Wine Spectator has named 16 Maine establishments to its 2024 Restaurant Awards list.
The publication recognized more than 3,700 restaurants in 2024, hailing from all 50 U.S. states and more than 75 countries and territories.
Awards were given in three categories: Award of Excellence (2,150 winners, 11 from Maine), Best of Award of Excellence (1,531 winners, five from Maine) and Grand Award (96 winners, none from Maine).
Best of Award of Excellence
Aragosta, Deer Isle
Havana Restaurant, Bar Harbor
Natalie’s Restaurant, Camden
Sea Glass, Cape Elizabeth
The White Barn Inn Restaurant, Kennebunk
Award of Excellence
555 North, Brunswick
Chaval, Portland
Coastal Prime, Boothbay Harbor
Earth at Hidden Pond, Kennebunkport
Modern Barn, Bethel
Noble Kitchen + Bar, Brunswick
Ocean Restaurant, Kennebunkport
Old Port Sea Grill and Raw Bar, Portland
Primo, Rockland
The Balance Rock Inn Veranda Bar, Bar Harbor
Twelve, Portland