The 17 Finest Fish and Chips Restaurants in Maine

Readers recommend the places to get the classic dish.

by Adam H. Callaghan@AHCallaghan Jun 15, 2015, 12:06pm EDT

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by Adam H. Callaghan@AHCallaghan Jun 15, 2015, 12:06pm EDT

A state with an abundance of local fish and potatoes must have a strong selection of fish and chips. Though the pairing of simple seafood and French fries doesn't get as much love in Maine as the lobster roll, readers still came out in force to recommend their favorite places to get this classic British-style dish. Don't forget a splash of malt vinegar. Note: map points are ordered roughly north to south.

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Graffam Brothers Seafood Market

One Facebook commenter loves the "super fresh haddock in a crispy fried crust" at this longtime market, revealing that "Down East staffers get it to go and have a picnic at Rockport Harbor.”

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211 Union St, Rockport, ME 04856

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Pier 77

Try Pier 77 for a more formal dining experience than sister pub The Ramp — both serve the same menu, including the fish and chips recommended by a Twitter user.

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77 Pier Rd, Kennebunkport, ME 04046

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Muddy Rudder Restaurant

Another Twitter suggestion, Muddy Rudder has been a local favorite for fresh seafood since 1976.

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1335 Route 1, Yarmouth, ME 04096

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Black Point Inn

Recommended on Twitter, the Black Point Inn highlights its commitment to sustainable seafood. Get your beer battered fish and chips with brown sauce and a view at the inn's casual restaurant, The Chart Room.

[Photo: Courtesy of Black Point Inn]

510 Black Point Rd, Scarborough, ME 04074

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Robert's Maine Grill

A reader insists the fish and chips dish on offer here is "the best I've had" — Robert's agrees, listing it on the menu as "Maine's best." Just down the street, sister restaurant Bob's Clam Hut offers a similarly satisfying experience. Both places often replace haddock with "under-loved fish" like local, sustainable hake.

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326 US Route 1, Kittery, ME 03904

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The King's Head

Multiple readers praise the "excellent" fish and chips option here, which makes sense given the bar's callback to British pubs of yore.

[Photo: Adam H. Callaghan]

254 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101

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Bull Feeney's

According to one enthusiastic commenter, the fish and chips at this lively Irish pub "are the best I have had anywhere!"

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375 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101

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The Liberal Cup Public House & Brewery

It makes perfect sense that a British-inspired brew pub like The Liberal Cup would serve great fish and chips alongside its housemade brews. The dish here comes recommended by a forum poster, and it's a safe bet there's a beer batter involved.

[Photo: Courtesy of The Liberal Cup]

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115 Water St, Hallowell, ME 04347

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Congress Bar & Grill

This unassuming restaurant "makes some of the best fish and chips," multiple readers agree.

[Photo: Courtesy of Congress Bar and Grill]

617 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101

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Ryan's Corner House Irish Pub

A commenter insists "you have got to try" the fish and chips at this Irish pub, her "absolute favorite" purveyor of the classic dish.

[Photo: Courtesy of Ryan's Corner House Irish Pub]

17 Western Ave, Kennebunk, ME 04043

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Rí Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant

Any Irish pub worth its salt has to make a bloody good version of fish and chips, and this reader recommendation is no exception.

[Photo: Courtesy of Rí Rá]

72 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101

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Pete And Larry's

What, Pete and Larry's restaurant in the Clarion Hotel isn't on your dining radar? Luckily for us all, a reader found that the eatery's fish and chips dish has "amazing light beer batter covering generous amounts of haddock," served with hand-cut fries and cole slaw.

[Photo: Courtesy of Clarion Hotel]

1230 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102

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The Thirsty Mule

A Facebook commenter loves the beer battered fish and chips at The Thirsty Mule, a self-described "takeout joint/sports bar" whose pub grub is prepared with a degree of care not found at every bar.

[Photo: Courtesy of The Thirsty Mule]

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168 Old Waterville Rd, Oakland, ME 04963

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Fishin' Ships

An obvious choice, this Portland-area food truck got nods from readers for its sustainable Gulf of Maine fish cooked with Maine beer and served alongside Maine potatoes. The company told Eater, "Before we took to the streets last year, we were thinking the same thing" about how strangely limited the choices were for fish and chips in the area. The truck is often at the Eastern Prom, but check Facebook for the latest coordinates.

[Photo: Courtesy of Fishin' Ships]

Portland, ME 04101

Riverside Grill

Reader recommended, finish off a round of 18 holes at Riverside Golf Course then tuck into the Grill's fish and chips with house fries, slaw, and remoulade.

[Photo: Courtesy of Riverside Grill]

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1158 Riverside Street, Portland, ME 04103

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The Lost Gull

Recommended by a reader, this takeout spot proclaims its "Fish N' Chips" nearly as boldly as its own name on a roadside sign. Savor the fried chunks of haddock at this local favorite.

[Photo: Courtesy of The Lost Gull]

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479 Main St, Oxford, ME 04270

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50 Local

50 Local uses a sourdough batter for its fish and chips, which owner David Ross says allows the dish to retain its crunch for an extraordinary amount of time.

[Photo: Courtesy of 50 Local]

50 Main St, Kennebunk, ME 04043

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Graffam Brothers Seafood Market

211 Union St, Rockport, ME 04856

One Facebook commenter loves the "super fresh haddock in a crispy fried crust" at this longtime market, revealing that "Down East staffers get it to go and have a picnic at Rockport Harbor.”

