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 residents recomanen
Nosh Kitchen Bar
551 Congress StCasual, 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 residents recomanen
Veranda Noodle House
245 Commercial StFair 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 residents recomanen
Bao Bao Dumpling House
133 Spring StFantastic 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 residents recomanen
Shays Grill Pub
18 Monument SqGround 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 residents recomanen
David's Restaurant
22 Monument SqPerhaps 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 residents recomanen
Bard Coffee
185 Middle StGreat coffee with Big Windows on Middle street allow for a caffeine fix and ample people watching.
Slab
25 Preble StHuge " slabs" of Sicilian Pizza. Absolutely great!
Long time favorite. Amazing brunch. Enjoy their Deck in nice weather
52 residents recomanen
Bayside American Cafe
98 Portland StLong 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 residents recomanen
Hifi Donuts
30 City CenterKiss your diet good bye because its going to be hard to only have one!
Forage Market
123 Washington AveBagels, 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 residents recomanen
Fore Street Restaurant
288 Fore StIf 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 residents recomanen
Isa
79 Portland StCentral and South American flavors, eclectic menu, great food and small outdoor patio make this place a foodie favorite.
Lazzari
618 Congress StFamily friendly pizza place and more.
Miyake
468 Fore StFabulous fresh seafood /sushi
Just a fun place to be at Lunch during the week, lots of food choices, busy place with business crowd
7 residents recomanen
Public Market House
28 Monument SqJust 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 residents recomanen
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern Promenade88 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 residents recomanen
Old Orchard Beach
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 residents recomanen
Peaks Island
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