Best Seafood Restaurant in Maine Is Among the Best in America

This should come as no surprise, given how synonymous Maine and seafood are—but of course, we have some pretty great seafood!

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Mainers take their seafood so seriously, and that’s no exaggeration. If you asked 100 Mainers what their favorite seafood is, you’d probably get 100 different answers!

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So, with that in mind, how do we determine which seafood restaurant is the best in Maine, let alone one of the best in America?

Cheapism's report, ‘The Best Seafood Restaurant in Every State,’ was compiled by staff writer Wilder Shaw, who has over a decade of food-writing experience. Using reviews, expert opinions, and local reputation, the list highlights top seafood spots across the U.S., even in landlocked states.

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Now that we've covered that, which seafood restaurant in Maine is being recognized as one of the best in the country?

According to Cheapism and their report, ‘The Best Seafood Restaurant in Every State,’ their pick for the best seafood restaurant in Maine is Eventide Oyster Co. in Portland. Here's what Cheapism had to say about their selection:

The picturesque shores of Portland, Maine, have no shortage of incredible seafood, but for bright, fun, and modern versions of all your favorite classics, hit Eventide Oyster Co. The brown butter lobster rolls are famous for a reason.

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Of course, we can all think critically and understand that just because one publication calls a restaurant the ‘best’ doesn’t mean it’s the best for everyone.

Maine is packed with incredible seafood spots from top to bottom, offering something for every taste. Some other favorite restaurants include the Eagle's Nest in Brewer, The Porthole in Portland, and Robert’s Maine Grill in Kittery.

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Well, there you have it! According to Cheapism, Eventide Oyster Co. in Portland is not only the best seafood restaurant in Maine but also one of the best in America!

What do you think about Cheapism’s selection? Have you ever been, or would you have chosen a different restaurant? We’d love to hear from you! Join the conversation by messaging us on the app.

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The Best Restaurants in Downeast Maine for Lobster

So when your hungry out-of-state relatives or friends come to our great state, where do you take them for a mouth-watering lobster dinner?

The answer to that often asked question will be top of mind for a lot of Mainers this season, as thousands of tourists, relatives, and friends drive hundreds if not thousands of miles to take in the sights and eat what our state is most famous for, lobster.

Whether it's a lobster salad, in a hot dog roll, a broiled tail, thrown into a pot of boiling sea water, or god forbid, made into a lobster poutine, people near and far crave it, and as soon as they make it into this neck of the woods it'll be what they have for dinner that night.

While each of us already have a few favorite snack bars, take-outs, and restaurants in mind, it would be wrong of this author to pass along those personal suggestions. So, we're going to rely on the reviews of TripAdvisor to point our visitors in the right directions. We've focused on the Ellsworth and Mount Desert Island area, and here is what we found as we count our way up to the #1 most recommended place for lobster Downeast.

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