Vickie's Guidebook
Food Scene
Neighborhood Bistro , mid priced excellent food and service ! PSST I work here !
73 locals recommend
Davids 388 Restaurant
388 Cottage RdNeighborhood Bistro , mid priced excellent food and service ! PSST I work here !
Best Bagel you've ever had , no kidding , bakery goods you'll dream about and surprisingly in expensive . Only open Wednesday through Sunday at this time.
164 locals recommend
Scratch Baking Co
416 Preble StBest Bagel you've ever had , no kidding , bakery goods you'll dream about and surprisingly in expensive . Only open Wednesday through Sunday at this time.
Foulmouthed Brewing
15 Ocean StGreat craft beer and fab food .
Mash potato bacon pizza (so good you have to try it ) Thin crispy crust.Lunchtime you can get slices .They also have great salads beer and wine .Pizza delivery .
192 locals recommend
OTTO
576 Congress StMash potato bacon pizza (so good you have to try it ) Thin crispy crust.Lunchtime you can get slices .They also have great salads beer and wine .Pizza delivery .
Elsmere BBQ and Wood Grill
448 Cottage RdBBQ !!! Great drinks .
Super authentic great margaritas casual (very).The've moved to a new upscale location just down the street .
62 locals recommend
Taco Trio
60 Ocean StSuper authentic great margaritas casual (very).The've moved to a new upscale location just down the street .
Willows Pizza & Restaurant
740 BroadwayThey deliver !
Well Two Lights State Park is a must and if you want lobster on a picnic table overlooking the open ocean locally The Lobster Shack place is IT you have to go many miles north or a few south to have the same experience .If you go you might have to wait in line but it's worth it .Fantastic pastry too.Try going early or midday .
136 locals recommend
The Lobster Shack at Two Lights
225 Two Lights RdWell Two Lights State Park is a must and if you want lobster on a picnic table overlooking the open ocean locally The Lobster Shack place is IT you have to go many miles north or a few south to have the same experience .If you go you might have to wait in line but it's worth it .Fantastic pastry too.Try going early or midday .
The Cookie Jar
554 Shore RdClassic doughnuts !Coffee , yummmm.
Classic soft serve,in season their strawberry is made fro the local crop. So good!
36 locals recommend
Red's Dairy Freeze
167 Cottage RdClassic soft serve,in season their strawberry is made fro the local crop. So good!
Greek inspired longtime local favorite !Brunch happens here , go ahead try the cinnamon bun .Best I ever tasted local Strawberry pie while it lasts ....hmmm better head there like NOW!
41 locals recommend
The Good Table
527 Ocean House RdGreek inspired longtime local favorite !Brunch happens here , go ahead try the cinnamon bun .Best I ever tasted local Strawberry pie while it lasts ....hmmm better head there like NOW!
On the wharf , you order your food great seafood, grab a cocktail and sit on the deck , live music too, not every night but Thursday through Saturday , the best local bands .
131 locals recommend
Portland Lobster Co
180 Commercial StOn the wharf , you order your food great seafood, grab a cocktail and sit on the deck , live music too, not every night but Thursday through Saturday , the best local bands .
Tapas , great cocktails , it's a big place so you can most often get a table .
142 locals recommend
Local 188
685 Congress StTapas , great cocktails , it's a big place so you can most often get a table .
Salvage BBQ
919 Congress StWho doesn't like great BBQ ?Feels like a community .
David's Restaurant
22 Monument SqDavid is a portland celebrity Chef .For good reason !
Maine seafood in a casual atmosphere .So Fresh so good !Get your fried clams and lobster roll here . now serving wine and beer. They can steam your lobsters and clams for take out if you like .
19 locals recommend
Docks Seafood
15 Evans StMaine seafood in a casual atmosphere .So Fresh so good !Get your fried clams and lobster roll here . now serving wine and beer. They can steam your lobsters and clams for take out if you like .
You like tapas .I like tapas ,craft cocktails .Yummmm. Lots of out door seating , you might try making a reservation.
145 locals recommend
Central Provisions
414 Fore StYou like tapas .I like tapas ,craft cocktails .Yummmm. Lots of out door seating , you might try making a reservation.
