There is nothing that represents America better than football. After all, it's right there in the name – 'American Football.' The sport embodies the essence of this great country: tough, gritty, loud, arrogant, unpredictable, and filled with larger-than-life personalities. These characteristics truly capture the spirit of America. Football is, without a doubt, a reflection of everything that makes this nation the greatest in the world.

While we all love the action on the field, football season (and especially the Super Bowl) is much more than just that. The sport also brings family and friends together. We spend time with one another, enjoying the games and good company. However, there's one thing that always makes these gatherings better: gluttony.

Football & Food: A Delicious Combination

Football was invented to be enjoyed while stuffing our faces with delicious food and beverages (adult ones, preferably). The classics like chicken wings, nachos, pizza, burgers, cheesesteaks, and basically anything else fried are true staples of a good weekend of football-watching. Plus, who doesn't want to wash that down with a tall, cool one? So, considering this Sunday is the true granddaddy of them all, it's time to go big.

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With this in mind, it got me wondering where Mainers like to stuff their faces during the Super Bowl. Where can we go to enjoy great food with friends while watching two teams battle it out for ultimate supremacy?

Maine's Best Place to Watch the Super Bowl

That's why we put out the call to you on our social media—we wanted to hear about the places in Maine that are football meccas.

The response was great! Below is a list of many of the locations shared with us. The results include sports bars, pubs, pizza joints, and entertainment centers from around the state. It's a wonderfully diverse look at where Mainers love watching football, especially the Super Bowl.

How many of these places have you been to? What’s your favorite place to watch the game?

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