Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster – in S. Freeport – https://www.harraseeketlunchandlobster.com/
Fried local seafood, steamed lobsters, lobster rolls, PIE
This place gets busy and there isn’t much parking, but it’s a local staple
Tuscan Brick Oven Bistro – https://www.tuscanbrickovenbistro.com/
Next door to the Harraseeket Inn – open for lunch and dinner. They have a great patio, nice wine list, and hand made pizzas and seasonal Italian menu
King’s Head Pub – https://www.kingsheadpubfreeport.com/
Pub fare and local beer
Bow Street Market – this is a local grocery store around the corner from the hotel. They have great made-to-order sandwiches to take on an excursion, along with anything you might need for your room (like a bottle of wine)!
Maine Beer Company – https://mainebeercompany.com/
Family friendly brewery with amazing pizza. Reservations are recommended as it’s very popular.
Mainely Custard – just trust us. This was Kathy’s favorite post-beach treat, and is a Harding family fave.
If you are open to traveling 20 minutes…
Royal River Grill – https://www.royalrivergrillhouse.com/ (in Yarmouth) – riverside restaurant in Yarmouth with elevated American fare – indoor and outdoor seating. Reservations recommended.
Brunswick, ME is about 20 minutes north and there are loads of restaurants and shops. Great for lunch if you want to walk around the Bowdoin campus, or for dinner.
Portland is a true foodie town and features multiple James Beard nominees and winners. There are excellent restaurants all over the Old Port. Reservations are recommended at dinner time for many of these, but they’re often available at lunch for walk-ins.
A couple of favorites:
Via Vecchia – https://vvoldport.com/
Petite Jacqueline – http://www.bistropj.com
Flatbread Company – https://flatbreadcompany.com/locations/portland-me/ – family friendly pizza joint with views of the harbor
Duckfat – http://www.duckfat.com get the poutine here – and take your cholesterol medicine!
Sara & Dan 