
Here Are 11 Iconic Maine Restaurants Over 70 Years Old and Still Going Strong
Restaurants come and go. The food scene changes and evolves. And yet, there's something comforting about knowing when your stomach starts getting hungry, your go-to spot to eat is there and has been for years.
Maine has several longstanding spots that have withstood the test of time, including many that have been around for decades.
Let's take a look at 11 restaurants that have been around for over an impressive 70 years.
Oldest Restaurants in Maine
From Portland to Eastport, some Maine restaurants have been dishing out lobster rolls, red snappers, and hearty diner breakfasts for years.
These places have been touted for their food but also as places to create lasting memories, the perfect road trip stops, and the must-visit staples when family and friends want to get together.
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Maybe it's devouring an Amato’s Italian sandwich in Portland. Perhaps it's stopping at Moody’s Diner in Waldoboro on your way up the coast. It could be your cravings for a hot dog mean you've got to hit up Simones' in Lewiston.
These restaurants are icons of Maine and still going strong. Take a look at some of Maine's oldest restaurants that are over 70 years old. Some are even over a 100 years old!
11 Maine Restaurants Older Than 75 Years Old That Are Still Going Strong
Gallery Credit: Sean McKenna
How many have you been to? Do you have a favorite? Can you believe some of these spots opened in the early 1900s?
These are all spots serving up flavor, history and deliciousness, and they don't look to be stopping anytime soon.
Here's to many more years at these oldest restaurants in Maine.
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Gallery Credit: Chris Sedenka
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