The best restaurants in Waterboro

“Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.”

“Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.”

“Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.”

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

“Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.”

“Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.”

“When dinner needs real flavor, Richie's Jerk & BBQ brings slow-smoked, island-spiced jerk pork, curry goat, tender oxtail, and rib-sticking pulled pork poutine that actually lives up to the hype. They deliver to Lebanon too, so you can let the spice come to you.”

From the Sanford newsletter, September 26, 2026

“OTTO in Sanford does thin-crust, gourmet pies with creative toppings and create-your-own options, plus crisp salads to keep things honest. Easy pickup or delivery makes it a clutch move after a Mousam Way Trail walk or when you need a quick family dinner without compromising on flavor.”

From the Sanford newsletter, September 19, 2026

“Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.”

“Azul Agave Mexican Cuisine keeps Sanford weeknights interesting with made-to-order birria tacos, campechano burritos, tropical chicken quesadillas, and a seafood pineapple grill that’s better than it has any right to be.”

From the Sanford newsletter, September 14, 2026

“Third Alarm Diner in Sanford keeps it simple and fun, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day so pancakes can share the table with grilled burgers and fresh seafood. Grab a mimosa flight, a Bloody Mary, or even a milkshake with breakfast, then call it a day with wraps, salads, steak, or more comfort classics.”

From the Sanford newsletter, September 21, 2026

“El Mexicano brings no-fuss, flavor-first Mexican comfort food to Sanford, with easy online ordering when cooking feels optional. It’s the kind of place you keep in the rotation for casual dinners, quick takeout, and those nights when salsa and a solid plate just sound right.”

From the Lebanon newsletter, September 29, 2026

“After a 2023 closure, Ted's Fried Clams is back in 2026 under new ownership with the vintage recipes locals grew up on. Expect golden fried seafood with that signature breading they've used since 1950, fresh Maine lobster from onsite tanks, and scratch-made chowders that taste like summer on Route 109.”

From the Lebanon newsletter, September 27, 2026

“Alfred Country Store keeps mornings easy with grab-and-go breakfast sandwiches and a surprisingly great breakfast pizza, plus hot coffee that actually wakes you up. Perfect for a pre-commute bite or a mid-errand refuel when you want breakfast that’s quick, warm, and hits the spot.”