Street and Co. is a Mediterranean, bistro-style, all-seafood restaurant with more than 30 years of experience, founded by Dana Street in 1989. They are in the center of Portland's Old Port neighborhood, only a block from the city's bustling working waterfront. Their chefs use the freshest seafood and the finest ingredients available from local vendors, fishermen, and organic farms to prepare the dishes. They provide a simple but inventive menu that emphasizes the use of locally sourced ingredients.

Their customized wine list perfectly matches the cuisine, and they provide some of the city's best cocktails. The menu in Street and Co. is the best you will find if you are a fan of fish, with lobster diavolo as the star and the day's freshest seafood as a supporting cast.

Address: 33 Wharf Street, Portland, Maine 04101
Phone: (207) 775 - 0887
Hours: 7 days a week for dinner, from 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Website: streetandcompany.net

Primo is the next name that Toplist would like to introduce to you. Primo in Rockland, Maine, has evolved into a "full circle kitchen", the ultimate farm-to-table experience, after 22 seasons, countless accolades and recognitions, and two other sites.

It does not get any more local than this when it comes to dining. Primo, a fifteen-year-old farm-to-table pioneer, allows you to nearly choose your own dinner by strolling around their farm behind the restaurant. Chickens and pigs may be seen, and you can see where their delicious salads come from thanks to two greenhouses and several acres of fruit. What they don't plant or produce themselves is sourced from nearby farmers. A charming old house with numerous rooms produces lovely, intimate dining places, a lounge/bar, and a gift shop, which serve as the setting for all of this culinary delight.

Address: 2 Main Street, Rockland, Maine 04841
Phone: 207 - 596 - 0770
Website: primorestaurant.com

The OTTO Pizza story begins with two chefs with vastly different culinary backgrounds who believe that pizza is a serious cuisine with the potential to transcend its "take-out chow" reputation by re-imagining the possibilities beyond red sauce and mozzarella. They are a growing, award-winning, independently-owned company with 20 sites in Massachusetts and Maine.

The fact is that OTTO pizza is absolutely great. They are distinguished by their thin, crispy crusts and unique toppings, including squash, cauliflower, mashed potatoes, and avocado. Traditional toppings like cheese, sausage, and pepperoni are also available, but they taste like nothing else you have ever had. Salads, wine, and beer can be served alongside the main course, but pizza is the headliner. The two OTTO locations in Portland have rich old woods and antique tin ceilings, and each has its own distinct character.

Address: 250 Read St, Portland, ME 04103
Phone: (207) 358 - 7551
Hours: Monday - Sunday: 11:00 am to 10:00 pm
Website: ottoportland.com

Empire Chinese Kitchen is the next name on the list of the best restaurants in Maine. Their cuisine specializes in Dim Sum, a Chinese brunch consisting of exquisite dumplings and savory small plates meant to be shared and enjoyed leisurely. Traditional and modern Chinese soul cuisine is available on the menu, all of which are sourced locally to take advantage of Maine's incredible natural resources.

Empire Chinese Kitchen warmly invites you to join them in the authentic spirit of Dim Sum, for a hearty lunch shared with friends and family. Prepare to share your food since you will want to try every last bite that arrives at the table. Make sure to order something with eggplant as the main ingredient. It will undoubtedly be sublime. With an average 45-minute wait for a table on weekends, it is better to go for lunch, when you can typically be seated right away.

Address: 575 Congress St., Portland, ME 04101
Phone: 207 - 747 - 5063
Hours:

• Sunday and Monday: 11:30 am to 8:30 pm
• Tuesdays: closed
• Wednesday and Thursday: 11:30 am to 8:30 pm
• Friday and Saturday: 11:30 am to 9:00 pm

Website: portlandempire.com

Buck's Naked Barbeque is the next name on the list. Buck's smokes in an Ole Hickory Pit with locally sourced hardwoods including Oak, Apple, and Shag Bark Hickory three times a day to ensure your BBQ is fresh and flavorful. The smoke time varies depending on the meat, ranging from 3-4 hours for ribs or wings to 14 hours for brisket, which means they have some early risers arriving at 4 a.m. Their BBQ is dry-rubbed or 'Naked' with the sauce served separately.

