Places to eat/drink and excursions to make the most of your stay
Yarmouth Restaurants
Thoroughfare
367 Main StreetBest burger, fries, and milkshakes around; run by owner of the Garrison
Just a few blocks away, food-forward village pub offering from-scratch comfort foods
13 locals recommend
Owl and Elm
365 Main StJust a few blocks away, food-forward village pub offering from-scratch comfort foods
Gather
189 Main StAmerican eats offered in a stylish, homey space with shared tables.
Brickyard Hollow
20 Bow StPizza and brewery, offers delivery
Intimate riverside restaurant owned by Food Network Chopped Champion serving dishes inspired by Mediterranean and Asian cuisine
6 locals recommend
The Garrison
81 Bridge StIntimate riverside restaurant owned by Food Network Chopped Champion serving dishes inspired by Mediterranean and Asian cuisine
Royal River Grill House
106 Lafayette StSteak and seafood on the water
Local bakery, sandwich shop, and bulk confections with a great outside patio.
12 locals recommend
Clayton's Café & Bakery
447 US-1Local bakery, sandwich shop, and bulk confections with a great outside patio.
Pat's Pizza Yarmouth
791 US-1Pizza joint pizza, sports bar, offers delivery.
OTTO
576 Congress StSpeciality pizzas, offers delivery
Toots Ice Cream
21 Memorial HwyLocal ice cream shop just up 115 in North Yarmouth
Maine Beer Company
525 US-1Local brewery and pizza 10 minutes up Rt 1 in Freeport
Groceries
Small market for local essentials (including beer, wine, and ice cream!)
223 locals recommend
Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine StSmall market for local essentials (including beer, wine, and ice cream!)
Hannaford Supermarket
295 Forest AveTraditional grocery chain
Royal River Natural Foods
443 US-1Local food co-op just up Route 1 in Freeport
Small scale local grocery store in Freeport, with local meats and seafood; awesome selection of beer, wine, and liquor.
44 locals recommend
Bow Street Market
79 Bow StSmall scale local grocery store in Freeport, with local meats and seafood; awesome selection of beer, wine, and liquor.
located just off 295 on the north side of Portland; offers delivery to the cottage
151 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
2 Somerset Stlocated just off 295 on the north side of Portland; offers delivery to the cottage
Trader Joe's
87 Marginal Waytypical TJ's assortment, our favorite for hiking and beach snacks
Small Grocer in the Old Port focused on local and organic products
49 locals recommend
Portland Food Co-op
290 Congress StSmall Grocer in the Old Port focused on local and organic products
Portland Fine Dining Restaurants
Central Provisions
414 Fore StCreative small plates
Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StSeafood, lobster rolls
Fore Street Restaurant
288 Fore StDaily locally-sourced-menu $$$$
Scales
68 Commercial StSeafood, takes reservations $$$$
Great margaritas, house-smoked meats with Caribbean, Southwest, and Mexican inspired dishes.
77 locals recommend
Terlingua
40 Washington AveGreat margaritas, house-smoked meats with Caribbean, Southwest, and Mexican inspired dishes.
Fantastic seafood located on a historic cobblestone street; same owner as ForeStreet
114 locals recommend
Street & Co
33 Wharf StFantastic seafood located on a historic cobblestone street; same owner as ForeStreet
CHAVAL
58 Pine StDelicious Spanish & French inspired seasonal cuisine. Back patio.
Isa
79 Portland StFavorite of locals; rotating menu of eclectic, seasonal cuisine.
Portland Breakfast/Brunch
The Holy Donut
194 Park AveFamous Maine potato donuts (including vegan and gluten free!).
Amazing pastries, expect long lines - or order online and pickup
163 locals recommend
The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring StAmazing pastries, expect long lines - or order online and pickup
Hot Suppa
703 Congress StSouthern-style brunch
Joe's Boathouse Catering
Classic diner on the wharf
Smalls
28 Brackett StreetDelish all-day small plates, sandwiches, coffee, wine. Cute gift shop.
UNION Restaurant
390 Congress StDelicious brunch at the Press Hotel
Portland Casual (but amazing) Restaurants
Slab
25 Preble StGiant delicious Sicilian Pizza slices
Delicious dumplings, fried rice, and more. Best Christmas dinner we've ever had!
102 locals recommend
Empire
575 Congress StDelicious dumplings, fried rice, and more. Best Christmas dinner we've ever had!
Green Elephant
608 Congress StVegan and vegetarian Thai
Baharat
91 Anderson StMiddle-eastern
Bramhall
769 Congress StUnderground atmospheric bar with great food
Black Cow Burgers & Fries
83 Exchange StGreat spot for a greasy burger
Pai Men Miyake
188 State StDelicious ramen, great on a cold day!
Duckfat
43 Middle StPaninis and frites fried in, well, you know...Lines out the door.
Inventive combinations of East meets West from the same owners at Eventide and Hugo's.
67 locals recommend
The Honey Paw
78 Middle StInventive combinations of East meets West from the same owners at Eventide and Hugo's.
Portland Desserts and Tea
Gross Confection Bar
172 Middle StCreative!
Sticky Sweet
119 Cumberland AveBEST vegan ice cream
Dobrá Tea
89 Exchange StTea time!
Portland Breweries + Bar Hopping
Specializing in farmhouse ales and sours. Duckfat Friteshack on premise so an easy way to get Duckfat's famous poutine.
106 locals recommend
Oxbow Blending & Bottling
49 Washington AveSpecializing in farmhouse ales and sours. Duckfat Friteshack on premise so an easy way to get Duckfat's famous poutine.
Maine Mead Works
51 Washington AveChai mead!
Hardshore Distilling Company
53 Washington AveGreat cocktails.
Maine Craft Distilling
123 Washington AveLive music, firepits, good food
Après
148 Anderson StreetHard cider and hard seltzer; cute venue
Belleflower Brewing Company
66 Cove Streetall the IPAs
Allagash Brewing Company
50 Industrial Waybrewery tours
Novare Res Bier Cafe
4 Canal Plazahuuuuuuge list
The Jewel Box
644 Congress Stweird/creative cocktails
The Portland Hunt & Alpine Club
75 Market StHipster mixologists with Scandinavian fare.
Blyth & Burrows
26 Exchange StHipster mixologists