The best Restaurants in Castine ranking of February 2025
12 restaurant menus in Castine, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
"We had been having a very hard time finding a bakery or caterer that was near where we were holding our intimate backyard wedding in Orland, but I..."
Laura Bennett
"They have good food and good variety. Some are pricey.
I don’t know what the standard health guidelines here in ME but staff don’t use gloves..."
Dafne Momongan-Connall (StuDaf)
"Markel’s Bakehouse (formerly known as Bah’s) is a tiny little breakfast nook (and lunch) hidden in beautiful downtown Castine. As the spring thaw..."
syn edgē
"Pure magic at MarKel’s Bakehouse in Castine, Maine. From the salmon eggs benedict to the specialty sandwiches and soups to the strawberry rhubarb..."
James Pettit
"Great food and nice atmosphere. The balcony is lovely on sunny days. The Mexican BLT is, personally, my favorite sandwich. I order it almost every..."
Hannah Flood
"This is a great place to have breakfast or lunch. PLENTY of seating inside and outside. Good views of the harbor from the outdoor patio. It is..."
Emily L.
"I have visited Markel's about six times in the last month. I've enjoyed both lunch and breakfast at this popular local spot. Everything here is..."
Delsie Phillips
"Great for baked goods, coffee an tea. Nice seating on the deck made for a beautiful start to the..."
MIchael Sharp
"Very cute and quirky place - perfect for lunch. We went with family and everyone got their food pretty quickly. It all tasted very fresh and was..."
Londyn Korol
"A great place, charming, full of earnest students from the Maritime Academy, visitors, and locals, with a friendly staff and good food. I thought I..."
"We had an amazing lunch here today. Madison was a wonderful bartender, super friendly and informative. A great host. Lots of gluten free options..."
Danielle Dorrie
"What a great place to visit! Very good atmosphere with awesome view.
Food was excellent! We ordered lobster, crab melt and grilled tuna. Also wait..."
Dana Yrzabek
"I’m still at the restaurant, sipping a beer and enjoying the flawless waterside view. Truly one of the best you will find anywhere. I mean, you are..."
James Martin Moran
"We had such a lovely dinner here! The beautifully lit up dining area overlooking the water had such a warm, inviting feel to it and the staff was..."
Kate
"An excellent meal with an excellent chowder. The halibut was cooked perfectly. I have been several times and always found the wait staff very..."
John Tonetti
"We had a great meal for 3 at Dennett's. Lots of menu options. My lobster roll was the best so far during our Maine visit. The food was excellent,..."
Kathleen Norat
"Decided to try despite poor service reviews but based on good food reviews. The food was sooooooo amazingly delicious! The service excellent!! The..."
Elizabeth Gannon
"Dennetts Wharf was an amazing place to stop in Castine. 5 stars all the way. The lobster roll was the best I have had on my 5 day trip through all..."
Vita Greenberg
"a tad expensive but the food and drinks were amazing so I'm not mad about it. definitely a better experience than the pub down the street..."
Amy Martens
"Excellent food! Great wait staff and wonderful location. Hannah wasa great server and made sure everything was to our liking. The deck was such a..."
Todd Olson
"Food was great, outside seating was also great. Our server was less than great. Maybe she was having a bad day. Order was correct but there was a bit..."
"The Pentagoet Inn in Castine is not only a great place to stay, it's also a great place to dine. Only about an hour from Bangor, it's well worth the..."
Don Hanson
"Absolutely loved! My wife and I spent a portion of our honeymoon here and could not have picked a better spot! So lovely! Staff and service..."
Jason Wald
"In the Inn for 3 nights to celebrate wife's birthday and use Castine as our base of operations to view the color changes in Acadia and Camden. We had..."
Ron Eagle
"A lovely place to stay in the heart of beautiful Castine. The owners really take care of you. Great breakfast and the best little pub in New..."
Jeni Evans Hennessey
"Wonderful B&B. Great homemade breakfast foods. Jack will always steer you in the right direction for either the finest restaurants or spectacular..."
Jimmy McTernan
"We stayed at the Pentagoet Inn September 2 through the 6th and it was EXCELLENT! Jack, Julie and Joyce and staff treat you like royalty. I can't..."
Leslie Gallison
"Happened upon this wonderful restaurant just by chance, thank you Siri! We did not have reservations and they graciously seated us in the Pub Room..."
Cassie Ferrier
"Wonderful 3 nights, people were great and the food amazing. We met two different couples that have gone once a year for over thirty..."
Jeff Stoffel
"Julie and Jack are a needed anchor in Castine! What would Fourth of July in Castine be without BBQ and drinks on their wonderful porch. Hardest..."
Susan Keating
"Arrived late evening, 7ish, and couldn't have been more welcoming. Light supper and conversation with other guests in the barroom. Rooms quaint,..."
"The Breeze and Castine Variety Store had an old Maine charm to it. The sign calling it a restaurant is a bit misleading as there is limited seating..."
