Dining Downtown

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.

Amigos Mexican Restaurant

9 Dana St | 207-772-0772

Inspired Mexican fare, serving the Old Port for over 40 years. Happy Hour specials. Visit website.

Andy’s Old Port Pub

94 Commercial St | 207-874-2639

An 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 | 207-774-8668

Italian Food Shop featuring 100 year old family recipes pizza, dinners, and sandwiches. Visit website.

Arabica Coffee

2 Free St. & 9 Commercial St. | 207-899-1833

Assortment of fine coffee, espresso and teas. Locally roasted coffee. Local toast and bagels every day. Visit website.

Armory Lounge

20 Milk St | 207-774-4200

Serving lunch and dinner, with classic pub favorites like fish and chips, burgers, jumbo shrimp cocktails, and our famous lobster croissant. Visit website

Artemisia Cafe

61 Pleasant St | 207-761-0135

Serving lunch, brunch, and dinner. Visit website 

Asmara

51 Oak St | 207-253-5122

Experience the food of Eritrea. Beef, lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes. Beer and wine available. Visit website.

B. Good

15 Exchange St | 207-747-5355

Real food fast. Serving burgers, fries, salads and shakes made with locally sourced ingredients. Visit website.

Bao Bao Dumpling House

133 Spring St | 207-772-8400

Asian inspired comfort food, designed to satisfy both the midnight foodie, or discerning dinner diner. Visit website

Bar of Chocolate

38 Wharf St | 207-773-6667

Martini wine bar, specializing in desserts. Visit our Website or FaceBook

Bard Coffee

185 Middle St | 207-899-4788

Carefully sourced, roasted and prepared. Warm smiles and delicious coffee. Visit website.

baristas + bites

469 Fore St | 207-773-0800

Bakery/Cafe/Restaurant featuring from scratch breakfast, lunch, cupcakes, and pastries. GF/Vegan friendly! Visit website 

Beal’s Ice Cream

12 Moulton St | 207-828-1335

Locally made super premium ice cream. Serving the Old Port for over 20 years. Visit website.

Big Sky Bread

28 Monument Sq | 207-228-2040

Whole wheat local bakery products. Breads, cinnamon rolls, cookies, sandwiches, soups and salads. Visit website.

Bill’s Pizza

177 Commercial St | 207-774-6166

Bill’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 | 207-699-4263

A fun, sports-themed restaurant. Serving house-smoked BBQ and famous wings. Visit website.

Black Tie Market & Bistro

1 Union St | 207-756-6230

Fun fare in a cozy café with patio. Takeout, eat-in and catering available. Visit website.

Blue

650A Congress St | 207-774-4111

Intimate live music venue with fine wines, craft beers and small plates. Visit website.

Boda

671 Congress St | 207-347-7557

Thai cuisine and grill bar. Dinner and late night menu. Full bar. Visit website.

Bonfire Country Bar

37 Wharf St | 207-780-9559

Serving great food until 10pm daily. Home of the Bacon Happy Hour. Visit website.

Bull Feeney’s

375 Fore St | 207-773-7210

Irish out and restaurant dedicated to the immigrant families who built today’s Portland. Visit website.

Casco Variety

94 Commercial St | 207-773-4299

Great selection of sandwiches, Maine microbrews, wines and other beverages. Best Turkey BLT around! Visit website.

Central Provisions

414 Fore St | 207-805-1085

Seasonal small plates with local beer, craft cocktails and eclectic wine. Visit website.

Cheese Louise

363 Fore St | 536-0257

Unique 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 | 207-772-9620

Serving sandwiches, soups and hot specials with plenty of seating. Visit website.

Coffee By Design

620 Congress St | 207-772-5533

Voted by Zagat’s one of the 10 Coolest Independent Coffee Shops Across the US. Visit website.

Commercial Street Pub

129 Commercial St | 207-828-9944

Fun neighborhood pub serving as a local watering hole for many regular customers and visitors alike. Visit website.

Congress Bar & Grille

617 Congress St | 207-828-9944

Popular Downtown Bar & Grill serving creative American food and drinks in a casual, comfortable environment. Visit website.

Congress Squared

157 High St | 207-775-5411

Contemporary New England cuisine with unique spins on old classics for lunch or dinner. Visit website.

David’s Restaurant

22 Monument Sq | 207-773-4340

Exciting flavors, elegant entrees and superb staff. Lunch, dinner and patio dining on Monument Square. Visit website.

DiMillo’s On the Water

25 Long Wharf | 207-772-2216

Longtime popular dining spot. Serving fresh local seafood with panoramic harbor views. Family owned and operated. Visit website.

