The Blue Hill Peninsula is a bountiful area of Maine, and it has the award-winning restaurants to prove it. From local favorite eateries and Maine lobster shacks to nationally renowned bakeries and pizzerias and even multi-coursed extravaganzas, you’re sure to find some of the most delicious bites while you visit.
Castine has several dining options—not to mention our own farm-to-table restaurant & pub—but if you’re looking for even more, check out some of our favorite dining experiences below.
The Pentagöet Pub, Castine—Castiner’s favorite place to eat, offering comforting farm-to-table Maine fare & cocktails
Compass Rose Books & Ebee’s Sweets, Castine—our favorite place for breakfast pastries, sweets & coffee, not to mention a fabulous curation of books
Danny Murphy’s Pub, Castine—super casual Irish pub with pub fare, brews on tap, and pizza
Castine Market, Castine—our local corner store now under new ownership, offering fresh lunches to-go
Safe Harbor, Castine—our town’s favorite little seafood shack, perfect for a bite on the harbor
Dennett’s at the Wharf, Castine—the town’s go-to lobster shack with cocktail service
Tinder Hearth, Brooksville—NY Times recommended breads, pastries & pizza that can rival the best in the nation, reservation required!
Bagaduce Lunch, Penobscot—the James Beard American Classic-awarded lobster shack and fried food mecca, a local favorite
Strong Brewing, Sedgwick—excellent brews, pizza, and more in a relaxing outdoor environment
Roaring Lion Farm, Sedgwick—a beautiful and delicious family-run farm stand with seasonal offerings
Barncastle, Blue Hill—unique & inventive Alsatian cuisine plus incredible charcuterie offered by friends of the Pentagöet
Arborvine, Blue Hill—heightened farm-to-table dining (our favorite dish is the crispy duck), reservation required!
Provender, Ellsworth—top-rated restaurant with innovative dishes, reservations required!
Fogtown Brewing, Ellsworth—fantastic brewery with very tasty pizza on select nights
Airline Brewery, Ellsworth—English pub-style brewery with pub food to match, don’t miss the sticky toffee pudding
Casa Jalisco, Ellsworth—authentic, and truly delicioso, Mexican cuisine in Maine, operated by a Mexican family
Serendib, Ellsworth—surprising Indian and Sri Lankan cuisine that is worth the stop
44 North Coffee, Deer Isle—quite possibly the best coffee in all of Maine
Whale’s Rib Tavern, Deer Isle—top chef-worthy dishes in a convivial atmosphere, reservations suggested
Fin & Fern, Stonington—Maine comfort food, seafood, and pasta, reservations required!
Aragosta at Goose Cove, Stonington—go for happy hour or splurge for their award-winning tasting menu, reservations required!
Verona Island Wine & Bistro, Bucksport—brand-new bistro in a friendly environment
Homeport Tavern, Searsport—live music & delicious eats
Hey Sailor & Starboard Lounge, Searsport—the place to eat, drink, and be merry with excellent Mexican food, pizza, craft cocktails, and live entertainment!
Rio’s Spiked Cafe, Searsport—“deliciously different,” super unique dishes
Young’s Lobster Pound, Belfast—our favorite lobster pound in Maine with everything to whole-steamed lobsters and fresh Maine delicacies!
Dos Gatos, Belfast—speakeasy-style cocktail & tacos bar
Marshall Wharf, Belfast—casual fare & fantastic brews
