Blue Hill
Arborvine, 33 Tenney Hill, 374-2119. 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. 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
Bird Watcher’s Store & Café, 37 Water St., 374-3740. Mon.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sun., 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods. Seasonal outside seating with bay views.
Blue Hill Co-op Café, 4 Ellsworth Rd., 374-2165. 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 Hearth, 58 Main St., 610-9090. 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. 5, by advanced reservation only. Delicious, elegant breakfasts. www.bluehillinn.com
Blue Moose Restaurant, 50 Main St., 374-3274. Open 7 days 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. Lobster rolls, crab rolls, steamed clams and mussels, fried clams, haddock, shrimp and scallops, homemade chowder.
Marlintini’s Grill, 83 Mines Rd., 374-2500. Daily, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., bar open later. Daily specials, sandwiches, seafood, burgers, salads.
The Pantry Restaurant, Water St., 374-2229. Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; June, July, Aug., Sat. and Sun., 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Homemade chowder, fresh lobster or crabmeat rolls.
The Vinery, 33 Tenney Hill, 374-2441. Wed.-Sun., 5:30-9:30 p.m. Bar open till 10 p.m. Casual food, relaxed atmosphere, live music every night. www.arborvine.com
The Wescott Forge, 66 Main St., 374-9909. Tue.-Sat. lunch; Sun. brunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Sat. dinner. Deck and bar open at 4 p.m. Raw and sushi bar, contemporary cuisine, weekend live jazz. www.thewescottforge.com
Yanni’s Pizza, 137 Ellsworth Rd., 374-9999. 7 days, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fresh dough pizza, salads, hot and cold subs, wraps, grill menu.
Brooklin
Brooklin Inn, 22 Reach Rd., 359-2777. Daily from 5:30 p.m. 500 wines, organic and local real food classically prepared, pub nightly specials. www.brooklininn.com
The Lookout Inn, 455 Flye Point Rd., 479-2722. 5-8:30 p.m., call for reservations. Fresh fish, great steaks, wonderful views. www.thelookoutinn.biz.
Morning Moon Café, 1 Bay Rd., 359-2373. Thu.-Sun., 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Please call for additional days, evening hours. Homemade muffins, soups, desserts, sandwiches, salads.
Brooksville
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. 7 nights, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Market-driven menu featuring foods from local farmers, fishermen and gatherers. Menu changes frequently.
Rusticator Restaurant, 435 Herrick Rd., 800-359-7352. Call for hours. Food from the place and of the time…a Partnership of Oakland House Seaside Resort and Cleonice Mediterranean Bistro. www.oaklandhouse.com/rusticator.html
Castine
Bah’s Bakehouse, 26 Water St. and Main Alley entrance, 326-9510. Wed.-Sun., 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Espresso, imported teas, specialty coffee and chai, baked goods, gourmet sandwiches, cakes, homemade soups. www.bahsworld.com
The Breeze, town dock, 326-9200. Daily, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Lobster and crab rolls, grill menu, seafood baskets, blueberry shakes, hard and soft serve ice cream.
Dennett’s Wharf Restaurant & Oyster Bar, 15 Sea St., 326-9045. 6 a.m.-9 p.m., breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fresh seafood, premium beef, gourmet pizza, full bar, waterfront dining at its best.
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. Lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., evening, 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Pizza, Mexican food, karaoke.
Stella’s, 26 Water St., 326-9710. Open 7 days, 6-11 p.m.; dinner, 6-9 p.m. Eclectic dining and fine spirits. Live jazz four nights a week.
Deer Isle
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.
Lodie’s Takeout, 495 North Deer Isle Rd., 348-6346. Daily, 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Traditional takeout menu, fresh seafood and 24+ flavors of soft serve ice cream.
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, WiFi access. www.mymikeygs.com
Whale’s Rib Tavern, 20 Main St., 348-6615. 5-8:30 p.m., closed Tue. in May, Sep. and Oct. www.pilgrimsinn.com
Penobscot
Bagaduce Lunch, 145 Franks Flat Rd., by reversing falls. Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri., Sat., 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
El El Frijoles, Mexican Food, 41 Caterpillar Hill Rd., (Rte. 15), 359-2486. Open Wed.-Sun., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sun., 8-11 a.m. for Desayuno (breakfast). Burritos, soft tacos, fresh salsa, daily special. www.elelfrijoles.com
TashaFer’s, Rte. 15, 359-6788. Open daily, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Burgers, fries, subs, ice cream and more.
Stonington
Annie’s, 1 Cemetery Rd., 367-5171. Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Pizza, subs, ice cream, specials and much more.
The Cockatoo Seafood Takeout, 24 Carter Ln. (off Oceanville Rd.), 367-0900. Daily, 12-8 p.m. Portuguese cuisine, seafood buying station; only the catch of day served to customers.
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.
Susie Q’s Sweets & Curiosities, 40 School St., 367-2415. Thu.-Mon., 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Breakfast, soup and sandwich lunch, fresh baked goods, fresh-roasted coffee.
Surry
The Surry Inn, Rte. 172, 667-5091. Open daily, 5:30-9 p.m. Handcut tenderloin, fresh seafood, vegetarian entrées. Everything is homemade. Beer, wine, cocktails. www.surryinn.com