Daniel & Emily's Guidebook to Portland
Food scene
Small plates with a Spanish flare and great wine selection. Walking distance from the rental. Reservations needed.
47 residents recomanen
CHAVAL
58 Pine StSmall plates with a Spanish flare and great wine selection. Walking distance from the rental. Reservations needed.
Ruski's
212 Danforth StYour local dive bar. Breakfast all day. Walking distance.
Some of the best Ramen in town. Walking distance. No reservations but expect a moderate wait during peak times
148 residents recomanen
Pai Men Miyake
188 State StSome of the best Ramen in town. Walking distance. No reservations but expect a moderate wait during peak times
A true hidden gem. You'll have to take the Casco Bay ferry or private water taxi to get there. Seasonal. Reservations required. Go to their website for how to get there. Worth the trip and makes for a really fun night out.
7 residents recomanen
Crown Jewel
255 Diamond AveA true hidden gem. You'll have to take the Casco Bay ferry or private water taxi to get there. Seasonal. Reservations required. Go to their website for how to get there. Worth the trip and makes for a really fun night out.
The Highroller Lobster Co
104 Exchange StGo here for lobster rolls.
Japanses small plates. Amazing food and lively scene. No reservations. expect a wait .
61 residents recomanen
Izakaya Minato
54 Washington AveJapanses small plates. Amazing food and lively scene. No reservations. expect a wait .
High end food with an italian spin. One of our absolute favorites. Reservations needed.
14 residents recomanen
Leeward
85 Free StHigh end food with an italian spin. One of our absolute favorites. Reservations needed.
Seafood. One of the best lobster rolls (served on a Bao bun). A little spendy and expect a wait.
272 residents recomanen
Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StSeafood. One of the best lobster rolls (served on a Bao bun). A little spendy and expect a wait.
SoPo Seafood
171 Ocean StreetGreat oysters and lobster rolls. Casual fish market and eatery.
One of Portland's finest. Farm to table and exceptional food and service. Reservations needed well in advance though they do accept walk ins. Great spot for a special night out.
92 residents recomanen
Fore Street Restaurant
288 Fore StOne of Portland's finest. Farm to table and exceptional food and service. Reservations needed well in advance though they do accept walk ins. Great spot for a special night out.
The Jewel Box
644 Congress StA little hidden. Dark. Quirky. Fun.
Blue
650 Congress StLive music and decent bar and grub. No tickets or covers.
$1.95 oysters, fancy tinned fishies and decent wine/beer. Great place for a snack or lunch. No reservations.
42 residents recomanen
The Shop by Island Creek Oysters
123 Washington Ave$1.95 oysters, fancy tinned fishies and decent wine/beer. Great place for a snack or lunch. No reservations.
Slab
25 Preble StSicilian style pizza. Dangerously good.
Micucci Grocery Store
45 India StFun small little Italian market.
Maine & Loire
59 Washington AveBest wine shop around
Great breakfast (or dinner) in a cosy setting. Food has a southern flare. No reservations. Expect a wait at peak times. Walkable from the apartment.
152 residents recomanen
Hot Suppa
703 Congress StGreat breakfast (or dinner) in a cosy setting. Food has a southern flare. No reservations. Expect a wait at peak times. Walkable from the apartment.
No frills sushi joint in Longfellow Square, walkable form the apartment. Best bang for your buck sushi. Yummy bento-box dinner and lunch specials. The atmosphere here is very dated, and this place flies well under the radar of the ivory tower Portland foodies. It's our sure thing. There's almost always room for a walk in.
9 residents recomanen
King of the Roll
675 Congress StNo frills sushi joint in Longfellow Square, walkable form the apartment. Best bang for your buck sushi. Yummy bento-box dinner and lunch specials. The atmosphere here is very dated, and this place flies well under the radar of the ivory tower Portland foodies. It's our sure thing. There's almost always room for a walk in.
Neighborhoods
Trendy stretch along Portland's east end with lots of shops and eateries.
8 residents recomanen
Washington Avenue
Washington AvenueTrendy stretch along Portland's east end with lots of shops and eateries.
This is where you go to be a tourist, meander the historic cobblestone streets and find all the little cute shops.
223 residents recomanen
Old Port
This is where you go to be a tourist, meander the historic cobblestone streets and find all the little cute shops.
Longfellow Square
Walkable from the apartment. Nice concentration of shops, bars and restaurants.
Sightseeing
Freeport
Outlets outlets outlets. Shop till you drop.
Your access to nearby islands including Peak's Island and Great/Little Diamond Islands. They offer sunset cruises as well.
140 residents recomanen
Casco Bay Lines station
Your access to nearby islands including Peak's Island and Great/Little Diamond Islands. They offer sunset cruises as well.
