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Best Comfort Food in Maine
Red's Eats is one of Best Comfort Food in Maine.

1. Red's Eats

7.5
16 Water St (at Main St.), Wiscasset, ME
Seafood Restaurant · 93 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: The best lobster roll on Earth is served at an extremely humble shack known as Red's Eats. Red's is a legend among lobster lovers, so the wait in line can be up to an hour. Read more.

Fat Boy Drive-In is one of Best Comfort Food in Maine.

2. Fat Boy Drive-In

8.5
111 Bath Rd, Brunswick, ME
Burger Joint · 30 tips and reviews

From AwayFrom Away: Skip the frozen french fries and fill your car with plain cheeseburgers, topped with grilled onions, served carside by friendly carhops, in this 50+ year old Brunswick institution. Open seasonally.

Big G's Deli is one of Best Comfort Food in Maine.

3. Big G's Deli

8.9
581 Benton Ave, Winslow, ME
Deli · 25 tips and reviews

Visit MaineVisit Maine: Great (literally HUGE) sandwiches, whoopie pies and more can be found here for a very reasonable price. 1/2 a sandwich is usually enough for one person.

4. OTTO

8.7
225 Congress St, Portland, ME
Pizzeria · 37 tips and reviews

Mario M.Mario Moretto: Here's the thing: There is cheaper pizza in Portland. But this place gets my vote for quality of the slice for price paid. All slices are $3.50.

Dolphin Marina & Restaurant is one of Best Comfort Food in Maine.

5. Dolphin Marina & Restaurant

8.8
515 Basin Point Rd, Harpswell, ME
Seafood Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

Charlie B.Charlie Butt: Best chowder ever. Hands down.

Nosh Kitchen Bar is one of Best Comfort Food in Maine.

6. Nosh Kitchen Bar

8.5
551 Congress St (at Oak St), Portland, ME
Bar · Downtown Portland · 87 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Adam tries the Apocalypse Now, and you should too! As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation.

Frosty's Donuts & Coffee Shop is one of Best Comfort Food in Maine.

7. Frosty's Donuts & Coffee Shop

7.8
54 Maine St, Brunswick, ME
Donut Shop · 13 tips and reviews

scott b.scott bisson: The best donuts in the world, don't forget to try the cinnamon buns (they are huge) or the twists

8. Beale Street BBQ

215 Water St, Bath, ME
BBQ Joint · 15 tips and reviews

Michael L.Michael Lemont: Awesome BBQ and some creative takes on dishes incorporating BBQ! As an alternative to the wait for the small dining area on busy evenings try ordering take-out; you can order smoked meats by the pound

Gelato Fiasco is one of Best Comfort Food in Maine.

9. Gelato Fiasco

9.2
74 Maine St (btw Lincoln & Gilman), Brunswick, ME
Dessert Shop · 37 tips and reviews

Visit MaineVisit Maine: Great seasonal flavors so be sure to come back often and don't be shy about mixing flavors; a scoop of this and a scoop of that = delish!

Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound is one of Best Comfort Food in Maine.

10. Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound

8.5
1237 Bar Harbor Rd, Trenton, ME
Seafood Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews

Trenton Bridge Lobster PoundTrenton Bridge Lobster Pound: Look for our cookers and sign right on your way to Acadia

The Liberal Cup Public House & Brewery is one of Best Comfort Food in Maine.

11. The Liberal Cup Public House & Brewery

9.4
115 Water St, Hallowell, ME
Brewery · 38 tips and reviews

Visit MaineVisit Maine: Excellent house-made beers on tap. Not sure what to order? Get a sampler paddle! The beer & cheese soup changes daily, providing yet another reason to stop in! Anything beer battered is good.

The Clam Shack is one of Best Comfort Food in Maine.

12. The Clam Shack

8.3
2 Western Ave, Kennebunk, ME
Seafood Restaurant · 100 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: Although it has clam in its name, come here for lobster rolls. Served on a toasted hamburger bun, the filling is made from just-out-of-the-shell meat that's iced down. Read more.

