Diners' Choice: Child-friendly restaurants in Maine

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Islesford Dock Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (306)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Bar Harbor

About the restaurant

The Islesford Dock Restaurant & Gallery is just that - a restaurant and gallery on a dock on Islesford, Little Cranberry Island, Maine. We have a large greenhouse right out back that produces a good amount of our produce, source our lobsters from the fisherman's co-op just next door, and use Gulf of Maine seafood almost exclusively. The menu is rounded out with naturally raised meats and chicken and the service is casual but professional, warm and inviting. Make sure you get out to Islesford Dock while you're here in the area by taking the Beal & Bunker mail boat that makes multiple trips back and forth every day or take one of the several other tour boats out.

We are closed Mondays throughout the Summer. Starting in September we will be open for dinner service only, and we are closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Season ends October 1st.

Top review

Grant

Dined on 25 Sept 2024

Always a fun evening. Food very consistent. Look forward to our meals there all winter long.

Dunstan Tap And Table

4.8

4.8 (664)

$31 to $50

American

Portland

About the restaurant

A neighborhood joint serving elevated pub food and drink with an upscale casual vibe.

Top review

Lorraine

Dined 7 days ago

Had a reservation for 6 at noon. We arrived and were seated at a table already set up for us. Nice. Drinks first then ordered the great food. Three of us ordered the wedge salad, one a Caesar salad, one a chopped salad with a chowder and the last ordered fish and chips, and ordered a fish and chips to bring home. The food was delicious and wonderfully prepared. The staff is excellent and very attentive. Wonderful.

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Popular dish

Bacon Mac Burger

Whale's Tooth Pub

4.6

4.6 (377)

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Lincolnville

About the restaurant

Dear Guests, effective October 13, 2024, the Whale's Tooth Pub is closed, and is for sale to spend more time with family, all of whom live out of state. We have so enjoyed serving you!
The Whale's Tooth Pub, open year-round, is one of Maine's most popular gastro pubs, where it's all about the food, mixology and personal service! Nestled between Camden and Belfast, the Whale’s Tooth Pub is located on 400 feet of beautiful oceanfront in Lincolnville, voted among the top 20 most picturesque towns in the United States according to Outdoor Magazine. Using fresh ingredients from farm and sea, we passionately serve delicious pub fare, including our famous Fish 'n Chips, voted top 10 in Maine by Best Things Maine! We also delight with elevated seasonal specials and tempting craft cocktails! We hope you enjoy our unique culinary twist, served inside a 1777 classic English pub with a priceless view, and a huge roaring fire during the winter!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5 Oct 2024

Great place! I hope they reopen it would be a shame if they didn’t

Magissa

4.6

4.6 (39)

$30 and under

Greek

Portland

About the restaurant

A taverna style Greek restaurant combining traditional preparations with local ingredients to create dishes that are authentically Greek and uniquely Portland, Maine.

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John

Dined 5 days ago

We had a corner table with banquette seating in the lovely space. Mezze and small plates were good, chicken good and the lamb gyro very good. Nice to have a Greek restaurant option in Portland after Emilitsa’s untimely closure

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4.5

4.5 (160)

$30 and under

American

Bethel

About the restaurant

Modern Barn is the place you go to spend time around a table with the people you love, a place to call home. Modern Barn welcomes you to enjoy its delicious American fare, friendly service, and an unparalleled cozy atmosphere. Our menu consists of classic comfort dishes with a modern flair.

Modern Barn can be experienced in many ways. Spend an evening in our wine room featuring 175 bottles of wine, 100 available by the glass, enjoy our vast collection of craft beers and contemporary cocktails; and dinner after a day on the slopes or golf course. Winner of the 2021 Wine Spectator Award.

Even if you’re just dropping by for a drink, you’ll feel right at home among our neighbors, so grab a seat and stay a while…slow sippers allowed.

NEXT WINE DINNER - A NIGHT IN NAPA - JULY 17TH

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MyraVIP

Dined on 19 Nov 2024

Food is fresh and tasty. The staff was wonderful. Couldn’t do enough for us.

