Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Maine

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Maine? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Dunstan Tap And Table

4.8

4.8 (664)

$31 to $50

American

Portland

About the restaurant

A neighborhood joint serving elevated pub food and drink with an upscale casual vibe.

Top review

Lorraine

Dined on Dec 26, 2024

Had a reservation for 6 at noon. We arrived and were seated at a table already set up for us. Nice. Drinks first then ordered the great food. Three of us ordered the wedge salad, one a Caesar salad, one a chopped salad with a chowder and the last ordered fish and chips, and ordered a fish and chips to bring home. The food was delicious and wonderfully prepared. The staff is excellent and very attentive. Wonderful.

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Popular dish

Bacon Mac Burger

Frannys Bistro

4.8

4.8 (1612)

$50 and over

American

Camden

About the restaurant

Franny will be taking a Fall Break From October 20-November 19th.
We will not be open for Thanksgiving Day.
Our Hours will be Wednesday-Saturday Opening @ 5 pm
We look forward to seeing you soon.

Top review

John

Dined 3 days ago

Dinner at Frannys was awesome. Great environment, people and food. We will definitely be back!!

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4.8

4.8 (2338)

$50 and over

American

Kennebunkport

About the restaurant

Our contemporary New England cuisine has been rooted in the local and seasonal long before they were the mots du jour on menus across the country. At our AAA Five Diamond, Forbes Five Star restaurant, we showcase incredible ingredients sourced through specially cultivated relationships with the farmers, fishermen and foragers of coastal Maine and just beyond for beautifully-presented, always inspired dishes that encapsulate the very essence of our spectacular setting.

We have a smart casual dress code; jackets are preferred, but not required. Shorts, sportswear, and flip-flops are forbidden in the dining room.

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Kevin

Dined 2 days ago

The tasting menu is worth the trip alone. The pear dessert was a wonderful surprise

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Experience

The Macallan Cocktail Class

Experience

The Macallan Whisky Tasting

The Front Room

4.7

4.7 (495)

$30 and under

American

Portland

About the restaurant

Due to volume we are unable to accept reservations for Brunch. Tables are available on a walk-in basis. Reservations are available for Dinner. For parties over 6, please call 773-3366 during business hours to make reservations.
Nestled atop Portland’s Munjoy Hill neighborhood, The Front Room, offers dishes & drinks with comfort in mind.
A local Brunch destination, enjoy plates such as house-made Corned Beef Hash, Veggie Gnocchi, & Eggs Benedict. Pancakes & French Toast are always a go to. Serving a variety of Mimosas & Bloody Marys, local coffee & teas.
Dinner at TFR is relaxed & pleasurable. Plates are made with local components & thoughtful recipes. Enjoy the Casco Bay Scallops, Braised Shortrib, Mushroom Toast, or neighborhood favorite Roasted Pork Loin with JJ's famous bacon jam.
Serving a variety of local beer, wine, and cocktails to suit every taste- Come get Happy 4-6 !

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Maribeth

Dined on Dec 23, 2024

Enjoyable meal. Great service. We had the nightly special Lobster Risotto. Very good, generous amount of lobster. I recommend this restaurant

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Popular dish

Crème Brulee

The Oxford House Inn

4.7

4.7 (1178)

$31 to $50

American

Fryeburg

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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Joseh

Dined 7 days ago

The Oxford House is our go-to place in the vicinity (we live just over the border in NH) for a special meal any time of the year. In Summer we love sitting on the screeded porch and last night we ate in the cozy/casual pub/bar down stairs. Same great food. Same great service. We are grateful to have such a wonderful restaurant so close by.

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GRILLED FILET MIGNON (GF)

4.5

4.5 (160)

$30 and under

American

Bethel

About the restaurant

Modern Barn is the place you go to spend time around a table with the people you love, a place to call home. Modern Barn welcomes you to enjoy its delicious American fare, friendly service, and an unparalleled cozy atmosphere. Our menu consists of classic comfort dishes with a modern flair.

Modern Barn can be experienced in many ways. Spend an evening in our wine room featuring 175 bottles of wine, 100 available by the glass, enjoy our vast collection of craft beers and contemporary cocktails; and dinner after a day on the slopes or golf course. Winner of the 2021 Wine Spectator Award.

