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PORTLAND ME
Otto Pizza is one of PORTLAND ME.

1. Otto Pizza

7.3
250 Read St, Portland, ME
Pizzeria · North Deering · 3 tips and reviews
OTTO Pizza is one of PORTLAND ME.

2. OTTO Pizza

8.9
125 John Roberts Rd, South Portland, ME
Pizzeria · 4 tips and reviews
OTTO is one of PORTLAND ME.

3. OTTO

8.7
225 Congress St, Portland, ME
Pizzeria · 37 tips and reviews
OTTO is one of PORTLAND ME.

4. OTTO

8.7
576 Congress St (at Forest Ave), Portland, ME
Pizzeria · Downtown Portland · 86 tips and reviews
More & Co. is one of PORTLAND ME.

5. More & Co.

112 High St, Portland, ME
Art Gallery · Downtown Portland · No tips or reviews
Portland Museum of Art is one of PORTLAND ME.

6. Portland Museum of Art

8.8
7 Congress Sq (Free St.), Portland, ME
Art Museum · Downtown Portland · 31 tips and reviews
Circa Home and Vintage is one of PORTLAND ME.

7. Circa Home and Vintage

247 Congress St, Portland, ME
Furniture and Home Store · No tips or reviews

8. Repurpose

Plymouth, NH
Vintage and Thrift Store · No tips or reviews
Bite Into Maine is one of PORTLAND ME.

9. Bite Into Maine

6.1
50 Industrial Way, Portland, ME
Food Truck · 4 tips and reviews

10. Eventide Oyster Co.

9.4
86 Middle St (btwn Franklin and Hampshire), Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · 280 tips and reviews

Julie M.Julie Mer: The best oysters I have ever eaten! The lobster roll is heavenly as is the clam chowder. The staff is friendly and helpful.

11. The Holy Donut

9.1
194 Park Ave, Portland, ME
Donut Shop · 79 tips and reviews

Carly B. M.Carly B. McNeil: They use coffee ice cubes so their delicious iced coffee is never watered down

12. Vena's Fizz House

345 Fore St (Silver & Fore), Portland, ME
Food and Beverage Retail · Downtown Portland · 26 tips and reviews

Storm C.Storm C.: I could become addicted to the Almond Joyful.

13. Portland Lobster Company

8.1
180 Commercial St, Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 121 tips and reviews

Cass G.Cass Grimm: I ordered the small chowder poutine which I was told was just an appetizer size but it was huge!!! It was delicious though. And good local beer selection too, plus live music.

Bite Into Maine is one of PORTLAND ME.

14. Bite Into Maine

9.4
Fort Williams Park (Shore Road), Cape Elizabeth, ME
Food Truck · 38 tips and reviews

Michelle D.Michelle D.: Best lobster roll I've ever had. Recommend the Maine roll and Picnic roll. Also worth getting a Whoopie Pie.

15. Drifters Wife

63 Washington Ave, Portland, ME
Wine Bar · East End · 7 tips and reviews

miles l.miles lennon: Very intimate atmosphere. 6 tables tops. Chef cooks very farm-to-table recipes. It was outstanding

16. Dutch's Breakfast & Lunch

8.8
28 Preble St, Portland, ME
Sandwich Spot · Downtown Portland · 17 tips and reviews

The Betty S.The Betty Schultz: Spicy chicken biscuit and the burrito with bacon are perfection!

17. Terlingua

9.2
52 Washington Ave, Portland, ME
BBQ Joint · 10 tips and reviews

Restaurant Critic Who Enjoys What He Does F.Restaurant Critic Who Enjoys What He Does Follow Me To Read Reviews Before Heading Out: Well done! Well done! Good variety without over complicating the menu. Meats are as fresh as they can be. Wait staff a pleasure and enjoy their work. One of my new favorites.

Oxbow Blending and Bottling is one of PORTLAND ME.

18. Oxbow Blending and Bottling

9.0
49 Washington Ave, Portland, ME
Brewery · East End · 15 tips and reviews

Al S.Al S: Some of the best sour/wild beer in Maine. Great large space. They also often have some rare drafts and bottles from other noteworthy breweries.

19. Eastern Promenade

9.1
Eastern Promenade, Portland, ME
Scenic Lookout · East End · 30 tips and reviews

miles l.miles lennon: Amazing running route along the water. Great views

20. Scales

9.3
68 Commercial St, Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 39 tips and reviews

Tracey Z.Tracey Zane: A little hidden gem out on the pier in Portland. Get the oysters to start, the halibut in butter sauce, and the scallops are not to miss! Great for big groups.

