We had the pleasure of being taken care of by Mark. He is so kind, and helpful and we enjoyed a chat with him about the city! Thanks Mark for making our experience so enjoyable 😍 we appreciate you!
Jim Munsie
The food is well prepared in an open kitchen that is efficient and clean. It's a great spot for groups to come and sit around in the lounge style seating. Great small plates and sharing dishes. The thing that always draws me here is the bar menu. They have excellent house cocktails and their bartenders are professionals. Every drink is exceptional.
Meysam Moradpour
Had a nice lunch here
Robn Kane
Sooo tasty! Really cool spot
Jon
We are summer residents and Local 188 is our favorite Portland restaurant. The food is innovative and excellent, the service friendly and prompt and the prices are reasonable for downtown. There is a free parking lot in the back too. It's as good or better than the best restaurants in the old port and easier to get to.
Marcia Lawrence Gardner
Nice salad and Jamon and cheese platter, but too many pickled items on the platter. Have to pay for bread, even with mussels. Really? Very limited menu.
Kevin Wallace
Food is incredibly good. You won't find a better brunch in Portland! Affordable and well serviced, if you're smart, grab a seat at the bar where Jaq will take great good care of you! She's a real gem!
Jon
Don't miss this gem! We are seasonal residents who eat at Local 188 every week. The food is innovative and delicious, the service is prompt and appropriate to the order (we order lots of apps and ask that they be delivered separately) and the prices reasonable for Portland. There is free parking behind the restaurant and you don't have to deal with the hassle of the Old Port.
Natasha Mao
Mix feeling about this place, but overall good.
Pros - The food is generally good, but the portion is too small considering the price (Yes, I know it's tapas, but still). - Mussels stew was great.
Cons: - Getting server's attention to order the food took 3-4 times and asking different people to finally get someone. - Service was friendly, but lacking attention to detail: Not giving spoon for stew, not giving a bowl to put empty mussel shells, not giving a plate or utensil for a toddler. I usually don't care much about service, but considering what we are paying and the ambience of the restaurant, I would expect a little more attention to details. - It was HOT inside and one of the AC wasn't on still. It was over 90 outside and humid. - Mussels stew didn't come with bread, which is not very usual for this dish around the US. $7 extra for bread. It was good bread and butter, but pricy.
Rachael Basham
Hands down, the most amazing breakfast I’ve had in my life! We initially went into Hot Suppa but didn’t want to wait so we took a walk to Local 188. Got say immediately, our drinks and food came out so quickly. It was all to die for! Will be back again!
Okay Portland, you have so many choices of where to spend your dining dollars. Right in your face, right under your nose is a place to put at the top of your list. Local 188 has been operating for 25 yrs. The owner is a man who cares about what he is serving, and it comes from his heart. He has worked very hard to create such an experience. Hopefully his family (son) will take up the mantle. The food is very unique in composition and presentation. Everything our table for 3 ordered was a first of its kind for us all. It was all fantastic and I was with 2 of my favorite picky people. The food was great all the way through dessert. The drinks and wine were very good and that partly was due to new options rather than the ordinary. So, go for it and make that reservation and see for yourself what I'm preaching about. I wish I could go tonight, but I'm back in TN. As a matter of fact, tell the owner that crazy guy from TN sent you! dp
portsmouthfoodie
My husband and I had a wonderful experience at Local 188. We ordered house salads, deviled eggs, the jambon y manchego plate (ham and cheese plate), Pan Amb Tomaquet (tomato bread), and patatas bravas, which were a special. Everything was absolutely delicious and we both left feeling full and happy. It also all came out fairly quickly - we were stopping in before heading to a show at Thompson's Point and were in and out in under an hour. I'm very much looking forward to going back next time we're in Portland.
tshepherd9999
First time at Local 188 and would highly recommend. Started with a bottle of Montana Rioja, surprisingly good for the price, the deviled eggs, and the jamon y manchego. Both apps were strong, the latter was really excellent. Ordered teh gnocchi and the risotto, which had a somewhat similar flavor but very good. Finished with the cheesecake and some espresso and cappuccino. Service was excellent, price was reasonable enough.
