Barbara'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. more... 

DiMillo'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...

Snow 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... 

Village Cafe 112 Newbury Street, Portland, ME 0101, 207-772-5320, This family restaurant offers a wide range of delicious menu items including fine Italian dishes, fresh seafood, steaks, prime rib, lobster, antipastos, and salads. A children's menu is available. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... 

Portland Hunan 608 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101, 207-773-2932, Every dish here is prepared with fresh ingredients - ask about delights from the menu and delectable "chef prepared" recipes. Open seven days a week.  more...

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. 

$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... 

Gritty McDuffs 396 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101, 207-772-2739, "Maine's original brewpub", this English style pub serves a variety of traditional pub fare plus features six specialty house brewed ales on tap. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... 

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. 

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... 

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... 

David'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... 

Great Lost Bear 540 Forest Avenue, Portland, ME 04103, 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... 

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... 

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. 

Salt 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... 

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... 

Newick's Seafood Restaurant 740 Broadway, Portland, ME 04106, 207-799-3090, One of the best seafood restaurants in New England, this restaurant specializes in fried, baked, stuffed, broiled, and sauteed seafood and lobster, as well as chicken, pasta, and beef dishes. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... 

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...