[Photo: Courtesy of Graffam Brothers Seafood Market]

Open in Google Maps

211 Union St, Rockport, ME 04856

Visit Website

Pier 77

77 Pier Rd, Kennebunkport, ME 04046

Try Pier 77 for a more formal dining experience than sister pub The Ramp — both serve the same menu, including the fish and chips recommended by a Twitter user.

[Photo: Courtesy of Pier 77]

Open in Google Maps

77 Pier Rd, Kennebunkport, ME 04046

Visit Website

Muddy Rudder Restaurant

1335 Route 1, Yarmouth, ME 04096

Another Twitter suggestion, Muddy Rudder has been a local favorite for fresh seafood since 1976.

[Photo: Courtesy of Muddy Rudder]

1335 Route 1, Yarmouth, ME 04096

Visit Website

Black Point Inn

510 Black Point Rd, Scarborough, ME 04074

Recommended on Twitter, the Black Point Inn highlights its commitment to sustainable seafood. Get your beer battered fish and chips with brown sauce and a view at the inn's casual restaurant, The Chart Room.

[Photo: Courtesy of Black Point Inn]

510 Black Point Rd, Scarborough, ME 04074

Visit Website

Robert's Maine Grill

326 US Route 1, Kittery, ME 03904

A reader insists the fish and chips dish on offer here is "the best I've had" — Robert's agrees, listing it on the menu as "Maine's best." Just down the street, sister restaurant Bob's Clam Hut offers a similarly satisfying experience. Both places often replace haddock with "under-loved fish" like local, sustainable hake.

[Photo: Adam H. Callaghan]

326 US Route 1, Kittery, ME 03904

Visit Website

The King's Head

254 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101

Multiple readers praise the "excellent" fish and chips option here, which makes sense given the bar's callback to British pubs of yore.

[Photo: Adam H. Callaghan]

254 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101

Visit Website

Bull Feeney's

375 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101

According to one enthusiastic commenter, the fish and chips at this lively Irish pub "are the best I have had anywhere!"

[Photo: Courtesy of Bull Feeney's]

375 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101

Visit Website

The Liberal Cup Public House & Brewery

115 Water St, Hallowell, ME 04347

It makes perfect sense that a British-inspired brew pub like The Liberal Cup would serve great fish and chips alongside its housemade brews. The dish here comes recommended by a forum poster, and it's a safe bet there's a beer batter involved.

[Photo: Courtesy of The Liberal Cup]

Open in Google Maps

115 Water St, Hallowell, ME 04347

Visit Website

Congress Bar & Grill

617 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101

This unassuming restaurant "makes some of the best fish and chips," multiple readers agree.

[Photo: Courtesy of Congress Bar and Grill]

617 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101

Visit Website

Ryan's Corner House Irish Pub

17 Western Ave, Kennebunk, ME 04043

A commenter insists "you have got to try" the fish and chips at this Irish pub, her "absolute favorite" purveyor of the classic dish.

[Photo: Courtesy of Ryan's Corner House Irish Pub]

17 Western Ave, Kennebunk, ME 04043

Visit Website

Rí Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant

72 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101

Any Irish pub worth its salt has to make a bloody good version of fish and chips, and this reader recommendation is no exception.

[Photo: Courtesy of Rí Rá]

72 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101

Visit Website

Pete And Larry's

1230 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102

What, Pete and Larry's restaurant in the Clarion Hotel isn't on your dining radar? Luckily for us all, a reader found that the eatery's fish and chips dish has "amazing light beer batter covering generous amounts of haddock," served with hand-cut fries and cole slaw.

[Photo: Courtesy of Clarion Hotel]

1230 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102

Visit Website

The Thirsty Mule

168 Old Waterville Rd, Oakland, ME 04963

A Facebook commenter loves the beer battered fish and chips at The Thirsty Mule, a self-described "takeout joint/sports bar" whose pub grub is prepared with a degree of care not found at every bar.

[Photo: Courtesy of The Thirsty Mule]

Open in Google Maps

168 Old Waterville Rd, Oakland, ME 04963

Visit Website

Fishin' Ships

Portland, ME 04101

An obvious choice, this Portland-area food truck got nods from readers for its sustainable Gulf of Maine fish cooked with Maine beer and served alongside Maine potatoes. The company told Eater, "Before we took to the streets last year, we were thinking the same thing" about how strangely limited the choices were for fish and chips in the area. The truck is often at the Eastern Prom, but check Facebook for the latest coordinates.

[Photo: Courtesy of Fishin' Ships]

Portland, ME 04101

Riverside Grill

1158 Riverside Street, Portland, ME 04103

Reader recommended, finish off a round of 18 holes at Riverside Golf Course then tuck into the Grill's fish and chips with house fries, slaw, and remoulade.

[Photo: Courtesy of Riverside Grill]

Open in Google Maps

1158 Riverside Street, Portland, ME 04103

Visit Website

The Lost Gull

479 Main St, Oxford, ME 04270

Recommended by a reader, this takeout spot proclaims its "Fish N' Chips" nearly as boldly as its own name on a roadside sign. Savor the fried chunks of haddock at this local favorite.

[Photo: Courtesy of The Lost Gull]

Open in Google Maps

479 Main St, Oxford, ME 04270

Visit Website

50 Local

50 Main St, Kennebunk, ME 04043

50 Local uses a sourdough batter for its fish and chips, which owner David Ross says allows the dish to retain its crunch for an extraordinary amount of time.

[Photo: Courtesy of 50 Local]

50 Main St, Kennebunk, ME 04043

Visit Website