Mild, delicate and somewhat sweet, our waters offer up haddock, a delicious fish that's a local favorite. Flavor isn't the only benefit: It’s nutritious with minerals, B vitamins, potassium, magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids, notes webmd.com

Haddock is versatile, too. Whether you haven't tried haddock yet or you're looking to satisfy your haddock craving, here's what some of our restaurants are offering.

In addition to its haddock sandwich and fish and chips, Brady's at 25 Union St. is offering Islamorada-style haddock finished with key lime butter. Tuesday - Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Monday. (207) 315-6555.

One of the area's longtime favorites is Haddock Lester, a broiled lemon Parmesan-crusted whole haddock filet with a creamy lemon-dill sauce served at Harborside 1901 Bar and Grill, 12 Bridge St. Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. lunch and dinner. Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. brunch, lunch and dinner. Phone: (207) 315-6043

Also a perennial favorite is Tugboat Inn's Haddock Monhegan, baked with seasoned bread crumbs and butter. Enjoy this or any of the eight other haddock dishes on its menu in the main dining room, rooftop deck, or marina lounge at 80 Commercial St. Call (207) 633-4434.

Robinson's Wharf on Southport is within throwing distance of one of Maine's remaining swing bridges. Diners can select haddock offered as nuggets, tacos, sandwiches and baked with optional lobster Newburg or fish and chips. Open seven days 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. (207) 633-3830.

Also on Southport, the Pub at Newagen Seaside Inn serves a crispy potato-wrapped haddock dinner with celery root purée, lemon dill cream and fried leeks. Call for hours (207) 633-5242. 60 Newagen Colony Road.

Whale's Tale at Carousel Marina has a variety of haddock dishes, among these haddock bites, tacos, picatta and chowder along with a view of the harbor's entrance. (207) 633-2922. Hours are 11 a.m. -9 p.m. seven days a week.

In East Boothbay, the 727 Ocean Sunset Bar at Smuggler's Cove Inn, 727 Ocean Point Road serves 727 lobster-stuffed haddock finished with a light tarragon cream sauce or chef’s choice. Hours: 4-8 p.m. Sunday - Tuesday and Thursday. Restaurant closed Wednesdays. Dinner Friday & Saturday 4 - 9 p.m. Call: (207)-579-7004.

On Wall Point Road in Boothbay Harbor, the Deck Bar & Grill at Linekin Bay Resort has crispy haddock tacos with jicama-fennel slaw, lime-avocado crema and charred tomato salsa. It also offers haddock sandwiches – all served up with an expansive view of the bay. See website for hours of operation. (207) 633-2494.

In the heart of the Harbor, McSeagull's at 14 Wharf St. is open seven days a week 11:30 a.m. -9 p.m. Along with other haddock dishes, McSeagull's offers panko herb-encrusted haddock baked with lemon butter and white wine. (207) 633-5900.  

At Boat House Bistro, guests at 12 the By-Way can choose from three dining rooms and an expansive menu. Haddock dishes include cheese risotto with pan-seared haddock, basil, crispy prosciutto and parm twirls, prosciutto-wrapped haddock with rice asparagus and roasted tomato basil butter or pan-seared haddock with creamy tomato sauce and garlicky green beans. 633-0400. Closed Tuesday.