These Are the 10 Best Restaurants in Lewiston, Maine, According to Diners
Listen, we can talk until we’re blue in the face about Portland’s incredible food scene. But there’s a lot more to Maine’s culinary scene than just what you can find in the state’s largest city.
The state is brimming with amazing diners, great pubs, outstanding sandwich shops, perfect pizza parlors, and delicious cafés. Maine is certainly not lacking in great places to enjoy a fine meal. And that includes another one of Maine’s cities, Lewiston.
Ah yes, Lewiston. Half of the Cities of the Androscoggin. A city known for hot air balloons, Franco-Americans, ice hockey, and Patrick Dempsey. But the city should also be known for its very solid culinary reputation.
How is Lewiston's Food Scene?
Lewiston is loaded with great joints, from long-standing traditional spots to newer places bursting with flavor and innovation. It’s not crazy to say there truly is something for everyone.
With this in mind, I thought it would be fun to take a look at some of the most popular joints in the city—the ones that have received praise from both locals and those from away. That’s why we went right to the review site Tripadvisor to get a look at which restaurants are receiving the most love.
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What are the Most Popular Restaurants in Lewiston, Maine?
I must admit, it’s a great list. It’s a mixture of cuisines and concepts. Some are newer, while others have stood the test of time by consistently bringing the flavors that folks love.
You can see the top 10 below. How many have you been to?
The 10 Most Popular Restaurants in Lewiston, Maine, According to TripAdvisor.
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