The Best Burger in Maine
Looking for the best burger in Maine? It is hard to beat a mouthwatering, melt in your mouth burger. One that has been seasoned and grilled to perfection and topped with flavorful cheese and dressed with your all time favorite fixings. Whether those are crisp lettuce and juicy tomato slices or crunchy pickles and onions, we usually each have our idea of the perfect burger.
Here, we have struggled through our differences of opinion to bring you the most regionally acclaimed burgers we could find in Maine. To make our top burger list, these burgers had to consistently receive top marks taste test after taste test! This was research we didn’t mind doing, these burgers also were liked by the widest palette of tastes. So give our burger list for Maine a try. If you find a better burger in Maine let us know and we will make sure to try it out and weigh it against the competitors.
Also, we would love to hear what you think the best burger is to you, what qualities do you think are most essential? Or do you know of a burger joint that is the best kept secret in Maine and you want to share your love with the nation? We want to hear it, what you have to say is important to us!
Nicky’s Cruisin Diner
Bangor, ME
Nicky’s Cruisin’ Diner claims to be offering a fun and family atmosphere with 50’s flare. Nicky’s Cruisin Diner started in the early 1970’s as Nicky’s Ice Cream Parlor and is currently specializing in great home-style cooking as well.
The Fire House Grille
Auburn, ME
The Great Lost Bear
Portland, ME
Fuel
Lewiston, ME
Fuel is a modern bistro, and their food is a nod to Country French, with offerings like NY Strip steak frites. Their infamous braised pork shank, French onion soup and other approachable favorites. They round out their menu with more relaxed choices like their ribeye burger, mac and cheese or a hearty croque monsieur. From craft cocktail offerings to an incredible selection of single malt scotch, they got it covered.
Elevation Burger
Portland, ME
With 100% organic, grass-fed, free-range beef burgers and fresh fries cooked in heart-healthy Bertolli Olive Oil, Elevation Burger, elevated the typical burger joint.
Chick-A-Dee
Lewiston, ME
Everyone loves a good time, and the Chick is the spot for that. With 30+ seats they are now ready to have the best party in town. With the new modern look and feel they know you are going to love it.
Gipper’s Sports Grill
Auburn, ME
Gipper’s Sports Grill is Lewiston/Auburn and Central Maine’s favorite destination for great food, good company and the big game. Gippers has it all, a generous and affordable menu, a full bar featuring Maine microbrews including their own Gippers89 IPA.
Timber Kitchen & Bar
Bangor, ME
Timber Kitchen & Bar, is the all-new, full service 150-seat restaurant, bar and lounge named to honor Bangor’s rich history in the lumber industry. Blanketed by the shadow of the Bangor Convention Center, this is the place for people across all hours.
Guthries
Lewiston, ME
Their vision for Guthries came from a desire to run a business that supports their family, their community, and their environment. First and foremost, they are fortunate to be family owned, operated, and maintained. They support other locally owned businesses such as Coffee By Design, Homegrown Herb and Tea, Sugar Sugar, Borealis Breads, Damselfly Farms, Black Bear Brewing Company, Sebago Brewing Co., Backyard Farms, and Maine Root Handcrafted Beverages.
Side Street Cafe
Bar Harbor, ME
Side Street Cafe claims to be a cozy restaurant, a bumping bar, a local hang-out, and a tourist haven all at the same time. Side Street Cafe is also popular because of serving one of the best Lobster Rolls, Margaritas, Burgers, and Mac and Cheese.
