Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Delicious, totally unique drinks--try the homemade horchata w/a shot of espresso.
31 lokalaca preporučuje
Omi's Coffee Shop
372 Cottage RdDelicious, totally unique drinks--try the homemade horchata w/a shot of espresso.
Great happy hour, brunch, and dinner. Good taps. I love the crispy pig's ear.
10 lokalaca preporučuje
Outliers Eatery
231 York StreetGreat happy hour, brunch, and dinner. Good taps. I love the crispy pig's ear.
If you hid a diner in the back of a dive bar, you'd get this place. Family friendly esp during the day/brunch.
38 lokalaca preporučuje
Ruski's
212 Danforth StIf you hid a diner in the back of a dive bar, you'd get this place. Family friendly esp during the day/brunch.
Taco Trio
60 Ocean StSalsa bar! BBQ goat tacos!
Bonobo
46 Pine StEasy pizza
Fore Street
Fore StreetThe standard-bearer for the special occasion restaurant.
Incredible oysters and drinks and food. Actually worth the wait. Put your name down then wander over to the East Ender for a drink/snack.
272 lokalaca preporučuje
Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StIncredible oysters and drinks and food. Actually worth the wait. Put your name down then wander over to the East Ender for a drink/snack.
Fabulous coffee but really...the pastries and baked goods are some next level sh't.
163 lokalaca preporučuje
The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring StFabulous coffee but really...the pastries and baked goods are some next level sh't.
Central Provisions
414 Fore StIt's really that delicious. Really.
Delicious food and great ambience. Homey, not pretentious. Get the corned beef hash or the cuban sandwich and the bloody mary.
152 lokalaca preporučuje
Hot Suppa
703 Congress StDelicious food and great ambience. Homey, not pretentious. Get the corned beef hash or the cuban sandwich and the bloody mary.
Great taps, good ramen, outdoor seating with lots of people-watching.
148 lokalaca preporučuje
Pai Men Miyake
188 State StGreat taps, good ramen, outdoor seating with lots of people-watching.
TIQA
327 Commercial StNice outdoor seating for a drink.
Fun little restaurant with decent food on a lovely street. Underneath artist studios--see if you can get in!
20 lokalaca preporučuje
Artemisia Cafe
61 Pleasant StFun little restaurant with decent food on a lovely street. Underneath artist studios--see if you can get in!
Bard Coffee
185 Middle StMore excellent coffee
The $18 lunch Bento box is the best gourmet value you'll have all year.
34 lokalaca preporučuje
Miyake
468 Fore StThe $18 lunch Bento box is the best gourmet value you'll have all year.
Strong drinks, amazing bbq, good prices, outdoor seating. Pork chicharron.
77 lokalaca preporučuje
Terlingua
40 Washington AveStrong drinks, amazing bbq, good prices, outdoor seating. Pork chicharron.
BYOB! Who knew German food could be light and delicious? Great brunch, and rarely a wait.
10 lokalaca preporučuje
Schulte & Herr
349 Cumberland AveBYOB! Who knew German food could be light and delicious? Great brunch, and rarely a wait.
Everything Else
Ohno Cafe
87 Brackett StAwesome selection of beer and wine, fabulous breakfast sandwiches.
Great place to picnic, walk your dog/kids, throw a frisbee
8 lokalaca preporučuje
Harbor View Memorial Park
Great place to picnic, walk your dog/kids, throw a frisbee
Scratch Baking Co
416 Preble StOMG The bagels!
OTTO
576 Congress Stso delicious. they deliver. good w kids.
Great fun for kids and interesting for adults, too.
114 lokalaca preporučuje
Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine
250 Thompsons Point RoadGreat fun for kids and interesting for adults, too.
Always nice to have two hospitals close by.
6 lokalaca preporučuje
Northern Light Mercy Hospital - State St.
144 State StAlways nice to have two hospitals close by.
East End Beach
Eastern Promenade TrailAwesome dog beach with restricted hours.
My favorite dog beach (restricted hours) after Ferry in Scarborough. Get breakfast at scratch and walk over. Playground for kids.
135 lokalaca preporučuje
Willard Beach
My favorite dog beach (restricted hours) after Ferry in Scarborough. Get breakfast at scratch and walk over. Playground for kids.
Ferry Road
Ferry RoadBest beach! Dogs allowed at certain times.
Feel like you're in an F. Scott Fitzgerald book for an hour as you sip drinks on the veranda. Get the oysters.
30 lokalaca preporučuje
Black Point Inn
510 Black Point RdFeel like you're in an F. Scott Fitzgerald book for an hour as you sip drinks on the veranda. Get the oysters.
Kettle Cove Road
Kettle Cove RoadGreat beach.
Drop in to a buti yoga class and have a little fun with your exercise!
14 lokalaca preporučuje
Hustle and Flow
155 Brackett StDrop in to a buti yoga class and have a little fun with your exercise!
Portland Farmers' Market
92 Deering AveGreat farmer's market! The park is amazing, too...
The unadulterated lifestyle vision of its dapper owner, Kazeem. A little bit of the best of everything from men's and women's clothes (new and vintage) to beef jerky.
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Portland Trading Co
83 Market StThe unadulterated lifestyle vision of its dapper owner, Kazeem. A little bit of the best of everything from men's and women's clothes (new and vintage) to beef jerky.
Great place for a gift for your mother in law or a baby shower. Beach lifestyle with french inflection.
7 lokalaca preporučuje
Blanche & Mimi
195 Middle StGreat place for a gift for your mother in law or a baby shower. Beach lifestyle with french inflection.
Material Objects
500 Congress StAlways a great find at this resale shop.
More smiles per square foot--stationery, art, vintage thermoses, owls, t-shirts.
