Maine is Home to Two of The Best Hotel Restaurants in America

When most people plan to vacation in Maine, the restaurant that is part of the property usually isn't a big factor in the decision to book.

But not every hotel and hotel restaurant is created equal.

OpenTable has released a new list of the 100 Best Hotel Restaurants in America for 2026 and it includes a pair of well-known, upscale restaurants in Maine.

Visitors to the state are likely aware they are part of hotels while native Mainers might not even realize it.

Earth at Hidden Pond in Kennebunkport, Maine, Among Top Hotel Restaurants

It's a bit of a stretch to call Hidden Pond resort simply a hotel. The luxury resort is surrounded by 60 acres of forest and features some high-end amenities including a full-service spa.

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Within the grounds of Hidden Pond sits a restaurant that has been amongst the most popular in Maine for many, many years. That restaurant is called Earth.

On OpenTable, Earth features a 4.9 rating out of 5.0 with more than 4,000 reviews.

Earth is all about farm-to-table cuisine with a menu that changes seasonally. That ever-changing menu is one of the many reasons people keep coming back.

White Barn Inn in Kennebunk, Maine, Among Top Hotel Restaurants in America

Featured as part of the White Barn Inn & Spa Luxury Hotel, the White Barn Inn restaurant has long been known as a five-star cuisine eatery.

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The White Barn Inn restaurant features a 4.7 rating out of 5.0 with more than 2,500 reviews on OpenTable.

The upscale restaurant features farm fresh dishes with a focus on Maine seafood and also adheres to a strict dress code in its dining room.