Portland hosts award-winning restaurants throughout the Old Port, Arts District and outlying neighborhoods. From amazing ethnic foods to classic New England offerings, Portland teems with talented chefs and restaurants that are guaranteed to satisfy every palate.
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Amigos Mexican Restaurant
9 Dana St | 207-772-0772Inspired Mexican fare, serving the Old Port for over 40 years. Happy Hour specials. Visit website.

Andy’s Old Port Pub
94 Commercial St | 207-874-2639An authentic waterfront experience. Serving extraordinary pizza, seafood and pub fare. Live acoustic entertainment nightly. Visit website.
Anthony’s Cafe
142 Federal St. |
Anthony’s Italian Kitchen
151 Middle St | 207-774-8668Italian Food Shop featuring 100 year old family recipes pizza, dinners, and sandwiches. Visit website.

Arabica Coffee
2 Free St. & 9 Commercial St. | 207-899-1833Assortment of fine coffee, espresso and teas. Locally roasted coffee. Local toast and bagels every day. Visit website.
Armory Lounge
20 Milk St | 207-774-4200Serving lunch and dinner, with classic pub favorites like fish and chips, burgers, jumbo shrimp cocktails, and our famous lobster croissant. Visit website

Asmara
51 Oak St | 207-253-5122Experience the food of Eritrea. Beef, lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes. Beer and wine available. Visit website.

B. Good
15 Exchange St | 207-747-5355Real food fast. Serving burgers, fries, salads and shakes made with locally sourced ingredients. Visit website.
Bao Bao Dumpling House
133 Spring St | 207-772-8400Asian inspired comfort food, designed to satisfy both the midnight foodie, or discerning dinner diner. Visit website

Bard Coffee
185 Middle St | 207-899-4788Carefully sourced, roasted and prepared. Warm smiles and delicious coffee. Visit website.
baristas + bites
469 Fore St | 207-773-0800Bakery/Cafe/Restaurant featuring from scratch breakfast, lunch, cupcakes, and pastries. GF/Vegan friendly! Visit website

Beal’s Ice Cream
12 Moulton St | 207-828-1335Locally made super premium ice cream. Serving the Old Port for over 20 years. Visit website.

Bibo’s Madd Apple Café
207-774-9698 | 207-774-9698Intimate café serving fresh local ingredients creatively. Serving lunch, brunch and dinner. Visit website.

Big Sky Bread
28 Monument Sq | 207-228-2040Whole wheat local bakery products. Breads, cinnamon rolls, cookies, sandwiches, soups and salads. Visit website.

Bill’s Pizza
177 Commercial St | 207-774-6166Bill’s Pizza uses only the best ingredients including our triple-rise dough that’s made fresh daily! Visit website.

Binga’s Stadium
77 Free St | 207-699-4263A fun, sports-themed restaurant. Serving house-smoked BBQ and famous wings. Visit website.

Black Tie Market & Bistro
1 Union St | 207-756-6230Fun fare in a cozy café with patio. Takeout, eat-in and catering available. Visit website.

Blue
650A Congress St | 207-774-4111Intimate live music venue with fine wines, craft beers and small plates. Visit website.

Blue Rooster
5 Dana St | 207-747-4157Sandwiches, hot dogs, tater tots. Lunch and late night eats ’til 2am. A local legend. Visit website.

Boda
671 Congress St | 207-347-7557Thai cuisine and grill bar. Dinner and late night menu. Full bar. Visit website.

Bonfire Country Bar
37 Wharf St | 207-780-9559Serving great food until 10pm daily. Home of the Bacon Happy Hour. Visit website.

Bubble Maineia Tea Shop
15 Temple St | 207-773-9559Authentic Taiwanese noodle and rice dishes, bubble tea, shakes, smoothie and more. Visit website.

Buck’s Naked BBQ
50 Wharf St | 207-773-7210Authentic BBQ, hand-cut steaks and a lot more. Free Wi-Fi. Visit website.

