Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Coffee By Design
43 Washington AveAwesome local coffee - been in business a few decades.
OTTO
576 Congress StMike's favorite pizza.
Great breakfast joint and all-around nice place to stop for a bite. Supports the local farmers. Communal feel.
31 locals recommend
Local Sprouts Co-op
649 Congress StGreat breakfast joint and all-around nice place to stop for a bite. Supports the local farmers. Communal feel.
Local 188
685 Congress StOne of my favorite restaurants for its ambiance and beer list.
100% (or nearly) locally sourced restaurant. Only one of its kind in the country.
11 locals recommend
Vinland
593 Congress St100% (or nearly) locally sourced restaurant. Only one of its kind in the country.
Chris' favorite pizza and it smells so good. Great ambiance, right on the waterfront.
98 locals recommend
Flatbread Company
72 Commercial StChris' favorite pizza and it smells so good. Great ambiance, right on the waterfront.
Harbor Fish Market
9 Custom House WharfThe freshest fish on the water front!
Hot Suppa
703 Congress StGreat breakfast place on Congress St.
This is our #1 breakfast spot and we have heard/maybe just started rumors that it has won national awards.
64 locals recommend
Ohno Cafe
87 Brackett StThis is our #1 breakfast spot and we have heard/maybe just started rumors that it has won national awards.
Blue Spoon Cafe & Catering
64 Pine StGourmet take-out. Great for coffee or a nosh.
Joe's Boathouse Catering
A favorite with families.
Speckled Ax
567 Congress StPai Men Miyake
188 State StJapanese
Duckfat
43 Middle StFrench fries in duck fat
Green Elephant
608 Congress StDelicious vegetarian fare for everyone.
Exclusive fare - expensive, but some of the best in the city.
92 locals recommend
Fore Street Restaurant
288 Fore StExclusive fare - expensive, but some of the best in the city.
Street & Co
33 Wharf StExclusive fare - expensive, but some of the best in the city.
Seafood and upscale/casual waterfront fare. Boones has a long history of serving seafood on the waterfront in Portland. It was recently acquired and renovated by one of Portland’s Premier Chef’s and now serves an innovated New England Cuisine. The deck which overlooks the waterfront is fantastic in the summer and the blazing fireplace is perfect in the winter.
23 locals recommend
Boone's Fish House & Oyster Room
86 Commercial StSeafood and upscale/casual waterfront fare. Boones has a long history of serving seafood on the waterfront in Portland. It was recently acquired and renovated by one of Portland’s Premier Chef’s and now serves an innovated New England Cuisine. The deck which overlooks the waterfront is fantastic in the summer and the blazing fireplace is perfect in the winter.
555 Congress St
555 Congress StreetB.GOOD
15 Exchange StCasual eatery with a healthy focus.
Scratch Baking Co
416 Preble StSo fun to do on the weekend.
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing view of Portland from the 13th floor. Just steps away. Great cocktails. Pricey.
68 locals recommend
Top of the East
157 High StAmazing view of Portland from the 13th floor. Just steps away. Great cocktails. Pricey.
The Jewel Box
644 Congress StUnmarked bar with mystique.
Adorable little bar with tons of character and outside seating in the summer.
19 locals recommend
The North Point
35 Silver StAdorable little bar with tons of character and outside seating in the summer.
So lucky to have this gem of a live music venue in our backyard. Inexpensive, live music most nights of the week.
71 locals recommend
Blue
650 Congress StSo lucky to have this gem of a live music venue in our backyard. Inexpensive, live music most nights of the week.
“So lucky to have this gem of a live music venue in our backyard. Inexpensive, live music most nights of the week.”
61 locals recommend
One Longfellow Square
181 State St“So lucky to have this gem of a live music venue in our backyard. Inexpensive, live music most nights of the week.”
Arts & Culture
State Theater
609 Congress StHuge local venue with live music.
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress SqEverything Else
Support the local guys! Every Saturday in the summer from 7am to 1pm at Deering Oaks.
64 locals recommend
Portland Farmers' Market
92 Deering AveSupport the local guys! Every Saturday in the summer from 7am to 1pm at Deering Oaks.
Essentials
Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine StThe best local produce and meat - a foodie’s delight.
Portland’s Family owned Italian Market with a reasonably priced wine selection.
41 locals recommend
Micucci Grocery Store
45 India StPortland’s Family owned Italian Market with a reasonably priced wine selection.
One of the largest on the East Coast with a new a Tap House serving select beers and food.
151 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
2 Somerset StOne of the largest on the East Coast with a new a Tap House serving select beers and food.
Trader Joe's
87 Marginal WayYup, we’ve got one of those too.
Parks & Nature
Two Lights State Park
7 Tower DrPortland Headlight is located here.
Small neighborhood beach with stunning harbor views. You can also rent paddleboard here.
93 locals recommend
East End Beach
Eastern Promenade TrailSmall neighborhood beach with stunning harbor views. You can also rent paddleboard here.
Ride your bike to Higgins Beach in Scarborough. Nice beach for surfing.
115 locals recommend
Higgins Beach
Ride your bike to Higgins Beach in Scarborough. Nice beach for surfing.
Sightseeing
Portland Observatory
138 Congress StBest view in the city.
Take a ferry out to Peaks Island (BYOB while on board) and rent a bike while there, or take the Mailboat Run Cruise that is 3 hours long and rounds several of the Calendar Islands.
140 locals recommend
Casco Bay Lines station
Take a ferry out to Peaks Island (BYOB while on board) and rent a bike while there, or take the Mailboat Run Cruise that is 3 hours long and rounds several of the Calendar Islands.