Peaks Island and Portland, Maine
Portland Maine has the best food.
These are just our personal favorites and walkable from the ferry. (Wear comfortable shoes!) Many great places are not on this list. Please excuse the enthusiasm: it can't be helped as they are all just spectacular. You may need to reserve ahead!
Take the 11:15 am boat and get a table before the crowds arrive. Our favorites: Damariscotta oysters, lobster roll, tuna crudo, dirty oyster martini.
272 locals recommend
Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StTake the 11:15 am boat and get a table before the crowds arrive. Our favorites: Damariscotta oysters, lobster roll, tuna crudo, dirty oyster martini.
Tomaso's Canteen
18 Hampshire StLocal bar while you wait for your Eventide table.
Fore Street
Fore StreetMussels unlike any others. Everything is delicious.
Island Lobster Company
20 Island AveGreat lobster rolls, salads, cocktails, and sunsets.
Terlingua
40 Washington AveWow can't miss here: great bbq and cocktails.
Yosaku
1 Danforth StReally great sushi and mostly locals.
REGARDS
Every time we go we've had the best meal ever.
Everyone's welcome here for a cold beer, and it can use your support. Cook-outs are super fun.
American Legion
142 Welch StEveryone's welcome here for a cold beer, and it can use your support. Cook-outs are super fun.
Great for happy hour: oysters, tinned fish, lots of interesting things to drink.
42 locals recommend
The Shop by Island Creek Oysters
123 Washington AveGreat for happy hour: oysters, tinned fish, lots of interesting things to drink.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Getting to Peaks
Casco Bay Lines. Check the schedule specifically for car ferries. Lines can be long in the summer. Park in the Peaks Island car line and go inside for tickets. Sometimes when it's crowded they run an extra ferry! Be in your car 15 minutes before scheduled departure. If you have time, head over to Flatbread for a beer and excellent pizza to go!