The best restaurants Maine

Enjoy local specialities with a breathtaking view of the coast, in an American atmosphere. Stewman is Bar Harbor's lobster institution. His menu pays homage to him and to the fishermen who daily set and haul traps from the ocean floor. In good weather, the address is quickly taken over by tourists. It must be said that the terrace overlooking the port is very pleasant. Come early if you don't want to wait too long. For dessert, opt for the blueberry tart, a delicacy.

How do you get to Portland without giving in to the lobster song? For years, the Porland Lobster Company has been receiving awards for best lobster roll and best seafood in the city. Located on the Waterfront, this restaurant is always full on a sunny day and its terrace is quickly taken by storm. Lobster is served at market price, steamed, in salads, sandwiches, soups. You can also enjoy delicious fish and chips, burgers or clams. An institution in Portland not to be missed under any circumstances.

This canteen run by Keiko is quite simply one of the best Japanese restaurants on the coast. You will appreciate the great variety of fish cut in sashimi or prepared on rice balls, in sushi. Tuna, salmon, dab, scallops offer melting and ultra-fresh textures. For the enemies of raw fish, Keiko has prepared some steamed dishes (chicken teriyaki, salmon in ponzu) and noodles served in their broth. We like the traditional Japanese decoration and pretty dishes.

This is the park's only restaurant, and it's definitely worth a visit! Fish and seafood are the house specialties, with lobster sandwiches, crab cakes, smoked salmon and mussels marinière, but the menu also includes meat dishes and hearty salads... In the afternoon, we stop forafternoon tea to enjoy a popover, a kind of English muffin. To make matters worse, the view of Jordan Pond is fabulous.

A different restaurant outside the hustle and bustle of Main Street, which offers a menu with French accents. The menu is different every week based on seasonal products and local products. Good wine list.

Breakfast paradise, where locals gather to enjoy tasty breakfast specialties. American breakfast is served in all its forms: a stack of pancakes covered in maple syrup, a hearty omelette, an Egg Benedict, all accompanied by bacon, sausage or the inevitable hash brown (a kind of potato pancake). Italian-style coffee lovers will not be outdone: espressos and cappuccinos are top-notch. This is a popular address, and the atmosphere is always friendly. An institution for over 20 years.

A nice address that is a bit eccentric and cheap, with a cosy atmosphere. Here you can have lunch with an excellent panini or a salad with a milkshake or even a pastry. A must of the address, fries cooked in duck fat (it is from this ultra rich specialty that the name of the restaurant was born)! It is a family establishment, which enjoys an excellent reputation among locals and tourists, who return to the area. Be prepared to queue in season.