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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
Cheese Iron
Bite Into Maine
Isa Bistro
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Type of Attraction
Rating on 1-5 Scale
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Phone Number
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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
5
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
Cheese Iron
5
moderate
cheese shop/deli
200 US Rte 1 #300 Scarborough ME (south of Portland)
207/883-4057
grilled cheese
guanciale
bresaola
lioni latticini burrata
stollen bread
meatball sub
tci italian sandwich
ham & brie
cubano
lentil salad
s coast
Bite Into Maine
5
moderate
lobster
31 Diamond St
207/289-6142
great lobster roll
clam chowder
lobster bisque
lobster BLT
lobster grilled mac n cheese sandwich
s coast