Guide to Stonington and Deer Isle
Food scene
Stunning view. Downeast Magazine has named Chef/owner Devin Finnigan’s Aragosta as “Best Waterfront Restaurant in Maine.” Must have reservation except for Happy Hour. https://aragostamaine.com/the-restaurant/ Dinner is tasting menu, prix fixe.
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Aragosta at Goose Cove
300 Goose Cove RdStunning view. Downeast Magazine has named Chef/owner Devin Finnigan’s Aragosta as “Best Waterfront Restaurant in Maine.” Must have reservation except for Happy Hour. https://aragostamaine.com/the-restaurant/ Dinner is tasting menu, prix fixe.
Cooked lobster and seafood in a spectacular sunset location on the dock at Fifield Lobster Co. in Burnt Cove. 4 Willie’s Way in Stonington. By reservation only Mon. - Thurs. Seating at 6 pm weather permitting. Make reservations at http://burntcoveboil.com/ Memorial Day-Labor Day.
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Burnt Cove Boil
4 Willie's WayCooked lobster and seafood in a spectacular sunset location on the dock at Fifield Lobster Co. in Burnt Cove. 4 Willie’s Way in Stonington. By reservation only Mon. - Thurs. Seating at 6 pm weather permitting. Make reservations at http://burntcoveboil.com/ Memorial Day-Labor Day.
24 Carter Lane, Stonington on Webb’s Cove at Carter’s Seafood. Portuguese home-style cuisine. Call for availability: 207-367-2300.
The Cockatoo Portuguese Restaurant
24 Carters Lane24 Carter Lane, Stonington on Webb’s Cove at Carter’s Seafood. Portuguese home-style cuisine. Call for availability: 207-367-2300.
Catch the pun in the name?! 41 Caterpillar Hill Road, Route 15 across the bridge on the mainland in Sedgwick – wonderful Mexican food, organic and fresh. BYOB. Open Wednesday–Saturday 11 am–8 pm. No reservations. Take out, eat in the screened porch, or at picnic tables and around the fire pit. Rated best burrito in Maine! Masks required except at table. Info at http://elelfrijoles.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/elelfrijoles No phone or orders.
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EL EL FRIJOLES, Mexican Food
41 Caterpillar Hill RdCatch the pun in the name?! 41 Caterpillar Hill Road, Route 15 across the bridge on the mainland in Sedgwick – wonderful Mexican food, organic and fresh. BYOB. Open Wednesday–Saturday 11 am–8 pm. No reservations. Take out, eat in the screened porch, or at picnic tables and around the fire pit. Rated best burrito in Maine! Masks required except at table. Info at http://elelfrijoles.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/elelfrijoles No phone or orders.
On Stonington Harbor. Owner Andrew Chappell is a great chef. Local ingredients, homemade pasta. Some outside seating. Eat-in or take-out. Thursday-Sunday 4-7:30 pm. Reservations https://finandfernme.com/restaurant/ or 207 348-3111.
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Fin and Fern
25 Seabreeze AvenueOn Stonington Harbor. Owner Andrew Chappell is a great chef. Local ingredients, homemade pasta. Some outside seating. Eat-in or take-out. Thursday-Sunday 4-7:30 pm. Reservations https://finandfernme.com/restaurant/ or 207 348-3111.
