Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
If you're going to Pineland, stop by for GREAT brunch, pizza, soups, salads, sandwiches...pick up a bottle of wine and fresh baked bread or do a little shopping for the house on your way back to town.
17 locals recommend
New Gloucester Village Store
405 Intervale RdIf you're going to Pineland, stop by for GREAT brunch, pizza, soups, salads, sandwiches...pick up a bottle of wine and fresh baked bread or do a little shopping for the house on your way back to town.
Outliers Eatery
231 York StreetGreat food!
Hands down the best fried oyster bun, raw oysters and lobster bun on Earth. This is a must for seafood. Next door is brand new The Honey Paw, featuring honeycomb soft-serve ice cream for dessert!
272 locals recommend
Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StHands down the best fried oyster bun, raw oysters and lobster bun on Earth. This is a must for seafood. Next door is brand new The Honey Paw, featuring honeycomb soft-serve ice cream for dessert!
Fine cocktails + small plates of great food. A must try if you can get a table.
145 locals recommend
Central Provisions
414 Fore StFine cocktails + small plates of great food. A must try if you can get a table.
The best potato donuts on the planet! Also located on Exchange Street in the Old Port.
220 locals recommend
The Holy Donut
194 Park AveThe best potato donuts on the planet! Also located on Exchange Street in the Old Port.
Small restaurant operated by a husband + wife duo who spent years in northern California perfecting your dining experience. Great food + wine pairings.
20 locals recommend
Artemisia Cafe
61 Pleasant StSmall restaurant operated by a husband + wife duo who spent years in northern California perfecting your dining experience. Great food + wine pairings.
B.GOOD
15 Exchange StSalads, burgers + more to eat there or take to go.
Recently re-opened under new husband + wife ownership. What a chef - lots of great seafood, meat + vegetarian dishes.
23 locals recommend
East Ender
47 Middle StRecently re-opened under new husband + wife ownership. What a chef - lots of great seafood, meat + vegetarian dishes.
Veranda Noodle Bar
14 Veranda StGreat noodle bar not far from the house.
Close to the house is a find, if you like po' boys and Abita beer!
21 locals recommend
Po' Boys & Pickles
1124 Forest AveClose to the house is a find, if you like po' boys and Abita beer!
Great Happy Hour from 4-6pm, esp. on the back patio. New Orleans style food + drinks. Great brunch, too.
152 locals recommend
Hot Suppa
703 Congress StGreat Happy Hour from 4-6pm, esp. on the back patio. New Orleans style food + drinks. Great brunch, too.
Pai Men Miyake
188 State StGreat noodle bowls.
Empire
575 Congress StBest dim sum in Portland.
Great draught beers + eclectic burgers and fries. Also great noshing menu.
53 locals recommend
Nosh Kitchen Bar
551 Congress StGreat draught beers + eclectic burgers and fries. Also great noshing menu.
You have to go here at least once. On the water, great seafood.
23 locals recommend
Boone's Fish House & Oyster Room
86 Commercial StYou have to go here at least once. On the water, great seafood.
Picnic-type seating outside on the water with live bands, beer and lobster/seafood.
131 locals recommend
Portland Lobster Co
180 Commercial StPicnic-type seating outside on the water with live bands, beer and lobster/seafood.
Bao Bao Dumpling House
133 Spring StThe best dumplings.
Sightseeing
At Two Lights State Park, the Lobster Shack is a great place for steamed lobster + lots of fried seafood! BYOB, picnic tables, lobster bibs and great scenery on the ocean.
136 locals recommend
The Lobster Shack at Two Lights
225 Two Lights RdAt Two Lights State Park, the Lobster Shack is a great place for steamed lobster + lots of fried seafood! BYOB, picnic tables, lobster bibs and great scenery on the ocean.
From here you can watch island ferries, sailboats + fishing vessels. Has a snack shack + jungle gym for the kiddos. Also, there's Spring Point Head Light + SMCC nearby.
135 locals recommend
Willard Beach
From here you can watch island ferries, sailboats + fishing vessels. Has a snack shack + jungle gym for the kiddos. Also, there's Spring Point Head Light + SMCC nearby.
Everything Else
Great trails for running, XC skiing, snowshoeing, walking...has a farmstand, a YMCA with a pool, etc.
Pineland Center
Great trails for running, XC skiing, snowshoeing, walking...has a farmstand, a YMCA with a pool, etc.
Drinks & Nightlife
The owner hails from Oregon and brought the eclectic spirits to Portland. Great for Manhattans + other fine cocktails.
74 locals recommend
The Portland Hunt & Alpine Club
75 Market StThe owner hails from Oregon and brought the eclectic spirits to Portland. Great for Manhattans + other fine cocktails.
The King's Head
254 Commercial StEnglish pub with good food and beer taps - lots of local brews.
Entertainment & Activities
Blue Rooster Food Co.
5 Dana StCreative hotdogs + tater tots, on the go!
Great for the family on a rainy day or to get warm on a chilly day. They also have a deck on the water for sunny days. Lots of good pizza and room for larger parties.
98 locals recommend
Flatbread Company
72 Commercial StGreat for the family on a rainy day or to get warm on a chilly day. They also have a deck on the water for sunny days. Lots of good pizza and room for larger parties.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
2 Somerset StNice, big Whole Foods.
Trader Joe's
87 Marginal WayOne of the biggest in New Enlgand.
Hannaford Supermarket
295 Forest AveNice, big grocery store.
Parks & Nature
Crescent Beach State Park
109 Bowery Beach RdGreat beach to spread out.
Evergreen Cemetery Duck Pond
Trails behind for running, walking dogs, walk in the woods.