Portland
What Are You Looking For
Restaurants
Restaurant Rating System
5 Star-A true destination restaurant known for memorable food
4 Star-An excellent food stop of very high quality.
3 Star-Good solid choice for a nice meal.
Steve's Quick Picks
Restaurant
Local Press
Back Bay Grill
Micucci Grocery
Eventide Oyster
Red’s Dairy Freeze
Highroller Lobster
Standard Baking Co
Central Provisions
Tandom Coffee & Bakery
Blyth & Burrows
Gelato Fiasco
Flatbread Co
Wilson County Barbeque
Duckfat
Fore Street
Empire Chinese Kitchen
Otto Pizza
Crispy Gai
Boda
Honey Paw
Bayside American Cafe
Taj Indian
Rating 1-5 Scale
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Full Restaurant Details Below
Attractions
Name
Type of Attraction
Rating on 1-5 Scale
Address
Phone Number
Web Site or Facebook
Old Port District
historic district
5
bordered by Franklin & Commercial Streets
207/772-6828
L.L. Bean Campus & Factory Outlet Store (outlet across the street from campus)
retail stores
5
95 Main St Freeport ME
877/755-2326
All Area Restaurants With Details
Restaurant
Rating On 1-5 Scale
Price Category
Type Of Cuisine
Address
Phone
Menu Favorite
Location Within State
Website
Red’s Dairy Freeze
5
inexpensive
ice cream/yogurt
167 Cottage Rd South South Portland ME
207/799-7506
large dole whip (different flavors)
chocolate & vanilla swirl soft serve w/crunch coat
peanut butter shake
frozen lemonade
english toffee soft serve
butterscotch sundae
hot fudge sundae
warm peanut butter sauce
cake batter cone
nor’easter
strawberry ice cream
s coast
Duckfat
5
moderate
american
43 Middle St
207/774-8080
large belgian duckfat fries w/dipping sauces
oaxacan brisket panini
orange scented churro chunks
truffle fries
duck confit
smoked turkey
duckfat banh mi
charcuterie board
tomato fennel soup
cubano
s coast
Standard Baking Co
5
inexpensive
bakery
75 Commercial St
207/773-2112
croissants
pains au chocolat/country boule
raisin pecan loaf
pain au levain
sticky morning buns
s coast
Otto Pizza
4
moderate
pizza
576 Congress Ave
207/358-7090
mashed potato bacon & scallion pizza
mushroom & cauliflower pizza
3 cheese tortellini
squash pizza w/carmalized cranberries
sausage & vidalia onion
pulled pork & mango
four cheese pizza
sw border
Central Provisions
4
moderate
american
414 Fore St
207/805-1085
lobster toast
suckling pig
punch bowl
arancini
chicken bo ssam
mackeral w/cherry jus
spicy beef salad
s coast
Eventide Oyster
5
moderate
seafood
86 Middle St
207/774-8538
brown butter lobster roll
horseradish or kimchi ice on fresh oysters
fried oyster bun
broiled winter point jumbo oyster
crab roll
stuffed lobster
lobster puffs
citizen cider tulsi
s coast
Mi Sen Noodle Bar
4
moderate
asian
630 Congress
207/747-4838
crab rangoon
chive cakes
num daeng w/beef
quay jub soup
green curry
shu mai
pork gyoza
s coast
Back Bay Grill
5
expensive
american
65 Portland St
207/772-8833
crab cake
lamb two ways
beef tartare
creme brulee
lavender duck
foie gras
rutabaga soup
s coast
Empire Chinese Kitchen
4
moderate
chinese
575 Congress St
207/747-5063
dim sum
duck buns
lobster rangoon
wonton soup
garlic green beans
lobster dumplings
green beans
s coast
Taj Indian
4
moderate
indian
200 Gorham Rd
207/828-6677
lunch buffet
dosa
coconut chutney
malai kofta curry
butter chicken
chicken or paneer tikka masala
saag paneer
gobi manchurian
lamb or goat curry
taj grill
s coast
Street & Co
4
expensive
seafood
33 Wharf St
207/775-0887
lobster fra diavolo for 2
scallops
oysters
lobster bread pudding
calamari linguine
s coast
Gelato Fiasco
5
inexpensive
gelato
425 Fore St
207/699-4314
chocolate carmel sea salt
strawberry balsamic
sweet resurgam
blueberry
dark chocolate noir
blood orange
mango
s coast
Holy Donut
4
inexpensive
donuts
7 Exchange St
207/775-7776
dark chocolate sea salt potato donuts
maple bacon
blueberry
sweet potato ginger
triple berry
cheddar bacon
allen’s coffee brandy
s coast
Hot Suppa
4
moderate
southern
703 Congress St
207/871-5005
pecan waffle
corned beef hash
mother clucker
fried green tomato eggs benedict
catfish tacos
buttermilk pie
s coast
Local Press
5
inexpensive
american
276 Woodford St
207/773-0039
orchard turkey or beacon street panini
big o
