The Southern Coast Restaurants
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1. Bite Into Maine
$$ | |Hands down Maine's best lobster roll is found at this food truck that overlooks the idyllic Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth. Traditional rolls smothered in ungodly amounts of drawn butter are delicious, but you've also got the option to get out of the lobster comfort zone with rolls featuring flavors like wasabi, curry, and chipotle. There are vegetarian and nonseafood options on offer, too.
1000 Shore Rd., Cape Elizabeth, Maine, 04107, USA207-289–6142Known For
- Quick and informal spot for a bite
- Unbeatable view over the ocean
- Always fresh lobster
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Nov.–mid-Apr. -
2. Goldthwaite's Pool Lobster
$$ | |This classic spot has been a go-to in the seaside hamlet of Biddeford Pool for over 100 years. Now part general store, part takeout spot, it's a one-stop-shop for sunscreen, wine and beer, and locally made pies; the kitchen offers a bevy of Maine classics (including lobster dinners and fresh lobster rolls), sometimes with a twist (like haddock tacos with ginger-cucumber salsa or a blueberry cream cheese tart for dessert). Enjoy your meal at the picnic tables out back for unparalleled views of the sea and islands; just note that alcohol can't be consumed on the premises.
3 Lester B. Orcutt Blvd., Maine, 04006, USA207-284–5000Known For
- Award-winning clam chowder
- Decadent desserts made in-house
- Reasonable prices with million-dollar views
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: General store closed mid-Sept.–mid-May; restaurant closed Labor Day–early June -
3. Rococo Ice Cream
$ | |Have an open mind and an adventurous palate when you walk inside this tiny shop as you won't find plain vanilla or chocolate on the menu. Rococo's has a rotating rooster of internationally inspired flavors that range from olive oil, rosemary, caramel, and pepitas to goat cheese, blackberry, and Chambord.
6 Spring St., Kennebunkport, Maine, 04046, USA207-835–1049Known For
- Ships ice cream around the country
- Unique ingredient combinations
- Maine whoopie-pie ice cream
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4. Shade Eatery at Higgins Beach Inn
$$ | |This charming neighborhood restaurant and bar just steps from the beach serves up generous, deeply satisfying dishes filled with locally sourced ingredients. Seafood plays a big role in the menu, with lobster rolls brimming with fresh meat; fish tacos stuffed with cilantro, lime crema, and coleslaw; a seafood chowder; and a lobster tostada. But there are also options for landlubbers, like burgers, steak frites, and creamy peppercorn pasta.
36 Ocean Ave., Scarborough, Maine, 04074, USA207-883–1479Known For
- Family-friendly environment
- Three-season-porch dining
- Casual and perfect for a postbeach bite
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Breakfast daily and dinner Wed.–Sun. mid-May–mid-Oct. Lunch daily Memorial Day–Labor Day -
5. The Clam Shack
$$ | |For more than a half century, this shack has been known for speedy service and great takeout fare, like its traditional boiled lobster dinners and lobster rolls on freshly baked buns. Eat at one of several wooden picnic tables that overlook the Kennebunk River. There’s even a lemonade stand to complete the experience.
2 Western Ave., Kennebunk, Maine, 04043, USA207-967–3321Known For
- Ships lobster nationally
- Lobster rolls and fried clams
- Clam chowder
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6. The Lobster Shack at Two Lights
$$ | |A classic spot since the 1920s, you can't beat the location—right on the water, below the lighthouse pair that gives Two Lights State Park its name—and the food's not bad either. Enjoy fresh lobster whole or piled into a hot-dog bun with a dollop of mayo, or opt for the delicious chowder, fried clams, or fish-and-chips. Eat inside or out.
225 Two Lights Rd., Cape Elizabeth, Maine, 04107, USA207-799–1677Known For
- Picnic tables with unparalleled views
- Family-friendly environment
- Mini-homemade blueberry pies
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed late Oct.–late Mar. -
7. Backyard Coffeehouse and Eatery
$ | |This eager-to-please coffee shop is centrally located and a good stop for hot or iced coffee accompanied by a scone or bagel. For something more substantial, choose from a selection of breakfast or lunch sandwiches. Pets are welcome on the patio in warm weather.
