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 say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% 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 social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

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 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Ichiban

- Rating: 3.7/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 226 Union St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Blaze

- Rating: 3.8/5 (295 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 18 Broad St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Umami Noodle Bar

- Rating: 3.8/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 Main St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Fairmount Market

- Rating: 3.8/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 662 Hammond St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Convenience Stores, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. McLaughlin Seafood

- Rating: 3.8/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 728 Main St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Seafood Markets, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Papa Gambino's Pizzas Subs - Corporate Office

- Rating: 3.8/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 622 Hammond St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Pizza, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Geaghan's Pub

- Rating: 3.8/5 (224 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 570 Main St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: American, Irish Pub
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Las Palapas Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8 Bangor Mall Blvd. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Kebab Den

- Rating: 3.9/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 621 Hammond St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Kebab, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Chases Family Restaurant

- Rating: 3.9/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1575 Hammond St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Chick-fil-A

- Rating: 3.9/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 605 Stillwater Ave. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Fast food, Chicken Shop, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Papa Gambino's Pizzas Subs

- Rating: 3.9/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 267 State St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Pizza, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Happy Endings

- Rating: 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 32 Main St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Tapas Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Judy's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 125 State St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Angelo's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.0/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 499 Hammond St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Pizza, Wraps, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Utopia

- Rating: 4.1/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 96 Hammond St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Wine Bars, Italian, Modern European
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. 11 Central

- Rating: 4.1/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11 Central St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Seafood, Pizza, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. The Tarratine

- Rating: 4.2/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 81 Park St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: New American, Venues & Event Spaces, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Bangor Sandwich

- Rating: 4.2/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 25 Hammond St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Sandwiches, Pizza, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Dorr Lobster Seafood Market

- Rating: 4.2/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 579 Broadway Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Seafood, Seafood Markets
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Harvest Moon Deli

- Rating: 4.2/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 72 Columbia St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Timber Kitchen & Bar

- Rating: 4.2/5 (466 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 22 Bass Park Blvd. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: New American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Moe's Original Bar B Que

- Rating: 4.3/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 650 Broadway Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. The Grind House

- Rating: 4.3/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 Central St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. The Lobstah Buoy

- Rating: 4.3/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 268 Odlin Road Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Seafood, Food Trucks, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. 2 Feet Brewing

- Rating: 4.3/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 80 Columbia St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: New American, Brewpubs
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Nocturnem Draft Haus

- Rating: 4.4/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 56 Main St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Pho Hoa Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 213 Ohio St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Vietnamese, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Novio's Bistro

- Rating: 4.6/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 130 Hammond St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Seafood, Cocktail Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. The Butcher The Baker

- Rating: 4.7/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 84 Hammond St. Bangor, Maine
- Categories: Waffles, Chicken Shop, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.