Dobrá Tea

89 Exchange St | 207-210-6566

Tea house serving 100+ varieties of tea, desserts and light fare. Some gluten free/vegan. Visit website.

Dock Fore

336 Fore St | 207-772-8619

Located in Portland’s heart, one of the Old Port’s oldest establishments. Neighborhood prices. Visit website.

Downtown Lounge

606 Congress St | 207-773-1363

Lounge serving great food and drinks.

Dunkin’ Donuts

1 City Center, First Fl | 207-774-7004

Serving coffee, bagels, doughnuts and other baked goods. Visit website.

Dutch’s

28 Preble St | 207-761-2900

Dutch’s is a completely from scratch restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and freshly baked pastries. Visit website.

Elevation Burger

205 Commercial St | 207-775-6800

100% organic, grass-fed, free-range beef burgers and fresh fries cooked in heart-healthy Bernoulli Olive Oil. Visit website.

Empire Chinese Kitchen

575 Congress St | 207-747-5063

Chinese soul food and Dim Sum made fresh daily. Local & organic ingredients, full bar, entertainment. Visit website.

Evo Kitchen + Bar

443 Fore St | 207-358-7830

Celebrate flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean. Featuring mezzas to create a unique dining experience.

Five Guys Burgers & Fries

425 Fore St | 207-541-9275

Flavorful burgers and hand-cut fries. Visit website.

Flask Lounge

117 Spring St | 207-772-3122

Offering daily specials, live and local entertainment with DJs and bands of all genres. Visit website.

Flatbread Company

72 Commercial St | 207-772-8777

All natural pizza prepared from a wood-fired clay oven. Deck seating available. Visit website.

Fore Play Sports Pub

288 Fore St | 207-775-2717

Satellite sports, full menu, Wi-Fi, Happy Hour specials. Open 7 days. Visit website.

Fore Street Restaurant

288 Fore St | 207-775-2717

Offering peasant-style American food cooking in the heat of live fire-wood ovens. Visit website.

Gelato Fiasco

425 Fore St | 207-699-4314

Discover 30 flavors of gelato and sorbet daily in the heart of the Old Port. Visit website.

Gilbert’s Chowder House

92 Commercial St | 207-253-6817

Fresh Maine Seafood, Award-Winning Chowders, Large Outside Patio. Visit website.

Golden Lotus

511 Congress St | 207-747-5322

Chinese cuisine & Dim Sum from a Canton kitchen. Open for lunch and dinner. Visit website.

Gorgeous Gelato

434 Fore St | 207-699-4309

The Only Authentic Italian Gelato Shop in Portland. Visit website.

Grace

15 Chestnut St | 207-828-4422

Full service restaurant and bar in a completed restored historic church. Visit website.

Green Elephant Vegetarian Bistro

608 Congress St | 207-347-3111

Classy yet casual, kid & carnivore friendly, creative cuisine without meat! Visit website.

Gritty McDuff’s Brew Pub

396 Fore St | 207-772-2739

Maine’s original Brew Pub serving real ales & great pub fare in an authentic atmosphere. Visit website.

Hi Bombay

1 Pleasant St | 207-772-8767

Northern Indian cuisine. Serving chicken, lamb, vegetable & seafood (Halal meat available). Visit website.

Higher Grounds

45 Wharf St | 207-536-7550

Serving Maine’s finest coffee, light foods, and herbal remedies since 2017. Visit website.

India Palace

563 Congress St | 207-773-1444

Indian cuisine. Visit website.

King of the Roll

675 Congress St | 207-828-8880

Serving Japanese food & sushi. Visit website.

Kushiya Benkay

653 Congress St | 207-619-7505

Japanese restaurant serving yakitori grill, sushi and more.  Late night menu. Rock’n Roll Night. Visit website.

LFK

188A State St | 207-899-3277

Eclectic beers & cocktails, high-end pub fare and brunch. Late night kitchen. Visit website.

Liquid Riot Bottling Co.

250 Commercial St | 207-221-8889

Maine’s only brewery/distillery/tasting room. Full bar & food menu. Waterfront. Visit website.

Little Tap House

106 High St | 207-518-9273

Good food and good beer. What else is there? Visit website.

Love Kupcakes

28 Monument Sq | 207-749-1671

Love Kupcakes creates all natural, artisanal cupcakes. Also available in vegan or gluten free. 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 | 207-774-9713

Breakfast & lunch 7 days a week. Cash only! Homemade daily specials. Great Service! Visit website.

