The Canteen on Portland

$$ • Canadian, Vegetarian, Seafood

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About The Canteen on Portland

The Canteen is a popular restaurant known for its outstanding service and well-designed interior. They bake their own bread in an open bakery and have a superb wine selection. The menu features delicious dishes like the life-changing Crobster Roll, excellent salads, and the best chowder in the area. The atmosphere is bright and upbeat, with a harbor view and a lively setting. Customers have praised the freshness and flavor of the seafood, especially the perfectly seared scallops, haddock burger, Lobster Spaghettini, and Scallop and Pea Risotto. Highlights include perfectly cooked steak frites and some of the best broccoli around. The restaurant also offers a variety of seafood options and creative classic dishes, including Snow Crab Dip and a crobster sandwich. Many reviews mention the incredible food, with specific recommendations for the huevos rancheros and the outstanding carrot cake and sourdough bread. The seafood chowder is highly recommended, with generous portions and outstanding flavor. The staff help create a warm dining experience, and the wine list includes local bottles. With good local ingredients, a nice local beer list, well-made cocktails, and a small but quality wine selection, The Canteen remains a fabulous spot to enjoy a memorable meal. Reservations are advised, especially during busy times, as the menu changes throughout the day, and some signature dishes may not be available during brunch.

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The Canteen on Portland Reviews

4.6
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4.8
Atmosphere
4.7
Service
4.8

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Holy smokes. Where do I start? Thanks to the entire Canteen family - and I say FAMILY purposefully as you feel the family atmosphere as soon as you arrive - for hosting our team for dinner last week. We booked out the whole restaurant and they did just what we hoped for: Maritime hospitality, wonderful, genuine service and knock-your-socks off food. The team from across Canada went bananas over the Crobster sandwich. The special welcome from the owners was a lovely touch. The...read full review
Amazing food! On our week long vacation this has been by far the best place we have eaten at. Mark was a fantastic waiter. Keep up the great work Renee and team!
Absolutely love this restaurant. The food was phenomenal and our service from Alex was superior to none!
Highly recommend and will definitely be back!

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 5 - 9PM
11AM - 2:30PM
Wednesday 5 - 9PM
11AM - 2:30PM
Thursday 11AM - 2:30PM
5 - 9PM
Friday 5 - 10PM
11AM - 2:30PM
Saturday 5 - 10PM
10AM - 2PM
Sunday 10AM - 2PM
5 - 9PM
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