Midcoast & Downeast Guidebook
Food scene
The Homeport Inn Tavern is a charming and historic inn and tavern located in Searsport, Maine. The tavern offers a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, with a menu that features classic American fare, including seafood dishes, burgers, and sandwiches. The tavern also has a selection of beers and wines, making it a popular spot for a casual drink or meal with friends or family. With its convenient location and old-world charm, The Homeport Inn Tavern is a popular destination for visitors to the area.
The Homeport Inn
121 East Main StreetThe Homeport Inn Tavern is a charming and historic inn and tavern located in Searsport, Maine. The tavern offers a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, with a menu that features classic American fare, including seafood dishes, burgers, and sandwiches. The tavern also has a selection of beers and wines, making it a popular spot for a casual drink or meal with friends or family. With its convenient location and old-world charm, The Homeport Inn Tavern is a popular destination for visitors to the area.
Rio’s
Right in Searsport. Award winning restaurant. Incredible food. Don't miss this place
Searsport - Casual taco eatery plus burgers and pizza! You should eat here.
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Hey Sailor!
25 East Main StreetSearsport - Casual taco eatery plus burgers and pizza! You should eat here.
Belfast - Farm to table breakfast. All food is sourced from the family farm. Can't go wrong here! Get a reservation because it gets packed!
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The Hoot
144 Bayside RdBelfast - Farm to table breakfast. All food is sourced from the family farm. Can't go wrong here! Get a reservation because it gets packed!
This is our favorite spot in Belfast. Breakfast! Coffee! Pastries! Check the hours before you head here.
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Chase's Daily
96 Main StThis is our favorite spot in Belfast. Breakfast! Coffee! Pastries! Check the hours before you head here.
El El Frijoles is a popular Mexican restaurant located in Sargentville, Maine. The menu features a variety of authentic Mexican dishes, including tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and quesadillas, all made with fresh and locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.
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EL EL FRIJOLES, Mexican Food
41 Caterpillar Hill RdEl El Frijoles is a popular Mexican restaurant located in Sargentville, Maine. The menu features a variety of authentic Mexican dishes, including tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and quesadillas, all made with fresh and locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.
Stone Fox Farm Creamery
398 E Main StStockton Springs - Ice cream right down the road!
Wild Cow Creamery
31b Front StBest ice cream in Belfast.
Satori is a modern and stylish restaurant located in downtown Belfast, Maine. The menu features a fusion of Asian and American cuisine, using locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. The restaurant offers a range of dishes, including sushi rolls, noodle bowls, and specialty cocktails. With its elegant décor and attentive service, Satori is a popular dining destination for both locals and visitors to the area.
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Satori Belfast
108 Main StSatori is a modern and stylish restaurant located in downtown Belfast, Maine. The menu features a fusion of Asian and American cuisine, using locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. The restaurant offers a range of dishes, including sushi rolls, noodle bowls, and specialty cocktails. With its elegant décor and attentive service, Satori is a popular dining destination for both locals and visitors to the area.
Amazing farm-style bakery- pizza nights, baked goods, breads. Very hard to get in to eat at this place. Check out their website for reservations as you will need them. If you get in it is worth it, but if you don't try to find their sourdough bread at a co-op.
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Tinder Hearth
1452 Coastal RdAmazing farm-style bakery- pizza nights, baked goods, breads. Very hard to get in to eat at this place. Check out their website for reservations as you will need them. If you get in it is worth it, but if you don't try to find their sourdough bread at a co-op.
Long Grain is an award-winning restaurant located in Camden, Maine. The menu features modern Thai cuisine, with a focus on fresh, local ingredients and bold flavors. The restaurant offers a variety of dishes, including noodle bowls, curries, and small plates, all inspired by traditional Thai recipes. The atmosphere is stylish and modern, with an open kitchen and a bar serving creative cocktails and a selection of wines and beers. With its delicious food and welcoming atmosphere, Long Grain is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike looking for a unique and memorable dining experience in Camden.
