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Food scene
Hopping beach bar with live bands all summer. (good place to watch the fireworks Thursday nights)
48 locals recommend
The Brunswick
39 W Grand AveHopping beach bar with live bands all summer. (good place to watch the fireworks Thursday nights)
Bua Thai
194 Saco AveYummy Thai takeout.
Elegant bastion pairs upscale seafood & steak with water views. Upscale menu for a special night out.
60 locals recommend
Joseph's By the Sea
55 W Grand AveElegant bastion pairs upscale seafood & steak with water views. Upscale menu for a special night out.
Greek grub, oven-fired pies & brews are served up at this buzzy joint with live entertainment.
22 locals recommend
Jimmy the Greek's
215 Saco AveGreek grub, oven-fired pies & brews are served up at this buzzy joint with live entertainment.
The Local Eatery & Tap
23 Washington AvenueLocal Beers and great food right up the street.
Down-home convenience store & diner offering standard American bites & a take-away counter.
13 locals recommend
Tami Lyn's Place
126 W Grand AveDown-home convenience store & diner offering standard American bites & a take-away counter.
Local lobster processing and shipping facility with a walk up to go window and patio bar and dinning. A must if you are looking for a fantastic Maine lobster roll
25 locals recommend
Bayley's Lobster Pound
9 Ave 6Local lobster processing and shipping facility with a walk up to go window and patio bar and dinning. A must if you are looking for a fantastic Maine lobster roll
Local lobster processing and shipping facility with a walk up to go window and patio bar and dinning. A must if you are looking for a fantastic Maine lobster roll
35 locals recommend
The Bait Shed
9 Avenue 6Local lobster processing and shipping facility with a walk up to go window and patio bar and dinning. A must if you are looking for a fantastic Maine lobster roll
Casual family friendly restaurant specializing in Maine seafood dishes overlooking salt marsh with 4 dining rooms.
22 locals recommend
Clambake Seafood Restaurant
354 Pine Point RdCasual family friendly restaurant specializing in Maine seafood dishes overlooking salt marsh with 4 dining rooms.
Country-chic 2-story seafood venue with wood-grilled entrees, a raw bar & waterfront views.
23 locals recommend
Boone's Fish House & Oyster Room
86 Commercial StCountry-chic 2-story seafood venue with wood-grilled entrees, a raw bar & waterfront views.
Wood-fired pizzas with organic ingredients & free-range meats, made in traditional clay ovens.
98 locals recommend
Flatbread Company
72 Commercial StWood-fired pizzas with organic ingredients & free-range meats, made in traditional clay ovens.
Busy “foodie” seafood joint with a raw bar, lobster rolls & creative New England fare, plus cocktails.
272 locals recommend
Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StBusy “foodie” seafood joint with a raw bar, lobster rolls & creative New England fare, plus cocktails.
Popular marina mainstay in a huge former car ferry offers seafood, nautical decor & harbor views.
101 locals recommend
DiMillo's On The Water
25 Long WharfPopular marina mainstay in a huge former car ferry offers seafood, nautical decor & harbor views.
Imaginative fish dishes & more in a classy space with large windows overlooking Monument Square
22 locals recommend
David's Restaurant
22 Monument SqImaginative fish dishes & more in a classy space with large windows overlooking Monument Square
There are many ice cream places around, but this one is our favorite by far
7 locals recommend
The DAIRY CORNER
612 US-1There are many ice cream places around, but this one is our favorite by far
Brick walls & wood beams are the backdrop for pub food & house-brewed beer at this casual spot.
63 locals recommend
The Run of the Mill Public House and Brewery
100 Main StBrick walls & wood beams are the backdrop for pub food & house-brewed beer at this casual spot.
Quality cafe style food and drink. Breakfast, lunch and light dinner options are available. Ice cream is on hand year round.
Elevate Cafe
155 Saco AveQuality cafe style food and drink. Breakfast, lunch and light dinner options are available. Ice cream is on hand year round.
Things To Do
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
70 1st StPalace Playland
1 Old Orchard StSchooner Miniature Golf & Ice Cream
58 Ocean Park RdDunegrass Golf Club
65 Wild Dunes WayCinemagic & IMAX
779 Portland RdThe Saco Drive In
980 Portland RdFuntown Splashtown USA
774 Portland RdAquaboggan Water Park
980 Portland RdUrban Air Trampoline Park
333 Clarks Pond PkwyThe Escape Room
492 Congress StPortland Sea Dogs
271 Park AveSpare Time Entertainment
867 Riverside StChildren's Museum and Theatre of Maine
250 Thompsons Point RoadYork's Wild Kingdom
1 Animal Park RdSebago Lake
Ocean Park Shuffle Board
Sightseeing
Old Orchard Beach Pier
2 Old Orchard StreetEastern Trail Scarborough
Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center
92 Pine Point RdFort Williams Park
1000 Shore RdCasco Bay Lines
56 Commercial StEastern Promenade Trail
Eastern PromenadeKennebunkport
Shopping
The Maine Mall
364 Maine Mall RdFreeport
Kittery