Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Maine

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Novio's

5.0

5 (934)

$50 and over

Bistro

Bangor

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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

David

Dined 6 days ago

Fantastic food. Fantastic service. Everything was wonderful as usual.

Magnus on Water

4.9

4.9 (314)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

Biddeford

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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.

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Kristian

Dined on May 15, 2025

Delicious meal and attentive staff! Highly recommend.

Bird & Co.

4.8

4.8 (304)

$30 and under

Mexican

Portland

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About the restaurant

We are a neighborhood Taco and Margarita bar. We would love to feed you. Located in the middle of Woodfords Corner, tucked away on the Corner of Deering Ave. and Revere St. Our creative tacos and margaritas use the freshest ingredients and we have something on the menu for everyone.

You deserve Tacos.

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Kate

Dined 4 days ago

Was looking for an interesting place to meet my elderly dad coming up from Massachusetts (something about midway from each our respective towns). My dad loves tacos, and the Bird & Co. menu looked super delicious and the location easy to get to. It was necessary to make to make reservations, which was convenient to do through OpenTable. I asked if it was a suitable place for my dad and was very nicely responded to by the restaurant staff/owner? We were so happy with all of the brunch items we ordered & we ordered ALOT - apps, tacos, french toast, churros. Also 2 rounds of hot chocolate as it was a bit brisk for late May (yes, I know it's Maine!). Our server was incredible and we never felt rushed even though it was quite busy. Absolutely 100% recommend and we can't wait to return to Portland for another Bird & Co visit.

Fore Street

4.9

4.9 (4237)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Portland

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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.

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SilkeVIP

Dined 7 days ago

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

Isa Bistro - Portland

4.9

4.9 (1483)

$31 to $50

Bistro

Portland

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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!

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Celia

Dined 3 days ago

Food was exceptional and well presented! Ambience lovely

The Tea House at the Lady Mary Inn

5.0

5 (16)

$31 to $50

Afternoon Tea

Ogunquit

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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

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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!

Taverna Khione

4.7

4.7 (326)

$30 and under

Greek

Brunswick

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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!

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Julia

Dined on Apr 22, 2025

Excellent meal with delicious unique wines. We will return!

Frannys Bistro

4.8

4.8 (1660)

$50 and over

American

Camden

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About the restaurant

Open Wednesday-Saturday Opening @ 5 pm
We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Susan

Dined 6 days ago

Delicious and creative food. I had the fried tofu and kimchi and my daughter went more traditional with duck confit and the poussin. All were great!

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4.8

4.8 (1185)

$31 to $50

American

Fryeburg

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About the restaurant

The Oxford House Inn & Restaurant, a Western Maine Bed and Breakfast and Full Service Inn, offers visitors to the Mt. Washington Valley and Maine's Western Lakes Region four beautifully appointed guest rooms, a sixty seat gourmet restaurant, and granite-walled pub. Built in 1913 by renowned architect John Calvin Stevens, the stately Mission style architecture, stunning sunset mountain views, exceptional food and warm New England hospitality have established The Oxford House Inn as a dining and lodging destination.

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Tessa

Dined on May 16, 2025

Absolutely amazing place to have dinner! I wish I could give more than 5 starts. From the phenomenal food to the relaxing and welcoming atmosphere, Lill and Mike are running such an amazing restaurant!

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Popular dish

Grilled Filet Mignon

Popular dish

GRILLED FILET MIGNON (GF)

Chez Rosa

4.9

4.9 (494)

$31 to $50

French

Kennebunk

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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.

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Timothy

Dined 4 days ago

My wife and I really enjoyed the experience- as did our young son! Food amd cocktails were delicious and very reasonably priced for the high quality. I loved the chicken pate especially and could have been happy just eating multiple servings of that. Good energy and ambiance on a busy Saturday night. The staff is super friendly and efficient. They were really sweet to our little guy which we appreciate.

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