Stonington’s year-round local restaurant under new management 2022, renovated with a great menu: breakfast, sandwiches, seafood, etc. The place for locals and visitors alike. good breakfast, take-out. Friday fish fry, Saturday wing night. Reservations or walk-in. Wednesday-Sunday 6 am-2pm; 4:30 pm-7:30 pm. 207 367-5099 https://www.facebook.com/harborcafe.me/
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Harbor Cafe
36 Main StStonington’s year-round local restaurant under new management 2022, renovated with a great menu: breakfast, sandwiches, seafood, etc. The place for locals and visitors alike. good breakfast, take-out. Friday fish fry, Saturday wing night. Reservations or walk-in. Wednesday-Sunday 6 am-2pm; 4:30 pm-7:30 pm. 207 367-5099 https://www.facebook.com/harborcafe.me/
By the bridge on Little Deer Isle – phenomenal lobster rolls, fries, shakes/ice cream. Eat outside at tables overlooking Eggemoggin Reach opening mid-June. Check for schedule at https://www.ldilobster.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/littledeerislelobster
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LDI Lobster
202 Little Deer Isle RoadBy the bridge on Little Deer Isle – phenomenal lobster rolls, fries, shakes/ice cream. Eat outside at tables overlooking Eggemoggin Reach opening mid-June. Check for schedule at https://www.ldilobster.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/littledeerislelobster
Located inside Harbor View Store. Open Wednesday-Saturday 11 am – 7:30 pm;. Casual, shorefront dining, pizza, and take-out. 207-367-2530 https://www.facebook.com/StonecuttersKitchen19 or www.stonecutterskitchenme.com/
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Stonecutters Kitchen
5 Atlantic AveLocated inside Harbor View Store. Open Wednesday-Saturday 11 am – 7:30 pm;. Casual, shorefront dining, pizza, and take-out. 207-367-2530 https://www.facebook.com/StonecuttersKitchen19 or www.stonecutterskitchenme.com/
Take out or eat on the street deck. Lobster rolls (2017 semi-finalist for Downeast Magazine’s World’s best,) sandwiches, ice cream and more.11 am-8 pm daily in season. 207-367-2900 https://www.stoningtonicecreamcompany.com/
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Stonington Ice Cream Company
66 Main StTake out or eat on the street deck. Lobster rolls (2017 semi-finalist for Downeast Magazine’s World’s best,) sandwiches, ice cream and more.11 am-8 pm daily in season. 207-367-2900 https://www.stoningtonicecreamcompany.com/
Drive-in burgers, fried seafood, lobster and crab rolls, ice cream, homemade desserts. Open Wednesday-Sunday 11 am-7 pm. https://www.facebook.com/TATtakeout
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There's A Treat Takeout
495 North Deer Isle RoadDrive-in burgers, fried seafood, lobster and crab rolls, ice cream, homemade desserts. Open Wednesday-Sunday 11 am-7 pm. https://www.facebook.com/TATtakeout
in the Pilgrim’s Inn. Friday-Monday 4-8 pm. Seafood, barbecue, and classic pub fare. Eat in or sit with friends at picnic tables in their beer garden. Reservations accepted. (207) 348-6615 https://pilgrimsinn.com/
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The Whale's Rib Tavern
20 Main Stin the Pilgrim’s Inn. Friday-Monday 4-8 pm. Seafood, barbecue, and classic pub fare. Eat in or sit with friends at picnic tables in their beer garden. Reservations accepted. (207) 348-6615 https://pilgrimsinn.com/
On the grounds of the old Stonington Elementary School, by the Island Community Center. Veges, meats, cheeses, fish, crafts. https://stoningtonmainemarket.com/
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Stonington Farmer's Market
43 School StOn the grounds of the old Stonington Elementary School, by the Island Community Center. Veges, meats, cheeses, fish, crafts. https://stoningtonmainemarket.com/
Teri Repetto Flowers and Baked Goods at 11 Church St. in Deer Isle. Thursdays 9 am – 11 am.
Seamark Community Arts
Teri Repetto Flowers and Baked Goods at 11 Church St. in Deer Isle. Thursdays 9 am – 11 am.
Farmstand with delicious organic veges and goat milk products plus some meats in North Deer Isle from farm stand on the Reach Road. Located with the artist/farmers’ studios: Eric Ziner’s metal sculpture and Missy Greene’s stunning pottery, seen in the Smithsonian. Open T-Sat 10am-5pm and at the Stonington Farmers Market Friday 10 am-12 pm. https://www.yellowbirchfarm.com/farm-store
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Yellow Birch Farm
73 Reach RdFarmstand with delicious organic veges and goat milk products plus some meats in North Deer Isle from farm stand on the Reach Road. Located with the artist/farmers’ studios: Eric Ziner’s metal sculpture and Missy Greene’s stunning pottery, seen in the Smithsonian. Open T-Sat 10am-5pm and at the Stonington Farmers Market Friday 10 am-12 pm. https://www.yellowbirchfarm.com/farm-store
Groceries
The major grocery store on the island with some organic options. Also beer, wine and liquor, pizza, deli. Located next to V&S, a hardware and housewares store. (From Main St., go up the hill by the Opera House and continue about 1.25 miles on Rt 15A. Burnt Cove Market and V&S will be on your right.) Employee-owned. 207 367-2681 http://www.burntcove.com/
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Burnt Cove Market
1 S Burnt Cove RdThe major grocery store on the island with some organic options. Also beer, wine and liquor, pizza, deli. Located next to V&S, a hardware and housewares store. (From Main St., go up the hill by the Opera House and continue about 1.25 miles on Rt 15A. Burnt Cove Market and V&S will be on your right.) Employee-owned. 207 367-2681 http://www.burntcove.com/
Across from the Stonington-Deer Isle High School. Large convenience store with pizza. Owned by the Island Employees Coop.