Bull Feeney’s
375 Fore St | 207-773-7210Irish out and restaurant dedicated to the immigrant families who built today’s Portland. Visit website.

Captain Sam’s Ice Cream
136 Commercial St | 207-619-7211Handcrafted premium ice cream made fresh on-site. Family-owned and local. Visit website.

Casco Variety
94 Commercial St | 207-773-4299Great selection of sandwiches, Maine microbrews, wines and other beverages. Best Turkey BLT around! Visit website.

Central Provisions
414 Fore St | 207-805-1085Seasonal small plates with local beer, craft cocktails and eclectic wine. Visit website.

Cheese Louise
363 Fore St | 536-0257Unique and delicious artisan grilled cheese sandwiches, local craft beer and fun cocktails! Family friendly and open late with a full bar! Visit website.

City Deli
1 City Center | 207-772-9620Serving sandwiches, soups and hot specials with plenty of seating. Visit website.

Coffee By Design
620 Congress St | 207-772-5533Voted by Zagat’s one of the 10 Coolest Independent Coffee Shops Across the US. Visit website.

Commercial Street Pub
129 Commercial St | 207-828-9944Fun neighborhood pub serving as a local watering hole for many regular customers and visitors alike. Visit website.

Congress Bar & Grille
617 Congress St | 207-828-9944Popular Downtown Bar & Grill serving creative American food and drinks in a casual, comfortable environment. Visit website.

Congress Squared
157 High St | 207-775-5411Contemporary New England cuisine with unique spins on old classics for lunch or dinner. Visit website.

Daily Greens
28 Monument Sq | 207-747-4920Portland’s only made to order salad bar with over 40 toppings. Weekly specials. Visit website.

David’s Restaurant
22 Monument Sq | 207-773-4340Exciting flavors, elegant entrees and superb staff. Lunch, dinner and patio dining on Monument Square. Visit website.

DiMillo’s On the Water
25 Long Wharf | 207-772-2216Longtime popular dining spot. Serving fresh local seafood with panoramic harbor views. Family owned and operated. Visit website.

Dobrá Tea
89 Exchange St | 207-210-6566Tea house serving 100+ varieties of tea, desserts and light fare. Some gluten free/vegan. Visit website.

Dock Fore
336 Fore St | 207-772-8619Located in Portland’s heart, one of the Old Port’s oldest establishments. Neighborhood prices. Visit website.

Downtown Lounge
606 Congress St | 207-773-1363Lounge serving great food and drinks.

Dry Dock Restaurant & Tavern
84 Commercial St | 207-774-3550Fresh seafood. Outside dining and raw bar.

Dunkin’ Donuts
1 City Center, First Fl | 207-774-7004Serving coffee, bagels, doughnuts and other baked goods. Visit website.

Dutch’s
28 Preble St | 207-761-2900Dutch’s is a completely from scratch restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and freshly baked pastries. Visit website.

East End Cupcakes
426 Fore St | 207-228-3304Gourmet cupcake café specializing in unique flavors and your childhood favorites! Visit website.

Elevation Burger
205 Commercial St | 207-775-6800100% organic, grass-fed, free-range beef burgers and fresh fries cooked in heart-healthy Bernoulli Olive Oil. Visit website.

Emilitsa
547 Congress St | 207-747-5063Traditional Rustic Greek Cuisine, located in Portland’s downtown arts district. Visit website.

Empire Chinese Kitchen
575 Congress St | 207-747-5063Chinese soul food and Dim Sum made fresh daily. Local & organic ingredients, full bar, entertainment. Visit website.

Eve’s at the Garden
468 Fore St | 207-775-9090American cuisine attentively served in a casual but elegant setting. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Patio seating. Visit website.

Evo Kitchen + Bar
443 Fore St | 207-358-7830Celebrate flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean. Featuring mezzas to create a unique dining experience.

Federal Spice
225 Federal St | 207-774-6404Good & groovy wraps. Mon-Sat 11am-9pm.

