Dog-friendly outings, places to eat and places to stay in Maine, city by city. Every spot below was checked against a published dog policy (the venue itself, BringFido or the park authority) – tap a name for our notes, or see them all on the Dog Fun Map.
Bar Harbor
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- Dogs at Acadia Woods – First-come, first-served dayboarding in private indoor-outdoor runs; call ahead for space.
- Twin Tides Kennel – Supervised daycare in staff-selected playgroups; new dogs start with a meet-and-greet.
Kennebunkport
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
Portland
- Quarry Run Dog Park
- East End Beach at Eastern Promenade Park
- Valley Street Dog Park
- Eastern Promenade Trail
- Back Cove Trail
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
- Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Portland
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland DT Maine Med
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Maine
- Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- The Mainely Dog – Greater Portland dog daycare with more than one location.
- Roscoe's Bed and Bark – Dog daycare and boarding near the Portland Jetport.
- Happy Tails – Dog daycare in Portland.
Our notes on each spot
Bar Harbor
Acadia National Park · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs (6-ft leash) welcome on most trails; check park rules for restricted areas
A favorite with dog owners for generations, with over 158 miles of trails, 45 miles of carriage roads and three campgrounds that take pets.
25 Visitor Center Rd, Bar Harbor, ME 04609-0000
Compass Harbor Trail · Outing
🐾 Dogs on a leash no longer than 6 ft
A 0.8-mile woodland path in Acadia National Park that ends on the rocky coast. Open all year.
399 Main St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609-1512
Stewman's Lobster Pound Downtown · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the outdoor patio; dog menu; open seasonally
Plenty of lobster for you and a burger off the dog menu for your pup. Open seasonally, so check the hours.
35 West St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609-0000
Paddy’s Irish Pub & Restaurant · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the heated outdoor patio; dog menu
Waterfront Irish-American pub food like Irish nachos, lobster bisque and Guinness BBQ pork, with heaters on the patio.
50 West St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609-1858
Looking Glass Restaurant · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Well-behaved, leashed dogs welcome at deck umbrella tables
Panoramic views and seafood: chowder, lobster bisque, crab cakes, lobster rolls and seared halibut.
50 Eden St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609-1446
Wonder View Inn – Bar Harbor Collection · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 dogs of any size in designated rooms for an additional fee of $25 per pet, per night; pets can’t be left alone in the room
A hilltop inn a minute from downtown and Acadia, with 14 acres for dogs and a dog-friendly shuttle into town.
50 Eden St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609-1446
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-07-28)
Atlantic Eyrie Lodge · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets up to 65 lbs in designated rooms for an additional fee of $45 per stay; pets can’t be left alone in the room
A hillside lodge minutes from Bar Harbor's gardens and museums, with grassy relief areas.
6 Norman Rd, Bar Harbor, ME 04609-1114
Days Inn Bar Harbor · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets up to 25 lbs for an additional fee of $50 per pet, per stay
Free parking for cars and RVs and a free breakfast. There's a park under ten minutes away.
120 Eden St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609-1106
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-05-06)
Kennebunkport
Goose Rocks Beach · Outing
🐾 Seasonal: leashed Apr 1–Jun 14 and Labor Day–Sept 15; not allowed 9 AM–5 PM Jun 15–Labor Day (leashed outside those hours); Sept 16–Mar 31 leashed noon–6 PM, off-leash under voice control otherwise
A long Kennebunkport beach with dog rules that change through the year. Check the dates before you go.
300 Kings Hwy, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-5448
Dog Park at Meadow Woods Preserve · Outing
🐾 Off-leash fenced dog run
A fenced dog run at the front of the preserve, with trails all around.
406 Mills Rd, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-5312
Parson's Way · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome
A popular 2-mile walking path off Ocean Avenue along Kennebunkport's rocky coast.
Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME
The Colony Hotel · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at some covered patio and poolside tables; not in the indoor carpeted area
The restaurant at a 1914 landmark resort, serving New England food and lobster at every meal on an ocean-view patio. Take turns going inside to fill your plates.
140 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-6303
Mabel's Lobster Claw · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at the three outdoor tables; seasonal
A seasonal seafood spot for lobster, crab cakes, fish and chips and sandwiches at lunch and dinner.
