While you’ll certainly find plenty of incredible restaurants all over The Pine Tree state, there’s just something special about enjoying your meal while looking out at a stunning view. These 10 restaurants all offer great food, wonderful service and views that will make you want to stay for dessert.
- David’s KPT, Kennebunkport
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David’s KPT/Facebook David Turin, executive chef and restauranteur from Portland, offers dining with a view right on the Kennebunkport River. The open-faced lobster ravioli is one of the most popular dishes. 21 Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport.
- Saltwater Grille, South Portland
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Saltwater Grille/Facebook In the summer, you can sit right on the deck. When it’s chilly out, snuggle up in the dining room next to the fireplace - you’ll still enjoy the same great view! 231 Front Street, South Portland.
- Diamond’s Edge Restaurant and Marina, Great Diamond Island
Diamond’s Edge Restaurant and Marina/Facebook
Diamond’s Edge Restaurant and Marina/Facebook Diamond’s Edge is closed for the season, but it’s still worth mentioning here because its setting is unparalleled. To get there, you’ll take the ferry from Portland to Great Diamond Island. We can’t wait for the 2017 season!
- Fisherman’s Wharf Inn And Restaurant, Boothbay Harbor
Fisherman’s Wharf Inn And Restaurant/Facebook
Fisherman’s Wharf Inn And Restaurant/Facebook Summer views here are gorgeous, but the views in the winter are simply stunning. Pier 6, 22 Commercial Street, Boothbay Harbor.
- Waterfront Restaurant, Camden
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JJR1947/Trip Advisor Waterfront Restaurant is open year-round. In the summer, enjoy eating on the deck; during cold months enjoy the warm, cozy dining room. Either way, you’ll still have some gorgeous views of the bay. 48 Bay View Street, Camden.
- Three Tides & Marshall Wharf Brewing Company, Belfast
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Three Tides & Marshall Wharf Brewing Company/Facebook Summers here are for outdoor dining and live music; winters are for hand-crafted beers, burgers and a cozy seat while you enjoy the frozen view. 2 Pinchy Lane, Belfast.
- River Drivers Restaurant, Millinocket
River Drivers Restaurant/Facebook
River Drivers Restaurant/Facebook River Drivers Restaurant is open year-round, and in the winter it’s just beautiful. The view from the dining room is like a postcard and the food is fresh and delicious. 30 Twin Pines Road, Millinocket.
- DiMillo’s On the Water, Portland
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DiMillo’s On the Water/Facebook There isn’t a bad seat in the house here, and the seafood dishes are fresh, tasty and creative. 154 Commercial Street, Portland.
- Portland Lobster Company, Portland
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Harmony H./Yelp We’re pretty sure you can tell what Portland Lobster Company specializes in…and the beer is pretty good, too. 180 Commercial Street, Portland.
- Dolphin Marina and Restaurant, South Harpswell
Dolphin Marina and Restaurant/Facebook
Dolphin Marina and Restaurant/Facebook We can’t wait for the 2017 season to visit this beautiful spot again. Fish chowder, lobster stew and their famous blueberry muffins! 515 Basin Point Road, South Harpswell.
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David’s KPT/Facebook
David Turin, executive chef and restauranteur from Portland, offers dining with a view right on the Kennebunkport River. The open-faced lobster ravioli is one of the most popular dishes. 21 Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport.
Management/Trip Advisor
Saltwater Grille/Facebook
In the summer, you can sit right on the deck. When it’s chilly out, snuggle up in the dining room next to the fireplace - you’ll still enjoy the same great view! 231 Front Street, South Portland.
Diamond’s Edge Restaurant and Marina/Facebook
Diamond’s Edge is closed for the season, but it’s still worth mentioning here because its setting is unparalleled. To get there, you’ll take the ferry from Portland to Great Diamond Island. We can’t wait for the 2017 season!
Fisherman’s Wharf Inn And Restaurant/Facebook
Summer views here are gorgeous, but the views in the winter are simply stunning. Pier 6, 22 Commercial Street, Boothbay Harbor.
redeco/Trip Advisor
JJR1947/Trip Advisor
Waterfront Restaurant is open year-round. In the summer, enjoy eating on the deck; during cold months enjoy the warm, cozy dining room. Either way, you’ll still have some gorgeous views of the bay. 48 Bay View Street, Camden.
Allison D./Yelp
Three Tides & Marshall Wharf Brewing Company/Facebook
Summers here are for outdoor dining and live music; winters are for hand-crafted beers, burgers and a cozy seat while you enjoy the frozen view. 2 Pinchy Lane, Belfast.
River Drivers Restaurant/Facebook
River Drivers Restaurant is open year-round, and in the winter it’s just beautiful. The view from the dining room is like a postcard and the food is fresh and delicious. 30 Twin Pines Road, Millinocket.
DiMillo’s On the Water/Facebook
There isn’t a bad seat in the house here, and the seafood dishes are fresh, tasty and creative. 154 Commercial Street, Portland.
Jonathan E./Yelp
Harmony H./Yelp
We’re pretty sure you can tell what Portland Lobster Company specializes in…and the beer is pretty good, too. 180 Commercial Street, Portland.
Dolphin Marina and Restaurant/Facebook
We can’t wait for the 2017 season to visit this beautiful spot again. Fish chowder, lobster stew and their famous blueberry muffins! 515 Basin Point Road, South Harpswell.
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