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Portland guidebook

Food scene- West End

The West End holds its own when it comes to food and drink. Here, I’ve highlighted our walkable favorites.
Great brunch. Go early or be prepared to wait.
152 residents recomanen
Hot Suppa
703 Congress St
152 residents recomanen
Great brunch. Go early or be prepared to wait.
Delicious breakfast sandwiches on the go!
64 residents recomanen
Ohno Cafe
87 Brackett St
64 residents recomanen
Delicious breakfast sandwiches on the go!
Great local brick oven pizza!
46 residents recomanen
Bonobo
46 Pine St
46 residents recomanen
Great local brick oven pizza!
The best coffee and to die for baked goods!
163 residents recomanen
The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring St
163 residents recomanen
The best coffee and to die for baked goods!
Fantastic authentic Thai and open late night!
147 residents recomanen
Boda
671 Congress St
147 residents recomanen
Fantastic authentic Thai and open late night!
Noodles and a fantastic lobster sushi roll.
148 residents recomanen
Pai Men Miyake
188 State St
148 residents recomanen
Noodles and a fantastic lobster sushi roll.
Noted as one of Portland’s best new restaurants.
47 residents recomanen
CHAVAL
58 Pine St
47 residents recomanen
Noted as one of Portland’s best new restaurants.
Classic Italian in historical mansion.
10 residents recomanen
Roma
767 Congress St
10 residents recomanen
Classic Italian in historical mansion.
Unique cafe and gift shop!
Smalls
Unique cafe and gift shop!

Food scene - beyond the West End

There is no shortage of amazing food in this city. Here, we highlight just a few that are worth leaving the neighborhood for.
Oysters and a killer lobster roll.
272 residents recomanen
Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle St
272 residents recomanen
Oysters and a killer lobster roll.
Delicious seafood and views!
138 residents recomanen
Scales
68 Commercial St
138 residents recomanen
Delicious seafood and views!
James Beard finalist. Not to be missed.
14 residents recomanen
Leeward
85 Free St
14 residents recomanen
James Beard finalist. Not to be missed.
Upscale new Italian.
23 residents recomanen
Solo Italiano
100 Commercial St
23 residents recomanen
Upscale new Italian.
Come for the fries. Stay for the shakes.
173 residents recomanen
Duckfat
43 Middle St
173 residents recomanen
Come for the fries. Stay for the shakes.
Book in advance! If you have the time, plan a boat trip out to this family owned island. Tickets include guided boat tour from Boothbay Harbor, and a meal of lobster, clams, corn and blueberry cake. Breathtaking scenery. Worth every penny.
18 residents recomanen
Cabbage Island Clambakes
22 Commercial Street
18 residents recomanen
Book in advance! If you have the time, plan a boat trip out to this family owned island. Tickets include guided boat tour from Boothbay Harbor, and a meal of lobster, clams, corn and blueberry cake. Breathtaking scenery. Worth every penny.
Authentic diner on the wharf. Something for everyone.
88 residents recomanen
Joe's Boathouse Catering
88 residents recomanen
Authentic diner on the wharf. Something for everyone.
Small, inviting and so good
67 residents recomanen
The Honey Paw
78 Middle St
67 residents recomanen
Small, inviting and so good

Drinks and Nightlife

Hip local bar with a killer burger.
88 residents recomanen
LFK
188 State St
88 residents recomanen
Hip local bar with a killer burger.
Great dive bar. Where to local drink and eat- breakfast served all day!
38 residents recomanen
Ruski's
212 Danforth St
38 residents recomanen
Great dive bar. Where to local drink and eat- breakfast served all day!
142 residents recomanen
Local 188
685 Congress St
142 residents recomanen
Basement speakeasy. Good Bourbon list.
47 residents recomanen
Bramhall
769 Congress St
47 residents recomanen
Basement speakeasy. Good Bourbon list.
Dive bar and dance bar with a HUGE mix of people.
47 residents recomanen
Bubba's Sulky Lounge
92 Portland St
47 residents recomanen
Dive bar and dance bar with a HUGE mix of people.

Sightseeing

74 residents recomanen
Mansió Victoria
109 Danforth St
74 residents recomanen
76 residents recomanen
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress St
76 residents recomanen
Take a quick ferry out to this picturesque island.
176 residents recomanen
Peaks Island
176 residents recomanen
Take a quick ferry out to this picturesque island.
Catch a lobster!
40 residents recomanen
Lucky Catch Cruises
170 Commercial St
40 residents recomanen
Catch a lobster!
Ride a mailboat out to the islands!
140 residents recomanen
Casco Bay Lines station
140 residents recomanen
Ride a mailboat out to the islands!

Parks and Nature

Free and dog friendly
135 residents recomanen
Willard Beach
135 residents recomanen
Free and dog friendly
Famous lighthouse
346 residents recomanen
Museu del Port de Portland
12 Captain Strout Circle
346 residents recomanen
Famous lighthouse
Cape Elizabeth is worth a quick trip.
124 residents recomanen
Parc Estatal de Crescent Beach
109 Bowery Beach Rd
124 residents recomanen
Cape Elizabeth is worth a quick trip.
No swimming, but great views for picnicking.
144 residents recomanen
Two Lights State Park
7 Tower Dr
144 residents recomanen
No swimming, but great views for picnicking.
Views, biking and great food vendors!
251 residents recomanen
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern Promenade
251 residents recomanen
Views, biking and great food vendors!
68 residents recomanen
Western Promenade Park
Valley Street
68 residents recomanen
229 residents recomanen
Parc Fort Williams
1000 Shore Rd
229 residents recomanen