“Went in for our first visit during the first weekend of the NCAA Basketball Tournament and they were hopping right from noon on. The bar area is a great setup to watch games, staff and bartenders were excellent. We were there for about 8 hours so had a wide array of drinks, bar food, happy hour food, and sandwiches. Everything was good and is definitely the spot to watch games and grab something to eat.“
“We decided to drop some dough on some pies at Old Smith Farm Shop and when I tell you… easily the best pizza I’ve ever eaten. Buffalo chicken Gorgonzola, broccoli chicken with mushrooms, and gluten free pepperoni were absolutely demolished. This is the second closest pizza joint to where I live and I will spend money and go further to get their pizzas any day. 88$ for three pizzas after the tip and it was worth every penny. The atmosphere in the shop is so cute, the owner was very friendly, talkative, and inquisitive, and she was happy to tell me all about their summer operation. I am very much looking forward to warm weather as a recent transplant and I’m excited to see how live the place gets.“
“Very tasty food and filling!!! Staff sat us quickly even without a reservation. I would love to come back. My only issue was I requested cash back from the server and it never came back to the table. I don't mind tipping generously but I did say out loud to bring back change so I could determine tip from there. ? it was rough on the pockets but ultimately the service was great maybe next time I'll be clearer about wanting my change back.Wheelchair accessibility: Elevator from ground floor to tables“
“I was in the area on other business and this old warehouse building looking like it’s built with parts of wrecked ships that washed on at waterfront. I’m like what kind of cool building is this?? It turned out to be restaurant that I cant wait to try! I don’t know if they’ll let an old pirate like me in but I’m gonna give it try! Full review coming soon!“
“Duckfat has always and will always knock it out of the park. It's out top place to visit when we're in Portland. For first timers...the restaurant is very small with communal tables so it is very likely that as a small group you will be seated with others. The outdoor dining was available and we had the perfect day for it. The fries are the obvious choice here, but spring for the poutine with a duck egg on top. You won't regret it. I'm a sucker for a Cuban on any menu but THIS one is literally the best I've ever had and that was even without the pickles (I have an allergy ?). Worth noting that instead of the typical ham in the sandwich, they exchanged it for soppresatta. While that's not a typical go to for me, I trust in anything they make and it went together SO well. I can't wait to make it back already and it's only been a week.Parking: There is a very small lot for the building if you're lucky to find a spot. We got there within 30 mins of opening and a few were still open. There is also street parking and a couple nearby garages. Portland is a great walking city anyways so find any lot in/near Old Port and you can pretty much walk everywhere you want to go.“
“This is a great up and coming restaurant in Portland. They have a few minor details to work on, but overall a very good experience. The wait staff is clearly working on Michelin style service techniques including uniform plate setting at tables, napkin etiquette, and plate presentation. Our waiter was overall good, but a bit cold and stand-offish. The menu has some great local ingredients, but it seems like they are trying too hard to get the buzz words in the menu. For example I enjoyed the Cauliflower Gratin and the menu description included local uni and lobster. The flavors of the cauliflower and the sauce were strong and really overwhelmed the delicate flavor of local uni to the point that the uni just took a back seat. The dry aged duck was wonderful and the aging process truly brought a unique texture and moistness to the duck. I also sampled the Atlantic cod dish which had a delicious broth, but was served with charred union which just did not match the delicate flavors of the broth. Overall a very good experience and worth a visit. I expect they will only get better with time.“
“Definitely should have looked at the menu before entering. However, felt obligated to stay once we realized how many employees were standing and staring at us as soon as we walked in. No shortage of attention. The bartender was friendly and attentive, but no cocktails struck our fancy. Other than chartreuse.Oysters and cod cheek were tasty.Atmosphere wasn’t as expected for a tavern, but I could see this being an amazing stop.“
“This place is a must go for breakfast. Great staff and service, excellent food. I would give it 6 stars if I could. The bread and viennoiseries are expertly done. Everything on the menu is excellent, I would also say that the scrambled eggs is a must have.Big thanks to the staff and see you next time we come to Portland!“
“Amazing experience. We called to make reservations the day of and they were fully booked but told us we could try as a walk-in so we did. We were very lucky they had three seats available at the bar when we showed up at 7:30pm. The bartender was very friendly and really made sure we had everything we needed. We started with a special for our appetizer, a cod fish mashed potato spread and it was DELICIOUS! My daughter has the seared tuna and she loved it. My husband had the linguini and clams and it was very flavorful. The portions were also pretty generous. My swordfish was also cooked to perfection. We would definitely return. The bar is in a big open lounge area so it was a nice setup. And everyone was very friendly.“
“I don’t normally do reviews but had to share my experience. Obviously reviews are subjective so I must say, I almost skipped out on this restaurant because of the reviews. I am really happy I didn’t because me and my husband had the most enjoyable experience on Valentine’s Day. The food & drinks were delicious! We had the blue martini, beet salad with salmon, pan fried haddock and shrimp linguine. So 2 cocktails, a pricey appetizer and 2 main courses and the check came up to $100.00 for 2 persons, which is affordable compared to other restaurants. The service was great, server was very friendly and attentive and the atmosphere was comfortable. I mean it wasn’t the best decorated restaurant you will find, but that’s why it’s a “tavern”.The ambiance is certainly like a tavern. There is bar on the side of the restaurant if you want pub style or you can opt for sit down dining. I really enjoyed my experience and will definitely be back. By the way the restaurant was quite full, so the negative reviews don’t seem to be sticking.“