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The Galley Grocery
278 N Deer Isle RdAcross from the Stonington-Deer Isle High School. Large convenience store with pizza. Owned by the Island Employees Coop.
Organic produce and meats, bulk grains, etc., botanicals, etc.
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Blue Hill Co-op Community Market
70 South StOrganic produce and meats, bulk grains, etc., botanicals, etc.
Full-service grocery store. Good variety, organic options.
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Tradewinds Marketplace
15 South StFull-service grocery store. Good variety, organic options.
At the bottom of the hill. Convenience store, with pizza, beer, and wine. In-person dining at Stonecutters Kitchen (same location) starting May 2022 (see below). 207 367-2530. Owned by local women. https://www.facebook.com/StonecuttersKitchen19 or https://www.stonecutterskitchenme.com/
Harbor View Store
5 Atlantic AveAt the bottom of the hill. Convenience store, with pizza, beer, and wine. In-person dining at Stonecutters Kitchen (same location) starting May 2022 (see below). 207 367-2530. Owned by local women. https://www.facebook.com/StonecuttersKitchen19 or https://www.stonecutterskitchenme.com/
Deer Isle Night Market – Wednesday 4 pm-6 pm. At Deer Isle Sunset Congregational Church, 57 Church St., Deer Isle. (late May – end of September) Fresh produce, oysters, baked goods, mushrooms, flowers, dairy products, salt and pizza.
Deer Isle Sunset Congregational Church
57 Church StreetDeer Isle Night Market – Wednesday 4 pm-6 pm. At Deer Isle Sunset Congregational Church, 57 Church St., Deer Isle. (late May – end of September) Fresh produce, oysters, baked goods, mushrooms, flowers, dairy products, salt and pizza.
Seafood
207 367-2286. They are open Mon - Sat 8am - 4 pm or until the last boat is in. Call ahead to order. In the fall, ask for “hard shedders.” They are well-meated and sweet –the best of the year! Here’s how to cook them. http://www.stoningtonlobstercoop.com/cook-a-lobster Lobster kettle is in the kitchen.
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Stonington Lobster CO-OP
51 Indian Point Rd207 367-2286. They are open Mon - Sat 8am - 4 pm or until the last boat is in. Call ahead to order. In the fall, ask for “hard shedders.” They are well-meated and sweet –the best of the year! Here’s how to cook them. http://www.stoningtonlobstercoop.com/cook-a-lobster Lobster kettle is in the kitchen.
On the west side of the harbor. If you want to take lobster home, this is where to purchase them – they will pack for traveling. 207-367-0950 You can also order online: https://www.overnightseafood.com/order_here.html
Greenhead Lobster
38 Ocean StreetOn the west side of the harbor. If you want to take lobster home, this is where to purchase them – they will pack for traveling. 207-367-0950 You can also order online: https://www.overnightseafood.com/order_here.html
Carter's Seafood
Oceanville Road207 367-0900 Full range of fish and shellfish available for you to cook yourself.
