island

Cook's Lobster House, Sagadahoc County
Location: Just past the cribstone bridge, first right road after it. Follow to end. 68 Garrison Cove Road.

Every table overlooks Casco Bay and the world's only cribstone bridge. We prepare lobster every way possible. We also serve steak, chicken and have a raw bar, and we are full of spirits!

Open: All Year
Chef: Gwen Rose
Phone: 207-833-2818
cooks@cookslobster.com
http://www.cookslobster.com

Bangor

Dysart's Restaurant, Penobscot County
Location: Exit 44 off I95

Dysart's Restaurant is known for serving Maine style home cooking at its best since 1967. World famous food derived from our grandmother Daisy's recipes using Maine ingredients. We serve beans seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Some of the Maine ingredients and their sources: East Corinth beans, Triple H Farm beef, Aroostook potatoes, Conant's apples, Southwest Harbor scallops, Bisque's maple syrup, seafood blueberries, and seasonal produce.

Open: All Year
Chef: Shawn Yazbec
Phone: 207-942-4878
mary@dysarts.com
http://www.dysarts.com

Bangor

Thistles Restaurant, Penobscot County
Location:

Offering fine dining, we serve classic international cuisine, bringing the world to Bangor through food. Our full bar has a wonderful wine selection. We host live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights and during lunch all week. We were voted Bangor's Best Waitstaff in 2003, and honored by the governor in 1997 as the winner of the People's Choice award for our lobster hash in the Great Tastes of Maine Lobster Competition.

Open: All Year
Chef: Alejandro Rave
Phone: 207-945-5480

http://www.thistlesrestaurant.com

Bangor

The Sea Dog Brewing Company, Penobscot County
Location: 26 Front Street

We are a microbrewery/restaurant/pub serving traditional american/pub fare, overlooking the Penobscot River in Bangor.

Open: All Year
Chef: Gerald Baldacci
Phone: 207-947-8009

http://www.seadogbrewing.com

Belfast

Maine Chowder & Steakhouse, Waldo County
Location: 3 miles North of Belfast Bridge

Relaxing yet elegant. Indoor and heated patio seating. Best view of Penobscot River. Now featuring Sautes using THE FRESHEST MAINE SEAFOOD. The view-with restaurant. Fine dining with table cloth, napkins and flowers with a professional staff.

Open: All Year
Chef: Travis Hurd
Phone: 207-338-5225
glb@gwi.net
http://www.mainechowderhouse.com

Bethel

Sudbury Inn, Oxford County
Location: 151 Main St.

Bison Burgers from Beech Hill Bison Ranch (Waterford, Me) Maine Blueberry pancakes with maple syrup from Hodsons Farm (Bethel), Cream of Mushroom Soup with Toshi's homegrown shiitake mushrooms (Rumford).

Open: All Year
Chef: Peter Bodwell
Phone: 800-395-7837
info@sudburyinn.com
http://www.sudburyinn.com

Biddeford

Jonesy's Maine Street Cafe, York County
Location:

We serve fresh Maine blueberry muffins and pies and we use fresh, locally grown vegetables for our soups. We also use a specialty board featuring Maine items.

Open: All Year
Chef: Sharon Sevigny
Phone: 207-282-6406

Biddeford

WonderBar Restaurant, York County
Location:

WonderBar offers seafood, poultry, and beef, among many other delicious entrees. Come and see for yourselves!

Open: All Year
Chef: Brian Keely
Phone: 207-282-9926

Boothbay Harbor

Kaler's Crab and Lobster House, Lincoln County
Location: 48 Commercial Street

Casual, Family-friendly, great food at a great price.

Open: Seasonal
Chef: Sam Kaler
Phone: 207-633-5839

http://www.kalers.com

Boothbay Harbor

Fisherman's Wharf Inn, Lincoln County
Location:

We are located over the water at the "Hub of the Harbor" in Boothbay Harbor. Our restaurant features lots of Maine seafood items, including Maine crab cakes, steamed mussels, Maine shrimp, and of course Maine lobster, and homemade blueberry and apple pie.