124 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-6302
The Boathouse Restaurant · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the seasonal deck
A dockside restaurant with a shaded deck over the water, serving fish and chips, New York strip and the Boathouse burger.
21 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-6003
AWOL Kennebunkport · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 dogs up to 70 lbs in designated rooms for an additional fee of $50 per pet, per night; pets can’t be left alone in the room; confirm a pet-friendly room with the hotel before booking
Within a 5-minute walk of Kennebunkport Village Green.
34 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-6174
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-03-03)
Yachtsman Hotel & Marina Club · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 dogs up to 40 lbs for an additional fee of $50 per pet, per night; pets can’t be left alone in the room; confirm a pet-friendly room with the hotel before booking
A waterfront hotel a short walk or bike ride from beaches, galleries and shops.
59 Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport, ME 04046-6146
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2025-12-02)
The Lodge on the Cove · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 dogs up to 65 lbs for an additional fee of $50 per pet, per night; pets can’t be left alone in the room; confirm a pet-friendly room with the hotel before booking
A relaxed motor lodge on a wooded cove in Kennebunkport.
29 S. Main Street, Kennebunkport, ME 04046
Portland
Quarry Run Dog Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash in the fenced park (separate small dog area); leashed on the surrounding trails
Seven fenced acres of off-leash space with a small dog section, plus trails outside for leashed walks. Bring water and bags; it gets muddy after rain.
1026 Ocean Ave, Portland, ME 04103-0000
East End Beach at Eastern Promenade Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash area: summer (Memorial Day–Labor Day) before 9 AM and after 5 PM; rest of year any time 5 AM–10 PM
A city beach with a designated off-leash area on Portland's Eastern Promenade.
86 Eastern Promenade, Portland, ME 04101-0000
Valley Street Dog Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash fenced dog park
A large fenced dog park with benches, a water station and shade.
140 Valley St, Portland, ME 04102-0000
Eastern Promenade Trail · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly rail-trail
A converted rail line along Portland's waterfront, good for an easy walk with your dog.
See Map Below, Portland, ME 04101-0000
Back Cove Trail · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome
A 3-mile loop path around Back Cove along Baxter Boulevard, with skyline views, gardens and birding.
Baxter Blvd, Portland, ME 04101
Portland Lobster Company · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables; pup cups on request; open seasonally
A seasonal waterfront seafood spot known for its award-winning lobster roll, plus chowder, fried platters and burgers.
180 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101-0000
The Porthole · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the wharfside deck
A big wharfside deck for lobster rolls, lobster tacos, fish and chips, chowder and breakfast, with local beer.
20 Custom House Wharf, Portland, ME 04101-0000
Flatbread Company · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the deck
Wood-fired pizza with organic ingredients on a big deck over Casco Bay.
72 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101-0000
Rising Tide Brewing Company · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the outside lot patio
An East Bayside craft brewery with an on-site food vendor, The Galley, serving sandwiches, burgers and chips and dip.
103 Fox St, Portland, ME 04101-0000
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Portland · Hotel / motel
🐾 Three pets of any size are welcome for a $50 refundable deposit per stay
A Portland hotel with grassy relief areas on site.
155 Riverside St, Portland, ME 04103-1041
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-05-20)
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Portland DT Maine Med · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets of any size for an additional fee of $25 per night (not to exceed $75 per stay)
Near downtown, with free breakfast, a seasonal outdoor pool and green space for dogs.
340 Park Ave, Portland, ME 04102-2734
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-07-15)
Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Maine · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets up to 75 lbs in designated rooms; $75 per stay for one pet, $125 per stay for two
Two-room suites next to the airport, minutes from the Maine Mall and downtown. Dogs get treats, a bowl and a ball.
1050 Westbrook Street, Portland, ME 04102-1915
Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets of any size for an additional fee of $100 per stay
A downtown waterfront hotel near the attractions. Guests with pets stay on the first and second floors.
145 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101-4810
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-05-15)
Restaurant patio rules and hotel pet fees change – call ahead or confirm when booking. We list only places with a published dog policy, and we never add star ratings or reviews we didn’t write.
Doggie daycares are listed with a note from each business’s own website. Most ask for a meet-and-greet or temperament check and current vaccinations – contact them before your first visit.
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