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Cakes Extraordinaire
1054 Brighton Ave, Portland, ME 04102It's been awhile since my last visit. My ex-in-laws introduced me to CE. What a great find in Portland. Today I had a last minute birthday party...
Cong Tu Bot
57 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 041014.5 stars! Yum. The food was incredible. I had the curry noodles and the balance of flavors, spice was perfect. Loved the toppings. Service was awesome,...
The 5 Spot & Philly Underground Bar
935 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102Super nice owner. Welcoming and delicious breakfast all for 5 bucks. Can't beat that. The warm roll and fresh eggs were perfect pairing with the delicious...
Curly Cones of Maine
94 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101Look for the ice cream cone statue outside! Me and my girlfriend stopped in because we wanted ice cream and saw the cone, not knowing anywhere near. It was...
Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle St, Portland, ME 04101There are a lot of amazing reviews and all for good reason. It has communal sitting and I wasn’t sure at first if I wanted to try. I am very glad I did. It...
Katie Made Bakery
181 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101Amazing breakfast sandwiches and great coffee. The outdoor seating area was perfect for a Portland summer morning. Cost wise its is great all around. All...
Figgy's Takeout and Catering
722 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102The AARon was not a disappointment. The wings were great also and it was a nice atmosphere. If you're looking for some great food this place is One of the...
CRUNCHY POKÉ
426 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101The Spicy Tuna bowl was fantastic. Every ingredient tasted fresh and flavorful. Also had a Black Boba Tea, very good! There are quite a few Poké options in...
Harbor Fish Market
9 Custom House Wharf, Portland, ME 04101I truly enjoy places like Harbor Fish Market. Everyone is passionate about what they do and they have fantastic customer service. When you walk in,...
The Independent Ice Co.
52 Wharf St, Portland, ME 04101We stopped here on Saturday afternoon for a drink and a quick late afternoon snack. I had a lobster roll and fries and the lobster roll was exceptional. My...
Homegrown Herb and Tea
195 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101This place is the epitome of a hidden gem. It’s about as far away from a Starbucks as you can get. Huge range of herbal tea blends that Sarah will hand blend...
The Proper Cup
500 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101One of the best iced coffees I've ever had. Pleasant atmosphere and a great selection of pastries /sandwiches. 10/10 would...
Central Provisions
414 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101This small plate restaurant has to be my favorite in Portland, Maine. I am not from the area but I was on a mission to eat my way through Portland while here...
Green Elephant
608 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101Had the pineapple fried rice. It was incredibly delicious! Went at beginning of our trip and made a special trip to Portland to go back at the end. We had Pad...
Izakaya Minato
54 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101We LOVE Minato ! We have been there twice for their chef's menu and it was absolutely great both times. So much love put into each dish...
Street & Co
33 Wharf St, Portland, ME 04101Excellent food and service. We started with oysters inside at the bar and then sat outside for dinner. The linguine with clams were very...
Evo Kitchen + Bar
443 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101This place is not fair to the average (ours) palette! Had the pescatarian taster and every plate was BETTER than the last! We were pleasantly overwhelmed by...
Restaurante El Corazon
190 State St, Portland, ME 04101I like it a lot. Good food and drinks for reasonable prices. The owner tries hard to make it work. First heard about it from their food truck, which was also...
Novare Res Bier Cafe
4 Canal Plaza Suite 1, Portland, ME 04101My favorite Belgian beer bar around. Great tapas and food and a legendary chalice mug club. Many many beers on tap and an amazing bottle selection from all...
HiFi Donuts
30 City Center, Portland, ME 04101The fried eggplant breakfast sandwich is OUTSTANDING! You really need to try this ... in fact, I would request that this become a "staple" on the menu! Best...
Blyth & Burrows
26 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101Great atmosphere. We had noticed the bar walking by and decided to go back for a drink. I'm so glad we did. The service was friendly, and the wide...
Portland Pottery Cafe
118 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101I gave it 4 instead of five for a good reason. The food was amazing. Fresh, clean and made to order. However, I am allergic to sumac and one of my food items...
The Gelato Fiasco Old Port
425 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101Always enjoy their gelato. This time I tried the seasonal strawberry rhubarb which was amazing! My other favorite is passionfruit which is not a regular...
The Otherside Delicatessen
235 Vaughan St, Portland, ME 04102The sandwiches my group and I got were awesome! This place has a bunch of options for sandwiches, and pre-packed items in the fridges and freezers including...
Sagamore Hill Lounge
150 Park St, Portland, ME 04101Went for the first time last week and was pleasantly surprised! The decor is fitting to the story behind the bar and the cocktails were incredibly clever. We...
