Maine offers the very best of waterfront and oceanfront restaurants

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As the state with the most coastline (after California) and a strong fishing tradition, Maine is ready to serve seafood -- and other cuisines, of course -- at waterfront and oceanfront restaurants overlooking dramatic bays, harbors, and jetties.

Ocean Point Inn

191 Shore Road, P.O. Box 409 East Boothbay, ME, 04544 Phone: 207-633-4200 Toll-Free: 800-552-5554

Fine and casual dining with spectacular ocean views

Enjoy exceptional American and continental cuisine in one of the Boothbay area’s finest restaurants with tasty lobster, fresh, local seafood preparations and top-quality meats. There’s a children’s menu and an extensive wine and beer list. The Tavern Lounge offers a fireplace for before and after dinner relaxation. Savory appetizers include grilled flatbreads, mussels, shrimp cocktail and calamari to stews, soups, chowders and garden salads. Entrées delight with prepared to order Maine Lobster, chicken, duck rack of lamb, Pork Osso Bucco and veal to steaks, baby back ribs and a host of shell and seafood entree including scallops, swordfish, haddock and fillet of salmon. Ask for the lighter fare and voila: lobster rolls, fish and chips, burgers, sandwiches, pizza and vegetarian specials.

Outdoor Dining - Inn at Diamond Cove - Portland, ME

Diamond's Edge Restaurant & Marina

22 McKinley Court Portland, ME, 04109 Phone: 207-766-5850

Casual dining in a history-filled setting on Casco Bay

Great Diamond Island on Casco Bay offers casual dining at its most expressive just steps from the Marina and overlooking Diamond Cove at Diamond’s Edge Restaurant. Set in a former artistic retreat community and later the historic site of Fort McKinley. Diamond’s Edge is a favorite among locals and perfect for a relaxing lunch or dinner in the dining room or al fresco on the deck or on the lawn. Local seafood, New England favorites and stunning views are always on the menu and you can also enjoy something lighter at the bar. Don’t miss the special brunches, lobster bakes, and great wines. And for small functions, check out the catering menu, hors d’oeuvres, and beverage and bar packages.
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Cape Arundel Inn & Resort

208 Ocean Avenue Kennebunkport, ME, 04046 Phone: 207-967-2125 Toll-Free: 855-346-5700

Savor a memorable feast by the Atlantic

Enjoy inspired fine dining at Ocean at the Cape Arundel Inn on Maine’s south coast. The water around you will pique your appetite and invite you to slow down. Your culinary pleasures are in the hands of imaginative chef Pierre Gignac whose creative menus change seasonally showcasing signature Maine-caught seafood dishes like Lobster Thermidor, and the best of what is grown, raised and produced locally. His creations take inspiration from southern France and the Mediterranean with intriguing new twists, plus an international selection of wines. Memorable evenings at Ocean begin with cocktails on the relaxing front porch or at the bar. Continue your culinary journey in the dining room, where every table has a view of the frothy blue sea.

Spruce Point Inn

88 Grandview Avenue Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538 Phone: 207-633-4152 Toll-Free: 800-553-0289

Fresh local ingredients make memorable meals

At Spruce Point Inn in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, we work with local farmers and fishermen to provide our restaurants with the freshest ingredients possible and make every meal a memorable experience. At 88, our "smart casual" dining room, enjoy Damariscotta oysters and Maine-caught lobster while watching dramatic sunsets through the spacious windows. At Bogie's, our family-friendly bistro, we serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Savor a burger, Boothbay clams, or a craft beer while enjoying the ocean view from our porch. Deck is our seasonal al fresco dining area. serving classic sandwiches, chowder, and light fare. Sit awhile and relish the views of Maine's rock-bound coast and the smell of the fresh salt air. We offer an extensive wine list as well as local micro-brews and spirits.

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Tugboat Inn

80 Commercial Street Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538 Phone: 207-633-4434

The Tugboat Inn & Restaurant - waterfront dining at its’ best!

Our waterfront restaurant is built out of the side of an old tugboat and offers spectacular water views. We feature fresh Maine seafood including Maine lobster, as well as a wide variety of regional favorites. An excellent array of appetizers, entrees, sandwiches and chef’s daily specials round out the menu. We offer a full bar, a complete beer and wine list, a tasty assortment of desserts and a junior menu. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Our Marina Lounge & Deck is open from May to October and serves food and beverages inside or on the patio deck overlooking our own marina. In season we offer live music at the piano bar 6 nights a week, and on weekends in the off season.

Fireside Inn Ocean's Edge

159 Searsport Avenue Belfast, ME, 04915 Phone: 207-338-2090

Diverse menu, casual atmosphere and that bay view make dining a treat

A casual atmosphere and high-quality cuisine make dining at Fireside Inn & Suites Ocean’s Edge restaurant a real pleasure whether it’s just the two of you or a big-family occasion. And, in addition to the menu, which features classic, original, innovative seasonal offerings, there’s that spectacular view of Penobscot Bay. Grab a burger or a pizza under an umbrella on the patio (or bring a cocktail out there and enjoy the firepit at night) or settle in for dinner, starting perhaps with spinach and mushroom crab cakes, moving on to New England clam chowder (of course!), then baked stuffed haddock and a selection of delectable desserts. There is something for everyone at Ocean’s Edge.

