Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Maine

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Updated January 05, 2025

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Natalie's at Camden Harbour Inn

4.8

4.8 (1717)

$50 and over

Modern European

Camden

About the restaurant

A refined dining experience featuring Modern New England cuisine, influenced by international cuisines and inspired by the seasons.

Executive Chef Jose Ochoa create modern dishes with subtle and unexpected flavor combinations. Awarded best overall restaurant in New England, Natalie's uniquely blends a current sense of place and time with modern techniques and the bounty of Maine.

The restaurant offers outside dining in season, with breathtaking views over the harbor and hills. Natalie's is fully air conditioned and has a full bar and lounge for cocktails and lighter fare.
Natalie's s offers A La Carte and a 5-course Grand Cru Lobster Menu.

Member of Relais & Chateaux

Top review

John

Dined 7 days ago

My wife and I and another couple thoroughly enjoyed our leisurely evening at Natalie's. The food was uniformly delicious, especially the shared Contemporary Oysters and Coca Flatbread appetizers. Our guest particularly enjoyed her vegetarian entree of pumpkin and squash. We appreciated the guidance rendered selecting a wine that would pair with our varied entrees, and Bianca's service was pleasantly attentive and engaging throughout. I'm giving them five stars for value because while expensive, I've spent a lot more elsewhere for a similarly stellar fine dining experience.

The Chart Room at Black Point Inn

4.8

4.8 (418)

$31 to $50

American

Scarborough

About the restaurant

Enjoy the warmth and charm of casual dining in The Chart Room Restaurant at Black Point Inn while surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on three sides. Our menu features sumptuous American cuisine using the best ingredients with a commitment to local, sustainable seafood. Enjoy stunning water-views and sunsets and views of Mount Washington over the ocean while enjoying our Signature Cocktails or a selection from our extensive wine list.

Top review

Gerry

Dined on Oct 22, 2024

Great place for lunch, spectacular view and excellent service.

Frannys Bistro

4.8

4.8 (1615)

$50 and over

American

Camden

About the restaurant

Franny will be taking a Fall Break From October 20-November 19th.
We will not be open for Thanksgiving Day.
Our Hours will be Wednesday-Saturday Opening @ 5 pm
We look forward to seeing you soon.

Top review

TammyVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Consistently great food, service & ambience! Love Frannys!

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4.8

4.8 (272)

$30 and under

Mexican

Portland

About the restaurant

We are a neighborhood Taco and Margarita bar. We would love to feed you. Located in the middle of Woodfords Corner, tucked away on the Corner of Deering Ave. and Revere St. Our creative tacos and margaritas use the freshest ingredients and we have something on the menu for everyone.

You deserve Tacos.

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Peter

Dined 5 days ago

Great food and service. Happy hour is also a great deal.

The Foreside Tavern

4.6

4.6 (353)

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Falmouth

About the restaurant

The Foreside Tavern, located in Falmouth, Maine, is a neighborhood restaurant and sports bar where everyone can join over a great meal featuring fine American cuisine along with a few Asian fusion and French-inspired dishes. The chef at Foreside Tavern is dedicated to providing a menu that everyone will enjoy.

For a casual night of watching the game and enjoying a drink, diners can try the Foreside nachos, and deep fried wings. Quick lunches on the Foreside Tavern menu include fish and chips, Classic Reubens and an amazing Cobb Salad. Finally, head in for an elegant dinner with the Hanger Steak, Pan Fried Haddock or Cavatelli.
Curbside Pickup is always an option!

Top review

jodiVIP

Dined on Dec 27, 2024

Food is consistently good. Atmosphere is comfortable, easy to talk and not too close to another table. We all had salads which were fresh and delicious.

Kanu

4.4

4.4 (1148)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Bangor

About the restaurant

KANU is a brand new 3-story restaurant, nightclub & rooftop patio located in the heart of downtown Old Town. The first floor offering an array of ambient possibilities; catering to all types of gatherings, both large and small.

NOTES:
Booking “Bar” is a seat on the 1st floor or 3rd bar*, there are no tables.
Booking “Counter” is an outdoor seat at our chair rail on our rooftop.*
Booking “Outdoors” is a table on our rooftop.*

*Guests must be able to walk up multiple flights of stairs. This outdoor seating experience is not undercover. In the case of rain, inclement weather, or extreme cold rescheduling/relocation may be necessary.