178 Main St., Ogunquit, Maine, 03907, USA207-251–4554Known For
- Locally sourced coffee, tea, and bagels
- Close to Marginal Way walking path
- The North Country bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Oct.–Apr. -
8. Billy's Chowder House
$$ | |Locals and vacationers head to this roadside seafood restaurant and bar in the midst of a salt marsh en route to Wells Beach. The menu features classic seafood dishes like lobster rolls and chowders, but there are plenty of nonseafood choices, too.
216 Mile Rd., Wells, Maine, 04090, USA207-646–7558Known For
- Views of the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
- Generous lobster rolls
- One of the oldest waterfront restaurants in Wells
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Dec.–mid-Jan. -
9. Bob's Clam Hut
$$ | |With fresh (never frozen) shellfish and a cheery, old-school vibe, Bob’s also serves up scrumptious, homemade sauces to smother over golden fried clams, alongside some of the creamiest New England clam chowders around.
315 U.S. 1, Kittery, Maine, 03904, USA207-439–4233Known For
- Tangy Moxie barbecue sauce
- A classic stop since 1956
- Retro-coastal decor
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10. Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier
$$ | |From the road you can barely see the red roof hovering below the trees, but chances are you can see the line of cars parked at this popular outdoor restaurant that has been serving up fresh lobster for more than 70 years. Brightly colored picnic tables fill the deck, and enclosed eating areas sit atop the high banks of the tidal river, beside a working pier, which delivers fresh seafood straight to your plate. The menu has lots of fresh lobster choices, as well as a raw bar. Bring your own beer or wine, if you like; you can pick up bottles of local, handcrafted suds at the Tributary Brewing Company just around the corner on Shapleigh Road off Route 103. You can also bring sides and desserts that aren't on the menu.
16 Chauncey Creek Rd., Kittery, Maine, 03905, USA207-439–1030Known For
- Classic lobster dinners
- BYOB
- Ocean-to-plate
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. post-Labor Day–Columbus Day. Closed post-Columbus Day–Mother\'s Day. -
11. Congdon's Doughnuts
$ | |These superior doughnuts have been made by members of the same family since 1945 and at the same location since 1955. Congdon's has about 40 different varieties, some seasonal, though the plain variety really gives you an idea of just how good these doughnuts are: it's the biggest seller, along with the honey dipped and black raspberry jelly. You're welcome to sit inside for breakfast, but waits can be long in summer. There are also drive-through and takeout windows.
1090 Post Rd., Wells, Maine, 04090, USA207-646–4219Known For
- Congdon's After Dark features food trucks and live music nightly in summer
- Outrageously good, classic doughnuts
- Perfect spot to start a rainy day
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner. Closed Wed. in season and Mon.–Wed. off-season; check website for details -
12. Mabel's Lobster Claw
$$$ | |Since the 1950s, this tiny spot on Ocean Avenue has been serving lunches and dinners featuring lobster (baked and in rolls), clam chowder, and other seafood, as well as homemade pies. The decor includes paneled walls, wooden booths, and autographed photos of various TV stars (and members of the Bush family), and there's outside seating.
124 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport, Maine, 04046, USA207-967–2562Known For
- Blueberry pie
- Lobster Savannah: split and filled with scallops and shrimp, and baked in a Newburg sauce
- Takeout window for food and ice cream
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–early Apr. -
13. Spinnakers
$$ | |Plenty of seafood shacks dot U.S. 1, but this roadside joint is really worth the stop, even if it's just to grab some takeout and escape the steady flow of summer traffic. Simple but pleasing contemporary design makes for a cheerful space to enjoy loaded lobster rolls, burgers, sandwiches, and a decidedly unholy lobster poutine consisting of hand-cut fries covered in a delicious mess of local cheese curds topped with lobster gravy.
139 Post Rd., Wells, Maine, 04090, USA207-216–9291Known For
- Pick-and-choose seafood basket combos
- Quick bites that pack a punch and scream Maine
- Eat in or grab and go
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14. The Goldenrod
$$ | |People line the windows to watch Goldenrod Kisses being made the same way they have since 1896—and thousands of pounds are made every year at this York Beach classic. Aside from the famous taffy (there's penny candy, too), this eatery is family-oriented, very reasonably priced, and a great place to get homemade ice cream from the old-fashioned soda fountain.
2 Railroad Ave., York Beach, Maine, 03910, USA207-363–2621Known For
- Laid-back, kid-friendly atmosphere
- Breakfast served all day
- Classic American fare, like burgers, hot dogs, and baked dinners
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Oct.–mid-May
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