Open: Seasonal
Chef: John Reed
Phone: 800-628-6872
fishermanswharf@clinic.net
http://www.fishermanswharfinn.com

Boothbay Harbor

Blue Moon Cafe, Lincoln County
Location:

Blue Moon Café is a unique waterfront eating spot in the heart of Boothbay Harbor serving breakfast and lunch. Open April - October. Enjoy fresh home made soups, salads, vegetarian specials, specialty sandwiches and desserts on our deck. Try our Maine Blueberry Pancakes with local maple syrup, crab rolls, lobster rolls, crabmeat quesadillas, crab cakes and much more!

Open: Seasonal
Chef: Paul Johnson
Phone: 207-633-2349
paulj@gwi.net

Bridgton

Tom's Homestead 1821 Restaurant, Cumberland County
Location:

Fine dining. Casual atmosphere.

Open: All Year
Chef: Thomas Doviak
Phone: 207-647-5726

Brooklin

The Brooklin Inn, Hancock County
Location: Main Street, Rte 175, 10 miles south of Blue Hill

The Brooklin Inn is a fine dining restaurant exclusively organic, using mostly Maine ingredients prepared classically. The menu is eclectic. All our fish are wild and free swimming, and except for Alaskan salmon, caught in our waters. All our produce, our steaks, chips, chicken and hamburgers are Maine raised and organic. Our food is local if not organic, organic if not local.

Open: All Year
Chef: Kyla Randell
Phone: 207-359-2777
chipandgail@brooklininn.com
http://www.brooklininn.com

Bucksport

The View, Hancock County
Location: 96 Main St. at the town dock

Overlooking Fort Knox and a stunning suspension bridge. Casual dining is offered in our restaurant upstairs, or stop in to our bar downstairs, both with a view of the bay.

Open: Seasonal
Chef: Sherree Dalton
Phone: 207-469-7600

Calais

Washington County Community College, Washington County
Location: St. Croix Hall at Washington County Community College

We are a training institute developing aspiring culinarians to use locally grown products to enhance the economic development in their own communities, sustain local agriculture and save small farms. Also included is a course of study within the program in which students develop new products from local natural resources.

Open: Seasonal
Chef: Marie Emerson
Phone: 207-454-1090
memerson@wccc.maine.edu
http://www.wccc.maine.edu

Calais

Bernardini's Restaurant, Washington County
Location: Follow Rt.9/1 to tht traffic light at the junction of Rt.9/1 and Main St. Turn left, go 1-1/2 blocks. Bernardini's is on the left- it has a green awning.

A family restaurant featuring lobster rolls made from lobster caught daily in our traps in the St. Croix River. Aavacado stuffed with crabmeat, made with crab caught daily. Crab crostini made with Raye's mustard, the only stone ground mustard made in Maine.

Open: All Year
Chef: Marilyn Bernardini
Phone: 207-454-2237
lobster@nbnet.nb.ca
http://www.bernardini's.net

Camden

Peter Ott's Tavern & Steak House, Knox County
Location:

A warm, casual atmosphere, seafood and steak specialties, and homemade desserts.

Open: All Year
Chef: Jeffrey Katz
Phone: 207-236-4032

Camden

Rockport Diner, Knox County
Location: Route 90 Rockport

Family style restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Open: All Year
Chef: Ronald Doherty
Phone: 207-236-6109

Cape Elizabeth

The Lobster Shack, Cumberland County
Location: Located at the end of Two Lights Road on the ocean front.

The award winning restaurant has been a local landmark since the 1920's. Its unique setting below the lighthouse and next to the fog horn, has made it a special place to visit and eat. While enjoying your meal in our cozy dining room or eating at the oceanside on our picnic tables, you can watch the ships entering Portland Harbor or watch the local fishermen haul up their daily catch.

Open: Seasonal
Chef:
Phone: 207-799-1677

http://www.lobstershack-twolights.com

Ellsworth

Cleonice Mediterranean Bistro, Hancock County
Location: 112 Main Street

A Mediterranean themed restaurant with a seasonally changing menu featuring local ingredients incorporated into the cuisines of Spain, France, Italy, Greece and North Africa.