Geaghan's Restaurant And Pub is one of Best Comfort Food in Maine.

13. Geaghan's Restaurant And Pub

8.1
570 Main St (at Dutton St), Bangor, ME
Irish Pub · 43 tips and reviews

Shelley S.Shelley Sund: Best boneless wings on the planet...wild, mild or ouch! Also, check out their Beervana club. Different beer to taste (and rate) every week! Read more.

14. Moody's Diner

8.4
Rt. 1, Waldoboro, ME
Diner · 41 tips and reviews

Visit MaineVisit Maine: One of Maine's popular, classic diners - with award-winning fare!

The Steakhouse is one of Best Comfort Food in Maine.

15. The Steakhouse

8.3
1205 Post Rd, Wells, ME
Steakhouse · 28 tips and reviews

Christopher P.Christopher Puglia: This place is packed every night except Monday because they are closed. Why? The steaks are simply the best you will have. The baked stuffed mushroom appetizer is excellent too.

Bagel Central is one of Best Comfort Food in Maine.

16. Bagel Central

8.5
33 Central St, Bangor, ME
Bagel Shop · 37 tips and reviews

William D.William Davis: Try Bagel Central's flavored cream cheeses. Or Lox. Or anything — it's all good.

Benkay Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar is one of Best Comfort Food in Maine.

17. Benkay Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

7.9
2 India St (Commercial St.), Portland, ME
Sushi Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

Visit MaineVisit Maine: Sushi boats are gorgeous - bring some friends to share!

Coffee By Design is one of Best Comfort Food in Maine.

18. Coffee By Design

7.8
620 Congress St (Btwn High & Park St.), Portland, ME
Coffee Shop · Downtown Portland · 28 tips and reviews

Dark K.Dark Knight: No other coffee house in portland I as iconic or as intrinsic to the soul of this little arts city on the ocean. Enjoy because the coffee is as rich as its connection to the city.

19. Lucky Thai

7.3
25 Elm St (elm & Preble St.), Gorham, ME
Thai Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

Holly V.Holly Valero: Well known for great take out, Lucky Thai has the best crab rangoons I've ever had, and a really nice spicy pad Thai. Order 1 star up. If you normally order 2 star for heat, you'll probably want 3 st Read more.

Wasses is one of Best Comfort Food in Maine.

20. Wasses

8.6
2 N Main St, Rockland, ME
Hot Dog Joint · 14 tips and reviews

Sadea R.Sadea Ramsay: Have the chili cheese. Best hot dogs in nation. Seriously.

Duckfat is one of Best Comfort Food in Maine.

21. Duckfat

9.2
43 Middle St, Portland, ME
New American Restaurant · 228 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: For the true Duckfat experience, sit at a high-top and dip the famous potato sticks in truffle ketchup or curry mayo. Wash them down with the Duckfat Original Milkshake.

Wei-Li is one of Best Comfort Food in Maine.

22. Wei-Li

7.1
945 Center St, Auburn, ME
Chinese Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews
Jimmy the Greek's Restaurant is one of Best Comfort Food in Maine.

23. Jimmy the Greek's Restaurant

6.6
215 Saco Ave, Old Orchard Beach, ME
Greek Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews

Lynn R.Lynn Reed: Wood fired pizza and dozens of beers on tap.

The Great Impasta is one of Best Comfort Food in Maine.

24. The Great Impasta

7.1
42 Maine St, Brunswick, ME
Italian Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

David B.David Burley: Despite the cliche name the food is really good!

25. The Sea Basket

7.6
303 Bath Rd, Wiscasset, ME
Seafood Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Louise F.Louise Foley: Make the stop the food is great and the lobster stew is to die for

Wicked Whoopies is one of Best Comfort Food in Maine.

26. Wicked Whoopies

621 Maine Ave, Farmingdale, ME
Dessert Shop · 3 tips and reviews