Restaurant

Japanese restaurant in Portland's West Bayside from chef Masahiko Miyake and family — washoku and Tohoku-inspired plates with Maine ingredients.

Conbini-style Japanese market and cafe from the Miyake family team, opened January 2026 next door to Aomori Restaurant in Portland's West Bayside.

Pan-Asian restaurant in South Portland's Knightville from the Asian House Old Orchard Beach owners, opened November 2025 with a full bar in the former Dok Mali space.

Red-sauce Italian restaurant and Philly hoagie shop from Ramona's owner Josh Sobel, opened May 2025 in the former Broken Arrow space on Congress Street.

Kittery-based seafood landmark since 1956. Fried clams, lobster rolls, and merchandise from one of Maine’s most iconic clam shacks.

Modern Indian restaurant in the former Frog & Turtle space at Vallee Square in Westbrook, opened January 2026 from LA restaurateur Antonio Kanickaraj.

Custom House Wharf seafood institution since 1898 — raw bar with fresh-shucked Maine oysters, baked stuffed lobster, and waterfront dining.

Sicilian slice and take-and-bake shop from James Shaffer in Portland Public Market House, opened August 2025 with family-recipe comfort food.

Sophisticated downtown Augusta restaurant and lounge with specialty cocktails and a curated wine list, opened February 2026 by longtime friends Andy Chapman, Sotirios Gudis, and Mike Akanji.

Forest Avenue brick-and-mortar from the popular Cargo Pizza food truck, opened March 2025 with Neo-Neapolitan and New Haven–style pies, smash burgers, and beef-tallow fries.

Contemporary American restaurant from Northern Union alumni Molly Pritchett and chef Josh Grindstaff, opened October 2025 in the former Secundo space.

Cushnoc Brewing's Waterville second location, opened January 2025 on Main Street with tacos, Guzman Light Lager, and Up River IPA.

Portuguese-inspired coastal seafood restaurant in Portland's Old Port from Prentice Hospitality Group, sibling to Twelve. Opened October 2025.

Reimagined Old Port seafood landmark from the Luke's Lobster team, reopened July 2025 with award-winning chef Matt Ginn as GM after a seven-year closure.

Portland-based merchandise shop for Duckfat. Apparel, gift cards, and branded gear from one of Maine’s most beloved restaurants.

Alex Wight's French-inspired wine bar and restaurant on Wharf Street in Portland's Old Port — small plates, raw bar, and oyster happy hour.

French-inspired wine bar and restaurant on Wharf Street from Alex Wight (Crown Jewel), opened April 2026 with chefs from Chicago and a beverage director from wd-50.

James Beard Award-winning oyster bar in Portland's East Bayside, serving pristine local shellfish, the famed Brown Butter Lobster Roll, and creative New England fare since 2012.

Argentine Bodegón wine bar in Portland's Old Port — New York Times 14 Best Restaurant Desserts We Ate Across the US 2025.

Knightville fast-casual salad and bowl bar, second location from owner Lanai Monahan opened July 2025 in the former Cafe Louis space.

Burger food trailer from chef Sean Telo (formerly Miller Union, Extra Fancy), launched March 2025 at Argenta Brewing in West Bayside.

Old Port dive bar institution serving raw oysters, lobster rolls, and steamers on the waterfront. A no-reservations Portland classic.

Old Port gastropub in the Pierce Atwood building since 2014 — locally sourced food and a 96-rated craft beer program. Serving lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch, and late night.

Gastropub in the former Jameson Tavern space on Main Street in Freeport — favorites from the Portland location plus new seafood dishes for Freeport.

Seasonal seafood pop-up (May–October) from Mr. Tuna's Jordan and Marisa Rubin with NYC chef Christine Lau (formerly Kimika), opened May 2026 in the former Bar Futo space.

The Lost Kitchen is chef Erin French's Freedom-based shop offering curated cookware, kitchen tools, table linens, pantry goods, books, and Maine-made home essentials.

Husband-and-wife scratch restaurant in Portland's East End — named one of Eater's 15 Best New Restaurants in America for 2025.

