Our little corner of the world slows down and buttons up starting in November. Lots of eateries close for the season, or operate with reduced hours. We’ve put together a list of places that are terrific and perfectly suited for Maine winter getaways. Find a cozy breakfast spot, a cafe for a light lunch in between Main Street shopping and museum tours, and a romantic restaurant for a wintry dinner, all within 40 minutes of The Craignair Inn by the Sea. If you are staying at our seaside inn Friday through Sunday, your easiest and most delicious option is right here at our own Causeway Restaurant, open for weekend dinner and drinks and Sunday brunch all year! Make a reservation here in the dining room, on the heated oceanfront deck, or in the intimate art gallery. Then get out and explore the dining scene! Eat like a local on your foodie vacation in Maine.
Breakfast
Oak Room at Rockport Harbor Hotel
When you want a feast for breakfast, located in a Gilded Age style grand seaside hotel.
Buttermilk Kitchen (Camden)
Bright diner overlooking Camden harbor featuring seriously great biscuits and pancakes.
Home Kitchen Cafe (Rockland)
THE place in Rockland for a complete and classic breakfast including many benedicts and enormous cinnamon rolls!
Atlantic Baking Company (Rockland)
Looking for a delicious pastry and cup of coffee in a relaxed atmosphere? You’ve found it!
Flipside Coffee (Thomaston)
Thomaston’s Main Street is cuter by the day, in part because of Flipside's fancy toast and morning nachos!
Lunch
Honey’s Fried Chicken Palace (Thomaston)
Fast casual sandwiches, tenders, and fries with ALL the dipping sauces!
Main Street Market (Rockland)
Cosmopolitan cafe with sandwiches, salads, smoothies, and satisfying hot bar daily.
The Dry Dock (Rockland)
A wood paneled seafood shack sitting over the ocean with strong New England vibes.
Bleecker and Greer (Rockport)
The best prosciutto and butter sandwich the world has ever seen. Plus other delicacies.
Mixed Greens (Camden)
Rice bowls, filling salads, and tartines for a bright and wholesome lunch
Dinner
In Good Company (Rockland)
Whether date night or ladies night. Sit at the bar for a martini and snacks or grab a table for the full experience.
Suzuki Sushi (Rockland)
When the weather turns chilly, our minds turn to hot tea, sake, and the omakase menu at Suzuki. Let chef/owner Keiko craft the perfect plate of handrolls and the freshest, most beautiful fish.
Ada’s Kitchen (Rockland)
Homemade pasta with mussels or meatballs, personal pizzas, zippy salads, and a bar scene that feels vibrant and chic.
Sammy’s Deluxe (Rockland)
Sammy's Deluxe looks like an old school Italian joint with exposed brick and drippy candles but they serve clever, foraged homey dishes. Try it and you'll get it!
Long Grain (Camden)
A Thai restaurant that surpasses expectations, this beloved establishment does creative Asian street fare with locally sourced ingredients and always exciting and decadent.
When we get a chance to dine out, we love to visit our friends. The MidCoast of Maine is essentially one small town, and going out to eat is a social occasion, especially in winter. We are pleased to live in a place where local food is valued, the farmers and fishermen who grow and harvest the ingredients are valued, and where the dining experience is deeply felt, deeply enjoyed, and there is a practice of gratitude for the slivers of abundance available to us all year. If you are planning a winter visit to our MidCoast Maine bed and breakfast, we encourage you to visit some of these wonderful eateries, bakeries, fun local fast food, and fine dining options. Cheers to good food and a cozy winter in Maine.