Restaurants in Portland
The Best Restaurants
CRUNCHY POKÉ
426 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101Food Is pretty good. This used to be my go-to poke place but it seems they have downsized the portions considerably. Good for a treat, but considering that we...
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- Superb225 Reviews4.8
Evo Kitchen + Bar
443 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101Small modern tapas bar with two levels and outdoor patio seating. Service was great! Scordalia was creamy, pita was soft. Tuna was fresh and the crust was...
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- Superb396 Reviews4.7
MAIZ colombian street food
621 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101This food is exceptional! I had never had Colombia food, so I didn't know what to expect but wow, this was delicious. My husband and I decided on this...
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- Superb218 Reviews4.8
Back Bay Grill
65 Portland St, Portland, ME 04101I never went in but noticed it over the 35 years I've lived two blocks away. It always looked respectable, speaking as a former National Guard cook. I...
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- Superb148 Reviews4.9
Blyth & Burrows
26 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101She did a great job, you so much deserve an accolades on this MRS CHARLOTTE WAYNE . I can't explain myself right now what I received on my wallet was so...
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- Superb280 Reviews4.7
Banh Appetit
171 Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME 04101Banh Appetit is a true gem in Portland. We've consistently gone here for the 2 and a half years we've lived near and it's by far our favorite...
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- Superb157 Reviews4.8
Maine Oyster Company
38 Portland St, Portland, ME 04101Ordered: Hot Pearl (complimentary): Zardetto prosecco and oyster with strawberry habanero hot sauce and chives Aya's take: We were staying at an Airbnb...
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- Superb153 Reviews4.8
The Highroller Lobster Co.
104 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101I'm on a quest this summer to beat my lobster roll PR. This is number 6 and probably the weirdest with blobs of mayo on top. It tasted fine, I just...
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- Superb462 Reviews4.6
Market Street Eats
36 Market Street Main Floor, 36 Market St 3rd Floor, Portland, ME 04101Perfect spot to grab lunch on the go. The Thai slaw on the SGT. SLAWTER was amazing. Simple unassuming space whipping up delicious wraps. The wraps look long...
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- Superb145 Reviews4.8
Harbor Fish Market
9 Custom House Wharf, Portland, ME 04101These guys are pro's -- I wanted to take a couple of pounds of Lobster meat back to Austin, and for 10 bucks they expertly packed a small lined carry-on...
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- Superb209 Reviews4.7
Davids 388 Restaurant
388 Cottage Rd, Portland, ME 04106Fabulous food all the way around! Exquisite appetizers and then followed by lamb and tenderloin. I must also point out that the Apple cheddar salad is out of...
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- Superb366 Reviews4.6
Sal de la Tierra
581 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101I just ate one of their pupusas. It was very good. The man working the counter was very nice and gave me extra hot sauce when I asked for it. Nice place with...
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- Superb94 Reviews4.9
Quiero Cafe
3 Deering Ave, Portland, ME 04101For anyone who has wondered if there is more to Latin American food than tacos and burritos, this is your place. There are dishes from Colombia, El Salvador...
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- Superb179 Reviews4.7
Schulte & Herr
349 Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME 04101Properly prepared German cuisine made with real ingredients and loving care. Also, a wonderful hole-in-the-wall gemütlich neighborhood place with very...
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- Superb122 Reviews4.8
The Local Press
276 Woodford St, Portland, ME 04103A hidden gem in Portland! So many sandwich choices. We decided on the orchard Turkey and the good life. Since I was from out of town (GA), I gave 4 stars for...
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- Superb173 Reviews4.7
The Cheese Shop of Portland
107 Washington Ave #1, Portland, ME 04101What can I say awesome staff, great product. I wish I got the young lady's name that helped me find SUSUCARU, YOU ROCK!! Drove all way from Dorchester in...
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- Superb107 Reviews4.8
Paella Seafood
849 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04103Came here a few months ago over the summer and forgot to review, but this place was absolutely heavenly. The lobster roll was one of, if not the best lobster...
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- Superb81 Reviews4.9
Empire Chinese Kitchen
575 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101Empire probably has the best Chinese food in the US I’ve ever had. I’ve tried many different restaurants in Portland and I still have a hard time finding...
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- Superb244 Reviews4.6
Green Elephant
608 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101I ordered the Green Curry and it was absolutely delicious!!! Just the right spiciness and delicious variety of vegetables and our waiter was attentive and very...
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- Superb244 Reviews4.6
Vientiane Market
157 Noyes St, Portland, ME 04103Something must have gone wrong with my order this evening. The appetizers tasted great, but there was absolutely no flavor on the pad thai noodles. They’re...
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- Superb143 Reviews4.7
Mi Sen Noodle Bar
630 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101The garlic chicken appetizer is delicious. Thai iced tea is good. Pad See Eww was EXCELLENT .... Only downside was the Pad Thai. It was a little on the bland...