**20% gratuity will be added on tables of 6 or larger.
** 20% gratuity will be added on parties exceeding an hour after restaurant closes.

Top review

Colleen

Dined on Dec 18, 2024

The igloo on the roof was wonderful, it was warm and cozy and we had wonderful service! Food was excellent!

McKay's Public House

4.3

4.3 (619)

$31 to $50

American

Bar Harbor

About the restaurant

McKay's Public House serves savory pub fare in a quaint space—complete with a lovely outdoor garden. The menu offers a fine balance of classic American, English, and Irish pub fare in conjunction with fine-dining and casual favorites. Try some of the restaurant's special seafood risotto or spoil yourself with a Maine lobster and bone-in ribeye. McKay's Public House also offers a tidy list of comfort grub, including burgers, fish 'n chips and simple but elegant salads and soups. A popular neighborhood haunt, McKay's is a nice spot for socializing or enjoying a leisurely bite. The dining area includes an intimate bar, where guests can enjoy a drink. McKay's also boast a serene garden and a second-floor dining room that is ideal for quiet conversations. Come find us right in the heart of downtown Bar Harbor!

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Cricket

Dined on Dec 27, 2024

The perfect wintery meal on a cold night! From the festive eggnog and the sharply delicious vinaigrette on the house salad, to the rich short ribs and ice cream- it was just perfect. So grateful to have a dependably good restaurant open to celebrate with friends in the holiday season!

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Popular dish

Fish & Chips

Popular dish

Truffled Seafood Risotto

Popular dish

Brussels Sprouts

The Nor'Easter Pound & Market

4.3

4.3 (197)

$30 and under

Seafood

Bar Harbor

About the restaurant

Northeast Harbor's premier lobster pound with a waterview! Enjoy our full menu and bar, lovely mountain and water views from every seat, and meet a lobsterman in person at the Nor'Easter Pound & Market. Located near Acadia National Park, with a laidback and comfortable feel mixed with elevated yet affordable dishes. Locally owned, locally loved. Now open DAILY. We do not accept reservations for outdoor tables due to the possibility of inclement weather. Tables will be saved indoors only-- if you arrive and a table is available outdoors we will do our best to move you out! Our deck and bar are saved for walk-ins on a first come first served basis. Thank you!

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Uffe Hagen

Dined on Oct 3, 2024

Excellent haddock and large dishes- no room for dessert 🙂

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Popular dish

Lobster Cocktail

Thames Landing

4.3

4.3 (45)

$31 to $50

American

Portland

About the restaurant

Thames Landing brings you modern New England fare—centered around seafood, local meat, and seasonal vegetables—in an airy, bright dining room and on our expansive garden patio.

Menu includes appetizers like salt cod croquettes, mussels and deviled eggs, a variety of salads and entrees that range from lobster rolls and smashed burgers to lobster dinners and NY strip steaks.

A private dining room remains in place and a cozy expanded outdoor seating area is now available.

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CherieVIP

Dined on Jan 4, 2025

First time trying this relatively new restaurant and we enjoyed it. Lots of good options on the menu. The beef stew and pasta special were very good. Service was good. Nice decor with lots of windows. They have a big patio which currently has 4 igloos for winter dining - looks like fun so we'll be back to try that!

Jordan Pond House

4.0

4 (497)

$31 to $50

American

Bar Harbor

About the restaurant

Jordan Pond House, a restaurant and shop with a long tradition within Acadia National Park, sits on a hill overlooking a beautiful lawn along the Jordan Pond. Guests have been enjoying these amazing views and dining at this site since 1893 when Nellie McIntire, the first proprietor, started baking and serving her famous popovers out of the restaurant. Ever since then, we have been serving popovers and tea.

Please note: Reservations may be made for inside dining only. Due to weather variability, we are unable to accommodate reservations for the lawn. Please inform the host at the time of your arrival if you would prefer outdoor seating, and we would be happy to accommodate your request, pending availability.

Top review

Ted

Dined on Oct 24, 2024

Always look forward to JPH popovers when we visit Acadia.

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