Chris’s guidebook

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Chris’s guidebook

Restaurants

Casual, fun and great quick service with a smile. Frequently changing menu - mostly sandwiches- but don't believe for a second these are just " any ole" sandwiches. Outstanding Beef Shawarma, Duck Confit, or Tuna Tataki are among the many samplings you might want to try. French fries are worth the trip!
53 locals recommend
Nosh Kitchen Bar
551 Congress St
53 locals recommend
Casual, fun and great quick service with a smile. Frequently changing menu - mostly sandwiches- but don't believe for a second these are just " any ole" sandwiches. Outstanding Beef Shawarma, Duck Confit, or Tuna Tataki are among the many samplings you might want to try. French fries are worth the trip!
Fair prices, large portions, family friendly noodle bar serving Thai and Vietnamese food.
6 locals recommend
Veranda Noodle House
245 Commercial St
6 locals recommend
Fair prices, large portions, family friendly noodle bar serving Thai and Vietnamese food.
Fantastic Dumpling bar serving an array of Pan Fried Dumplings. Great Lunch spot. Nice vibe. Fills up quickly around 1230 pm
63 locals recommend
Bao Bao Dumpling House
133 Spring St
63 locals recommend
Fantastic Dumpling bar serving an array of Pan Fried Dumplings. Great Lunch spot. Nice vibe. Fills up quickly around 1230 pm
Ground Zero in Monument Square. Great outside patio. Wednesdays is the best day of the week to eat Lunch here- you can people watch while being in the mix of the Farmers market held each Wednesday Spring, Summer and Fall.
9 locals recommend
Shays Grill Pub
18 Monument Sq
9 locals recommend
Ground Zero in Monument Square. Great outside patio. Wednesdays is the best day of the week to eat Lunch here- you can people watch while being in the mix of the Farmers market held each Wednesday Spring, Summer and Fall.
Perhaps the Chef that launched the Portland Foodie Scene. Sophisticated Dinner complete with great staff. Great Lunch value; try the buffet
22 locals recommend
David's Restaurant
22 Monument Sq
22 locals recommend
Perhaps the Chef that launched the Portland Foodie Scene. Sophisticated Dinner complete with great staff. Great Lunch value; try the buffet
Great coffee with Big Windows on Middle street allow for a caffeine fix and ample people watching.
51 locals recommend
Bard Coffee
185 Middle St
51 locals recommend
Great coffee with Big Windows on Middle street allow for a caffeine fix and ample people watching.
Huge " slabs" of Sicilian Pizza. Absolutely great!
40 locals recommend
Slab
25 Preble St
40 locals recommend
Huge " slabs" of Sicilian Pizza. Absolutely great!
Long time favorite. Amazing brunch. Enjoy their Deck in nice weather
52 locals recommend
Bayside American Cafe
98 Portland St
52 locals recommend
Long time favorite. Amazing brunch. Enjoy their Deck in nice weather
Kiss your diet good bye because its going to be hard to only have one!
20 locals recommend
Hifi Donuts
30 City Center
20 locals recommend
Kiss your diet good bye because its going to be hard to only have one!
Bagels, coffee, hanging around. Good place to hang out.
44 locals recommend
Forage Market
123 Washington Ave
44 locals recommend
Bagels, coffee, hanging around. Good place to hang out.
If you want to experience one of the best restaurants in the city, be prepared to wait - always a long long wait but worth it, Outstanding food service and ambiance
92 locals recommend
Fore Street Restaurant
288 Fore St
92 locals recommend
If you want to experience one of the best restaurants in the city, be prepared to wait - always a long long wait but worth it, Outstanding food service and ambiance
Central and South American flavors, eclectic menu, great food and small outdoor patio make this place a foodie favorite.
28 locals recommend
Isa
79 Portland St
28 locals recommend
Central and South American flavors, eclectic menu, great food and small outdoor patio make this place a foodie favorite.
Family friendly pizza place and more.
14 locals recommend
Lazzari
618 Congress St
14 locals recommend
Family friendly pizza place and more.
Fabulous fresh seafood /sushi
34 locals recommend
Miyake
468 Fore St
34 locals recommend
Fabulous fresh seafood /sushi
Just a fun place to be at Lunch during the week, lots of food choices, busy place with business crowd
7 locals recommend
Public Market House
28 Monument Sq
7 locals recommend
Just a fun place to be at Lunch during the week, lots of food choices, busy place with business crowd

Sightseeing

88 Acre Park with small beach and a walking path that starts around the beach and winds along the ocean and ends around India St. ( approx 1 mile) Walk it year round; just gorgeous!
251 locals recommend
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern Promenade
251 locals recommend
88 Acre Park with small beach and a walking path that starts around the beach and winds along the ocean and ends around India St. ( approx 1 mile) Walk it year round; just gorgeous!
One of the best walking beaches in the USA at low tide. Super wide, flat and firm and crashing relaxing waves make it a quick and enjoyable day trip from Portland
185 locals recommend
Old Orchard Beach
185 locals recommend
One of the best walking beaches in the USA at low tide. Super wide, flat and firm and crashing relaxing waves make it a quick and enjoyable day trip from Portland

Neighborhoods

Short Ferry Ride from Casco Bay lines on Commercial st. Great way to take an inexpensive trip on the water. Nice walking Island to explore
10 locals recommend
Peaks Island
10 locals recommend
Short Ferry Ride from Casco Bay lines on Commercial st. Great way to take an inexpensive trip on the water. Nice walking Island to explore