Explore the local food and drink offerings.

Favorite Local Restaurants

Mimi’s Meats & Deli

A local gem for fresh sandwiches, quality selected meats, and house-made specialties. Perfect for grabbing lunch to-go before a day on the lake or trails. – highly recommended for exceptional quality grill items -skewers & steaks, lunches and breakfast sandos. Charcuterie options available. Truly Homemade side items & salads, stuffed baked potatoes.

Pro-Tip: Order skewers for the grill in advance during the busy season – 207-695-3372

Dockside Restaurant (right across the way)

Lakeside casual dining with great views. Perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner after a day on the water. It’s where you park your boat.

The Stress-Free Moose

A guest favorite for burgers, beers, and a laid-back local vibe. Variety of dishes and best yet, right next door.

Kelly’s Landing

Lakeview dining with classic Maine fare, including lobster rolls and fresh trout. Near the Junction.
Long pull-up dock for those arriving by watercraft. 207-695-4438

Trailside Restaurant

Casual, local favorite. Hearty comfort food, generous portions and friendly service, at Trailside Lodge.
Thu-Sat 4-8pm. 207-695-3737

Jamison’s (Jamos)

Great for excellent pizza dinner or takeout night. Locals love the hot and cold sandwiches and salads. 207-695-2201. Right downtown on the corner.

Jameson’s Lobster

Fresh affordable lobster from a local lobsterman. Curbside pickup- not a restaurant. Preorder live or cooked. 207-592-8542. Jamesonlobster1@gmail.com. 384 Pritham Ave.

Blair Hill Inn Restaurant

Fine dining with stunning lake views, seasonal tasting menus, and an elevated atmosphere. Ideal for a special night out — reservations required sometimes weeks in advance during high season. Locally grown menu items. 

Northwoods Gourmet Girl

Natural pantry staples, curated picnic items, ready-made foods, handcrafted popsicles, outstanding home-baked goods, fresh bread, wine & charcuterie. Lunch specials. Sunday Brunch. Right downtown at the corner, 203 Pritham Av. 207-577-9012.

Pro-tip: two large charcuterie acacia boards can be found on the top shelf of the kitchen pantry.

Restaurants in nearby Monson

The Quarry

A fine dining establishment in Monson, celebrated for its innovative dishes. In 2023, The Quarry received the prestigious James Beard Award for Outstanding Hospitality.

Reservations are highly recommended. 207-997-3486

Spring Creek Bar-B-Q

Renowned for its authentic Texas-style barbecue, this outstanding family-owned gem offers mouthwatering ribs, pulled pork, and brisket. Located in Monson, hours vary, call ahead.

Turning Page Farm Brewery

842 Guilford Rd 207-878-6360. A local goat farm and microbrewery, offering hot food alongside your beer: bratwurst and kielbasa sandwiches, stout chili, grilled cheese, plus small bites like pretzel or sauerkraut balls.

Restaurant in nearby Abbot, ME

Abbot Bakery

Warm regional bakery known for fresh donuts, pastries, cookies and pies— perfect for a morning treat!

Pro-Tip: Homemade chicken and vegetable pot pies made daily. Perfect if you are driving in to start your stay with an easy meal to heat upon arrival, berry pie for desert!

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