We are fortunate to live in a place that has so much to offer in the way of entertainment.

We've got beaches, places to hike, places to bike, scenic roads for driving, plenty of party bars, and some of the best restaurants in all of New England.

Even better, most of it is affordable to the average Mainer.

So, when you and your special someone are looking for a place to go on a date there are never a lack of options.

But, what is the best date spot in Maine?

 

The Best Date Night Spot in Maine

According to a recent article from Love Food, the best date night restaurant in Maine is Portland's Twelve.

The restaurant focuses on a fine dining version of New England fare.

The article explains:

Reserve a spot at the chef's table to provide a talking point as you watch the experts at work or go for a corner table if it's intimacy you're after. Wherever you sit, the food will wow: dishes include cod with lobster saffron bisque, and strawberry galette with pistachio and buttermilk

For a fancy night out, the prices are not all that wild.  For $100, you can get a four course meal which includes scallops, plus an appetizer, main course, and dessert.

Entrees from the a la carte menu range in price from $34 to $48.  Desserts are about $18.

You'll find Twelve on Thames Street in Portland and you can check out their menu HERE

 

What Are Some of the Top Date Night Spots in New England?

In addition to Maine's Twelve, the article also highlighted Bistro du Midi in Boston.  Also on the list were Surf in Nashua and Leunig's in Burlington.

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You can see the full list HERE.

The 20 Most Popular Restaurants in Portland, Maine Right Now

Here are the 20 most popular restaurants in Maine's largest city of Portland, according to TripAdvisor rankings. This list comes from July of 2025.

Gallery Credit: Chris Sedenka

25 Maine Restaurants That are Perfect to Visit in the Summer

Thanks to our great listeners we were able to compile a list of many of Maine's restaurants with that are perfect to enjoy, especially in the summer.

These great spots can be found across the state and waiting for you to give them a try.

How many have you been to? How many would you like to try for the first time?

Gallery Credit: Chris Sedenka

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