Mona's Portland Guidebook
Brunch spots!
Great Brunch, 2 blocks from our listings! Also have lunch and dinner.
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The Front Room
73 Congress StGreat Brunch, 2 blocks from our listings! Also have lunch and dinner.
Grab a delicious hand-crafted breakfast sammy made to order. Also their baked goods are amazing!
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Katie Made Bakery
181 Congress StGrab a delicious hand-crafted breakfast sammy made to order. Also their baked goods are amazing!
Otherside Diner
500 Washington AveNot walking distance but worth the drive
LB Kitchen
255 Congress StUltra-healthy eatery with great breakfast options
East End Food Scene
Jing Yan Tavern
Singapore sling is amazing, so are the fried chicken steamed buns
Get the Omakase - it’s worth every penny and will fill you up! Keep the sake flowin’!
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Izakaya Minato
54 Washington AveGet the Omakase - it’s worth every penny and will fill you up! Keep the sake flowin’!
Tex-mex-gourmet-Latin American goodness. Literally everything is amazing!
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Terlingua
40 Washington AveTex-mex-gourmet-Latin American goodness. Literally everything is amazing!
OTTO
Best pizza in town! Try their signature mashed potatoes with bacon pizza
Cong Tu Bot
57 Washington AvePho is the way to go!
Unassuming gem! Completely authentic Ethiopian and Eritrean food. Staff is super nice and food is amazing!
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Red Sea
30 Washington AveUnassuming gem! Completely authentic Ethiopian and Eritrean food. Staff is super nice and food is amazing!
Local raw oysters on the half shell - need I say more?
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The Shop by Island Creek Oysters
123 Washington AveLocal raw oysters on the half shell - need I say more?
Breweries, Cideries and Distilleries
Specialize in aged beers (oak barrel and stainless steel)
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Oxbow Blending & Bottling
49 Washington AveSpecialize in aged beers (oak barrel and stainless steel)
Probably my favorite brewery in town! There’s not one beer I don’t like
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Rising Tide Brewing Company
103 Fox StProbably my favorite brewery in town! There’s not one beer I don’t like
Good beer and right next to Rising Tide so can hit up both!
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Austin Street Brewery
115 Fox StGood beer and right next to Rising Tide so can hit up both!
Their Brightside IPA is what summer is all about! Also good during all other seasons for that matter - it’s that good
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Lone Pine Brewing Company
219 Anderson StTheir Brightside IPA is what summer is all about! Also good during all other seasons for that matter - it’s that good
Specialize in cider and other fermented products (mead, kombucha etc). Usually have 1 beer on tap.
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Urban Farm Fermentory
200 Anderson StSpecialize in cider and other fermented products (mead, kombucha etc). Usually have 1 beer on tap.
Their gin is amazing and their cocktails are my favorite.
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Hardshore Distilling Company
53 Washington AveTheir gin is amazing and their cocktails are my favorite.
Downtown Food Scene
Upscale seafood restaurant, right on the wharf - best to get a reservation
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Scales
68 Commercial StUpscale seafood restaurant, right on the wharf - best to get a reservation
Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StRaw local oysters and excellent ceviche.
The Highroller Lobster Co
104 Exchange StThe best lobster rolls in town
Duckfat
43 Middle StFancy fried food - worth it
High end eatery. I haven’t been but have heard it’s amazing
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Fore Street Restaurant
288 Fore StHigh end eatery. I haven’t been but have heard it’s amazing
Bao Bao Dumpling House
133 Spring StFunky and delicious! Dumplings are so good
Hugo's
88 Middle StHigh end local favorite
Hot Suppa
703 Congress StThe BEST Jamaican restaurant (and maybe only one) in town. Jerk chicken and patties are my fav
YardieTing
The BEST Jamaican restaurant (and maybe only one) in town. Jerk chicken and patties are my fav
Fun for family
Walking paths, food trucks in the summer, huge playground for the kids and off leash dog area. Also great for picnics in the summer and sledding in the winter!
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Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern PromenadeWalking paths, food trucks in the summer, huge playground for the kids and off leash dog area. Also great for picnics in the summer and sledding in the winter!
The one downtown has closed, but there is a new huge one on Thompson’s Point: https://www.kitetails.org
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Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine
250 Thompsons Point RoadThe one downtown has closed, but there is a new huge one on Thompson’s Point: https://www.kitetails.org
The largest Indoor Rope’s Course is in this mall. Also a bowling alley with an arcade. Great for rainy day family fun!
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The Maine Mall
364 Maine Mall RdThe largest Indoor Rope’s Course is in this mall. Also a bowling alley with an arcade. Great for rainy day family fun!
Portland Paddle
1 Eastern PromenadeThe Portland Encyclepedia
6 Commercial StBike rentals!
Take a quick ferry trip to one of the many islands off the coast of Portland! I’d recommend Peaks Island…ferry runs every hour during the summer from 545am - 1130pm
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Casco Bay Lines station
Take a quick ferry trip to one of the many islands off the coast of Portland! I’d recommend Peaks Island…ferry runs every hour during the summer from 545am - 1130pm
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveTreat yo’ self!
Super nice spa - a little on the pricey side but pristine space with great services
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Nine Stones Spa
185 Fore StSuper nice spa - a little on the pricey side but pristine space with great services
Portland Power Yoga
84 Cove St
Float Harder Relaxation Center
500 Washington AveSaltwater deprivation tanks - ultimate relaxation and cool experience
Hiking Trails
Easy walking path, 2 blocks from our listing. Beautiful views of Casco Bay and you can even walk all the way downtown!
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Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern PromenadeEasy walking path, 2 blocks from our listing. Beautiful views of Casco Bay and you can even walk all the way downtown!
15 min drive from Portland, quiet walk along the river with beautiful falls
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Presumpscot River Preserve
99 Overset Rd15 min drive from Portland, quiet walk along the river with beautiful falls
Fore River Trail
Fore River TrailEasy hike within city limits
Medium-level hike with beautiful views of Sebago lake and historic tower at the top for an even better view!
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Douglas Mountain
Medium-level hike with beautiful views of Sebago lake and historic tower at the top for an even better view!