chipotle corn chowder
thankgiving sandwich(fridays)
chocolate banana peanut butter shake
bruschetta
buttermilk pie
s coast
Highroller Lobster
4
moderate
seafood
104 Exchange St
207/563-1623
lobster roll w/lobster ghee
fries w/curried ketchup or lime mayo
lobby pop
malibu rum whoppie pie
lobster grilled cheese
lobster taco
surf & turf burger
charred pineapple mayo
s coast
Micucci Grocery
4
inexpensive
italian
45 Indian St
207/775-1854
luna bread
sicilian pizza
muffuletta
tiramisu
limoncello marscapone torte
s coast
Bayside American Cafe
4
moderate
american
98 Portland St
207/774-0005
cinnamon bun pancake
lemon blueberry french toast
huevos rancheros
lobster benedict
louisiana bayou benedict
s coast
Gorgeous Gelato
4
inexpensive
gelato
434 Fore St
207/699-4309
pistachio
hazelnut
dark chocolate
whiskey chocolate
panna cotta caramel
strawberry sorbet
s coast
Tandem Coffee & Bakery
4
moderate
bakery
742 Congress
207/805-1887
sticky bun
everything scone
loaded biscuit
curry goat cheese quiche
cinnamon roll
jam
breakfast egg & cheese biscuit w/greens
s coast
Blyth & Burrows
5
moderate
tapas
26 Exchange St
207/406-2920
goat cheese & honey appetizer
fish cakes
meat & cheese plate
pretzels
mussels
onion jam
tom yum punch
birds of paradise cocktail
s coast
Union
4
moderate
american
390 Congress St (at The Press Hotel)
207/808-8700
eggs benedict
crab pasta
hanger steak
smoked salmon tartine
pot roast
pork belly BLT
lobster roll
mushroom toast
scallops
french toast
red flannel hash
s coast
Honey Paw
4
moderate
asian
78 Middle St
207/774-8538
smoked lamb khao soi
lobster toast
fried chicken
wings
lobster wontons
pork & clam mee goreng
charred cabbage
wonton noodle soup
yaki soba
pork bao
seafood sui mai
nam khao
honey comb soft serve
s coast
EVO Kitchen
4
expensive
tapas
443 Fore St
207/358-7830
lamb loin
lobster pasta
skordalia
baba ganoush
squid
prawns
crab falafel
pork shoulder shawarma
hummus
mussels
duck breast
short rib
s coast
Isa Bistro
4
moderate
american
79 Portland St
207/808-8533
eggplant lasagna
eggs benedict
salt cod fritters
lobster tacos
pork chop
lamb sliders
lamb sandwich
baked eggs
rabbit
bistro steak
croque madame
heirloom tomato appetizer
s coast
Flatbread Co
4
moderate
american
72 Commercial St #5
207/772-8777
casco bay community flatbread
pepperoni & mushroom flatbread
sausage & carmelized onions
southwest chicken
jays heart
pe flatbread
house salad
brownie ala mode
s coast
Wilson County Barbeque
4
moderate
barbeque
82 Hanover St
207/956-7788
fried chicken
pulled pork
fried chicken sandwich
baby back ribs
collard greens
fried pickles
fried shrimp po boy
biscuits
baked beans
s coast
Crispy Gai
4
moderate
chicken/thai
90 Exchange St
207/536-1017
fried chicken
sichuan wings
fried chicken sandwich
red curry wings
cabbage salad
fried rice
pork or lamb skewers
pad see ew
pad krapow gai
fried cauliflower
s coast
Clayton’s Cafe
4
moderate
american
447 Rt 1 Yarmouth ME
207/846-1117
great chicken salad
roast beef
breakfast sandwiches
crab cake sandwich
curried chicken salad wrap
turkey blt
lemon chicken
roma sandwich
roasted pepper & corn soup
broccoli cheese & bacon soup
lemon aioli condiment
s coast
Fore Street
4
expensive
american
288 Fore Street
207/775-2717
hanger steak
halibut
dry rubbed pork loin
whole bass
smoked seafood platter
roast chicken
scallops
parsnips
squash puree
s coast
Dina’s Cuisine
4
moderate
greek
845R Forest Ave
207/956-7211
gyro
eggplant salad
chicken shawarma plate
lamb kufta plate
baklava
tzatziki sauce
spicy baba ganoush
zataar hummus
makdous
flatbread
muhammara
s coast
Empire Chinese Kitchen
4
moderate
chinese
575 Congress St
207/747-5063
shanghai soup dumplings
bacon fried rice
peking duck buns
spicy pork belly buns
egg rolls
honey walnut shrimp
lobster rangoon
steamed pork buns
orange beef
beef & broad noodles
spring rolls
s coast
Taco The Town
4
inexpensive
mexican
205 Maine St Brunswick ME
207/838-8226
breakfast torta
fish tacos
pork tacos
chicken tacos
quesadilla
chicken burrito
guacamole
s coast
Boda
4
moderate
asian
671 Congress St
207/347-7557
woon sen pad thai
pork belly or beef skewers
crispy squid
pad kee mao
beef pangeng
spicy thai wings
s coast