207 348-3084. Sells crabmeat, lobsters, fish, clams, mussels, award-winning haddock smoked locally, smoked mussels and other products; Maine meat, condiments. Facebook or https://www.coldwaterseafoodmaine.com/
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Coldwater Seafood
100 N Main St207 348-3084. Sells crabmeat, lobsters, fish, clams, mussels, award-winning haddock smoked locally, smoked mussels and other products; Maine meat, condiments. Facebook or https://www.coldwaterseafoodmaine.com/
Local farmed oysters. Call or email to order: (207) 730-3370 longcoveseafarm@gmail.com. Retail Shop, located on Airport Road in Stonington, is open for pre-order/pick-up. Oysters are harvested daily and can be picked up once you receive a fulfillment email, usually after 3:00. Please note on your order what day you would like to pick up the oysters. Oysters are also available at the following:
o Deer Isle Night Market - Wednesdays
o Tinder Hearth Bakery – Fridays starting June 17
o Burnt Cove Boil – Monday nights starting June 20
o 44 North Stonington - June 10, July 1 and 15 Aug. 12, Sept. 2
Long Cove Sea Farm
10 Tidal Cove LaneLocal farmed oysters. Call or email to order: (207) 730-3370 longcoveseafarm@gmail.com. Retail Shop, located on Airport Road in Stonington, is open for pre-order/pick-up. Oysters are harvested daily and can be picked up once you receive a fulfillment email, usually after 3:00. Please note on your order what day you would like to pick up the oysters. Oysters are also available at the following:
o Deer Isle Night Market - Wednesdays
o Tinder Hearth Bakery – Fridays starting June 17
o Burnt Cove Boil – Monday nights starting June 20
o 44 North Stonington - June 10, July 1 and 15 Aug. 12, Sept. 2
Lobster, shellfish including local scallops, grass-fed beef, condiments; 207 348-6768 On Facebook or https://joneslobster.com/
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Jones Lobster Company
179 Sunshine RdLobster, shellfish including local scallops, grass-fed beef, condiments; 207 348-6768 On Facebook or https://joneslobster.com/
Hardware
M D Joyce Co
137 Sunset RdFull hardware store.
V & S Variety Store
3 Burnt Cove RdHousewares and some hardware. Next to Burnt Cove Market.
Entertainment and Activities
First run movies and exceptional and often original theater, jazz festival, etc. Schedule and locations changing due to pandemic regulations. 207-367-2788 Schedule at www.operahousearts.org
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Opera House Arts
1 School StFirst run movies and exceptional and often original theater, jazz festival, etc. Schedule and locations changing due to pandemic regulations. 207-367-2788 Schedule at www.operahousearts.org
Isle au Haut Mailboat: at the bottom of Seabreeze Ave., Stonington. Regular trips to Isle au Haut, the remote part of Acadia National Park. First come/first served: No reservations. If you want to go on the 10:00 am boat, get there well in advance to buy your ticket! Also scenic tours. You can also ride the boat out and back, to get a boat ride and see the islands. isleauhaut.com/
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Isle au Haut Boat Services
37 Seabreeze AveIsle au Haut Mailboat: at the bottom of Seabreeze Ave., Stonington. Regular trips to Isle au Haut, the remote part of Acadia National Park. First come/first served: No reservations. If you want to go on the 10:00 am boat, get there well in advance to buy your ticket! Also scenic tours. You can also ride the boat out and back, to get a boat ride and see the islands. isleauhaut.com/
Open W-Sat: 11am-5pm. One of a kind sculpture gallery and tea house where you can sample yummy locally made jellies and wander among Peter Beerits’ imaginative and often humorous sculptures. Don’t miss this one! (800) 777-6845 www.nervousnellies.com
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Nervous Nellie's Jams and Jellies
598 Sunshine RdOpen W-Sat: 11am-5pm. One of a kind sculpture gallery and tea house where you can sample yummy locally made jellies and wander among Peter Beerits’ imaginative and often humorous sculptures. Don’t miss this one! (800) 777-6845 www.nervousnellies.com
Nationally recognized school of crafts with an award-winning, Edward Larrabee Barnes campus. Campus tours Wednesday afternoons. Pre-registration required: https://www.haystack-mtn.org/visit-lander
The Haystack Gallery is in Deer Isle Village.
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Haystack Mountain School of Crafts
89 Haystack School DrNationally recognized school of crafts with an award-winning, Edward Larrabee Barnes campus. Campus tours Wednesday afternoons. Pre-registration required: https://www.haystack-mtn.org/visit-lander
The Haystack Gallery is in Deer Isle Village.
