Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Maine

OpenTable

Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Maine? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Novio's

5.0

5 (932)

$50 and over

Bistro

Bangor

About the restaurant

Novio’s is an inspired bistro offering a small and selective menu that includes items that are representative of the education, training, travels and experiences of our team. We feature meats & seafood and produce from local farms, fisherman and other purveyors. The menu offers vegetarian and gluten free options, beautiful soups and salads, and fresh pasta. Novio’s offers a full service bar that showcases an elegant yet approachable wine list, craft beers, and signature cocktails and an extensive scotch & bourbon list. Items on the menu change often as our team becomes inspired by the stories of experiences had by our guests. While guests seated at tables and booths order from the four course menu with an optional wine pairing guests that book reservations at the bar have an option of ordering à la carte.

Top review

phylisVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Always great here. The food and the service. As seasonal residents I so look forward to coming here 3 or 4 times a season.

Rosella

5.0

5 (294)

$31 to $50

Asian

Kennebunkport

About the restaurant

Rosella, part of the Kennebunkport Resort Collection, has expanded from New York City to Kennebunk, Maine! As NYC's only sushi restaurant committed to sustainable ingredients, Rosella now brings its eco-friendly sushi to the beautiful Maine Coast. Enjoy the best sushi in southern Maine, crafted by Executive Chef Matt Kramer.

Nestled in the Grand Hotel in Lower Village Kennebunk, Rosella offers a unique and intimate dining experience with warm hospitality. Our mission is to serve authentic sushi while inspiring our community to embrace sustainability through our delicious creations.

Join us for a memorable meal and explore our monthly events on our website. Don’t miss out on this special culinary journey!

Top review

SheilaVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Love this place! Every dish was excellent and staff are friendly and informative.

Fore Street

4.9

4.9 (4235)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Portland

About the restaurant

Located in Portland's Old Port District, Fore Street opened in June, 1996. The interior surrounds a unique brick and soapstone hearth with a wood-burning oven, grill and turnspit; visible from most tables. We believe that good food travels the shortest possible distance between the farm and the table. Our menu changes every day and is founded upon the very best raw materials from a community of Maine farmers, fisherman, foragers and cheese makers. Most of the Maine foods are organically grown or harvested wild, each brought to us at the peak of its season. In 2002 and again in 2007, Fore Street was named by Gourmet Magazine as one of the Top Fifty Restaurants in the United States. In 2004, Chef-Partner Sam Hayward was named Best Chef: Northeast by the James Beard Foundation.

Top review

SilkeVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Had a wonderful dinner. Our waitress Sarah was very attentive and her service was superb.

Magnus on Water

4.9

4.9 (314)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

Biddeford

About the restaurant

Magnus on Water is a cocktail bar and restaurant that features Peruvian-inspired comfort food from Chef Rafael Zimmerman. Bar Director Brian Catapang helms the Pinnacle Award winning cocktail program at Magnus, with rotating, seasonal drinks to compliment the big flavors of Raf's food. Sustainability is paramount to us, and we work with farmers & fisherman who are respectful of Mother Earth, while working diligently to minimize waste.

Our space is polished, but still intimate and cozy, and in the summer Magnus on Water has a large outdoor patio, complete with gardens and fire pits. We also have a private dining room for large parties and are available for full or partial event rentals.

Top review

Kristian

Dined on May 15, 2025

Delicious meal and attentive staff! Highly recommend.

The Mountain Room - Peak Lodge

4.8

4.8 (177)

$31 to $50

Dining Bar

Bethel

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Mountain Room. Portland Chef Harding Lee Smith & staff are back for another unforgettable season at Sunday River. Using the best of Maine centric purveyors as backbone & honored by USA TODAY as one of the "Best Ski Restaurants", The Mountain Room is a can't miss experience. Located mid mountain at North Peak lodge, TMR mixes distinctive hospitality with tremendous views of the surrounding Mahoosuc Range.
Reservations are highly recommended. Due to high volume, please advise- Late reservations will only be held for 10 minutes. A season pass or day ticket is required to access lift. Please call or stop in with any questions. We look forward to serving you!