MAIZ colombian street food
621 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101My favorite restaurant in Portland, ME. Such delicious arepas, several are vegan. And the waitstaff are now my friends. Great new location...
Tandem Coffee Roasters
122 Anderson St, Portland, ME 04101A great atmosphere. The people are wonderful and very welcoming. Our grandson LOVED the sea-salted choc chip cookie. The baked goods are excellent. We will be...
Rising Tide Brewing Company
103 Fox St, Portland, ME 04101Rising tide is always a fun time. Their outdoor area is constantly bustling and the games they have make the experience way more fun. However I didn't like...
Bayside American Cafe
98 Portland St, Portland, ME 04101Corned Beef Hash w/2 Eggs over easy!!! Everything is always delicious... thanks for keeping the same Delicious recipes as Natasha and Roger...
Artemisia Cafe
61 Pleasant St, Portland, ME 04101We had the loveliest breakfast here, the environment is so welcoming and homey with all of the cascading plants. The food was superb and I would love to return...
Cabot Farmers' Annex
163 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101don't go here at meal time. You might want to eat all the samples on site. You'll want to save space for the loot that you bring home. Also plenty...
Miller Brothers Seafood
849 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04103Wow! Lobster roll the way it's supposed to be. As fresh as it can be all 5 minutes away from Portland docks, paired with crisp lettuce and buttery golden...
Thai ESAAN
849 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04103This tiny place packs a mighty big taste of Thai and is definitely worth the trip! The staff is friendly and efficient, the prices are very reasonable and the...
Po' Boys & Pickles
1124 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04103Awesome food and friendly staff. Went with the special of the day, was not disappointed. The pulled pork was freshly cooked and would recommend putting the...
The Maine Brew Bus
79 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101One of the best things to do in Portland. Get out of the city and see some of the surrounding area. The driver and guide were amazing, friendly and most...
Forage Market
123 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101These are the best bagels in town and they need to be treated as such...I feel like my friends talk about other places and this Forage is far too often...
Coffee ME Up
221 Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME 04101Great coffee in a very cute and well-appointed shop. The staff was friendly and the Maple Latte and Americano were both delicious. Would definitely recommend...
Portland Beer Hub
320 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101I really like this place because: I like that the owner rejected that crazy corporate life and came to Portland to sell beer. He sells very good beer. The...
Bam Bam Bakery
267 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101My daughter surprised me with a birthday cake from Bam's yesterday. It was a custom design with my puppy's pic on it- ADORABLE! The taste....AMAZING!...
Asmara Restaurant
51 Oak St, Portland, ME 04101My cousin found this hidden gem when I forwarded her an article about there not being any soul food restaurants in Maine. We asked for platter of a little bit...
Milk & Honey of Swallowtail Farm
84 Cove St, Portland, ME 04101Great experience. I got take out here for lunch. Got the grilled cheese and a swallowtail sandwich. Both were fresh and delicious. Probably took 15 minutes to...
Local Sprouts Co-op
649 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101I’ve been coming to this spot for years, and I wanted to leave a good review. The workers are always very friendly and helpful, and the food is amazing. I...
Mount Desert Island Ice Cream
51 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101By fat the best ice cream I’ve ever had! The double was enormous! Great selection of unique delicious flavors. I have to go back again tomorrow! Love...
Ernie's Pool & Darts
815 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04103Great local hangout spot. They have 8 pool tables, a dartboard, a ping pong table and some table top games, all at reasonable rates. I've been here a few...
Recently Added Restaurants in Portland
Brewery Extrava
66 Cove St, Portland, ME 04101Great place! The beer is a great take on Belgian style beers. Nice atmosphere and a very friendly owner. Nice enough to come around and get to know the...
Royale Lunch Bar
7 Union St, Portland, ME 04101This place was soooooo delicious!! The Nashville hot chicken is the best I've ever had (even from Nashville). We also had the Korean by reccomendation and...
Coals Bayside
114-118 Preble St, Portland, ME 04101Excellent coal fired pizza. Amazing combinations and quality ingredients! Sauces and dough are made in house and are absolutely delicious. Much to choose from...
Riverside Grill
1158 Riverside St Suite B, Portland, ME 04103I just devoured a delicious hamburger with sautéed mushrooms, Swiss cheese, bacon and sliced avocado, served with sweet potato fries. I selected the...
Monte's Fine Foods
788 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04103Hands down the best pizza north of Santorpios (and south of the Tinder Hearth.) Amazing crust. Great salads too. We've already ordered from here twice...
Three of Strong Spirits
35B Diamond St, Portland, ME 04101The Portland booze train keeps on running! It is insane how many alcoholic offerings are in the Bayside neighborhood now. Rising Tide, Austin Street, Oxbow,...
