Local Foods You Have to Try Before Leaving Maine

Maine has some delicious local food. It's fresh and prepared with traditional recipes.

Fresh Maine Food

There’s everything from lobster rolls, clam chowder, blueberry pie, whoopie pies and more.

Food from Across the State

The abundance comes from the oceans, lakes and rivers and the forests and woods of the Pine Tree State.

Iconic Maine Foods

Here are some local Maine foods every visitor should try before leaving the state.

Lobster Rolls

Fresh off the boat lobster makes for incredible lobster rolls. Mainers know the recipes too. Get one and toast the bun. Anyway you like it.

Clam Chowder

Clams just harvested are the main ingredient in scrumptious clam chowder. Maine clam chowder is thick and loaded. If you’re lucky enough to know a great cook who really knows how to throw down.

Fried Clams

One of the best ways to eat clams is fried to perfection. You can get them at any state fair. Local seafood restaurants serve them up fresh and hot.

Clam and Lobster Bake

Nothing says Maine more than a clam and lobster bake. It’s traditional and something you definitely want to try before leaving. The perfect setting is over a fire pit with an ocean view.

Italian Sandwich

Maine is known for the Italian Sandwich. Amato’s is famous and has been around since 1899. Fresh bread, ham, cheese, pickles, tomatoes, onions, olives, green peppers, oil, salt & pepper.

Blueberry Pie

The blueberries in Maine are the best. They have amazing flavor and make for great pies. Homemade crust and local ice cream top it off.

Whoopie Pies

The Maine dessert is whoopie pies. It doesn’t get any better than chocolate cake rounds sandwiches with creamy filling. They come in different flavors too. Try these before you leave.

Eat as Much Local Food as You Can

Try as much local food in Maine before you leave. It’s fresh and the food tastes great. You’ll know more about the way life should be.