THE FRIENDLY TOAST
Vintage restaurant, an excellent All Days Breakfast in Boston.Read more
Minglewood Harborside
Read moreA restaurant that primarily serves fish and seafood but also offers other more basic options, such as sandwiches and chicken (Milanese, in wings or salad). As an appetizer, don't miss the house clam chowder with bacon. A real delight. The restaurant also serves sushi, which can be enjoyed around the sushi bar. In the summer, the outdoor terrace overlooking the harbour is very pleasant, while in the winter you can gather to have a drink around the fireplace. A good address.
ADRIATIC RESTAURANT
Read moreA pleasant Italian restaurant in the centre of Salem with a menu featuring several specialities: beef carpaccio, grilled octopus, homemade tagliatelle, or sausage and broccoli pizza - in season, you can eat pumpkin pizza! It's not the best pizza you'll ever eat, but it's a very special one. As for meat and fish, we'll have the Milanese chicken and cod. It's expected, but rather successful. The atmosphere is chic without being stilted, and the service is very attentive.
MARE OYSTER BAR
Italian cuisine and tasty seafood to be enjoyed in a chic restaurant in ...Read more
FATHER'S KITCHEN & TAPHOUSE
Read moreA restaurant that is by no means exceptional, but which serves good American cuisine with sandwiches, burgers, salads and wings - in short, dishes that stick to the body! The portions are indeed huge, and the prices are right. The beer selection is worth the effort. The restaurant is located just outside the city, along the Old King's Highway, so it can be a good stopover before arriving at Sandwich, or on the way out.
BLACK-EYED SUSAN'S
Read moreA super nice restaurant, nestled in a typical Nantucket cottage. The place is known for its gargantuan breakfasts and original recipes (Thai scrambled eggs with shrimp and curry, for example). The atmosphere is warm and relaxed, reminiscent of a dinner party, although the locals are a little more upscale. You can also dine there six evenings a week. The menu then offers more elaborate dishes, often fish-based, such as swordfish a la plancha or spaghetti with clams. Payment in cash.
MAC'S SHACK
Read moreEating in a fish shack (literally a fish shack) is a must when traveling in New England. You eat the fish just out of the fisherman's traps and it's excellent. Multiple specialties to be tasted boiled, fried, grilled, it's a delight! The establishment also offers sushi. The decoration of the place is authentic, here no fuss, but a little extra soul! Mac's Shack has a picturesque side that we love. Several addresses on the Cape Cod, as well as stalls in the summer markets.
THE BARKING CRAB
A hut in the water to eat good seafood specialties in a friendly atmosphere ...Read more
ANTICO FORNO
Superb restaurant to enjoy excellent pizzas and traditional Italian cuisine ...Read more
AMONG THE FLOWERS
Read moreThe menu of this small restaurant with a blue awning, located next to the dock, is tempting. Seafood plates and soups (lobster bisque, clam chowder) are recommended. Breakfast is also served there: omelettes, pancakes, waffles... It is one of the most popular restaurants on the island, partly because the food is excellent, but also because of its very good quality/price ratio. The place bears its name well: when you eat on the terrace, you are surrounded by hanging flowers and other potted plants. It's very pleasant!
CHANTICLEER
Read moreOne of Nantucket's finest restaurants is right here in the southeast corner of the island. Chef Jeff Worste has been treating the locals at this inn, open since 1970. The menu offers classic American cuisine, with a mix of complex flavors, spiced up with a few French specialties, such as these brandade fritters with tarragon aioli. The cellar houses no less than 40,000 bottles of wine. The restaurant is housed in a magnificent, bright and well-flowered building that looks like a farmhouse.
COOP DE VILLE
Read moreHere is a small address full of charm, in the form of a hut with only outdoor tables. It's the ideal place to have dinner before taking the boat or to have lunch outside near the water! In the evenings, until the end of September, we see tables of young people who come to drink beers and eat lobster on plastic plates. Soups (especially clam chowder) are excellent. Relaxed and lively atmosphere. Just a few steps from the ferry departure for Cape Cod, Coop de Ville offers a perfect stopover before taking the boat.
THE BROTHERHOOD OF THIEVES
Read moreThe name of this fine eatery comes from Stephen Foster's anti-slavery pamphlet. The place feels like a cozy tavern. There's plenty of space downstairs, and you'll feel right at home. You can also sit in the Whaling Bar. Little light, pleasant atmosphere, a feeling of being out of time. Burgers, seafood platters, cheese platters, meats, fish... the menu is well-stocked. An address we really appreciate.