Jake P
Portlands worst good restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Michaela Murphy
Delicious brunch! French toast with blueberry jam and fresh maple syrup was strong. The vibe is very cool. Coffee was a little bitter.
We had the pleasure of being taken care of by Mark. He is so kind, and helpful and we enjoyed a chat with him about the city! Thanks Mark for making our experience so enjoyable 😍 we appreciate you!
The food is well prepared in an open kitchen that is efficient and clean. It's a great spot for groups to come and sit around in the lounge style seating. Great small plates and sharing dishes. The thing that always draws me here is the bar menu. They have excellent house cocktails and their bartenders are professionals. Every drink is exceptional.
Had a nice lunch here
Sooo tasty! Really cool spot
We are summer residents and Local 188 is our favorite Portland restaurant. The food is innovative and excellent, the service friendly and prompt and the prices are reasonable for downtown. There is a free parking lot in the back too. It's as good or better than the best restaurants in the old port and easier to get to.
Nice salad and Jamon and cheese platter, but too many pickled items on the platter. Have to pay for bread, even with mussels. Really? Very limited menu.
Food is incredibly good. You won't find a better brunch in Portland! Affordable and well serviced, if you're smart, grab a seat at the bar where Jaq will take great good care of you! She's a real gem!
Don't miss this gem! We are seasonal residents who eat at Local 188 every week. The food is innovative and delicious, the service is prompt and appropriate to the order (we order lots of apps and ask that they be delivered separately) and the prices reasonable for Portland. There is free parking behind the restaurant and you don't have to deal with the hassle of the Old Port.
Mix feeling about this place, but overall good.
Pros
- The food is generally good, but the portion is too small considering the price (Yes, I know it's tapas, but still).
- Mussels stew was great.
Cons:
- Getting server's attention to order the food took 3-4 times and asking different people to finally get someone.
- Service was friendly, but lacking attention to detail: Not giving spoon for stew, not giving a bowl to put empty mussel shells, not giving a plate or utensil for a toddler. I usually don't care much about service, but considering what we are paying and the ambience of the restaurant, I would expect a little more attention to details.
- It was HOT inside and one of the AC wasn't on still. It was over 90 outside and humid.
- Mussels stew didn't come with bread, which is not very usual for this dish around the US. $7 extra for bread. It was good bread and butter, but pricy.
Hands down, the most amazing breakfast I’ve had in my life! We initially went into Hot Suppa but didn’t want to wait so we took a walk to Local 188. Got say immediately, our drinks and food came out so quickly. It was all to die for! Will be back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Okay Portland, you have so many choices of where to spend your dining dollars. Right in your face, right under your nose is a place to put at the top of your list. Local 188 has been operating for 25 yrs. The owner is a man who cares about what he is serving, and it comes from his heart. He has worked very hard to create such an experience. Hopefully his family (son) will take up the mantle. The food is very unique in composition and presentation. Everything our table for 3 ordered was a first of its kind for us all. It was all fantastic and I was with 2 of my favorite picky people. The food was great all the way through dessert. The drinks and wine were very good and that partly was due to new options rather than the ordinary. So, go for it and make that reservation and see for yourself what I'm preaching about. I wish I could go tonight, but I'm back in TN. As a matter of fact, tell the owner that crazy guy from TN sent you! dp
My husband and I had a wonderful experience at Local 188. We ordered house salads, deviled eggs, the jambon y manchego plate (ham and cheese plate), Pan Amb Tomaquet (tomato bread), and patatas bravas, which were a special. Everything was absolutely delicious and we both left feeling full and happy. It also all came out fairly quickly - we were stopping in before heading to a show at Thompson's Point and were in and out in under an hour. I'm very much looking forward to going back next time we're in Portland.
First time at Local 188 and would highly recommend. Started with a bottle of Montana Rioja, surprisingly good for the price, the deviled eggs, and the jamon y manchego. Both apps were strong, the latter was really excellent. Ordered teh gnocchi and the risotto, which had a somewhat similar flavor but very good. Finished with the cheesecake and some espresso and cappuccino. Service was excellent, price was reasonable enough.
Portlands worst good restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Delicious brunch! French toast with blueberry jam and fresh maple syrup was strong. The vibe is very cool. Coffee was a little bitter.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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