40 Best American Restaurants near Orono

“I stop in here while I was visiting my family back home. The atmosphere was wonderful and the food was even better. I had the pumpkin chocolate chip cookie imperial stout along with a chicken burger with a blueberry sauce. The food and drink were fantastic and I even went back for another IPA. I will make it a point to come back here when I am back in this neck of the woods.“

“Awesome food and a great view of the Penobscot Valley Country Club golf course. Went to a fun event for the Kentucky Derby this year and they had drink specials and a special menu including an incredible "burgoo" soup that I've never had before.“

“I had the scallop risotto, delicious! The fried gren beans were thee best I ever had. The smash burger my partner had was perfect. The coconut shrimp app was so good. The waitress was quick and courteous. Even on a busy Saturday night. I definitely recommend.“

“Nachos? More like not gonna order them again. Mostly vegetables, maybe 10 chips. Drinks? 8/10 pretty stiff drinks yum, however, old fashioned was watered down and tasted like fireball, not great. Entrees? Now that’s some bomb food would recommend to a friend.“

“I got the chicken and waffles and a side of pork belly which were both amazing. The combination of things they use to make each unique flavor was truly a treat! Good vibes were in the air when I walked in to pick up my food. Thank you a ton I wish Bangor wasn’t so far from Portland or this would be a regular place I would be dining at! ?“

“Great food and an amazing staff“

“This was my first visit to Maine! I'm glad I got to have a quick lunch at Governor's. The onion rings with horseradish sauce were just wonderful! I also had the haddock chowder. It was delicious ?. The haddock sandwich was good, but a little one note. It could have used some additional flavor and texture. Overall though, it was a really nice lunch. And the bakery items looked amazing!!“

“Great food with a welcoming atmosphere! Samantha was a great server, knowledgeable and friendly! Had the corned beef hash with eggs and toast, all cooked to perfection and great taste! Would recommend and will certainly be back!“

“Delicious food and friendly service!“

“money worth it, food was really good. bruschetta,pizza,freeze squeeze lemonade with real strawberries & raspberries (so refreshing) my shrimp scampi is yummylicious.. and oh the happy ending that kept me curious is their deserts...the server is great,her name becca.“

“Quick service , courtesy, and the bread pudding was to die for. I will be back to try the jambalaya.“

“We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience at the Tailwinds Grille located within the Aviator Hotel. Our lobster rolls were out of this world, the woppie pie dessert was great, and the service tonight was excellent. This place is super convenient for dining during an overnight stay, and the food is way better than what the reviews show.“

“Great atmosphere, beautiful building, good drinks and excellent food.“

“This is a cafe run by students in the culinary arts program at EMCC. It is strictly by advance reservation. But, at the beginning of the semester, sign up for the list. The food takes on a different theme each month and as food goes, this is FABULOUS!!“

“The food was amazing! Our waitress was so nice!“

“Their lobster rolls are AMAZING, huge and delicious. Their French fries and coleslaw are the best. We got ours “to go”. Everything is packed separately: lobster meat in PINT-SIZED containers, coleslaw, French fries and two rolls (there’s more than enough lobster to fill two rolls). They deserve 10 stars, but 5 stars is the limit.“

“Dietary restrictions: If you tell them they will do their best to accommodate almost any reasonable requests

Parking: I believe that they have like 36 parking spots if lot is full you could park nearby in the mall parking area behind Governor's just a short walk to the building most busy during day they have specials.

Kid-friendliness: They have crayons and some coloring pages .hi chairs an booster seats

Wheelchair accessibility: They have a wheelchair ramp and wheelchair accessible bathrooms“

“Other than it being slightly loud )it was also suoer busy) which the loudness wasn't a big deal for us, personally.. but some people may want to know how loud it before they go and dine there so I thought it was worth mentioning.

The food was delicious and the portions were amazingly huge! No complaints on the food front for us! Definitely will be going back to enjoy lunch next time since we had a late supper this last time.“

“Great date spot on the rooftop! Awesome drinks! Thank you to our server, Morgan. He was sweet and attentive. My only suggestion is more vegetarian/vegan options. Will be back! 🤘🏼“

“The signature drink, The Blue Sky, is $3.50! It has 3 alcohols in it and was delicious. Loved the beer battered fish with a thin but crispy batter. My blueberry salad was great and the sandwiches were, too. Not fancy but comfortable. Attentive, friendly and efficient service. So very reasonable and tasty. A big menu also. This place is a gem!“

“An awesome restaurant with a cozy atmosphere, friendly and attentive staff, and delicious food. We've gone twice now, once in the afternoon when they were dead, and once later in the evening when they were SLAMMED, and the service was phenomenal both times.“

“Outstanding selection of Beers on Tap. We went in for Drinks and Nachos. Our server Sean was great, but very busy this restaurant was understaffed. We also got a piece of Apple pie to share which was a large slice. Entrees we saw go by our table really looked good. Will plan to have dinner here next time we visit the casino. There is ample parking in the garage at the casino.“

