Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Used to love eating here, however I'm warning guests against it because the customer service is scary bad.
108 locals recommend
The Front Room
73 Congress StUsed to love eating here, however I'm warning guests against it because the customer service is scary bad.
My favorite pizza spot. They have all kinds of creative pizzas for a reasonable price. They have a sporty bar as well.
14 locals recommend
Portland Pie Co. Portland
51 York StMy favorite pizza spot. They have all kinds of creative pizzas for a reasonable price. They have a sporty bar as well.
If you are a vegan or veggie, this is a fantastic spot. The food has a strong Thai influence with some really great flavors. I've yet to have anything I didn't like.
84 locals recommend
Green Elephant
608 Congress StIf you are a vegan or veggie, this is a fantastic spot. The food has a strong Thai influence with some really great flavors. I've yet to have anything I didn't like.
If you want some great Japanese food, you must stop in here. The prices are a bit on the high side but you will find the food is very good. They also offer outdoor seating in a Zen Garden patio.
44 locals recommend
Yosaku
1 Danforth StIf you want some great Japanese food, you must stop in here. The prices are a bit on the high side but you will find the food is very good. They also offer outdoor seating in a Zen Garden patio.
Though I have not yet been there, nearly everyone who has ever eaten at Fore Street said it was probably the best food in Portland. It's tough to get in, so make a reservation well in advance.
54 locals recommend
Fore Street
Fore StreetThough I have not yet been there, nearly everyone who has ever eaten at Fore Street said it was probably the best food in Portland. It's tough to get in, so make a reservation well in advance.
Great food with a French theme. Prices are on the high side and you might want a reservation to ensure you get in.
27 locals recommend
Caiola's
58 Pine StreetGreat food with a French theme. Prices are on the high side and you might want a reservation to ensure you get in.
Blue Spoon
5 Congress StReally good food. Prices are on the high side.
Great spot for people watching. This is a cooperative restaurant that uses a lot of locally produced, seasonal foods and drinks. If you want a spot to hang out with your laptop, this is it.
31 locals recommend
Local Sprouts Co-op
649 Congress StGreat spot for people watching. This is a cooperative restaurant that uses a lot of locally produced, seasonal foods and drinks. If you want a spot to hang out with your laptop, this is it.
Otto's wins the prize for most creative pizza flavors. This hole in the wall is just big enough for you go grab a delicious slice and eat it on the go.
192 locals recommend
OTTO
576 Congress StOtto's wins the prize for most creative pizza flavors. This hole in the wall is just big enough for you go grab a delicious slice and eat it on the go.
If you want some seafood, I really recommend this place. Outdoor seating is a great thing when you are eating a lobster. They sometimes have live music.
131 locals recommend
Portland Lobster Co
180 Commercial StIf you want some seafood, I really recommend this place. Outdoor seating is a great thing when you are eating a lobster. They sometimes have live music.
This is a great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. They have excellent food and always hang local art on the walls for you to enjoy.
142 locals recommend
Local 188
685 Congress StThis is a great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. They have excellent food and always hang local art on the walls for you to enjoy.
Your classic breakfast place. Probably a step above a diner but still very reasonably priced.
152 locals recommend
Hot Suppa
703 Congress StYour classic breakfast place. Probably a step above a diner but still very reasonably priced.
THE diner in Portland. The portions are huge and the prices are low. The food is also pretty good and there are some creative things on the menu.
88 locals recommend
Joe's Boathouse Catering
THE diner in Portland. The portions are huge and the prices are low. The food is also pretty good and there are some creative things on the menu.
Your classic Irish pub. I'm not one for bar/pub food but this one has really great grub. I had the barely rosotto and it was devine.
24 locals recommend
Bull Feeney's
375 Fore StYour classic Irish pub. I'm not one for bar/pub food but this one has really great grub. I had the barely rosotto and it was devine.
This is a designer/organic pizza place. The location is great (on the water), but the wait is likely to be long. Their wood fired pizza is expensive but I have to say it's very delicious.
98 locals recommend
Flatbread Company
72 Commercial StThis is a designer/organic pizza place. The location is great (on the water), but the wait is likely to be long. Their wood fired pizza is expensive but I have to say it's very delicious.
Hi Bombay
1 Pleasant StPretty good indian food. Nuff said.
If you like fresh bread and pastries, this is a must see. Their morning buns with nuts are mana from heaven. Also try their baguettes with your coffee before you catch the ferry to Peaks Island.
114 locals recommend
Standard Baking Co
75 Commercial StIf you like fresh bread and pastries, this is a must see. Their morning buns with nuts are mana from heaven. Also try their baguettes with your coffee before you catch the ferry to Peaks Island.
Hot new donut shop. The flavors here are very creative (pomegranate, dark chocolate sea salt, maple-ginger, bacon and chedder). Check out their new location in the Old Port (7 Exchange St.).
220 locals recommend
The Holy Donut
194 Park AveHot new donut shop. The flavors here are very creative (pomegranate, dark chocolate sea salt, maple-ginger, bacon and chedder). Check out their new location in the Old Port (7 Exchange St.).
Little known neighborhod cafe where you can look at fantastically prepared food behind the glass before picking it out and eating it. Prices are high but the entrees & deserts are well worth the $.
51 locals recommend
Blue Spoon Cafe & Catering
64 Pine StLittle known neighborhod cafe where you can look at fantastically prepared food behind the glass before picking it out and eating it. Prices are high but the entrees & deserts are well worth the $.
One of my favorite places to eat. Oh so good homemade pasta, exquisite salads, heavenly bruschetta, I could go on and on...
26 locals recommend
The Corner Room Italian Kitchen & Bar
110 Exchange StreetOne of my favorite places to eat. Oh so good homemade pasta, exquisite salads, heavenly bruschetta, I could go on and on...
Just named one of the top ten best new restaurants by Bon Appetite! I have not been there yet but several guests have described their experience as the best meal of their life!
145 locals recommend
Central Provisions
414 Fore StJust named one of the top ten best new restaurants by Bon Appetite! I have not been there yet but several guests have described their experience as the best meal of their life!
Great little place to try for lunch (or dinner but the menu is on the small side). They are known for their excellent fries made with duck fat. They have very good milkshakes and other drinks.
173 locals recommend
Duckfat
43 Middle StGreat little place to try for lunch (or dinner but the menu is on the small side). They are known for their excellent fries made with duck fat. They have very good milkshakes and other drinks.
Small cafe with great breakfast sandwiches and salads. My favorite is the veggie burger.
64 locals recommend
Ohno Cafe
87 Brackett StSmall cafe with great breakfast sandwiches and salads. My favorite is the veggie burger.