Open: Year Round
Chef: Richard Hanson
Phone: 207-664-7554
cleonice@panax.com
http://www.cleonice.com

Ellsworth

Sylvia's Cafe, Hancock County
Location: Mill Mall

Sylvia's is a friendly family café serving home-style cooking with fast service. Everything is homemade. Breakfast all day!

Open: All Year
Chef:
Phone: 207-667-7014

Ellsworth

Gateway Lobster Pound, Hancock County
Location: Route 3 in Trenton, right next to the airport

Family owned casual dining. All menu items freshly prepared. Live lobster tank and gift shop at one easy stop.

Open: Seasonal
Chef: Gregory Harding
Phone: 207-667-2620

Falmouth

Harmon's Lunch, Cumberland County
Location:

We sell hamburgers, hot dogs and fresh cut french fries. We buy fresh Maine hamburg and we use Maine potatoes for our french fries.

Open: All Year
Chef: Peter Wormell
Phone: 207-797-9857

Farmington

Farmington Diner, Franklin County
Location:

Fast, friendly service, homestyle restaurant. Low cost meals.

Open: All Year
Chef: Frank Armijo
Phone: 207-778-4151

Freeport

The Broad Arrow Tavern at The Harraseeket Inn, Cumberland County
Location: 162 Main St. Freeport, 2 blocks North of L. L Bean on Rt. 1

Serving Maine raised, grown or caught ingredients in 20 or more of our menu items, including Maine beers. Casual tavern atmosphere. Open kitchen, wood-fired oven and grill.

Open: All Year
Chef: Alan McGrath
Phone: 207-865-9377
harraseeke@aol.com
http://www.stayfreeport.com

Freeport

Crickets Restaurant, select County
Location:

Located 1/2 mile south of LL Bean, we serve only the freshest of Maine seafood. We also offer steaks, pasta, chicken, and specialty sandwiches.

Open: All Year
Chef:
Phone: 207-865-4005

Freeport

Corsican, Cumberland County
Location:

Casual family dining. All homemade. American and Italian cuisine.

Open: All Year
Chef:
Phone: 207-865-9421

http://www.corsicanrestaurant.com

Freeport

Freeport Cafe, Cumberland County
Location:

Freeport Cafe serving Homestyle Cooking and breakfast all day. We are proud to serve Borealis Breads, fresh Maine Lobster and Crab every day.

Open: All Year
Chef:
Phone: 207-865-3106
fpcafe@gwi.net
http://www.freeportinn.com

Freeport

Gritty McDuff's brew pub, select County
Location: 187 Lower Maine Street

We are a family style brew pub. Our featured dishes include cajun fish and chips, lobster linguini, ale steamers and mussels, and a warm apple bacon salad.

Open: All Year
Chef: Dave French
Phone: 207-865-4321
grittys@suscom-maine.net
http://www.Grittys.com

Gardiner

A-1 Diner, Kennebec County
Location:

A 1946 Worcester diner serving a mix of traditional diner fare, plus vegetarian and ethnic cuisine.

Open: All Year
Chef: Michael Giberson and Neil Anderson
Phone: 207-582-4804
mgiberson@mac.com
http://www.A1diner.com

Georgetown

The Robinhood Free Meetinghouse, Sagadahoc County
Location: From Bath, take Route 127 south approximately 5.5 miles and turn left on Robinhood Road. Go 1 mile.

Five-star dining in a casual, historic atmosphere in scenic Georgetown. Featuring Sesame Tuna: black sesame-crusted rare Maine tuna with chives, soy and ginger dipping sauce, pickled ginger and wasabi. Also featuring Maine blueberry cobbler.

Open: All Year
Chef: Michael Gagne
Phone: 207-371-2188
michael@robinhood-meetinghouse.com
http://www.robinhood-meetinghouse.com

Gray

Cole Farms Restaurant, Cumberland County
Location: Routes 4-100-202, one mile north of Gray Exit 63 (formerly Exit 11) of Maine Turnpike.

Serving homestyle food at reasonable prices since 1952. Our own soups, chowders, clam cakes, baked beans, pies, puddings, ice cream, etc. Large picnic and playground area. Gift shop with Maine products, crafts, folk art. Open 5:00 am to 9:00 pm.