Fit To Eat
65 Market St | 207-761-4441Fresh baked bread, sandwiches, salads and soups. Visit website.

Five Fifty-Five
555 Congress St | 207-761-0555High-end award-winning restaurant/lounge specializing in local, organic ingredients and elaborate wine list. Visit website.

Five Guys Burgers & Fries
425 Fore St | 207-541-9275Flavorful burgers and hand-cut fries. Visit website.

Flask Lounge
117 Spring St | 207-772-3122Offering daily specials, live and local entertainment with DJs and bands of all genres. Visit website.

Flatbread Company
72 Commercial St | 207-772-8777All natural pizza prepared from a wood-fired clay oven. Deck seating available. Visit website.

Foley’s Cakes
1 Monument Way | 207-773-2253European-style bakery with freshly made bakery items on the premises. Visit website.

Fore Play Sports Pub
288 Fore St | 207-775-2717Satellite sports, full menu, Wi-Fi, Happy Hour specials. Open 7 days. Visit website.

Fore Street Restaurant
288 Fore St | 207-775-2717Offering peasant-style American food cooking in the heat of live fire-wood ovens. Visit website.

Fuji Restaurant
29 Exchange St | 207-773-2900Sushi and Japanese Hibachi Steak House. Visit website.

Gelato Fiasco
425 Fore St | 207-699-4314Discover 30 flavors of gelato and sorbet daily in the heart of the Old Port. Visit website.

Gilbert’s Chowder House
92 Commercial St | 207-253-6817Fresh Maine Seafood, Award-Winning Chowders, Large Outside Patio. Visit website.

Golden Lotus
511 Congress St | 207-747-5322Chinese cuisine & Dim Sum from a Canton kitchen. Open for lunch and dinner. Visit website.

Gorgeous Gelato
434 Fore St | 207-699-4309The Only Authentic Italian Gelato Shop in Portland. Visit website.

Grace
15 Chestnut St | 207-828-4422Full service restaurant and bar in a completed restored historic church. Visit website.

Granny’s Burritos
28 Monument Sq | 207-749-0951Non-traditional Mexican! Burritos, quesadillas, nachos. Visit website.

Green Elephant Vegetarian Bistro
608 Congress St | 207-347-3111Classy yet casual, kid & carnivore friendly, creative cuisine without meat! Visit website.

Gritty McDuff’s Brew Pub
396 Fore St | 207-772-2739Maine’s original Brew Pub serving real ales & great pub fare in an authentic atmosphere. Visit website.

Hi Bombay
1 Pleasant St | 207-772-8767Northern Indian cuisine. Serving chicken, lamb, vegetable & seafood (Halal meat available). Visit website.

Higher Grounds
45 Wharf St | 207-536-7550Serving Maine’s finest coffee, light foods, and herbal remedies since 2017. Visit website.


Kamasouptra
28 Monument Sq | 207-939-0928Portland’s only specialty soup shop. Creative, gourmet soups made with the finest local ingredients. Visit website.

Katahdin Restaurant
27 Forest Ave | 207-774-1740Serving city’s finest by celebrated chef & owner. Organic ingredients from local farms & foragers. Visit website.


Kushiya Benkay
653 Congress St | 207-619-7505Japanese restaurant serving yakitori grill, sushi and more. Late night menu. Rock’n Roll Night. Visit website.

LFK
188A State St | 207-899-3277Eclectic beers & cocktails, high-end pub fare and brunch. Late night kitchen. Visit website.

Liquid Riot Bottling Co.
250 Commercial St | 207-221-8889Maine’s only brewery/distillery/tasting room. Full bar & food menu. Waterfront. Visit website.

Little Lad’s Bakery
482 1/2 Congress St | 207-871-1636Solving the national health care crisis one customer at a time. Money back guarantee. Visit website.

Little Tap House
106 High St | 207-518-9273Good food and good beer. What else is there? Visit website.