Schooner cruises. Check out their website and book your tickets for their Wine Sails!
winewiseevents dot com
31 residents recomanen
Portland Schooner Co.
Maine State PierSchooner cruises. Check out their website and book your tickets for their Wine Sails!
winewiseevents dot com
Trails & Outdoors
Kettle Cove
Kettle Cove RoadCozy little beach. A little off the beaten path. Rocks and sand.
Short loop hike. Small fee for entry. Great way to get outside and enjoy some views of casco bay. You can drive to the island via a causeway. No boats needed.
Mackworth Island Trail
Mackworth Island TrailShort loop hike. Small fee for entry. Great way to get outside and enjoy some views of casco bay. You can drive to the island via a causeway. No boats needed.
Big sandy beach with access to the Cliff Walk at Prought's neck--one of the best bang for your buck hikes nearby. Sweeping views of the bay. Loop trail takes 1-2 hours. Park at the beach parking.
110 residents recomanen
Scarborough Beach
Black Point RdBig sandy beach with access to the Cliff Walk at Prought's neck--one of the best bang for your buck hikes nearby. Sweeping views of the bay. Loop trail takes 1-2 hours. Park at the beach parking.
Maine Audubon
20 Gilsland Farm RdFun trails through the estuary.
Beautiful views of the bay. Lovely place to have a stroll or picnic. Eastern facing, so if you're an early bird, the is the pale to catch the sunrise.
251 residents recomanen
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern PromenadeBeautiful views of the bay. Lovely place to have a stroll or picnic. Eastern facing, so if you're an early bird, the is the pale to catch the sunrise.
Views off to the west catch the White Mountains on a clear day. Walkable from the apartment the perfect place to catch the sunset.
68 residents recomanen
Western Promenade Park
Valley StreetViews off to the west catch the White Mountains on a clear day. Walkable from the apartment the perfect place to catch the sunset.
Jardins Botànics de Maine Costanera
105 Botanical Gardens DrSurprisingly excellent botanical gardens.
Health & Wellness
Nordic style baths. Separate men's/women's sauna and showers with communal relaxation room, cafe, hot tub and cold plunge.
Washington Baths
145 Washington AvenueNordic style baths. Separate men's/women's sauna and showers with communal relaxation room, cafe, hot tub and cold plunge.
Portland Power Yoga
84 Cove StHot yoga. Has showers and changing rooms.
A spa for your feet! Advance reservations recommended. Can be a little spendy.
10 residents recomanen
Soakology
511 Congress StA spa for your feet! Advance reservations recommended. Can be a little spendy.
Nine Stones Spa
185 Fore StFacials, massage, mani/pedis. A nice place to treat yourself.
Ok, this is NOT for everyone, but is truly a unique experience. Clothing optional no frills finnish style saunas, pool and hot tub. Semi-private sauna reservations available. About a 40 minute drive from Portland and open year round.
Richmond Corner Sauna
81 Dingley RdOk, this is NOT for everyone, but is truly a unique experience. Clothing optional no frills finnish style saunas, pool and hot tub. Semi-private sauna reservations available. About a 40 minute drive from Portland and open year round.
Evo Rock & Fitness Portland
65 Warren AveRock gym
Antiques and Vintage
So much vintage! Well curated collection of antiques and vintage items.
41 residents recomanen
Portland Flea-for-All
585 Congress StSo much vintage! Well curated collection of antiques and vintage items.
Portland Architectural salvage
131 Preble StA few floors of a little bit of everything.
The Lamp Repair Shop
105 Ocean StreetQuirky lamp shop with unique lighting finds. Limited hours.
Coffee
Best espresso drinks in town. The Thames st. location makes killer breakfast sandiwiches, but the Congress St. location is about a 10-12 minute walk form the apartment.
46 residents recomanen
Speckled Ax
567 Congress StBest espresso drinks in town. The Thames st. location makes killer breakfast sandiwiches, but the Congress St. location is about a 10-12 minute walk form the apartment.
Off the beaten path in a quieter neighborhood. Go early for yummy pastries.
6 residents recomanen
Coveside Coffee
28 Vannah AveOff the beaten path in a quieter neighborhood. Go early for yummy pastries.
Trendiest coffee shop in Portland. Killer pastries. Expect a long line during peak hours. Walkable from the apartment.
162 residents recomanen
Tandem Coffee and Bakery
742 Congress StTrendiest coffee shop in Portland. Killer pastries. Expect a long line during peak hours. Walkable from the apartment.
Walkable from the apartment. Excellent espresso and coffee with yummy snacks. Cozy neighborhood vibe.
Smalls
Walkable from the apartment. Excellent espresso and coffee with yummy snacks. Cozy neighborhood vibe.