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Lobster is always on the menu here, but never in its traditional boiled iteration.
Tipo's charred Mediterranean octopus with fregola sarda, chermoula, and fennel.
I can’t think of a better way to spend a summer evening than sitting on Tipo’s patio, sipping rosé, and enjoying a beautiful plate of marinated sardines.
Oysters, shrimp, and clams from the 18 Central raw bar.
Reminiscent of old-school Boston steakhouses, with its dark wood and high ceiling, 18 Central is the perfect home for chef Patrick Duffy’s cuisine.
“Cauliflower 65,” fried cauliflower with chutneys.
Unapologetic in its boldness and, in many dishes, its heat, Tulsi North is an unexpected and exciting addition to Wells’ restaurant scene.
Bust resturant
The menu features comfort foods reinvented with Maine ingredients, and it’s almost entirely composed of shared plates and tasting portions. Read about our visit to Coda in Southwest Harbor.
Brahma Grill
Brahma Grill is a classic American steakhouse fine-tuned to appeal to a broad clientele. See more from our recent visit.
Oysters on a plate
Chef Eloise Humphrey's new venture is a freewheeling plunge into modern American cookery.
Oxford House Inn
Oxford House’s ambience hasn’t changed much since the inn opened in 1985, but the cuisine has. Jonathan and Natalie Spak, who bought the place in late 2007, offer contemporary American and Asian-influenced fare.
Dining
It’s not surprising that Center Lovell Inn, a beautifully restored 1805 Georgian-style farmhouse in rural western Maine, induces a Zen-like serenity in those who visit.
Little Village Bistro
Chef Tony Bickford made a brilliant decision when he settled on his native Wiscasset as the home for his first independent venture, Little Village Bistro. See our review.
Scales, Portland
Even before construction started, Scales was one of the most talked about restaurants in town. Everyone wanted to know how two Portland legends, restaurateur Dana Street and chef Sam Hayward, could possibly top their wildly successful prior endeavors