Local Sprouts Cooperative
649 Congress St | 207-899-3529Local Sprouts Café provides local and organic food, catering and learning programs. Visit website.

Love Kupcakes
28 Monument Sq | 207-749-1671Love Kupcakes creates all natural, artisanal cupcakes. Also available in vegan or gluten free. Visit website.

Maine Squeeze Juice Café
28 Monument Sq | 207-772-0040Smoothie & Juice Bar offering fresh fruit & veggie blends. Come grab a smoothie! Visit website.

Mainely Wraps
339 Fore St | 207-761-0240Handcrafted sandwiches & hearty soups made fresh daily. Also serving $5.00 special daily. Visit website.

MAPS Bar
64A Market St |Old Port European style basement bar serving beer, wine, homemade cake, coffee, tea & vinyl. Visit website.

Marcy’s Diner
47 Oak St | 207-774-9713Breakfast & lunch 7 days a week. Cash only! Homemade daily specials. Great Service! Visit website.

Market House Coffee
28 Monument Sq | 207-228-2025Coffee shop on the second floor of Public Market House serving Rock City Coffee Roasters coffee! Visit website.

Market Street Eats
36 Market St | 207-773-3135Fresh fast foods. Specialty wraps & sandwiches. Visit website.


Mi Sen
630 Congress St | 207-747-4838Noodle Bar/Thai Restaurant offering noodle soups and appetizers in small portions. Beers & Wines. Visit website.


Miyake
468 Fore St | 207-871-9170Unique Japanese fine dining. Sushi, “omakase” tasting and more. Open six days, lunch and dinner. Visit website.

MJ’s Wine Bar
1 City Center | 207-772-1400Extensive wine & beer selections. Welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Patio & free parking. Visit website.

Mount Desert Island Ice Cream
51 Exchange St | 207-210-3432Named “Top 25 Ice Cream Shop in the US” by Food and Wine Magazine. Visit website.

Nosh Kitchen Bar
551 Congress St | 207-553-2227Traditional culinary techniques of a NY style deli. Offers local, fresh, all-natural, sustainable products. Visit website.

Novare Res Bier Café
4 Canal Plaza | 207-761-2437Bier Café. Great selection, huge outdoor deck. Visit website.

Old Port Candy Co.
422 Fore St | 207-772-0600Award-winning fudge, Maine goodies (Blueberries & Lobster), nostalgia candy & chocolate-covered everything. Visit website.

Old Port Sandwich Shop
89 Market St | 207-773-9078Full menu of sandwiches, homemade soups, salads and fried food. Visit website.

Old Port Sea Grill
93 Commercial St | 207-879-6100Only the freshest local seafood, simply prepared on our custom wood-grill. Visit website.

Old Port Slice Bar
420 Fore St | 207-899-3364Hand tossed NY style pizza, subs, and more! Full bar & nightly specials. Open till 2am. Visit website.

Old Port Tavern Billiards
368 Fore St | 207-774-0444Full lunch & dinner menu. Intimate upscale pool room with TVs for your favorite sporting events. Visit website.

Old Port Tavern Restaurant
11 Moulton St | 207-774-0444Full lunch & dinner menu, serving 11am-9:30pm. Karaoke Sun-Thu. DJ, Dance music Fri & Sat. Visit website.

Olive Café
127 Commercial St | 207-772-6200Casual Mediterranean American cuisine. Lunch, dinner, wine bar. Visit website.

Others! Fair Trade Coffee House
15 Monument Sq | 207-874-7411Together…we’re changing the world through coffee…one cup at a time! Visit website.

Otto
576 Congress St | 207-773-7099“Best pizza in New England” – Yankee Magazine. Try our signature mashed potato, bacon & scallion pie. Visit website.

Paciarino
468 Fore St | 207-774-3500Traditional Italian eatery specializing in fresh homemade pasta & sauces. Visit website.

