Portland, Maine Restaurants Open on Mondays

A Monday meal in Portland is easier to plan when you choose a restaurant for the time you want to eat, not just the neighborhood. One kitchen may serve lunch, another may open only for dinner, and a bar's late hours do not always mean its kitchen is still taking orders.

The restaurants below list Monday service on their own websites as of November 10, 2026. Hours can change for holidays, weather, staffing and the season. Check the restaurant directly on the day of your visit, particularly if you're planning around a flight, ferry or event.

Monday lunch and casual food

Cheese Louise: grilled cheese in the Old Port

At 363 Fore Street, Cheese Louise lists Monday hours of 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Its Portland page centers on grilled-cheese sandwiches and identifies the shop as an Old Port location. It's a useful option when a quick lunch fits better than a long sit-down meal. Check the Portland location page for its current hours and menu.

Duckfat Frites Shack: fries on Washington Avenue

Duckfat Frites Shack lists Monday hours of noon to 8 p.m. at 43 Washington Avenue. It is a walk-up window, with seating shared with Oxbow. This is the Washington Avenue location, not the original Duckfat at 43 Middle Street; the operator says menus vary by location. Its fries are cooked in duck fat, so they are not a vegetarian choice.

Terlingua: barbecue, tacos and drinks

Terlingua at 40 Washington Avenue lists daily lunch and dinner service, with a posted Monday opening time of 11:30 a.m. Its menu combines barbecue with Southwest- and Mexican-inspired dishes. The site links to reservations and pickup; check both when planning a larger group or a particular meal time.

Seafood and a sit-down dinner

Boone's Fish House & Oyster Room

Boone's lists daily service from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday at 86 Commercial Street on Custom House Wharf. The restaurant describes a seafood-focused menu and outdoor decks. If a water view is important, ask about the available seating when booking; deck access is subject to weather and operating decisions.

Fore Street

For an evening meal, Fore Street lists daily opening at 4:30 p.m. and gives its address as 288 Fore Street. Its cooking centers on a wood-burning hearth. This is a dinner option rather than a Monday lunch stop; consult the restaurant for current closing time and reservations.

Novare Res Bier Café

Novare Res at 4 Canal Plaza, Suite 1 lists Monday opening at 3 p.m. and says the kitchen is open until 11 p.m. daily. Its entry is through the alley at 50 Exchange Street. Confirm kitchen service before making it a late-night plan.

How to plan a Monday food stop

• Check the specific location: restaurants with more than one counter may have different menus or hours.
• For a reservation, verify whether the time is for the dining room, bar or outdoor seating.
• Ask directly about ingredients, cross-contact and dietary accommodations; don't assume a dish can be changed safely.
• Recheck holiday and winter schedules, and leave time for parking in the Old Port.

For more choices beyond Monday, see our Portland restaurant guide, Portland lunch guide and Old Port guide.

Details checked against each operator's website on November 10, 2026.