Open: All Year
Chef: Scott McGraw
Phone: 207-657-4714

http://www.colefarms.com

Jonesboro

Whitehouse Restaurant, Washington County
Location: Route One

Our restaurant is widely known on the coast of Maine for excellent local seafood and blueberry pie. We feature homemade breads and pastries, and we use local dairy.

Open: All Year
Chef:
Phone: 207-434-2792

Jonesport

Tall Barney's, Washington County
Location:

We serve good Downeast cooking, drawing our recipes from local people. A few weekends a month we feature local musical talent; cribbage tournaments occur regularly during the winter; theme nights, such as Italian or German will begin this Fall.

Open: All Year
Chef: Linda Lapinski
Phone: 207-497-2403
skipper@maineline.net

Kennebunk

Squaretoes, York County
Location:

A traditional family style restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. We specialize in good morning breakfasts, deli lunches, and homestyle and italian specialty dinners.

Open: All Year
Chef: Stephen Hill and Michael D'Amico
Phone: 207-985-6636
stephenh07@aol.com

Kennebunkport

The Lobster Pot, York County
Location:

Family Style Restaurant and Lobster Pound.

Open: All Year
Chef: Alicia Kellet & Jacob Mitchell
Phone: 207-967-4607

Kennebunkport

The Clam Shack, York County
Location: 2 Western Avenue, Kennebunk

Classic take-out seafood restaurant featuring fried clams and lobster rolls.

Open: Seasonal
Chef:
Phone: 207-967-3321

Kingfield

Tufulio's Restaurant, Franklin County
Location: Valley Crossing in Carrabassett Valley

Tufulio's offers casual Italian dining.

Open: All Year
Chef: Steve Miramant
Phone: 207-235-2010

Kittery Point

Cap'n Simeon's Galley, York County
Location: 90 Pepperrell Road, Rt 103E

Cap'n Simeon's Galley features fresh seafood, good prices, and spectacular lighthouse views. Located on the waterfront of Maine's oldest incorporated town, Cap'n Simeon's specializes in Fresh Maine Lobsters, Lobster Cesaer Salad, Lobster Rolls and Maine Steamed Clams to name a few of the Maine Menu items. Experience the beautiful harbor view while sampling great fried or broiled seafood and other tasty treats. Plan your next party in our function room with ocean views.

Open: All Year
Chef:
Phone: 207-439-3655
CapnSimeonsGalley@comcast.net
http://www.CapnSimeons.com

Liberty

The Corner Restaurant, Waldo County
Location: Corner of RT 3 and RT 220

Freshest MAINE seafood, crabmeat, scallops, haddock, shrimp, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries. We are a family restaurant that is open year around. We are not on the COAST but our SEAFOOD is the best around just ask.

Open: All Year
Chef: Steve Haver
Phone: 207-589-4438
smjdm@yahoo.com

Lincolnville

Lobster Pound Restaurant, Waldo County
Location: 7 Miles North Of Camden On U S Route 1; 49 miles South of Bangor on 1A and 1; 12 Miles South of Belfast on US Route 1

Clams, Lobsters, Halibut, Swordfish, Shrimp, Potato's, Apples, Beer, Ale, Milk, Brocolli, Corn,Squash,Scallops, Oysters, Mussels, Haddock, Wine, Blueberries, Strawberries, Raspberries

Open: Seasonal
Chef: Peter McLaughlin (Acting Chef Jeff Walker)
Phone: 207-789-5550
dick@lobsterpoundmaine.com
http://www.LobsterPoundMaine.Com

Machias

The Blue Bird Ranch Family Restaurant, Washington County
Location:

Family style restaurant, family owned and operated. Serving seafood, pasta, chicken, steak, salads and homemade desserts. Blueberry pie, muffins and pancakes served year round, blueberries are picked from our own fields.

Open: All Year
Chef:
Phone: 207-255-3351

http://www.bluebird-ranch.com

Machias

Helen's Restaurant, Washington County
Location: 28 East Main St. in Machias

Casual family dining, home made cooking, seafood and desserts. Famous strawberry pie!

