Restaurants in South Portland

“Arrived early for a meal at the bar. Bartender was friendly, knowledgeable and his drinks were outstanding. Food service however was the slowest I’ve experienced in a very long time in this region. Took well over an hour to be served our entrees which were not out of the ordinary complicated meals to prepare. Inevitably the food was very good but attention to timing by kitchen staff clearly needs to be addressed.”

“Ordered take out, absolutely loved my little red riding hood. Hands down one of the best sandwiches in the greater Portland area. Well done! Cannot wait to come back and try more.”

“Taj is my absolute favorite restaurant in the Portland area! The food is delicious, and always consistent. My favorite is the eggplant curry. To top it off, the staff are incredibly kind!”

“I've worked with Stephanie on two events in her upstairs dining room -- one for 20 people and one for 32. She and her staff exceeded my expectations both times and were delightful to deal with at every phase. The dining room is private with spectacular views through the glass doors. The deck is perfect for pre-dinner cocktails and the entire experience is high-end. If you need to dazzle a group, Stephanie will make you look good.”

“Really enjoy this place, great craft brews as well. Food is ok, but not the focus, so I don't mind. Very small space, so it can get a bit loud. Staff is amazing, really wonderful people!”

“We sat next to the window overlooking the bay. The drinks were fresh and balanced. Our waitress was very attentive and timely.Half of our group are gluten free and the menu was full of choices for us! Very refreshing... we tried the Crab cake, fried calamari and fisherman's platter. All the fish was fresh, no heavy grease taste and light! I would highly recommend Saltwater Grill.”

“A few days ago, my teenage son and I ate at Docks Seafood for a late lunch. We were thoroughly pleased with our entire experience and had to share!I ordered the haddock sandwich and fries. Yum! Yum! My son ordered the haddock nuggets and fries. We both loved our meals. Everything came out fresh, flavorful and hot. I ate every single thing on my plate. The piece of haddock was huge and served on a lightly toasted bun. It was pure bliss. Their homemade tarter sauce goes perfectly with their seafood. I just couldn't stop eating their french fries. They were perfectly salted.My son loved his haddock nuggets. It's always great to see him eat food that he loves. Our waitress was awesome and she was heavily rewarded for all her awesomeness.We can't wait to go back to Docks Seafood. We left with a baked item for dessert because we were too full from our meal to eat anymore. It was a whoopie pie. Soooo good!Also, the owner came to our table to talk to us and he was super sweet. ?Kid-friendliness: My two kiddos (ages 12 and 15) love the menu options. There's something for everyone.”

“My husband, 3 kids and myself went to Heidi's for dinner tonight, for the first time. We were absolutely blown away from start to finish. From the immediate warm welcome we received, to the amazing food and the impeccable customer service. We will definitely be going back and will recommend Heidi's. Customer service is truly an art and the guys who were working tonight were on point.”

“This place is great. The interior is amazing. Given it's in a strip mall, total surprise. And the food is as good as any Japanese i have had. Very pleasantly surprised at how good it is. Would be a top restaurant in a big city, let alone South Portland. The staff was also top level - they kinda tag team the process, so never felt ignored etc. If you like sushi etc, it's as good as it gets.”

“We stopped here for lunch one day and were pleasantly surprised! The waitstaff was friendly and attentive and the brunch we had was so good! The dirty rice and beans in addition to the breakfast plates was heaven. This is now one of our favorite breakfast spots!”

“Absolutely fantastic , food was amazing , our waitress was awesome ! Drinks were a little strong , but all in all we will be making this place a regular thing for ”

“We stopped by for happy hour today. Extremely happy with cocktails, and we loved the corn fritters. Staff was very attentive. Fully wheelchair accessible. We will come back with friends!”

“My friend and I stopped here for an early dinner before we headed over to see Jerry Seinfeld that night. I have never been here before. My friend has been here before and said that he always had a good meal. Well, good is an understatement. I had the chicken tenders. I never had such juicy and tasty ones! Everything was delicious. I will definitely go back. Our waitress was the best!”

“Every time I go to a new city I try to find a nice place to have a cigar and relax. This place is JUST the spot for that. You can have coffee or liquors depending on what you want with your cigar, and the people are lovely. Wonderful atmosphere and the perfect way to kick off a vacation.”

“This has been a easy dinner staple for us for years. When we visit my parents in South Portland, we always come here - kids can use the old school video game, they offer kids coloring sheets and crayons, they have great local beers, delicious bbq, and always yummy specials. There’s something for everyone. Easy and delicious.”

“I forgot to specify a no-meat/shrimp preference in my order, but the restaurant owners were incredibly accommodating and willingly made the change even after delivery. The food was excellent, highly recommended.”

“The wings hold their own to anything in Portland, seriously so good. Atmosphere is so relaxing, and the TV's play clips of Thai street food being made which absolutely rules. Service is also awesome, super efficient and more than friendly. Get the crunchy fried chicken with garlic glaze, it's bananas.”

“Olive Garden is a wonderful place to be with family. My sons are very excited and happy to be in such as place.Olive Garden makes feel you are important to them.Parking: You will always find a parkingKid-friendliness: My kids were very excited and happy.”

“Legit sandwich artist. The old guy that makes the sandwich does good work ! Super fast service. Don’t know about the pizza didn’t try it. Attached to the citgo and a Dunkin’ so one stop shopping for lunch.”

“Returning to Maine after many years away and wanted to go back to Willows since we always enjoyed their pizza. Pizza still very good. Not the cozy atmosphere we remember cause theyve expanded! But still a great local pizza place with crispy, flavorful crust and good selection of toppings. Good local beer selection as well. Service was a bit slow, but they were quite busy just before Christmas.”

“Valentine's Dinner was a sweet surprise & So Po's best at the Bridgeway Restaurant. Dinner was cooked to perfection. Great...actually the best in the greater Portland area calamari with a delightful dipping sauce! When the waiter says "Fresh" it's fresh seafood sourced locally! Vegetables were cooked to perfection not over cooked. Wine Splits were affordable & excellent. I loved our experience & will be returning for many occasions including taking the grandchildren there. I like supporting local entrepreneurs too.”

“My family and I are big fans of the SeaDog Stacker. One of the best burgers you'll ever eat. We've now been to three locations in the last six months and every time - it's at least 3 SeaDog stackers on the order. Last night the service was outstanding and the burger did not disappoint. Do yourself a favor and go muckle on to one tonight!”

“Aside from a bit of a long wait to have our order taken...this place was amazing. The food was served quickly and it was perfectly cooked. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a breakfast above and beyond the norm.”

“Taste varies because delivery apps deliver the food cold often but not Johnny Rockets fault. I get the grilled cheese sometimes with added onion rimgs in it and tomatoes. I get fries. Pictures are multiple visits. Grilled cheese is good as long as they don't burn it. Fries are hit or miss on quality. Not loaded with salt thankfully. Chocolate cookies are gooey and worth the price. I wish the store stayed open later. The onion rings are pretty good. Crispy.Parking: The Maine Mall's parking lot.”

“Came for my Sister-in-law's birthday lunch. I got the Yaki Udon with Chicken. It was really good. The bartender was very excited to be able to make Tokyo Mules again so of course I ordered one and it was very good (if you like sake).If you're in the area and want some Japanese food, you won't be disappointed.Dietary restrictions: Gluten Free”