Top review

DanielVIP

Dined on Mar 28, 2025

Love MR, we walked up and down in snow shoes today, worth it! Get up there!

Taverna Khione

4.7

4.7 (326)

$30 and under

Greek

Brunswick

About the restaurant

A couple notes about the Taverna-

We stop taking day of reservations after 4pm. Please call the restaurant after 4pm.

We do not accept parties of 4 people or more. We are a small restaurant with only 22 seats and cannot accommodate larger parties.

Established in April of 2015, The Taverna serves authentic Greek fare while remaining true to our Greek roots. Our menu highlights what is available to us locally and seasonally. Our wine list is one of the largest all Greek wine lists in the United States which features natural, orange and organic wines. We offer a unique dining experience that can only be found in a few select locations in the country. We welcome you to our little Taverna in Brunswick!

Top review

Julia

Dined on Apr 22, 2025

Excellent meal with delicious unique wines. We will return!

Ultramar

4.8

4.8 (482)

$50 and over

Seafood

Kennebunkport

About the restaurant

Ultramar, a new Kennebunkport seafood destination, opened its doors in June 2023. Chef Germán Lucarelli's culinary vision brings together the freshest Maine catch with bold Mediterranean flavors, all prepared over open flames for an unparalleled taste experience.

Top review

shonaVIP

Dined 6 days ago

We love sitting at the bar at Ultramar. Great bar staff and beautiful views of the water. The seafood grill for 2 is our absolute favorite. Highly recommend.

The Tea House at the Lady Mary Inn

5.0

5 (16)

$31 to $50

Afternoon Tea

Ogunquit

About the restaurant

Delicately prepared tea sandwiches, sweets and scones are served in intimate settings throughout the manor. Surrounded by classic Victorian elegance and charm, this experience and culinary offering are steeped in both flavor and history. The Lady Mary Inn, located in the historic Hurd Manor, is the quintessential setting for afternoon tea.

There are three menu offerings:
Full Tea - $45
Light Fare - $36
Sweets Only - $22

Top review

Ellen

Dined on May 9, 2025

We had such a lovely time at our tea date! Ryan and Steve are incredible hosts, and we enjoyed the delicious sandwiches, scones, and desserts. The inn itself is beautiful and we love all the details that have been restored the past few years! Great experience. We’ve been 3x to tea and will be back!

Chez Rosa

4.9

4.9 (492)

$31 to $50

French

Kennebunkport

About the restaurant

Chef Kyle Robinson inspired by our local seafood, farms, and pastures creates a unique take on French comfort food classics. Located in a romantic New England Barn, right in the center of town. Tucked in a corner of bustling Kennebunkport Dock Square, let yourself be transported to the laid back French countryside.
Our menu is ever changing with what the season have to offer.
Always offering some French staples such as cheese fondue, onion soup and steak frites. French Chic bar offering seasonal craft cocktails.

Top review

kristi

Dined 2 days ago

Everything was amazing! We can’t wait to go back!!

Isa Bistro - Portland

4.9

4.9 (1475)

$31 to $50

Bistro

Portland

About the restaurant

Isa is a small neighborhood bistro serving eclectic and seasonally driven menu. Reservations are available inside the dining room up to 30 days out, with a maximum of 8 guests. Our private outdoor patio is open seasonally with same day reservations available only, as it is uncovered and weather permitting (not dog friendly). Please provide 24 hours notice for cancellations or a late cancellation fee may apply.
Friday lunch available 11:30-4pm. Dinner daily 4-9pm, except closed on Tuesdays.
A husband and wife duo! A 2023 James Beard nominated chef, Isaul Perez brings his experience cooking French and Italian food in NYC to life with a splash of his Mexican heritage. His wife Suzie is a certified sommelier and face of the front. They showcase local farms and purveyors, offer craft beers and house specialty cocktails. The dining room is cozy and quaint with an original black tin ceiling. Be sure to order any of the Mexican dishes, whatever they may be!

Top review

Linda

Dined 4 days ago

My husband and I had a delicious dinner experience at Isa Bistro. The crostini appetizer and the beet salad followed by the pasta bolognese were all exceptional. The staff were all very nice and they worked together as a team. I look forward to returning there

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