Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Speckled Ax
567 Congress StThere's stiff competition, but this is our favorite coffee bean.
East Ender
47 Middle StDon't want to wait in line at Duck Fat?
The Honey Paw
78 Middle StDon't want to wait in line for Eventide?
Quality baked goods, sandwiches, quick breakfast with seating.
30 locals recommend
Big Sky Bread Company
536 Deering AveQuality baked goods, sandwiches, quick breakfast with seating.
Even if you just love coffee (and not the feline theme) you will be pleased with this cafe that stands within a short walking distance from our home! Tasty pastries, breakfast sandwiches, smoothies and soups, too.
21 locals recommend
Rwanda Bean at Deering Center
463 Stevens AveEven if you just love coffee (and not the feline theme) you will be pleased with this cafe that stands within a short walking distance from our home! Tasty pastries, breakfast sandwiches, smoothies and soups, too.
Awesome food and drinks within walking distance! We recommend calling ahead, as they fill up often. Make a reservation to sit outside if weather permits.
27 locals recommend
The Treehouse
484 Stevens AveAwesome food and drinks within walking distance! We recommend calling ahead, as they fill up often. Make a reservation to sit outside if weather permits.
Quality dining at nearby Woodford's Corner. An excellent meal without the need to trek downtown.
51 locals recommend
Woodford Food & Beverage
660 Forest AveQuality dining at nearby Woodford's Corner. An excellent meal without the need to trek downtown.
Tipo Restaurant
182 Ocean AveAnother nearby gem. Wonderful small plates Italian food.
This is as good as nice restaurants get. You'll need to make a reservation to get in!
92 locals recommend
Fore Street Restaurant
288 Fore StThis is as good as nice restaurants get. You'll need to make a reservation to get in!
You've probably seen this place on lists. Believe the hype! Also, prepare for a wait. Get there before you're hungry and walk around until there's a table available.
272 locals recommend
Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StYou've probably seen this place on lists. Believe the hype! Also, prepare for a wait. Get there before you're hungry and walk around until there's a table available.
Duckfat
43 Middle StYum. Rich, extravagant and cozy. Popular, too, so it'll be a wait.
An excellent combination of fine local dining with a larger than average layout and a more relaxed vibe. We often take groups here. It's a bit easier to get in, but it's probably worth calling ahead if you're inclined.
142 locals recommend
Local 188
685 Congress StAn excellent combination of fine local dining with a larger than average layout and a more relaxed vibe. We often take groups here. It's a bit easier to get in, but it's probably worth calling ahead if you're inclined.
Tiny little place that tops the sushi charts in a several hundred mile radius.
34 locals recommend
Miyake
468 Fore StTiny little place that tops the sushi charts in a several hundred mile radius.
Pai Men Miyake
188 State StAwesome variety, delicious, hip and casual.
Sometimes you need a big ol' burger and some bacon dusted fries. Afterward, you can walk it off up and down Congress Street.
53 locals recommend
Nosh Kitchen Bar
551 Congress StSometimes you need a big ol' burger and some bacon dusted fries. Afterward, you can walk it off up and down Congress Street.
The Lobster Shack at Two Lights
225 Two Lights RdPanoramic sea views! Classic fish fry joint.
The truck in the park has some of our favorite lobster rolls in town. Enjoy it with the view! Maybe try a Moxie?
44 locals recommend
Bite into Maine
1000 Shore RdThe truck in the park has some of our favorite lobster rolls in town. Enjoy it with the view! Maybe try a Moxie?
The Highroller Lobster Co
104 Exchange StLegendary lobster roll.
Portland Lobster Co
180 Commercial StHappening spot. Great location. Tasty food.
Quick, cheap, delicious breakfast sandwiches. They sell a shockingly good assortment of beer and wine to go, as well.
64 locals recommend
Ohno Cafe
87 Brackett StQuick, cheap, delicious breakfast sandwiches. They sell a shockingly good assortment of beer and wine to go, as well.
Noble Barbecue
1706 Forest AveIncredible BBQ
Elsmere BBQ and Wood Grill
448 Cottage RdDrinks & Nightlife
The Great Lost Bear
540 Forest AveGreat spot for beers with a surprisingly robust food menu.
The Portland Hunt & Alpine Club
75 Market StGood drinks + small eats
The Jewel Box
644 Congress StFun and sophisticated spot that is a little hidden. Enjoy this gem!
Central Provisions
414 Fore StSmall plates and cocktails. Bustling!
Sightseeing
Bug Light Park
Lighthouse, park, and museum!
This large park has something for everyone, including a lighthouse! If you're there around mealtime and the Bite of Maine truck is open, you won't regret a lobster roll (unless you've already eaten lobster for every meal while in Maine).
229 locals recommend
Fort Williams Park
1000 Shore RdThis large park has something for everyone, including a lighthouse! If you're there around mealtime and the Bite of Maine truck is open, you won't regret a lobster roll (unless you've already eaten lobster for every meal while in Maine).
Beautiful views of the bay, and recreation of all kinds are located here.
251 locals recommend
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern PromenadeBeautiful views of the bay, and recreation of all kinds are located here.
Two Lights State Park
7 Tower DrMackworth Island State Park
U.S. 1Maine Audubon
20 Gilsland Farm RdWillard Beach
Higgins Beach
Parks & Nature
Jog or walk around the 4 mile path around the cove, or just a section!
38 locals recommend
Back Cove Trail
Back Cove TrailJog or walk around the 4 mile path around the cove, or just a section!
A local treasure, one of Baxter's many contributions to the local landscape.
22 locals recommend
Mayor Baxter Woods Park
555 Stevens AveA local treasure, one of Baxter's many contributions to the local landscape.
Bradbury Mountain State Park
528 Hallowell RdCoffee
You will want to order one of each and every pastry in the case. Some of the best coffee around, too. The line can sometimes wind out the door and through the parking lot, so have patience or show up silly early.
163 locals recommend
The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring StYou will want to order one of each and every pastry in the case. Some of the best coffee around, too. The line can sometimes wind out the door and through the parking lot, so have patience or show up silly early.
Fantastic pourover coffee. If you're into it, you'll want to take some whole beans home with you.
46 locals recommend
Speckled Ax
567 Congress StFantastic pourover coffee. If you're into it, you'll want to take some whole beans home with you.
Bard Coffee
185 Middle StExcellent coffee spot!
Good coffee, and a nice place to camp out for a bit if you need to put in some wifi time.
100 locals recommend
Coffee By Design
43 Washington AveGood coffee, and a nice place to camp out for a bit if you need to put in some wifi time.
Spacious spot well-positioned to start or end a walk around the Eastern Prom Trail.
37 locals recommend
Arabica Coffee House
2 Free StSpacious spot well-positioned to start or end a walk around the Eastern Prom Trail.
Breweries
This is the kind of place people line up early for the honor of taking home a limited can release.
102 locals recommend
Bissell Brothers
38 Resurgam PlThis is the kind of place people line up early for the honor of taking home a limited can release.
Maine Beer Company
525 US-1One of the best!
Allagash Brewing Company
50 Industrial WayThe almighty Allagash!
Lone Pine Brewing Company
219 Anderson StBull Jagger Brewing Company
1 Industrial WayRising Tide Brewing Company
103 Fox StBunker Brewing Company
17 Westfield StUrban Farm Fermentory
200 Anderson St