Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Maine

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Maine? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Novio's

5.0

5 (938)

$50 and over

Bistro

Bangor

About the restaurant

Novio’s is an inspired bistro offering a small and selective menu that includes items that are representative of the education, training, travels and experiences of our team. We feature meats & seafood and produce from local farms, fisherman and other purveyors. The menu offers vegetarian and gluten free options, beautiful soups and salads, and fresh pasta. Novio’s offers a full service bar that showcases an elegant yet approachable wine list, craft beers, and signature cocktails and an extensive scotch & bourbon list. Items on the menu change often as our team becomes inspired by the stories of experiences had by our guests. While guests seated at tables and booths order from the four course menu with an optional wine pairing guests that book reservations at the bar have an option of ordering à la carte.

Top review

Nicole

Dined 7 days ago

Delicious food, extraordinary cocktails and cool atmosphere! The lamb lollypops were to die for! We will be back!

The Tarratine

5.0

5 (629)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Bangor

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Tarratine. We focus on providing an elegant yet approachable experience for our community. Created with skill and passion, the menu features an exciting array of seafood, streak, and signature items from our Executive Chef and his culinary team. This is within our historic gentlemen's social club, built-in 1907. Our spacious venue allows for individual experiences in various spaces, including our rooftop terrace. The Tarratine provides a variety of spirits, cocktails, local brews on tap, and an approachable wine list.

Parties of 12 - 18 guests will be offered a reduced restaurant menu.
Parties with 19+ guests, please call us at 207-992-4090, and someone will love to talk to you about your special night.
We allow you to bring in a cake from state-licensed bakeries; a $5 per person cutting fee will be added to the final bill.

Due to the historic nature of the building, our upper levels are not handicap accessible.

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Lucinda

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent food Excellent service Excellent restaurant Need I say more.

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Popular dish

Halibut

White Barn Inn

4.9

4.9 (2380)

$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.

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AniVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Beautiful restaurant, amazing food and excellent service. Perfect way to celebrate a special occasion.

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Experience

Traditional Maine Lobster Bake

Experience

Traditional Maine Lobster Bake

Experience

Traditional Maine Lobster Bake

Natalie's at Camden Harbour Inn

4.9

4.9 (1747)

$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

Cristian

Dined 1 day ago

We dined at Natalie’s for our annual anniversary dinner, and this time brought our 13 year old who has a number of life-threatening food allergies. Not only did the chef/kitchen accommodate with alterations to a variety of a la carte menu items, but also with several safe amuse-bouche items. All three of us enjoyed an amazing meal thoughtfully and deliciously prepared. Additionally, all staff members were friendly, kind, and attentive. In short, we had an excellent experience!

Magnus on Water

4.9

4.9 (323)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

Biddeford

About the restaurant

Magnus on Water is a cocktail bar and restaurant that features Peruvian-inspired comfort food from Chef Rafael Zimmerman. Bar Director Brian Catapang helms the Pinnacle Award winning cocktail program at Magnus, with rotating, seasonal drinks to compliment the big flavors of Raf's food. Sustainability is paramount to us, and we work with farmers & fisherman who are respectful of Mother Earth, while working diligently to minimize waste.

Our space is polished, but still intimate and cozy, and in the summer Magnus on Water has a large outdoor patio, complete with gardens and fire pits. We also have a private dining room for large parties and are available for full or partial event rentals.

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colleen

Dined 4 days ago

Absolutely amazing- service, food, drink- every bit of it was perfection.

Earth at Hidden Pond

4.8

4.8 (3573)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Kennebunkport

About the restaurant

Indulge in an unforgettable dining adventure at Earth, one of Maine's top restaurants. Nestled among balsam and birch trees, Earth embodies community, connecting exceptional cuisine with dedicated farmers and foragers.

Our farm-to-table menu celebrates locally-sourced ingredients, including meats, seafood, and vegetables from our organic gardens. Crafted by Chef Justin Owen, each dish boasts distinct, handcrafted flavors.

For intimate gatherings, reserve the Potting Shed for up to six guests or the Painting Shed for up to 12 (food & beverage minimum required, call to reserve).

Note: Table reservation durations: 2 hours for parties of two, 2.5 hours for parties of four or more. Walk-ins currently unavailable. Check for new openings regularly.

