Highest-rated restaurants in Bangor by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Bangor, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#27. Smoke & Steel
- Rating: 4.0/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 471 Steelwater Ave. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Axe Throwing, Bars, Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Umami Noodle Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 Main St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Noodles
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Evenrood's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 25 Broad St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: American, Seafood, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 504 Stillwater Ave. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbeque, American
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Blaze
- Rating: 4.0/5 (269 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: West Market Sq 18 Broad St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Chases Family Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1575 Hammond St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
#21. McLaughlin Seafood
- Rating: 4.0/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 728 Main St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Seafood Markets, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Geaghan's Pub
- Rating: 4.0/5 (201 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 570 Main St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: American, Irish Pub
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Las Palapas Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (197 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8 Bangor Mall Blvd. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Judy's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 125 State St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Chick-fil-A
- Rating: 4.0/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 605 Stillwater Ave. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Fast food, Chicken Shop, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Angelo's Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 499 Hammond St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Pizza, Wraps, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Kebab Den
- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 621 Hammond St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Kebab, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#14. The Lobstah Buoy
- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 268 Odlin Road Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Seafood, Food Trucks, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#13. 11 Central
- Rating: 4.0/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11 Central St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Seafood, Pizza, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Papa Gambino's Pizzas Subs
- Rating: 4.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 267 State St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Pizza, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Dorr Lobster Seafood Market
- Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 579 Broadway Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Seafood, Seafood Markets
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Utopia
- Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 96 Hammond St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Mediterranean, Breakfast & Brunch, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Timber Kitchen & Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (377 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 22 Bass Park Blvd. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: New American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Harvest Moon Deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 72 Columbia St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#7. 2 Feet Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 80 Columbia St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: New American, Brewpubs
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Moe's Original Bar B Que
- Rating: 4.5/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 650 Broadway Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#5. The Grind House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 Central St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Nocturnem Draft Haus
- Rating: 4.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 56 Main St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
#3. The Tarratine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 81 Park St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: New American, Venues & Event Spaces, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Pho Hoa Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 213 Ohio St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Vietnamese, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Novio's Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 130 Hammond St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Seafood, Cocktail Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