Peruvian-influenced cocktail bar and restaurant in downtown Biddeford — Pinnacle Guide–recognized bar program and four-star Press Herald review in 2025.

Marsh Island Brewing's 175-seat Hampden restaurant, opened September 2025 with Penobscot Nation chef Joe Robbins — 2024 James Beard Emerging Chef semifinalist.

Boothbay Harbor waterfront restaurant with a wraparound deck, an open oyster bar offering a dozen-plus varieties shucked to order, and harbor views.

Sustainable sushi from Jordan Rubin — Food & Wine Best New Chef 2025, James Beard semifinalist, and Food & Wine Top 15 Restaurants in the Country.

Capt. Sadie Samuels's expanded Belfast lobster restaurant, opened November 2025 in the former Dockside space with year-round service and a full bar.

Allen's Corner neighborhood pub from the Minervino family, opened May 2025 in the former Parker's space with pizza, burgers, and weekend brunch.

Tex-Mex brunch restaurant in Portland's West End from the owners of Terlingua — winner of Yankee magazine's 2025 Best New Brunch.

Commercial Street seafood restaurant with a raw bar featuring Maine oysters from Georgetown, New Harbor, and Bath. Buck-a-Shuck happy hour and cold lobster.

Ocean-inspired chowder house and grilled cheese spot from Chauncey Erskine (formerly Maine Booch), opened February 2025 in the former Yonder space in Wiscasset.

LyAnna Sanabria's Puerto Rican bar and kitchen in Portland's Old Port — a Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards Top Ten Best New East Cocktail Bar.

Portland-based waterfront restaurant and live music venue. Lobster rolls, gift cards, and merchandise from a Commercial Street favorite.

Chef-owner Sam Richman's Rockland restaurant — NYT 50 Best Places in America 2025 with simple, ingredient-driven Americana cooking.

Chef Neil Zabriskie's Japanese-and-Mexican inflected coastal restaurant in Portland's Arts District — a Bon Appétit Best New Restaurant.

Yarmouth-based custom charcuterie boards, events, and bar service. Beautiful, seasonal Maine charcuterie for parties and gatherings.

Multi-regional roast beef sandwich shop on Congress Street from Jenn Rockwell (Ada's Kitchen) — Boston, Chicago, Buffalo, and Philly styles, all rare with house au jus.

Maine-style taco shop in Bucksport from food-truck-veteran chef Cory LaForge, opened December 2025 in the former My Buddy's Place at 84 Main Street.

Lobster, seafood, and raw bar on the Maine Wharf next to the Casco Bay Ferry Terminal — part of the Fore Street family of restaurants.

Island Creek Oysters' Portland raw bar and shellfish market on Washington Avenue — Maine's best oysters, plus tinned fish and caviar.

Year-round-leaning cocktail bar and restaurant from The Travelin' Lobster's Kelly and Phil Corson, opened May 2026 on Bar Harbor's Main Street.

Family-style New England tavern from Anna and Rob Degennaro, opened October 2025 in the former MacLeod's space — a Bucksport landmark for 45 years.

Texas-style BBQ and Mexican-influenced dishes on Munjoy Hill — named to Condé Nast's 15 Best Restaurants in Portland 2025.

Old Port pizza and burger bar from the Tomaso's Canteen team, opened March 2025 in the former Rathskeller space on Wharf Street.

Sichuan hotpot restaurant from Sichuan Kitchen owner Qi Shen, opened December 2025 at 29 Forest Ave in the Portland Stage building.

Modern New England prix-fixe from chef Colin Wyatt on the Portland Foreside waterfront — a Vogue Most Anticipated Restaurant of 2022.

Brunswick-based Japanese restaurant's second location, opened September 2025 at 230 Commercial Street in the former Sapporo waterfront space.

Modern Indian fine-dining and bar on Congress Street, opened December 2025 from former Tulsi chef Prakash Jayavelu Singh and chef Pardeep Prasana.

Preble Street pizzeria from Truckin' Pizza's Jessica and Brandon Tenney, opened April 2025 with hybrid New York–Neapolitan pies in the former Slab space.