Guidebook for York
Food Scene
St. Joe's Coffee
449 US-1Amazing breakfast sandwiches!
Lil's Cafe
7 Wallingford SquareGreat cafe in downtown Kittery. Don't miss the crullers!
Modern setting with Maine classics like lobster rolls, clam chowder and fried seafood dishes, plus raw bar. Good selection of local craft brews.
27 locals recommend
Robert's Maine Grill
326 US-1Modern setting with Maine classics like lobster rolls, clam chowder and fried seafood dishes, plus raw bar. Good selection of local craft brews.
The Central Restaurant & Bar
127 Long Sands RdThe Central Bean & Bakery
127 Long Sands Rd Good coffee and baked goods, open late (for a cafe).
Uniquely Maine and perfect if you're looking for something casual. Counter service and a huge yard featuring picnic tables, fire pits, bocce courts, horseshoes, cornhole and live music several nights a week. Seasonal.
18 locals recommend
Lobster in The Rough
1000 1Uniquely Maine and perfect if you're looking for something casual. Counter service and a huge yard featuring picnic tables, fire pits, bocce courts, horseshoes, cornhole and live music several nights a week. Seasonal.
STREET eat/drink 360
801 Islington StGreat menu, fun atmosphere, lots of meat-free options.
New Hampshire's original brewpub – serving good food & handcrafted beers in a friendly atmosphere since 1991. Lots of meat-free options. Food served late.
47 locals recommend
Portsmouth Brewery
56 Market StNew Hampshire's original brewpub – serving good food & handcrafted beers in a friendly atmosphere since 1991. Lots of meat-free options. Food served late.
The only vegetarian restaurant in the area, and it's amazing. Lots of vegan options. Great cocktails, too!
26 locals recommend
Green Elephant Vegetarian Bistro & Bar
35 Portwalk PlThe only vegetarian restaurant in the area, and it's amazing. Lots of vegan options. Great cocktails, too!
Village Scoop Ice Cream
286 York StThe Black Birch
2 Government StGreat food, great drinks, super friendly people
Iconic house made donuts in a family-owned diner: http://congdons.com
64 locals recommend
Congdon's Doughnuts
1090 Post RdIconic house made donuts in a family-owned diner: http://congdons.com
The downstairs restaurant, the Ship's Cellar Pub, is a cozy casual spot in town...a bit overpriced for what it is, but a good option if you want to eat out without leaving York.
41 locals recommend
York Harbor Inn
480 York StThe downstairs restaurant, the Ship's Cellar Pub, is a cozy casual spot in town...a bit overpriced for what it is, but a good option if you want to eat out without leaving York.
Great for special occasions! Advance reservations recommended for the intimate dining room, but you can sometimes snag a seat at the upstairs wine bar without one.
23 locals recommend
Black Trumpet
29 Ceres StGreat for special occasions! Advance reservations recommended for the intimate dining room, but you can sometimes snag a seat at the upstairs wine bar without one.
Iconic York beach soft serve counter -- grab a cone and walk across the street to the beach!
York Beach Dairy Bar
97 Long Beach AveIconic York beach soft serve counter -- grab a cone and walk across the street to the beach!
Decent food & drink menu, but this place is all about location. Their outdoor seating is as close to eating on the beach as it gets. (The map pin is off...it's on Rte 1A)
7 locals recommend
Stone's Throw
Stone's ThrowDecent food & drink menu, but this place is all about location. Their outdoor seating is as close to eating on the beach as it gets. (The map pin is off...it's on Rte 1A)
Delicious, rustic pizza cooked in a wood-fired clay oven. Casual atmosphere. Good, organic ingredients. The dining room can be loud if it's crowded.
31 locals recommend
Flatbread Company
138 Congress StreetDelicious, rustic pizza cooked in a wood-fired clay oven. Casual atmosphere. Good, organic ingredients. The dining room can be loud if it's crowded.
Can you tell we love ice cream? This ice cream stand was formerly Brown's Ice Cream (since 1967!). Choose from dozens of flavors (preview the list at http://dunnesicecream.com), then grab a spot at the picnic tables or wander down the hill with your treat to check out The Nubble Lighthouse. Cash only.
12 locals recommend
Dunne's Ice Cream
214 Nubble RdCan you tell we love ice cream? This ice cream stand was formerly Brown's Ice Cream (since 1967!). Choose from dozens of flavors (preview the list at http://dunnesicecream.com), then grab a spot at the picnic tables or wander down the hill with your treat to check out The Nubble Lighthouse. Cash only.
Great menu (the pizzas are excellent), solid beer list, and wine on tap. Not too far from the cottage and plenty of parking.
39 locals recommend
When Pigs Fly Restaurant & Pizzeria
460 US-1Great menu (the pizzas are excellent), solid beer list, and wine on tap. Not too far from the cottage and plenty of parking.
Essentials
Hannaford Supermarket
5 Hannaford DrRite Aid
15 Shapleigh RdEntertainment & Activities
Regal Fox Run & RPX
45 Gosling RdCinemagic Stadium 10
2454 Lafayette RdHot spot for touring acts (music, comedy & more), author talks, movies and more
79 locals recommend
The Music Hall
28 Chestnut StHot spot for touring acts (music, comedy & more), author talks, movies and more
Upcoming events calendar: https://tickets.jonathansogunquit.com
14 locals recommend
Jonathan's Ogunquit
92 Bourne LnUpcoming events calendar: https://tickets.jonathansogunquit.com
Redbox
440 US-1There are 2 well-stocked Redbox DVD rental kiosks inside the Hannaford, 2.5 miles away
Super old-school arcade featuring pinball, video games, skee ball, bowling lanes and more. Seasonal; check the hours before you go.
15 locals recommend
Funorama
13 Beach StSuper old-school arcade featuring pinball, video games, skee ball, bowling lanes and more. Seasonal; check the hours before you go.
Drinks & Nightlife
SoMe Brewing Company
1 York StLocal brewery (as local as it gets)
Wiggly Bridge Distillery Beach
19 Railroad AveSmall batch distillery
In a town filled with independent breweries, this is one of the more interesting. Specializing in ales, gruits, sours and more.
22 locals recommend
Earth Eagle Brewings
175 High StIn a town filled with independent breweries, this is one of the more interesting. Specializing in ales, gruits, sours and more.
Locals know this spot as "the dram" -- tiny cocktail bar with a very creative drink menu and dark, speakeasy-style atmosphere (a little on the hipster side).
29 locals recommend
The Wallingford Dram
7 Wallingford SquareLocals know this spot as "the dram" -- tiny cocktail bar with a very creative drink menu and dark, speakeasy-style atmosphere (a little on the hipster side).
Fantastic beer list, but lackluster service. Good stop for happy hour or a pre-dinner drink at the bar.
16 locals recommend
The York River Landing
150 US-1Fantastic beer list, but lackluster service. Good stop for happy hour or a pre-dinner drink at the bar.
Sightseeing
NUBBLE LIGHT / SOHIER PARK
Sohier Park RoadOld York Historical Society
3 Lindsay RdLong Sands Beach
189 Long Beach AveCliff Walk
Cliff WalkPerkins Cove is the starting point for the Marginal Way cliff walk in Ogunquit and also features cute little shops and restaurants, and is also a commercial fishing dock. Parking can be tricky.
47 locals recommend
Perkins Cove
Perkins Cove is the starting point for the Marginal Way cliff walk in Ogunquit and also features cute little shops and restaurants, and is also a commercial fishing dock. Parking can be tricky.
Parks & Nature
Mount Agamenticus
Highland Farm Preserve
321 Cider Hill Rd