“Every time we go I am in awe of his talent and flavors and textures that he executes flawlessly. Rhubarb brown butter cake with Parmesan blew my mind. The perfect bite of sweet, salty, savory and nutty. How does he come up with this. One of the, if not in my opinion the best pastry chef in Maine! By the way he owns the place and works in his own business a rare things to come across nowadays in Maine. How has this guy not been nominated for a James beard???? Hammer it Queen.“
“Recommended: Highly, for oyster enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Overall: An outstanding destination for top-quality oysters and a delightful dining experience. Snapshot: Food: 5/5 Drink: 4/5 Vibe: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Family-Friendly: NA Highlights: Perfect For: Enjoying a wide variety of fresh, high-quality oysters Don't Miss: The rotating selection of oysters, offering fresh and delicious options Bonus Tip: Check out their small but well-curated drink selection, including Austin Street brews All The Details: My love for oysters began at The Shop in Portland, Maine, four years ago, and it has been a benchmark experience since. Now, it's a compulsory stop for my husband and me whenever we're in Portland. The staff is efficient, warm, and knowledgeable, ensuring the line moves quickly and that each visitor feels welcomed and assisted in their oyster selection. The menu constantly rotates, but the freshness and delectable quality of the oysters are consistent. When it comes to value, The Shop is unparalleled. It excels in providing perfectly shucked oysters at an incredible price point all the time (not just certain times like other places). The ambiance adds to the experience - a fresh market counter, charming seating, and a lovely patio. Though their drink selection is limited, they make impeccable choices, often featuring Austin Street brews. Their merchandise is also noteworthy. My husband frequently wears their oyster crewneck, a testament to our fondness for this place. While The Shop might not be a hidden gem, as it's well-known to many, it always feels like a delightful discovery to those new to it. We eagerly anticipate our next visit.“
“This is a wonderful place operated by knowledgeable and friendly people. They have a variety of delicious food and drink options. The grilled cheese here is taken to the next level, definitely a must try! Also, the desserts are fantastic! If you find yourself at a Sea Dogs or Celtics game and have some time before or after you should check it out!“
“We were in the mood for a very light dinner and some dessert, so we sought out Gross Confection Bar. It is underground and dimly lit with a super sexy vibe, but they happily welcomed us with our toddler. We got the two charcuterie boards to fill us up, and it was a solid idea. Lots of delicious meat and cheese to try. The desserts, clearly homemade, were delicious. I couldn't decide which one I liked more. They were both so inventive and the perfect portion so that we wouldn't feel gross afterwards. I adored the bean mousse on the semifredo! It's a unique bar and I would recommend stopping here after dinner for light bites. Meat and cheese charcuterie boards Honey semifredo Creme brulee The bling ring (yuzu, honey, peach, and orange nonalcoholic drink)“
“Mmmmm Monday night pizza night is the best time to go here. We already know that Monday's suck, meeting your friends/family here after work to eat their special pizza is actually fantastic. Pizza always changes each Monday and I will definitely be going here again!“
“Vibes, drinks, music: all immaculate. Got the forgotten paradise cocktail and it was perfect. Very nice little space, great lighting, super friendly bartenders. Felt safe going there alone and had a nice chat with some strangers. Will definitely be back. Thanks for being here for the queers!“
“Check out this great restaurant. Four of us ate dinner at Regards Saturday night & totally enjoyed our meals. We are adventurous eaters who love to try new foods. We cook gourmet meals for ourselves & friends & we want quality options. Our motto is that we don't mind spending a little more money, if the food is better than we would make for ourselves and or something we wouldn't generally take the time to prepare at home. Because, the food is influenced by Japanese & Mexican roots, we had to "ask Siri" to define many of the menu items, but that was fun too. I am gluten/dairy intolerant & often restaurants will only have a few options that I can choose from, but at Regards, I had endless options & didn't feel like I was missing out on the "good choices". Regards offers great ambiance, a nice assortment of menu choices, helpful friendly staff & wonderful food. Check it out-“
“I started with the cease and desist tequila cocktail, it was a well balanced and delicious. We had the mussels, cob salad and the French dip. The mussels were huge and the sauce was incredible. The bacon on the cob salad was amazing and the hand cut fries are a must have. Our bartender, Tonya, was friendly, efficient and made beautiful cocktails.“
“If you come to George and Leon’s and leave a bad review then you are just kind of a stupid dink. If you’ve done any research whatsoever then you know what you are about to get. But if you come in with expectations outside of what these guys do and then want to complain about it then you are a meathead. And not in a good meathead way like someone who loves succulent perfectly roasted beef, more like someone who thinks they deserve more than they do. So just chill the hell out, shove some amazing onion rings into your face and leave a five star review or get bent. ❤️?“
“THIS is the place to go for oysters when you’re in Portland. I don’t care what anyone says. They have $1.95/oyster EVERY DAY. ALL day. The value here is impeccable. We had a few places for oysters while on our trip but this by far had the best value.Vibe is super trendy. Kinda got a little cringed out when I saw chairs from a high school classroom (whiplash moment lol). But the decor is clean, kitchen is clean and simple, display of the oysters is gorgeous, and the staff was helpful.Don’t bother for happy hour oysters when you can get this value all day, every day.“