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Maine's Hidden Gems
Morse's Cribstone Grill is one of Maine's Hidden Gems.

1. Morse's Cribstone Grill

1945 Harpswell Islands Rd, Bailey Island, ME
Seafood Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

Kevin O.Kevin O'Kelley: Amazing signature cocktails, Great food and friendly staff. Why go to Cooks. The prices here are better.

Novare Res Bier Cafe is one of Maine's Hidden Gems.

2. Novare Res Bier Cafe

9.0
4 Canal Plz (at Exchange St), Portland, ME
Beer Garden · Downtown Portland · 126 tips and reviews

Find. Eat. Drink.Find. Eat. Drink.: Recommended by local chef Erik Desjarlais: "They have Maine beers, but consider the world local. Their keg system is more complex than most computer hard drives."

Ebenezer's Brewpub is one of Maine's Hidden Gems.

3. Ebenezer's Brewpub

112 Pleasant St, Brunswick, ME
Brewery · 20 tips and reviews

Tech G.Tech Gurl: Love the Cheese Steak, Beer Cheese Soup and Summer Menu! Best Beer selection in NE.

Geaghan's Restaurant And Pub is one of Maine's Hidden Gems.

4. 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.

Harvest Moon is one of Maine's Hidden Gems.

5. Harvest Moon

8.1
18 Mill St, Orono, ME
Deli · 17 tips and reviews

Brad W.Brad Wing: Haven't been here yet. You need to try the Paninis. They are wicked good....

Wild Burrito is one of Maine's Hidden Gems.

6. Wild Burrito

574 Congress St, Portland, ME
Burrito Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 9 tips and reviews

Melissa G.Melissa Greenleaf: Try everything! I have never been disappointed with the food or service! Simply amazing

Schutty's Seafood is one of Maine's Hidden Gems.

7. Schutty's Seafood

7.7
320 State Rd., Town of West Bath, ME
Fish and Chips Shop · 8 tips and reviews
Libby's Market is one of Maine's Hidden Gems.

8. Libby's Market

42 Jordan Ave, Brunswick, ME
Convenience Store · 8 tips and reviews

Rich E.Rich Ellis: Small neighborhood market with the best lobster rolls for miles.

Anna's Water's Edge Restaurant is one of Maine's Hidden Gems.

9. Anna's Water's Edge Restaurant

7.5
75 Blacks Landing Rd, Sebasco Estates, ME
Seafood Restaurant · 1 tip

Michael L.Michael Lemont: Open seasonally May thru September, this is a great little seafood restaurant that doesn't use a fryer. Lightly breaded and baked instead its a nice change from the typical Maine seafood shack.

10. Beale Street BBQ

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

Tim F.Tim Fullerton: I know it sounds weird for a place in Bath, Maine, but this is some of the best BBQ I've ever had.

Red's Pizza & Grill is one of Maine's Hidden Gems.

11. Red's Pizza & Grill

7.1
412 Water St, Gardiner, ME 04345, Gardiner, ME
Pizzeria · 6 tips and reviews

Michael B.Michael Blanche: Best Pizza I ever had... burgers look pretty good too..

The Fresh Batch Cafe & Gelato is one of Maine's Hidden Gems.

12. The Fresh Batch Cafe & Gelato

20 Bow St, Freeport, ME
Café · 9 tips and reviews

Michael L.Michael Lemont: Very friendly and quick service, and great fresh food quick to the table. Recommend the burrito for lunch but it all looks good. Tea is very good as well, no cheap tea packets here!