21. Fore Street

9.0
288 Fore St (btwn Franklin & Custom House), Portland, ME
New American Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 117 tips and reviews

Christine L.Christine L: We couldn't get a dinner res even weeks in advance, but we were able to walk in and order app's at the bar from a pretty extensive menu. Grilled squid, foie gras, mackerel & mussels 👌👌👌

22. Blue Spoon

89 Congress St, Portland, ME
American Restaurant · East End · 17 tips and reviews

Jiffy K.Jiffy Kelley-Young: Eggs Benedict with homemade sausage!! Amazing!!! Love that they use a potato hash brown instead of an English muffin.

23. J's Oyster Bar

8.2
5 Portland Pier (at Commercial St), Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 113 tips and reviews

MLe B.MLe B: Such a great place, amazing fresh oysters and excellent lobster

24. The Lobster Shack

8.3
225 Two Lights Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME
Seafood Restaurant · 54 tips and reviews

Steph S.Steph Schneider: $20 lobster!!!! My favorite food experience in Portland. Super chill picnic style in a beautiful setting. Go in the summer.

25. Palace Diner

9.2
18 Franklin St, Biddeford, ME
Diner · 15 tips and reviews

ValerieValerie: Brown butter banana bread, corned beef hash side and the jalapeno egg sandwich. I don't think there is a bad item on the menu. This place is definitely not good for groups.

The Honey Paw is one of PORTLAND ME.

26. The Honey Paw

8.4
78 Middle St, Portland, ME
Asian Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

Laurea d.Laurea de Ocampo: Super balanced, refined & flavorful. Got the Southeast Asian flavors down! Lobster laksa wasn't too sweet (like most laksa in the US) & had that shrimp paste funk 😍

27. Duckfat

9.2
43 Middle St, Portland, ME
New American Restaurant · 228 tips and reviews

Cass G.Cass Grimm: Wow!! This place is always full and it's easy to see why. I had the "small" poutine which was more than enough for lunch for me. The gravy and cheese and fried cooked in duck fat was awesome.

Tandem Coffee + Bakery is one of PORTLAND ME.

28. Tandem Coffee + Bakery

9.3
742 Congress St, Portland, ME
Coffee Shop · Parkside · 58 tips and reviews

Max B.Max Brautigam: Excellent coffee and delicious sandwiches -- if you get there early enough in the day!

Central Provisions is one of PORTLAND ME.

29. Central Provisions

9.1
414 Fore St (Dana St.), Portland, ME
Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 94 tips and reviews

Peter B.Peter Boyce: Crudo, allagash, frites, croquettes, bone marrow

30. Tomaso's Canteen

7.5
18 Hampshire St, Portland, ME
Bar · 5 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Sullivan: Ridiculous cheese fries and cheap beer

31. The Shipyard Brewing Company

8.0
86 Newbury St (Hancock St), Portland, ME
Brewery · 64 tips and reviews

𝙶𝚘𝚗𝚣𝚊𝚕𝚘 .𝙶𝚘𝚗𝚣𝚊𝚕𝚘 𝙰𝚛𝚎𝚗𝚊𝚜: Favorite brewery in Portland. Amazing and quality variety!

32. Allagash Brewing Company

9.4
50 Industrial Way, Portland, ME
Brewery · Riverton · 110 tips and reviews

Laura P.Laura Phan: Take the tour. It’s totally worth your time. Free tastings, good info, and chance to meet people. What not to like?

Tandem Coffee Roasters is one of PORTLAND ME.

33. Tandem Coffee Roasters

9.1
122 Anderson St (at Fox St.), Portland, ME
Coffee Shop · 13 tips and reviews

Tim L.Tim Luo: Best espresso drinks in the numerous places I tried. The pear scone also very good. 3 little figs in Boston is my favourite coffee shop, and they get their beans from here. Pilgrimage achieved!

Urban Farm Fermentory is one of PORTLAND ME.

34. Urban Farm Fermentory

200 Anderson St. Bay 4 (at Cove St), Portland, ME
Farm · 20 tips and reviews

Kathleen V.Kathleen Vargas: Kombucha is what they are known. Very nice atmosphere with different selections.

