Guidebook for Portland
Places to Eat
Perfect spot to grab a morning coffee, fresh pastries, and other gourmet goodies.
223 residents recomanen
Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine StPerfect spot to grab a morning coffee, fresh pastries, and other gourmet goodies.
Nice laid back atmosphere that has a creative menu that is always good and reasonably priced.
53 residents recomanen
Nosh Kitchen Bar
551 Congress StNice laid back atmosphere that has a creative menu that is always good and reasonably priced.
Absolutely wonderful food. You will definitely need to get a reservation as they book up very fast. The food is always consistently good unlike a lot of the newer over rated restaurants. Great service.
92 residents recomanen
Fore Street Restaurant
288 Fore StAbsolutely wonderful food. You will definitely need to get a reservation as they book up very fast. The food is always consistently good unlike a lot of the newer over rated restaurants. Great service.
The Front Room
73 Congress StIt's close by and has a menu that is kind to all budgets.
Lolita
90 Congress StHilltop Coffee Shop
100 Congress StBlue Spoon
5 Congress StGreat breakfast variety for those with heartier appetites.
33 residents recomanen
Portland Pottery Cafe
118 Washington AveGreat breakfast variety for those with heartier appetites.
Great craft foods. Delicious wood fired bagels. A great breakfast or lunch spot for those who enjoy a lighter fair- frsh made soups and sandwiches.
44 residents recomanen
Forage Market
123 Washington AveGreat craft foods. Delicious wood fired bagels. A great breakfast or lunch spot for those who enjoy a lighter fair- frsh made soups and sandwiches.
Super delicious gourmet breakfast/brunch option in the West End. They also serve dinner. Frequented by locals.
47 residents recomanen
CHAVAL
58 Pine StSuper delicious gourmet breakfast/brunch option in the West End. They also serve dinner. Frequented by locals.
Arrive early for lunch or dinner. This place fills up fast. Good portions.
63 residents recomanen
Bao Bao Dumpling House
133 Spring StArrive early for lunch or dinner. This place fills up fast. Good portions.
Veranda Noodle House
245 Commercial StLarge portions and reliably delicious.
Don't be fooled by the name and location of this restaurant. They sell so much more than fried chicken. They have an entire menu of middle eastern eats including marinated and chargrilled lamb chops, gyros, rice, kebabs, etc. The lamb chops are absolutely delicious!
CROWN FRIED CHICKEN
292 St John StDon't be fooled by the name and location of this restaurant. They sell so much more than fried chicken. They have an entire menu of middle eastern eats including marinated and chargrilled lamb chops, gyros, rice, kebabs, etc. The lamb chops are absolutely delicious!
David's is a tried and true Portland restaurant. They offer a lunch buffet for $12 that usually includes salad, pizza, soup, small bites, etc. Their dinner menu is delicious and reasonable.
22 residents recomanen
David's Restaurant
22 Monument SqDavid's is a tried and true Portland restaurant. They offer a lunch buffet for $12 that usually includes salad, pizza, soup, small bites, etc. Their dinner menu is delicious and reasonable.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a nice venue to take in some jazz or world music. I'm not the one to chase a night scene, so I prefer week nights.
71 residents recomanen
Blue
650 Congress StThis is a nice venue to take in some jazz or world music. I'm not the one to chase a night scene, so I prefer week nights.
Port City Music Hall
504 Congress StArts & Culture
SPACE Gallery offers films, music and visual art exhibitions. It's a great spot to mingle with the locals particularly on film nights.
72 residents recomanen
SPACE
534-538 Congress StSPACE Gallery offers films, music and visual art exhibitions. It's a great spot to mingle with the locals particularly on film nights.
This church converted into an arts center is incredibly convenient for a show. Just a quick walk down Congress St.
16 residents recomanen
Saint Lawrence Arts Center
76 Congress StThis church converted into an arts center is incredibly convenient for a show. Just a quick walk down Congress St.
Parks & Nature
The Eastern Promenade is a great place to get out in nature. The nearby park has walking trails, boating access, kayak rentals, playground, and a public beach.
251 residents recomanen
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern PromenadeThe Eastern Promenade is a great place to get out in nature. The nearby park has walking trails, boating access, kayak rentals, playground, and a public beach.
Portland Paddle
1 Eastern PromenadeKyak rentals
Essentials
You can get all of your essentials here. It more than a convenience store. It's a well-stocked market with a deli-grill offering made to order pizza, wings, sandwiches, etc. It's just a short walk around the corner.
41 residents recomanen
Hilltop Superette
135 Congress StYou can get all of your essentials here. It more than a convenience store. It's a well-stocked market with a deli-grill offering made to order pizza, wings, sandwiches, etc. It's just a short walk around the corner.
Sightseeing
A great way to get a tour of Casco Bay. A perfect kid activity.
31 residents recomanen
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum
49 Thames StA great way to get a tour of Casco Bay. A perfect kid activity.
You can't come to Maine without visiting the lighthouse in the Cape.
229 residents recomanen
Parc Fort Williams
1000 Shore RdYou can't come to Maine without visiting the lighthouse in the Cape.