Food & Drink
Breakfast Items
Tandem Coffee & Bakery • coffee, scones, biscuits with butter & jam
742 Congress St, Portland, ME
ZUbakery • croissants & breads
81 Clark St, Portland, ME
Standard Baking Co • croissants, breads, scones, tarts
75 Commercial St, Portland, ME
Scratch Baking Co • bagels & bakery items
416 Preble St, South Portland, ME
Portland has many good restaurants
We’ve compiled a list of options to consider during your stay.
Sit-Down Breakfast-Lunch
Bread & Friends • bakery and restaurant
505 Fore St, Portland, ME
Becky's Diner • a classic Maine Coffee Shop - atmosphere more then food, but I love the grilled cheese.
390 Commercial St, Portland, ME
Hot Suppa • Southern kitchen & bar
703 Congress St, Portland, ME
Artemisia Cafe • classic excellent breakfast cafe
61 Pleasant St, Portland, ME
Dutch’s • sandwiches & homemade donuts
28 Preble St, Portland, ME
Lunch Fare
Classic Maine Seafood
High Roller Lobster Co • oysters, lobster rolls, and sandwiches
104 Exchange St, Portland, ME
Eventide Oyster Co • raw bar & bao bun lobster roll
86 Middle St, Portland, ME
Portland Lobster Company • classic fried clams & lobster rolls, etc.
180 Commercial St, Portland, ME
199 W Commercial St, Portland, ME
Bars & Snacks
150 Park Street, Portland, ME
Five of Clubs in the Longfellow Hotel
754 Congress Street, Portland, ME
Hunt & Alpine • in the town square near Old Port
75 Market St, Portland, ME
Dinner
On a night you are not eating with us.
Maro & Charlie's Top Picks / Booking required (far) ahead in summer (many do not serve lunch)
Scales • Upscale, fresh fish, lobster, oysters & salads down on the pier
68 Commercial St, Portland, ME
Solo Italiano • Upscale Italian, delicious, right on Commercial Street
100 Commercial Street, Portland, ME
Fore Street • Upscale, wonderful open spit & fire cooking, salads, and special items
288 Fore St, Portland, ME
Twelve • Finer Dining, wonderful room, great food, and wines
115 Thames St, Portland, ME
Central Provisions • Upscale original, small, very delish, and unique
414 Fore St, Portland, ME
Elizabeth • A great bar with delicious small plates in the Old Port - French inspirations - excellent hangout serves brunch too
47 Wharf Street, Portland, ME
Wayside Tavern • Casual - mid-range in price, but very tasty, and a nice bar
747 Congress St, Portland, ME
Boda • Casual - Thai bistro with delicious staples like Pad Thai as well as a menu of skewers (no reservations)
671 Congress St, Portland, ME
Miyake • Japanese - upscale, excellent sushi bar and delicious small dishes - very fresh
468 Fore St, Portland, ME
Pai Men Miyake • (sibling restaurant - no reservations) ramen bar with excellent small plates, rolls, and an excellent selection of beer, sake, and cocktails
188 State Street, Portland, Maine
Aomori • From the Miyake group, Asian with yakitori skewers
52 Hanover St Ste D, Portland, ME
Terlingua • Mexican, Casual, great outside seating, Mexican BBQ boards
40 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101
Empire • Best Chinese food in Portland - a great place to grab some dim sum and a couple of cocktails.
575 Congress St, Portland, ME
Lucky Cheetah • Asian, Pan-Asian restaurant in the Old Port - fun for sharing dishes, with a distinct booth-like bar seating - nice for a larger group eating together.
11 Moulton St, Portland, ME
Evo • Mediterranean, centrally located - nice appetizers
443 Fore St, Portland, ME
Douro • Portuguese Inspired, Listed NYT America’s Best Restaurant 2026
110 Thames St Ste A, Portland, ME
If driving a bit North, we love The Alna Store (Alna).
If driving a bit South - we love Earth at Hidden Pond (Kennebunkport) and Palace Diner (Biddeford) for lunch.