Guidebook to Peaks Island and Portland Maine!
Peaks Island Food scene
Classic lobster shack fare, great views of the bay, full bar
7 locals recommend
Island Lobster Company
20 Island AveClassic lobster shack fare, great views of the bay, full bar
Excellent American and Korean food. Great deck overlooking the bay. Full Bar
19 locals recommend
The Cockeyed Gull Restaurant
78 Island AveExcellent American and Korean food. Great deck overlooking the bay. Full Bar
Peaks Cafe
50 Island AveCoffee, breakfast and lunch, and gifts!
The Greeks of Peaks
54 Welch StreetGreek food at a food truck! Located at the American Legion on Welch Street
Il Leone
2 Garden PlaceWood-fired pizza cart, outdoor seating right next door to the rental!
The Inn On Peaks Island
33 Island AvePub food
Groceries and take out pizza and sandwiches. If they don't have it, you don't need it!
15 locals recommend
Hannigan's Island Market
76 Island AveGroceries and take out pizza and sandwiches. If they don't have it, you don't need it!
Peaks Island Sightseeing
South Portland, guided bike tours of local landmarks! Great fun! They also repair bikes!
Lighthouse Bikes
72 Ocean StSouth Portland, guided bike tours of local landmarks! Great fun! They also repair bikes!
Mike's Carts
1 Welch StLocal golf cart rentals. All carts are electric! Long term rentals are available too!
World War II installation, located on the backshore of Peaks Island. Bring flashlights and good shoes!
Battery Steele
World War II installation, located on the backshore of Peaks Island. Bring flashlights and good shoes!
Picnic Point
Spit of land off a rocky beach. Great for picnics, swimming, hanging out
Gem Gallery
62 Island AveLocal art with rotating weekly shows, gifts
Local museum, located in the reunion hall and memorial building built in 1888 by Fifth Maine Regiment veterans of the Civil War. Lots of incredible artifacts from the Civil War. Amazing porch for gazing at the Atlantic Ocean.
6 locals recommend
Fifth Maine Regiment Museum
45 Seashore AveLocal museum, located in the reunion hall and memorial building built in 1888 by Fifth Maine Regiment veterans of the Civil War. Lots of incredible artifacts from the Civil War. Amazing porch for gazing at the Atlantic Ocean.
Umbrella Cover Museum
62 Island AveExactly what it says it is
Peaks Island bike rentals! A definite must do..... Hourly, daily, weekly rentals
8 locals recommend
Brad’s Bike Rental & Repair
115 Island AvePeaks Island bike rentals! A definite must do..... Hourly, daily, weekly rentals
Take a Peak
52 Island AveGreat gift shop on Peaks! Bouy Coast too
Richard Boyd Art Gallery
15 Epps StPottery and paintings
Torrington point beach
11 Lobster StThis is called Sandy Beach. It's pretty sandy in most spots
Maine Island Kayak Company
88 Island AvenueKayak tours based on Peaks Island
Centennial Street
Centennial StreetHere is another beach on Peaks!
Portland Food scene
Portland Restaurants! Make reservations!
Look at the Portland Food Map for great restaurant ideas
https://www.portlandfoodmap.com/map-view/
Scales
68 Commercial StWorld-class sea food restaurant!
Fore Street Restaurant
288 Fore StMake a reservation!
This is the place for oysters in Portland. Again, make a reservation!
272 locals recommend
Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StThis is the place for oysters in Portland. Again, make a reservation!
Solo Italiano
100 Commercial StAmazing Italian food, again, reservations are highly recommended!
Rosie's Restaurant & Pub
330 Fore StLocal pub!
The Thirsty Pig
37 Exchange StPeaks Island owned, Portland pub!
James Beard Finalist, amazing Vietnmese restaurant. Only open for take out!
41 locals recommend
Cong Tu Bot
57 Washington AveJames Beard Finalist, amazing Vietnmese restaurant. Only open for take out!
Novare Res Bier Cafe
4 Canal PlazaBeer garden in Portland!
Great BBQ. House-smoked meats with Caribbean, Southwest & Mexican inspired dishes
77 locals recommend
Terlingua
40 Washington AveGreat BBQ. House-smoked meats with Caribbean, Southwest & Mexican inspired dishes
The Honey Paw
78 Middle StMake a reservation!
Irish pub, right next to the boat. Reservations not necessarily required
32 locals recommend
Rí Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant
72 Commercial StIrish pub, right next to the boat. Reservations not necessarily required
Wood-fired pizza next to the Casco Bay Lines! Reservations maybe required, it's recommended to call and check....
98 locals recommend
Flatbread Company
72 Commercial StWood-fired pizza next to the Casco Bay Lines! Reservations maybe required, it's recommended to call and check....
Central Provisions
414 Fore StSmall Plates! Amazing food! Reservations recommended!
Emilitsa
547 Congress StGreek food, incredible. Reservations!
Isa
79 Portland StItalian food, so good. Reservations!
Great sushi in Portland, just a 7-minute walk from the ferry! Reservations are not necessarily required.
20 locals recommend
Benkay Japanese Restaurant And Sushi Bar
16 Middle StGreat sushi in Portland, just a 7-minute walk from the ferry! Reservations are not necessarily required.
Portland Things to Do
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress SqWorld-class art museum. 15-minute walk from the boat.
Nickelodeon Cinema (Patriot Cinemas)
1 Temple StMovies in Portland!
Lighthouse Bikes
72 Ocean StBike tours and Rentals in South Portland!
The Escape Room
492 Congress StExcape room in Portland! Fun for everyone.
Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine
250 Thompsons Point RoadBrand new facility!
Thompson Point
Thompsons PointPortland venue for lots of events
State Theater
609 Congress StLive music and events within walking distance of the ferry!
SPACE
534-538 Congress StArt gallery and events in Portland
One Longfellow Square
181 State StMusic etc! Walk there!
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's house! He lived and worked here! Walk up from the boat.
76 locals recommend
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress StHenry Wadsworth Longfellow's house! He lived and worked here! Walk up from the boat.
Museum about firefighting! Take the kids and walk up from the boat!
14 locals recommend
Portland Fire Museum
157 Spring StMuseum about firefighting! Take the kids and walk up from the boat!
Victoria Mansion
109 Danforth StThe name says it all. Go to the art museum and then walk here.
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern PromenadeTake the boat over and walk the prom!
City advice
Getting around
Leave your car in Portland, unless you have to bring it over
The car line for the Ferry is extremely long sometimes. On busy weekends, people wait in line for HOURS to get on the boat. SO, we recommend that you leave your car in Portland if you can. The apartment is a 4-minute walk from the boat (up a short steepish hill at the start). If you are travelling light, you should be able to carry your luggage to the apartment. BUT, if you need to bring your car, that is fine too.....
Getting around
Walk, bike, or golf cart
Peaks Island is a small island with a 3.8 mile perimeter road that is great for walking, running, biking. You can rent bikes at Brad's Bike Shop for the hour/day/week. If you want to drive, you can rent golf carts for the hour/day/week at Mike's Carts, but DEFINATELY call ahead for golf carts, they sell out FAST.
Getting around
Ferry Schedule https://www.cascobaylines.com/
Here is the link the Casco Bay Lines website!
https://www.cascobaylines.com/
Make sure to look at the current Peaks Island schedule for boat times. Make sure to confirm car ferry times if you are bringing your car over!