Eats and Treats
Pizza
Wood fired pizzas with organic ingredients and free-range meats made in traditional clay ovens. If you are craving pizza this is the place to go. Enjoy a slice while sitting outside on their deck which sits above the water.
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Flatbread Company
72 Commercial StWood fired pizzas with organic ingredients and free-range meats made in traditional clay ovens. If you are craving pizza this is the place to go. Enjoy a slice while sitting outside on their deck which sits above the water.
A delicious local joint with unique pizza combinations which are made for meat and veggie lovers alike. If you like thin crust pizza, then this is the place for you! Plus they have multiple locations in Portland which makes it easy to find one close by.
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OTTO
576 Congress StA delicious local joint with unique pizza combinations which are made for meat and veggie lovers alike. If you like thin crust pizza, then this is the place for you! Plus they have multiple locations in Portland which makes it easy to find one close by.
This is a warm, low-key restaurant serving Italian fare from pasta to wood-oven pies & veggies. Plus it has a full bar.
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Lazzari
618 Congress StThis is a warm, low-key restaurant serving Italian fare from pasta to wood-oven pies & veggies. Plus it has a full bar.
A staple in Portland, these are some of the best pies Maine has to offer. They are known for their flavored crusts, from basil or beer to gluten-free. Check out one of their multiple locations!
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Portland Pie Co. Portland
51 York StA staple in Portland, these are some of the best pies Maine has to offer. They are known for their flavored crusts, from basil or beer to gluten-free. Check out one of their multiple locations!
Seafood
Where the locals go for the best seafood. This restaurant is right on the water and most nights will have live music. Open during the summer months it's a can't miss if you are craving some local seafood at a very decent price.
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Portland Lobster Co
180 Commercial StWhere the locals go for the best seafood. This restaurant is right on the water and most nights will have live music. Open during the summer months it's a can't miss if you are craving some local seafood at a very decent price.
If you want seafood and insta worthy pictures, this is the place for you. Located in the heart of the Old Port, Highroller serves up delicious food and a great aesthetic. They also have a nice outdoor space if inside gets a little crowded!
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The Highroller Lobster Co
104 Exchange StIf you want seafood and insta worthy pictures, this is the place for you. Located in the heart of the Old Port, Highroller serves up delicious food and a great aesthetic. They also have a nice outdoor space if inside gets a little crowded!
Laid-back, rustic, and serving up stunning water views, Luke's is a can't miss. While it can be a little pricey, they serve up seafood plates plus lobster specials that are simply worth it. Plus you can get drinks at the bar and take in the views.
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Luke's Lobster Portland Pier
60 Portland PierLaid-back, rustic, and serving up stunning water views, Luke's is a can't miss. While it can be a little pricey, they serve up seafood plates plus lobster specials that are simply worth it. Plus you can get drinks at the bar and take in the views.
This place is small, but it's always busy - especially during the summer months. There is a reason for that! This place serves up great seafood including, you guessed it, oysters! Check out their raw bar and other seafood specials.
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Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StThis place is small, but it's always busy - especially during the summer months. There is a reason for that! This place serves up great seafood including, you guessed it, oysters! Check out their raw bar and other seafood specials.
While it has the appearance of a dive, this is a hidden gem. Visited by locals and tourists alike they serve up some great seafood on the water.
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Js Oyster
5 Portland PierWhile it has the appearance of a dive, this is a hidden gem. Visited by locals and tourists alike they serve up some great seafood on the water.
A little pricier, but the food is some of the best. Located on the water, you can get anything from a popover to a fully steamed lobster. If you are looking for a great date night spot that isn't quite fine dining this is a great spot.
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Boone's Fish House & Oyster Room
86 Commercial StA little pricier, but the food is some of the best. Located on the water, you can get anything from a popover to a fully steamed lobster. If you are looking for a great date night spot that isn't quite fine dining this is a great spot.
Fine Dining
If you like seafood and are looking for a romantic date night, this is one of the best options. Situated on the water, take in the views as you eat some of the best food Portland has to offer. My personal favorite here is the scallops!
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Scales
68 Commercial StIf you like seafood and are looking for a romantic date night, this is one of the best options. Situated on the water, take in the views as you eat some of the best food Portland has to offer. My personal favorite here is the scallops!
Located one block from the waterfront in Portland's Old Port District, Fore Street is a rustic spot with a wood-fire grill that lends smoky flavors to upscale American fare. Think intimate fine dining with food that you won't be able to stop talking about after.
