It’s always an adventure — and we’ve never been disappointed when it comes to the food, especially not in this state. The Pine Tree State is not lacking when it comes to great places to enjoy a meal. What are the Best Restaurants in Cental & Northern Maine? 20 Must-Try Eateries in Central and Northern Maine Worth the Drive Thanks to our great listeners we were able to compile a list of many of Maine's great restaurants, cafes, pubs and bakeries that are worth a long drive to get to. These great spots can be found across Central and Northen Maine.