Nosh Kitchen Bar
551 Congress StMan vs Food was here !
The Holy Donut
194 Park AvePotato Doughnuts just the best .
The Holy Donut
194 Park AveIf you going to the beach .
Great coffee , casual grab and go or sit breakfast and lunch salads and sandwiches .Very good .Best almond milk cappuccino !
13 locals recommend
Verbena Eat Right Now
103 Ocean StGreat coffee , casual grab and go or sit breakfast and lunch salads and sandwiches .Very good .Best almond milk cappuccino !
Flatbread Company
72 Commercial StPizza with a view ! It's great too.
If your looking for a great lobster experience on the water ?Beaches and all nearby too !
35 locals recommend
The Bait Shed
9 Avenue 6If your looking for a great lobster experience on the water ?Beaches and all nearby too !
Sea Glass
40 Bowery Beach RdGreat Views a brunch option !
As fancy as you like but i showed up in beach garb and felt completely welcomed.Ask the bellman to take you up in Maine's oldest elevator to the cupola , fantastic view !
30 locals recommend
Black Point Inn
510 Black Point RdAs fancy as you like but i showed up in beach garb and felt completely welcomed.Ask the bellman to take you up in Maine's oldest elevator to the cupola , fantastic view !
Shade
34 Ocean AveA stones throw from Higgins Beach .
Jay's Oyster forever and ever amen. One of the oldest waterfront establishment's in Maine ! Coastal bar food , get the steamers , scallop skewer appetizer , Bouillabaisse , oh and the oysters of course but they have more than seafood !
83 locals recommend
Js Oyster
5 Portland PierJay's Oyster forever and ever amen. One of the oldest waterfront establishment's in Maine ! Coastal bar food , get the steamers , scallop skewer appetizer , Bouillabaisse , oh and the oysters of course but they have more than seafood !
Did I mention that Maine is growing it's own ? Oysters that is .You will find them here for a reasonable price and they are fresh and they are GOOD .
42 locals recommend
The Shop by Island Creek Oysters
123 Washington AveDid I mention that Maine is growing it's own ? Oysters that is .You will find them here for a reasonable price and they are fresh and they are GOOD .
Red's Eats
41 Water StIt's worth the wait . Best Lobster roll in Maine .
Renowned Portland restaurateur of Fore Street and Street and Company opened this high end seafood oriented place on the pier. Excellence in food and service ! Reservations recommended but i always found a spot at the bar.
138 locals recommend
Scales
68 Commercial StRenowned Portland restaurateur of Fore Street and Street and Company opened this high end seafood oriented place on the pier. Excellence in food and service ! Reservations recommended but i always found a spot at the bar.
I am a fan of places that have the talent and grit to stick around. Street and Company has been here almost as long as I have, 1989 I believe on the fabled cobblestone Warf street, oh if those stones could talk. Northern Italian. Make a reservation early.
114 locals recommend
Street & Co
33 Wharf StI am a fan of places that have the talent and grit to stick around. Street and Company has been here almost as long as I have, 1989 I believe on the fabled cobblestone Warf street, oh if those stones could talk. Northern Italian. Make a reservation early.
Fancy (by Maine standards) American cuisine .Reservations recommended.
92 locals recommend
Fore Street Restaurant
288 Fore StFancy (by Maine standards) American cuisine .Reservations recommended.
Just across the bridge excellent sushi and dumplings and more.Really lovely Japanese Garden with awning or classic booths, sushi bar and regular seating.
44 locals recommend
Yosaku
1 Danforth StJust across the bridge excellent sushi and dumplings and more.Really lovely Japanese Garden with awning or classic booths, sushi bar and regular seating.
Yum .... haven't been yet but
i have heard great things. Even if you walk slow from your place you will be there in 5 minutes.
Bistro Leluco
Yum .... haven't been yet but
i have heard great things. Even if you walk slow from your place you will be there in 5 minutes.
A&C Soda Shop
Another walk able local hot spot specializing in great burgers and boozy milkshakes.
Parks & Nature
Oldest light house in the USA commissioned by George Washington .
229 locals recommend
Fort Williams Park
1000 Shore RdOldest light house in the USA commissioned by George Washington .
Willard Beach
15 minute walk to our sweet neighborhood beach !
