Arborvine, 33 Tenney Hill, 374-2119. Open year-round, Tue.-Sun., 5:30-9:30 p.m. Sumptuous food made from fresh local organic ingredients, creatively prepared and presented for an unparalleled dining experience. www.arborvine.com
Barncastle, 125 South St., 374-2300. Open year-round. Lunch and dinner, 7 days, 11:30 a.m.-close. Wood-fired pizza, soups, subs, salads with an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients. Full bar. www.barncastlehotel.com
The Bird Watcher’s Store & Café, 37 Water St. across from fire station, 374-3740. Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Soups, sandwiches, specialty salads, home-baked goodies. Box lunches. www.birdwatchersstoreandcafe.com
Blue Hill Co-op Café, 4 Ellsworth Rd., 374-2165. Open year-round; Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Homemade sandwiches, soups, salads, wraps, vegetarian treats, organic coffee/tea, baked goods, daily lunch specials.
Blue Hill Farm Country Inn, 578 Pleasant St., 374-5126. Serving weekend brunch, Sat. and Sun., 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Available for parties and special functions; call in advance.
Blue Hill Hearth, 58 Main St., 610-9090. Open year-round; Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Artisan breads, specialty pizza, sandwiches, salads, goodies.
Blue Hill Inn, 40 Union St., 374-2844. Daily, 8 a.m.-10 a.m., through Nov. 1, by advance reservation only. Delicious, elegant breakfasts. www.bluehillinn.com
Blue Moose Restaurant & Pub, 50 Main St., 374-3274. Open year-round for breakfast, lunch, dinner. Locally grown ingredients, globally inspired cuisine. www.thebluemooserestaurant.com
Fishnet, 162 Main St., 374-5240, daily, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Apr.-Oct. Lobster rolls, crab rolls, steamed clams and mussels, fried clams, haddock, shrimp and scallops, homemade chowder. Fresh seafood market.
Marlintini’s Grill, 83 Mines Rd., 374-2500. Open year-round. Daily, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., bar open later. Daily specials, sandwiches, seafood, burgers, salads.
Millbrook Company, 103 Main St. across from the post office, 359-8344, 266-5374. Tue.-Fri., 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 1-8 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Open year-round; seasonal hours. Homemade ice cream, baked goods, organic breads.
The Pantry Restaurant, Water St., 374-2229. Open year-round, Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; July, Aug., Sept., Sat. and Sun., 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Fresh local lobster and crab rolls, homemade chowder, homemade breads, cookies, pastries.
Subway, 15 South St. in TradeWinds Market Place, 374-3269. Open year-round, daily at 10 a.m. Hot and cold subs, salads; eat in or take out. www.subway.com
TABLE, A Farmhouse Bistro, 66 Main St., 374-5677. Lunch and dinner year-round. Simple country cuisine from the farm and sea. www.farmkitchentable.com.
The Vinery, 33 Tenney Hill, 374-2441. Wed.-Sun., 5:30-9:30 p.m. June-Aug. Bar open till 10 p.m. Casual food, relaxed atmosphere, live music every night. www.arborvine.com
Yanni’s Pizza, 137 Ellsworth Rd., 374-9999. Open year-round; 7 days, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fresh dough pizza, salads, hot and cold subs, wraps, grill menu.
Brooklin
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Brooklin Inn, 22 Reach Rd., 359-2777. Open year-round, daily from 5:30 p.m. 500 wines. Organic/local: real food classically prepared, nightly pub specials. www.brooklininn.com
The Lookout, 455 Flye Point Rd., 359-2188. 5-8:30 p.m., call for days and reservations. Fresh fish, great steaks, wonderful views. www.thelookoutinn.biz
Morning Moon Café, 1 Bay Rd., 359-2373. Open year-round. Thu.-Sun., 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Homemade muffins, soups, desserts, sandwiches, salads.
The Reach Restaurant at The Eggemoggin Oceanfront Lodge, 482 Reach Rd., 359-5057. Year-round, 7 days; lunch, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; dinner, 5-9 p.m. Downeast regional done right. Amazing oceanfront views. info@eggemogginlodge.com; www.eggemogginlodge.com
Brooksville
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Breakfast Shed at Sunrise Cottages, 186 Varnumville Rd., 326-9700. Thu.-Sun., 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Traditional and international breakfast specials. www.sunrisecottages.com
Buck’s Restaurant and Catering, 6 Cornfield Hill Rd., 326-8688. Summer, 7 nights, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Year-round; seasonal days and hours. Market-driven menu featuring foods from local farmers, fishermen and gatherers. Menu changes frequently.
Castine
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Bah’s Bakehouse, 26 Water St. and Main St. alley entrance, 326-9510. Daily, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Mar.-Dec. Coffee, espresso, pastries, sandwiches, cakes, soups, catering, gourmet picnics, ready-to-go dinners. bahsworld.com
The Breeze Take-out, town dock, 326-9200. Memorial Day to Labor Day. Early season, daily, seafood and grill, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., ice cream till 3 p.m.; summer, grill until 6:30 p.m., ice cream till 7 p.m. Lobster and crab rolls, grill menu, seafood baskets, blueberry shakes, hard and soft serve ice cream. Try our homemade blueberry shortcake.