Buck's Naked Barbeque illustrates that Maine is more than just lobster. To get you in the mood, start with a Bloody Mary with a huge beef or pork rib on top, then keep going. Ribs, chicken, brisket, pulled pork, and fried catfish dinners are served with your choice of sides. The noteworthy coleslaw, delicious cornbread, and surprisingly good Caesar salad are all recommended. On weekends, live music adds to the commotion, but it is all in good fun.

Address: 568 US-1, Freeport, ME 04032
Phone: (207) 865 - 0600
Hours: 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm every day, except Tuesday
Website: bucksnakedbbq.com

Harraseeket Lunch & Lobster Company, which has been serving lunch and dinner from May through October since 1970, is a family-owned and operated business. With an actual running fishing business, they are located on the lovely South Freeport waterfront in South Freeport, Maine. For locals and visitors alike, they are a local landmark.

For almost 40 years, the Coffin family has worked hard to retain a small-town family environment. Choose from a whole lobster with steamers and corn on the cob, a lobster roll, or a fried fish basket, all of which come with slaw and fries. If you prefer red meat, burgers are available in Harraseeket Lunch & Lobster. However, alcohol is not supplied, so bring your own beer or wine if you like.

Address: 36 Main Street, South Freeport, ME 04078
Phone: (207) 865 - 4888
Hours:

• Monday, Thursday and Sunday: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
• Friday and Saturday: 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
• Tuesday and Wednesday: closed

Website: harraseeketlunchandlobster.com

Frontier Café and Cinema is the next restaurant on the list today. Frontier offers more than simply food, as it is housed in a historic mill that also has two large antique malls and numerous open-to-the-public art studios. Frontier is a cinema, live performance and event venue, an art gallery, and a coffee and concession bar that caters to the arts and culture community. Take advantage of their cafe's offers, attend a scheduled event, browse their art gallery, or rent one of their multi-functional spaces for your own event. The brick walls of the vast interior display art by local professionals.

Local veggies and organic meats are featured prominently on a diverse menu of American cuisine. An in-house theater with indie films, live music, and comedy adds to the entertainment. You can also bring your food and beverages into the theater because there are tables available.

Address: 14 Maine St., Mill 3 Fort Andross, Brunswick, ME 04011
Phone: (207) 725 - 5222
Website: explorefrontier.com

The Maine Restaurant Association recognized James Walter of Five-O Shore Road as "Chef of the Year" for 2016. In a "foodie" state with a plethora of dining alternatives, that is quite a compliment. Every now and then, a restaurant emerges that better represents the character of a location than any other. In Ogunquit, a night out is defined by Five-O. Their service is well-paced, and their food is superb. They are sophisticated with high flair and always have a good time.

You can go to Five-O Shore Road for supper, brunch, or both. While catering to visitors can occasionally result in rushed service, the food is consistently excellent. By many accounts, the clam chowder is among the best you'll find anywhere. If you have to wait for a table, give the hostess your cell phone number and she will contact you while you explore the town's excellent stores and galleries.

Address: 50 Shore Road, Ogunquit, ME 03907
Phone: (207) 646 - 5001
Hours: Friday to Tuesday at 5:00 pm
Website: fiveorestaurant.com

Jordan Pond House, an Acadia National Park restaurant and shop with a long history stands on a hill overlooking a lovely lawn along Jordan Pond. Since 1893, when the first proprietor, Nellie McIntire, began baking and serving her famed popovers, guests have been enjoying the amazing views and dining at this location. They have been providing popovers and tea since then.

The famed Jordan Pond House popovers, which are prepared on the premises, lighten up a vast menu with all the usual suspects. The lobster stew and lobster roll are also excellent. Lunch on the grass, as well as a walkabout the grounds while you wait for your table, provide spectacular views. You'll probably have to wait a long time, as with all tourist hotspots in "America's Vacationland", giving you plenty of opportunities to browse the huge gift shop.

Address: 2928 Park Loop Rd, Seal Harbor, ME 04675

Phone: (207) 276 - 3781

Hours: Daily open from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

Website: jordanpondhouse.com