Casual Dining
Casual Dining & Restaurants in Maine (ME)
4 places to visit
Ogunquit, ME
Jonathan's Ogunquit
Feast on Maine lobster and don't miss the creme brulee
For distinctive dining on Maine's coast, head to Jonathan's Ogunquit. You'll enjoy casual fine dining in a contemporary lounge atmosphere with exquisite gardens and a 600-gallon aquarium. We offer a menu that will suit all, with both innovative dishes and deep-rooted local favorites. We use sustainable, local products whenever reasonably permitted. We're open for lunch Wednesday thru Sunday and for dinner every day. Do you crave something harvested from the sea? Try our boiled lobster, seafood-stuffed haddock, or seafood chowder with lobster, shrimp, and fresh scallops. Among our other entrees: chicken piccata, Jaerger schnitzel, wild mushroom pappardelle, and Black Angus hand-cut steak. Don’t miss our award-winning chocolate mousse or our legendary creme brulee.92 Bourne Lane 207-646-4777
Scarborough, ME
Black Point Inn
Classic hospitality, heartfelt service, elevated American fare on this restaurant’s menu
In the tradition of warm Maine hospitality offered by the grand hotels of the 19th century on scenic Prouts Neck, Black Point Inn welcomes guests to The Chart Room, where heartfelt service and elevated American fare combine to please even the most discerning diners. Unpretentious American cuisine features locally sourced seafood classics and creative favorites. The Chart Room’s views are exceptional: Its porch, in particular, is a lovely place to watch the sun set over the water while sipping a signature cocktail.
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Cape Neddick, ME
Cliff House
From lobster rolls on the lawn to meals in a restaurant above the ocean, this resort has it all
Fresh ingredients native to the area, creative presentations and locations with jaw-dropping views: That’s the dining experience at the Cliff House, a stylish and captivating waterfront destination on Maine’s southern coast. With its location suspended over the ocean, The Tiller, the luxury resort’s signature restaurant, offers seasonal flavors for brunch and dinner as well as a local beer list, wine and handcrafted cocktails. You’ll want to try the diver scallops or lobster roll. (Stay for the sunset and the Maine blueberry cheesecake.) In season, Nubb’s Lobster Shack has all your favorites, including steamed Maine lobster, shrimp and crab rolls and its famous lobster totchos (lobster tots). The summer also means casual dining poolside at The Cove Bar and Grille and small plates and seasonal cocktails on The Terrace.Cliff House has been voted one of the Top 20 Resorts in New England in the 2025 Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards.591 Shore Road 207-361-1000
Rockport, ME
Rockport Harbor Hotel
One-of-a-kind dining experiences at boutique hotel’s rooftop restaurant, lobby bar
Refined ambiance, culinary excellence and attentive service are the hallmarks of the dining experience at the Rockport Harbor Hotel, destined to be an instant classic in Rockport, ME’s historic waterfront village. Perched atop the hotel, the new Atrium Restaurant, scheduled for a spring opening, features breathtaking harbor and bay views seen through massive sliding glass doors, with the added attraction of a retractable skylight. Menu highlights include freshly caught seafood and artisanal creations based on locally sourced ingredients. The boutique hotel also offers guests and locals the charming Oak Room lobby bar and restaurant, where lively conversation occurs over creative cocktails and a menu designed to satisfy everyone’s palate. You won’t want to miss the brick-oven pizzas and, for heartier appetites, the selection of cooked-to-perfection burgers.
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