Market House Coffee

28 Monument Sq | 207-228-2025

Coffee shop on the second floor of Public Market House serving Rock City Coffee Roasters coffee! Visit website.

Market Street Eats

36 Market St | 207-773-3135

Fresh fast foods. Specialty wraps & sandwiches. Visit website.

Mathew’s Pub

133 Free St | 207-253-1812

Drinks & live entertainment. Visit website.

Mi Sen

630 Congress St | 207-747-4838

Noodle Bar/Thai Restaurant offering noodle soups and appetizers in small portions. Beers & Wines. Visit website.

Mister Bagel

539 Congress St | 207-774-8582

Bagels, coffee and deli sandwiches. Visit website.

Miyake

468 Fore St | 207-871-9170

Unique Japanese fine dining. Sushi, “omakase” tasting and more. Open six days, lunch and dinner. Visit website.

Mount Desert Island Ice Cream

51 Exchange St | 207-210-3432

Named “Top 25 Ice Cream Shop in the US” by Food and Wine Magazine. Visit website.

Nosh Kitchen Bar

551 Congress St | 207-553-2227

Traditional culinary techniques of a NY style deli. Offers local, fresh, all-natural, sustainable products. Visit website.

Novare Res Bier Café

4 Canal Plaza | 207-761-2437

Bier Café. Great selection, huge outdoor deck. Visit website.

Old Port Candy Co.

422 Fore St | 207-772-0600

Award-winning fudge, Maine goodies (Blueberries & Lobster), nostalgia candy & chocolate-covered everything. Visit website.

Old Port Sandwich Shop

89 Market St | 207-773-9078

Full menu of sandwiches, homemade soups, salads and fried food. Visit website.

Old Port Sea Grill

93 Commercial St | 207-879-6100

Only the freshest local seafood, simply prepared on our custom wood-grill. Visit website.

Old Port Slice Bar

420 Fore St | 207-899-3364

Hand tossed NY style pizza, subs, and more! Full bar & nightly specials. Open till 2am. Visit website.

Olive Café

127 Commercial St | 207-772-6200

Casual Mediterranean American cuisine. Lunch, dinner, wine bar. 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 | 207-774-3500

Traditional Italian eatery specializing in fresh homemade pasta & sauces. Visit website.

Pai Men Miyake

188B State St | 207-541-9204

Japanese inspired cuisine. Kitchen open 11:30 till midnight, 7 days. Lunch, dinner, bar, patio. Visit website.

Pat’s Pizza Old Port

30 Market St | 207-699-4455

Local neighborhood bar and casual family dining restaurant. Much more than pizza! Banquet space available. Visit website.

Pom’s Thai Taste Restaurant & Noodle House

571 Congress St | 207-772-7999

Authentic Thai food. Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Kid’s menu. Visit website.

Port of Call Restaurant

88 Spring St | 207-775-2311

American cuisine & fresh seafood. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Open 7 days. Visit website.

Portland Hunt + Alpine Club

75 Market St | 207-747-4754

Craft cocktails and Scandinavian inspired food. Open 1pm-1am, 7 days a week. Visit website.

Portland Lobster Co.

180 Commercial St | 207-775-2112

Maine’s best lobster roll, lobster dinners, fried clams, beer & wine on our large deck! Dogs welcome. Visit website.

Public Market House

28 Monument Sq | 207-228-2056

Nine locally-owned businesses offering beer, wine, coffee, cheese, bread, sandwiches, soup, pizza & much more! Visit website.

Rí Rá

72 Commercial St | 207-761-4446

Authentic Irish Pub with an exceptional menu and view of Casco Bay. Visit website.

Rick’s Lobby Café

400 Congress St | 207-671-5776

Coffee, bagels, muffins, breakfast sandwiches, hot & cold sandwiches, soup, chili & snacks. M-F 6:30am-2pm.

Rosie’s Restaurant & Pub

330 Fore St | 207-772-5656

The Cheers of Portland! Best burgers, seafood and pub fare. Great drink specials daily. Visit website.

Sabieng

21 Forest Ave | 207-253-5311

Authentic Thai cuisine. Visit website.

Salads Etc.

1 City Center | 207-590-6279

Salad bar with fresh & innovative ingredients.

Sapporo

230 Commercial St | 207-772-1233

Japanese cuisine & sushi bar. Dining room, takeout & catering. Open 7 days. Visit website.

Shay’s Grill Pub

18 Monument Sq | 207-772-2626

Relaxed upscale pub. Burgers, entrees, appetizers & great beer on tap! Patio. Visit website.

Slab: Sicilian Street Food

25 Preble St | 207-245-3088

Sicilian street food, full bar, 20 draft lines, large patio, live music. Visit website.

