Fine-Dining Restaurants Near Ogunquit, Maine
- Ogunquit, a summer resort town on the southern tip of Maine, means "coastal lagoon" to the native Abenaki Indians. Its motto, "Beautiful Place by the Sea," is particularly evident along the craggy coastline, with scenic trails and treacherous cliffs. Visitors can shop and take in the sights, and their experiences are further heightened by enjoying a meal at one of Ogunquit's top-notch restaurants.
- Enjoy a fine-dining experience surrounded by candlelight and a roaring fireplace at 98 Provence, a French restaurant that resembles a country cottage. Fresh ingredients are used to create an ever-changing menu with appetizers and entrees such as a fisherman soup with local seafood and a beef tenderloin dish with asparagus-truffle ravioli and Parmesan crisp. Dress code is casual dress.
98 Provence
262 Shore Road
Ogunquit, ME 03907
207-646-9898
98provence.com - The White Barn Inn Restaurant is in Kennebunk Beach, Maine, about 11 miles from Ogunquit. The restaurant is in an old barn that was renovated as a fine-dining establishment in 1973. The White Barn Inn's menu changes weekly and is focused on fresh seafood from the waters of Maine. Past menus have included lobster minestrone soup, pan-roasted bacon-wrapped cod fillets and a vanilla bean souffle with chocolate sauce and strawberry ice cream. Jackets and reservations are required.
The White Barn Inn Restaurant
37 Beach Ave.
Kennebunk Beach, ME 04043
207-967-2321
whitebarninn.com - The Arrows Restaurant is owned by chefs Mark Gaier and Clark Frasier. Located in a two-story, 18th-century farmhouse, this elegant yet casual restaurant is located in Cape Neddick, four miles from Ogunquit. The Arrows restaurant operates a 1-acre garden that provides fresh vegetables for its menu. Start your meal at Arrows with roasted quail and fried noodles; then feast on roasted chicken with sourdough-foie gras stuffing.
Arrows Restaurant
41 Berwick Road
Cape Neddick, ME 03902
207-361-1100
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