There’s 5 New Maine Restaurants That Opened in January 2026

Ready for some new bites for the new year?

January 2026 saw a handful of restaurants open their doors for the first time, marking a positive light of deliciousness in the darkness that is the biting cold winters of Maine.

Nothing a little food and drink can't fix, right?

Maine Restaurants That Opened in January 2026

Several of the debut Maine restaurants in January have taken over the locations of former eateries.

In Brunswick, Baked on Maine has moved into the former Great Impasta location, which relocated right on down the road and opened at 11 Pleasant Street in March 2025.

That left 42 Maine Street wide open, and now, this new spot has moved in, serving fresh bakery items and tasty breakfast and lunch options.

Over in Westbrook, Bombay Bistro took over the former Frog & Turtle location at 3 Vallee Square.

After nearly 20 years, the well-known gastropub would close its doors and the location would remain empty for almost a year.

Now, the Indian restaurant Bombay Bistro has opened with a splash of green and is delivering authentic, flavorful cuisine.

Let's take a look at some of the places that opened in the first month of 2026.

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Have you had a chance to check any of these places out? Any you really want to try?

It's fantastic to see new restaurant options and places locals can support. Bet there's going to be a lot of satisfied stomachs coming up, and hopefully for many more years to come.