Highest-rated restaurants in Lewiston, Maine 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 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 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, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Lewiston, according to 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.
#24. Marcos Italian Restaurante
- Rating: 3.4/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12 Mollison Way Lewiston, Maine
- Categories: Italian
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#23. Jade Garden Chinese Restaurant
- Rating: 3.4/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 675 Main St. Ste 16 Lewiston, Maine
- Categories: Chinese
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#22. Sea40 Japanese Cuisine
- Rating: 3.5/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 40 East Ave. Ste 2 Lewiston, Maine
- Categories: Japanese, Bars, Steakhouses
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#21. Luiggi's Pizzeria
- Rating: 3.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 63 Sabattus St. Lewiston, Maine
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Salad
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#20. Lewiston Mandarin Buffet
- Rating: 3.6/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 750 Sabattus St. Lewiston, Maine
- Categories: Chinese, Buffets
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#19. Chick-a-dee of Lewiston
- Rating: 3.6/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1472 Lisbon St. Lewiston, Maine
- Categories: New American
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#18. The Cupcakery Cafe & Bake Shop
- Rating: 3.6/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 56 Sabattus St. Lewiston, Maine
- Categories: Cupcakes, Bakeries, Cafes
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#17. Gridiron Restaurant & Sports Pub
- Rating: 3.6/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1567 Lisbon St. Lewiston, Maine
- Categories: Sports Bars, Seafood, American
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#16. Bua Thai & Sushi
- Rating: 3.7/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 703 Sabattus St. Lewiston, Maine
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Thai
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#15. Governor's Restaurant & Bakery
- Rating: 3.7/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1185 Lisbon St. Lewiston, Maine
- Categories: Bakeries, Comfort Food, Breakfast & Brunch
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#14. Val's Drive-In
- Rating: 3.8/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 925 Sabattus St. Lewiston, Maine
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Diners, American
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#13. DaVinci's Eatery
- Rating: 3.9/5 (271 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 150 Mill St. Lewiston, Maine
- Categories: Italian, Bars, Seafood
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#12. The Pub at Baxter
- Rating: 3.9/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 120 Mill St. Lewiston, Maine
- Categories: Pubs, Desserts, Barbecue
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#11. Antigoni's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 757-777 Main St. Lewiston, Maine
- Categories: Pizza
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#10. Fran's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1485 Lisbon St. Lewiston, Maine
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
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#9. Orchid Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 29 Lisbon St. Lewiston, Maine
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Sushi Bars, Thai
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#8. She Doesn't Like Guthries
- Rating: 4.3/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 115 Middle St. Lewiston, Maine
- Categories: New American, Mexican, Vegan
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#7. Mother India
- Rating: 4.3/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 114 Lisbon St. Lewiston, Maine
- Categories: Indian, Vegetarian, Seafood
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#6. Saigon Pho
- Rating: 4.3/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 791 Lisbon St. Lewiston, Maine
- Categories: Thai, Vietnamese
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#5. Sonder & Dram
- Rating: 4.4/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 12 Ash St. Lewiston, Maine
- Categories: Beer Bar, American, Cocktail Bars
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#4. Pure Thai Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 65 College St. Lewiston, Maine
- Categories: Thai
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#3. El Pocho's Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 97 Lisbon St. Lewiston, Maine
- Categories: Mexican
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#2. Dubois Cafe & Variety
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 906 Sabattus St. Lewiston, Maine
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
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#1. Simones' Hot Dog Stand
- Rating: 4.6/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 99 Chestnut St. Lewiston, Maine
- Categories: Hot Dogs
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.
