24 of the Bangor Area’s Top Rated Restaurants for 2024

As we step into 2024, Bangor, famously known as the 'Queen City of the East,' is set to earn another title—the 'Queen City of the Eats.'

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Bangor boasts a diverse array of dining options, ranging from quick bites of fast food to upscale restaurants housed in former banks. Whether you're seeking a casual meal or a fine dining experience, Bangor has it all.

In fact, this past year, there was a Reddit post that went semi-viral, asking if Bangor had 'any good restaurants?' The responses certainly showed that the answer was an emphatic 'yes!'

The culinary scene in Bangor thrived in 2023 with the emergence of new establishments and local businesses flourishing, buoyed in part by another successful summer of Bangor Waterfront concerts at the Maine Savings Amphitheater. Additionally, Maine's reputation as 'Vacationland' drew eager tourists back after another post-COVID summer, despite occasional gloomy weather.

Even then, despite all the rainy days in May, June, and July, Maine's summer still outshines the best snowy winter day in many places. Moreover, with plenty of indoor seating options, visitors could stay dry even when the weather wasn't cooperating.

As we look ahead to 2024, Bangor's restaurant scene appears more promising than ever. To highlight the wealth of quality establishments in the area, we turned to Trip Advisor to compile a list of the top 24 highest-rated restaurants in and around Bangor—perfectly aligned with the new year, 2024.

Whether you're in the mood to explore new culinary destinations, expand your palate, or revisit beloved favorites, 2024 is the ideal year to do so. Without further ado, here's a curated list of the 24 best-rated restaurants in the Bangor area, according to Trip Advisor!