"Even if they didn't have one of the most buzzed-about burgers in New England (the $26 Kobe burger has its own, very committed following), co-owners and James Beard Award-winning chefs Mark Gaier and Clark Frasier would be packing the house on the strength of the rest of their chic bistro menu. While the waves crash and roll just outside the expansive windows you'll be dining on Maine chowder with haddock, clams, hominy corn cake, and smoky tomato butter or the delectable, sweet-tart duck confit with peach-lemongrass sauce and tamarind." - Alexandra Hall