Open: All Year
Chef:
Phone: 207-255-8423

Madison

River's Edge Restaurant, Somerset County
Location: Directly across from Madison Paper Industries

Classic family dining with home cooking and our famous dynamites." All types of Maine seafood and homemade pies with Maine apples and blueberries. Angus beef, homemade sauce on our pasta.

Open: All Year
Chef: Joan Judd
Phone: 207-696-3326
butch1@gwi.net

Milbridge

The Red Barn Restaurant, Washington County
Location: 5 Main Street

Family dining featuring classic American and seafood, with prime rib on Saturdays.

Open: All Year
Chef:
Phone: 207-546-7721

Milo

Down Home Bed & Breakfast, Piscataquis County
Location:

Menus are planned around the seasons and the fresh or frozen products from our local farms.

Open: Seasonal
Chef: Sylvia Black
Phone: 207-943-5167
downhomebnb@verizon.net
http://www.downhomebnb.com

Monticello

The Blue Moose, Androscoggin County
Location: Route 1

We are located in a log cabin. Everything is homemade daily. Our breads and pastries are a special treat.

Open: All Year
Chef: Bob Walone
Phone: 207-538-0991

New Harbor

The Bradley Inn, Lincoln County
Location: Located on the tip of Pemaquid Peninsula on Bristol Road

White tablecloth restaurant specializing in local, seasonal products with an emphasis on seafood.

Open: All Year
Chef: Warren Busteed
Phone: 207-677-2105

http://www.bradleyinn.com

Northport

Moran's Hideaway, Waldo County
Location: Route 1, just one mile south of Belfast

We are a family oriented restaurant. We use locally grown and harvested products whenever possible. We feature Maine shrimp dinners and homemade Maine blueberry pie.

Open: All Year
Chef: Seth Rogers
Phone: 207-338-1374
dorismoran@hotmail.com

Ogunquit

Amore Breakfast, York County
Location: 178 Shore Road, half-way between the center of town and Perkins Cove

Ogunquit's premier breakfast place! Our nostalgic atmosphere, fresh food and friendly service has customers returning time and again. Featuring homemade potato pancakes using Maine grown potatoes.

Open: Seasonal
Chef: Heather Owens
Phone: 207-646-6661
leanne_amore@yahoo.com
http://www.amorebreakfast.com

Ogunquit

Barnacle Billy's, select County
Location:

Casual top quality Maine seafoods. New England fare. Outside and inside dining.

Open: Seasonal
Chef:
Phone: 207-646-5575
billy@barnbilly.com
http://www.barnbilly.com

Ogunquit

The Cliff House Resort and Spa Dining Room, York County
Location: Overlooking the Atlantic on Bald Head Cliff, located on the 3rd floor lobby level of the hotel in the Cliffscape Building.

Overlooking the Atlantic, featuring the best of Maine and New England products and recipes in a clean, comfortable atmosphere, served by friendly, knowledgeable staff. We have a 60+ bottle wine list to complement any item on the menu.

Open: Seasonal
Chef: Eric Delano
Phone: 207-361-1000
info@cliffhousemaine.com
http://www.cliffhousemaine.com

Ogunquit

Impastable Dream, York County
Location: 261 Shore Rd.

Strictly pasta, with a Mediterranean flavor, we offer dinnertime casual dining.

Open: All Year
Chef: John Fortin
Phone: 207-646-3011

Oquossoc

Ginger Bread House, Franklin County
Location:

Elegant but rustic atmosphere. Fireside fine dining features three meals. Breakfast - Maine Wild Blueberry muffin French toast; For Dinner: Baby Back Ribs w/Maple syrup and blueberries. All entrees are served with fresh herbs from our on-premises herb garden.

Open: All Year
Chef: Kate Williamson
Phone: 207-864-3602

Perry

New Friendly Restaurant, Inc., Washington County
Location: 1014 U.S. Route 1

Family owned and operated for many years in Down East, Maine. We are a family-style restaurant seating 69 people. We serve lunch and supper daily. We take pride in using local ingredients. Our lobster roll was featured in the Maine Times!

