Wine Spectator’s best restaurants list includes 16 in Maine

Wine Spectator has named 16 Maine establishments to its 2024 Restaurant Awards list.

The publication recognized more than 3,700 restaurants in 2024, hailing from all 50 U.S. states and more than 75 countries and territories.

Awards were given in three categories: Award of Excellence (2,150 winners, 11 from Maine), Best of Award of Excellence (1,531 winners, five from Maine) and Grand Award (96 winners, none from Maine).

Best of Award of Excellence

Aragosta, Deer Isle

Havana Restaurant, Bar Harbor

Natalie’s Restaurant, Camden

Sea Glass, Cape Elizabeth

The White Barn Inn Restaurant, Kennebunk

Award of Excellence

555 North, Brunswick

Chaval, Portland

Coastal Prime, Boothbay Harbor

Earth at Hidden Pond, Kennebunkport

Modern Barn, Bethel

Noble Kitchen + Bar, Brunswick

Ocean Restaurant, Kennebunkport

Old Port Sea Grill and Raw Bar, Portland

Primo, Rockland

The Balance Rock Inn Veranda Bar, Bar Harbor

Twelve, Portland