DINING
555
555 Congress Street • Portland, ME 04101
207-761-0555
Open seven nights a week, 555 is the brainchild of its owners' "respect for local ingredients and love of fine wines." Aside from its award-winning wine selection, 555's menu includes cheese plates, Casco Bay cod cakes, native Maine blueberry salad, grilled Caesar salad, grilled King Alaskan salmon, hand rolled truffles, hanger steak, truffled lobster "mac & cheese," garlic-rubbed rack of lamb, warm chocolate torte and seared pepper-crusted local diver scallops. more... mapBarbara's Kitchen & Cafe
388 Cottage Road • Portland, ME 04106
207-767-6313
You can "make-your-own" omelet at this restaurant that specializes in breakfast items and serves overstuffed sandwiches, seafood chowder, and an array of dinner entrees. They are open Tuesday through Sunday for breakfast and lunch; closed on Monday. They also serve dinner on Friday and Saturday nights. mapDiMillo's Floating Restaurant
Long Wharf, Commercial Street
207-772-2216
Open daily for lunch and dinner, this restaurant is located on the water and features a harbor view from every seat. Specialties served include lobster, steak, Italian dishes, and fresh seafood. more... mapHugo's
88 Middle Street • Portland, ME 04101
207-774-8538
Hugo's award-winning chef, Rob Evans, produces such items as green and white asparagus salad, grilled lamb shoulder, Atlantic flounder and Maine shrimp en croûte, butter basted naturally raised chicken, and roasted grass fed beef rib eye for dinner Tuesday through Saturday. more... mapSnow Squall Restaurant
18 Ocean Avenue • South Portland, ME 04106
207-799-2232
Casual dining restaurant that specializes in wonderful seafood dishes, plus delicious vegetarian dishes and dishes with chicken, veal, and filet of beef. They are open daily for lunch and dinner, plus serve a brunch on Sunday. more... map
Portland Hunan
608 Congress Street • Portland, ME 04101
207-773-2922
Every dish here is prepared with fresh ingredients - ask about delights from the menu and delectable "chef prepared" recipes. Open seven days a week. map
Bibo's Madd Apple Cafe
23 Forest Avenue • Portland, ME 04101
207-774-9698
Open daily for brunch, lunch, and dinner, this American bistro offers an array of tantalizing entrees prepared with fresh local products. They also have an extensive wine list. map
$3 Deweys
241 Commercial Street • Portland, ME 04101
207-772-3310
"Portland's original ale house", this brew pub serves a hearty pub menu with many seafood specials, as well as local and world class beers. Acoustic music is provided three days a week. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... mapGritty McDuff's Portland Brew Pub
396 Fore Street • Portland, ME 04101
Located in the Historic District
207-772-BREW
The award-winning Gritty McDuff's Portland Brew Pub became Maine's first brew pub since prohibition and a leader in the state's microbrew revolution when it opened in 1988. Fine, small-batch ales are brewed on-site. more... map
Portland Coffee Roasting Company
111 Commercial Street • Portland, ME 04101
207-772-9044
A traditional European coffeehouse that serves a variety of delicious breakfast items and light lunches daily, as well as gourmet coffees and a large selection of quality tea. map
Ri-Ra Irish Restaurant Pub
72 Commercial Street • Portland, ME 04101
207-761-4446
Authentic, traditional Irish fare, creative American fare, and contemporary European dishes are served daily for lunch and dinner at this unique restaurant that has the atmosphere of a genuine Irish pub. more... map
Back Bay Grill
65 Portland Street • Portland, ME 04101
207-772-8833
An extensive eclectic menu is served at this fine dining restaurant that also features over 350 wine selections on its award-winning wine list and an after dinner menu. Reservations are accepted. They are open Monday through Saturday for dinner only; closed on Sunday. more... mapDavid's Creative Cuisine
164 Middle Street • Portland, ME 04101
207-773-4340
Fine dining restaurant that specializes in creative and eclectic dishes prepared by the award-winning chef-owner. A casual bistro is also on site located upstairs above the restaurant. They are open nightly for dinner. Reservations are accepted. more... mapGreat Lost Bear
540 Forest Avenue • Portland, ME 04101
207-772-0300
Known for having the best wings, nachos, and burgers in town, this unique restaurant also features an enormous menu that includes spicy and hearty dishes, award-winning desserts, and a large vegetarian selection. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... map
Walter's
15 Exchange Street • Portland, ME 04101
207-871-9258
An exhibition style kitchen and a charming dining room are just some of the features of this wonderful restaurant that serves eclectic fusion cuisine and New American cuisine in a warm, friendly atmosphere. A wine list from around the U.S. and the world is available. They are open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner and open on Sunday for dinner only. more... map
Cinque Terre
36 Wharf Street • Portland, ME 04101
207-347-6154
Serving dinner nightly at 5:00 p.m., Cinque Terre's Executive Chef, Lee Skawinski, offers an Italian-inspired menu containing items prepared with fresh herbs, organic vegetables, local mushrooms, freshly made pastas, meats and fish dishes. Situated in an old ship chandlery building, Cinque Terre also offers a Wine Spectator award-winning wine selection, traditional desserts, bold espresso drinks and Italian aperitifs. more... map
Benkay Japanese Restaurant
2 India Street • Portland, ME 04101
207-773-5555
Enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine and delicious sushi prepared by professional chefs from Japan while dining at this restaurant that has been rated as having the best sushi in town. Customized menus are available for groups. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. map
Fore Street
288 Fore Street • Portland, ME 04101
207-775-2717
Located one block from the waterfront in Portland's Old Port District, Fore Street's hardwood and apple wood fires cook and flavor its Mediterranean-inspired menu selections that include seafood, meats, game and vegetables. more... mapSalt Water Grille
231 Front Street • Portland, ME 04106
207-799-5400
Featuring an outstanding view of the Portland Waterfront, this restaurant has an open airy atmosphere and serves a wonderful selection of regional cuisine. A waterfront deck for outside dining is available. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... map
Shays Grill Pub
18 Monument Square • Portland, ME 04101
Located Downtown - Monument Square
207-772-2626
Shays offers pub food with an upscale twist. There are crab cakes, shrimp cocktail, buffalo wings, soups, salads, pizza, sandwiches, paninis, burgers, pasta, and an assortment of seafood. more... map
Boone's Restaurant
Six Custom House Wharf • Portland, ME 04101
207-774-5725
Established in 1898, this restaurant is open from March to December and serves an array of fresh seafood items including lobster and local seafood. Patio dining on the water is available. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... map
Molly's Steakhouse & Irish Pub
46 Market Street • Portland, ME 04101
207-761-4094
Elegant restaurant that serves hand cut Angus steaks, fresh local seafood dishes, a daily changing vegetarian selection, and wild game dishes. Reservations are suggested. They are open daily for lunch and dinner plus serve brunch on Sunday. more... map
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