Can You Guess Maine’s 'Most Underrated' Restaurant?

From the Piscataqua River Bridge to the northernmost tip of Madawaska, Maine is filled with great restaurants. But which one is the most underrated?

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Our Pine Tree State is full of fantastic restaurants, but the ones that come to mind first probably aren’t considered ‘underrated,’ right? So, what makes a restaurant underrated? Is it the same as being underappreciated? Either way, our state has plenty of amazing places to eat!

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First, how does one even determine if a restaurant is underrated? And how can we single out the most underrated?

Spoon University’s list of ‘The Most Underrated Restaurant in Every State’ was written by student Caroline Early from their Richmond chapter. The focus was on local restaurants that are often overlooked due to their modest appearance, hidden location, or limited publicity.

These eateries are praised for serving great food, and many are family-owned or specialize in a particular cuisine. The article compiles these hidden gems to help folks discover new places to enjoy.

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With that in mind, what is Maine’s most underrated restaurant according to Spoon University?

According to their list of ‘The Most Underrated Restaurant in Every State,’ Maine’s most underrated restaurant is Jordan Pond House in Seal Harbor. Spoon University had this to say about the Acadia National Park restaurant:

Open from May to October, Jordan Pond House offers amazing popovers, blueberry tea and breathtaking views of Acadia National Park. Jordan Pond House made our list because it is located on Mount Desert Island.

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What are your thoughts on Jordan Pond House in Seal Harbor being chosen as Maine’s most underrated restaurant? Have you ever been? We’d love to hear from you! Feel free to join the conversation by messaging us on the app.

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