Family-Style

Aroostook County

  • Al’s Diner 87 Main St, Mars Hill, ME 04758 |(207) 429-8186
    • Stop by for some delicious American cuisine and fabulous service!
  • A Place to Eat 260 Oakfield Smyrna Rd, Oakfield, ME 04763 | (207) 757-7474
    • Homey diner with great food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
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  • Big Rick’s Burgers and Wings 284 Main St, Madawaska, ME 04756 | (207) 728-9098
    • Delicious American cuisine.  Great service and tasty food for all ages.
  • Big Stop Restaurant 267 North St, Houlton, ME 04730 | (207) 521-0290
    • The Irving Big Stop Restaurant is a comfortable dining spot with great reviews.
  • Blue Moose Restaurant 180 US-1, Monticello, ME 04760 | (207) 254 – 2084
    • Great restaurant located outside Houlton with handcrafted foods and beverages, new and fresh ideas, and quality meals and service. Due to staff shortages, they experience different opening hours. Call before visiting!
  • Brenda’s Restaurant 98 Main St, Sherman, ME 04776 | (207) 365-4773
    • Stop for a delicious bite to eat at this family restaurant! Breakfast, lunch and dinner – Brenda’s has you covered.
  • Chez Helen 109 12th Ave, Madawaska, ME 04756 | (207) 728-3397
    • Popular restaurant open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with food including poutine and cabbage rolls.
  • Dolly’s Restaurant 17 US-1, Frenchville, ME 04745 | (207) 728-7050
    • Serving traditional American and French-style cuisine!
  • Forget Me Not Diner 1029 Main St, St. Francis, ME 04774 | (207) 398-2921
    • Cozy diner offering classic American comfort foods with great daily specials!
  • Fredrick’s Restaurant 507 Main St, Caribou, ME 04736 | (207) 498-3464
    • Homestyle New England cooking.
  • Governor’s Restaurant and Bakery 350 Main St, Presque Isle, ME 04769 | (207) 827-7630
    • There are six Governor’s locations across Maine serving wholesome food and great desserts for the whole family.
  • Grammy’s Country Inn 1687 Bangor Rd, Linneus, ME 04730 | (207) 521-5065
    Grammy's Country Inn
    Grammy’s Country Inn
    • Great restaurant cooking up homemade food, just like Grammy used to make! Their desserts, including fresh pies and puddings, are especially popular! Not serving food during the winter. End of season is October.
  • Mapleton Diner 1716 Main St, Mapleton, ME 04757 | (207) 764-0056
    • Local favorite offering classic American fare at very reasonable prices.
  • Riverside Inn Restaurant 399 Main St, Presque Isle, ME 04769 | (207) 764-1447
    • Riverside Inn Restaurant is known for its friendly service and good food. They serve American cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • Rock’s Family Diner 378 West Main St, Fort Kent, ME 04743 | (207) 834-2888
    • Located on the St. John River, this diner makes excellent food. Try their poutine!
  • The Brookside Inn 2277 US -2, Smyrna, ME 04780 | (207) 757-8456
    • The in-house restaurant at this conveniently-located inn serves up a variety of great food all day, with rotating specials and desserts!
  • The Slice 142 Walker Settlement Rd, Island Falls, ME 04747 | (207) 463-2128
    • Located right at the Va Jo Wa Golf Course! Serving soups, salads, pizzas, burgers, wraps, and seafood!
  • Two Rivers Lunch 75 Dickey Rd, Allagash, ME 04774 | (207) 398-3393
    • A local institution is serving classic American fare!

DownEast Maine

  • Baileyville Big Stop 32 Houlton Rd, Baileyville, ME 04694 | (207) 454-8707
    • If you’re looking for a great place for comfort food, the Baileyville Big Stop is the Stop for you
  • Blue Bird Ranch 78 Main St, Machias, ME 04654 | (207) 255-3351
    • The Blue Bird Ranch Family Restaurant serves Downeast Maine with friendly service, excellent home-style cooking, homemade bread and jams, cocktails, daily specials, fresh seafood, and homemade pies daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Ellsworth Giant Sub 355 High St, Ellsworth, ME 04605 | (207) 667-5585
    • Landmark sandwich shop in the area for 50 years.
  • Helen’s Restaurant 111 Main St, Machias, ME 04654 | (207) 255-8423
    • At Helen’s, the menu has evolved to include their signature sandwiches and creative menu specials in addition to the favorite Downeast fare. They buy directly from local farmers, fishermen, and specialty food artisans, including seasonal, fresh, and local ingredients in their meals whenever possible.
  • Itty-Bitty Diner 1166 US-1, Hancock, ME 04640 | (207) 422-3300
    Fresh from the oven! Itty Bitty Diner
    • Delicious food with a friendly staff! Curbside and take-out option available.
  • Martha’s Diner 151 High St, Ellsworth, ME 04605 | (207) 664-2495
    • Classic American diner with friendly staff and great food!
  • Sylvia’s Cafe 248 State St, Ellsworth, ME 04605 | (207) 667-7014
    • Delicious food for both breakfast and lunch. Try the famous Hibernator challenge!
  • The Milbridge House Restaurant 20 Main St, Milbridge, ME 06458 | (207) 546-4454 
    • A family-owned business, it’s the perfect place when you need a home-cooked meal to satisfy those comfort food cravings!