Dennett’s Wharf Restaurant & Oyster Bar, 15 Sea St., 326-9045. May to Columbus Day weekend, 7 days a week, starting at 11 a.m. Lunch, dinner. Fresh seafood, premium beef, gourmet pizza, full bar, 23 beers on tap, waterfront dining at its best. www.dennettswharf.net
The Manor Inn, 76 Battle Ave., 326-4861. Tue.-Sat., 6-8:30 p.m. Eclectic menu with an emphasis on curries. www.manor-inn.com
Pentagöet Inn, 26 Main St., 326-8616. Tue.-Sat., starting at 6 p.m. Daily specials, local ingredients, lobster bouillabaisse. www.pentagoet.com
The Reef, 8 Sea St., 326-4040. Open year-round. Lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., evening, 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Pizza, Mexican food, karaoke.
Stella’s Jazz Nocturnal, 26 Water St., 326-9710. Apr.-Dec., 7 days a week, 5 p.m.-midnight; dinner, 5:30-10 p.m. Eclectic dining and live jazz, fine spirits and brick oven pizza. www.bahsworld.com
Deer Isle
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The Cockatoo Portuguese Restaurant, 300 Goose Cove Rd., 348-2300. Daily, 12-9 p.m. Portuguese cuisine made with only the freshest seafood and prime beef. www.thecockatoorestaurant.com
Finest Kind Dining, 70 Center District Crossroad, 348-7714. Mon-Sat., 5-8:30 p.m. Closed Sun. Seafood, pizza, pasta, subs, steaks, lobster, full bar.
Harbor Ice Cream, Main St., 348-9949. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Gifford’s ice cream, lobster and crab rolls.
Madelyn’s Drive In, 485 North Deer Isle Rd., 348-9444. Seven days a week, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., May to Oct. Burgers, fries, seafood, lobster live or cooked to go, ice cream. Takeout, playground and more.
Mikey G’s, 360 South Deer Isle Rd., 348-2901. Tue-Sun., 5-10 p.m. Italian, fresh local seafood, prime rib, steaks, full service bar, Wi-Fi access.
Whale’s Rib Tavern, 20 Main St., 348-5222. 5-8:30 p.m., closed Tue. in May, Sep. and Oct. www.pilgrimsinn.com
Penobscot
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Bagaduce Lunch, 145 Franks Flat Rd., by reversing falls. Mon.-Tue., Thu.-Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Wed., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Fried clams, haddock sandwiches, fresh crab and lobster rolls.
Bayview Take Out, 28 Bayview Rd., 326-4882. 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m., May-June; 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; July-Sep., closed Mon. Seafood, steak sandwiches. Outside tables with view of bay. Lawn and toys for kids to play.
Sedgwick/Sargentville
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El El Frijoles, 41 Caterpillar Hill Rd. (Rte. 15), 359-2486. Open Wed.-Sun., 11 a.m.-8 p.m., May-Oct. Fresh and delicious Mexican food made with the finest local ingredients. Tacos, fresh salsa, specials. www.elelfrijoles.com
TashaFer’s, 232 Caterpillar Hill Rd., Rte. 15, 359-6788. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily, except Mon., May-Oct. Burgers, subs, fried foods, salads, Gifford’s ice cream and more.
Stonington
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Annie’s, 1 Cemetery Rd., 367-5171. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 4-8 p.m. Brick oven pizza, subs, sandwiches, salads, crab rolls, ice cream, specials and much more.
Fisherman’s Friend Restaurant, 5 Atlantic Ave., 367-2442. Daily, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Lobster prepared 30 ways, seafood, full bar. www.fishermansfriendrestaurant.com
Harbor Café, 36 Main St., 367-5099. 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Regular menu and specialties, healthy choice menu, kids’ menu, Fri. fish fry, Mon. night 2-for-1, homemade soups, pies, full bar.
Lily’s Café & Wine Bar, corner of Airport Cross Rd. and Rte. 15, 367-5936. Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri., 5-8 p.m. Homemade fresh local food.
Maritime Café, 27 Main St., 367-2600. Open every day; lunch, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; dinner, 5-8:30 p.m. Daily specials, serving beer and wine.
Stonington Ice Cream Company, 66 Main St., 367-2900. Daily, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., May-Oct. Ice cream, baked goods, coffee, lobster rolls.
Susie Q’s Sweets & Curiosities, 40 School St., 367-2415. Thu.-Mon., 8 a.m.-3 p.m. June to mid-Oct. Breakfast, soup and sandwich lunch, fresh baked goods, fresh-roasted coffee. Best coffee in town!
Surry
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The Surry Inn, Rte. 172, 667-5091. Open daily 5:30-9 p.m. Hand-cut tenderloin, fresh seafood, vegetarian entrées. Everything is homemade. Beer, wine, cocktails. www.surryinn.com
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