Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Maine

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Natalie's at Camden Harbour Inn

4.8

4.8 (1663)

$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

Bret

Dined on Aug 30, 2024

Natalie's is our go-to spot for celebrating big events. And it's a big event every time we go there. Even though we go there with the highest of expectations, our expectations are always exceeded. We always get the Chef's Tasting Menu and put ourselves in Chef Ochoa's good hands and the hands of his excellent staff. We just celebrated both our Birthdays and our 41st Anniversary (they fall within a 12-day period). Every course was unlike anything we'd ever had before, and we've been dining that Boston's, New York's, and Midcoast Maine's finest for decades. If you have something big to celebrate, you can't do better than Natalie's!

Bird & Co.

4.8

4.8 (249)

$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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Winthrop

Dined on Aug 23, 2024

Bird and co is always a great time. It is one of our local favorites.

Cliff House - Terrace

4.8

4.8 (45)

$50 and over

Seafood

Cape Neddick

About the restaurant

Join us on The Terrace for fresh tastes and refreshing sips under the sun. There is no better way to enjoy the bounties of our Maine waters than while taking in unparalleled views of the great Atlantic. Relax, soak in the salt air, and enjoy small plates, a creative raw bar menu, rotating daily Maines, seasonal cocktails, local brews, and perfectly paired wines. Open seasonally, The Terrace is a fully outdoor dining experience offering traditional and innovative seafood dishes. Reservations are required by calling 207-361-6277.*

*Please note that reservations for The Terrace are weather dependent and do not guarantee a table indoors elsewhere at Cliff House Maine in the event of inclement weather.

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Thomas

Dined 4 days ago

Worth the drive from York, ME or wherever you are. The view is breath taking and the Terrace has a full view of the ocean. We had the warm lobster roll and the was to die for and our waiter was OUTSTANDING.

Kanu

4.7

4.7 (1126)

$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.

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Miles

Dined on Aug 28, 2024

It was a bit too cool to eat on the roof terrace so we ate in the main restaurant. Service by Morgan and others was terrific and food ( we both had the pork chop) was outstanding, the best I have experienced anywhere. Prosecco was absolutely fine and tiramisu was very tasty. A very, very nice evening out

The Chart Room at Black Point Inn

4.4

4.4 (400)

$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.

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Dean

Dined 1 day ago

We had lobster and shrimp. Or wait staff was great. Wine was good. Thank you.

McKay's Public House

4.4

4.4 (564)

$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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Russ & Dee

Dined 3 days ago

As always one of our favorites. Menu choices galore. Efficient caring service. Quality preparation and flavor. Mussels, salad, meatloaf, painkillers and great carrot cake. Slightly disappointed there was no monkfish, neither in the chowder nor cioppino so I chose otherwise. Definitely a must try. We’ve enjoyed McKay’s for better than 2 years. So glad the 1896 structure was moved rather than torn down! Imagine the lost history.

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Popular dish

Fish & Chips

Popular dish

Truffled Seafood Risotto

Popular dish

Brussels Sprouts

The Chart Room

4.4

4.4 (356)

$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.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Our server, Andrew was very attentive. The food was incredible. There were 4 of us and two had lobster which was the best we had. I had lobster newberg which was tasty. Also consumed was seafood alfredo. Again, very good.

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4.4

4.4 (374)

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Lincolnville

About the restaurant

The Whale's Tooth Pub, open year-round, is one of Maine's most popular gastro pubs, where it's all about the food, mixology and personal service! Nestled between Camden and Belfast, the Whale’s Tooth Pub is located on 400 feet of beautiful oceanfront in Lincolnville, voted among the top 20 most picturesque towns in the United States according to Outdoor Magazine. Using fresh ingredients from farm and sea, we passionately serve delicious pub fare, including our famous Fish 'n Chips, voted top 10 in Maine by Best Things Maine! We also delight with elevated seasonal specials and tempting craft cocktails! We hope you enjoy our unique culinary twist, served inside a 1777 classic English pub with a priceless view, and a huge roaring fire during the winter!
We gladly accept online reservations for parties up to 15 Guests through our Reservations button on our website or through Open Table. The Whale’s Tooth Pub is located at 2531 Atlantic Highway in Lincolnville, Maine.

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Joannevip

Dined 3 days ago

We had the Irish Nachos which we devoured. Then we had the Fish and Chips. The batter was so crispy and tasty. Plus the portions are huge.

The Nor'Easter Pound & Market

4.4

4.4 (185)

$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 save outdoor tables for reservations due to 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! SAVED ROOM FOR WALK INS!

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Allisonvip

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

The meal was incredible, especially the ratatouille tart, fish tacos, and the blueberry pie for dessert. Our waitress was wonderful and attentive, and so were the host staff from rhetorical moment we walked in. Highly recommend!

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Popular dish

Lobster Cocktail

Stripers - Kennebunkport

3.3

3.3 (911)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Kennebunkport

About the restaurant

Stripers Waterside Restaurant is a laid-back casual eatery specializing in sustainably & locally sourced fare. We bring the freshest seafood available, bought only from local purveyors, alongside eclectic classics like our Smashburger, Chicago style Italian beef, and upscale bar snacks from Executive Chef Trustan Hamilton.
So come enjoy our beautiful riverside lawn, complete with fire pits and Adirondack chairs. Our dining room & bar are also lined completely with glass doors, so every table has a view. We change our menu often along with the short growing seasons, so always be on the lookout for your new favorite dish!

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Richvip

Dined on Sep 1, 2024

Our server was very nice, food was good and the view is amazing, thank you!

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