Soakology Teahouse

511 Congress St | 207-879-7625

Our teahouse offers a wide variety of teas, artisanal treats, teaware, bath and body products! Visit website.

Spartan Grill Coffee & Gyros

24 Monument Sq | 207-699-5577

Portland’s best coffee, Greek gyros, lamb, chicken & falafels in the middle of Monument Square. Visit website.

Speckled Ax

567 Congress St | 207-660-3333

Wood roasted espresso, siphon and pour over coffee, infused milks, loose leaf tea, overall deliciousness. Visit website.

Standard Baking Company

75 Commercial St | 207-773-2112

Retail bread, pastry & baking. Mostly French style, open production, everything baked from scratch. Visit website.

Starbucks Coffee

145 Commercial St | 207-780-0100

Serving coffee, tea, espresso drinks & pastries in a comfortable setting. Visit website.

Street & Company

33 Wharf St | 207-775-0887

Mediterranean bistro style seafood restaurant serving dinner nightly. Bar & Lounge 5pm, Dining Room 5:30pm. Visit website.

Subway

498 Congress St | 207-774-4800

Subs, salads, chips, cookies & drinks. Party subs available. Visit website.

Sur Lie

11 & 13 Free St | 207-956-7350

Casual contemporary American tapas style restaurant, focusing on fine food, fine wine and craft cocktails. Visit website.

Sweetgrass Old Port

324 Fore St | 207-761-8446

Taste award-winning wines & spirits made in Maine. Take your favorites home with you. Visit website.

Taco Escobarr

548 Congress St | 207-541-9097

A local, laid-back, friendly taqueria specializing in authentic Mexican food, quality drinks and fun. Visit website.

Tandoor

88 Exchange St | 207-775-4259

Fine Indian Cuisine. Visit website.

The Bar of Chocolate Café

38 Wharf St | 207-773-6667

Martini wine bar, specializing in desserts. Visit website.

The Corner Room

110 Exchange St | 207-879-4747

Italian inspired, casual, affordable restaurant featuring homemade pastas, pizzas & a large all-Italian wine list. Visit website.

The Crooked Mile

8 Milk St | 207-774-2333

Old Port café featuring great coffee, espresso, soups, sandwiches, salads, Wi-Fi, outdoor seating. Visit website.

The Dogfish Bar & Grille

128 Free St | 207-772-5483

Great food, drink, music & service in a casual & unpretentious atmosphere. Visit website.

The Grill Room

84 Exchange St | 207-774-2333

Serving wood-grilled, local, naturally-raised meats & fish. Wood-fired pizzas. Full bar. Outside patio. Visit website.

The Holy Donut

7 Exchange St | 207-775-7776

We specialize in Maine potato donuts, top quality ingredients, creative flavors, made from scratch daily! Visit website.

The North Point

35 Silver St | 207-899-3778

Upscale yet relaxed bar & restaurant with old-fashioned cocktails, wines, beers on tap, delicious appetizers. Visit website.

The Thirsty Pig

37 Exchange St | 207-773-2469

Homemade saussages. Craft beers. Local & lovely. Visit website.

Three Dollar Dewey’s

241 Commercial St | 207-772-3310

Portland’s Original Alehouse. 36 Draft Beers & 42 Bottles. Reasonably Priced Pub Fare. Free Popcorn! Visit website.

Tic-Tac O

1 City Center | 207-773-8226

Mexican food served fast, fresh, healthy & homemade style. Mon-Sat, 11am-3pm. Plentiful seating. Catering.

Top of the East

157 High St | 207-775-5411

Breathtaking views from Portland’s only rooftop bar. Signature cocktails, fine wines, small plates & paninis. Visit website.

Twenty Milk Street

20 Milk St | 207-774-4200

Fine dining at the historic Armory hotel in the heart of the Old Port. Visit website.

Union Restaurant

390 Congress St | 207-808-8800

Hotel restaurant and bar by James Beard Award-winning chefs Mark Gaier and Clark Frasier. Visit website.

Vena’s Fizz House

345 Fore St | 207-747-4901

Maine’s only mixology/cocktail store and natural made to order soda bar. Visit website.

Wild Burrito

581 Congress St | 207-761-1600

Fresh burritos and burgers.

Works Bakery Cafe

15 Temple St | 207-979-2425

NY style bagels boiled & baked the old-fashioned way. Sandwiches, salads & baked goods. Visit website.

Yosaku

1 Danforth St | 207-780-0880

Sushi. Outdoor dining overlooking Japanese garden. Grilled lobster, seafood & steak entrees.