Banh Appetit
171 Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME 04101Bahn Appetit is without a doubt the best place to grab a tasty bahn mi sandwich in Portland. I stopped by a week ago because I've been dying for a good...
The Whiskey Barrel
82 Hanover St Suite 7, Portland, ME 04101I've only been once so far and it was a rainy Tuesday. It was pretty quiet in there, but it gave me a chance to really admire the space and talk with the...
Luke's Lobster Portland Pier
60 Portland Pier, Portland, ME 04101Fresh lobster salad sandwiches, chowder, fries and killer outdoor decks overlooking beautiful Casco Bay make Luke’s a perfect Portland...
Locally Sauced
4 Thompsons Point #107, Portland, ME 04102Their nachos are gigantic and i love them. I made the mistake of getting one of their hotter sauces once and that was a big mistake. I definitely recommend...
Quiero Cafe
3 Deering Ave, Portland, ME 04101I knew about the location in Saco but never went and wasn't sure if this was related...sure enough, it is! This has become one of my favorite places to...
Bird & Co.
539 Deering Ave, Portland, ME 04103Absolutely terrific. Came here for their happy hour, I was stuck in traffic and though I would miss it ( happy hour is 3-6pm ) got here at 5:45. Was greeted...
The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection
119 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101Stayed here for the first time this weekend. The decor is fun, everything was very clean, the staff was so friendly and helpful, the location was in a great...
Salvage BBQ
919 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102Went to trivia on a family vacation, awesome trivia hosts and we happened to be there on a charity night for a great cause which was awesome. Food was...
AC Hotel by Marriott Portland Downtown/Waterfront
158 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101I stayed at The AC on their one-year anniversary (coincidence?) and really enjoyed my entire experience. Having sampled of their spirits, lounging about was...
Waypoint Restaurant Portland
1050 Westbrook St, Portland, ME 04102The staff here is the best, hardworking, crew I've seen yet!! Quick, clean, whatever you need they are at the ready, with a smile! Amenities: Full...
Allagash Brewing Company
50 Industrial Way, Portland, ME 04103$5 brewery tour of the largest craft brewery in the area?! Heck yeah not to mention you get 4 generous tastes along the way. Dog friendly. 3 bars (keeps the...
Urban Farm Fermentory & Gruit Brewing Co.
200 Anderson St, Portland, ME 04101I give this place props because they're doing something different. How many Ipas can a man drink? But I'll get down with a seaweed cider or yogurt...
Little Giant
211 Danforth St, Portland, ME 04102We love Little Giant - it's hip, fun, and you can't beat the oyster happy hour. Run by locals and with attention to detail and much pride, this is a...
Fishermen’s Net
849 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04103Simple and small "hole in the wall" but very popular with area residents! While driving and visiting Maine, my husband and I found this place through...
Maine Lobster Now
58 City Line Dr, Portland, ME 04102Ordered two pounds fresh lobster meat on Wednesday. Shipped Thursday, arrived in Idaho 10:30 Friday morning. Their shipping protection is awesome. Thick...
Maine Lobster Direct
48 Union Wharf, Portland, ME 04101We send them to Arizona a couple times a year always well packaged and they are so well received thank you we are so glad you ship to...
Catch A Piece of Maine
40 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101There are several companies that ship lobster and other shellfish from Maine to other American cities. They're all reasonably expensive - after all,...
Free Range Fish & Lobster
450 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101This place has a great story but I don't know what it is. Nonetheless you should buy seafood here. Prices seem competitive and product seems top notch....
Bob's Clam Hut Portland
111 Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME 04101Stopped by for lunch, fresh from the sea clam strips, in house onion rings, lobster roll and a very good hot dog. The seafood was all top notch. My wife...
The Portland Zoo
41 Fox St, Portland, ME 04101Found this place on accident. Man am I glad we did! Awesome atmosphere and awesome beer selection. Very laid back and dog friendly! Will stop by again on our...
Glass Lounge at the Hyatt Place
433 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101Very comfortable lounge and dining.Very friendly staff.The food was excellent. Among a few dishes I enjoyed very much a salmon served on a bed of...
The Black Tie Company
1 Union Wharf, Portland, ME 04101Working with Amy was awesome. She was extremely attentive and went above and beyond to make the event a success. Plus the food was incredible as always! Book...
Ginza Town
1053 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04103I was conflicted between choosing between my go to sushi spot or trying out Ginza Town for the first time. My boyfriend and I decided on Ginza, and I think we...
