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Waterfront Dining - ME Statewide

As the state with the most coastline (after California) and a strong fishing tradition, Maine is ready to serve seafood -- and other cuisines, of course -- at waterfront and oceanfront restaurants overlooking dramatic bays, harbors, and jetties.
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Tiller Restaurant - Cliff House Resort & Spa - Cape Neddick, ME
Cliff House

591 Shore Road Cape Neddick, ME, 03902 Phone: 207-361-1000 Toll-Free: 855-210-6901

At this restaurant, you’ll feel you are suspended over the Atlantic – because you are

At the Cliff House’s signature restaurant, The Tiller, diners revel in the location, suspended over the ocean, overlooking panoramic views of Cape Neddick and the Atlantic. The restaurant honors Maine’s coastal heritage by partnering with local fishermen, as well as farmers, distillers and purveyors to combine the area’s rich traditions with culinary innovation. The fish is line-caught, the steaks locally raised, the presentation elegant and inviting. There’s a great local beer list, international wine selections and handcrafted cocktails. You’ll want to sip one or two when you watch the fabulous sunset. Summer diners also enjoy majestic water views and a quintessential Maine experience at Nubb’s Lobster Shack, where lobster rolls rule. And, small plates, seasonal cocktails and a raw bar set the perfect seaside scene at The Terrace.
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Outdoor Dining - Inn at Diamond Cove - Portland, ME
Inn at Diamond Cove

22 McKinley Court Portland, ME, 04109 Phone: 207-805-9836

It’s a tie: The creative menu at island inn’s restaurant is matched by spectacular views

When you dine at the Diamond’s Edge Restaurant at the luxurious Inn at Diamond Cove, you should be prepared for a debate: Which is more memorable, the menu or the view? The answer, of course, is it’s a tie: Diners enjoy hearty dishes inspired by the region’s bountiful seafood as well as New England classics, a generous wine and beer list while admiring the breathtaking view over Diamond Cove from tables in the dining room, deck and lawn. The creative menu includes starters like blueberry and bourbon glazed wings and entrees from blackened haddock tacos to burgers, steak frites and a traditional lobster bake. Finish your wonderful island experience with a signature cocktail in the bar or s’mores by the fire pit.
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Patio Dining 500x250 - Bluenose Inn - Bar Harbor, ME
Bluenose Inn

90 Eden Street Bar Harbor, ME, 04609 Phone: 207-288-2665

Great breakfasts, stellar service and amazing views of the bay: a recipe for memorable dining

See why Yankee Magazine called the Looking Glass Restaurant, at the Bluenose Inn, the “Best Restaurant with a View.” While you’re looking out over Frenchman Bay from the restaurant’s outdoor deck or indoor dining area, you’ll be served the freshest pastries, hot dishes and special orders for that classic New England breakfast. Ask for the Maine blueberry pancakes or blueberry muffins or build your own egg scramble. Is there lobster for breakfast? Yes, this is Maine, so you’re going to want to try the lobster eggs Benedict. In addition to fresh juices and coffee, the restaurant also makes some mean breakfast cocktails, including mimosas and Irish coffee. In the evening, enjoy a glass of wine while listening to live piano music in the Bluenose Great Room and piano lounge.
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Waterfront Dining Room - Fisherman's Wharf Inn - Boothbay Harbor ME
Fisherman's Wharf Inn

22 Commercial Street Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538 Phone: 207-633-5090

Coastal cuisine served in dining rooms with eye-popping views: That’s the Fisherman’s Wharf experience

A succulent lobster dinner on the outside deck looking out over the harbor. A sizzling grilled-to-order steak and a glass of wine in the dining room with panoramic water views. A hearty sandwich and glass of local beer in a cozy pub. That’s the award-winning dining experience at the Fisherman’s Wharf Inn’s restaurant. With its fabulous water views, it’s no surprise that the menus lean toward reinvented coastal cuisine using the freshest local ingredients. You might want to start with crab cakes or steamers, then move to baked haddock, fisherman’s pie or, of course, lobster taken from trap to table. But there’s also a large selection of salad, pasta dishes, burgers, chicken and steaks. The kids’ menu has all their favorites, from chicken fingers to veggies and ranch dressing.

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Restaurant - Tugboat Inn - Boothbay Harbor, ME
Tugboat Inn

80 Commercial Street Boothbay Harbor, ME, 04538 Phone: 207-633-4434

Restaurant built around tugboat superstructure will steer you to great seafood, steaks

How many restaurants invite you to come up and visit their original wheelhouse when you are done dining? That’s one of the many reasons guests of the Tugboat Inn, as well as locals, love coming to the Tugboat Restaurant, built around the superstructure of the historic tugboat “Maine.” Its’ popularity, though, is mainly about the food: fresh-off-the-boat seafood, steaks with real sizzle, perfect pasta dishes. Whether you stop in for a haddock reuben, seafood alfredo or a burger, you’ll leave satisfied (there’s also a Young Mates Menu for the kids). And don’t forget to visit the Tugboat Roof Top Deck, with a pub menu, craft cocktails and bird’s-eye view of the harbor. The Marina Lounge on the marina deck also offers pub food, drinks and live music in season.
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Family Dining - Higgins Beach Inn - Scarborough, ME
Higgins Beach Inn

34 Ocean Avenue Scarborough, ME, 04074 Phone: 207-883-6684

Inn’s popular restaurant serves up casual cuisine, with the ocean as a backdrop

Eggs Benedict in the morning and lobster scampi in the evening? Yes, you can do that at Shade, the re-envisioned on-site restaurant at the Higgins Beach Inn. You’ll soon see why the restaurant is a favorite not only with inn guests but with locals in the Scarborough, ME area. The atmosphere on the three-season porch is refined yet casual as you relax in the cool breezes off the ocean. Dinner might mean starting off with Atlantic fish chowder or a salad or perhaps Maine crab and corn fritters. Then, try the lobster roll or a grilled flank steak or a great burger. Order wine by the glass or bottle, one of several local brews or a specialty cocktail.

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