Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Awarded "World's best croissant" in 2012. But don't take their word for it...
114 locals recommend
Standard Baking Co
75 Commercial St Awarded "World's best croissant" in 2012. But don't take their word for it...
OTTO
576 Congress StThere are multiple Ottos in Portland. They are all great!
The Holy Donut
194 Park AveEpic. Donuts.
The Grill Room & Bar
84 Exchange StreetThe Front Room
73 Congress StThe Corner Room Italian Kitchen & Bar
110 Exchange StreetThe Great Lost Bear
540 Forest AveGreat bar. Great Food. Great Lost Bear.
Taco Trio
60 Ocean StBest Mexican in Maine.
Commercial Street
Commercial StreetNoble Barbecue
1706 Forest AveSalvage BBQ
919 Congress StThe Lobster Shack at Two Lights
225 Two Lights RdPai Men Miyake
188 State St
Miyake
468 Fore StDuckfat
43 Middle StFamous fries and milkshakes.
Artemisia Cafe
61 Pleasant StGREAT brunch!
Great pizza and beer. And a wonderful outdoor seating area on the water.
98 locals recommend
Flatbread Company
72 Commercial StGreat pizza and beer. And a wonderful outdoor seating area on the water.
Veranda Noodle Bar
14 Veranda StGorgeous Gelato
434 Fore StBest gelato in Maine - real Italian family!
Boda
671 Congress StFunky, modern Thai food. Great atmosphere.
Green Elephant
608 Congress StOne of the best vegan/vegetarian restaurants we've ever been to!
Tapas and drinks prepared so amazingly it's hard to put into words! This is our personal favorite in Portland. Be prepared to have a wait more often than not, BUT it's well worth it AND they will text you when your seat is ready so you can continue to enjoy the Old Port while you wait. Make this a priority if you're true foodie - you won't be disappointed. Sit at the food bar upstairs if you can (worth an extra wait) so you can watch the art in action!
145 locals recommend
Central Provisions
414 Fore StTapas and drinks prepared so amazingly it's hard to put into words! This is our personal favorite in Portland. Be prepared to have a wait more often than not, BUT it's well worth it AND they will text you when your seat is ready so you can continue to enjoy the Old Port while you wait. Make this a priority if you're true foodie - you won't be disappointed. Sit at the food bar upstairs if you can (worth an extra wait) so you can watch the art in action!
While it's not in Texas, the TexMex here is pretty fantastic! They just moved up the street and expanded their space. Wonderful vibe!
77 locals recommend
Terlingua
40 Washington AveWhile it's not in Texas, the TexMex here is pretty fantastic! They just moved up the street and expanded their space. Wonderful vibe!
Forage Market
123 Washington AveAmazing bagels and amazing space. Super unique and trendy!
Amazing coffee and they give proceeds to Rwandan coffee growers!
21 locals recommend
Rwanda Bean at Deering Center
463 Stevens AveAmazing coffee and they give proceeds to Rwandan coffee growers!
Jen: "My personal favorite for donuts."
Also Jen: "I love all donuts."
Super bougie donuts and breakfast sandwichs...seriously!
20 locals recommend
Hifi Donuts
30 City CenterJen: "My personal favorite for donuts."
Also Jen: "I love all donuts."
Super bougie donuts and breakfast sandwichs...seriously!
Drinks & Nightlife
Novare Res Bier Cafe
4 Canal PlazaAllagash Brewing Company
50 Industrial WayAustin Street Brewery
115 Fox StNosh Kitchen Bar
551 Congress StBar and food. Open late.
Portland House of Music and Events (HOME)
25 Temple StThe Porthole Restaurant & Pub
20 Custom House WharfRising Tide Brewing Company
103 Fox StSuper cool place to enjoy drinks made with local, small-batch spirits and great food. They have live music and fire pits too!
51 locals recommend
Maine Craft Distilling
123 Washington AveSuper cool place to enjoy drinks made with local, small-batch spirits and great food. They have live music and fire pits too!
Bow Street Beverage
495 Forest AveA great place to pick out a special beer or wine!
Definitive Brewing Company
35 Industrial WayGreat IPAs!
Sightseeing
Portland Harbor Museum
12 Captain Strout CircleMonument Square
456 Congress StSpring Point Ledge Lighthouse
2 Fort RdArts & Culture
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress SqMaine Historical Society
489 Congress StGarden in the back - great for a picnic.
Shopping
Exchange Street
Exchange StreetMexicali Blues, Portland
219 Commercial StCool bohemian shop with clothes, jewelry, and home decor.
LeRoux Kitchen
161 Commercial StGreat two story kitchen store. Extensive oil and balsamic vinegar collection.
Maxwell's
384 Fore StParks & Nature
Wonderful park overlooking Casco Bay. The trail along the water ties into the back cove (going west) and commercial street in the Old Port (going east). Great picnic spot!
251 locals recommend
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern PromenadeWonderful park overlooking Casco Bay. The trail along the water ties into the back cove (going west) and commercial street in the Old Port (going east). Great picnic spot!
Great park that locals enjoy for a variety of events. Wednesday and Saturday morning farmers’ markets are a highlight!
87 locals recommend
Deering Oaks Park
Great park that locals enjoy for a variety of events. Wednesday and Saturday morning farmers’ markets are a highlight!
Short, but lovely wooded path along the river. If you walk east along the river you will arrive at a waterfall that is very picturesque!
Presumpscot Falls
Short, but lovely wooded path along the river. If you walk east along the river you will arrive at a waterfall that is very picturesque!
Mayor Baxter Woods Park
555 Stevens AveWonderful mile long perimeter walk through woods (you can walk around the whole island on the beach at low tide). Great views of Casco Bay, Portland, and multiple light houses.
130 locals recommend
Mackworth Island State Park
U.S. 1Wonderful mile long perimeter walk through woods (you can walk around the whole island on the beach at low tide). Great views of Casco Bay, Portland, and multiple light houses.
3.5 mile loop around back cove tidal bay. Great for walking, running, or bile riding. Ties into the path on the Eastern Promenade for an extended journey.
38 locals recommend
Back Cove Trail
Back Cove Trail3.5 mile loop around back cove tidal bay. Great for walking, running, or bile riding. Ties into the path on the Eastern Promenade for an extended journey.
Essentials
Hannaford Supermarket
7 Hannaford DrTrader Joe's
87 Marginal WayWhole Foods Market
2 Somerset StVeranda Asian Market
695 Forest AveAsian grocery but so much more!
The best collection of wine, beer, and liquor in the state. Their wall of beer from around the world is amazing!
RSVP Discount Beverage
887 Forest AveThe best collection of wine, beer, and liquor in the state. Their wall of beer from around the world is amazing!
Pat's Meat Market
484 Stevens AveLiterally every one of the Rosemont markets around town are amazing! Wine, cheese, bread, meat counter, veggies, etc.
223 locals recommend
Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine StLiterally every one of the Rosemont markets around town are amazing! Wine, cheese, bread, meat counter, veggies, etc.