Bluefin North Atlantic Seafood
468 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101The atmosphere was very nice, quiet, elegant. We shared a Caesar salad. My husband had fried calamari and I had the scallops and risotto, it was all very good....
Lena's Italian Comfort
118 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101Wow! This place a probably the best kept secret in Portland! It's a pottery place/breakfast cafe during the day that gets turned into an Italian restaurant...
Crown Jewel
255 Diamond Ave, Portland, ME 04109Fantastic atmosphere, service, and food. This is much different than most restaurants on the Casco Bay Islands. Expect fresh and fun small plates not hearty...
Coppersmith Tavern and Table
671 Main St, Portland, ME 04106Do not let its location in the Howard Johnson hotel along a road of strip malls keep you away. The food here is excellent. We had the lobster stew and it had...
Bayside Bowl
58 Alder St, Portland, ME 04101Bayside Bowl is cool on a lot of different levels. Wanna have some frozen margaritas or beer and sit on a rooftop watching the sunset? Maybe eat some tacos...
Daily Greens
28 Monument Sq, Portland, ME 04101This salad stand is located inside the Public Market on the second floor. The whole building is different small counter service eateries. It appears a lot of...
Kushiya Benkay
653 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101We loved that you could try a meal with a sushi roll, something from the grill, tempura, and some dim sum for $18. Great deal to sample everything. They were...
Aroma Joe's Coffee LLC
529 Warren Ave, Portland, ME 04103I love love love this location! (Warren Ave) The ladies every morning are amazing. I stop every day for a Sugar free BlackJack rush. Even if I drive by and...
little woodfords
643 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101What a sweet little cafe! The ambiance was only made more delightful by the beautiful and imaginative latte! (I got Vanilla Rosemary!). My teenagers enjoyed...
JP's Bistro
496 Woodford St, Portland, ME 04103Had a wonderful evening at JPs. Busy place so reserved at the bar with Erica and so glad we did! She is an amazing mixologist and wear'er of many hats. Had...
Pho Company
158 Spring St, Westbrook, ME 04092Finally stopped into this nice variety store/restaurant. The staff are very friendly and happy to help. We ordered a traditional banh mi sandwich, some chicken...
Schulte & Herr
349 Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME 04101This place is a small family run establishment specializing in German food. We all tried different things such as the spatzle and the schnitzel. Everything was...
Rose Foods
428 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101Adorable little Jewish deli. The lox on sesame was delicious, bagels are perfectly chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Even though it was busy (we...
The Cheese Shop of Portland
93 Washington Ave #1, Portland, ME 04101This place is fantastic! The sandwiches are delicious, the selection is amazing, and the owners are so friendly and knowledgeable. I stop here whenever...
Leavitt & Sons
200 Kennebec St, Portland, ME 04101Hidden Gem- I was walking over to Chipotle when I stumbled upon Leavitt & Sons. My curiosity sparked, and I was absolutely delighted. The food tasted so fresh,...
Noble Barbecue
1706 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04103An out-of-way restaurant offering ample portions, reasonable prices and excellent service. Although I'm not a BBQ fan, I would recommend Noble BBQ, which...
Liquid Riot Bottling Company
250 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101Great place to go with friends, can easily accommodate groups of 5+. Convenient location with access to other places in Old Port. Would definitely recommend...
The Armory Lounge
20 Milk St, Portland, ME 04101This hotel bar is a very nice size and has lots of drink and snack options. We visited a few times before and after dinners and there was always a good crowd....
The Highroller Lobster Co.
104 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101We came here on a bustling Friday night in Portland and had a great experience. We were greeted by someone at the takeout counter who told us if we were...
Definitive Brewing Company
35 Industrial Way, Portland, ME 04103Beyond worth the 30+ minute drive to Cogdons. Been wanting to obtain this food for a long time now and it definitely didn't disappoint! Had to go with the...
Brass Rail
1171 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04103There's something oddly appealing about walking into a bar that you're not 100% sure you'll walk out of. The Brass Rail is the sketchy looking bar...
Moran's Market
1576 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04103The best food buffet style. Hot and ready. Like food my grandmother would make!!!! So good actually!!! Nice job peter and paul!! Salad bar is my...
Dyer's Variety Store
45 Portland St, Portland, ME 04101I visit this store everyday. Some times to buy something or cash a check. This is a nice little variety store. They make sandwiches and hot food. The workers...
Gross Confection Bar
57 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101This is such a great addition to Portland! Very cool vibe, brick walls, cool bar and great people. Spencer the bartender is super friendly and made great...
Thanh Thanh 2
782 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04103Absolutely delicious! And very reasonably priced. I ordered the pho which came in three parts: broth, noodles and chicken, and a bag full of sprouts and herbs....