Maine Diner in Wells, Maine: Regional
Cuisine, Diner Food at its Best
Maine Diner, Wells, Maine.
by Eric J. Hurwitz. Article updated on Aug. 19, 2017. All photos
by Eric unless otherwise noted.
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Don't be discouraged by the long lines waiting to eat at the
Maine Diner. Your patience will be amply rewarded by some of the most
delicious regional cuisine Maine has to offer, not to mention diner
food at its best.
Yes, there are bigger restaurants with nicer views (the Diner resides
on commercial Route 1), but the Maine Diner beats them hands-down
almost every time at breakfast, lunch an dinner with its out-of-this
world perfectly-formed and cooked omelets, pancakes, lobster eggs
benedict, thick clam chowder, a superb fresh-tasting ample lobster pie,
a jam-packed lobster roll, a mixed greens salad loaded with lobster
chunks, clam cake plate, fresh fried clams, yellow fin tuna steak and
"Phantom Platter," an assortment of some of the Phantom Gourmet's (of
WSBK-TV Channel 38 Boston) favorite items: a cup of Maine seafood
chowder, an eight oz. sirloin steak, two baked shrimp, five oz. of
baked scallops and homemade onion rings. Don't forget to leave room for
the memorable blueberry pie, traditionally a Maine favorite.
Homemade blueberry pie from the Maine Diner. Photo source: Maine
Diner Facebook fan page at https://www.facebook.com/MaineDiner/
The Maine Diner also features an exceptionally pleasant and
professional waitstaff, always on the ball and having a good time with
each other and the customers.
The diner itself looks like any other diner with its long counter and
stools, formica booths, and a bustling, salt-of-the-earth "What do you
want, honey?" atmosphere. It's easy to get fooled by the familiar
interior atmosphere as well as the classic, plain roadside diner look,
but for those in the know, the Maine Diner is one of those special
restaurant destinations. Except for the occasional food snob, the Maine
Diner is frequented by all walks of life, including the media (The
Today Show, Dale Arnold of WEEI-radio Boston, Down East Magazine,
etc.), and vacationers and local residents of all ages. The Maine
Diner's popularity can be validated by the seven million-plus customers
that have visitied since the Diner opened in 1983 -- not bad for a
small roadside restaurant!
Lobster roll from the Maine Diner. Photo source: Maine
Diner Facebook fan page at https://www.facebook.com/MaineDiner/
The Maine Diner food ultimately goes far beyond diner food, even
surpassing, in food quality, many of the best-known more upscale
restaurants in the region. This makes the Maine diner a great value in
times of societal economic challenges. Amazingly, the cheaper prices
result in no drop-off in food quality. What more could one ask
for in a diner or any restaurant, for that matter?
Lobster salad from the Maine Diner.
The Maine Diner is located at 2265 Post Rd. (Route 1), Wells. Tel.
(207) 646-4441. Web site: http://mainediner.com/.
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