Amy's Guidebook
Food scene
Check their websites or Facebook pages (which are most up to date) for operating hours of all restaurants. Plan ahead for dinner reservations in the summer months.
Fantastic fine dining. Book (far) ahead for tasting menu and brunch reservations.
Happy Hour Sat-Mon 4-8. No reservations needed.
Visit their on site market for salads and sandwiches at Piccolo Mercato
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Aragosta at Goose Cove
300 Goose Cove RdFantastic fine dining. Book (far) ahead for tasting menu and brunch reservations.
Happy Hour Sat-Mon 4-8. No reservations needed.
Visit their on site market for salads and sandwiches at Piccolo Mercato
The best lobster roll you will ever have. Picnic table lunch/dinner, take out, overlooking the Eggemoggin Bridge. Check website for hours of operation.
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LDI Lobster
202 Little Deer Isle RoadThe best lobster roll you will ever have. Picnic table lunch/dinner, take out, overlooking the Eggemoggin Bridge. Check website for hours of operation.
Lobster straight off the boats to
cook at home. Closed Sundays
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Stonington Lobster CO-OP
51 Indian Point RdLobster straight off the boats to
cook at home. Closed Sundays
Stonecutters Kitchen
5 Atlantic AvePub food and pizza
Farm to table, excellent food. Reservations recommended.
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Fin and Fern
25 Seabreeze AvenueFarm to table, excellent food. Reservations recommended.
Take out and ice cream. Take out lunch and dinner available. Great lobster rolls.
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Stonington Ice Cream Company
66 Main StTake out and ice cream. Take out lunch and dinner available. Great lobster rolls.
Window service for lunch, dinner and ice cream with picnic table seating.
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There's A Treat Takeout
495 North Deer Isle RoadWindow service for lunch, dinner and ice cream with picnic table seating.
Steamed lobster and crab fresh from the sea to picnic tables overlooking the working waterfront at Fifield Point.
open Monday – Friday, from 6:00 – 7:30 pm, by reservation only.
207-370-2549
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Burnt Cove Boil
4 Willie's WaySteamed lobster and crab fresh from the sea to picnic tables overlooking the working waterfront at Fifield Point.
open Monday – Friday, from 6:00 – 7:30 pm, by reservation only.
207-370-2549
Coffee & pastries at 2 locations on Main Street in Stonington and in Deer Isle village.
Stonington location:
Happy Hour Mon-Fri from 3-5pm, $5 wine and beer.
Bubbles and Brine events throughout summer 2022, see more details at the end of the guidebook
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44 North Coffee
7 Main StCoffee & pastries at 2 locations on Main Street in Stonington and in Deer Isle village.
Stonington location:
Happy Hour Mon-Fri from 3-5pm, $5 wine and beer.
Bubbles and Brine events throughout summer 2022, see more details at the end of the guidebook
Excellent food, also with wine and oyster bar attached. 35 minute drive in Blue Hill
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Arborvine
33 Tenney HillExcellent food, also with wine and oyster bar attached. 35 minute drive in Blue Hill
Blaze
66 Main StreetBrewery and pub. 35 minute drive in Blue Hill
Sandy's Blue Hill Cafe
40 Main StGreat breakfast and lunch.
Excellent Mexican food. Just past the bridge on the mainland (20 minute drive). Close to The Lookout, Holbrook Preserve, Lisa Tolson Preserve. 11-7 wed-sun
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EL EL FRIJOLES, Mexican Food
41 Caterpillar Hill RdExcellent Mexican food. Just past the bridge on the mainland (20 minute drive). Close to The Lookout, Holbrook Preserve, Lisa Tolson Preserve. 11-7 wed-sun
Pizza, BBQ and live music. See their social media page or website for more information
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Strong Brewing
7 Rope Ferry RdPizza, BBQ and live music. See their social media page or website for more information
Quaint restaurant. About 25 minutes from Stonington.