Open: All Year
Chef: Robert Patterson
Phone: 207-853-6610

Portland

Old Port Tavern, Cumberland County
Location: 11 Moulton Street

An old style steak house also offering various kinds of fresh, off the docks Maine seafood and delicious desserts, including a crisp of the day.

Open: All Year
Chef: Mike Libby
Phone: 207-774-0444

http://www.oldporttavern.com

Portland

Hugo's, Cumberland County
Location: Corner of Franklin and Middle

Hugo's passion lies in its love for creative food, good wine and wholesome Maine ingredients. Our life experiences influence those ingredients bringing you regional cuisine that is both unexpected yet ultimately familiar.

Open: All Year
Chef: Rob Evans
Phone: 207-774-8538
hugosmaine@msu.com
http://www.hugos.net

Portland

Cafe Stroudwater, Cumberland County
Location: Located at Embassy Suites Hotel on Westbrook St.

Café Stroudwater located at the Embassy Suites offers a fine dining experience with an American flare. Specializing in local seafood and products. Offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Open: All Year
Chef: Paul L'Heuruex
Phone: 207-775-0032
chefgritty@aol.com

Portland

Susan's Fish 'N Chips, Cumberland County
Location:

Susan's Fish 'N Chips is a casual restaurant serving all Maine products including: lobster, fish, scallops and clams.

Open: All Year
Chef: Susan Eklund
Phone: 207-878-3240

Portland

The Pepper Club, Cumberland County
Location:

The Pepper Club offers an eclectic casual dining experience at affordable prices, specializing in unique vegetarian, natural meat and seafood dishes, and crabmeat quesadilla.

Open: All Year
Chef: Mary Paine
Phone: 207-772-0531

Portland

Great Lost Bear, Cumberland County
Location:

Eclectic, family restaurant, Open since 1979. Unique dining experience.

Open: All Year
Chef:
Phone: 207-772-0300

Portland

Becky's Diner, Cumberland County
Location:

Becky's, located on Portland's waterfront, is a small family-style, casual restaurant, featuring delicious homemade food at great prices. In addition to its famous breakfasts, Becky's serves lunch and dinner, specializing in Maine seafood.

Open: All Year
Chef: Sue Grant
Phone: 207-773-7070

http://www.beckysdiner.com

Portland

Verillos, Cumberland County
Location: Exit 8 of Interstate-95 (Maine Turnpike. Only 5 minutes from the Portland Jetport and minutes from the historic Old Port

Seafood Restaurant and Convention Center.

Open: All Year
Chef: Bob Belanger
Phone: 207-775-6536
info@verillos.com
http://www.verillos.com

Portsmouth

Ruby's Wood Grill, York County
Location: 433 US Rte 1 in York, Maine

Brick Oven Pizza, BBQ, Steaks, Pasta, Seafood

Open: All Year
Chef: Aaron Hill
Phone: 207-363-7980
rubysgrill@aol.com
http://www.rubysgrill.com

Rangeley

A Stone's Throw, Franklin County
Location: 2378 Main Street

The best pizza in town. NY style thin crust, cooked on stone, very crispy.

Open: All Year
Chef: Doug Stone
Phone: 207-864-2031

Rockland

Cafe Miranda, Knox County
Location:

Our menu is long and eclectic, serving anything you could possibly desire, including a great wine selection (see our website). Locally-grown produce is an integral part of our menu.

Open: Seasonal
Chef: Kerry Altiero
Phone: 207-594-2034
miranda@midcoast.com
http://www.cafemiranda.com

Rockport

The Breakwater Cafe, Knox County
Location: Route 1 North through Rockland. 1/3 mile beyond McDonald's (on left) and Burger King (on right), turn right at the traffic light onto Waldo Avenue (Littlefield Baptist Church), 1/2 mile down Waldo Avenue to the Samoset Resort entrance

The Breakwater Cafe overlooks the golf course and open ocean offering casual dining, from light lunches to hearty dinners including our Crabcake and Lobster Saute.