THE SEAFOOD SHANTY
Read moreHere's the best fish restaurant in town, with an excellent sushi bar. The place is an Edgartown institution, so it's best to book in advance. Dishes include sandwiches, fish and chips and the hearty Captain's Platter, with fried haddock, shrimps and clams. It's especially pleasant to sit outside on the large terrace. Locals love it for its view of Edgartown's pretty harbor. You can even see Chappaquidick Island just across the way. Relaxed atmosphere.
JOE COFFEE & CAFE
Read moreA small but pleasant place to drink a good espresso or a frothy cappuccino. You can order takeaway or sit at one of the few tables inside. In summer, the shaded terrace is very pleasant, where you can enjoy an iced coffee with pleasure! The café also serves sandwiches and simple breakfast dishes: omelettes, fried eggs, bagels, pastries and more. For a snack, try the muffins, cookies or cinnamon rolls: everything is good, and the service is pleasant.
REDBONES BBQ
Read moreIn Somerville, here's a nice restaurant, where conviviality and family atmosphere are the order of the day - paper tablecloths set the tone. The specialty of the house is barbecue ribs. The room is always full, and with good reason: the meat pieces are excellent and perfectly cooked. The side dishes (you choose one or two with your meat) are very good: fries, beans, mashed potatoes... As an anecdote, Redbones is proud to have been the first restaurant in the country to offer a valet parking service for bicycles!
BEACON HILL HOTEL
Chic restaurant offering sandwiches, burgers, brunch and cuisine of chef ...Read more
BLUE MERMAID ISLAND GRILL
Read moreSome Caribbean in New Hampshire. On the menu, specialities from the sea and meat seasoned with the colour of the sun, simply seized at the grill. Test the stew of the sea.
THE OAR HOUSE
Read moreOne of the very good restaurants in the city. Specialties of fish and seafood.
SHIBLEY'S AT THE PIER
Read moreShibley's at the Pier is a local, family-run restaurant with a diverse and comprehensive menu. There are many American specialties to try, including barbecue ribs, crab cakes and pepperoni pizza. Typical New England recipes such as lobster roll, clams and salmon prepared in a variety of ways are also on offer. Service, provided by pleasant staff, is fast without being rushed. The beautiful terrace overlooking the lake is a big hit.
POLLY'S PANCAKE PARLOR
Read moreThis former wood shed was converted into a tea room in 1938. The owners, maple syrup producers, had the idea of opening a restaurant area to promote their products. Since then, Polly and Will's daughter has taken over and expanded the establishment. From pancake batter to maple syrup to jam, everything is homemade... and everything is delicious. Needless to say, it's a very popular place for breakfast. This very nice address is located in Sugar Hill, less than 5 minutes drive from Franconia.
LAKEHOUSE GRILLE
Read moreLocated in the Mill Falls Hotel, on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, the Lakehouse Grill offers a wide range of seafood dishes, including haddock with lobster and sherry sauce, and the must-try lobster roll. It's an opportunity to sample New England specialties in a classic, family-friendly atmosphere. The menu also features a wide choice of meats and excellent grilled meats: rib-eye steak with mashed potatoes, roast chicken with quinoa, burger, etc. Prices are reasonable (with a lighter lunch menu) and portions well served.
WOLFE'S TAVERN
Read moreThis is the Wolfeboro Inn's restaurant and, like the inn that houses it, it's one of the town's institutions. The atmosphere here is warm and rustic - the deer heads hanging on the walls add to the authenticity of the place. The menu features simple, hearty dishes, pizzas, sandwiches, burgers and salads. All in all, a typically American place, which doesn't leave an unforgettable impression as far as the food is concerned, but where the service is friendly and diligent. Reservations recommended (via the website).
QUEEN CITY CUPCAKES
Read moreQueen City Cupcakes is the perfect place for a rich and sweet snack. The cupcakes in this little shop run by locals come in every imaginable flavour, including maple syrup and bacon! Each day brings its own surprising flavours: Tuesday it's Guinness, Wednesday it's coconut, and so on. Don't get too big for your stomach: cupcakes may be cute, but one is more than enough to fill a small (or even a big) hollow. Original and tasty.
WOODSTOCK INN BREWERY
Read moreImpossible not to find happiness at Woodstock Station. Salads, burgers, sandwiches, pastas, pizzas, grills and Mexican dishes. The food is honest and the portions are generous. The place is especially noteworthy for its incomparable ambiance. A mix of regulars and tourists, the atmosphere is always festive, especially on weekends when a band comes to play and the dance floor is taken by storm. You can enjoy the show, tasting the beer brewed by the establishment. Tours of the brewery are also organized.
POPOVERS ON THE SQUARE
Read moreThis charming café is the ideal place to stop for brunch or lunch. Housed in a handsome brick building, it's right in the heart of Portsmouth's historic Market Square. You'll find good salads, sandwiches and delicious popovers. The European pastries, perhaps a little less refined than in France, make passers-by salivate, and the café is worthy of an Italian one. In summer, the vast terrace is very pleasant and allows for discreet people-watching. A good address.
