Step aside, Portland—there’s another local culinary town that deserves recognition.

I’m talking about a town just down the road from Maine’s largest city, an easy drive for essentially anyone in the Greater Portland area. It’s time to give Westbrook’s food scene some love.

Westbrook, Maine, Restaurant Scene

Westbrook’s culinary scene has reached new heights, with so many exciting spots opening that it feels like there’s no stopping the momentum.

However, Westbrook also has its staples, the kind of places that have been around for decades and helped pave the way for its culinary growth. It’s a perfect blend.

One area where this mix shines is on the ever-evolving Main Street. In just the past 20 years, it has undergone significant redevelopment, making the town much more attractive to local businesses and the public.

But Westbrook is more than just one street. You can find delicious restaurants, cafes, pizza shops, pubs, and diners in every neighborhood.

Westbrook's Culinary Diverse Cuisine

Westbrook also boasts a wonderful variety of cuisines, including pub fare, Italian, Asian, Latin American, and even high-end bakeries and chocolatiers. This town has just about everything you could want from a culinary perspective.

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With the town’s reputation skyrocketing, now seems like the perfect time to highlight many of Westbrook’s finest establishments. Below is a list of what this great city has to offer from a culinary standpoint. Hopefully, this will serve as a great starting point for many as they explore Westbrook’s culinary world.

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