Local Friends!
The tour’s not over yet! We encourage you to peruse our comprehensive list of culinary friends and neighbors and add them to your itinerary, whether it’s during this visit or your next one.
If you’re in the beginning stages of planning your trip, we also partner with a growing list of hoteliers, B&B’s and inns throughout Maine to offer Culinary Getaway Packages. Contact them directly for more information.
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One of the key ingredients to a summer foodie experience in the Kennebunks is a visit to The Clam Shack. Fried food favorites, lobster rolls, lobster dinners, fresh squeezed lemonade and more are available to go. Pull up a lobster crate or grab some space on a bench once your order is ready and hunker down for a little people watching.
Digs, Divots & Dogs
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250 Main Hotel | 250 Main St., Rockland, ME 04841 | 207-594-5994 | www.250mainhotel.com It’s very apparent, the care and attention to detail that has been put into making 250 Main a vacation haven for Midcoast visitors by the staff and owners. Serving locally sourced morning delights, Rockland’s new (and only) boutique hotel offers an artisan breakfast served with plenty of visual appeal from their collection of Maine art to the roof-top view of the city and harbor.
Atlantic Baking Company | 351 Main St., Rockland, ME 04841 | 207-596-0505 | www.atlanticbakingco.com Gluten lovers will delight in the handmade pastries and artisanal breads available at ABC. You can also partake of their selection of scrumptious sandwiches, soups and salads. Freshly prepared goods, with carefully selected ingredients, that you can take home, or dine in with a cup of Coffee by Design java.
Bixby & Co. | One Sea Street Pl., Rockland, ME 04841 | 207-801-2580 | www.bixbyco.com Bixby & Co. owner, Kate McAleer, has taken one of the world’s favorite decadent confections and created a line of candy bars with natural and organic ingredients. Bixby bars have an international blend of fruits, nuts and spices, are free of GMOs and even offer vegan options. If ever there was a candy to consume guilt free, Bixby Bars are it!
Fiore Artisan Olive Oils & Vinegars | 503 Main St., Rockland, ME 04841 | 207-596-0276 | www.fioreoliveoils.com Adding to the diversity of Rockland’s epicurean landscape, Fiore’s primary expertise lies in the realm of the highest quality olive oils and balsamic vinegars.. Fiore staff will help introduce you to tasting experiences that will change the way you think about these seemingly simple condiments and the way you cook with them!
In Good Company | 415 Main St., Rockland, ME 04841 | 207-593-9110 | www.ingoodcompanymaine.com If you like good food with good friends, then you’re in good company. Savor an ever-changing menu, coupled with a compelling wine selection and full bar – all in an Old World atmosphere of unhurried dining. Chef Melody Wolfertz sources locally whenver possible from businesses like Imagine Dairy Farm to add to your Maine tasting experience.
Main Street Markets | 435 Main St., Rockland, ME 04841 | 207-594-8515 | www.mainstreetmarkets.com Reflecting the culinary bounty of Maine, this local grocer carries anything from ready-made signature sandwiches and a piping cup of Joe, to specialty ingredients for your home pantry or a picnic on one of the Midcoasts beaches or greenspaces. Ask them about their favorites if you’re not sure where to start!
Waterworks Restaurant | 7 Lindsey St., Rockland, ME 04841 | 207-596-2753 | www.facebook.com/waterworksrestaurant If you gravitate towards locals experiences, the Waterworks Restaurant is going to hit the spot. A favorite neighborhood haunt, there’s outdoor seating in the summer, a warm, welcoming fire in the winter, classic pub fare and a mix of craft and domestic brews to suit many palates. A great place to make some new friends, or simply enjoy a pint with some old ones.
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Topside Inn | 60 McKown St, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 | 207-633-5404 | www.topsideinn.com At the Topside Inn, they know how important and special it is to be somewhere that can feel like home away from home. At this cozy inn, you can enjoy breathtaking views in one of Maine’s most beautiful, coastal towns. You can enjoy their amazing local breakfast every morning while sipping on some fresh coffee looking at the view. The inn rests on 3 acres of land on a hill within walking distance to downtown Boothbay Harbor.
Mine Oyster | 16 Wharf St. #1, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 | 207-633-6616 | www.mineoyster.net Oyster lovers will delight in Mine Oyster’s incredible menu. You can have some of the largest Pemaquid oysters you can eat. Not an oyster fan? This menu is so big you can’t go wrong. Imagine a place having a deep fried oyster tail. It’s here. Located right near the water, you can guarantee their food is fresh and delicious.
Thistle Inn | 55 Oak St., Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 | 207-633-3541 | www.thethistleinn.com As a refurbished home of a boat captain, The Thistle Inn stands right near downtown Boothbay Harbor just a few blocks from the Opera House and restaurants. The inns’s rich history makes it the perfect place for a special getaway or just to pay it a visit. Built in 1861, it started welcoming guests in 1961 and is still loved by many visitors and locals.
Shannon’s Unshelled | 11 Granary Way, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 | 207-350-8094 | www.shannonsunshelled.biz You will not find any other place like Shannon’s Unshelled. The only stand in downtown Boothbay Harbor that will serve you a fast and fresh Maine Lobster Roll to go. After working in a restaurant during the summer of 2013, Shannon decided to start her own lobster roll company to offer people quick Maine eats at a good price. Her lobster rolls come served up on a buttered bun with a side of garlic sea-salted butter. You won’t be disappointed.
Eventide, Artisan Bread and Cheese | 5 Boothbay House Hill Rd., Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 | 207-350-4244 | www.eventidespecialties.com In order to travel to both hempispheres of the world but stay in Boothbay Harbor at the same time, you must pay a visit to Eventide. Their artisan oils will bring you to Italy, Greece, Tunisia, Portugal, Spain, California, France, Australia, Argentina and Chile all at the same time. You can try their specialty cheeses and breads along with their many balsamic and oils that will change the way you think about your next shopping trip.
Coastal Prime | 35 Atlantic Ave., Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 | 207-763-4455 | boothbayharboroceansideresort.com/coastal-prime/ Coastal Prime is perfectly located in the heart of Boothbay Harbor along the water to enjoy breathtaking views from any vantage point. Their indoor and outdoor seating are perfect for any dinner or family event you wish. No matter what you are craving, we can guarantee their fresh Maine ingredients will satisfy your hunger and your heart.
Wicked Whoopies | 27A Townsend Ave, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 | 877-447-2629 | Over 20 years ago and 30 million whoopie pies later, Wicked Whoopies began as a small company that took off when the world realized just how “wicked” they were. They have been featured on Oprah, Good Morning America, and many other national channels. You can try any of their 20+ flavors. No matter who tries to tell you different, whoopie pies will always be a Maine Tradition.