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Long Grain
20 Washington StLong Grain is an award-winning restaurant located in Camden, Maine. The menu features modern Thai cuisine, with a focus on fresh, local ingredients and bold flavors. The restaurant offers a variety of dishes, including noodle bowls, curries, and small plates, all inspired by traditional Thai recipes. The atmosphere is stylish and modern, with an open kitchen and a bar serving creative cocktails and a selection of wines and beers. With its delicious food and welcoming atmosphere, Long Grain is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike looking for a unique and memorable dining experience in Camden.
They make delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stonington is a cute little town so....
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Harbor Cafe
36 Main StThey make delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stonington is a cute little town so....
Best coffee I've ever had. Women owned Roastery. Another location in Stonington.
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44 North Coffee
7 Main StBest coffee I've ever had. Women owned Roastery. Another location in Stonington.
Marshall Wharf Brewing Company
36 Marshall WharfBeer, Belfast waterfront, food
If heading down towards Rockland, Primo is an award-winning farm to table restaurant. The best spot for a romantic dinner.
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Primo Restaurant
2 Main StIf heading down towards Rockland, Primo is an award-winning farm to table restaurant. The best spot for a romantic dinner.
Roaring Lion Farm
144 Snow's Cove RdBurger nights! Farm store.
Bagaduce Lunch
145 Frank's FlatProbably the best fish sandwich around. Great view as well.
Great beer, great food, kid friendly. Awesome spot
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Orono Brewing Company - Tasting Room & Kitchen
61 Margin StGreat beer, great food, kid friendly. Awesome spot
Really good beer and food. One of our go to's. Family friendly too.
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Mason's Brewing Company
15 Hardy StReally good beer and food. One of our go to's. Family friendly too.
Timber Kitchen & Bar
22 Bass Park BlvdPaddy Murphys
26 Main StPROVENDER KITCHEN + BAR
112 Main StPkb burger is so good.
Daily Soup
118 High StBest soup around, if soup is your thing. They have pretty damn good sandwiches too.
Burritos, wraps, salads, to go. Grab something on your way to Bar Harbor.
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86 This
125 Main StBurritos, wraps, salads, to go. Grab something on your way to Bar Harbor.
All the way over in Southwest Harbor, but if your headed there, check it out, it is worth it. Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
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Peter Trout’s Tavern & Inn
48 Shore RdAll the way over in Southwest Harbor, but if your headed there, check it out, it is worth it. Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
Casual seafood shack right up the road in Bucksport
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Carrier's Mainely Lobster
10 ME-46Casual seafood shack right up the road in Bucksport
Ellsworth - 24/7 Cheesecake! Self serve. Stop on your way back from Acadia!
Yum!
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Momo's Cheesecakes
471 Main StEllsworth - 24/7 Cheesecake! Self serve. Stop on your way back from Acadia!
Yum!
Grab an ice cream and head down to the waterfront and see the Narrows bridge and Fort Knox.
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Wahl's Dairy Port
79 Main StGrab an ice cream and head down to the waterfront and see the Narrows bridge and Fort Knox.
Lobster and seafood! Also lobster to go! Right on the Belfast Harbor.
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Young's Lobster Pound
2 Fairview StLobster and seafood! Also lobster to go! Right on the Belfast Harbor.
Zeppa's Pizza
Best pizza in downeast Maine. Wonderful owners. Stop in your way home from Acadia NP
Stop on your way through Ellsworth to get some of the best ice cream around. You won't be disappointed.
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Morton’s Moo Homemade Ice Cream
9 School StStop on your way through Ellsworth to get some of the best ice cream around. You won't be disappointed.
Sightseeing
Right down the road! Get up early and catch the sunrise!
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Sandy Point Beach Park
Right down the road! Get up early and catch the sunrise!
World's tallest public bridge overlook! Take the elevator to the top!
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Penobscot Narrows Bridge
U.S. 1World's tallest public bridge overlook! Take the elevator to the top!
