With a plethora of lodging options stretching along the coast from Northport to
Belfast, Searsport to Stockton Springs and outward to Swanville, Unity, Thorndike
and Brooks, the Belfast Bay area offers a great base for visitors seeking refuge during
a weekend of hiking, kayaking or sailing and for those in town to see nearby land-
marks and relax and sight-see in state parks. It also provides great options for locals
staying overnight for Friday Gallery Art Walks, The Maine Celtic Celebration, Arts
in the Park, the Belfast Free Range Music Festival, Belfast Harbor Fest, the amazing
downtown street party, special screenings at the Colonial Theatre and year-round
live performances at the Belfast Maskers Community Theater.
Those interested in exceptional, welcoming service
will have any number of Bed & Breakfasts, inns
and guest houses to choose from, including el-
egant houses that were built in the late 1800s and
converted sea captains' mansions that have been
landmarked as historic in the National Registry
of Historic Places. For a more rustic experience,
there are cabins and cottages, as well as waterfront
campgrounds stretching along the coast line around
Belfast and Searsport. Fully furnished apartments
offer the amenities of home, while an upscale resort
offers picture-perfect, luxury getaways that include
athletic facilities, soccer and softball fields and hiking trails. Motels and hotels
provide another option for those seeking simple versions of comfort.
In addition to its lodging offerings, the area also provides a real diversity of food and
dining options from bakeries and seafood restaurants to bars, hot dog stands and
family restaurants. This is a budding food landscape with something to offer every
taste preference.
Downtown Belfast boasts streets that are memorable and laden with fascinat-
ing history and anecdote, characterized by long-standing brick buildings, quirky
storefronts, and an old-time feel that offers tourists a truly authentic experience of
New England. The restaurants that dot the area are examples of that quirky brand
of Maine warmth, welcome and efficient both in service and atmosphere.
There are the reliable lobster eateries along the waterfront, pubs that are comfort-
ing in atmosphere and food, a restaurant-cum-brewery which brews some of the
tastiest, most distinct beers in Maine, and bakeries which showcase delectable pies
and pastries. A few specialty restaurants focus on Asian, Italian and International
cuisine. Casual take-out venues and diners deliver hearty, down-home comfort
food, famous hot dogs and vibrant versions of the flatbread wrap. Outside of Belfast,
quaint neighborhood restaurants and cafes in Northport, Liberty and Searsport
know how to make patrons feel right at home. Road-trippers and day-hikers can
try out our various sandwich shops, including one in Stockton Springs which offers
a creative variety of take-out, picnic-style combinations of sandwiches, pastries,
chips, cheese and wine.
The Belfast area, with its vibrant, accessible waterfront, its variety of restaurants
and countless options for different kinds of lodging experiences, is perfectly suited
to welcoming visitors stopping in for the various year-round events, outdoor excur-
sions, gallery walks, and performances.
Belfast Bay Area
Explore and play by day, dine by night
For those interested in a taste of local
harvests, Chase's Daily in downtown
Belfast offers creative farm-to-table fare
featuring produce pulled straight from
the Chase Farm in Freedom. There is
also a weekly Farmers' Market held in
downtown Belfast during the warmer
months which showcases the area's
bounty of harvests.
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Breakfast (B), Brunch (Br)
Lunch (L), Dinner (D)
Credit Cards Accepted
Seating Capacity
Liquor Served
Hours
Lounge
Live Entertainment
Air Conditioning
Adaptive Access
T
ake Out
Catering
Outside Dining
Water View
GROCERY / DELI / BAKERY
The Good Kettle
247 U.S. Route One, Stockton Springs
207-567-2035, Fax 207-567-2036
info@thegoodkettle.com
www.thegoodkettle.com
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RESTAURANTS
Angler's Restaurant & Bait's Motel
215 E. Main Street, Searsport
207-548-2405, amy@baitsmotel.com
www.anglerseafoodrestaurant.com
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L, D
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Chase's Daily
96 Main Street, Belfast, 207-338-0555
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Cook's Crossing
237 East Main St., Searsport
207-548-2005, info@cooks-crossing.com
www.cooks-crossing.com
L, D
Darby's Restaurant
155 High Street, Belfast
207-338-2339, www.darbysrestaurant.com
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B, BR, L, D
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A conversational oasis in downtown Belfast. Delicious, casual, affordable dining. Fresh seafood, poultry, beef & vegetarian dishes.
From steak to pad thai, from Bacardi to Lagavulin. Scrumptious desserts.
Delvino's Grill & Pasta House
52 Main St., Belfast, 207-338-4565
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L, D
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Dockside Family Restaurant
PO Box 414, Belfast, 207-338-6889
crockettsgirl@yahoo.com
www.docksidefamilyrestaurant.com
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L, D
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Dunkin Donuts
23 Starrett Dr., Belfast
207-338-3005
www.dunkindonuts.com
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B, BR, L, D
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Laan-Xang Café
15 Main St., Belfast, 207-338-6338
dpjonesgp@gmail.com
www.laanXangCafe.com
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B, L
Lookout Bar & Grill
37B Front Street, Belfast
207-338-8900, thelookoutbar@yahoo.com
www.jamaican-grill.com/LookoutBar
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L, D
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Lori's Cafe
2900 Burketville Rd., Liberty
207-589-4141, lorim63@live.com
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B, L, D
McDonald's
282 Main St., Belfast, 207-338-1224
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B, L, D
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Nana's Kitchen
546 Atlantic Highway, Northport
207-338-1524
nanaskitchen04849@gmail.com
www.nanaskitchenmaine.webs.com
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L, D
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YOUR KIND OF PLACE ON A GOOD DAY,
OR BAD DAY, AND EVERY DAY BETWEEN
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Something good's
cooking at Darby's
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
155 High Street
Belfast (207) 338-2339
www.darbysrestaurant.com
Join us for breakfast,
lunch or dinner
A Conversational Oasis
in Downtown Belfast
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Nana's Kitchen
Restaurant ~ Bar ~ Catering
546 Atlantic Hwy (Rt. 1)
Northport, Me 04849
(4 Miles North Of Lincolnville Beach)
207-338-1524
www.nanasgoodeats.com
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Bay Leaf Cottages
& Bistro
All the comfort and charm of
a B&B without the cost!
Designer cottages &
motel rooms located on
Rt. 1 ~ just ˝ mile south
of the Islesboro Ferry &
Lincolnville Beach. WIFI,
Penobscot Bay views, &
continental breakfast included.
www.bayleafcottages.com
2372 Atlantic Hwy, Lincolnville Beach
207-505-0458