Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
JP's Bistro
496 Woodford StThe Treehouse
484 Stevens AveElsmere BBQ and Wood Grill
448 Cottage RdRwanda Bean at Deering Center
463 Stevens AveWoodford Food & Beverage
660 Forest AveBayou Kitchen
543 Deering AveThe Sinful Kitchen
952 Brighton Avereservations are advised for weekends or holidays
The Corner Room Italian Kitchen & Bar
110 Exchange StreetBeer, wine and sandwiches
OTTO
576 Congress StGourmet pizza. Best pizza in Portland. Multiple locations around area.
Flatbread Company
72 Commercial StGourmet, wood-fired pizza, great location.
Js Oyster
5 Portland PierSeafood in an establishment that hasn't changed in decades.
Tons of beer options (local, national, international). Good food. Nice outdoor area.
76 locals recommend
The Great Lost Bear
540 Forest AveTons of beer options (local, national, international). Good food. Nice outdoor area.
The Holy Donut
194 Park AveBest donuts anywhere. Not cheap.
Average food. Good outdoor space, on the water, for cocktails.
56 locals recommend
The Porthole Restaurant & Pub
20 Custom House WharfAverage food. Good outdoor space, on the water, for cocktails.
Shopping
Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine StWine, Bakery items, small prepared meals
Big Sky Bread Company
536 Deering AveBakery
Pat's Meat Market
484 Stevens Avemore than just meat, market and deli
Outdoors (May - November) 7am-1pm
Wednesday's in Monument Square. 456 Congress St.
Saturday's in Deering Oaks Park, across from 92 Deering Ave
Indoors (December - April) 9am - 1pm
Saturdays, 631 Stevens
64 locals recommend
Portland Farmers' Market
92 Deering AveOutdoors (May - November) 7am-1pm
Wednesday's in Monument Square. 456 Congress St.
Saturday's in Deering Oaks Park, across from 92 Deering Ave
Indoors (December - April) 9am - 1pm
Saturdays, 631 Stevens
Parks & Nature
Great place to relax and take in the beauty of Casco Bay.
251 locals recommend
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern PromenadeGreat place to relax and take in the beauty of Casco Bay.
Mackworth Island State Park
U.S. 13 mile loop. Connects to Eastern Promenade Trail and further into the Old Port.
22 locals recommend
Back Cove
3 mile loop. Connects to Eastern Promenade Trail and further into the Old Port.
Capisic Pond Park
1-39 Macy StWalking distance from unit. Short hiking trail.
Essentials
Shaw's
180 Waterman DrCumberland Farms
49 Pine StArts & Culture
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress SqSPACE
534-538 Congress StMaine College of Art
522 Congress StSightseeing
Portland Harbor Museum
12 Captain Strout CircleAccess many of the islands of Casco Bay. Diamond Cove on Great Diamond Island for lunch/dinner. Secluded beaches on Long Island. Golf carts/bikes for rent to tour Peaks Island. Chebeague Island Inn for lunch/dinner/cocktails.
Bring your own bike on the ferry to tour any of Chebeague, Long, or Peaks. Great Diamond is not good for touring.
140 locals recommend
Casco Bay Lines station
Access many of the islands of Casco Bay. Diamond Cove on Great Diamond Island for lunch/dinner. Secluded beaches on Long Island. Golf carts/bikes for rent to tour Peaks Island. Chebeague Island Inn for lunch/dinner/cocktails.
Bring your own bike on the ferry to tour any of Chebeague, Long, or Peaks. Great Diamond is not good for touring.
Drinks & Nightlife
State Theater
609 Congress StPort City Music Hall
504 Congress StBlue
650 Congress StIntimate venue for jazz, blues, and folk from local and regional acts.
Bayside Bowl
58 Alder StRooftop for best outdoor space for cocktails.