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- Superb240 Reviews4.6
The King's Head
254 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101Great spot. Fun and helpful waitress, great food and amazing beer/mead selection! Get the scotch egg and the lavender lemonade mead if they have them on menu...
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- Superb206 Reviews4.6
Izakaya Minato
54 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101We ordered the Chef's choice, a series of dishes, each with it's own unique flavors, textures, colors. All were absolutely delicious. The owners and...
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- Superb200 Reviews4.6
American Restaurants
American in PortlandBack Bay Grill
65 Portland St, Portland, ME 04101I never went in but noticed it over the 35 years I've lived two blocks away. It always looked respectable, speaking as a former National Guard cook. I...
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- Superb148 Reviews4.9
Davids 388 Restaurant
388 Cottage Rd, Portland, ME 04106Fabulous food all the way around! Exquisite appetizers and then followed by lamb and tenderloin. I must also point out that the Apple cheddar salad is out of...
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- Superb366 Reviews4.6
The King's Head
254 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101Great spot. Fun and helpful waitress, great food and amazing beer/mead selection! Get the scotch egg and the lavender lemonade mead if they have them on menu...
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- Superb206 Reviews4.6
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in Portland
Belleville
1 North St, Portland, ME 04101She did a great job, you so much deserve an accolades on this MRS CHARLOTTE WAYNE . I can't explain myself right now what I received on my wallet was so...
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- Superb123 Reviews4.7
Flatbread Company
72 Commercial St #5, Portland, ME 04101What a wonderful place! We were a party of seven and waited over an hour to get in. We put our names in at 7:00, but I have to say, it was definitely worth...
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- Superb288 Reviews4.5
Coals Bayside
118 Preble St, Portland, ME 04101Excellent customer service and fantastic food!! Staff is always attentive and super friendly and the owner is SO KIND! I'm a delivery driver who never has...
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- Superb139 Reviews4.6
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in Portland
Restaurante El Corazon
190 State St, Portland, ME 04101So good!! Kids had Birria de Chivito and the Sonoran Hot Dog. We had the Bad Hombre and sampling of Rosa' enchiladas, carne asada taco, and un tamal....
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- Superb230 Reviews4.4
Dos Naciones Mexican and Salvadoran Cuisine
649 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101Literally the best place for Tacos in all of Portland. Trust me we’ve tried looking for the most authentic tacos whenever we first moved to Portland and...
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- Superb71 Reviews4.5
Tacos La Poblantia
7 Bramhall St, Portland, ME 04102Really fantastic, my new favorite food truck in Portland Here's why 1. VERY friendly and attentive people working the ordering window 2. Super FAST turn...
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- Superb15 Reviews4.7
Chinese Restaurants
Chinese in PortlandEmpire Chinese Kitchen
575 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101Empire probably has the best Chinese food in the US I’ve ever had. I’ve tried many different restaurants in Portland and I still have a hard time finding...
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- Superb244 Reviews4.6
SICHUAN KITCHEN
612 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101So much more than they have for review choices! So fast and hot!!! Crispy..crunchy..spicy..numbing..salty..the dumpling sauce from top of menu is killer....
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- Superb66 Reviews4.6
Fast Food Restaurants
Fast Food in Portland
Bite into Maine
Allagash Brewing Co, 50 Industrial Way, Portland, ME 04103I still wondering how food truck food can be so good and fresh???!!!! Omg the day we went was super windy. I tried to put down my lobster roll on the table to...
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- Superb68 Reviews4.6
The Frying Dutchman
28 Monument Sq Second Floor, Portland, ME 04101Tried their mapo tofu chili at a chili cook off hosted by bonobo recently and it was outstanding! Hand down, the best chili amongst all the competitors. This...
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- Superb24 Reviews4.7
Savannabell's Food Cart
Portland Fish Pier, Portland, ME 04101- Delivery
- Superb1 Reviews5
Seafood Restaurants
Seafood in PortlandMaine Oyster Company
38 Portland St, Portland, ME 04101Ordered: Hot Pearl (complimentary): Zardetto prosecco and oyster with strawberry habanero hot sauce and chives Aya's take: We were staying at an Airbnb...
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- Superb153 Reviews4.8
The Highroller Lobster Co.
104 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101I'm on a quest this summer to beat my lobster roll PR. This is number 6 and probably the weirdest with blobs of mayo on top. It tasted fine, I just...
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- Superb462 Reviews4.6
Harbor Fish Market
9 Custom House Wharf, Portland, ME 04101These guys are pro's -- I wanted to take a couple of pounds of Lobster meat back to Austin, and for 10 bucks they expertly packed a small lined carry-on...
