25 Essential Sanford Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Sanford.
BeachFire Bar & Grille
Maine
Convivial eatery & lounge for seafood, steak & BBQ, with a large equipped with a fire pit.
Village Tavern
Maine
Cozy, romantic spot with a long wood bar offering upscale New American dishes, cocktails & wine.
Knotty Pine Grill & Tavern
Maine
an everyday essential favorite for readers tracking Sanford's most persuasive bar & grill rooms, anchored by a Beam Score of 82.2.
Mee-D
Sanford, Maine
Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
The New England House Seafood & Sports Bar
Sanford, Maine
Laid-back local spot offering seafood specials such as clams & shrimp alongside beer & sports on TV.
Third Alarm Diner
Sanford, Maine
Service options: Outdoor seating, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Serves local specialty. Popular for.
Azul Agave Mexican Cuisine
Sanford, Maine
Service options: Curbside pickup, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Berryfull Sanford
Sanford, Maine
Service options: Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great coffee. Popular for: Breakfast.
Lords Clam Box
Sanford, Maine
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Mel's Raspberry Patch
Sanford, Maine
Service options: Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great coffee, Great tea selection, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Breakfast, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Kennebunk Rice and Noodles
Sanford, Maine
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Clay Hill Farm
Sanford, Maine
Upscale American restaurant & event space on a sprawling, wooded property with walking trails.
Ogunquit Lobster Pound Restaurant
Sanford, Maine
Spacious, veteran seafood house where diners can select live lobsters from a tank before eating.
Litchfield's Bar and Grill
Sanford, Maine
Cozy, lively bar with an outdoor patio offering New England eats, plus drink specials & live music.
OTTO
Sanford, Maine
Local pizza chain specializing in thin-crust, gourmet pies with create-your-own options.
Bull N' Claw
Sanford, Maine
Old-school surf 'n' turf eatery & watering hole, featuring a soup-&-salad bar.
Pepper's Seafood Co
Sanford, Maine
Service options: Outdoor seating, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails.
Shain's of Maine
Sanford, Maine
Classic diner for 50+ flavors of ice cream, frozen yogurt & sherbet, plus lobster rolls & more.
Subway
Sanford, Maine
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Kai Asian Fusion
Sanford, Maine
Service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Duffy's Tavern & Grill
Sanford, Maine
Casual eatery/bar serving American home cooking & pub eats in airy, brick-walled digs by the river.
Las Olas Taqueria
Sanford, Maine
No-frills counter serve providing a variety of familiar Mexican street eats in a colorful interior.
Springvale Publick House
Sanford, Maine
Destination for American pub grub & wide-ranging draft beers amid a homey neighborhood vibe.
Addy's
Sanford, Maine
Service options: Curbside pickup, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
The Tiller Restaurant
Sanford, Maine
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.