Guidebook for South Portland
Food Scene
One of Portland's most popular restaurants. They serve small plates (almost tapas style) and offer a full bar. It is almost always packed in the summer and on weekends, but they will take your name and text you when you're ready! Worth it!
145 locals recommend
Central Provisions
414 Fore StOne of Portland's most popular restaurants. They serve small plates (almost tapas style) and offer a full bar. It is almost always packed in the summer and on weekends, but they will take your name and text you when you're ready! Worth it!
You'll wait for a table here, but the oysters and lobster roll are well worth it. Another Portland favorite.
272 locals recommend
Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StYou'll wait for a table here, but the oysters and lobster roll are well worth it. Another Portland favorite.
Get the crispy tacos!! And an amazing margarita while you're at it. This place is always bustling and a little smaller, but it is so delicious and adorable in there!
32 locals recommend
Taco Escobarr
548 Congress StGet the crispy tacos!! And an amazing margarita while you're at it. This place is always bustling and a little smaller, but it is so delicious and adorable in there!
Another favorite amongst locals. The burgers and fries are INSANE.
53 locals recommend
Nosh Kitchen Bar
551 Congress StAnother favorite amongst locals. The burgers and fries are INSANE.
This place is a little bit outside Portland, but a local favorite that tourists aren't very aware of. It sits right on the water and offers great views of sailboats and the ocean. Worth it for a drink and a snack before dinner.
21 locals recommend
The Dockside Grill
215 Foreside RdThis place is a little bit outside Portland, but a local favorite that tourists aren't very aware of. It sits right on the water and offers great views of sailboats and the ocean. Worth it for a drink and a snack before dinner.
BRUNCH! BREAKFAST! Doesn't matter what day - get breakfast here. The Louisiana Bayou benedict is a must. And house made bloody mix doesn't hurt either.
52 locals recommend
Bayside American Cafe
98 Portland StBRUNCH! BREAKFAST! Doesn't matter what day - get breakfast here. The Louisiana Bayou benedict is a must. And house made bloody mix doesn't hurt either.
Drinks & Nightlife
If it's a nice night, The Porthole will typically be packed and often offers live music. A little "divey" but you'll get a mix of all walks of life here, as it is one of the only options for drinking outside right on the water in Portland.
56 locals recommend
The Porthole Restaurant & Pub
20 Custom House WharfIf it's a nice night, The Porthole will typically be packed and often offers live music. A little "divey" but you'll get a mix of all walks of life here, as it is one of the only options for drinking outside right on the water in Portland.
This is a great spot for after dinner drinks 10PM and later. The average age here is probably between 27 - 40. Definitely the trendiest place to go out to in Portland right now.
51 locals recommend
Blyth & Burrows
26 Exchange StThis is a great spot for after dinner drinks 10PM and later. The average age here is probably between 27 - 40. Definitely the trendiest place to go out to in Portland right now.
Sightseeing
Portland Harbor Museum
12 Captain Strout CircleBecasue, Maine.