Portland guidebook

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Portland guidebook

Food scene- West End

The West End holds its own when it comes to food and drink. Here, I’ve highlighted our walkable favorites.
Great brunch. Go early or be prepared to wait.
152 locals recommend
Hot Suppa
703 Congress St
152 locals recommend
Great brunch. Go early or be prepared to wait.
Delicious breakfast sandwiches on the go!
64 locals recommend
Ohno Cafe
87 Brackett St
64 locals recommend
Delicious breakfast sandwiches on the go!
Great local brick oven pizza!
46 locals recommend
Bonobo
46 Pine St
46 locals recommend
Great local brick oven pizza!
The best coffee and to die for baked goods!
163 locals recommend
The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring St
163 locals recommend
The best coffee and to die for baked goods!
Fantastic authentic Thai and open late night!
147 locals recommend
Boda
671 Congress St
147 locals recommend
Fantastic authentic Thai and open late night!
Noodles and a fantastic lobster sushi roll.
148 locals recommend
Pai Men Miyake
188 State St
148 locals recommend
Noodles and a fantastic lobster sushi roll.
Noted as one of Portland’s best new restaurants.
47 locals recommend
CHAVAL
58 Pine St
47 locals recommend
Noted as one of Portland’s best new restaurants.
Classic Italian in historical mansion.
10 locals recommend
Roma
767 Congress St
10 locals recommend
Classic Italian in historical mansion.
Unique cafe and gift shop!
Smalls
Unique cafe and gift shop!

Food scene - beyond the West End

There is no shortage of amazing food in this city. Here, we highlight just a few that are worth leaving the neighborhood for.
Oysters and a killer lobster roll.
272 locals recommend
Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle St
272 locals recommend
Oysters and a killer lobster roll.
Delicious seafood and views!
138 locals recommend
Scales
68 Commercial St
138 locals recommend
Delicious seafood and views!
James Beard finalist. Not to be missed.
14 locals recommend
Leeward
85 Free St
14 locals recommend
James Beard finalist. Not to be missed.
Upscale new Italian.
23 locals recommend
Solo Italiano
100 Commercial St
23 locals recommend
Upscale new Italian.
Come for the fries. Stay for the shakes.
173 locals recommend
Duckfat
43 Middle St
173 locals recommend
Come for the fries. Stay for the shakes.
Book in advance! If you have the time, plan a boat trip out to this family owned island. Tickets include guided boat tour from Boothbay Harbor, and a meal of lobster, clams, corn and blueberry cake. Breathtaking scenery. Worth every penny.
18 locals recommend
Cabbage Island Clambakes
22 Commercial Street
18 locals recommend
Book in advance! If you have the time, plan a boat trip out to this family owned island. Tickets include guided boat tour from Boothbay Harbor, and a meal of lobster, clams, corn and blueberry cake. Breathtaking scenery. Worth every penny.
Authentic diner on the wharf. Something for everyone.
88 locals recommend
Joe's Boathouse Catering
88 locals recommend
Authentic diner on the wharf. Something for everyone.
Small, inviting and so good
67 locals recommend
The Honey Paw
78 Middle St
67 locals recommend
Small, inviting and so good

Drinks and Nightlife

Hip local bar with a killer burger.
88 locals recommend
LFK
188 State St
88 locals recommend
Hip local bar with a killer burger.
Great dive bar. Where to local drink and eat- breakfast served all day!
38 locals recommend
Ruski's
212 Danforth St
38 locals recommend
Great dive bar. Where to local drink and eat- breakfast served all day!
142 locals recommend
Local 188
685 Congress St
142 locals recommend
Basement speakeasy. Good Bourbon list.
47 locals recommend
Bramhall
769 Congress St
47 locals recommend
Basement speakeasy. Good Bourbon list.
Dive bar and dance bar with a HUGE mix of people.
47 locals recommend
Bubba's Sulky Lounge
92 Portland St
47 locals recommend
Dive bar and dance bar with a HUGE mix of people.

Sightseeing

74 locals recommend
Victoria Mansion
109 Danforth St
74 locals recommend
76 locals recommend
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress St
76 locals recommend
Take a quick ferry out to this picturesque island.
176 locals recommend
Peaks Island
176 locals recommend
Take a quick ferry out to this picturesque island.
Catch a lobster!
40 locals recommend
Lucky Catch Cruises
170 Commercial St
40 locals recommend
Catch a lobster!
Ride a mailboat out to the islands!
140 locals recommend
Casco Bay Lines station
140 locals recommend
Ride a mailboat out to the islands!

Parks and Nature

Free and dog friendly
135 locals recommend
Willard Beach
135 locals recommend
Free and dog friendly
Famous lighthouse
346 locals recommend
Portland Harbor Museum
12 Captain Strout Circle
346 locals recommend
Famous lighthouse
Cape Elizabeth is worth a quick trip.
124 locals recommend
Crescent Beach State Park
109 Bowery Beach Rd
124 locals recommend
Cape Elizabeth is worth a quick trip.
No swimming, but great views for picnicking.
144 locals recommend
Two Lights State Park
7 Tower Dr
144 locals recommend
No swimming, but great views for picnicking.
Views, biking and great food vendors!
251 locals recommend
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern Promenade
251 locals recommend
Views, biking and great food vendors!
68 locals recommend
Western Promenade Park
Valley Street
68 locals recommend
229 locals recommend
Fort Williams Park
1000 Shore Rd
229 locals recommend