Eat Outside In Style: 35 Amazing Outdoor Dining Spots Across Maine

Tis the season for better weather and outdoor dining.

That’s the true first sign of spring in Maine—when restaurants, cafés, and bars start setting up their outdoor dining spots. It’s a wonderful symbol that we’ve made it through another rough winter.

Maine Is Gearing up for Another Major Year for Tourism

It also means Maine is gearing up for another year of hordes of tourists rolling into the state to enjoy all it has to offer. And local fare is certainly high on that list—because it’s, well, delicious.

We spend massive amounts of time discussing and dissecting every little aspect of the Maine restaurant scene. Whether it’s Portland, the surrounding area, Bar Harbor, the Midcoast, the Western Foothills, or the Southern Coast, this state is an absolute gold mine.

Outdoor Dining Options Continue to Grow in Maine

With warmer weather and longer days rolling in, I thought it’d be fun to take a look at some of the state’s best restaurants for outdoor seating—the spots that not only serve great food but also offer beautiful views of Maine’s charming towns and stunning landscapes.

Outdoor dining has absolutely blown up in Maine since 2020, with countless restaurants making use of any available outside space. It’s been a huge hit with both locals and tourists.

We put out the call for the joints Mainers say have the best outdoor dining—the restaurants that help shape a community and keep our stomachs full.

Now, thanks to our stations' social media, we can finally put some names to those establishments.

Maine's Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining

Below is a list of many of the restaurants that were suggested to us. They vary in size, concept, and location. Some have opened recently, while others have been community staples for years. But they’re all true Maine originals.

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You can check out the full list below. Hope you’re hungry—I know I am.