Best road-trip restaurants in Maine

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Relaxed yet refined local mainstay since 1986 known for consistent seafood, hand-crafted cocktails and a solid wine list.

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Longtime family-friendly waterfront favorite steps from the pier serving fresh Maine lobster, rolls and classic seafood.

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No-frills lobster pound just outside Bar Harbor, the easy Acadia answer when the order is simple: lobster, butter, picnic table.

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A Bar Harbor lobster-pound stop that gives the Acadia loop another coastal meal beyond the classic in-park popovers.

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A casual Bar Harbor pub for lobster rolls and chowder after the Park Loop Road, easy when the group wants local without fuss.

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A Mount Desert Island lobster-pound detour that feels more coastal and less crowded than downtown Bar Harbor.

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Warm, long-running harborside restaurant celebrated for fresh local seafood, steaks and a hospitable New England atmosphere.

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Casual seasonal Kennebunkport institution serving fried clams, lobster rolls and its famous baked stuffed lobster.

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No-frills seasonal lobster shack where the Nunan family catches and cooks the lobster themselves for a quintessential Maine meal.

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Iconic seasonal riverside shack operating since 1968, drawing town-long lines for its fried seafood and famed lobster roll.

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James Beard-winning modern oyster bar pouring a dozen local Maine varieties on the half shell in a stylish granite-topped room.

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Gritty, beloved pier-side oyster bar and dive serving longshoremen and locals since 1977 with no reservations taken.

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Airy waterfront fish house on Portland Pier from the Fore Street team, serving pristine local seafood with a raw bar.

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The town's premier oyster bar shucking fresh local oysters alongside smart cocktails, craft beer and a tight wine list.