Open: All Year
Chef: Tim Pierce, CEC
Phone: 207-594-2511
tpierce@samoset.com
http://www.samoset.com

Rockport

Marcel's, Knox County
Location: Route 1 North through Rockland. 1/3 mile beyond McDonald's (left) and Burger King (right), turn right at the traffic light onto Waldo Avenue (Littlefield Baptist Church), 1/2 mile down Waldo Avenue to the Samoset Resort

Continental dining featuring tableside service in relaxed elegance overlooking Penobscot Bay. We Feature Alluvian Farm Oysters and Many Lobster and Maine seafood items.

Open: All Year
Chef: Tim Pierce, CEC
Phone: 207-594-2511
tpierce@samoset.com
http://www.samoset.com

Sanford

Christo's Place, York County
Location: 1299 Main St., South Sanford

Family style restaurant serving breakfast and lunch 7 days, dinner on Friday and Saturday. Known for prime rib and eggs and our Shortberry Strawcake. Open every day except Christmas.

Open: All Year
Chef: Andrew Stratos
Phone: 207-324-2240
Christo_8@hotmail.com

Sebec

Country Style Restaurant and Gifts, Piscataquis County
Location: Restaurant is located on Route 16, known as Milo Rd. in Sebec.

We use local grown fruits and vegetables in season. We deal with local fish markets and serve Gifford's Ice Cream.

Open: Seasonal
Chef: Carol Cress
Phone: 207-564-3416
ccress@midmaine.com
http://www.countrystylerestaurant.com

Skowhegan

Ken's Family Restaurant, select County
Location: Lakewood Rd.

Family style restaurant. Specializing in seafood and chicken. Lunch and dinner daily, and serving breakfast Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We use Maine fruits when in season, and Maine shrimp as well.

Open: All Year
Chef:
Phone: 207-474-3120

Skowhegan

Old Mill Pub, Somerset County
Location: On the Kennebec River, downtown Skowhegan, just across from the two bridges as you get into town.

Casual dining lunch and dinner overlooking the Kennebec River. Maine shrimp are used in casseroles and fried meals. We also feature Red Deer Venison from Albion's Crown Point Farms.

Open: All Year
Chef: Brad Lowe
Phone: 207-474-6627

http://www.oldmillpub.com

South Portland

Eggspectation, Cumberland County
Location: Near the Maine Mall, down the road from the Jetport.

We are a breakfast anytime, lunch and dinner restaurant featuring an open kitchen and an eclectic décor of brickwork, iron and antiques. The menu has about 150 items ranging from appetizers, salads, burgers, entrees, pastas, breakfast, crepes and desserts. Also, Chef Buerhaus creates a weekly menu of lunch and dinner specialties. We use only 100% Maine maple syrup (at no extra charge), fresh Maine haddock, lobster (featured from benedicts to crepes) and fresh Maine crab meat.

Open: All Year
Chef: Jeff Buerhaus
Phone: 207-871-7000
eggs@maine.rr.com
http://www.eggspectationusa.com

South Portland

Salt Water Grille, Cumberland County
Location:

Casual, elegant atmosphere, featuring new, innovative American cuisine. All menu items are freshly prepared. Breath-taking view of Portland skyline.

Open: All Year
Chef: Randy Macomber
Phone: 207-799-5400
megan@saltwatergrille.com
http://www.saltwatergrille.com

South Portland

Walter's Cafe, Cumberland County
Location: 15 Exchange St., Portland

Walter's is a full-service restaurant serving eclectic fusion cuisine. The food that we serve is primarily seafood and pasta based with an emphasis on creative gourmet with a large dash of fun thrown in.

Open: All Year
Chef: John Pelczswki
Phone: 207-871-9258

http://www.walterscafe.com

South Portland

Joe's Boathouse, Cumberland County
Location:

Located in Spring Point Marina, Joe's is a quintessential New England setting for food that can be described only as the best of new American cooking.

Open: All Year
Chef: Nate Chalaby
Phone: 207-741-2780

http://www.joesboathouse.com

Southwest Harbor

XYZ Restaurant Gallery Inc., Hancock County
Location: End of Bennett Lane, off Seawall Road

At the XYZ we provide a dining experience similar to what one would find at a good family restaurant in a mid-size city in the interior of Mexico. Do not confuse us with Tex-Mex or Southwest restaurants ..very different. All food made fresh on premises.

