Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes
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DiMillo's On the Water
Landmark floating seafood restaurant. Popular marina mainstay in a huge former car ferry offers seafood, nautical decor & harbor views.
Becky's Diner
Laid-back diner serving classic dishes. Fishermen & others often pack this waterfront, no-nonsense diner serving American eats.
Smalls
Cheerful cafe, cocktail spot & gift shop. Warm, easygoing hangout with coffee, cocktails & light bites, plus locally made products for sale.
Gilberts Chowder House
Humble but hopping chowder joint. Well-known chowder house has a dinerlike interior & a patio overlooking Custom House Wharf.
Cheese Louise Portland
Casual spot for grilled cheese. Easygoing restaurant specializing in grilled cheese sandwiches, plus vegan & gluten-free options.
Mami
Funky spot for Japanese street food. Food truck turned brick-&-mortar serving Japanese-style street food in a lively, comfortable space.
The Thirsty Pig
Hip joint for housemade sausages & brews. Cool outpost providing housemade sausages & casual eats, plus craft brews & patio seating.
Novare Res Bier Cafe
Taproom & garden with massive beer list. Taproom & beer garden hidden off the street with a rotating, international list of drafts & bottles.
The Friendly Toast
Funky all-day breakfast eatery. Trendy hangout serving all-day breakfasts in quirky surroundings, with vegan options.
Navis Cafe
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Duckfat
Panini, Belgian fries & milkshakes. Small European-leaning sandwich shop & cafe known for its duck-fat Belgian fries & milkshakes.
The Highroller Lobster Co.
Maine crab & lobster on brioche rolls. Lobster rolls & other seafood in a neighborhood diner that sources local brioche rolls.
Bom Dia Cafe
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Nom Cafe
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Hot Suppa
Southern comfort food, Victorian space. Hearty Southern fare dominates a menu that also runs to comfort-food favorites from other regions.
Bayside American Cafe
Celebrated gourmet brunch spot. Eggs Benedict & mimosas star on the daily brunch menu at this longtime local meeting spot.
Terlingua
Cozy, creative BBQ & Southwestern eatery. Inventive takes on BBQ & Southwestern dishes are served in a homey space decorated with pale wood.
The Front Room
Contemporary American comfort fare. Quaint, local restaurant for upscale American comfort food, with popular bar & brunch scenes.
The Great Lost Bear
Vibrant destination alehouse. Longtime hub for beer enthusiasts has over 70 taps, weekly microbrewery events & a broad food menu.
Tuscan Table
Stylish rustic Italian restaurant & bar. Italian with a large central bar cooking up homemade pasta, wood-fired pizza & sharing platters.
Hank's
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The Club at Riverside
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The Bait Shed
Seafood & drinks served on a dock. Bar & eatery serving lobster & other Maine seafood favorites on a waterside dock.
Dunstan Tap And Table
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Slow Bell Cafe
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Lone Pine Brewing Company
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Rachel's On The Green
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Clayton's Cafe
Gourmet bakery & cafe with a patio. A creative array of sandwiches, soups & salads, plus baked goods, in a cozy setup with a patio.
Joseph's By the Sea
Special-occasion seafood spot. Elegant bastion in Old Orchard Beach pairs upscale seafood & steak with water views.
Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company
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Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company
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Locally Sauced
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Elevate Cafe
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Dolphin Marina & Restaurant
Seafood classics & panoramic bay views. Classic seafood spot known for its panoramic views of Casco Bay & the Calendar Islands.
Magno Terra Cafe
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Freeport Cafe
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Vesta
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Social House Kitchen
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Golden Rooster
Unassuming breakfast & lunch fixture. Homey standby with a warm ambiance serving familiar American food for breakfast & lunch.
Quiero Cafe LLC
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Finestkind
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Sunrise Cafe
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Catface Cafe
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Palace Diner
American eats in a landmark dining car. Vintage counter serve in an railcar offering old-fashioned comfort fare for breakfast & lunch.
