Portland, Cumberland County, ME

Places to go in Portland

27 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Bard Coffee

Food & Drink

Bard Coffee

Airy coffeehouse specializing in single-origin brews made from beans roasted in-house.

185 Middle St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Burundi Star Coffee

Food & Drink

Burundi Star Coffee

261 St John St, Portland, ME 04102, USA

Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront

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Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront

Sleek hotel offering waterfront views & a contemporary restaurant, plus a rooftop bar & a gym.

9 Center St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Central Provisions

Food & Drink

Central Provisions

Eclectic restaurant serving small plates & cocktails in a rustic, brick-walled setting.

414 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Coffee By Design

Food & Drink

Coffee By Design

1 Diamond St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Coffee ME Up

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Coffee ME Up

Warm, counter-serve shop for coffee drinks, simple breakfast & lunch fare, smoothies & pastries.

221 Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME 04101, USA

DiMillo's On the Water

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DiMillo's On the Water

Popular marina mainstay in a huge former car ferry offers seafood, nautical decor & harbor views.

25 Long Wharf, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Duckfat

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Duckfat

Small European-leaning sandwich shop & cafe known for its duck-fat Belgian fries & milkshakes.

43 Middle St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Evo Kitchen + Bar

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Evo Kitchen + Bar

Stylish Middle Eastern bistro for creative riffs on classic cuisine with focus on local ingredients.

443 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Fore Street Restaurant

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Fore Street Restaurant

This rustic spot's open wood-fire grill, oven & spit lend smoky flavors to upscale American fare.

288 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Hot Suppa

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Hot Suppa

Hearty Southern fare dominates a menu that also runs to comfort-food favorites from other regions.

703 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102, USA

Inn by the Sea

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Inn by the Sea

Refined rooms & suites in an upscale hotel with a spa & an ocean-view restaurant.

40 Bowery Beach Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107, USA

Isa Bistro

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Isa Bistro

Seasonal New American fare is served in this brick-walled bistro with tile floors & tin ceilings.

79 Portland St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Salt Yard Cafe & Bar

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Salt Yard Cafe & Bar

Spacious, industrial-style establishment offering breakfasts, light meals & pastries, plus drinks.

285 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Scales

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Scales

Spacious seaside venue for local seafood, raw bar, wine & New England comfort classics.

68 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Speckled Ax

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Speckled Ax

Single-cup brewing is the focus at this choice espresso shop, which uses wood-roasted organic beans.

567 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Street & Co

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Street & Co

Simple, upscale preparations of local fish in a rustic & snug bistro on a cobblestone alley.

33 Wharf St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Tandem Coffee and Bakery

Food & Drink

Tandem Coffee and Bakery

Modern cafe in a converted 1960s gas station serving house-roasted coffees, pastries & sandwiches.

742 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102, USA

Tandem Coffee Roasters

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Tandem Coffee Roasters

Espressos, pastries & retail bags in cozy cafe with brick walls, open roasting space & cuppings.

122 Anderson St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Terlingua

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Terlingua

Inventive takes on BBQ & Southwestern dishes are served in a homey space decorated with pale wood.

40 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101, USA

The Great Lost Bear

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The Great Lost Bear

Longtime hub for beer enthusiasts has over 70 taps, weekly microbrewery events & a broad food menu.

540 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101, USA

The Porthole Restaurant & Pub

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The Porthole Restaurant & Pub

Raw & fried seafood plus drinks in a vintage diner interior or on a wharfside deck with live music.

20 Custom House Wharf, Portland, ME 04101, USA

The Thirsty Pig

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The Thirsty Pig

Cool outpost providing housemade sausages & casual eats, plus craft brews & patio seating.

37 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Twelve

Food & Drink

Twelve

115 Thames St, Portland, ME 04101, USA