Dining

 

Looking for where to dine tonight? Check out our STRESS-FREE Dining Guide for Summer 2023!

Indulge Yourself

Franny's Bistro
(207) 230-8199 | View Website | 55 Chestnut St, Camden, ME 04843

A local neighborhood restaurant serving delicious food in a warm inviting atmosphere.

Fresh
(207) 236-7005 | View Website | 1 Bay View St, Camden, ME 04843

Charming eatery serving global cuisine such as Brazilian fish stew & moussaka amid local artwork. Accepts reservations.

Peter Ott's On The Water
(207) 236-4032 | View Website | 16 Bay View St, Camden, ME 04843

Veteran waterfront restaurant serving American fare, known for its steaks, pastas & local seafood. Reservations are not accepted.

Waterfront Restaurant
(207) 236-3747 | View Website | 40 Bay View St, Camden, ME 04843

Traditional seafood dishes get a twist at this revered eatery & bar that is indeed by the water.

40 Paper
(207) 230-0111 | View Website | 40 Washington St, Camden, ME 04843

Traditional Italian plates served in an intimate space with modern accents & a lively bar scene.


Romantic Night Out

Hartstone Inn Restaurant
(207) 236-4259 | View Website | 41 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843

Fine dining with plenty of local flavors and delicious dishes infusing New England cuisine with international flair.

Natalie's at Camden Harbour Inn
(207) 236-7008 | View Website | 83 Bay View St, Camden, ME 04843

Stylish red-&-white dining room in a Victorian inn is a bold space for sophisticated French cuisine. Accepts reservations


Sit Back and Relax

Cuzzy's Restaurant
(207) 236-3272 | View Website | 21 Bay View St, Camden, ME 04843

Pizza & hearty American fare is served with beer & wine at this tavern with a cozy, friendly feel. Accepts reservations.

Long Grain
(207) 236-9001 | View Website | 20 Washington St, Camden, ME 04843

Intimate eatery serving familiar Thai fare such as curry, stir-fries & mains with housemade noodles. Accepts reservations.

Sea Dog Brewing
(207) 230-1306 | View Website | 1 Main St, Camden, ME 04843

Offers signature craft beers, a huge seafood selection, creative pub fare, and harbor-side dining for the whole family.

The View Rooftop Bar and Lounge
(207) 706-7990 | View Website | 16 Bay View St, Camden, ME 04843

The View's signature cocktail list focuses on natural ingredients paired in surprising and refreshing combinations. Also enjoy a carefully selected list of wines and local and domestic beers and a delicious small plates menu with an assortment of savory and sweet offerings.

Vintage Room at 16 Bay View
(207) 706-7990 | View Website | 16 Bay View St, Camden, ME 04843

Intimate and sexy destination bar and small plates menu. This glamorous, gilded space balances its history with modern touches and includes hand crafted cocktails and and artisan small plates menu with both savory and sweet items.


Quick Bites

Bagel Cafe
(207) 236-2661 | View Website | 30 Main St, Camden, ME 04843

Old-school diner featuring coffee drinks & traditional American breakfast & lunch fare.

Camden Deli
(207) 236-8343 | View Website | 37 Main St, Camden, ME 04843

Serving gourmet sandwiches, homemade soups & salads, scratch-baked desserts & more for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Camden House of Pizza
(207) 230-2464 | View Website | 12 Mechanic St, Camden, ME 04843

Simple, family-owned standby for Italian & Greek comfort bites like pizza, pasta, gyros & salads.

Harbor Dogs
(207) 230-4397 | View Website | 1 Public Landing, Camden, ME 04843

Take out food stand serving delicious hot dogs and fish tacos.

Graffam Bros Seafood Shack
(207) 236-8391 | View Website | 4 Huse St, Rockport, ME 04856

Great place for a lobster roll, crab roll or other seafood delights.


Caffeine break

Owl and Turtle Bookshop
(207) 230-7335 | View Website | 33 Bay View St, Camden, ME 04843

In the café you’ll find locally-roasted beans from Coffee on the Porch and sweet and savory treats from area bakers.

