These New England style restaurants aren’t just favorites—they have been voted as The Best of Aroostook! Voted on by 778 folks from across Maine's Aroostook County and beyond, these kitchens are serving up dishes that are wicked good and full of heart. Here our eateries are family owned and operated and they have crazy things on the menu's like fiddleheads, trout, ployes, stews, and even KÖttbullar. Whether it’s home-style, farm-to-table flair, or just the best burger you’ve ever had, these are the places where memories—and meals—you won’t forget are made. Pull up a chair, bring your appetite, and meet the best of Aroostook’s dining scene. Here is who made the list for 2025 as voted on by you!

With 73 votes, the award of 'Best Restaurant' in Aroostook goes to...

Salted Butter Farm of Sherman, Maine is located in the BRIGHT pink and purple 1893 Sears and Roebuck Catalogue house known as the A. B Leavitt House - a historic location in fact! The menu is perfect and the dishware is fun, preppy, and mismatched - though not required a reservation would suit you well as there is sometimes a waiting list to be seated. The Salted Butter Farm is located within a stones-throw of the Sherman Bandstand in the town park and 15 minutes from the I95 Scenic Overview of Katahdin!
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2025 Winners‍

First) Salted Butter Farm

‍Famous for creative meals with locally sourced ingredients. Brunch and deserts are a can't miss skip!

Sherman, Maine | Directions or learn more

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Second) Lakeview Restaurant‍

Known for it's awesome location overlooking Long Lake, massive menu - and perfectly located on the ITS trail system. Have you been to wing night?! It is hands-down the best.

St. Agatha, Maine | Directions or learn more

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Third) Ferris BBQ

Great southern style flair and a stylish dining room make this a date night hot spot. The meats are smoked on site and the sauce is made inhouse. If you have room for dessert then try the bread pudding!

Presque Isle, Maine | Directions or learn more

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2025 Honorable Mentions

Listed in order of popularity among voters

• The Vault in Houlton, Maine
• Rodneys at 436 Main in Presque Isle, Maine
• Market Pizza in Houlton, Maine
• Northern Maine Brewing Company in Caribou, Maine
• The Slice in Island Falls, Maine
• The Par & Grill in Caribou, Maine
• The Rusty Crab in Mars Hill, Maine
• The Maple Pig in Presque Isle, Maine
• Evergreen Lanes Feat. The Rendezvous Restaurant in Caribou, Maine‍
• The Brookside Inn American Restaurant in Smyrna, Maine

Governors in Presque Isle, Maine

• The Hungry Moose Pub in Van Buren, Maine
• The Swamp Buck in Fort Kent, Maine
• The Jade Palace in Caribou, Maine
• The County Coop & Farm Store in Houlton, Maine
• Dean's Motor Lodge in Portage, Maine
• Boondocks Grill in Fort Fairfield, Maine
• Riverside Inn in Presque Isle
• Lime Rock Cafe in Limestone
• 47 North in Fort Kent, Maine

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"Best Restaurants" 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.