19 Maine Restaurants That Just Hit Their 1-Year Anniversary and Are Still Going Strong

The restaurant business is tough.

The variety of things an eatery has to juggle, including staffing, customer service, supply chain headaches, rent, or any other financial hiccup that wants to rear its ugly head, is a lot. It's amazing when a place can battle those odds and come out on top.

That's why we want to recognize a number of Maine restaurants that have celebrated their one-year anniversary.

Maine Restaurants That Opened in 2024 and Are Still Going Strong

To be able to knock out 12 months in the restaurant business certainly takes some creativity, perseverance, and a little bit of luck. That means earning that loyal customer base, serving up excellent food and service, and adapting to whatever challenges arise.

These Maine restaurants from Portland to beyond are making themselves a part of their respective communities, and ones you might have even had the chance to enjoy.

Perhaps it's a place that gives off Bugaboo Creek vibes like Low Stakes Lodge in Portland. Maybe it's grabbing a warm cup of coffee from Catface Cafe in Biddeford to help start your day. Or it could be a new brewery like Well & Good Brewing Company in North Yarmouth.

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Each of these places should be celebrated for hitting that one-year milestone.

Let's take a look at 19 places in Maine that opened in 2024 and have been open for one year. Hopefully, they'll be open for many years to come.

Have you been to these spots? Where's a new restaurant you've visited that you just love? Maybe it's one that opened this year?