Even if you’re just dropping by for a drink, you’ll feel right at home among our neighbors, so grab a seat and stay a while…slow sippers allowed.

NEXT WINE DINNER - A NIGHT IN NAPA - JULY 17TH

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MyraVIP

Dined on Nov 19, 2024

Food is fresh and tasty. The staff was wonderful. Couldn’t do enough for us.

Noble Kitchen + Bar

4.5

4.5 (593)

$31 to $50

American

Brunswick

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Brunswick, Maine, Noble Kitchen + Bar serves local, elevated cuisine. Masterfully blending culinary traditions, contemporary techniques and seasonal flavour profiles, our Chef Meghan Fairman expertly creates thoughtful and artistically crafted menus that focus on honoring high-quality ingredients and their origins. This attention to detail follows to the bar, where freshly squeezed juices, old-school bartending techniques, and a wide array of available spirits, are meticulously melded to perfection. Locally crafted, small-batch breweries are represented alongside a diverse wine program focused on highly allocated and unique wines. With an inviting dining room and outdoor patio, we encourage you to come and experience the wonderfully crafted artistry of our culinary team.

A slow food restaurant, we suggest parties of two to four persons allocate two hours for service.

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Shawn

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Everything was wonderful. Our server was great, attentive and super friendly. The drinks and food were amazing.

Clay Hill Farm

4.7

4.7 (2631)

$31 to $50

American

Ogunquit

About the restaurant

Originally built in 1780 as a working farm, Clay Hill Farm is now a 200-seat restaurant and special occasion venue nestled amidst 10 private acres of rolling lawns, protected woodlands, and colorful gardens. The first restaurant in the country to be certified as a wildlife habitat and bird sanctuary, Clay Hill Farm is passionate about locally-sourced food and the natural beauty of Maine. Live music nightly. Award-winning food & service.

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Connor

Dined 2 days ago

The restaurant had a wonderful ambience with live piano and the service was immaculate. The food from apps all the way to dessert were some of the best I’ve had anywhere. Our waiter was super attentive. I would go back for the spinach artichoke dip alone.

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Popular dish

Lemon Crême Brûlée

The Burleigh

4.5

4.5 (853)

$31 to $50

American

Kennebunkport

About the restaurant

Experience culinary excellence at The Burleigh, a delightful tavern-style restaurant located at the Kennebunkport Inn, named in honor of its original owner. Revel in the inviting ambiance, featuring warm red walls and polished wood that create a cozy dining atmosphere. Treat your taste buds to a diverse menu that includes locally sourced seafood, hearty burgers, and innovative cocktails. Enjoy elevated pub fare with delicious gluten-free and vegan options expertly prepared by Chef John Shaw. For an unforgettable dining experience in the heart of Kennebunkport, visit The Burleigh.

Discover The Burleigh Botanical Bar: Step into The Burleigh Botanical Bar and immerse yourself in a whimsical oasis adorned with organic florals, herbs, and candlelit charm. Relish herbaceous spring cocktails and delightful bites in this enchanting botanical haven, open until September 1st.

Open Wednesday-Sunday 4-8 PM. OpenTable Reservations are for the dining room only.

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Jeanne

Dined 3 days ago

Our evening was delightful! Food was amazing.. service outstanding and the ambience was perfect!! Can’t wait to visit again!

Loon Lodge Inn & Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (24)

$50 and over

American

Carrabassett Valley

About the restaurant

Indulge in a variety of dishes, served in a casual and intimate setting for you and your guests. Experience dining that reaches far beyond just food & drink. The Loon Lodge Restaurant specializes in New American Cuisine, prepared with the freshest ingredients (seasonally available) from local growers.
Begin your meal with a choice from our Wine & Spirits. We offer a meticulously chosen wine list, an extensive cocktail menu and an excellent selection of locally-brewed and national brand beers to begin your evening as our guest. Our wine & spirits menu is available in both our restaurant and the Pickford Pub.
All of our food is crafted from scratch. We use locally sourced proteins and produce; natural and organic when available. Our steaks are hand cut and our burgers are our own fresh grind of steak, grilled on our apple wood fired grill.
You’ll find no better choice in the Rangeley area.

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Jonathan

Dined on Dec 27, 2024

We had a great meal. The food was excellent and the location so cool. So glad we booked and had dinner.

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