Top review

Howard

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

A wonderful prix fixe experience with great food and even better service! Already reserved for August to take a new couple of friends there.

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The Tiller Restaurant at Cliff House

4.8

4.8 (1203)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Ogunquit

About the restaurant

*Please note: We do not accept parties larger than 8 in our main dining room (10 in our private dining room).

Rediscover Maine dining. Native ingredients honor Maine’s indelible heritage. By partnering with local fisherman, farmers, distillers, and ranchers, The Tiller Restaurant combines the region’s distinctive culture and tradition with culinary innovation and sustainable practices for authentic and nuanced dining experiences.

Upscale contemporary design meets with charming rustic elements, combined with a bright and inviting dining destination surrounded by ocean views suspended over the cliffs. Seasonal breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus are prepared with farm-fresh local produce, line-caught fish, hand cut meats, and homemade recipes passed down from generation to generation.

During the month of August, the restaurant will have limited availability for non-resort guests.

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GarrettVIP

Dined 1 day ago

The Tiller has a nice mix of breakfast and lunch items on the brunch menu. Stir it up with good service and an unbeatable view and it's a winner for sure!

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LOBSTER & CORN CHOWDER

Reading Room Restaurant at The Bar Harbor Inn

4.7

4.7 (2090)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Bar Harbor

About the restaurant

The Reading Room offers guests of the Bar Harbor Inn, visitors to Bar Harbor, and our dearly loved regulars a distinguished fine dining experience overlooking Frenchman Bay.

Serving breakfast and dinner daily, the Reading Room is a one of a kind dining experience. Delectable local Maine cuisine and attentive service are surpassed only by the magnificent panoramic ocean views.

Start your evening with locally farmed oysters while deciding between our signature Beef Short Ribs or Filet and Lobster Tail fresh from the boats on the Harbor. Linger over a slice of Maine Blueberry Pie while you enjoy a crafted cocktail and soft piano music.

Smart casual attire is preferred, but not required. We do not accept parties exceeding 6 people. Please note that we are not able to guarantee tables by the window.

We look forward to seeing you!

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JudyVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful experience. Food, service and view were fabulous.

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4.6

4.6 (298)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Portland

About the restaurant

Bringing some LA vibes to the northeast. REGARDS draws inspiration from the diverse food culture of Los Angeles. We highlight flavor profiles from Japan and Mexico with the freshest of Maine produce and products.

The menu at REGARDS has bright, zippy ceviches and crudos, rich tamales, plump Argentinian shrimp tacos, along with mezcal cured hamachi collars, crab rice and grilled cabbage with caesar.

Clarified lime margaritas with eucalyptus or our gin and sotol martinis with hibiscus pair with our adventurous menu. We pour natural wine and have a large selection of curated mezcals and tequilas.

A place for us and for you. Might not make sense, but it sure is delicious. Across the street from Reny's. Nearby Maine College of Art, Portland Stage Company, State Theatre, Empire Comedy Club and Blue Jazz Club.

**The 50 Best New Restaurants of 2022, Bon Appetit**
**Plate Magazine Chef's To Watch, 2023**
**Star Chef New England, 2023**

Top review

Andrew

Dined on Jun 24, 2025

Excellent, inventive food. Nice service, nice people. Thanks.

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4.3

4.3 (664)

$31 to $50

American

Kennebunkport

About the restaurant

LITTLE BARN
Simply executed, yet expertly prepared, the flavorful and approachable dishes at the Little Barn bring the local Maine farmstead and fisheries to the table. It is a fantastic way to experience the amazing food and service for which the White Barn Restaurant is known.

Enjoy our Provisions menu, featuring ever changing local favorites. Our culinary team comes to work at the The White Barn Restaurant and they comes to play in the Little Barn.

Mood is relaxed and casual.

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Ken

Dined 6 days ago

Another amazing experience at Little Barn. Our server, Patrick, was awesome. And Hugo stopped by our table to welcome us, by name, which is always a nice touch. Just love it every time we come. Highly recommended for a guaranteed excellent meal and exceptional service.

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Popular dish

Heritage Chicken Pot Pie

Popular dish

Lobster Cobb Salad

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