Western Maine

  • AJ’s Everything 3104, 409 Maine St, Stoneham, ME 04231 | (207) 928-2454
    • This popular local watering hole serves everything from coffee and breakfast wraps in the morning to steaks, pizza, and drinks in the evening!
  • Baker’s Country Store 1255 Roxbury Notch Rd, Roxbury, ME 04275 | (207) 545-2713
    • Baker’s serves delicious food, including rotating specials and exceptional sandwiches, and occasionally hosts live music!
  • Bradbury’s Market & Diner 710 Carthage Rd, Carthage, ME 04224 | (207) 562-8885
    • Serving pizza, salads, burgers, and other classic American fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • Calzolaio Pasta Company 284 Main St Ste 1, Wilton, ME 04294 | (207) 645-9500
    • This Italian restaurant specializes in its pasta dishes and offers great burgers, pizza, seafood and chicken entrees, and more!
  • Center Lovell Market 1007 Main St, Lovell, ME 04051 | (207) 925-1051
    • The in-house restaurant at this convenience store offers excellent American fare at great prices! Call for more information.
  • Crossroads Diner 24 Mayville Rd, Bethel, ME 04217 | (207) 824-3673
    • This diner serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner with meals including pancakes, French toast, burgers, pasta, sandwiches, and more.
  • Daddy O’s Diner 1570 Main St, Oxford, ME 04270 | (207) 539-8100
    • This amazing diner serves a delectable menu of classic diner fare for breakfast and lunch, including bennys, french toast, burgers, sandwiches, and much more!
  • Douin’s Market & Diner 150 Mercer Rd, New Sharon, ME 04955 | (207) 778-4111
    • Douin’s in-house diner offers a tremendous all-day menu, including pizza, salads, baskets, nachos, burgers, and more!
  • Four Seasons Restaurant 417 Main St, Jackman, ME 04945 | (207) 668-7778
    • Specializing in home-cooked family-style meals!
  • Gatch’s Food & Spirits 137 Rumford Ave, Rumford, ME 04276 | (207) 364-2050
    • This great restaurant specializes in great burgers and sandwiches and has great appetizers and a full bar.
  • The Kingfield Woodsman 372 Main St, Kingfield, ME 04947 | (207) 265-2561
    • Breakfast and lunch with amazing staff.
  • The Local Hub 224 N Main St, Greenwood, ME 04255 | (207) 875-0011
    • This amazing community cafe offers breakfast and lunch, coffee and smoothies, beer and wine, a variety of local produce and other locally-made items, and fresh baked goods!
  • Longfellow’s Restaurant 247 Main St, Kingfield, ME 04947 | (207) 265-4394
    • Great food in a comfortable interior setting with beautiful river views.
  • The Loon’s Nest Restaurant 219 West Lovell Rd, Lovell, ME 04051 | (207) 925-1911
    • Located at the Kezar Lake Marina, this waterfront restaurant is highly popular in the summer months for its delicious menu, including seafood, sandwiches, pizza, and more!
  • Mama Bear’s Restaurant 420 Alt Mountain Trail, Jackman, ME 04945 | (207) 668-4222
    • American-style food in a locally-owned setting.
  • Market Square Restaurant 24 Market St, South Paris, ME 04281 | (207) 743-3911
    • This long-time Paris institution serves American-style comfort foods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It’s a great place to bring the whole family!
  • Marshall’s 2787 Rte 201, West Forks, ME 04985 | (207) 663-4455
    • Classic American comfort food at a modest price!
  • Rachel’s Restaurant 3775 Rte 201, West Forks, ME 04985 | (207) 663-2238
    • Small, cozy, home-cooked, and great service describe this establishment.
  • Saddleback Mountain Ski Resort 976 Saddleback Mountain Rd, Sandy River Plt, ME 04970 | (207) 864-5671
    • Offers great skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer, a cafe for breakfast and lunch, a pub, and the unique outdoor Fat Tire Mountain Bar, all based out of their mountain lodge.
  • Skoolhouse Variety 32 School St, Weld, ME 04285 | (207) 585-2595
    • Skoolhouse Variety is a local convenience store, restaurant, and agency liquor store selling pizza, sandwiches, and more. They also have a playground and snowmobile trail access.
  • Smokin’ Dave’s 230 Main St, Norway, ME 04268 | (207) 744-2578
    • Amazing barbecue and grill restaurant offering chili, pulled meats, ribs, steaks, and more at affordable prices!
  • Stow Corner Store and Café 590 Stow Rd, Stow, ME 04037 | (207) 697-2255
    • This local institution offers an extensive menu of food and drinks, groceries, beer and wine, ice cream, baked goods, and more!
  • The White Elephant 26 S Main St, Strong, ME 04983 | (207) 684-3615
    • This variety store has an excellent in-house restaurant offering breakfast sandwiches, wraps, burgers, hot and cold subs, pizzas, and more!
  • White Wolf Inn and Restaurant 146 Main St, Stratton, ME 04982 | (207) 246-2922
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    White Wolf Inn & Restaurant – Photo Credit: White Wolf Inn
    • Hearty favorites like hamburgers and turkey pot pie to quail, venison, bison, and more.

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