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     Restaurants


                                  Chase’s Daily
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      PRICE CATEGORIES
      For a three course meal for one with half   MAP Q3  •  96 Main St, Belfast
      a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal),   •  207 338 0555  •  Open Tue–Sat B, L,
      taxes and extra charges.  Sun brunch  •  $
                              Back-to-the-land farmers launched
      $ under $40  $$ $40–$65  $$$ over $65
                              this high quality combined bakery,
                              restaurant, and art gallery.
         Dockside
     1
         MAP N6  •  22 Harris Island Rd,
     York  •  207 363 2868  •  Closed Nov–
     May  •  $$
     An island location in York Harbor
     makes fish the natural dish, from
     haddock, cod, and lobster to diver
     scallops and clams from nearby
     beds. Bouillabaisse of Maine seafood
     is always a good bet.
         Eventide Oyster Co
     2                        Neons light up Moody’s Diner
         MAP N4  •  86 Middle St,
                                  Moody’s Diner
     Portland  •  207 774 8538  •  Open L, D   7
     daily  •  $$                 MAP Q3  •  1885 Rte 1,
     Favored by hipsters, this eatery   Waldoboro  •  207 832 7785  •  Open B,
     serves an array of fresh oysters    L, D daily  •  $
     and other local delicacies of the    Vacationers and Mainers rub elbows
     sea. An extensive wine list and craft    in this iconic diner. Try the blueberry
     beers are on offer here.   muffins, or the turkey dinner
                              followed by walnut pie.
         Primo Restaurant
     3                            Fore Street
         MAP Q3  •  2 S Main St,
                                  MAP N4  •  288 Fore St,
     Rockland  •  207 596 0770  •  Closed L,   8
     Tue, ring for winter hours  •  $$$  Portland  •  207 775 2717  •  Closed L
     The chef here conjures up culinary   •  Reservations essential  •  $$
     wonders from mostly home-grown   Sample the wildly popular wood-
     produce – even Brussels sprouts get   oven roasted mussels from a menu
     to be stars in season.   built largely around local ingredients.
         White Barn Inn
                                  Rupununi
     4                        9
                                  MAP R3  •  119 Maine St, Bar
         MAP N5  •  37 Beach Ave,
     Kennebunkport  •  207 967 2321    Harbor  •  207 288 2886  •  Closed
     •  Closed L  •  Reservations essential;   Nov–Apr  •  $$
     jacket required for men  •  $$$   This American bar and grill has
     Two 1820s barns make a surprisingly   steaks and burgers for landlubbers
     elegant and restful space in which to   and lobster for seafood fans.
     enjoy the four-course tasting menu.   Natalie’s
         Vignola Cinque Terre
     5                        0
                                  MAP Q3  •  Camden Harbour
                              Inn, 83 Bay View St, Camden  •  207
         MAP N4  •  10 Dana St, Portland
     •  207 772 1330  •  Open L, D Mon–Fri,   236 7008  •  Closed L  •  $$$
     D Sat–Sun  •  $$         Penobscot Bay seafood and local
     Much of the organic produce that   produce underpin the elegant con-
     goes into the spectacular Ligurian   temporary regional cooking, offered
     dishes is grown on a nearby farm.  in 3-course and 7-course menus.
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