Zoot Coffee
(207) 236-9858 | View Website | 31 Elm St, Camden, ME 04843

Quiches, soups, salads, sandwiches, and baked goods — not to mention all-fruit smoothies and fresh organic fruit and vegetable juices — are made with care in-house: always vegetarian, usually vegan, often gluten-free, sugar-free, or oil-free


Sweet tooth

Camden Cone
(207) 236-6448 | View Website | 31 Bay View St, Camden, ME 04843

A local hole in the wall that's been serving up scoops and smiles for 25 years, featuring Round Top Ice Cream.

Laugh Loud, Smile Big
(207) 230-7001 | View Website | 38 Main St, Camden, ME 04843

Cupcakery that offers several different flavors daily. You definitely won't be able to eat just one!

River Ducks
(207) 322-7129 | View Website | 19 Mechanic St, Camden, ME 04843

Offers soft serve and 20 flavors of hard serve ice cream including Maine inspired flavors such as Maine Wild Blueberry, Maine Deer Tracks and Camden Cappuccino Crunch. Other yummy treats include milk shakes, sundaes, floats, wiggies, smoothies (10 flavors!) and more.

Uncle Willy's Candy Shoppe
(207) 230-2470 | View Website | 57 Bay View St, Camden, ME 04843

Uncle Willy’s Candy Shoppe offers a wide variety of classic candy favorites: gourmet chocolates, fudge, brittles, “penny” candy, licorice, gummies, novelties, and many famous brands that you know and love.


Some favorites outside of Camden

Archer's on the Pier
(207) 594-2435 | View Website | 58 Ocean St, Rockland, ME 04841

Seafood-centric cafe with a waterfront deck providing comfort eats & a robust beer & wine list. Twenty minute drive from Windward House.

Lincolnville Lobster Pound
(207) 789-5550 | View Website | 2521 Atlantic Hwy, Lincolnville, ME 04849

Lobster, local seafood, burgers, sandwiches, surf and turf, and much more! Ten minute drive from Windward House.

Nina June
(207) 236-8880 | View Website | 24 Central St, Rockport, ME 04856

A trattoria in the convivial Mediterranean tradition where friends, neighbors, and passers-by mingle over drinks on the porch or at the bar, or stay for a leisurely full-service dinner with a menu that changes daily. 5 minute drive from Windward House

Ports of Italy
(207) 236-1011 | View Website | 141 Commercial St, Rockport, ME 04856

Italian Restaurant with specialties that include homemade pasta, homemade ravioli, bread, focaccia and desserts all made daily using free range eggs. They also have an extensive wine list. 5 minute drive from Windward House

Primo
(207) 596-0770 | View Website | 2 Main St, Rockland, ME 04841

Upscale eatery with a variety of intimate spaces draws acclaim for its ambitious Italian dishes. Twenty minute drive from Windward House. Accepts reservations.

Rockport Diner
(207) 236-6109 | View Website | 420 West St, Rockport, ME 04856

Enjoy a generous selection of homemade chowders, seafood, burgers, and more! Ten minute drive from Windward House. Accepts reservations.

Suzuki's Sushi Bar
(207) 596-7447 | View Website | 419 Main St, Rockland, ME 04841

Bright eatery offering familiar sushi & Japanese rice & noodle dishes in a cozy atmosphere. Twenty minute drive from Windward House. Accepts reservations.

Whale's Tooth Pub & Restaurant
(207) 789-5200 | View Website | 2531 Atlantic Hwy, Lincolnville, ME 04849

Informal oceanfront bar/kitchen serving seafood & steak dishes in a historic house with a fireplace. Ten minute drive from Windward House.

18 Central Oyster Bar & Grill
(207) 466-9055 | View Website | 18 Central St, Rockport, ME 04856

A daily selection of raw and chilled seafood, from Maine, and away. Eight minute drive from Windward House. Accepts reservations.