Top Maine Dining Experiences

Food lovers can explore Portland's historic Old Port independently, but to uncover the best places serving traditional local fare, you really need a guide to lead the way. Taste the best that Portland has to offer on this guided foodie walking tour, complete with stops at up to seven different eateries—and enough tastings to replace a meal. Along the way, your guide offers some stories about Portland's food scene, so you can get familiar with the local culinary stalwarts.

Learn about chocolate making process and how to taste chocolate at Maine's First Bean to Bar Chocolate Factory.

Our little rooftop patio is intimate, serene, and full of texture. Our tastings take place along a working waterfront, which is such an important part of Maine heritage and culture. You'll hear bustling sounds of the lobster boats and chatter from our local fisherman. Our views are also home to ospreys and eagles. Don't be surprised to catch a sighting! Virginia has spent 8 years writing about oyster farmers. She is certified in Gastronomic Tourism by Le Cordon Bleu Paris, serves as an Oyster Sommelier, and is a certified member of the prestigious Oyster Master Guild. She launched Lady Oyster, a culinary tour company, to help visitors and Mainers alike connect more deeply with Maine seafood.

This isn’t a typical boat tour—it’s a hands-on lobster fishing experience that puts you right in the heart of Maine’s working waterfront. You’ll head out onto Penobscot Bay and actively take part in hauling real lobster traps, learning the tools, techniques, and traditions from local knowledge along the way. As each trap comes up, you’ll gather round to see what’s inside—lobsters, crabs, and the occasional surprise—while hearing how this iconic fishery is carefully managed to thrive for generations. Then, instead of just heading back, you’ll step ashore for a VIP dockside stop at Young’s Lobster Pound. Enjoy a private, behind-the-scenes feel before settling in for a classic Maine lobster feast—fresh, simple, and exactly how it should be. From trap to table, this is the real thing.

This is the "backstage pass" to Maine's lobster and oyster industries. You'll enjoy the freshest oysters, expert-guided instruction, handmade lobster rolls, and a sunset cruise to the oyster farm. You won't find our experience or team expertise anywhere else in Maine! YOUR EXPERTS 1) Virginia, Oyster Sommelier 2) Warwick, Professional Oyster Shucker 3) Captain Joe, Master Captain and Registered Maine Guide EXPERIENCE INCLUSIONS 12 oysters per person, from 3 Maine farms 2 wine pairings per person Take-home tasting journals Accoutrements, e.g., lemon, mignonettes, and sauces Freshly-baked focaccia Lobster roll with sides (chips and a locally made sweet) A cocktail with the sunset cruise

Eel and seaweed and salmon, oh my! Take your tastebuds on a trip down Maine's coast and explore the aquatic ingredients and flavors that make Maine so special. Participants will be introduced to Maine's wild and farmed seafood industries and hear the stories of local farmers, fishermen and other producers - while sampling delicious products that represent them! This guided, 30-60 minute experience is a fantastic introduction to Maine's seafood landscape, history and culture. We recommend scheduling this class at the beginning of your time in Maine so you can take advantage of all you've learned during the rest of your trip. Stick around afterwards for personalized recommendations from your MTC host about wineries, breweries, markets, farms and other agritourism experiences to seek out while in Maine - customized to your interests and the regions you plan to visit while in Maine.

Blueberries, seaweed, potatoes, craft beer and so much more! Take your tastebuds on a trip around the state and explore the ingredients and flavors that make Maine so special. Participants will be introduced to some of Maine's most iconic food and drink industries and hear the stories of local farmers, fishermen and other producers - while sampling delicious products that represent them! This guided, 30-minute experience is a fantastic introduction to Maine's food and beverage landscape, history and culture. We recommend scheduling this class at the beginning of your time in Maine so you can take advantage of all you've learned during the rest of your trip. Stick around afterwards for personalized recommendations from your MTC host about wineries, breweries, markets, farms and other agritourism experiences to seek out while in Maine - customized to your interests and the regions you plan to visit while in Maine.

Maine has over 80 licensed cheesemakers, one of the largest amounts per capita of any US state! In this class, participants will be introduced to six different Maine creameries and hear the stories of the cheesemakers behind them - while sampling their delicious products! This guided, 30-60 minute experience is a fantastic introduction to Maine's cheese landscape, history and culture. We recommend scheduling this class at the beginning of your time in Maine so you can take advantage of all you've learned during the rest of your trip. Stick around afterwards for personalized recommendations from your MTC host about wineries, breweries, markets, farms and other agritourism experiences to seek out while in Maine - customized to your interests and the regions you plan to visit while in Maine.

Producers across the state are harnessing the power of fermentation to create an amazing array of value-add products! In this class, participants will be introduced to a variety of Maine fermented products and hear the stories of the innovative producers behind them - while sampling their delicious products! This guided, 45-minute experience is a fantastic introduction to Maine's fermented flavors and the history and culture behind them. We recommend scheduling this class at the beginning of your time in Maine so you can take advantage of all you've learned during the rest of your trip. Stick around afterwards for personalized recommendations from your MTC host about wineries, breweries, markets, farms and other agritourism experiences to seek out while in Maine - customized to your interests and the regions you plan to visit while in Maine.