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The Brooklin Inn
22 Reach RdQuaint restaurant. About 25 minutes from Stonington.
DeepWater Brewing Company
33 Tenney HillNew in the area 2022. Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday. Biergarten, restaurant and bar. Reservations recommended.
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The Whale's Rib Tavern
20 Main StNew in the area 2022. Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday. Biergarten, restaurant and bar. Reservations recommended.
I’ve never been here. I don’t know why. But it’s a dining option. Let me know if you go!
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Marlintini's Grill
83 Mines RdI’ve never been here. I don’t know why. But it’s a dining option. Let me know if you go!
Long Cove Sea Farm
10 Tidal Cove LaneOysters oysters oysters! Check out their website.
Great lunch spot if you’re leaving the island. Near Holbrook Sanctuary
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Bagaduce Lunch
145 Frank's FlatGreat lunch spot if you’re leaving the island. Near Holbrook Sanctuary
Buck's Restaurant
6 Cornfield Hill RdOpen Mon-Sat.
Holden Homestead Bed & Breakfast
Wed-Sat fresh baked muffins 8-12. Do you know the Muffin Man?
Not your typical Maine fare, but a great little spot. It has been on the island for over 20 years and the hospitality is superb. Wed-Sat 12-8
The Cockatoo Portuguese Restaurant
24 Carters LaneNot your typical Maine fare, but a great little spot. It has been on the island for over 20 years and the hospitality is superb. Wed-Sat 12-8
Barncastle Hotel + Restaurant
125 South StSiam Sky
8 Mill StRevived by Brooklyn, NY restauranteur. Excellent food and worth the 50 minutes drive
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Dennett's Wharf of Castine
15 Sea StreetRevived by Brooklyn, NY restauranteur. Excellent food and worth the 50 minutes drive
Perry's Lobster Shack
1076 Newbury Neck RdThe Maine Lobster Lady
Brooklin Candy Co.
103 Bay RdRoaring Lion Farm
144 Snow's Cove RdTinder Hearth
1452 Coastal RdOakland House Seaside Cottages and Inn
435 Herrick Rd27 Fathoms Waterfront Grille
Open 11-8 everyday except Thursday
Pilgrim's Inn
Michelin star chef. Great vibe and great food
Entertainment
Discovery Wharf at MCCF
13 Atlantic AveFun for the whole family
Island Country Club
442 Sunset RdCertain types of shows sell out fast. Browse the set list in advance and purchase tickets through the Opera House website. Plays, jugglers, jazz festivals and more
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Opera House Arts
1 School StCertain types of shows sell out fast. Browse the set list in advance and purchase tickets through the Opera House website. Plays, jugglers, jazz festivals and more
Driftwood Kayak
Hardy's Hill RoadAn indescribable gallery and jam kitchen. See for yourself. Excellent for children
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Nervous Nellie's Jams and Jellies
598 Sunshine RdAn indescribable gallery and jam kitchen. See for yourself. Excellent for children
Downeast Scenic Railroad
8 Railroad SidingDeer Isle-Stonington Historical Society
416 Sunset RdThe Activity Shop
139 Mines RdGroceries
1 mile away. Grocery store with deli and take out pizza
Burnt Cove Market
1 S Burnt Cove RdThe Galley Grocery
278 N Deer Isle RdHarbor View Store
5 Atlantic AveSunset Garlic Farm
261 Sunset RoadFarm fresh vegetable stand on 15A to Deer Isle Village
Excellent farm stand with fabulous cheese. The have a stand at the Friday farmers market. Also a gallery. Bring your kids to see the goats!
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Yellow Birch Farm
73 Reach RdExcellent farm stand with fabulous cheese. The have a stand at the Friday farmers market. Also a gallery. Bring your kids to see the goats!
Coldwater Seafood
100 N Main StPersonal Care
The Wise Tree Massage Therapy
53 School StreetIsland Time Salon and Spa
301 South Deer Isle RoadSuzy's Scissor Shack
18 West Main StreetSightseeing
We highly recommend using the Alltrails app for all hiking
Easy hiking overlooking the Deer Isle Thoroughfare with educational plaques.