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- Superb209 Reviews4.7
Thai Restaurants
Thai in PortlandVientiane Market
157 Noyes St, Portland, ME 04103Something must have gone wrong with my order this evening. The appetizers tasted great, but there was absolutely no flavor on the pad thai noodles. They’re...
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- Superb143 Reviews4.7
Mi Sen Noodle Bar
630 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101The garlic chicken appetizer is delicious. Thai iced tea is good. Pad See Eww was EXCELLENT .... Only downside was the Pad Thai. It was a little on the bland...
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- Superb240 Reviews4.6
Indian Restaurants
Indian in Portland
Italian Restaurants
Italian in Portland
ViA VECCHiA
10 Dana St, Portland, ME 04101Fine Italian dining in a classic looking ivy covered building. Two floors of seating and multiple bars if I remember correctly, well trained wait staff and...
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- Superb203 Reviews4.5
Solo Italiano
100 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101Sara our server was outstanding, helped us decide between 2 appetizers. We went with her choice, it was superb. The pesto with a sheet of pasta was excellent,...
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- Superb733 Reviews4.4
Sandwich Shops
Sandwich Shops in PortlandMarket Street Eats
36 Market Street Main Floor, 36 Market St 3rd Floor, Portland, ME 04101Perfect spot to grab lunch on the go. The Thai slaw on the SGT. SLAWTER was amazing. Simple unassuming space whipping up delicious wraps. The wraps look long...
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- Superb145 Reviews4.8
The Local Press
276 Woodford St, Portland, ME 04103A hidden gem in Portland! So many sandwich choices. We decided on the orchard Turkey and the good life. Since I was from out of town (GA), I gave 4 stars for...
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- Superb173 Reviews4.7
Sisters Gourmet Deli
15 Monument Sq, Portland, ME 04101Delicious hand crafted sandwiches plus specials like Mac and cheese. I'm not vegan but I order the Fredge sandwich every time. My picky daughter wanted me...
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- Superb159 Reviews4.5
Japanese Restaurants
Japanese in PortlandCRUNCHY POKÉ
426 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101Food Is pretty good. This used to be my go-to poke place but it seems they have downsized the portions considerably. Good for a treat, but considering that we...
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- Superb225 Reviews4.8
Izakaya Minato
54 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101We ordered the Chef's choice, a series of dishes, each with it's own unique flavors, textures, colors. All were absolutely delicious. The owners and...
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- Superb200 Reviews4.6
Vietnamese Restaurants
Vietnamese in PortlandBanh Appetit
171 Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME 04101Banh Appetit is a true gem in Portland. We've consistently gone here for the 2 and a half years we've lived near and it's by far our favorite...
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- Superb157 Reviews4.8
Sun Vietnamese Restaurant
699 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04103Best beef pho I’ve had in awhile, rich and fully flavored broth that stands on its own without needing any condiments. The steamed dumplings are incredible....
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- Superb131 Reviews4.6
Saigon Restaurant
795 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04103I come into Portland quite a bit from the sticks of Maine....I was lurking Reddit for the best Pho places and this one was recommended by all.Amazing Pho for a...
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- Superb114 Reviews4.4
Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill in Portland
Tomaso's Canteen
18 Hampshire St, Portland, ME 04101Tomaso’s is awesome! This is a great spot for anyone visiting the Portland area that wants a local vibe with fairly priced cocktails, draft, cans, and grub!...
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- Superb239 Reviews4.5
Shays Grill Pub
18 Monument Sq, Portland, ME 04101This place has great food, excellent beverages and reasonable prices. It's great Spring through early Fall with the outdoor seating. I went there...
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- Superb177 Reviews4.5
Sports Bars
Sports Bars in Portland
The Bar and Bites 8 Exchange
8 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101What a great atmosphere for the Super Bowl. The ladies were super positive and friendly. Drinks were drinks and they had what I wanted which was excellent. The...
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- Good77 Reviews4.2
Turf's Sports Grill
512 Warren Ave, Portland, ME 04103Awesome food, strong drinks great time! Door man was not only hilarious but very accommodating to my mother's painful back. Our seats were supposed to be...
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- Good44 Reviews4
Diners
Diners in Portland
Becky's Diner
390 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101We arrived there just before opening time. Very friendly people. Many locals come there. I had the 5.oo breakfast sandwich hubs had breakfast platter with...
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- Superb463 Reviews4.5
Miss Portland Diner
140 Marginal Way, Portland, ME 04101Come for simple food made very well. Good service. No wait when Marcy's or Bayside had 40min+ waits.The Good:Amazingly good food. They are very okay with...
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- Superb235 Reviews4.5
Marcy's Diner
47 Oak St, Portland, ME 04101We were in Portland last week staying in an Aib&b around the corner from Marcy's. It was our go to breakfast place for all 3 days in town. Why...
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- Superb276 Reviews4.4