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Top 10 favorites places in Portland, ME
Rí Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant is one of Top 10 favorites places in Portland, ME.

1. Rí Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant

7.8
72 Commercial St, Portland, ME
Irish Pub · Downtown Portland · 58 tips and reviews

Dave P.Dave Pezak: Ri Ra is Great- the staff, setting, and price. I recommend a Yankee Burger (best burger i've ever had but it was a special.) Ask for it, if not, get any burger it will be delicious!

The Standard Baking Co. is one of Top 10 favorites places in Portland, ME.

2. The Standard Baking Co.

9.4
75 Commercial St, Portland, ME
Bakery · Downtown Portland · 92 tips and reviews

Dave P.Dave Pezak: There is not enough room for a proper tip Everything is AMAZING here! I have tried most- but my three favorites are 1.) Their Pizza 2.) Cheese Asiago (brick looking thing) and 3.) Rosemary Foccacia

Five Guys is one of Top 10 favorites places in Portland, ME.

3. Five Guys

425 Fore Street, Portland, ME
Burger Joint · Downtown Portland · 15 tips and reviews

Dave P.Dave Pezak: They should have a FIVE GUYS in every city in the world! They will if enough people eat here! The burgers are amazing! Recommend Bacon Cheese Burger with Jalapenos Onions and of course Cajun fry's!

Smiling Hill Farm is one of Top 10 favorites places in Portland, ME.

4. Smiling Hill Farm

8.2
781 County Rd, Westbrook, ME
Farm · 10 tips and reviews

Dave P.Dave Pezak: There isnt a single ice cream/milk that beats Smiling Hill. I stick to the Vanilla Ice Cream. Its PERFECT. For milk I recommend trying their coffee flavored milk!

5. Pizza Joint

6.8
448 Forest Ave, Portland, ME
Pizzeria · 7 tips and reviews

Dave P.Dave Pezak: This place in my opinion is the best pizza place in Portland. Nothing compares to NY,NJ, PA pizza- But this place comes close. recommend; extra large pepperoni pizza (to go).

Becky's Diner is one of Top 10 favorites places in Portland, ME.

6. Becky's Diner

8.8
390 Commercial St, Portland, ME
Diner · Downtown Portland · 136 tips and reviews

Dave P.Dave Pezak: French Toast, Chicken Fingers with Curly Fries and their Ice Coffee!

Joe's  New York Pizza, Slice Bar is one of Top 10 favorites places in Portland, ME.

7. Joe's New York Pizza, Slice Bar

420 Fore St (btw Union St. & Exchange), Portland, ME
Pizzeria · Downtown Portland · 14 tips and reviews

Dave P.Dave Pezak: Pizza is my favorite food, so I know pizza- does not compare to NY,NJ,PA pizza. But is very good and has many varieties. i recommend cheese burger pizza.

Susan's Fish And Chips is one of Top 10 favorites places in Portland, ME.

8. Susan's Fish And Chips

7.5
1135 Forest Ave, Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · North Deering · 19 tips and reviews

Dave P.Dave Pezak: WOW! I HATE Fish! But this place is AMAZING! Just get Fish and Chips! about 4 or 5 amazing pieces of deep fried breaded fish and french fries. highly recommend

Nosh Kitchen Bar is one of Top 10 favorites places in Portland, ME.

9. Nosh Kitchen Bar

8.4
551 Congress St (at Oak St), Portland, ME
Bar · Downtown Portland · 87 tips and reviews

Dave P.Dave Pezak: The Nosh Burger is SO delicious! It has a runny egg, bacon, cheese and comes with by far the best french fries ive ever had (ranch french fries) If you don't try this your crazy!

The Dogfish Café is one of Top 10 favorites places in Portland, ME.

10. The Dogfish Café

953 Congress St, Portland, ME
American Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Dave P.Dave Pezak: This place is very nice and cozy! Small menu but good options. Everything is clean- The calamari is very good .

11. Scratch Baking Co.

9.1
416 Preble St (at Pillsbury St), South Portland, ME
Bakery · 41 tips and reviews

Dawn S.Dawn S: An iced double soy latte and a lemon cake are a great way to start the day!