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Settlement Quarry Preserve
Settlement RdEasy hiking overlooking the Deer Isle Thoroughfare with educational plaques.
Just a half a mile from the property. There is a small parking area. Great place to launch boats and kayaks or to sit in a beach. Can be crowded.
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Sand Beach
Just a half a mile from the property. There is a small parking area. Great place to launch boats and kayaks or to sit in a beach. Can be crowded.
The most popular hike. Best at low tide. Out and back with sweeping ocean views. We recommend packing a picnic here and sitting for a while once you reach the shore. No pets
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Barred Island Preserve
Goose Cove RoadThe most popular hike. Best at low tide. Out and back with sweeping ocean views. We recommend packing a picnic here and sitting for a while once you reach the shore. No pets
Crockett Cove Woods
A whimsical woods walk. No pets
The island’s largest preserve. Mostly along the rocky shore. Very close to Nervous Nellies. Pet friendly
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Edgar M. Tennis Preserve
Tennis RoadThe island’s largest preserve. Mostly along the rocky shore. Very close to Nervous Nellies. Pet friendly
Similar to the Tennis Preserve, but smaller. Also close to Nervous Nellies. Pet friendly
Shore Acres Preserve
Greenlaw District RoadSimilar to the Tennis Preserve, but smaller. Also close to Nervous Nellies. Pet friendly
Scott's Landing Preserve
704 N Deer Isle RdVery easy hiking
Lily Pond Park
Quaco RoadFresh water swimming
Pine Hill Preserve
Lobster Pool RoadA quick, steep hike. Near Scott’s Landing, LDI Lobster,
Just off the island, a 1 mile out and back steep hike overlooking the bridge. Great spot to sit with a bottle of wine and a cheese plate. Views of the bridge and Penobscot Bay
Lookout Rock
s RoadJust off the island, a 1 mile out and back steep hike overlooking the bridge. Great spot to sit with a bottle of wine and a cheese plate. Views of the bridge and Penobscot Bay
On Little Deer. Can be coupled with The Lookout, and El El Frijoles or LDI lobster
Lisa Tolman Wotton Preserve
Blastow Cove RoadOn Little Deer. Can be coupled with The Lookout, and El El Frijoles or LDI lobster
Harriman Point Preserve
Unnamed RoadIn Brooksville
Near El El Frijoles. A great hike with nearby Walker Pond for fresh water swimming.
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Caterpillar Hill and Cooper Farm- Blue Hill Heritage Trust
296 Caterpillar Hill RdNear El El Frijoles. A great hike with nearby Walker Pond for fresh water swimming.
Near Caterpillar Hill. Large fresh water pond for summing, kayaking and fishing. Floating docks and a small beach
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Walker Pond
Near Caterpillar Hill. Large fresh water pond for summing, kayaking and fishing. Floating docks and a small beach
Causeway Beach
Sunset RdStonington Paddle
37 Seabreeze AveOsprey's Echo Sea Kayaking
35 Big Pond RoadIsle au Haut
Harriman Point Preserve
Unnamed RoadHundred Acre Wood Trail
118 High StShopping
Periwinkle
8 Main StSouvenir shop in Deer Isle Village.
The Dry Dock
24 Main StClothing and home goods in Stonington Village
Island Approaches
50 Main StreetClothing, home goods and souvenirs in Stonington Village
On the way to the village in Stonington, bookstore and souvenir shop. Cute t shirts.
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Dockside Books & Gifts
62 W Main StOn the way to the village in Stonington, bookstore and souvenir shop. Cute t shirts.
Bars
The Brick Block
27 Water StreetAfter hours drink spot
The Sow's Ear Winery
303 Coastal RdPentagoet Inn & Restaurant
26 Main StThe Farmhouse Inn
578 Pleasant St