Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Have not eaten here yet but have a good friend who is as discerning as I am and he brunches here at least once a week. Some outdoor seating available with nice view.
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Outliers Eatery
231 York StreetHave not eaten here yet but have a good friend who is as discerning as I am and he brunches here at least once a week. Some outdoor seating available with nice view.
This place has fresh and tasty sea seafood. If you like oysters, they offer locally harvested oysters which I've heard are some of the best. Good location overlooking the waterfront.
Old Port Sea Grill & Raw Bar
93 Commercial StThis place has fresh and tasty sea seafood. If you like oysters, they offer locally harvested oysters which I've heard are some of the best. Good location overlooking the waterfront.
Hi Bombay
1 Pleasant StPretty good indian food. Nuff said.
If you are looking for culinary adventure, this is your place. I've never seen a funkier menu or decor. Prices are really good and the flavors are great. Try the fried pickles!
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Silly's
68 Washington AveIf you are looking for culinary adventure, this is your place. I've never seen a funkier menu or decor. Prices are really good and the flavors are great. Try the fried pickles!
My favorite Indian restaurant. Tucked away on Wharf Street, this is a great place to experience some far east flavor while roaming the Old Port.
The Dancing Elephant II
29 Wharf StreetMy favorite Indian restaurant. Tucked away on Wharf Street, this is a great place to experience some far east flavor while roaming the Old Port.
This is a designer/organic pizza place. The location is great (on the water), but the wait is likely to be long. Their wood fired pizza is expensive but I have to say it's very delicious.
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Flatbread Company
72 Commercial StThis is a designer/organic pizza place. The location is great (on the water), but the wait is likely to be long. Their wood fired pizza is expensive but I have to say it's very delicious.
Your classic Irish pub. I'm not one for bar/pub food but this one has really great grub. I had the barely risotto and it was divine.
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Bull Feeney's
375 Fore StYour classic Irish pub. I'm not one for bar/pub food but this one has really great grub. I had the barely risotto and it was divine.
Super good food (surf and turf) at super good prices. I have had several things here that really wowed me. Even the pickles were good. The location is not great but I hope you give this one a chance.
The Dogfish Bar and Grille
128 Free StSuper good food (surf and turf) at super good prices. I have had several things here that really wowed me. Even the pickles were good. The location is not great but I hope you give this one a chance.
THE diner in Portland. The portions are huge and the prices are low. The food is also pretty good and there are some creative things on the menu.
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Joe's Boathouse Catering
THE diner in Portland. The portions are huge and the prices are low. The food is also pretty good and there are some creative things on the menu.
Your classic breakfast place. Probably a step above a diner but still very reasonably priced.
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Hot Suppa
703 Congress StYour classic breakfast place. Probably a step above a diner but still very reasonably priced.
This is a great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. They have excellent food and always hang local art on the walls for you to enjoy. The cuisine has a Spanish theme.
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Local 188
685 Congress StThis is a great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. They have excellent food and always hang local art on the walls for you to enjoy. The cuisine has a Spanish theme.
If you want some seafood, I really recommend this place. Outdoor seating is a great thing when you are eating a lobster. They sometimes have live music.
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Portland Lobster Co
180 Commercial StIf you want some seafood, I really recommend this place. Outdoor seating is a great thing when you are eating a lobster. They sometimes have live music.
Great restaurant that offers outdoor seating. Don't let the name fool you, there is a lot of meat and fish on this menu as well.
The Farmer's Table
205 Commercial StGreat restaurant that offers outdoor seating. Don't let the name fool you, there is a lot of meat and fish on this menu as well.
This is a fantastic soup shop! They always have both meat and veggie/vegan options. Ingredients and flavors change with the season. Hang out upstairs for as long as you like to chat/socialize.
Kamasouptra
28 Monument SqThis is a fantastic soup shop! They always have both meat and veggie/vegan options. Ingredients and flavors change with the season. Hang out upstairs for as long as you like to chat/socialize.
Otto's wins the prize for most creative pizza flavors. This hole in the wall is just big enough for you go grab a delicious slice and eat it on the go.
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OTTO
576 Congress StOtto's wins the prize for most creative pizza flavors. This hole in the wall is just big enough for you go grab a delicious slice and eat it on the go.
Great spot for people watching. This is a cooperative restaurant that uses a lot of locally produced, seasonal foods and drinks. If you want a spot to hang out with your laptop, this is it.
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Local Sprouts Co-op
649 Congress StGreat spot for people watching. This is a cooperative restaurant that uses a lot of locally produced, seasonal foods and drinks. If you want a spot to hang out with your laptop, this is it.
Blue Spoon
5 Congress StReally good food. Prices are on the high side.
Great food with a French theme. Prices are on the high side and you might want a reservation to ensure you get in. Really close to the house.
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Caiola's
58 Pine StreetGreat food with a French theme. Prices are on the high side and you might want a reservation to ensure you get in. Really close to the house.
If you want some great Japanese food, you must stop in here. The prices are a bit on the high side but you will find the food is very good. They also offer outdoor seating in a Zen Garden patio.
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Yosaku
1 Danforth StIf you want some great Japanese food, you must stop in here. The prices are a bit on the high side but you will find the food is very good. They also offer outdoor seating in a Zen Garden patio.
If you are a vegan or veggie, this is a fantastic spot. The food has a strong Thai influence with some really great flavors. I've yet to have anything I didn't like.
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Green Elephant
608 Congress StIf you are a vegan or veggie, this is a fantastic spot. The food has a strong Thai influence with some really great flavors. I've yet to have anything I didn't like.
