{"id":48069,"date":"2014-07-22T12:48:12","date_gmt":"2014-07-22T16:48:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=48069"},"modified":"2025-09-02T02:58:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T06:58:50","slug":"best-places-to-eat-in-maine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/48069\/best-places-to-eat-in-maine\/","title":{"rendered":"Gourmet Getaways: Best Places to Eat in Coastal Maine"},"content":{"rendered":"

Maine may be best known for its stunning coastline, but its food scene is a gourmet’s Paradise. The food community prioritizes sourcing from local farmers and fishermen, so freshness and authentic flavors are prized. Here are three of our favorite Coastal Maine eateries. <\/p>\n

Rockland<\/h2>\n

The Eats \"Primo\"

Upstairs, the vibe is cooler and more casual, the kitchen open. Think rustic trattoria<\/i>, with farmstead cheeses and hanging cured meats as edible eye candy. The menu is based on what the garden and farm offer on the specific day. Kelly\u2019s seminal influence was her Italian grandmother, so prepare your palate for Mediterranean influences. An infusion of booze is an excellent starting point. The Bitter Truth utilizes Primo\u2019s own honey along with Makers Mark, Domaine du Canton and fresh-squeezed blood orange juice. Salads appear like works of art, accented with fresh flowers. The kitchen\u2019s nimble touch with just-caught seafood is legendary. Kelly knows how to wield a butcher\u2019s knife, so expect nose-to-tail temptations. Open May-December. While Primo is closed during the winter, check out  Maine Restaurant Week<\/a> in March.<\/p>\n

The Digs \"LimeRock

The Directions <\/strong>See oM\u2019s guide for transportation to Boston<\/a>. Concord Coach Lines<\/a> leaves from Boston\u2019s South Station and drops you off at the Maine State Ferry Terminal in Rockland four hours later.<\/p>\n

Stonington<\/h2>\n

\"Aragosta\"

The view from the deck is beyond perfect, so keep your fingers crossed that the weather will cooperate for outdoor dining. The menu is always evolving, but Finigan’s house-made charcuterie is a constant and shouldn\u2019t be missed. The oysters are hyper-local and unbeatably fresh. Gossamer sheets of hand-rolled pasta filled with Stonington lobster are the ravioli of your dreams. Open year round.<\/p>\n

The Digs \"Boyce\u2019s

The Directions <\/strong>Part of Stonington\u2019s appeal is its remoteness. The patient and persistent may arrive in Stonington without a personal vehicle. Concord Coach<\/a> from Boston to Bangor takes five hours. In Bangor, connect with the Bar Harbor-Bangor Shuttle<\/a> to Ellsworth. From Ellsworth, catch the Downeast Transportation bus to Stonington, which runs year round, but only on Friday. A swifter option is to rent a car in Bangor and drive to Stonington in about 90 minutes.<\/p>\n

Blue Hill<\/h2>\n

The Eats (and Drinks) \"Arborvine\"

Delectable desserts highlight local fruit, with a scoop of creamy hometown favorite Ice Cream Lady<\/a> adorning the top. The familial vibe combined with an elegant yet unpretentious air, remarkable food and attentive service make it worth the trip. Open year round and a special treat in winter, with the fireplaces ablaze.<\/p>\n

The Digs \"Blue

The Directions <\/strong>It takes effort for the committed car-free traveler to get to Blue Hill. Take Concord Coach Lines<\/a> from Boston to Bangor where you will switch to the Bar Harbor-Bangor Shuttle<\/a> to Ellsworth. Downeast Transportation offers limited commuter service from Ellsworth to Blue Hill, which does not operate in July or August. Renting a car in Bangor is a practical option.<\/p>\n

ExploreMaine.org is an excellent resource for car-free visits to Maine. For more information on planning your getaway, go to DowneastAcadia.com<\/a> and VisitMaine.com. <\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Photos: JP<\/a><\/em>, Chris Ford, Respective properties<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Maine may be best known for its stunning coastline, but its food scene is a gourmet’s Paradise. The food community prioritizes sourcing from local farmers and fishermen, so freshness and authentic flavors are prized. Here are three of our favorite Coastal Maine eateries.  Rockland The Eats Primo The secret of Primo is out, thanks to Chef […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":50,"featured_media":48101,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[784,747,776,777,364,781,774,780,748,316,782],"tags":[116,21,176,145,524,125,130,299,11257,133,282],"class_list":{"0":"post-48069","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-adventure-activity-2","8":"category-bus-2","9":"category-farms-food-drink","10":"category-fine-dining","11":"category-maine","12":"category-outdoor-dining","13":"category-restaurants-food-drink","14":"category-seafood-food-drink","15":"category-train-2","16":"category-weekend-getaways","17":"category-wine-food-drink","18":"tag-amtrak","19":"tag-beach","20":"tag-bed-and-breakfast","21":"tag-dining","22":"tag-farm-to-table","23":"tag-food","24":"tag-green","25":"tag-locally-sourced","26":"tag-maine-guide","27":"tag-outdoors","28":"tag-romantic"},"acf":[],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":48101,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/395648_640849675930785_767657140_n-e1503517052806-350x197.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48069","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/50"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=48069"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48069\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/48101"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48069"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=48069"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=48069"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}