Guidebook for Portland’s East End
Food Scene
Popular neighborhood eatery. Known for a great brunch. If you go on Sunday, get there early to avoid the lines! You may see us there.
108 locals recommend
The Front Room
73 Congress StPopular neighborhood eatery. Known for a great brunch. If you go on Sunday, get there early to avoid the lines! You may see us there.
Scales
68 Commercial StA seafood lovers heaven! Great raw bar.
A legend in the making. Wildly popular, so try to go during off-peak times. You'll still have to wait in line.
272 locals recommend
Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StA legend in the making. Wildly popular, so try to go during off-peak times. You'll still have to wait in line.
Duckfat
43 Middle StBe prepared for a wait...but worth it!
Our favorite local coffee shop. We offer their "Rebel Blend" coffee in our Airbnb units. A portion of the proceeds support local artists through the "Community Art Fund"
100 locals recommend
Coffee By Design
43 Washington AveOur favorite local coffee shop. We offer their "Rebel Blend" coffee in our Airbnb units. A portion of the proceeds support local artists through the "Community Art Fund"
Our go-to local restaurant. Chef-owned and consistently excellent, they specialize in locally-sourced produce and meats.
74 locals recommend
Blue Spoon
5 Congress StOur go-to local restaurant. Chef-owned and consistently excellent, they specialize in locally-sourced produce and meats.
Amazing breads & pastries. The best baguette in town, and my favorite - the ham & cheese croissant, made with prosciutto and asiago.
114 locals recommend
Standard Baking Co
75 Commercial StAmazing breads & pastries. The best baguette in town, and my favorite - the ham & cheese croissant, made with prosciutto and asiago.
Rosemont is a small local grocery store that has a great selection of wines, breads, prepared foods and local produce.
223 locals recommend
Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine StRosemont is a small local grocery store that has a great selection of wines, breads, prepared foods and local produce.
Forage Market
123 Washington AveWood-fired bagels? Yes, please!
Shopping
A great Italian grocery store with a good wine selection. At lunchtime, try the "Sicilian Slab!"
41 locals recommend
Micucci Grocery Store
45 India StA great Italian grocery store with a good wine selection. At lunchtime, try the "Sicilian Slab!"
Sightseeing
Portland Observatory
138 Congress StBreathtaking views. Open seasonally.
A great way to get out on the water and explore some of the islands of Casco Bay
140 locals recommend
Casco Bay Lines station
A great way to get out on the water and explore some of the islands of Casco Bay
Parks & Nature
68 acres of amazing ocean views, miles of trails and the East End beach.
251 locals recommend
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern Promenade68 acres of amazing ocean views, miles of trails and the East End beach.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Portland has an extensive trail system
Check out trails.org to explore more than 70 miles of the Portland trails network. Our place is steps away from the Eastern Prom Trail.