It has been a busy year for the Maine restaurant scene. Maine has seen a lengthy menu of restaurants come, go and turn over ownership. As we get ready to close out the year, let’s take a foodie trip around the state to look at some of the changes.
Here are links to the top restaurant stories published in 2023.
Friday Food Insider: Saddleback opens a restaurant that’s at home in its surroundings
Friday Food Insider: Restaurants are opening, closing and changing hands
Three Maine restaurants named to OpenTable Top 100 list
Sweet success comes to a long-vacant space in South Portland

Friday Food Insider: Maine says hello and goodbye to local restaurants
After half a century, downtown Saco pizza shop gets new owner
Portland Lobster Co. buys lobster pound on Bailey Island in Casco Bay
Calling all chefs: With increase in visitors, Bangor looks to add restaurants downtown
Lewiston restaurant will build on success of sister eatery directly beneath it