Cliff House - Terrace

4.5

4.5 (50)

$50 and over

Seafood

Cape Neddick

About the restaurant

Join us on The Terrace for fresh tastes and refreshing sips under the sun. There is no better way to enjoy the bounties of our Maine waters than while taking in unparalleled views of the great Atlantic. Relax, soak in the salt air, and enjoy small plates, a creative raw bar menu, rotating daily Maines, seasonal cocktails, local brews, and perfectly paired wines. Open seasonally, The Terrace is a fully outdoor dining experience offering traditional and innovative seafood dishes. Reservations are required by calling 207-361-6277.*

*Please note that reservations for The Terrace are weather dependent and do not guarantee a table indoors elsewhere at Cliff House Maine in the event of inclement weather.

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Vince

Dined on 1 Oct 2024

While the food was outstanding, the warmth and attentiveness of the staff and service was remarkable. Thanks to Paul for a nice Birthday lunch.

Little Barn

4.4

4.4 (616)

$31 to $50

American

Kennebunkport

About the restaurant

LITTLE BARN
Simply executed, yet expertly prepared, the flavorful and approachable dishes at the Little Barn bring the local Maine farmstead and fisheries to the table. It is a fantastic way to experience the amazing food and service for which the White Barn Restaurant is known.

Enjoy our Provisions menu along with Chef Mathew's daily menu board, featuring ever changing local favorites. Our Chef comes to work at the The White Barn Restaurant and he comes to play in the Little Barn.

Mood is relaxed and casual.

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richard

Dined on 23 Dec 2024

It’s an excellent restaurant, food, ambience, service all superb. Best in Maine.

The Nor'Easter Pound & Market

4.3

4.3 (197)

$30 and under

Seafood

Bar Harbor

About the restaurant

Northeast Harbor's premier lobster pound with a waterview! Enjoy our full menu and bar, lovely mountain and water views from every seat, and meet a lobsterman in person at the Nor'Easter Pound & Market. Located near Acadia National Park, with a laidback and comfortable feel mixed with elevated yet affordable dishes. Locally owned, locally loved. Now open DAILY. We do not accept reservations for outdoor tables due to the possibility of inclement weather. Tables will be saved indoors only-- if you arrive and a table is available outdoors we will do our best to move you out! Our deck and bar are saved for walk-ins on a first come first served basis. Thank you!

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Uffe Hagen

Dined on 3 Oct 2024

Excellent haddock and large dishes- no room for dessert 🙂

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Popular dish

Lobster Cocktail

Thames Landing

4.3

4.3 (44)

$31 to $50

American

Portland

About the restaurant

Thames Landing brings you modern New England fare—centered around seafood, local meat, and seasonal vegetables—in an airy, bright dining room and on our expansive garden patio.

Menu includes appetizers like salt cod croquettes, mussels and deviled eggs, a variety of salads and entrees that range from lobster rolls and smashed burgers to lobster dinners and NY strip steaks.

A private dining room remains in place and a cozy expanded outdoor seating area is now available.

Top review

Bethany

Dined 4 days ago

Stapley was a great server! We’d come again for sure!

Jordan Pond House

4.1

4.1 (496)

$31 to $50

American

Bar Harbor

About the restaurant

Jordan Pond House, a restaurant and shop with a long tradition within Acadia National Park, sits on a hill overlooking a beautiful lawn along the Jordan Pond. Guests have been enjoying these amazing views and dining at this site since 1893 when Nellie McIntire, the first proprietor, started baking and serving her famous popovers out of the restaurant. Ever since then, we have been serving popovers and tea.

Please note: Reservations may be made for inside dining only. Due to weather variability, we are unable to accommodate reservations for the lawn. Please inform the host at the time of your arrival if you would prefer outdoor seating, and we would be happy to accommodate your request, pending availability.

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Denise

Dined on 24 Oct 2024

It took a month to get in and it was worth it. I had frequented the pond house when I was young (35 yrs ago) and I had been wanting to get back. It was as good as I remember. Staff got us in earlier than our reservation time, waitstaff were friendly and welcoming and the popovers and jam are the best I’ve had! Definitely worth the visit/experience.

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