The best restaurants in Bangor

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11 Central

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With everything made in-house and a menu built on local ingredients, 11 Central nails that cozy downtown vibe with seriously good plates,…

11 Central St

“With everything made in-house and a menu built on local ingredients, 11 Central nails that cozy downtown vibe with seriously good plates, thoughtful cocktails, and rotating sweets from Happy Endings. Book it with your crew this week, then linger a bit among the local art.”

From the Bangor newsletter, August 3, 2026

Shakes & Bakes Take Out

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Shakes & Bakes Take Out hand-forms its patties, seasons and grills them for big flavor, then rounds it out with hotdogs, fries, wings, ice…

599 Broadway Suite 2

“Shakes & Bakes Take Out hand-forms its patties, seasons and grills them for big flavor, then rounds it out with hotdogs, fries, wings, ice cream, and refreshing, mouthwatering milkshakes. Great when you need quick takeout between errands, and the vibe is friendly enough to make a weekday feel like a tiny win.”

From the Bangor newsletter, August 7, 2026

11 Central

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Charming eatery with exposed-brick walls & local art serving American fare & craft cocktails.

11 Central St

“Charming eatery with exposed-brick walls & local art serving American fare & craft cocktails.”

Novio's Bistro

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Warm, brick-clad eatery serving seasonal meats, seafood & produce from local purveyors & a full bar.

130 Hammond St

“Warm, brick-clad eatery serving seasonal meats, seafood & produce from local purveyors & a full bar.”

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Dysart's Restaurant Broadway

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Relaxed, homey spot for American-style comfort food classics, such as pies, pot roast and pancakes.

1110 Broadway

“Relaxed, homey spot for American-style comfort food classics, such as pies, pot roast and pancakes.”

Bagel Central

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Comfy bagel shop serving sandwiches, soups & vegan treats in spacious digs with exposed-brick walls.

33 Central St

“Comfy bagel shop serving sandwiches, soups & vegan treats in spacious digs with exposed-brick walls.”

Las Palapas Mexican Restaurant

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Familiar menu offerings along with Mexican beers & margaritas in a casual dining room.

8 Bangor Mall Blvd

“Familiar menu offerings along with Mexican beers & margaritas in a casual dining room.”

UNO Pizzeria & Grill

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Family-friendly chain serving Chicago-style pizza along with pasta, steaks & burgers.

725 Stillwater Ave

“Family-friendly chain serving Chicago-style pizza along with pasta, steaks & burgers.”

Portland Pie Company

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Casual restaurant serving traditional and unique pizzas with vegan, gluten-free, and build-your-own options.

91 Main St

“Casual restaurant serving traditional and unique pizzas with vegan, gluten-free, and build-your-own options.”

Buffalo Wild Wings

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Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

461 Stillwater Ave

“Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.”

The Tarratine

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Casual-meets-fine-dining outpost serving local meat & seafood plates plus catering & banquets.

81 Park St

“Casual-meets-fine-dining outpost serving local meat & seafood plates plus catering & banquets.”

Tri-City Pizza

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Long-running, family-owned pizzeria serving up classic pies & subs in an unassuming space.

422 Center St

“Long-running, family-owned pizzeria serving up classic pies & subs in an unassuming space.”

Angelo's Pizzeria

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Small, strip-mall joint doles out basic Italian grub like pizza, calzones, pasta & subs.

499 Hammond St

“Small, strip-mall joint doles out basic Italian grub like pizza, calzones, pasta & subs.”

Kobe Ninja House Japanese Grill

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Theatrically grilled hibachi meals, sushi & cocktails in roomy, contemporary environs.

829 Hogan Rd

“Theatrically grilled hibachi meals, sushi & cocktails in roomy, contemporary environs.”

Dabesta Pizza

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Casual pizzeria known for big slices, also serving frozen dough and other quick bites.

216 Thatcher St

“Casual pizzeria known for big slices, also serving frozen dough and other quick bites.”

Green Tea Restaurant

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Sushi & Japanese kitchen dishes are served in a polished, wood-centric space with a full bar.

11 Bangor Mall Blvd

“Sushi & Japanese kitchen dishes are served in a polished, wood-centric space with a full bar.”

Yoshi Japanese Restaurant

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A wide array of Asian specialties & sushi presented in a modern space with table & tatami seating.

373 Wilson St #2 (Brewer)

“A wide array of Asian specialties & sushi presented in a modern space with table & tatami seating.”

Ichiban (Bangor)

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Casual Japanese eatery offering a wide menu of sushi & other standards in a shopping-center space.

226 Third and, 226 Union St

“Casual Japanese eatery offering a wide menu of sushi & other standards in a shopping-center space.”

Papa Johns Pizza

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Pizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.

516 Stillwater Ave Ste. A

“Pizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.”

The Butcher The Baker

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Casual eatery featuring familiar dishes, including schnitzel, along with cocktails, beer and wine.

84 Hammond St

“Casual eatery featuring familiar dishes, including schnitzel, along with cocktails, beer and wine.”

Oriental Jade Restaurant & Bar

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Stylish destination for a mixed Asian menu including sushi with house cocktails, sake & full bar.

320 Bangor Mall Blvd

“Stylish destination for a mixed Asian menu including sushi with house cocktails, sake & full bar.”

Pizza Hut

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Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

Broadway Shopping Center, 611 Broadway Loc 19

“Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.”

It's Just Wings

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Lively spot for a wide range of dishes including fajitas, burgers, and chicken crispers, plus cocktails.

638 Stillwater Ave

“Lively spot for a wide range of dishes including fajitas, burgers, and chicken crispers, plus cocktails.”

The Back Alley Bar & Restaurant

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Casual, friendly eatery for pizzas, sandwiches and burgers, plus a bar serving beer, hard liquor and wine.

15 Hildreth St

“Casual, friendly eatery for pizzas, sandwiches and burgers, plus a bar serving beer, hard liquor and wine.”

Moe's Original BBQ

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Easygoing chain serving Alabama-style pulled pork & other meats smoked in-house.

650 Broadway

“Easygoing chain serving Alabama-style pulled pork & other meats smoked in-house.”

Chase's Family Restaurant & Hide-Away Lounge

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Unassuming, unfussy neighborhood spot for unpretentious American food like burgers.

1575 Hammond St

“Unassuming, unfussy neighborhood spot for unpretentious American food like burgers.”

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