Sacred Profane Brewery and Tankpub
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Layalina Middle Eastern Restaurant
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BiddoBanh
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Fish & Whistle
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Buck's Naked BBQ & Studio Bar
Convivial spot for ribs & wings. Colorful, cheerful local chain with a large bar & lively scene specializes in dry-rub barbecue.
Gonneville Farm Ice Cream and Homestyle Cookin
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Sip House
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Cole Road Cafe
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Lily’s food cart
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Linda Bean’s Maine Kitchen & Topside Tavern
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The Bakeshop
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Isabella's Café & Bakery
Coffee shop known for sticky buns. Bright, art-lined counter for coffee, breakfast eats, sandwiches & house-specialty sticky buns.
Tuscan Brick Oven Bistro
Italian inspiration & local ingredients. Modern takes on Italian recipes are made with local products & served in rustic, comfortable digs.
Two Mums Kitchen
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The Hidden Cafe
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Iris Eats Maine
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Bandaloop
Organic eats in a renovated barn. Bistro & bar in a renovated barn specializes in organic global fare, with many vegetarian options.
Brunswick Diner
Cozy American diner mainstay. Iconic red-&-white diner with a snug, vintage dining-car interior serves up classic comfort grub.
Maine Street Bistro
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Broadway Delicatessen
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Walter's Cafe
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Wild Oats Bakery & Café
Staple for housemade treats & sandwiches. Easygoing place with a variety of scratch-baked goods & light fare such as sandwiches & soups.
Blueberries
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Fairground Cafe
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Kopper Kettle
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Flux Restaurant and Bar
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Winnegance Restaurant & Bakery
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Merriland Farm Cafe
American fare in a lush, country setting. Homemade pies & American cooking served in an 18th-century farmhouse with a patio & scenic grounds.
Oak Street Bistro
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Fiona's Restaurant
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Mae's Cafe & Bakery
Breakfast & sandwiches in historic homes. Daytime bakery & cafe serving breakfast, sandwiches & sweet treats in 2 historic houses.
Run with Soup
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Mel's Raspberry Patch
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OystHERS Raw Bar & Bubbly
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Pilots Cove Cafe
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Shain's of Maine
Stalwart dessert shop for premium scoops. Classic diner for 50+ flavors of ice cream, frozen yogurt & sherbet, plus lobster rolls & more.
Berryfull Sanford
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Lords Clam Box
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Third Alarm Diner
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Richie's Jerk&BBQ
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Mee-D
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Sweet Memories Restaurant
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Mel's Raspberry Patch 2
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Jasmine Thai Springvale
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Meeting Grounds Cafe
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Springvale Publick House
Homey American grill with beer on tap. Destination for American pub grub & wide-ranging draft beers amid a homey neighborhood vibe.
Three Robbers Pub
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Gotta Be Frank Gourmet
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Local 130 Restaurant & Bar
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Keepin' It Local
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Maggie's Dine & Drive
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Hen House Cafe
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The Ripcord Cafe
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Anatolia Mediterranean Restaurant
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Breakfast Station #319
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Fold’d Community Diner
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Earth Eagle Brewings
Upbeat nook for craft brews & pub eats. Convivial, compact brew pub featuring craft beers & casual grub, plus outdoor seating & live music.
Dave’s Maine Cafe
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Fat Dog Kitchen
Laid-back pick for breakfast fare. Easygoing local eatery offering classic sweet & savory breakfast staples plus hearty sandwiches.
Tucker's
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Robert's Maine Grill
Updated spin on classic seafood dishes. Contemporary take on the classic Maine-seafood eatery emphasizes local ingredients & craft beer.
Little Lebanon To Go
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The Farm Bar and Grille
Family-friendly joint for pub grub. Neighborhood hangout turning out pub grub, sandwiches & beer in a lively atmosphere.
Juniper Kitchen
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Gallivant Global Eatery
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Two Bees Cafe & Patisserie
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The Brunch Club
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La Festa Brick & Brew
Relaxed pie house serving draft beer. Easygoing, cozy hangout serving New York-style, wood-fired pizzas with ample toppings & draft beers.
STeLLA'S CAFE
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The Brooklyn Cafe (Kosher)
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rise + grind
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Smokin' Barrels
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