35. Maine Craft Distilling

8.2
101 Fox St, Portland, ME
Distillery · 12 tips and reviews

ChristinaChristina: Blueberry moonshine in hot apple cider...because summer and autumn 2gether 4ever. You can also taste as much as you want for free, and it all tastes delicious.

36. Bubba's Sulky Lounge

7.3
Park Ave (Mechanic St.), Portland, ME
Lounge · West Bayside · 9 tips and reviews

Jessi A.Jessi Ahart: Friday Night Dance Party is really fun. There are some who go all out 80s...some not. All ages, fun, silly and dorky dancers (with ask the love). DJ John (?) loves doing it, and it shows. :)

Apothecary by Design is one of PORTLAND ME.

37. Apothecary by Design

84 Marginal Way, Portland, ME
Pharmacy · West Bayside · 4 tips and reviews

Natasha M.Natasha Marie: Great looking food, lots of options and great drinks as well! Try the blueberry smoothie with banana and protein powder.

Bayside Bowl is one of PORTLAND ME.

38. Bayside Bowl

8.6
58 Alder St, Portland, ME
Bowling Alley · West Bayside · 18 tips and reviews

Chelsea P.Chelsea Peterson: The rooftop bar is not to be missed.

39. Bayside Bowl

8.6
58 Alder St, Portland, ME
Bowling Alley · West Bayside · 18 tips and reviews

Bobby K.Bobby Kay: Come for the bowling, stay for the poutine. And live music.

40. Portland Flea-for-All

7.8
585 Congress St (btwn Elm & Preble), Portland, ME
Flea Market · Downtown Portland · 10 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Voted BEST Furniture, Vintage & Antiques store by “100 Best of Portland” 2013-2017Only open Fri 12-6, Sat 10-6 & Sun 10-5

41. Rosemont Produce Company

7.7
5 Commercial St (India St.), Portland, ME
Farmers Market · 3 tips and reviews

LindsayeLindsaye: Amazing fresh produce. Amazing selection of local beers. Great cheeses.

42. Lila East End Yoga

251 Congress St, Portland, ME
Yoga Studio · 2 tips and reviews

miles l.miles lennon: Ambience is great. If you're experienced take the expansion class.

The Snug is one of PORTLAND ME.

43. The Snug

223 Congress St (at Washington Ave), Portland, ME
Bar · 9 tips and reviews

44. Omi’s Coffee Shop

372 Cottage Rd, South Portland, ME
Café · 2 tips and reviews

Hannah F.Hannah Fox: The cold brew is delicious! The cashier was very friendly and helpful since it was my first time there.

Hot Suppa is one of PORTLAND ME.

45. Hot Suppa

9.3
703 Congress St, Portland, ME
Breakfast Spot · Parkside · 87 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Great brunch/comfort food: Arnold Palmer, fried green tomatoes, gumbo+Waffle plate: over-easy eggs w/ bacon & regular syrup ($2 extra for Maine maple syrup) + a side of 2 sausage links ($3.50 extra)!

Boda is one of PORTLAND ME.

46. Boda

8.8
645 Congress St (State St), Portland, ME
Thai Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 61 tips and reviews

Stephanie H.Stephanie H: This place is amazing. Get the quail eggs, Brussels, drunk noodles combo. Spicy 4 is not too spicy! 🌶

47. Portland Trading Company

7.6
157 Middle St, Portland, ME
Boutique · Downtown Portland · 6 tips and reviews

Joe C.Joe Cooper: A really cool selection of items, including Field Notes. Their own branded items are so nice... someday I’ll be able to afford one. 😂

48. The Armory Lounge

8.0
20 Milk St (Btw Silver & Market), Portland, ME
Lounge · Downtown Portland · 18 tips and reviews

Keith G.Keith Gosselin: Great Martini's. Terrific spot to start your evening.

49. Novare Res Bier Cafe

9.0
4 Canal Plz (at Exchange St), Portland, ME
Beer Garden · Downtown Portland · 126 tips and reviews

Chelsea P.Chelsea Peterson: Amazing beer (draft and rate bottle) selection, knowledgeable staff, expansive outdoor patio, and overall good vibes.

50. The North Point

35 Silver St (Milk St.), Portland, ME
Lounge · Downtown Portland · 26 tips and reviews

David H.David Holtz: Drinks were expensive and nothing special.

The North Point is one of PORTLAND ME.