SEA DOG BREWING CO.
Read moreAre you looking for a central restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere and simple but good food? Let yourself be tempted by this restaurant, part of the chain of the same name, located throughout Maine and as far away as Florida. You will find good bar food (salads, burgers, sandwiches...) as well as some seafood dishes, and a good cold beer. Nothing of extraordinary level food, but the atmosphere is sympathetic and we let you taste several beers before making your choice!
JOSEPH'S BY THE SEA
Read moreIf the storefront is not very inviting, the food on offer is much more pleasing. Opt for the traditional "Maine Lobster", or a more adventurous specialty, such as beef medallions with lobster! From Friday to Saturday, the place offers breakfast dishes, and that's great too! Not to spoil anything, Joseph by the Sea has a beautiful and vast terrace overlooking the sea. The establishment is open in season, usually between March and December each year.
NATALIE’S
Read moreLocated in the Camden Harbor Inn, Natalie's is the most prestigious restaurant on the Maine coast, and arguably one of the most expensive. The dining room has a boudoir feel with its red velvet banquettes and chairs and fringed lampshades. The service is of a great house, with some original ideas. The menus evolve with the seasons and the chef, Jose Ochoa, is constantly inventing, putting Maine products in the spotlight. The five-course variation on lobster is the restaurant's signature menu.
ROCKLAND CAFE
Read moreIt's the locals' rendezvous! The Rockland Cafe is kind of the town's institution. The service is casual and familiar as in a dinner and the menu features seafood. Even the morning omelette is served with lobster. Portions are generous and served quickly, and prices are kept tight. You'll find the lobster roll among the least expensive in New England! For a change, the house also offers crab for a change... The aquariums placed at the entrance will reassure you of the freshness of the products.
THE LOBSTER SHACK
Read moreNot only is it conveniently located close to Two Lights State Park, with an exceptional view of the bay and the Cape Elizabeth lighthouse, this restaurant is very reasonably priced and offers tasty seafood! You will appreciate its large outdoor area with bright red picnic tables. The house specialty is lobster, which you can enjoy whole. The seafood platters are also worth the effort. Ideal for a gourmet break before setting out to discover the site.
MIYAKE
Read moreIf you like Japanese food, this is the place to break the piggy bank. The chef, who comes directly from the land of the rising sun, has been working for years behind the bar of this charming restaurant. Don't worry, the plate has charm, taste and creativity. The fish are extremely fresh and the chef has created an original way to serve them, like this lobster roll revisited with spicy mayonnaise and wrapped in soy and black sesame paper. The slightly haughty service won't let you forget the delicacy of the dishes.
TIMBER
Read moreTimber Steakhouse has long served the best meat in Portland. But the Covid crisis shuffled the deck. The owner changed his concept and transformed his restaurant. Today it's the Timber Bourbon Bar & Lounge, where you can enjoy one of the many bourbons on offer or sip a coffee martini, a very fashionable cocktail, comfortably installed in a subdued atmosphere. You will also have the possibility to eat some welcome appetizers.
LONG GRAIN
Read moreThis Asian restaurant has not been empty since it opened in 2012. The Thai specialties as well as the kimchi (fermented and spicy cabbage) are unanimously acclaimed. You will also find pho soup - a little disappointing - and Japanese ramen noodles. The menu is enhanced by a few daily specials, which are a little more expensive. Be prepared to wait for your dish if the restaurant is full, as locals and holidaymakers alike order take-away. However, this authentic cuisine deserves a few sacrifices. After all, you are on holiday, so enjoy!
SLATES
Read morePush the door of this bohemian bistro and discover a warm atmosphere on concert nights or weekends. At the bar, in the dining room or outside, the clientele enjoys a modern American cuisine revisiting its regional classics. The homemade pasta and the haddock fillet with cumin sauce, walnuts and roasted almonds, made us happy. On Sundays, regulars come for brunch. Not to mention the bakery, with its small section of cakes, roulades and cheesecakes.
CAFE DE BANGKOK
Read moreThis family-run restaurant located at the south exit of Hallowell serves Thai and Japanese cuisine, which is not far away. The large hall decorated with plastic flowers and pieces of cloth from Thailand seems to delight the locals, who come here as a family. Others prefer the formula to take and warm home. This is about the somewhat slow service that has to handle multiple fronts at a time. However, experience is an interesting alternative to American cuisine.
