Coastal Maine Vacation

I highly suggest heading to coastal Maine for a getaway. We've been there three times and have enjoyed every second of it. This time the highlight was hiking in Acadia National Park, though the eats were a very close second! Here's the list followed by my hubby's awesome pictures:

• J's Oyster, Portland - salty portside bar (yes, it's the one Anthony Bourdain visited)
• Red's Eats, Wiscasset - overstuffed lobster rolls and fried zucchini with ranch dressing
• Francine, Camden - still kickin'
• Waterfront, Camden
• Primo, Owl's Head/Rockland - yummmmmmmy; another Bourdain stop
• Bayview Lobster, Camden - best clam chowder ever
• Cappy's, Camden - Sebago blueberry beer
• Shepherd's Pie, Rockport - Owned by the same people as Francine and it shows in the more casual fare.
• Camden Cone - blueberry ice cream
• Zoot Coffee, Camden
• Chase's Daily, Belfast - veggie delight
• Finback Alehouse, Bar Harbor
• Cafe This Way, Bar Harbor - splendiferous scallops
• Thirsty Whale, Bar Harbor
• Lompoc Cafe, Bar Harbor - preserved-lemon deviled eggs on a shady terrace anyone?
• Thurston's Lobster Pound, Mount Desert Island
• Atlantic Brewing Co., MDI - lots of free samples after the tour
• Leary's, Bar Harbor - shoutout to Rob, the lovely bartender of this Irish pub
• Fathom, Bar Harbor - zucchini gnocchi topped with what seemed like a ridiculous amount of lobster and brown butter sauce
• Dog and Pony, Bar Harbor - Get your Philly soft pretzel fix in the gazebo.
• Mache Bistro, Bar Harbor - romantic French spot
• Sarah's, Wiscasset - competing lobster roll joint; Red's wins
• Great Lost Bear, Portland - huge beer selection
• Fore Street, Portland - best meal of the trip; I'm still salivating.