Lewiston, Maine is in Androscoggin County, approximately 30 miles north of Portland and 130 miles northeast of Boston, Massachusetts. For tourists, Lewiston features attractions like the Museum L-A and the Lewiston-Auburn Railroad Park. Visitors to Lewiston have numerous dining options from which to choose. Although the town is not in one of Maine's coastal areas, Lewiston and its surrounding communities are still home to numerous seafood restaurants, including upscale eating places to take-out establishments.
FishBones American Grill is in the Bates Mill No. 6 on Lincoln Street in Lewiston. The menu begins with six appetizers, such as the tuna sashimi with Asian stir-fried vegetables and the Maine lobster cakes made with spinach and herbs. Seafood is the specialty of the house, such as the cioppino, a stew made from Maine lobster, shrimp, mixed shellfish, the catch of the day, and potatoes. FishBones American Grill serves lunch Tuesdays through Fridays and dinner Tuesdays through Saturdays. From October through June, the restaurant offers Sunday brunch, but it's closed on Sundays the rest of the year. Reservations are suggested and taken online or by phone. Business casual attire is appropriate. A children's menu is available.
FishBones American Grill
70 Lincoln St.
Lewiston, ME 04240
207-333-3663
fishbonesag.com
Gendron's Seafood is located along Lisbon Street in Lewiston. The establishment is strictly for take-out and has no dining area available for guests. The specialty at Gendron's is whole lobsters, which are available already steamed in sizes from 1 to 3 pounds. Another specialty is the lobster salad, which contains claw and knuckle meat mixed with a house-specialty mayonnaise blend. Gendron's also has hot soup available daily with varying selections like New England or Manhattan clam chowder, shrimp chowder, Bahamian conch chowder, and lobster or crab bisque. Hours and days of operation for Gendron's Seafood vary daily. Call before visiting.
Gendron's Seafood
1292 Lisbon St.
Lewiston, ME 04240
207-784-2646
gendronsseafood.com
Lost Gull Fish & Chips is in Oxford, Maine, approximately 15 miles from Lewiston (around 30 minutes by automobile). The restaurant is family owned and operated and has served Lewiston since 2001. To start the meal, the restaurant offers three soups: clam or haddock chowder and lobster stew. The restaurant is also known for its seafood rolls, made in seven varieties including Maine lobster, fried scallops, and shrimp salad. Fried and baked fish and shellfish are also available. The fried dishes are made with oil that contains no trans fat. The Lost Gull Fish & Chips only operates during spring and summer only with hours of operation varying. The restaurant has counter service only with casual, outdoor seating at picnic tables. A children's menu is offered for young diners.
Lost Gull Fish & Chips
479 Main St.
Oxford, ME 04270
207-539-8669
thelostgull.com
