The hyperlocal restaurant is a ‘slow-burning winner.’
Restaurant reviews
Squeeze in a barn supper before the season turns
A farm-to-table dinner in a barn on a farm is a magical experience, and it’s not too late to enjoy one this year.
However you define The Happy Clam in St. George, it’s a 4-star experience
Is it a pub? A seafood shack? A German restaurant? A karaoke bar? This unusual seasonal eatery is all those things and more, and across the board, the cooking is excellent.
OystHers in Bath has a great backstory and 4-star food and drink
The restaurant, which sits by the Kennebec River, is the creation of two sisters whose father was a lobsterman.
Dine Out Maine: Squeeze into Mazzat or take its Middle Eastern menu items to go
Join the regulars who have found their way to the tiny spot on Bishop Street in Portland.
Dine Out Maine: A reimagined convenience store in Alna is serving 4.5-star food
The menu of The Alna Store is sustainable, seasonal and ever changing. Set your GPS for this off-the-beaten-track spot. Whatever they are serving when you go, you’ll be glad you made the drive.
Dine Out Maine: At Station 118, go for the cornbread, stay for the brisket sliders
The BBQ restaurant in Thomaston has some excellent vegetarian options, too.
In a Silent Way features a leisurely pace and highly polished food
The Wiscasset wine bar and shop serves its terrific selection of wines in enviable wine glasses, alongside a pared-down menu of beautifully made food.
Dine Out Maine: Nebo Lodge is a locavore’s dining dream
You’ll need private transport to get back to the mainland after dinner at this North Haven island bistro, or you can stay overnight right on site.
Dine Out Maine: At Costa Rican-and-Caribbean-inspired Café Louis, hard work pays off (in 4½ stars)
The team at the small restaurant in South Portland’s Knightville neighborhood is at the top of its game.