Worth a visit to learn about the island. 207-348-6400 www.dis-historicalsociety.org
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Deer Isle-Stonington Historical Society
416 Sunset RdWorth a visit to learn about the island. 207-348-6400 www.dis-historicalsociety.org
The club welcomes guests and offers an expanded 9-Hole golf course of approximately 2,400 yards (par 34) that will challenge the gifted player yet please the whole family. Tee times are set on a "first call/first served" basis. Tennis courts are by reservation only. Cafe. 207-348-2379 or email iccmanager@gmail.com www.islandcountryclub.net
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Island Country Club
442 Sunset RdThe club welcomes guests and offers an expanded 9-Hole golf course of approximately 2,400 yards (par 34) that will challenge the gifted player yet please the whole family. Tee times are set on a "first call/first served" basis. Tennis courts are by reservation only. Cafe. 207-348-2379 or email iccmanager@gmail.com www.islandcountryclub.net
Sand Beach
Beautiful pocket beaches and ocean swimming
Fresh water swimming. Take Rt. 15 north out of Deer Isle Village about 1/8 mile. Turn right at “Deer Run” and follow signs to park and walk to the Lily Pond.
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Lily Pond Park
Quaco RoadFresh water swimming. Take Rt. 15 north out of Deer Isle Village about 1/8 mile. Turn right at “Deer Run” and follow signs to park and walk to the Lily Pond.
Wonderful marine touch tank. See lobsters, sea urchins, scallops, anemones, sea cucumbers, and much more. Speak with Leroy Weed, local fisherman and character. Virtual reality exhibits – see what it is like to be inside a lobster trap or in a Maine lighthouse. A digital touch wall to learn about fishing and fishing communities. 207 367-2708. Visit https://www.picktime.com/discoverywharf to pick your own time for a visit. Open T, Th, F, S 10-4; closed 12-1 for lunch.
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Discovery Wharf at MCCF
13 Atlantic AveWonderful marine touch tank. See lobsters, sea urchins, scallops, anemones, sea cucumbers, and much more. Speak with Leroy Weed, local fisherman and character. Virtual reality exhibits – see what it is like to be inside a lobster trap or in a Maine lighthouse. A digital touch wall to learn about fishing and fishing communities. 207 367-2708. Visit https://www.picktime.com/discoverywharf to pick your own time for a visit. Open T, Th, F, S 10-4; closed 12-1 for lunch.
Conseils aux voyageurs
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Many, many galleries
The island is a mecca for high end crafts people and painters.
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Boat Tours/Rides
•Isle au Haut Mailboat (see Entertainment and Activities)
•Bert & I Boat Tours: With Capt. Steve Johnson. Package 1-2 hour tours with 4-person minimum or private tours. 207-460-8679 https://www.deerislecabinwithboattours.com/boat-tours-boat-charter-service/
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Short walks on Deer Isle
Full information at Island Heritage Trust (www.islandheritagetrust.org
Especially:
1. Barred Island
2. Settlement Quarry
3. Crockett Cove Woods
4. Tennis Preserve
5. Shore Acres
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Hikes on the Peninsula
1. Lookout Preserve Maine Coast Heritage Trust https://www.mcht.org/preserve/lookout-rock/
2. Many wonderful trails from Blue Hill Heritage Trust https://bluehillheritagetrust.org/trails/
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Hiking on Isle au Haut
Great hiking on Isle au Haut, the remote part of Acadia National Park. https://home.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/isle-au-haut.htm
Access by the Isle au Haut Mailboat www.isleauhaut.com/
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Swimming
- Sand Beach, Stonington - Ocean swimming through public access to a beach on the west side of the island. Take West Main Street from Downtown Stonington and continue along the shore ~2 miles to parking area on the left.
- Lily Pond, Deer Isle - Fresh water swimming. Take Rt. 15 north out of Deer Isle Village about 1/8 mile. Turn right at “Deer Run” and follow signs to park and walk to the Lily Pond.
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Kayak Trips
•Driftwood Kayak: All-inclusive kayak trips for all levels of experience. 1, 2, and 3-day trips. (617) 957-8802 http://www.driftwoodkayak.com/
•Osprey’s Echo Sea Kayak: Private or group tours by local Maine Guide. (207) 367-2796 kayak@ospreysecho.com
•Stonington Paddle: Guided and non-guided trips; rentals for intermediate plus paddlers. 207 200-4778. https://www.stoningtonpaddle.com/kayak-in-stonington
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Launching Ramps
•Stonington Public Launching Ramp: At the bottom of Seabreeze Ave., behind the Isle au Haut Mailboat building. No long term parking; you will want to leave your car at the Roost.
•Deer Isle Public Launching Ramp: Beside the bridge on Little Deer Isle, just as you get onto the island. Plenty of parking.