For many years running, the state of Maine has become a tourist destination strictly for food.

While that foodie tourism still centers around Portland, Maine, there are several restaurants throughout the state that have become true culinary destinations.

With higher profiles and larger crowds, some of Maine's upscale restaurants have become more and more challenging to get into.

Many Restaurants in Maine Face Increased Reservation Demand

The food tourism business has sparked something a little different for a lot of Maine restaurants. Reservation demand.

There are lot of websites that offer to be a third-party for restaurant reservations like OpenTable and Resy.

When the boom in reservation demand arrived, many restaurants you'll find on the list below were caught off guard by just how many people wanted a seat at their spot. Especially in the summertime.

Restaurants have adjusted accordingly as time has passed. Some no longer allow walk-ins and others have taken over reservations in-house exclusively.

The Most Difficult Months To Get a Reservation At In-Demand Restaurants in Maine

Unsurprisingly, the summer months are the most challenging times to get reservations at some of Maine's most upscale and in-demand eateries.

July and August are the busiest months for restaurant reservations in the state. Those two months are followed by September and October for those that love all things fall.

Some of the most difficult restaurants in the state to get a table at are seasonal and that exclusivity makes would-be patrons even more eager to snag a table.

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