Roy Harper
"I had a really nice crab roll. Had a little kick to it, maybe some old bay seasoning? very tasty. fries were nice and hot. good cole slaw too...."
J B
"Stopped in Castine to see the town. Had a bite to eat at The Breeze and Castine Variety. I was very pleased with the food. It was delicious...."
Keith Urban
"We stayed down the road for a week and stopped in for dinner first, then went back multiple times for breakfast, cold drinks, and excellent espresso...."
Elizabeth DiPrizio
"My husband and I stopped here to eat - it was our first time in Castine. The food was fantastic! I had the fish and chips, which was hands down the..."
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"The place is quirky and is expensive. With that being said, it is also delicious. We've eaten there multiple times and loved pretty much..."
Jacqui S
"I love this place! Friendly staff and amazing food that you can’t get in just any store. Come try the Kona Coffee for example. I usually don’t..."
Skyler Lane
"The perfect end to our day in Castine! The food is fresh and made with a lot of love. We had the tuna poke and the soft-shell crab thai curry and..."
Jeffrey Yorio
"The best ribs we had in a long time. We are from Texas, we know our ribs. We had ribs all over the country, these are amazing! Fish and chips are..."
Aida LaPoint
"Great place to get coffee and pastries in the morning. Stopped in for lunch also. My wrap was very good and they had a good variety of seafood and..."
Kim McAvoy
"I have been a home-owner and summer visitor to Islesboro for 25 years and for gourmet seafood cuisine I've found nothing better than Castine Variety...."
Scott Reeves
"Lobster Benedict from scratch with real hollandaise... need I say more?
I only wish they would put away the extra piles of t-shirts and open up the..."
kent tomaselli
"Great spot for fresh seafood lunch just across from the docks. Impressive menu for such a small place but food prepared well and service was..."
Paul
"My husband and I had the lobster roll and crab melt - honestly some of the best we have ever had. Even though we are local to Maine, we were not..."
"We really enjoyed talking with the owner. Great guy. Good stories.
Good local brewery and cedars sold here.
AMAZING PIZZA!!!!
We are so happy we..."
Jamie Flowers
"Our dinner stop for our first first night in Castine. We were surprised not to see fish and chips at on Irish pub on the water but hey they had a..."
Allison Libby-Thesing
"It was ok. Service was pretty bad, they clearly were catering to the obviously wealthy clientele. Food was typical pub..."
Henry Borntraeger (Henry)
"Excellent pub fare done extremely well. I had the wings and a spinach salad and they were both delicious and nicely priced. The salad was the..."
Rodney Konkel
"The atmosphere is always great with a Cheers-like vibe. The drinks are on the money and the pizza is very good, as..."
Ed Hatch
"Great place! The wife and I dropped in and sat at the bar for a couple of drinks and dinner. Staff was great and the food was good as well. ..."
Moto Resources
"Pizza & Irish Nachos are amazing! You might have to wait for service some if they are busy but totally worth it!!! Have a beer and enjoy! Right on..."
Cindy Browning
"Great food and what I would call the best pizza in Castine. They put garlic butter or something on the crust and it's just incredible. Also the..."
Hannah Flood
"Great atmosphere, excellent service and great food! The pizza is awesome and the burgers are great!! Great selection of beers. Been here many times,..."
Joseph Markley
"Drinks are served in a tall glass, the price is very good for the size. All of the staff where very..."
dawn ridge
"We loved the pizza here. Service was awesome, too. The kitchen closed a few minutes before we arrived but they made us a pizza..."
Debra Cole
"Reasonable prices great food and great atmosphere. This is why the pub is busy. Good pubs are busy so be patient. They will take good care of..."
Howard Corbett
"Great local pub! Fantastic food and the staff is so friendly! Great place. Will go back Everytime I am in..."
Dusty Schrader
"Great spot. Friendly owner and staff. Solid food and beer options. Stay a while and chat with the..."
Nicole Hoyt
"Always a good time here...great food and a friendly..."
Stephen Spratt
"Love the food and the service! Atmosphere is wonderful! Best wings around hands..."
"Food and service are fabulous. The haddock burgers are excellent with a healthy portion of haddock. The crab roll got high marks as well. We ordered..."
Jim and Debbie Mangiapane
"The Captain’s Catch is a tiny little takeout right on the Town Dock nested between where the Training Ship State of Maine docks and the historic..."
syn edgē
"Great, fresh seafood, burgers, salads, shakes and much more. Not cheap, but very fresh seafood and beautiful views of the bay in..."
Steven D Copertino
"If you like to have a delicious meal, this is the place , we have the fish tacos and cheese lobster sandwich , delicious. If you want the kids quiet..."
Marcos Cervantes
"Very tasty fried Haddock sandwich and homemade crab pie! The coated fries were Outstanding as well! Great location on the water! The ocean air topped..."
William Anderson
"We found Castine by just driving around and visited the Dyce Head lighthouse. This food stop ended up being some of our favorite food in Maine!
