Bridget’s Castine Guidebook
Castine food scene
Places to eat in Castine only. Most other restaurants are at least a 20 minute drive. Also, off season (Spring, Fall and Winter) these may be closed or have limited hours. Please check online (or ask us) for accurate hours.
See my Penobscot Bay area guidebook for suggestions away from Castine Village.
Awesome baked goods, full breakfast spring and fall, deli sandwiches, and comfort foods, salads, etc.
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Markel's Bakehouse
26 Water StAwesome baked goods, full breakfast spring and fall, deli sandwiches, and comfort foods, salads, etc.
Pub food, open every day 4pm-10pm, year round. If you're running late arriving in Castine or returning from the day's adventure, this may be your only option in Castine.
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Danny Murphy's Pub
8 Sea StPub food, open every day 4pm-10pm, year round. If you're running late arriving in Castine or returning from the day's adventure, this may be your only option in Castine.
"Seafood Shack" Delicious and super fresh seafood. Burgers, hot dogs and Gifford's Ice Cream. Eat on the Castine waterfront and enjoy the view, fresh air, active waterfront and occasional wildlife. Lunch and dinner during the summer. Lunch only (12-3pm) late spring and fall.
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The Captain's Catch
5 Sea St"Seafood Shack" Delicious and super fresh seafood. Burgers, hot dogs and Gifford's Ice Cream. Eat on the Castine waterfront and enjoy the view, fresh air, active waterfront and occasional wildlife. Lunch and dinner during the summer. Lunch only (12-3pm) late spring and fall.
Convenience store food and good for what it is. Breakfast sandwiches & coffee, deli sandwiches, pizza, etc. Hours are generally 6am-8pm. May close early on a slow evening.
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T & C Grocery
12 Water StConvenience store food and good for what it is. Breakfast sandwiches & coffee, deli sandwiches, pizza, etc. Hours are generally 6am-8pm. May close early on a slow evening.
Local market with fresh, local and gourmet foods. This is where we get our fresh bread for your stay at our place. Mostly for provisions but also deli sandwiches, baked goods.
Windmill Hill Gardens
5 Castine RdLocal market with fresh, local and gourmet foods. This is where we get our fresh bread for your stay at our place. Mostly for provisions but also deli sandwiches, baked goods.
Outdoor Adventures
Kayak and bike rentals. Very helpful and knowledgeable. We have heard awesome reviews of the Bioluminescent Tour!
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Castine Kayak Adventures
17 Sea StKayak and bike rentals. Very helpful and knowledgeable. We have heard awesome reviews of the Bioluminescent Tour!
Sail on the 56 foot ketch, Guildive. Small groups, http://guildivecruises.com
Or tour Castine Harbor and Holbrook Island on Lil' Toot
http://www.castinecruises.com/
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Castine Cruises
5 Sea StSail on the 56 foot ketch, Guildive. Small groups, http://guildivecruises.com
Or tour Castine Harbor and Holbrook Island on Lil' Toot
http://www.castinecruises.com/
Witherle Woods is a preserve maintained by Maine Coast Heritage Trust with more than 6.5 miles of trails. Witherle Woods has a rich military history, offers pleasant views of Penobscot Bay, and features groomed cross-country skiing trails in the winter.
https://mcht.org/preserves/witherle-woods
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Witherle Woods
Witherle Woods is a preserve maintained by Maine Coast Heritage Trust with more than 6.5 miles of trails. Witherle Woods has a rich military history, offers pleasant views of Penobscot Bay, and features groomed cross-country skiing trails in the winter.
https://mcht.org/preserves/witherle-woods
Also known as the Back Shore Beach. Beautiful sunsets, picnics, swimming, paddle board, sun bathing, check out tidal pools at low tide.
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Wadsworth Cove Beach
Also known as the Back Shore Beach. Beautiful sunsets, picnics, swimming, paddle board, sun bathing, check out tidal pools at low tide.
Castine Golf Club
200 Battle AveMuseums, Art, History
The Wilson Museum
107 Perkins StCastine Historical Society
17 School StSightseeing
Dyce Head Lighthouse
Maine Maritime Academy
1 Pleasant StFort George
Shops, Galleries, etc.
Charming independent bookshop, owner is very knowledgeable. Cafe in the bookstore, selection of gift items.
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Compass Rose Books
3 Main StCharming independent bookshop, owner is very knowledgeable. Cafe in the bookstore, selection of gift items.
Gallery B
5 Main St
Castine Visitor Center
1 Main StThe place to learn about all things Castine.