KELLY'S LANDING
Read moreThe dining room immediately sets the tone for this remote corner of Maine. The walls are paneled, stuffed deer heads adorn the walls and tired speakers broadcast country music. The family and exhilarating cuisine emphasizes haddock and seafood. Each dish is accompanied by a choice of two vegetables, and if you're really hungry at the weekend, you can opt for the breakfast buffet. The cuisine is not unforgettable, but the quantities are perfect to get back to after a day outdoors.
KENNEBEC TAVERN
Read moreCrabs, clams, mussels, lobsters, squid, scallops... You have understood it, this restaurant is a paradise of fish and seafood. The must, it is of course the lobster roll! It's a classic among all the restaurants in the region, but you never get tired of it. The plates are copious and, if the food is not really unforgettable, the location on the Kennebec River is unbeatable. The terrace is spacious and very pleasant, and the beautiful view of the river makes up for the somewhat slow service.
MOE'S ORIGINAL BBQ
Read moreOnce is not customary in Maine, here you are offered to eat meat! It must be said that the north of the state is gradually moving away from the sophistication of New England and we find here a deep America, finally closer to Tennessee than to Boston. Moe's is proof of this: here, there is no "gourmet food", but ribs in barbecue sauce and other steaks dripping with ketchup, all accompanied by mac & cheese, corn bread or coleslaw - the great cold, it digs in! Those who love meat will certainly enjoy it.
KING OF THE ROLL
Read moreKing of the Roll is an excellent sushi restaurant in the heart of the friendly West End. Unlike many Japanese restaurants, the prices here are still quite affordable. The service is attentive, the atmosphere is quiet and intimate. The only difficulty lies in the choice of sushi: it is immense. You will be given a sheet, where you will tick off the dishes that tempt you. The result is excellent! The place is known among the inhabitants, who praise its very good value for money.
FORE STREET
Read moreHere is a famous and popular address with a pleasant atmosphere, which is built around the kitchen open to the room. On the menu: roasted meats, sautéed poultry livers, steamed mussels with garlic butter... Meat and seafood are cooked to perfection, a delight. The fresh products are regional and respect the seasons. For the anecdote, it is this restaurant that put Portland on the map of American gastronomic cities some twenty years ago. And today, it still lives up to its reputation!
Boothbay Lobster Wharf
Read moreThis is one of the institutions of Boothbay Harbor. On a sunny day, the line will tell you that you've arrived safely. Perfectly cooked lobster in all its forms can be enjoyed on picnic tables on the waterfront terrace without fuss. Right next door, you can watch the fishermen unload their catch of the day. If you feel like it, you can choose the lobster you're going to eat! And if you're fed up with clams, you can try the delicious crab cakes or fried clams, another specialty of the region.
OCEAN POINT INN RESTAURANT
Read moreThis almost thirty year old restaurant offers tables covered with white tablecloths with a view of the ocean. The cooking of local meat and fish is perfect. The menu, very complete, also offers soups, salads and some snacks for smaller hungers. However, fish remains the star of the menu. The establishment is included in a large hotel complex, which offers, in addition to accommodation, other services (spa, swimming pool, etc.).
BRATTLEBORO FOOD COOP
Read moreThis coffee shop is no surprise in the trendy urban village of Brattleboro. Indeed, responsible and organic agriculture is the credo of many inhabitants. Many local farmers come here to sell their products. You can eat good organic American sandwiches and pizzas. You can also do your shopping and have a great picnic. The local beers are a plus. It's a great idea to stop here for a refreshment before heading out on the road. It's good, simple and inexpensive.
ANCHOR SEAFOOD
Read moreAnchor Seafood is an institution in Wilmington! Seafood and fish are in the spotlight. In addition to the traditional Maine lobster, you can enjoy duck à l'orange or Alaskan crab. Many of the specialties are fried, but you can still find fish more or less steamed (and covered with sauce). Not very dietetic, but effective! The restaurant is housed in a nice typical New England house. The room is warm and, on sunny days, we take advantage of the few tables on the terrace.
DOT'S RESTAURANT
Read moreLocated in the former city post office, in a building built in 1832, the Dot Restaurant has become over the years one of the city's must-see restaurants. The dishes are copious and inexpensive. Ideal for an American breakfast before strolling the streets of the city. Try the French toast, US version. Take the opportunity to do some shopping on Main Street, where you will find small art galleries and pretty craft shops (Quaigh design center, or Young and Constantin Gallery).
SHANTY ON THE SHORE
Read moreIf you miss Maine seafood, this is the place to be! In addition to the must-have lobster roll, try the shrimp scampi: a giant shrimp pasta dish with garlic, lemon and shallots. The menu is entirely ocean-oriented and offers all the specialties of New England. Lobster, clams, oysters and also haddock, scallops or shrimp. For carnivores, the restaurant also offers meat dishes. Everything is served in a marine atmosphere.