Notably better than your average golf course restaurant, Fore Seasons (Rte. 117, North Parish Rd., Turner, 207/224-7090, http://foreseasons.net, 11 a.m.–9 p.m. daily June–Aug.; 4 p.m.–9 p.m. Mon.–Sat., 12 p.m.–4 p.m. Sun. Sept.–May, $11–19), specializes in buffets filled with food that doesn’t taste like buffet food. Head in for the weekend brunch buffet, and you’ll be rewarded with homemade crab quiches, made-to-order omelets, and mountains of fresh fruit.

Meals the way mom used to make them (in both their freshness and charmingly bygone-era recipes) are found at Rolandeau’s Restaurant (755 Washington St., Auburn, 207/784-2110, www.rolandeausrestaurant.com, 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.–9 p.m. Tues.–Fri., 5 p.m.–9 p.m. Sat., closed Sun., $4–9). When’s the last time you had stuffed mushroom caps or rack of lamb with mint jelly for dinner? Or scallops with bacon for lunch?

For quick-but-healthy lunches or early dinners, make a stop at Nothing But The Blues (81 College St., Lewiston, 207/784-6493, 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. and 5 p.m.–8 p.m. Tue.–Fri.; 5–9 p.m. Sat., $8–14) for vegetarian-friendly pastas, stir-fries, and sandwiches.