Maine's Southern Coast: A Final Look

One last look at Maine's beautiful southern coast, and then we're off on a new adventure.

Maine's Southern Coast: Food & Drink We Enjoyed

So many places to choose from and so little time!  Here are a few restaurants, pubs, and coffee shops we tried and liked while in Maine. 

* The Clam Shack, Kennebunkport

As the name implies, this place offers clams as well as other seafood, but lobster is king.

Choose the size you want and observe the kitchen staff while you wait for your meal.

Great lobster!  I had shrimp, and it was delicious, too.

Casual atmosphere, right on the Kennebunk River.  Eat inside or outside.

Loved the outdoor furniture!

* Alisson's, Kennebunkport

Popular downtown restaurant with a great variety of offerings

My fish and chips were very good, as was my husband's lobster roll.  The lobster bisque, however, was incredible!

Allagash White beer, made in nearby Portland, was a hit with my husband.

* Maine Diner, Wells

Good, homemade food & friendly staff on Route 1

Seemed popular with both tourists and locals

We were there for breakfast, and everything was delicious.  Breakfast hash was a specialty.

Belgium Waffle and Fresh Fruit

Too much gravy for me, but it was good.  The biscuits were wonderful and homemade.

There's a gift shop next to the restaurant, too.  I would definitely eat here again.

* Bessie's, Ogunquit

Varied menu and good food in a diner-like setting located downtown.
Dessert portions were huge and very popular.

* Goldenrod Kisses, Cape Neddick

Great old-fashioned restaurant and candy store!

We had lunch here on a rainy, cool day.  Chowder and sandwiches were very good.

Take a seat at the fountain. . .

. . .or opt for a table in the restaurant.  We enjoyed the fire they had
going that day!

* $3 Dewey's, Portland

Another place we enjoyed for lunch, located downtown close to the harbor

The story of $3 Dewey's

While waiting for your meal, you can grab a bowl of popcorn 
from the old-fashioned machine.  Enjoy with a local beer or soft drink.

Thumbs up from my husband for the Curious Traveler brew
made in Burlington, Vermont.  Good sandwiches and soups, too!

* The Old Salt's Pantry, Kennebunkport

Lots of local goodies, plus soups and sandwiches--best hotdog I've ever had!

Maine's Southern Coast: Ogunquit

The word Ogunquit means "beautiful place by the sea," and that's certainly an appropriate name for this lovely town.  Full of shops, restaurants, and hotels, Ogunquit also has a wonderful beach and a gorgeous oceanside walking path. Perhaps the biggest draw in town is Perkin's Cove, a pretty inlet surrounded by gorgeous homes and quaint shops.  A small drawbridge connects the two sides of the cove and crosses over the harbor which is full of a variety of boats. Here's a bit of what we enjoyed in Ogunquit.

Ogunquit has a beautiful stretch of beach!

Pretty homes dot the town, especially around Perkin's Cove and along the coastline.

Natural beauty and plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors

The Marginal Way, a one-mile coastline trail, begins at Perkin's Cove.

Perkin's Cove is a great place to book a cruise or tour or just to
watch the boats sail into and out of the harbor.

The footbridge offers lovely views and is a popular place for photos.

Perkin's Cove is also a fun place to shop.

Several good restaurants are located in Perkin's Cove, and good lobster is easy to find.

Don't miss the quirky birdhouses on the Harbor Master's office

and the side of the foot bridge