Pai Men Miyake
188B State St | 207-541-9204Japanese inspired cuisine. Kitchen open 11:30 till midnight, 7 days. Lunch, dinner, bar, patio. Visit website.

Pat’s Pizza Old Port
30 Market St | 207-699-4455Local neighborhood bar and casual family dining restaurant. Much more than pizza! Banquet space available. Visit website.

Pearl Tap House
446 Fore St | 207-523-9600Home of the 99¢ draft! 10 HD TVs, free popcorn, and great drink specials daily. Visit website.

Piccolo
111 Middle St | 207-747-5307Classic-Modern Southern Italian Cuisine, distinctive wine list, intimate atmosphere, creative desserts. Visit website.

Pom’s Thai Taste Restaurant & Noodle House
571 Congress St | 207-772-7999Authentic Thai food. Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Kid’s menu. Visit website.

Port of Call Restaurant
88 Spring St | 207-775-2311American cuisine & fresh seafood. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Open 7 days. Visit website.

Portland Hunt + Alpine Club
75 Market St | 207-747-4754Craft cocktails and Scandinavian inspired food. Open 1pm-1am, 7 days a week. Visit website.

Portland Lobster Co.
180 Commercial St | 207-775-2112Maine’s best lobster roll, lobster dinners, fried clams, beer & wine on our large deck! Dogs welcome. Visit website.

Public Market House
28 Monument Sq | 207-228-2056Nine locally-owned businesses offering beer, wine, coffee, cheese, bread, sandwiches, soup, pizza & much more! Visit website.

Rí Rá
72 Commercial St | 207-761-4446Authentic Irish Pub with an exceptional menu and view of Casco Bay. Visit website.

Rick’s Lobby Café
400 Congress St | 207-671-5776Coffee, bagels, muffins, breakfast sandwiches, hot & cold sandwiches, soup, chili & snacks. M-F 6:30am-2pm.

Rivalries
10 Cotton St | 207-774-6044An upscale sports pub & grill with 30 TVs, serving lunch & dinner daily. Visit website.

Rosie’s Restaurant & Pub
330 Fore St | 207-772-5656The Cheers of Portland! Best burgers, seafood and pub fare. Great drink specials daily. Visit website.


Salads Etc.
1 City Center | 207-590-6279Salad bar with fresh & innovative ingredients.

Sapporo
230 Commercial St | 207-772-1233Japanese cuisine & sushi bar. Dining room, takeout & catering. Open 7 days. Visit website.

Shay’s Grill Pub
18 Monument Sq | 207-772-2626Relaxed upscale pub. Burgers, entrees, appetizers & great beer on tap! Patio. Visit website.

Silver House Tavern
123 Commercial St | 207-879-8795Local tavern open from 6am-1am. Karaoke nights Fri-Sat. Free Wi-Fi. Visit website.

Slab: Sicilian Street Food
25 Preble St | 207-245-3088Sicilian street food, full bar, 20 draft lines, large patio, live music. Visit website.

Soakology Teahouse
511 Congress St | 207-879-7625Our teahouse offers a wide variety of teas, artisanal treats, teaware, bath and body products! Visit website.


Spartan Grill Coffee & Gyros
24 Monument Sq | 207-699-5577Portland’s best coffee, Greek gyros, lamb, chicken & falafels in the middle of Monument Square. Visit website.

Speckled Ax
567 Congress St | 207-660-3333Wood roasted espresso, siphon and pour over coffee, infused milks, loose leaf tea, overall deliciousness. Visit website.

Standard Baking Company
75 Commercial St | 207-773-2112Retail bread, pastry & baking. Mostly French style, open production, everything baked from scratch. Visit website.

Starbucks Coffee
145 Commercial St | 207-780-0100Serving coffee, tea, espresso drinks & pastries in a comfortable setting. Visit website.

Street & Company
33 Wharf St | 207-775-0887Mediterranean bistro style seafood restaurant serving dinner nightly. Bar & Lounge 5pm, Dining Room 5:30pm. Visit website.