Two Lights State Park
7 Tower DrGorgeous beach and hiking trails !
Higgins Beach
Dramatic tides , great waves ....
Ferry Beach, Scarborough, ME
Sunsets here are gorgeous and the parking is easy .
Scarborough Beach
Black Point RdLong sandy beach , Southern Maine icon .
Crescent Beach State Park
109 Bowery Beach RdSightseeing
Bug Light
South Portland Greenbelt PathwayThis Native Mainer opend his first lobster shacks in NY and California but kept an eye out for a spectacular property in Portland. He found it and so should you !
45 locals recommend
Luke's Lobster Portland Pier
60 Portland PierThis Native Mainer opend his first lobster shacks in NY and California but kept an eye out for a spectacular property in Portland. He found it and so should you !
Wonderful place to View the Sunset , I call it the Bridge Park , local secret for 280 sunset Views.
Thomas Knight Park
7 Ocean StWonderful place to View the Sunset , I call it the Bridge Park , local secret for 280 sunset Views.
Victoria Mansion
109 Danforth StStep back in time, really special place.
Essentials
Hannaford Supermarket
295 Forest AveCVS
51 Market StShaw's
180 Waterman Drbig supermarket
Drinks & Nightlife
Across the bridge in Portland is where the real nightlife action is ,but if you want a no frills local pub , this is it. Karaoke night if that's your pleasure .
Spring Point Tavern
175 Benjamin W Pickett StAcross the bridge in Portland is where the real nightlife action is ,but if you want a no frills local pub , this is it. Karaoke night if that's your pleasure .
You have to see this place to believe it ! 1970's light up disco dance floor like walking into a 20th century museum . Dj's 70's night 80's night and Contemporary .
47 locals recommend
Bubba's Sulky Lounge
92 Portland StYou have to see this place to believe it ! 1970's light up disco dance floor like walking into a 20th century museum . Dj's 70's night 80's night and Contemporary .
Rí Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant
72 Commercial StEmpire
575 Congress StUpstairs great music , downstairs Dim Sum !
Port City Music Hall
504 Congress StCheck out what's there you'll most likely find it's great .
State Theater
609 Congress StConcert Venue , you might be staying here to see an act .
Great concert venue and so much more! Distillery, Breweries , Food, Children's Museum and The Crypto Zoology Museum!
28 locals recommend
Thompson Point
Thompsons PointGreat concert venue and so much more! Distillery, Breweries , Food, Children's Museum and The Crypto Zoology Museum!
Arts & Culture
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress SqWe are justly proud of our collection !
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress StThe heart of Portland area history .
Winslow Homer Studio
5 Winslow Homer RdThe artist studio and the scenes he painted right out side .
Nice little museum featuring the nautical history of the South Portland community .
6 locals recommend
South Portland Historical Society Museum
Nice little museum featuring the nautical history of the South Portland community .
A gorgeous cultivated coastal garden made into a must see by giant trolls .Keepers of the Seed, bit of a drive about an hour and a half but some great sights along the way ! You have to buy tickets in advance.
If you've got the time Stop at Reds Eats in Wiscasset best lobster roll in Maine (trust me) that's why the line.
163 locals recommend
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
105 Botanical Gardens DrA gorgeous cultivated coastal garden made into a must see by giant trolls .Keepers of the Seed, bit of a drive about an hour and a half but some great sights along the way ! You have to buy tickets in advance.
If you've got the time Stop at Reds Eats in Wiscasset best lobster roll in Maine (trust me) that's why the line.
Shopping
You will love this Market it's a marvel , a great photo op too .On the wharf you will experience the true "Old Port".
40 locals recommend
Harbor Fish Market
9 Custom House WharfYou will love this Market it's a marvel , a great photo op too .On the wharf you will experience the true "Old Port".
Classic Italian market fresh pastas , meats , cheeses , produce, coffees, breads, croissants, in season strawberries , shortcake ..... Never been to Italy ? It's like this.
Solo Cucina Market
161 Ocean StClassic Italian market fresh pastas , meats , cheeses , produce, coffees, breads, croissants, in season strawberries , shortcake ..... Never been to Italy ? It's like this.