The Craignair Inn & Causeway Restaurant - Spruce Head

Historic oceanfront inn with private beach access and award-winning dining on Maine's midcoast

Dining at The Causeway

The Craignair Inn & Causeway Restaurant offers a dining experience centered on American and seafood cuisine, with options for vegetarian, dairy-free, and vegan diets. Guests can request a chef's table dinner where Chef Gil creates a multi-course meal tailored to dietary restrictions. The restaurant also hosts rotating art exhibitions featuring works by local Maine artists.

Rooms and Amenities

The Craignair Inn by the Sea provides 16 rooms, with select second-floor rooms offering private balconies overlooking Clark Island and the causeway. Rooms have no televisions, alarm clocks, or minifridges, encouraging guests to enjoy the ocean views and shared spaces like the sun terrace and outdoor fireplace. The Vestry building rooms include air conditioning, while other rooms rely on ocean breezes.

Outdoor Activities and Exploration

Clark Island Preserve, accessible by a walking-only causeway from the inn, features walking trails, an old quarry, and small beaches for birdwatching and hiking. Guests can borrow canoes, fishing gear, or bicycles, or join walking tours and live music performances organized by the inn. The property also has a private beach area with sun loungers and a picnic area.

Pet-Friendly and Wellness Offerings

Pets are welcomed with dedicated amenities such as pet baskets and pet bowls, and guests with dogs can enjoy the pet-friendly Vestry rooms. An onsite massage service is available for relaxation after a day of hiking or cycling on the island trails. The inn also provides electric vehicle charging stations and accessible parking.

Location and Local Culture

The Craignair Inn is situated 9 miles from the Owls Head Transportation Museum and 11 mile from the Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland. Nearby attractions include Clark Island's scenic walking paths and McLoon's lobster pound, a popular local seafood spot. The inn also serves as a base for exploring MidCoast Maine's breweries, distilleries, and cultural landmarks.

• Location: Private beach on Maine coast, 9 miles from Owls Head Transportation Museum
• Rooms: 16 rooms, select with balconies overlooking Clark Island; no TVs
• Dining: The Causeway restaurant with chef's table and dietary-adaptive menus
• Outdoor: Clark Island Preserve trails, canoeing, fishing, walking tours
• Wellness: Onsite massage service, electric vehicle charging station
• Pet Policy: Pet-friendly rooms with pet baskets and bowls
• Entertainment: Live music performances, rotating art exhibitions