The..."
Kara H.
"Beautiful spot for lunch right on the water. Not all the tables have shade, but most had umbrellas. Food was really..."
william mcanirlin
"I'm not a fan of seafood but I swore I would try lobster in Maine. I am now definitely a fan of this place's lobster roll. So very delicious! It..."
Valerie
"Quick and friendly service. Delicious lobster rolls and the bang bang shrimp tacos are excellent, too. Make sure to snag a table with a view of the..."
Jack Childress
"Definitely the best fries in town! :) The crabmeat pie is excellent too. We are down here a few times a week and love the friendly staff and..."
Samuel Foster
"OK, the captain's catch may not be a top notch restaurant in Castine, ME but the location at the harbour, next to the "T/S State of Maine", the..."
Joe Mayer
"Had good ice.cream
Boat was in.great.place to go
Have..."
Pauline Green
"Fantastic Burgers and service! They take their food quality very seriously. This made our trip to Castine very..."
Mike Vamvounis
"Tasty burgers and fries. Excellent service. You can’t go wrong here. I highly recommend this little..."
Louise Vamvounis
"One of the best parts of summer great food and can’t get any closer to the..."
Mitchell Kaplan
"The food was delicious. Sure missed their soft serve ice cream though...."
JILL B. YOUNG
"I had the haddock bite basket the other day, and it was delicious. A really pretty spot to sit and..."
Sam Stevens
"My lobster roll was good, in the center of town, with great..."
"I cannot say enough about our recent stay at the Pentagoet Inn. My husband and I had the pleasure of staying two nights in a very charming and..."
Tammy Lawton
"Visit the Pentagoet and experience the outstanding charm and hospitality of this lovely inn on the coast. The views are unbeatable, the menus are..."
Casey Guise
"Thoroughly enjoyed our week staying at The Pentagoet! From day one, Matt, George and the team went above and beyond - serving a delicious hot dinner..."
David Ebbens
"Wife and I stayed at this Inn during the drop off weekend for Maine Maritime Academy recently. 100%, the owners have created a very welcoming and..."
Drew Thawley
"We had such a wonderful authentic stay at the Inn and can’t wait to return. We felt connected to the history of this small seaside town and enjoyed..."
Sarah Flowers
"I had my rehearsal dinner here and it was a lovely experience! All my guests raved about the food, venue, and service. Matt and George were excellent..."
Elizabeth Grant
"In a cute corner of Maine sits this adorable castle, The Pentagoet. You feel like you’ve stepped back in time and into a new world as each room at..."
Claire Von Enck
"An absolutely wonderful stay. If you require some peace and quiet, this historic and well-preserved inn is the perfect, quaint spot to recharge...."
Taylor Lang
"At the end of the 2023 season, we were able to make a one night reservation at the last minute. The Inn did not disappoint! The owners were warm..."
Barbara Inkellis
"We came here for a friend group reunion and had such a blast. The town is adorable and staying at the Pentagoet felt like traveling back in time. ..."
"Place is local food is good ....I'm out of Bangor working at the academy repair and what not they have been super friendly to my crew and..."
Frank Richards
"Had two very different experiences here. During the first visit the staff member was not friendly at all and acted like we were inconveniencing her..."
Lindsay Hall
"You can find all your needs, and service is..."
Marcos Cervantes
"Don't order the pizza. Crust won't even be cooked all the way. Also, whisky is very overpriced. Staff can be nice though.
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Devin Cherry
"Love this local grocer. It's in the center of Castine and has a little of everything. The best part about the store is the people. They are friendly,..."
R Morris
"Our son is a student at Maine Maritime Academy and what a great place T&C is for the students! Our whole family has come to love it there and the..."
Jen Dudley
"perfect place to get commonly needed items such as, snacks and drinks. They offer some regular food on the shelves as it is a popular place with the..."
Adam Casillas
"Good selection. Staff was smiling and helpful. Breakfast sandwich was very..."
Brandy A
"Ah....a local store is always the lifeblood of a comminity... t and c is bustling w townsfolk an maine maritime cadets galore...boars head meats an..."
amy nowland
"Friendly staff. Food seems well priced for the area. Good place to stop and grab a quick..."
Matthew Johnson
"So friendly! Great selection. Love this place. Good food..."
Dusty Schrader
"Great prices and very friendly people I was lucky enough to pick up this item while I was in..."
Jay Goguen
"Can be expensive but it's literally the only place in Castine to pick up grocery items in a pinch, so it's pretty reliable. Only place to get gas in..."
Hannah Flood
"Service was extraordinary...Beth is the BEST! Reheated our coffee , sent us home..."
john cosby
"Love the buffalo chicken wraps. Awesome homemade desserts. Friendly..."
Nicky Yeo
"Things can be a little expensive, but it's really convenient to have a place to swing down to if you don't feel like running up to Bucksport or..."
Jennifer Burton
"It's a convenience store, nothing special, although they have prepared foods and deli..."
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