Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Maine

OpenTable

Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Maine? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Frannys Bistro

4.8

4.8 (1708)

$50 and over

American

Camden

About the restaurant

Open Wednesday-Saturday Opening @ 5 pm
We look forward to seeing you soon.

Top review

Shema

Dined 4 days ago

My experience is always great at frannys from the food to the customer service to the Ambiance 100 out of 10 highly recommend...

Discover more

4.8

4.8 (2399)

$50 and over

American

Kennebunkport

About the restaurant

Our contemporary New England cuisine has been rooted in the local and seasonal long before they were the mots du jour on menus across the country. At our AAA Five Diamond, Forbes Five Star restaurant, we showcase incredible ingredients sourced through specially cultivated relationships with the farmers, fishermen and foragers of coastal Maine and just beyond for beautifully-presented, always inspired dishes that encapsulate the very essence of our spectacular setting.

We have a smart casual dress code; jackets are preferred, but not required. Shorts, sportswear, and flip-flops are forbidden in the dining room.

Top review

DinaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Absolutely superb service and food, attention to detail and unique and delicious, well balanced and flavorful food.

Discover more

Experience

Traditional Maine Lobster Bake

Experience

Traditional Maine Lobster Bake

Eighteen95, at The Portland Regency Hotel & Spa

4.8

4.8 (345)

$30 and under

American

Portland

About the restaurant

eighteen95 offers warm, intimate décor, punctuated by softly lit chandeliers and a lovely brick fireplace.
Located on the Lobby level of the Portland Regency Hotel and Spa. Complimentary Valet Parking is available.
Currently serving breakfast or brunch 7 days a week. eighteen95 serves special menus on most holidays, check our website for details.

Top review

KimVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Great service (from John). Will look forward to dining here again.

Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company Ogunquit, ME, US

4.5

4.5 (13)

$30 and under

American

Ogunquit

About the restaurant

What started as a tribute to our beloved town on the Maine coast has evolved into a multi-location operation offering traditional style craft beer, gourmet pizza, a full brewpub menu, dine-in service, patio dining, delivery services, canned beer, growlers to go, and more.

We built this company on a passion for community involvement. Although we continue to grow, this remains one of our core values. As a result, our calendar is always full of community events and local fundraisers. Whether you are looking for a restaurant for a Friday night out, pizza to go, or an ice-cold 4-pack to take on your weekend adventures, we have you covere

Top review

Michael

Dined on Jul 9, 2025

Second visit to this location. Service and food excellent both visits. The clam chowder is thick and creamy just the way it should be with ample clams and clam flavor. The Pizza is amazing and I love that they have my favorite cup n curl pepperoni. The buttermilk fried chicken sandwich was a great portion, crunchy coating and juicy inside. Servers are great and very attentive to all tables. Great place to go!

The Chart Room

4.4

4.4 (452)

$31 to $50

American

Bar Harbor

About the restaurant

Locally owned and operated for over thirty years, the Chart Room Restaurant offers an array of fresh seafood, steaks and more. Try the Macadamia Nut Crusted Halibut while enjoying the expansive views of Frenchman's Bay in Hulls Cove. Nestled along the water's edge just two miles from the heart of Bar Harbor, the Chart Room is a classic Maine seafood dining experience that is a favorite of visitors and locals alike! With a full bar, plenty of outdoor seating, cozy tables for two as well as space for your large group gathering, the Chart Room has it all. Enjoy local oysters and cocktails while seated at our new pier, or dine inside on a 12oz prime rib while overlooking the changing tide. We take a limited amount of reservations so that way walk in guests are still able to join us. Our last lunch and dinner of the season will be on October 27th.

Top review

Raymond

Dined 6 days ago

EXCELLENT meal for both of us!!! The Lobster Carbonara was to die for!!! The Halibut was DELICIOUS!!! Great Service!!!

McKay's Public House

4.5

4.5 (680)

$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!

Top review

Patrick

Dined 5 days ago

Great food great service great setting. Would recommend to anyone.

Discover more

Popular dish

Fish & Chips

Popular dish

Truffled Seafood Risotto

Popular dish

Brussels Sprouts

The Oxford House Inn

4.4

4.4 (1195)

$31 to $50

American

Fryeburg

About the restaurant

The Oxford House Inn & Restaurant, a traditional Maine Bed and Breakfast and Full Service Country Inn. Offering visitors to the Mt. Washington Valley and Maine's Western Lakes Region four beautifully appointed guest rooms, a full service restaurant, and pub. Reservations are highly recommended. During high seasons we fill up fast with limited dining space.
The home was built in 1913 by renowned architect John Calvin Stevens. His signature Mission style architecture, frames the ever changing mountain view vista. The venues home style and eclectic menu items along with charming New England hospitality seem to compliment each guests experience. The long established The Oxford House Inn and restaurant have been an exceptional dining and lodging destination for decades.
Stop on in or return for a visit, stay with us or grab a bite. We look forward to seeing you. Thank you. Mike & Lill

Top review

John

Dined 2 days ago

Very friendly staff, beautiful views of the mountains, and excellent cocktails and food…we’ll gladly return!

Discover more

Popular dish

Grilled Filet Mignon

Popular dish

GRILLED FILET MIGNON (GF)

Clay Hill Farm

4.5

4.5 (2709)

$31 to $50

American

Ogunquit

About the restaurant

Originally built in 1780 as a working farm, Clay Hill Farm is a classically renovated restaurant and special occasion venue nestled amidst 10 private acres of rolling lawns, protected woodlands, and colorful gardens. The first restaurant in the country to be certified as a wildlife habitat and bird sanctuary, Clay Hill Farm is passionate about locally-sourced food and the natural beauty of Maine. Live music nightly. Award-winning food & service. Seasonal live theater and themed events. Picture-perfect rehearsal dinners & welcome parties. Corporate dinners and private parties.

Top review

KenVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Amazing food and amazing service. Always a pleasure.

The Burleigh

4.6

4.6 (878)

$31 to $50

American

Kennebunkport

About the restaurant

Experience culinary excellence at The Burleigh, a delightful tavern-style restaurant located at the Kennebunkport Inn, named in honor of its original owner. Revel in the inviting ambiance, featuring warm red walls and polished wood that create a cozy dining atmosphere. Treat your taste buds to a diverse menu that includes locally sourced seafood, hearty burgers, and innovative cocktails. Enjoy elevated pub fare with delicious gluten-free and vegan options expertly prepared by Chef John Shaw. For an unforgettable dining experience in the heart of Kennebunkport, visit The Burleigh.

Discover The Burleigh Botanical Bar: Step into The Burleigh Botanical Bar and immerse yourself in a whimsical oasis adorned with organic florals, herbs, and candlelit charm. Relish herbaceous spring cocktails and delightful bites in this enchanting botanical haven, open until September 1st.

Open Wednesday-Sunday 4-8 PM. OpenTable Reservations are for the dining room only.

Top review

Kyle

Dined on Jul 12, 2025

Amazing food, amazing environment, amazing staff.

Thames Landing

4.4

4.4 (82)

$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.

Top review

jennifer

Dined 7 days ago

This was our first visit and we were pleased. Great service and good timing between cocktails and meal service. Food was well prepared and presented. Overall, a nice addition to the Portland dining scene.

Explore Diners' Choice best of Maine

Explore more Diners' Choice lists