Castine Kayak Adventures
17 Sea StBioluminescent kayak tour!
Get there early for the sunrise! It may be the greatest sunrise you'll ever see. You need advanced reservations to get to the top!
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Cadillac Mountain
707 Cadillac Summit RdGet there early for the sunrise! It may be the greatest sunrise you'll ever see. You need advanced reservations to get to the top!
Fun place for skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer
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Die Camden Snow Bowl
20 Barnestown RdFun place for skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer
Mount Megunticook
Fun hike in Camden with great views
Our favorite art museum. If you love contemporary art, take the day to drive down and check it out!
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Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA)
21 Winter StOur favorite art museum. If you love contemporary art, take the day to drive down and check it out!
This place is about an hour drive, but it's a FULL day of fun. If you love hiking and checking out local flora and fauna, head to CMBG!
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Botanische Gärten der Küste von Maine
105 Botanical Gardens DrThis place is about an hour drive, but it's a FULL day of fun. If you love hiking and checking out local flora and fauna, head to CMBG!
12 exciting events packed into an hour and 15-minute show. Axe throwing. Log Rolling. Underhand Chopping. Power Hot Sawing. Obstacle Pole Relay. Crosscut Sawing. Pole Climbing... And More!
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Timber Tina's Great Maine Lumberjack Show
127 Bar Harbor Road12 exciting events packed into an hour and 15-minute show. Axe throwing. Log Rolling. Underhand Chopping. Power Hot Sawing. Obstacle Pole Relay. Crosscut Sawing. Pole Climbing... And More!
Enjoy an afternoon picnic and the views of Penobscot Bay
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Moose Point State Park
310 W Main StEnjoy an afternoon picnic and the views of Penobscot Bay
Kayaks, Canoe's, SUP's for rent and also self guided tours. They will also deliver equipment for a fee.
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The Activity Shop
139 Mines RdKayaks, Canoe's, SUP's for rent and also self guided tours. They will also deliver equipment for a fee.
Awesome hike right up the road! Great views from the top.
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Great Pond Mountain Wildlands, Dead River Trailhead
Don Fish TrailAwesome hike right up the road! Great views from the top.
The island features several well-marked hiking trails, which wind through forests, wetlands, and along the rocky coastline. Hikers can enjoy stunning views of the Penobscot Bay and may also spot wildlife such as eagles, ospreys, and seals.
Sears Island, Searsport, ME 04974, USA
The island features several well-marked hiking trails, which wind through forests, wetlands, and along the rocky coastline. Hikers can enjoy stunning views of the Penobscot Bay and may also spot wildlife such as eagles, ospreys, and seals.
Authentic Maine Experience! Catch some lobsters, go island hopping or do a sunrise cruise. Local company, just do it!
Buggin ME Boat Tours
Authentic Maine Experience! Catch some lobsters, go island hopping or do a sunrise cruise. Local company, just do it!
Amazing preserve. The beautifully mossy trail through the woods to get to the coastal loop is a joy to walk through. Bring your bug spray and a beach towel to reward yourself with a swim in the ocean.
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Harriman Point Preserve
Unnamed RoadAmazing preserve. The beautifully mossy trail through the woods to get to the coastal loop is a joy to walk through. Bring your bug spray and a beach towel to reward yourself with a swim in the ocean.
Passagassawakeag Rail Trail
Trail from downtown Belfast along the river
Pumpkins, apple picking, flower picking, berry picking, corn maze, pizza, ice cream and farm animals. Great farm to check out in the fall.
Treworgy Family Orchards
3876 Union StPumpkins, apple picking, flower picking, berry picking, corn maze, pizza, ice cream and farm animals. Great farm to check out in the fall.
Groceries
Belfast Co-op
123 High StGroceries natural goods store
Good place to grab lunch or snacks for a picnic or hike
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Blue Hill Co-op Community Market
70 South StGood place to grab lunch or snacks for a picnic or hike
Hannaford Supermarket
370 Main StGrocery store right up the road in Bucksport