Dining

Midcoast Maine is made up many coastal towns including Camden, Rockland, and Rockport. During your stay don’t miss out on food Maine is famous for such as lobster, chowders, whoopies pies, blueberry anything, and more.  We have a hunger for great food, fantastic restaurants, and a passion for sustainable agriculture that rivals any urban area. 

Here’s a sampling of a few noteworthy restaurants that have helped make Camden and the Midcoast area a true “foodie” destination.

Long Grain – Long Grain calls its cuisine “honest food” meaning they use seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Thai and Vietnamese street food, fare served in small eateries in Singapore and meals on dinner tables in Indonesia and Japan can all be found here.

Primo – Chef Melissa Kelly (only two-time female chef JBF winner) – After 20 seasons, numerous awards, recognitions and two other locations, Primo — in Rockland Maine — has matured into what Chef Melissa Kelly calls a “Full Circle Kitchen…” the ultimate farm to table experience.

Fresh & Co. – Fresh believes in comfortable settings with no pretentious elements, in honest, interesting and fulfilling food, in ingredients that are more important than recipes, in honoring the farmer and the fisherman, in treating our staff as family, in an informal but sophisticated service, in having fun! 

Peter Ott’s – Traveling with his father—a chef, food critic, and culinary arts instructor for well over 50 years—Peter learned an appreciation for hard work and quality food made from scratch. Peter can still be found in the restaurant on a nightly basis, either behind the line or stepping out to the dining room to greet his patrons.

Waterfront – The Waterfront balances the basics with the innovative styles of cooking, bringing goodness to your table. Waterfront buys from area fishermen and farmers, hire the local kids, and stay open year round as a place for the winter hardy to gather by the fireplace. Experience a restaurant that has been part of the mid coast for thirty five years!

Franny’s Bistro believes that each meal is an emotional experience, sparking sights, smells, and sounds from one’s personal memories.

Buttermilk Kitchen Our mission is to nurture customers with wholesome local food and a smile

But, food doesn’t always involve a restaurant Grab a lobster roll at one of the many lobster shacks, like McLoons Lobster Shack, or a sandwich to go at Camden Deli for your day’s excursions. From fancy to casual, with so many options there’s something for every palate and every budget.