Fine Dining

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

Aroostook County

Canterbury Royale Gourmet 182 Sam Everett Rd, Fort Fairfield, ME 04742 | (207) 472-4910
- A true fine dining experience in the most unlikely location, serving French-haute cuisine with luxurious service and decor and consistently earning rave reviews. Highly recommended!
Eureka Hall Restaurant 5 School St, Stockholm, ME 04783 | (207) 896-5868
- Eureka Hall Tavern is a hidden gem, with many amazing options on a long, eclectic menu to choose from. They also offer a great drinks menu and regularly host live music events. Enjoy!
Greenhouse Restaurant 19 Main St, Caribou, ME 04736 | (207) 498-3733
- Great restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Lakeside Restaurant 6 Country Club Dr, New Limerick, ME 04761 | (207) 805-5250
- “Serves an international menu with daily specials in a dining room overlooking Nickerson Lake.”
Rendezvous Restaurant New location pending, ME 04750 | (207) 328-7211
- Classic Italian American restaurant serving delicious pizza, pasta, sandwiches, and more!
- Temporarily closed
The Vault 64 Main St, Houlton, ME 04730 | (207) 521-5040
- “Features creative American food in a comfortable, historic setting.”

DownEast Maine

Aragosta at Goose Cove 300 Goose Cove Rd, Deer Isle, ME 04627 | (207) 348-6900
- Waterfront restaurant featuring a farm to table restaurant, guest accommodations, and full-service catering.
- Open seasonally
Arborvine 33 Tenney Hl, Blue Hill, ME 04614 | (207) 374-2119
- Arborvine features comforting fine dining, though you need to call ahead of time to make a reservation. These hand-crafted masterpieces of dishes are sure to amaze and satisfy, in a rustic setting that will remind you of home!
Chippers Restaurant 1239 US-1, Hancock, ME 04640 | (207) 422-8238
- Providing a fantastic fine-dining experience with fresh, local seafood and delicious steaks!

Western Maine

122 Corson 122 Corson Rd, Mercer, ME 04957 | (207) 587-2019
- Offering the best farm-to-table dining, with ingredients sourced on-site and from other local producers.
Center Lovell Inn & Restaurant 1107 Main St, Lovell, ME 04051 | (207) 925-1575
- This historic inn’s in-house restaurant offers gourmet food by-reservation, including fresh seafood, steaks, and more.
Coplin Dinner House 8252 Carrabassett Rd, Stratton, ME 04982 | (207) 246-0016
- Fresh ingredients sourced locally to create fine dishes. Enjoy them in the old-fashioned farmhouse setting of the restaurant. This is rated as fine dining in western Maine!
Kawanhee Inn and Restaurant 12 Anne’s Way, Weld, ME 04285 | (207) 585-2000
- Located along the shore of Webb Lake, the Kawanhee Inn’s restaurant offers a diverse selection of entrees. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Kelley’s Landing 13 Rockwood Rd, Greenville Junction, ME 04442 | (207) 695-4438
- Waterfront restaurant where you can watch seaplane taxis on the water with friendly service and great meals.
La Fleurs Restaurant 224 Main St, Jay, ME 04239 | (207) 897-2117
- La Fleurs offers upscale family dining, including a focus on seafood and rotating breakfast, lunch, and dinner specials.
Noonan’s Tree House Café 695 Dugway Rd, Brownfield, ME 04010 | (207) 935-7292
- Located at the Stone Mountain Arts Center, this high-end restaurant offers delicious meals with a focus on local produce, and occasional theme dinners!
Old Saco Inn and Bistro 125 Old Saco Ln, Fryeburg, ME 04037 | (207) 925-3737
- The Old Saco Inn and Bistro’s on-site restaurant and pub offer a varied menu of always-satisfying food and drink options!
Oxford House Inn Restaurant 548 Main St, Fryeburg, ME 04037 | (207) 935-3442
- Located at the Oxford House Inn, this critically acclaimed gourmet restaurant focuses on local seasonal produce on their rotating menu, and also offers a great selection of beer, wine, and cocktails!
Riverside Lodge & Sauna 20 Paris Hill Rd, South Paris, ME 04281 | (207) 744-2412
- A true gem in Western Maine offering private wood-fired saunas! They also have limited on-site lodging in their beautiful lodge and excellent food from their restaurant including homemade bread, handmade pizzas and pasta, and more.
Salt & Pepper and Sugar Too 843 US-2, Wilton, ME 04294 | (207) 645-7035
- Wilton’s own upscale option, serving up an eclectic menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner including some great vegan and gluten-free options, all at reasonable prices.
76 Pleasant Street 76 Pleasant St, Norway, ME 04268 | (207) 744-9040
- Highly-reviewed upscale American-style dinners at reasonable prices, served in an historic home right in beautiful downtown Norway!

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