Portland: Old Port Seafood Lovers Tour
Savor a Maine seafood luncheon and learn about Portland’s iconic working waterfront with a knowledgeable local guide.
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Tip: Bite Into Maine truck runs seasonal April through October; park entrance fee for non-residents in summer.
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Portland, Maine: Coastal Windjammer Sailing Cruise
Glide through the pristine waters of Casco Bay on Bagheera, Wendameen, or Timberwind sailing ships, and experience Maine's historic craftsmanship on this sailing boat ...
Portland: Fish Auction Tour & Cultural Seafood Tasting
Discover Maine’s working waterfront on a guided seafood tour. Learn about aquaculture, sustainability, and the local seafood economy, and enjoy a culturally-inspired s...
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Freeport (Maine Beer Co) ★ 4.7
Freeport, 25 minutes north of Portland, is home to Maine Beer Co (Lunch IPA, Dinner DIPA) at 525 US Route 1 and Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster on the harbour.
Tip: Maine Beer Co taproom serves wood-fired pizza on site. Harraseeket Lunch is BYOB, cash and card both fine.
Rockland (Primo, oysters, Camden) ★ 4.7
Rockland on the Mid-Coast, 75 minutes northeast, is home to Primo Restaurant from James Beard Award winner Melissa Kelly (Best Chef Northeast 1999 and 2013).
Tip: Primo books out 4-6 weeks ahead in summer. Camden harbour 15 minutes north has further dinner options.
Brunswick (Frontier, Big Top Deli) ★ 4.3
Brunswick is 30 minutes north of Portland, home to Bowdoin College, Frontier Cafe at the Cabot Mill and Big Top Deli on the Maine Street downtown corridor.
Tip: Frontier runs lunch and dinner with weekend brunch; the movie theatre programs an indie film calendar.
Kennebunkport (The Clam Shack, Mabel's Lobster Claw) ★ 4.4
Kennebunkport on the South Coast, 30 minutes south of Portland, is home to The Clam Shack lobster roll and Mabel's Lobster Claw on Ocean Avenue.
Tip: The Clam Shack queue is long in summer; arrive at open (11:00) or after 14:00 for shorter waits.
Bath (Byways Cafe, Mae's Cafe) ★ 4.2
Bath, 40 minutes northeast of Portland, is the historic shipbuilding city on the Kennebec, with Byways Cafe diner classics and Mae's Cafe weekend brunch.
Tip: Combine with a Mid-Coast drive to Wiscasset (Red's Eats lobster roll queue) or further to Damariscotta oysters.