Subway
498 Congress St | 207-774-4800Subs, salads, chips, cookies & drinks. Party subs available. Visit website.

Sur Lie
11 & 13 Free St | 207-956-7350Casual contemporary American tapas style restaurant, focusing on fine food, fine wine and craft cocktails. Visit website.

Sweetgrass Old Port
324 Fore St | 207-761-8446Taste award-winning wines & spirits made in Maine. Take your favorites home with you. Visit website.

Taco Escobarr
548 Congress St | 207-541-9097A local, laid-back, friendly taqueria specializing in authentic Mexican food, quality drinks and fun. Visit website.


The Bar of Chocolate Café
38 Wharf St | 207-773-6667Martini wine bar, specializing in desserts. Visit website.

The Corner Room
110 Exchange St | 207-879-4747Italian inspired, casual, affordable restaurant featuring homemade pastas, pizzas & a large all-Italian wine list. Visit website.

The Crooked Mile
8 Milk St | 207-774-2333Old Port café featuring great coffee, espresso, soups, sandwiches, salads, Wi-Fi, outdoor seating. Visit website.

The Dogfish Bar & Grille
128 Free St | 207-772-5483Great food, drink, music & service in a casual & unpretentious atmosphere. Visit website.

The Grill Room
84 Exchange St | 207-774-2333Serving wood-grilled, local, naturally-raised meats & fish. Wood-fired pizzas. Full bar. Outside patio. Visit website.

The Holy Donut
7 Exchange St | 207-775-7776We specialize in Maine potato donuts, top quality ingredients, creative flavors, made from scratch daily! Visit website.

The North Point
35 Silver St | 207-899-3778Upscale yet relaxed bar & restaurant with old-fashioned cocktails, wines, beers on tap, delicious appetizers. Visit website.

The Thirsty Pig
37 Exchange St | 207-773-2469Homemade saussages. Craft beers. Local & lovely. Visit website.

Three Dollar Dewey’s
241 Commercial St | 207-772-3310Portland’s Original Alehouse. 36 Draft Beers & 42 Bottles. Reasonably Priced Pub Fare. Free Popcorn! Visit website.

Tic-Tac O
1 City Center | 207-773-8226Mexican food served fast, fresh, healthy & homemade style. Mon-Sat, 11am-3pm. Plentiful seating. Catering.

Timber Steakhouse
106 Exchange St | 207-805-1469Portland’s premier steakhouse, serving only 100% certified Angus beef, plus delicious seafood & desserts. Visit website.

Top of the East
157 High St | 207-775-5411Breathtaking views from Portland’s only rooftop bar. Signature cocktails, fine wines, small plates & paninis. Visit website.

Twenty Milk Street
20 Milk St | 207-774-4200Fine dining at the historic Armory hotel in the heart of the Old Port. Visit website.

Union Restaurant
390 Congress St | 207-808-8800Hotel restaurant and bar by James Beard Award-winning chefs Mark Gaier and Clark Frasier. Visit website.

Vena’s Fizz House
345 Fore St | 207-747-4901Maine’s only mixology/cocktail store and natural made to order soda bar. Visit website.

Vignola / Cinque Terre
10 Dana St | 207-772-1330Italian-inspired wine bar offering gourmet beer & delicious creative dishes. Visit website.

Vinland
593 Congress St | 207-653-8617World’s first restaurant serving 100% local food. Forging a Maine cuisine. Visit website.

Whip’s Right Time Café
477 Congress St | 207-761-8463Full breakfast, lunch & catering. M-F, 7am-2pm. Visit website.

Wild Burrito
581 Congress St | 207-761-1600Fresh burritos and burgers.

Works Bakery Cafe
15 Temple St | 207-979-2425NY style bagels boiled & baked the old-fashioned way. Sandwiches, salads & baked goods. Visit website.

Yosaku
1 Danforth St | 207-780-0880Sushi. Outdoor dining overlooking Japanese garden. Grilled lobster, seafood & steak entrees.