By far the coolest space in which to eat or drink. The building used to be cathedral, and the interior is fantastically beautiful. Prices are on the high side.
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Grace
15 Chestnut StBy far the coolest space in which to eat or drink. The building used to be cathedral, and the interior is fantastically beautiful. Prices are on the high side.
My favorite pizza spot. They have all kinds of creative pizzas for a reasonable price. They have a sporty bar as well.
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Portland Pie Co. Portland
51 York StMy favorite pizza spot. They have all kinds of creative pizzas for a reasonable price. They have a sporty bar as well.
Used to love eating here, however I'm warning guests against it because the customer service is scary bad. They do not take reservations and the hostess will be sure to put you in your place.
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The Front Room
73 Congress StUsed to love eating here, however I'm warning guests against it because the customer service is scary bad. They do not take reservations and the hostess will be sure to put you in your place.
Best coffee in Portland. They make their own stuff and it is seriously good. They have several locations in Portland and their coffee is sold in many other stores/cafes as well.
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Coffee By Design
43 Washington AveBest coffee in Portland. They make their own stuff and it is seriously good. They have several locations in Portland and their coffee is sold in many other stores/cafes as well.
One of my favorite places to eat. Oh so good homemade pasta, exquisite salads, heavenly bruschetta, I could go on and on...
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The Corner Room Italian Kitchen & Bar
110 Exchange StreetOne of my favorite places to eat. Oh so good homemade pasta, exquisite salads, heavenly bruschetta, I could go on and on...
Named one of the top ten best new restaurants by Bon Appetite in 2014! I have eaten here for lunch a few times and can attest to its fantastic menu.
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Central Provisions
414 Fore StNamed one of the top ten best new restaurants by Bon Appetite in 2014! I have eaten here for lunch a few times and can attest to its fantastic menu.
Wonderful little place for lunch (or dinner but the menu is on the small side). They are known for excellent fries made with duck fat. Fancy cured meats, drinks and milkshakes can also be had.
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Duckfat
43 Middle StWonderful little place for lunch (or dinner but the menu is on the small side). They are known for excellent fries made with duck fat. Fancy cured meats, drinks and milkshakes can also be had.
Great spot for gourmet hot dogs and tater tots! The most fantastic sandwich was prepared for me in minutes!
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Blue Rooster Food Co.
5 Dana StGreat spot for gourmet hot dogs and tater tots! The most fantastic sandwich was prepared for me in minutes!
Haven't eaten here yet but it is on my list. If you like gourmet deep dish pizza, look no further.
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Slab
25 Preble StHaven't eaten here yet but it is on my list. If you like gourmet deep dish pizza, look no further.
The menu looks nice, but I would no bother with this place. The quality does not match the price point.
C2- Congress Squared Restaurant
157 High StThe menu looks nice, but I would no bother with this place. The quality does not match the price point.
Dutch's
28 Preble StGood sandwich and salad place in the heart of the city.
Very popular spot to get seafood. Call ahead for a reservation. I have not yet been but all my guests rave about their food.
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Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StVery popular spot to get seafood. Call ahead for a reservation. I have not yet been but all my guests rave about their food.
Great-tasting healthy food made fast. I got a kale quinoa bowl there and it was very filling and way more tasty than I could imagine.
B.GOOD
15 Exchange StGreat-tasting healthy food made fast. I got a kale quinoa bowl there and it was very filling and way more tasty than I could imagine.
Everything Else
Little known neighborhod cafe where you can look at fantastically prepared food behind the glass before picking it out and eating it. Prices are high but the entrees & deserts are well worth the $.
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Blue Spoon Cafe & Catering
64 Pine StLittle known neighborhod cafe where you can look at fantastically prepared food behind the glass before picking it out and eating it. Prices are high but the entrees & deserts are well worth the $.
Hot new donut shop. The flavors here are very creative (pomegranate, dark chocolate sea salt, maple-ginger, bacon and chedder). Check out their new location in the Old Port (7 Exchange St).
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The Holy Donut
194 Park AveHot new donut shop. The flavors here are very creative (pomegranate, dark chocolate sea salt, maple-ginger, bacon and chedder). Check out their new location in the Old Port (7 Exchange St).
Small cafe very close to the house. Get tasty breakfast sandwiches all day long. They also have an extensive wine collection.
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Ohno Cafe
87 Brackett StSmall cafe very close to the house. Get tasty breakfast sandwiches all day long. They also have an extensive wine collection.
If you like fresh bread and pastries, this is a must see. Their morning buns with nuts are mana from heaven. Also try their baguettes with your coffee before you catch the ferry to Peaks Island.
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Standard Baking Co
75 Commercial StIf you like fresh bread and pastries, this is a must see. Their morning buns with nuts are mana from heaven. Also try their baguettes with your coffee before you catch the ferry to Peaks Island.
Though I have not yet been there, nearly anyone who has ever eaten at Fore Street said it was probably the best food in Portland. It's tough to get in, so make a reservation well in advance.
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Fore Street
Fore StreetThough I have not yet been there, nearly anyone who has ever eaten at Fore Street said it was probably the best food in Portland. It's tough to get in, so make a reservation well in advance.
Drinks & Nightlife
Awesome handmade soda bar. You will love this! I don't even drink soda and I thought it was the coolest thing ever
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Vena's Fizz House
90 Fore StAwesome handmade soda bar. You will love this! I don't even drink soda and I thought it was the coolest thing ever