14 lokalaca preporučuje
Pinecone+Chickadee
6 Free StMore smiles per square foot--stationery, art, vintage thermoses, owls, t-shirts.
Best brewery in Portland. Tap room hours are so fun--they frequently have great food trucks and you can try neighbor Foundation's beers, too.
102 lokalaca preporučuje
Bissell Brothers
38 Resurgam PlBest brewery in Portland. Tap room hours are so fun--they frequently have great food trucks and you can try neighbor Foundation's beers, too.
Sunday night movies in the park all summer! Food trucks and people watching--take a load off for a few minutes while roaming around town.
20 lokalaca preporučuje
Congress Square Park
Sunday night movies in the park all summer! Food trucks and people watching--take a load off for a few minutes while roaming around town.
Entertainment & Activities
Reiche Community School
166 Brackett StAwesome place for kids to blow off steam.
If you LOVE cocktails, you'll die for the drinks. Mocktails are delicious too, for kids. Sells bitters and other accoutrement.
27 lokalaca preporučuje
Vena's Fizz House
90 Fore StIf you LOVE cocktails, you'll die for the drinks. Mocktails are delicious too, for kids. Sells bitters and other accoutrement.
Your kids will amuse themselves for hours on the rocks while you marvel at views of the lighthouses. Lobster rolls can be a long wait and a bit pricy but tasty.
136 lokalaca preporučuje
The Lobster Shack at Two Lights
225 Two Lights RdYour kids will amuse themselves for hours on the rocks while you marvel at views of the lighthouses. Lobster rolls can be a long wait and a bit pricy but tasty.
Pine Point
Warmest water in the area!
Државни парк Кресцент Бич
109 Bowery Beach RdGorgeous beach. Pay to get in, no dogs.
Hippy hideout with healthy food, good coffee and beer/wine, and you can let your kids run amok without getting side-eye from anyone.
31 lokalaca preporučuje
Local Sprouts Co-op
649 Congress StHippy hideout with healthy food, good coffee and beer/wine, and you can let your kids run amok without getting side-eye from anyone.
Kids LOVE this place. Food's pretty good, people watching is great.
88 lokalaca preporučuje
Joe's Boathouse Catering
Kids LOVE this place. Food's pretty good, people watching is great.
Gorgeous Gelato
434 Fore StBest gelato in town. Served by real italians!
Mount Desert Island Ice Cream
51 Exchange StBest ice cream on the East Coast [*mic drop*].
Great huge playground AND a splash pool for kids. Top pick...
87 lokalaca preporučuje
Deering Oaks Park
Great huge playground AND a splash pool for kids. Top pick...
Great beer, bowling, and food. Upscale but reasonably priced and fun!
93 lokalaca preporučuje
Bayside Bowl
58 Alder StGreat beer, bowling, and food. Upscale but reasonably priced and fun!
Beaches, fairy villages, and not too long for kids to enjoy. Dog-friendly.
9 lokalaca preporučuje
Mackworth Island Trail
Mackworth Island TrailBeaches, fairy villages, and not too long for kids to enjoy. Dog-friendly.
Sightseeing
Such a bargain! The mail run ferry is great at sunset--bring a picnic. You can island hop, too, for no additional charge.
140 lokalaca preporučuje
Casco Bay Lines station
Such a bargain! The mail run ferry is great at sunset--bring a picnic. You can island hop, too, for no additional charge.
Gorgeous views, paved trails for biking or walking that feed into back bay trail. Dog beaches!
251 lokalaca preporučuje
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern PromenadeGorgeous views, paved trails for biking or walking that feed into back bay trail. Dog beaches!
Portland Paddle
1 Eastern PromenadeRent kayaks or SUPs!
Portland Observatory
138 Congress StSo cute.
Rent bikes for the family then take off to Cape Elizabeth for the Portland Headlight in Fort Williams Park!
25 lokalaca preporučuje
Gorham Bike & Ski
693 Congress StRent bikes for the family then take off to Cape Elizabeth for the Portland Headlight in Fort Williams Park!
Beach. Dog park. Lighthouse. Best lobster rolls in town. This is why you came to Maine.
229 lokalaca preporučuje
Парк Форт Вилијамс
1000 Shore RdBeach. Dog park. Lighthouse. Best lobster rolls in town. This is why you came to Maine.
Enjoy city and water views for all 5k. Links up with the Eastern Prom trail.
38 lokalaca preporučuje
Back Cove Trail
Back Cove TrailEnjoy city and water views for all 5k. Links up with the Eastern Prom trail.
Essentials
Great Italian grocer with all kinds of condiments. Gourmet gifts cheap here!
41 lokalaca preporučuje
Micucci Grocery Store
45 India StGreat Italian grocer with all kinds of condiments. Gourmet gifts cheap here!
Fresh Approach
155 Brackett StBeer, wine, meat, staples, sandwiches, homemade soups.
Whole Foods Market
2 Somerset StGreat.
Arts & Culture
State Theater
609 Congress StGorgeous old-school venue with great acts.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local 188
685 Congress StFabulous cocktails. Good chicken livers, too.
Outdoor seating, delicious gastro-pub food (the veggie burger is best in town), good taps and drinks.
88 lokalaca preporučuje
LFK
188 State StOutdoor seating, delicious gastro-pub food (the veggie burger is best in town), good taps and drinks.
The Jewel Box
644 Congress StStrong, unusual, medicinal drinks.
Best views--from the top of the Eastland hotel. Crowd can be a bit much and drink are meh, but who cares when you can see New Hampshire?
68 lokalaca preporučuje
Top of the East
157 High StBest views--from the top of the Eastland hotel. Crowd can be a bit much and drink are meh, but who cares when you can see New Hampshire?