“I went to a Murder 207 mystery dinner and the kitchen staff was so accommodating to my celiac disease! They truly went above and beyond any place I have eaten in the Bangor area!“

“Great tasting gyros. We tried both chicken and lamb gyros and they were great. The salad with Greek dressing was so fresh and delectable. Don't forget the baklavas warm with sweet honey and nuts. Highly recommended.“

“My sister and I had an excellent steak dinner on Sunday August 14th - the steaks were perfect! But the most amazing thing was the personalized service from Brian, the manager - let me explain - After dinner we started the arduous"trek" down Rt. 9 back home to Eastport. It wasn't until Monday morning that I realized I had left my wallet there. To make a long story short, Brian went beyond "the call of duty" and sent my wallet back via Fed. Ex. on his day off ! Thank you Brian for helping an old lady assuage her worries - you' re a doll!“

“First time going to Geaghan's. Walked in and immediately the atmosphere was relaxed, welcoming, and pleasant. People were having fun, making it easy to enjoy our time. The staff were very easy to talk to. They were helpful, knowledgeable about their menu items, and friendly. We will definitely be making this one of the regular places to go.“

“Today ended up be our home away from home as we rode the storm out! We made friends today! Great group of musicians, fantastic atmosphere, and homemade food to die for. The brew and wine selection was absolutely amazing as well. We'll be back to visit!“

“I have been going to seasons for 10 years. We go every Friday after work for the 6 appetizer and drinks. Sometimes for a full meal. Some of us got the 6 appetizer ; some a meal. We went to check out. 2 of us noticed the 6 appetizers were being charged full price. We brought it to waitress attention. She said that they only charge the $6 price if the patron asks for it. The price on the menu shows the 6 price and happy hour is 3 to 6. Why should a patron have to ask for the discount that they advertise for. This is not right. This is under handed. I wondered in the past when they brought my bill and they had to redo it to the 6 dollar price. I am very dissappointed.“

“We absolutely love eating from Kebab Den the food is fantastic and you get generous portions. Have not been disappointed anytime we have take out!“

“My family and I had lunch on your deck at the Old Town location today. First time as we’ve recently moved to the area. Wonderful experience and we will return. Great food, great service, lovely atmosphere overlooking the river. Peaceful sound of the water flowing over the dam. A+……thanks.“

“Great service, great food and great beer! Casual ambience and a fun place for date night.“

“Recently played in a 10-ball tournament here, and although it was a longer-than-expected day for everyone, their staff was amazing from start to finish!!“

“Felicia is an incredible server, prompt, precise and dedicated to Geaghan's! She's very attentive each time we have her as a server. We actually request to have her! Group of 7 ordered drinks and miscellaneous food items. The food was delicious. fresh and hot. Not one single issue with the order! The checks were accurate. Will definitely be returning!“

“Tasty bread and baked goods at a fraction of the price you'd pay at other stores. ($1.29 for a nice loaf of multi grain bread is a steal these days!) One thing to keep in mind is some loaves are close to their sell by date. I've never had an issue since my family eats it quickly, but I wouldn't buy it to let it sit for a long time.“

“The food was absolutely incredible! Fish and chips came with a piece of fish that was massive and cooked to perfection! Fried cheese curds were perfect. Add to that literally the best service I've ever had at a restaurant from Melissa G. and there is no way I won't be a repeat customer for years to come! If I could give 10 stars, it still wouldn't be enough!!“

“Great food and great service!“

“We were there for the American legion conference during the storm and they had very little help in the bar and restaurant so the hotel pulled a young man from the front desk to help out and he ROCKS!!! He ran his butt off for everyone and made sure we were all taken care of. Very impressed! Thank you!“

“At Uno's in Bangor, ME yesterday (04/15/25)....My husband doesn't like the chunky sauce and likes the sauce on the bottom....my exact order was marina sauce (not chunky) and sauce on the bottom, no sauce on the top like a regular pizza ....my order WAS repeated back to me correctly. Great, see you in 25 minutes. How'd they do?? Sauce all over the top....it was marina but I specifically asked for the sauce to be on the bottom. Even the tag in the pizza box was correct. When I called them to complain as this is the SECOND time this has happened (first time we didn't call) the manager (who also made this pizza) made all kinds of excuses, this is how we do it, we don't make them with no sauce on the top, try calling in your order next time vs doing it online (this was a call in order not online), maybe explain it better next time, maybe tell them you want it made in the reverse order.... In the end, we still have this pizza, not guaranteed a refund and they've lost us as a customer!! $51 plus a $5 tip for this pizza & a gluten free. I just checked my bank account and I'm not seeing a charge yet so maybe she did refund after we hung up but not sure yet. Very poor customer service, especially by the manager!!“

“Everything was perfect, love this place!“

“Great food, attentive servers. Management was spot on. Thanks for a great dinner“