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Fore Street Restaurant
288 Fore StLocated one block from the waterfront in Portland's Old Port District, Fore Street is a rustic spot with a wood-fire grill that lends smoky flavors to upscale American fare. Think intimate fine dining with food that you won't be able to stop talking about after.
Street & Co. is one of my absolute favorites for date night. However, this is a seafood only restaurant. So if you do not like seafood unfortunately this place is not for you. The food here is to die for and their tuna bolognaise is some of the best bolognaise you will have. A close second favorite for me is their scallops.
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Street & Co
33 Wharf StStreet & Co. is one of my absolute favorites for date night. However, this is a seafood only restaurant. So if you do not like seafood unfortunately this place is not for you. The food here is to die for and their tuna bolognaise is some of the best bolognaise you will have. A close second favorite for me is their scallops.
Via Vecchia has quickly become one of Portland's hot spots. Not only is the food good but it is a total vibe throughout. From the huge round bar to the stunningly intimate tables, locals and tourists can't stop going. Food portions are a little on the smaller side, but the food is still delicious and unique.
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ViA VECCHiA
10 Dana StreetVia Vecchia has quickly become one of Portland's hot spots. Not only is the food good but it is a total vibe throughout. From the huge round bar to the stunningly intimate tables, locals and tourists can't stop going. Food portions are a little on the smaller side, but the food is still delicious and unique.
This is an intimate farm-to-table restaurant presenting contemporary takes on classic Genovese cuisine. All of that to say they have really good homemade pasta that can't be beat!
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Solo Italiano
100 Commercial StThis is an intimate farm-to-table restaurant presenting contemporary takes on classic Genovese cuisine. All of that to say they have really good homemade pasta that can't be beat!
This one is for all the meat lovers out there. This is a steakhouse that is set in a cozy candlelit setting. The steaks are juicy and the drinks are boozy.
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Timber Steakhouse
106 Exchange StThis one is for all the meat lovers out there. This is a steakhouse that is set in a cozy candlelit setting. The steaks are juicy and the drinks are boozy.
Central provisions is an eclectic restaurant that serves small plates and cocktails. They are set in a rustic, brick-walled building in the heart of the Old Port. The food is delicious and they offer brunch and lunch options!
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Central Provisions
414 Fore StCentral provisions is an eclectic restaurant that serves small plates and cocktails. They are set in a rustic, brick-walled building in the heart of the Old Port. The food is delicious and they offer brunch and lunch options!
Brunch/Breakfast
A Spanish restaurant that serves tapas, paella, and other cuisine and drinks in an eclectic setting full of local art. Parking can be tricky, but there is a lot behind the restaurant. This is a local's favorite brunch, lunch or dinner!
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Local 188
685 Congress StA Spanish restaurant that serves tapas, paella, and other cuisine and drinks in an eclectic setting full of local art. Parking can be tricky, but there is a lot behind the restaurant. This is a local's favorite brunch, lunch or dinner!
Probably my favorite brunch spot in Portland. Eggs benedict and mimosas star on the daily brunch menu at this local meeting spot. A cozy café with great food. Beware though they do not take reservations and the wait is generally long. We recommend getting there early. Also try the waffles and cinnamon pancakes!
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Bayside American Cafe
98 Portland StProbably my favorite brunch spot in Portland. Eggs benedict and mimosas star on the daily brunch menu at this local meeting spot. A cozy café with great food. Beware though they do not take reservations and the wait is generally long. We recommend getting there early. Also try the waffles and cinnamon pancakes!
Within walking distance to the apartment, they have delicious bagels and breakfast sandwiches! It's an Oakdale neighborhood gem. Rose Foods is currently takeout only. Either call your order in ahead of time or walk up to their takeout window.
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Rose Foods
428 Forest AveWithin walking distance to the apartment, they have delicious bagels and breakfast sandwiches! It's an Oakdale neighborhood gem. Rose Foods is currently takeout only. Either call your order in ahead of time or walk up to their takeout window.
Sinful kitchen has one of those brunches that just hits after a night out drinking. The food is delicious and filling, plus the environment is comfy/cozy.
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The Sinful Kitchen
952 Brighton AveSinful kitchen has one of those brunches that just hits after a night out drinking. The food is delicious and filling, plus the environment is comfy/cozy.
One of my favorite brunch spots, Artemisia can't be missed. It is a small space so it may be a bit of a wait if they are busy (spoiler: they usually are). But the food is so good it's worth waiting for.
