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  • People also say (53 tips):

    • Margaret M.
      Margaret Myers: "I'm in love with Green Elephant! Crispy wontons, hot and spicy soy sticks, spicy vegetable medley, and peanut curry are all top notch. Baked goods okay, sorbet standard, yummy chocolate mousse pie."
  • 9.1

    Fort Allen Park

    Scenic Lookout Eastern Promenade Portland, ME

    People also say (14 tips):

    • Erik C.
      Erik Cintron: "This is just a fairly new built place. Has a 9/11 Memorial, gazebo, and just beautiful views of the north Atlantic ocean. U can picnic, beautiful houses to look at parking is decent. Just take a seat"
  • 9.1

    The Portland Hunt + Alpine Club

    Cocktail Bar 75 Market St Portland, ME

    People also say (47 tips):

    • Epicurious
      Epicurious: "At first it's a bit shocking to stumble upon this incredible ode to Scandinavia in the middle of Maine. But it does exist-house-made aquavit, boards of delicious smørrebrød, & mounds of pickled fish."
  • 9.1

    Blyth & Burrows

    Cocktail Bar 26 Exchange St Portland, ME

    People also say (16 tips):

    • Alan M.
      Alan Mooiman: "Creative drinks, fantastic atmosphere- from the visuals to the music. The owners put in a lot of effort into making this an amazing new bar in town that feels like a NYC bar without being pretentious."
  • 9.2

    Bard Coffee

    Coffee Shop 185 Middle St Portland, ME

    People also say (108 tips):

    • Christoph B.
      Christoph B.: "Serious coffee place with trained baristas and great selection of pour over coffee. They primarily use Kalita Wave for pour over which creates a very pleasant, smooth coffee. Highly recommended."
  • 8.9

    Speckled Ax

    Coffee Shop 567 Congress St Portland, ME

    People also say (35 tips):

    • Daniel S.
      Daniel Santos: "Siphon coffee is so interesting. It's a novel way to brew a good cup of coffee. The atmosphere is a very rustic play on the "Speckled Axe" nomer. I also need to try Fruity Pebbles milk!"

People are talking about these places in Downtown Portland:

  • 9.0

    Highroller Lobster Co

    Seafood Restaurant 104 Exchange St Portland, ME

    People also say (31 tips):

    • Anastasia B.
      Anastasia Belozertseva: "Solid choice for a lobster roll! There was a bit of a wait, but service was quick. Loved customization with my roll- I got avocado on top + pineapple mayo. Old bay seasons on the fries for the win!"
    • Jonathan R.
      Jonathan R: "Lobster rolls are generous but the bread wasn't our favorite. You need to order the fried lobster tail aka a lobster corn dog! So good and decadent dipped in butter!!"
  • 9.1

    Boda

    Thai Restaurant 645 Congress St Portland, ME

    People also say (61 tips):

    • Al S.
      Al S: "I was blown away by the unique and inspired Thai food here. Every dish we tried was exceptional. It's also very vegetarian/vegan friendly. (You're a damn fool if you don't try the sticky rice ball.)"
    • alex l.
      alex lapa: "Sundays and Wednesdays after 9:30 go for the half off late night menu. Prince Edward Mussels, crispy squid, quail eggs and Thai chicken wings are all awesome small plates."
  • 9.0

    Fore Street

    New American Restaurant 288 Fore St Portland, ME

    People also say (116 tips):

    • Claire E.
      Claire Evanoff: "This place is heaven. Reservations fill up early but do what I did - stop by when they open and grab one of their walk-in slots. Then have a drink at North Point or Portland Hunt + Alpine Club. 💣"
    • Osman J.
      Osman Javed: "Squash ravioli and black bass were amazingly clean yet flavorful. The chicken was perfectly cooked with just the right amount of char. Chilled seafood platter was a great starter. Staff was amazing"

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