51. The North Point

35 Silver St (Milk St.), Portland, ME
Lounge · Downtown Portland · 26 tips and reviews

Joe Y.Joe Ybarra: Best patio in the old port

52. Casco Bay Ferry Terminal

56 Commercial St, Portland, ME
Pier · Downtown Portland · 6 tips and reviews

Kristopher C.Kristopher Chavez: This is the gateway to the beautiful islands off the coast of Maine. It gets crowded between June and September so booking a private water taxi may be a better choice if you desire more privacy.

53. Peaks Island

Island Ave (at Welch St), Peaks Island, ME
Island · 11 tips and reviews

Chelsea P.Chelsea Peterson: Incredibly scenic. Make a loop around the Island, it's about 4 miles!

Arabica Coffee is one of PORTLAND ME.

54. Arabica Coffee

9 Commercial St, Portland, ME
Coffee Shop · 12 tips and reviews

Bianca A.Bianca A: Big fan. Large space for meeting people or working. One of the best lattes I’ve ever had, and I’ve had quite a lot!!

Arabica Coffee is one of PORTLAND ME.

55. Arabica Coffee

8.5
2 Free St (Cross St.), Portland, ME
Coffee Shop · Downtown Portland · 32 tips and reviews

Jon M.Jon M: Strongest espresso I've ever had

Longfellow Books is one of PORTLAND ME.

56. Longfellow Books

8.4
1 Monument Sq, Portland, ME
Bookstore · Downtown Portland · 13 tips and reviews

57. Empire Chinese Kitchen

8.3
575 Congress St, Portland, ME
Chinese Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 31 tips and reviews

Kristopher C.Kristopher Chavez: Get the soup dumplings. I haven't had dim sum like this outside of San Fran. Excellent food.

Space Gallery is one of PORTLAND ME.

58. Space Gallery

8.3
538 Congress St, Portland, ME
Art Gallery · Downtown Portland · 5 tips and reviews

59. Ruskis

8.5
212 Danforth St, Portland, ME
Dive Bar · West End · 16 tips and reviews

Morgan A.Morgan Applebee: Breakfast all day/night

60. Bayside American Cafe

8.5
98 Portland St (Forest Ave), Portland, ME
Breakfast Spot · West Bayside · 58 tips and reviews

Steph K.Steph Katrina: Excellent brunch offerings including inventive pancakes which are enormous, creative and delicious.

61. East Ender

7.3
47 Middle St (at India St), Portland, ME
American Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews

Benjamin 🚀Benjamin 🚀: Good...but not great. The service is a bit slow and the atmosphere a bit dull. But...if you do stay the hamburgers 🍔 are spot and the beer 🍺 selection is very extensive. 😊🇺🇸

62. Artemisia Cafe

8.5
61 Pleasant St (Maple St.), Portland, ME
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Portland · 11 tips and reviews

Dejia B.Dejia B.: Yummy breakfast (get a cinnamon roll!), cozy atmosphere, neat plants and beautiful stained glass. Definitely worth coming back for more!

63. Blue Spoon

89 Congress St, Portland, ME
American Restaurant · East End · 17 tips and reviews

Katie S.Katie S: The breakfast skillet with mushrooms is fantastic, as are the bloody marys. Be warned that.the bourbon hot chocolate comes very heavy on the bourbon.

The Gelato Fiasco Old Port is one of PORTLAND ME.

64. The Gelato Fiasco Old Port

9.2
425 Fore St, Portland, ME
Ice Cream Parlor · Downtown Portland · 57 tips and reviews

Mike L.Mike Lancaster: The service is great and the gelato is delicious. A nice variety of flavors to choose from.

65. MAPS

8.9
64a Market Street (Middle Street), Portland, ME
Bar · Downtown Portland · 6 tips and reviews

Celeste M.Celeste Morrison: Good local beer selection and get the carrot cake if they have it!

66. The Jewel Box

8.3
644 Congress St (Park St.), Portland, ME
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Portland · 10 tips and reviews

LaurenLauren: "Strong craft cocktails. The Crack Pop is to die for! It's a speakeasy, so: hard to find. It's the door between Etian Lingerie and the fitness center."

67. The Shop - Raw Bar & Shellfish Market

9.1
123 Washington Ave, Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · East End · 13 tips and reviews

Laura P.Laura Phan: Oysters, oysters, and more oysters. We couldn’t get enough....all so fresh and sweet.

68. Rose Foods

9.1
428 Forest Ave, Portland, ME
Bagel Shop · 13 tips and reviews

Chelsea P.Chelsea Peterson: The everything bagels were PERFECT in every way.