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Artemisia Cafe
61 Pleasant StOne of my favorite brunch spots, Artemisia can't be missed. It is a small space so it may be a bit of a wait if they are busy (spoiler: they usually are). But the food is so good it's worth waiting for.
The Front Room serves up more than just a tasty brunch, they also have great lunch and dinner options (in fact all the rooms do - corner room and grill room). But they are a local's favorite for brunch.
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The Front Room
73 Congress StThe Front Room serves up more than just a tasty brunch, they also have great lunch and dinner options (in fact all the rooms do - corner room and grill room). But they are a local's favorite for brunch.
Hot Suppa is one of those places that you could eat every meal at - it's just that good. Their brunch is top notch and a true hidden gem.
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Hot Suppa
703 Congress StHot Suppa is one of those places that you could eat every meal at - it's just that good. Their brunch is top notch and a true hidden gem.
Tandem is popular, and for a good reason. They make breakfast sandwich's on homemade biscuits with a special ingredient. It's so good that when you drive by on the weekend the place will likely be packed!
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The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring StTandem is popular, and for a good reason. They make breakfast sandwich's on homemade biscuits with a special ingredient. It's so good that when you drive by on the weekend the place will likely be packed!
There is so much I could say about Scratch! This is one of our absolute favorite grab and go spots. It is right next to Willard Beach so we will often grab a bagel or sweet treat and then walk to the beach.
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Scratch Baking Co
416 Preble StThere is so much I could say about Scratch! This is one of our absolute favorite grab and go spots. It is right next to Willard Beach so we will often grab a bagel or sweet treat and then walk to the beach.
Tacos
Could I eat everyday at Bird & Co.? Yes, yes I could. We love Bird & Co. so much we hired them to cater our wedding! It is right in our neighborhood and an easy walk from the apartment. They serve up a mean taco and try a choco taco for dessert!
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Bird & Co.
539 Deering AveCould I eat everyday at Bird & Co.? Yes, yes I could. We love Bird & Co. so much we hired them to cater our wedding! It is right in our neighborhood and an easy walk from the apartment. They serve up a mean taco and try a choco taco for dessert!
El Rayo is a cool Mexican hangout with outdoor tables and playful décor serving tacos, burritos & everyone's favorite - margaritas.
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El Rayo Taqueria
245 US-1El Rayo is a cool Mexican hangout with outdoor tables and playful décor serving tacos, burritos & everyone's favorite - margaritas.
Taco Escobar is a whole vibe. With the chili pepper lights that cover the ceiling to the many different margaritas. The food is great. It is a rather small and cozy space so maybe try to beat the dinner rush there!
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Taco Escobarr
548 Congress StTaco Escobar is a whole vibe. With the chili pepper lights that cover the ceiling to the many different margaritas. The food is great. It is a rather small and cozy space so maybe try to beat the dinner rush there!
The Mexican place that keeps on giving. There is a reason that locals love this place. The outdoor space is large, they have heaters, multiple deck levels, and fun lights. Plus the food is amazing.
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Terlingua
40 Washington AveThe Mexican place that keeps on giving. There is a reason that locals love this place. The outdoor space is large, they have heaters, multiple deck levels, and fun lights. Plus the food is amazing.
Sweet Treats
A down to earth bakery that serves up some delicious baked goods!
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Standard Baking Co
75 Commercial StA down to earth bakery that serves up some delicious baked goods!
Pies, cookies, pastries, and breads everything from here is absolutely delicious.
Two Fat Cats Bakery
195 Lancaster StPies, cookies, pastries, and breads everything from here is absolutely delicious.
This is a Portland staple. They serve donuts made out of potatoes! Because of that they are very filling!
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The Holy Donut
194 Park AveThis is a Portland staple. They serve donuts made out of potatoes! Because of that they are very filling!
Hifi is one of those places I could grab a donut from every morning. You must try the Crueller if you go - its a light fluffy donut! They also make a great breakfast sandwich.
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Hifi Donuts
30 City CenterHifi is one of those places I could grab a donut from every morning. You must try the Crueller if you go - its a light fluffy donut! They also make a great breakfast sandwich.
Located in the Old Port (with other locations as well), Beal's is our favorite ice cream spot. Stop in as you wander through the Old Port and enjoy the ice cold goodness.
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Beals Old Fashioned Ice Cream
18 Veranda StLocated in the Old Port (with other locations as well), Beal's is our favorite ice cream spot. Stop in as you wander through the Old Port and enjoy the ice cold goodness.