22 of the Best Seasonal Maine Restaurants You Need to Visit for a Delicious Meal

There's something exciting about a Maine restaurant opening for the season.

Maybe it's because you've been waiting out the cold winter weather for the day you can bite into a delicious lobster roll or super pumped for a meal while overlooking a gorgeous waterfront view.

These places are more than just the food. They are about the experience, and only being open for a few months adds that extra level of celebration.

Seasonal Restaurants in Maine

There are so many wonderful places serving up pure seasonal tastiness.

Whether it’s an iconic spot like Bob's Clam Shack in Kittery, a farm-to-table gem like The Well at Jordan’s Farm in Cape Elizabeth, or the numerous food options at Congdon’s After Dark food truck park in Wells, these places are full of flavor and charm and are just pure Maine.

Let's take a look at 22 of the best spots to hit up for the season in the Pine Tree State.

Is there a favorite on the list? You might just be surprised to know you could wind up running into a celeb when you visit one of these spots.

Celebrities in Maine

Most recently, Seth Rogen hit up Mabel's Lobster Claw in Kennebunkport and The Clam Shack in Kennebunk.

In 2024, Martha Stewart was at Bob's Clam Hut in Kittery, eating fried clams and scallops.

Even further back, Lionel Richie and Tom Cruise were getting some food at Red's Eats in Wisscasset.

So not only are you going to get fresh lobsters, oysters, clams, and more, you might just bump into someone pretty famous, too.

It's time to soak up the sun and enjoy some of the best Maine has to offer, one amazing bite at a time. Ready to go visit?