Open: Seasonal
Chef: Bob Hoyt
Phone: 207-244-5221
xyzdock@prexar.com

Stockton Springs

Just Barb's, Waldo County
Location: US Route 1, West Main St. in Stockton Springs

A family style restaurant which includes wild Maine blueberry muffins, strawberry rhubarb pie and apple pie.

Open: All Year
Chef: Arthur Remmes
Phone: 207-567-3886

Thomaston

The Thomaston Cafe, Knox County
Location: 154 Main Street

A family owned café committed to serving wholesome foods such as fresh Maine crab cakes with organic greens, wild mushroom hash, mussels steamed in white wine, and grilled chicken Caesar.

Open: All Year
Chef: Herbert Peters
Phone: 207-354-8589
tcafe@adelphia.net
http://www.thomastoncafe.com

Union

Come Spring Cafe, Knox County
Location: 1428 Heald Highway

We are a family-style diner, open seven days a week, serving all home-cooked food. We are now serving breakfast until 2pm.

Open: All Year
Chef: Bobbi Oxton
Phone: 207-785-2300
boxton@tidewater.net

Waldoboro

Moody's Diner, Lincoln County
Location: Route 1, 1885 Atlantic Highway

Family restaurant in mid-coast Maine. Featuring Maine blueberry muffins and pancakes. We also serve Maine-raised salmon steak, fried Maine shrimp and Maine lobster stew.

Open: All Year
Chef: Steve Moody
Phone: 207-832-7785

http://www.moodysdiner.com

Wiscasset

Sarah's Cafe & Twin Schooner Pub, Lincoln County
Location: Route 1 on Main Street

Original homemade maine fare featuring an abundance of Maine ingredients: veggies, fruit, seafood, lobster, crab, soups, salads, sandwiches, burritos and dessert. Sarah's Cafe also caters.

Open: All Year
Chef: Sandy Sleeper
Phone: 207-882-7504
sarah@sarahscafe.com
http://www.sarahscafe.com

Yarmouth

Down-East Village Restaurant, Cumberland County
Location: 705 US Route One

A long standing (50+ years) Family style restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in a casual atmosphere. Featuring Maine Lobster, Clam, Crab and Shrimp dishes, as well many other offerings. Try our Maine Lobster omelette for breakfast! Fried Maine Clams in our famous batter for lunch or our Maine Lobster Pie for dinner!

Open: All Year
Chef: Craig Rodenheiser
Phone: 207-846-5161
info@DownEastVillage.com
http://www.downeastvillage.com

Yarmouth

The Muddy Rudder, Cumberland County
Location: Route One north, on the Yarmouth/Freeport town line.

Waterfront casual dining with delicious views.

Open: All Year
Chef: Tom Schwarz
Phone: 207-846-3082
mrudder@gwi.net
http://muddyrudder.com

York

The Lobster Barn, York County
Location: 1000 US Rte. 1

Experience the cozy warmth and charm that is unique to The Lobster Barn. The exposed barn beams and antique articles such as photographs, wagon wheels, lobster traps and lots more, create a Downeast New England atmosphere like no other. Oh, yes...and then there's the food! Seafood, prime rib, steaks, burgers, pasta, chicken, children?s menu, and homemade baked Items.

Open: Seasonal
Chef: Bernie Lontine
Phone: 207-363-4721
lobsterbrn@aol.com
http://thelobsterbarn.com

York

Dockside Restaurant, York County
Location: Harris Island Road in York Harbor

The Dockside Restaurant is snugly set on the shores of Harris Island. We are known to locals and return visitors as the place for creatively prepared fresh Maine seafood in a yacht club atmosphere. Chef Dennis La Plante's repertoire doesn't stop with Maine seafood. He works to create a nicely balanced menu with a variety of entrée offerings.

Open: All Year
Chef: Dennis LaPlante
Phone: 207-363-2722

http://www.docksidegq.com

York Harbor

Mimmos, York County
Location: 243 Long Beach Avenue, York Beach

Italian continental cuisine, featuring Maine mussels.

Open: All Year
Chef: Mimmos
Phone: 207-363-3807