Whether you’re grabbing a plate at a family diner in Madawaska, a county fair, or a hometown pub in Fort Kent, you’ll find poutine that’s made with care and a little northern flair—sometimes with extras like pulled pork, fiddleheads, or even local maple gravy. But where can you get the “Best of Aroostook”? 778 of you put that to the test. Here is who made the list for 2025 as voted on by you!  

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With 31 votes, the award of “Best Poutine” goes to…

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Lakeview Restaurant in St Agatha, Maine! Perfectly located on the ITS trail system, and right above Long Lake this is the watering hole from all your outdoor activities. While their entire menu stands out, their poutine is the best of Aroostook. Guests rave about the portion sizes, which are generous enough to satisfy any appetite, and the flavors that hit just the right notes. What truly sets it apart, though, is the atmosphere: with its beautiful lakeside view and friendly, down-to-earth service.  

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2025 Winners

First) Lakeview Restaurant

Poutine and a bird’s eye view of Long Lake. What more do you really need?

St Agatha, Maine │ Directions or learn more

Second) Dolly’s Restaurant

Golden fries piled high, curds that squeak like they’re supposed to, and gravy so rich it could warm you up on the coldest Aroostook County day. Folks drive miles just to get a plate, and once you’ve had it, you’ll know why.  

Frenchville, Maine │ Directions or learn more  

Third) Rock’s Family Diner

From their dining room windows you can view the international bridge over the St. John River, connecting the US with Canada. Even though Rock’s is positioned so close to the border, there is no denying that their poutine tastes like home.  

Fort Kent, Maine │ Directions or learn more  

2025 Honorable Mentions

Listed in order of popularity among voters

• Northern Maine Brewing Company in Caribou, Maine

• The Slice in Island Falls, Maine

• Ferris BBQ in Presque Isle, Maine

• Brookside Inn in Smyrna Mills, Maine

• Boondocks in Fort Fairfield, Maine

• Burger Boy in Caribou, Maine

• Governors in Presque Isle, Maine

• Swamp Buck in Fort Kent, Maine

• Big Ricks Burgers & Wings in Madawaska, Maine  

• The Maple Pig in Presque Isle, Maine

“Best Poutine” is just one of nine categories awarded by Aroostook County Tourism, click here to see the full results of the 2025 Best of Aroostook Awards.

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Aroostook County Tourism (ACT) is the Destination Marketing Organization of Maine's Aroostook County. ACT is compromised of a 12 member volunteer board who work to promote all of The County and invite visitors to find their own Aroostook adventure through marketing. "Best of Aroostook'" is a fun way to highlight Aroostook County and no prizes are given. Method: winners are announced for the top three organizations per category and the other organizations in that category are recognized as honorable mentions. As is tradition, the honor system guides the rules for voting as "Aroostook's Best" is meant to be a fun way to recognize the gems in the Crown of Maine - vote and act respectfully. Votes were accepted between January 1, 2025 and March 24, 2025, lists published in April of 2025.