LET ’ S EAT & DRINK IN THE MAINE BEACHES
Everywhere you turn , there is something good to eat .
The four Maine vacation food favorites — lobster rolls , fried clams , French fries , and ice cream — can be found nearly everywhere you turn . In addition , you can always grab a great-tasting burger or slice of pizza at a beachside concession .
Hit the Lobster Roll Trail around the Kennebunks , an over two-dozen restaurant tour of the towns ’ best lobster roll spots . Whether on a buttered top-loader or with mayo on a roll , this tasty creation is one of Maine ’ s most popular meals with visitors , found on virtually every restuarant ' s menu .
Congdon ’ s Doughnuts in Wells is a great place to indulge yourself . New England Bakery in Sanford and Boulangerie in Kennebunk also serve up delight one doughnut , or maybe a dozen , at a time . For some “ joe to go ” choose a local coffee shop . Even though the beans come from away , the local roaster has turned those green beans into a tasty cup of coffee right here . When Pigs Fly Bakery and Pizzeria in Kittery bakes up , artisan bread , wood-fired pizza , and more , fresh every day .
The classic roadside diner makes a great way to feed people who disagree on what to eat . Some of the best include The Palace Diner in Biddeford or The Maine Diner in Wells . Enjoy locally sourced food and drinks at Pilot ’ s Cove Cafe at Sanford
Seacoast Regional Airport . Watch as antique biplanes , helicopters , and private jets take off and land , plus you might just be treated to a celebrity sighting with dessert .
Award-winning cuisine has always been part of the scene here . No matter what you are in the mood for , it ’ s easy to find great places to enjoy a sit-down meal . Both Warren ’ s Lobster House and Bob ’ s Clam Hut in Kittery will satisfy any Maine seafood craving . Surf Point 360 in Ogunquit has heavenly food and a view to match . Earth at Hidden Pond in Kennebunkport is an unmatched gastronomic experience , and The White Barn in Kennebunk serves up the best local and seasonal ingredients . For surf and turf , try Joseph ’ s by the Sea in OOB .
At last count , there are nearly two dozen breweries in The Maine Beaches . Add in a couple of distillers , many excellent wine shops , wine bars , and a place to pick up some mead , and visitors are certain to find a locally made beverage they will love .
A fun dinner option is Congdon ’ s After Dark . The only food truck park in New England , it boasts a rotating selection , from nearly 30 food trucks , serving from 4 pm until late in the evening daily during the summer , and weekends spring and fall . •
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