Sun & Surf Outdoor Waterfront Dining - Anchorage Inn - York Beach, ME

Sun & Surf Restaurant

264 Long Beach Avenue York Beach, ME, 03909 Phone: 207-363-5112

Savor the flavors of Maine at this family-run restaurant on the beach

There’s a lot of local flavor to be had in York Beach at the Anchorage Inn, especially in their Sun and Surf Restaurant and beachside deck. Innovative and traditional seafood dinners are served along with dramatic surfside views from the restaurant’s three patios and cheerful dining room. Whether you’re looking for classic boiled lobsters, clam chowder or broiled haddock or juicy burgers, steaks and lobster risotto, you’ll find it on the restaurant’s eclectic menu. A family-run fixture on the beach since 1963, the Sun and Surf knows how to make guests feel right at home, from friendly service to that creamy Maine-made ice cream for dessert. The inn also has a poolside cafe for light breakfasts and quick snacks.

Cliff House

591 Shore Road Cape Neddick, ME, 03902 Phone: 207-361-1000 Toll-Free: 855-210-6901

Dining by the sea takes on a special flavor at cliffside resort

Suspended above the Atlantic and surrounded by ocean views, the flavors of the sea inspire the menus at Cliff House Maine’s signature restaurant, The Tiller. Breakfast includes reimagined New England favorites including Farmer’s Hog Hash, Breakfast Poutine, and a Peeky Toe Crab Burrito, while you can enjoy a hearty Seafood Cobb Salad at lunch, or the catch of the day or a locally-sourced steak for dinner. With seasonal menus featuring ingredients sourced from local farmers, fisherman, markets, and purveyors, The Tiller invites diners to savor their meals while they watch the surf crash on the rocks below. Or, if you seek more casual fare, visit the seasonally open Nubb’s Lobster Shack to grab a brown butter lobster roll or local draft beer at one of the picnic tables before enjoying a game of shuffle board or one of the vintage arcade games.

Higgins Beach Inn

34 Ocean Avenue Scarborough, ME, 04074 Phone: 207-883-6684

Enjoy casual dining in a beach-resort atmosphere

A stone’s throw from the water, Shade restaurant at the Higgins Beach Inn provides diners with more than a great view from its three-season porch and a comfortable, casual atmosphere. It also offers seasonally fresh cuisine, rejuvenating cocktails and the best of local brews. Seven days a week, you can stop in for late-afternoon appetizers like the smoked local seafood platter and enjoy dinner selections from shellfish stew to the stuffed Maine lobster roll. Save room for dessert: The summer menu features blueberry cheesecake. Afterward, watch the sun set over the Atlantic or take a stroll along the white-sand beach. And don’t forget breakfast: How about cinnamon French toast or fluffy buttermilk pancakes with Maine maple syrup?

Sebasco Harbor Resort

Mid-Coast Maine on Casco Bay Sebasco Estates, ME, 04565 Phone: 207-389-1161 Toll-Free: 877-389-1161

Sebasco Harbor means great restaurants with real Maine flavors

The two restaurants at Sebasco Harbor Resort, the Pilot House and the Ledges Pub, both offer diners spectacular ocean views. And both focus on serving organic and locally-produced foods purchased from New England farmers, lobstermen, fishermen, cheesemakers, dairy farmers, and cattle ranchers. The Pilot House offers an elegant setting with breathtaking sunset vistas. Appetizers include seared scallops, Atlantic mussels, and fresh local oysters. Among the entrees: grilled chipolte salmon with wild rice, lobster carbonara with angel hair pasta, and filet mignon with sweet potato hash. At the more casual Ledges enjoy clam chowder, steamed lobster, scallops, and fried clams. In summer months we also offer lobster bakes, blueberry pancake breakfasts, and our "family suppahs" with a whole roasted pig.

Nonantum Resort

95 Ocean Avenue Kennebunkport, ME, 04046 Phone: 207-967-4050 Toll-Free: 800-552-5651

Seaside dining with Maine flavors from land and sea

This seaside resort has welcomed guests with casual elegance and modern comforts for more than a century. Its restaurant and pub provide delicious variety while capturing the true flavors of Maine. 95 Ocean restaurant offers casual fine dining and is highly regarded for its local ingredients and fresh seafood. It provides an excellent dining experience good enough to be awarded the “Platinum Plate” by the popular television program TV Diner. Live entertainment is on hand most nights in season (Memorial Day to late October). Heckman’s is an intimate pub featuring an excellent selection of local beers and a comprehensive wine list. Latitudes, the poolside bar and grill, is a treat and one of the resort’s best kept secrets.

Beachmere Inn

62 Beachmere Place Ogunquit, ME, 03907 Phone: 207-646-2021 Toll-Free: 800-336-3983

Ogunquit ocean views at Blue Bistro

Blue Bistro at the Beachmere is a casual dining restaurant offering a relaxed setting for an evening cocktail or a full dinner. Both Lunch and Dinner are served and include daily specials from our in house chefs. During the summer season enjoy an outdoor lunch on the rotunda. You are welcome to sit inside in the dining room any any time of year. Views of the Atlantic Ocean available year around!

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