Guidebook for Yarmouth
Food Scene
Clayton's is a Yarmouth staple. Great spot to pick up (or enjoy there) a cappuccino, sandwich, salad, pastry, etc. You can purchase wine here as well and I must say they have a great little selection. Their lemon bars are a must!!
12 locals recommend
Clayton's Café & Bakery
447 US-1Clayton's is a Yarmouth staple. Great spot to pick up (or enjoy there) a cappuccino, sandwich, salad, pastry, etc. You can purchase wine here as well and I must say they have a great little selection. Their lemon bars are a must!!
Wonderful farm to table. I generally go on Sundays for their brunch. Around 12p they have a blues band that plays. It's a wonderful local spot where you'll see lots of families, friends, and neighbors getting together. It's a very vibrant spotl. Their hours for lunch and dinner are limited so be sure to check out the website.
35 locals recommend
Gather
189 Main StWonderful farm to table. I generally go on Sundays for their brunch. Around 12p they have a blues band that plays. It's a wonderful local spot where you'll see lots of families, friends, and neighbors getting together. It's a very vibrant spotl. Their hours for lunch and dinner are limited so be sure to check out the website.
Also known as the Village Pub. Small, cozy restaurant that has great food and cocktails. Also showcases local Maine Beers. They do have 1 TV in case there's a good game on.
13 locals recommend
Owl and Elm
365 Main StAlso known as the Village Pub. Small, cozy restaurant that has great food and cocktails. Also showcases local Maine Beers. They do have 1 TV in case there's a good game on.
This place is a consistent great meal. Try their calamari and lobster and squid ink raviolis. They also have wood-oven pizzas. Friday and Saturday nights are busy so plan to call ahead for a reservation or plan to wait 25-30 minutes at the bar for your table.
43 locals recommend
Tuscan Brick Oven Bistro
140 Main StThis place is a consistent great meal. Try their calamari and lobster and squid ink raviolis. They also have wood-oven pizzas. Friday and Saturday nights are busy so plan to call ahead for a reservation or plan to wait 25-30 minutes at the bar for your table.
If you like oysters, crudo, good wine and beer, this is the place to go! It stays consistently busy from about 5:30-10:00p so be prepared for a busy scene but it's worth it. The oyster bun is out of this world and a must try!
They do have sidewalk tables on nice days with heat lamps. Portland chefs Mike Wiley and Andrew Taylor are James Beard Award winners.
272 locals recommend
Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StIf you like oysters, crudo, good wine and beer, this is the place to go! It stays consistently busy from about 5:30-10:00p so be prepared for a busy scene but it's worth it. The oyster bun is out of this world and a must try!
They do have sidewalk tables on nice days with heat lamps. Portland chefs Mike Wiley and Andrew Taylor are James Beard Award winners.
Some seriously good eats. Bright, contemporary bistro offering Asian-inspired noodles & other bites with local craft beer. Portland chefs Mike Wiley and Andrew Taylor are James Beard Award winners.
67 locals recommend
The Honey Paw
78 Middle StSome seriously good eats. Bright, contemporary bistro offering Asian-inspired noodles & other bites with local craft beer. Portland chefs Mike Wiley and Andrew Taylor are James Beard Award winners.
Take time to explore the East End also referred to as Munjoy Hill in Portland. Beautiful views and excellent food scene. The Front Room has been a longstanding restaurant and makes an amazing Benedict. Also make a pretty mean Bloody Mary.
108 locals recommend
The Front Room
73 Congress StTake time to explore the East End also referred to as Munjoy Hill in Portland. Beautiful views and excellent food scene. The Front Room has been a longstanding restaurant and makes an amazing Benedict. Also make a pretty mean Bloody Mary.
Drinks & Nightlife
Maine Beer Company brews just 10 minutes up the road from my home. They keep to traditional Brewery hours, closing around 5p. You'll see many locals drinking around the area drinking beer from their fancy bottle. Try the Peeper or Lunch.
86 locals recommend
Maine Beer Company
525 US-1Maine Beer Company brews just 10 minutes up the road from my home. They keep to traditional Brewery hours, closing around 5p. You'll see many locals drinking around the area drinking beer from their fancy bottle. Try the Peeper or Lunch.
Local spot for a great cocktail. It's at the bottom of the Armory. It's definitely quieter and darker. Great for a nightcap.
The Armory Lounge
20 Milk StLocal spot for a great cocktail. It's at the bottom of the Armory. It's definitely quieter and darker. Great for a nightcap.
Hipster bar that focuses on local beers. Has a small wine list and makes great cocktails. Serves up trendy pub food.
74 locals recommend
The Portland Hunt & Alpine Club
75 Market StHipster bar that focuses on local beers. Has a small wine list and makes great cocktails. Serves up trendy pub food.
Shopping
Pick up some Bean boots or the famous LL Bean home slippers. There's so much to see and do within LL Bean. There's all types of gear for whichever outdoor hobby you fancy.
270 locals recommend
L.L. Bean Factory Store
95 Main StPick up some Bean boots or the famous LL Bean home slippers. There's so much to see and do within LL Bean. There's all types of gear for whichever outdoor hobby you fancy.
Freeport Village Station
Shopping outlets in the quaint downtown of Freeport.
Parks & Nature
Take the trails at the end of my street over to Little John Island and walk around the Preserve. You'll be in awe of the natural beauty and rugged coastline.
7 locals recommend
Littlejohn Island Preserve
180 Pemasong LnTake the trails at the end of my street over to Little John Island and walk around the Preserve. You'll be in awe of the natural beauty and rugged coastline.
One of my favorite beaches... beautiful drive up route 1. During summer months, plan to arrive before 10am to guarantee a parking spot as they keep it limited. When the tide goes out it creates many tidy pools where you can find sand dollars and other treasures. You can also walk out to a little island and climb to the top which is always a fun activity.
208 locals recommend
Popham Beach State Park
711 Popham RdOne of my favorite beaches... beautiful drive up route 1. During summer months, plan to arrive before 10am to guarantee a parking spot as they keep it limited. When the tide goes out it creates many tidy pools where you can find sand dollars and other treasures. You can also walk out to a little island and climb to the top which is always a fun activity.
Baxter State Park
Sightseeing
Cape Elizabeth Light
15 2 Lights TerraceTake the ferry from Cousin's Island over to Chebeauge Island and ride your bike around the island or just enjoy a meal at the iconic Chebeague Inn. The Inn on the island is seasonal.
6 locals recommend
Chebeague Island
Take the ferry from Cousin's Island over to Chebeauge Island and ride your bike around the island or just enjoy a meal at the iconic Chebeague Inn. The Inn on the island is seasonal.
Essentials
Boutique corner store where you can pick up wine, cheese, coffee, produce, and some pre-made dishes.
223 locals recommend
Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine StBoutique corner store where you can pick up wine, cheese, coffee, produce, and some pre-made dishes.
Hannaford Supermarket
295 Forest AveArts & Culture
Bowdoin College Museum of Art
245 Maine StPortland Art Gallery
154 Middle St