Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Portland

Jason K. • October 9, 2012Brown butter lobster roll, rare lobster tail, Norumbega oysters, roasted jumbo oysters, and fried oyster bun. Also, killer cocktails: old fashioned and celery gimlet.

Dan • October 2, 2019Easily best coffee shop in Portland. Best coffee and amazing bakery and breakfast items (biscuits, banana bread, etc).

Sarah • March 3, 2019Amazing cocktails! Had a bees knees with bar hill gin. Plus dollar oysters at happy hour can’t be beat! Awesome location and space.

Sharon G. • February 24, 2019The service is exceptional. The food is great. The house margaritas, collard greens, rosado beans, ribs, cornbread, etc. everything is good

Mandy K. • November 6, 2014Everything is hood here and everything is vegan (or can be made so)! Great servers, excellent wine, food, and dessert. This is one of my favorite places in Portland!

Margaret M. • March 16, 2014The cinnamon sugar donut is secretly (not marked, but they of course tell you) vegan! And delicious. I dream about that donut.

Tim L. • March 24, 2016Best 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!

Brian C. • May 28, 2016I like how the bread ingredients list specifies "Freshly Ground Whole Wheat" - admiring from afar, will go next time in PDX

Edgardo B. • April 24A hidden gem! The artisanal coffee selection is unparalleled, and the baristas are true coffee connoisseurs. A must-visit for any coffee enthusiast.

Cole K. • September 29, 2020Falls more on the Montreal side of the bagel spectrum than New York, with a crispy crust, but undeniably delicious. I liked the Classic Nova. Oh, and absolutely the most charming space. Buy a shirt.

Portland Old Port • April 15, 2013The fun and friendly scoopers are happy to let you sample as many flavors as you want. Try Portland's signature flavor, Sweet Resurgam!

Custom Home C. • December 4, 2016Love it here. Great food, healthy options, but always super busy.

Dave P. • September 11, 2011There 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

Clay R. • March 20, 2022The lobster roll was fantastic! So was the red snapper (hot dog y’all) and the burger my wife got. The staff was super friendly. Will come again the next time I’m in Portland.

Evan M. • March 20, 2014You simply can't go wrong. Try anything... And everything.

Aiyana S. • June 24, 2011For two share a salad,small flatbread&you'll have room for dessert! The specials are allways amazing.

Heather Z. • June 27, 2014Arguably the best in Portland. Don't miss it!!

Greg G. • September 8, 2014Worth the wait. Get the poutine. Then get the duck confit panini. Doughnut holes (cooked in duck fat, of course) with cinnamon sugar were great. Original Milkshake. Local beers.

Portland Old Port • April 16, 2013Sit outside on the garden patio and watch the birds play in the fountain. Friendly service, fair prices and a huge selection of rolls and sashimi. Try the avocado salad and the Yosaku roll.

Bon • August 30, 2019Great Maine oyster selection and also tinned Spanish 🐟🐟🐟. Can’t beat $1.50/oyster.

Charlie • July 7, 2011I highly recommend Fire Street. The food is really good! This restaurant is by far one of Portland's best! I thoroughly enjoyed my dining experience here!

Erik C. • August 29, 2018Trendy low light speakeasy. With 2 ways of entry. It’s hidden behind a bookcase. Good strong drinks. Good looking people. With fairly priced drinks.

Jennifer R. • March 11, 2014Go for the green light.. All the way!!

Dan • October 5, 2019Best cocktail bar in Portland. Get the famous popcorn to go with your drinks

Brian C. • July 27, 2015Delicious meal. Panisse, Seared Scallop with Pork Belly, and "Snickers" for dessert. Super accommodating with an 11mo old too!

Devin R. • February 20, 2015This is one of the few bars in Portland where I recommend NOT trying a local beer but instead learning about some of the amazing ones they have from around the world.

Cait S. • November 29, 2017Great bar in downtown Portland. The bartender had a great recommendation for mw@our of their extensive beer/tap list. They have outdoor seating where they also have live music every night.

Portland Old Port • July 30, 2013Take your time and enjoy this cozy spot. Grab a seat outside on a warm night or sit at the bar to watch your food prepared. Try a carafe of sake sangria, a few skewers and the brussels sprouts. Yum!

Missy • August 16, 2012BEST COFFEE IN PORTLAND. Try the espresso w/milk and caramel (from Scratch Baking Co!)

Amaury J. • August 8, 2022Best Italian food in town.