Restaurants in Portland, Maine

73 places in our Portland dining inventory. More about Portland · Hotels in Portland

Choose Commercial Street for a waterfront-side meal such as Becky’s Diner, or Milk Street for a lounge stop at The Armory. The directory also includes island choices: The Cockeyed Gull is on Peaks Island, so that meal belongs to an island outing. Begin with the neighborhood and occasion, then compare individual kitchens. A diner breakfast, a city dinner and an island meal are different plans; putting them into one undifferentiated restaurant ranking hides the useful choice.

Choosing a restaurant in Portland

Portland, Maine, has 31 restaurant listings, 8 seafood restaurant listings, 4 italian restaurant listings, 3 american restaurant listings, 2 pub listings, 2 fine dining restaurant listings, 2 thai restaurant listings, 2 bar & grill listings, 1 diner listing, 1 belgian restaurant listing, 1 oyster bar restaurant listing, 1 chinese restaurant listing, 1 asian restaurant listing, 1 barbecue restaurant listing, 1 brunch restaurant listing, 1 cocktail bar listing, 1 spanish restaurant listing, 1 taco restaurant listing, 1 japanese restaurant listing, 1 tapas restaurant listing, 1 german restaurant listing, 1 british restaurant listing, 1 mexican restaurant listing, 1 argentine wine bar listing, 1 whiskey bar listing, 1 french restaurant & wine bar listing, 1 brewpub listing in this directory. Compare the cuisine labels, addresses and individual features before choosing where to eat.

Areas

Old Port: The Old Port isn't just Portland, Maine's neighborhood of record - it's the neighborhood.
East End: Start in the Old Port, then leave room for the East End, the West End and Casco Bay.
West End: Start in the Old Port, then leave room for the East End, the West End and Casco Bay.
Downtown: The city is comprised of several distinct areas, including the Old Port district, Peak’s Island, downtown and others.

Compare restaurants in Portland

Name	Editorial type	Street or area	Sourced price tier	From the listing
Becky's Diner	Diner	390 Commercial St		Becky's Diner: Diner in Portland Guest rating: 4.6 · 8062 reviews. Becky's is the real deal: a no-frills waterfront spot in Portland, Maine where locals and visitors crowd in for breakfast and lunch.
DiMillo's On the Water	Restaurant	25 Long Wharf		DiMillo's sits on an actual decommissioned car ferry moored in Portland, Maine's working harbor, and the novelty never wears thin. The kitchen turns out honest seafood: lobster rolls, steamed clams, haddock, mussels.
The Highroller Lobster Co.	Seafood Restaurant	104 Exchange St		The Highroller Lobster Co. is a seafood restaurant on Exchange Street in Portland, Maine. Lobster rolls on local brioche share the menu with mac and cheese and sweet potato fries with curry ketchup.
Duckfat	Belgian Restaurant	43 Middle St		Duckfat: Belgian restaurant in Portland Guest rating: 4.6 · 5332 reviews. Duckfat in Portland, Maine, is a small, buzzy sandwich shop and cafe where duck fat isn't just a gimmick, it's the backbone of what makes the fries sing.
Eventide Oyster Co.	Oyster Bar Restaurant	86 Middle St		Eventide Oyster Co.: Oyster bar restaurant in Portland Guest rating: 4.5 · 5227 reviews. Eventide is a small, perpetually busy seafood spot in Portland, Maine where the raw bar is the main event.
Portland Lobster Company	Seafood Restaurant	180 Commercial St		Harborside location with views of working fishing docks. Crab cakes rank among Maine's best, no filler.
Gilberts Chowder House	Seafood Restaurant	92 Commercial St		Gilberts Chowder House: Seafood Restaurant in Portland Guest rating: 4.5 · 3601 reviews. Gilberts Chowder House in Portland, Maine, sits right on Custom House Wharf with a no-frills diner vibe and a patio that overlooks the working waterfront.
The Porthole Restaurant & Pub	Restaurant	20 Custom House Wharf		The Porthole sits right on the pier in Portland, Maine, slinging raw oysters, fried seafood platters, and lobster meals that taste like they came off the boat an hour ago. It's a tourist magnet, sure, but the staff treats you like a regular even on your first visit.
The Great Lost Bear	Pub	540 Forest Ave		The Great Lost Bear is Portland's go-to for beer nerds and hungry locals alike. They've got over 70 taps rotating with microbrewery features, and the kitchen backs up the beer list with solid American food.
J’s Oyster	Seafood Restaurant	5 Portland Pier		J’s Oyster: Seafood restaurant in Portland Guest rating: 4.4 · 3126 reviews. J's Oyster sits on a working pier in Portland, Maine, slung low and unvarnished, where the kitchen turns out steamed clams and crab cakes and oysters by the dozen.
Scales	Seafood Restaurant	68 Commercial St		Scales: Seafood restaurant in Portland Guest rating: 4.6 · 2907 reviews. Scales in Portland, Maine, is a big, bright seaside room where Portland's serious about seafood.
Hot Suppa	American Restaurant	703 Congress St		Hot Suppa: American restaurant in Portland Guest rating: 4.7 · 2287 reviews. Hot Suppa in Portland, Maine, slings Southern comfort food and American breakfast classics from a cozy Portland spot that fills up fast.
Boone's Fish House & Oyster Room	Restaurant			Boone's is a two-story seafood spot right on the Portland, Maine waterfront, where the kitchen leans into grilled fish and lobster dishes. The raw bar does brisk business, and the dining room splits between a lively bar area and a quieter deck overlooking the harbor.
Central Provisions	Restaurant	414 Fore St		Central Provisions: Restaurant in Portland Guest rating: 4.6 · 1737 reviews. Central Provisions in Portland, Maine, is the kind of place where you order half a dozen small plates and spend the night discovering what works.
Empire Chinese Kitchen	Chinese Restaurant	575 Congress St		Empire Chinese Kitchen: Chinese restaurant in Portland Guest rating: 4.6 · 1724 reviews. Empire Chinese Kitchen in Portland, Maine, has earned its reputation as Portland's go-to for serious Cantonese food.
Street & Co	Seafood Restaurant	33 Wharf St		Street & Co: Seafood restaurant in Portland Guest rating: 4.6 · 1626 reviews. Street & Co in Portland, Maine, has been pulling locals and visitors to a narrow alley off Middle Street since the mid-1990s.
The Thirsty Pig	Pub	37 Exchange St		The Thirsty Pig is a sausage-and-beer pub on Exchange Street in Portland, Maine. House-made sausages, inventive hot dogs and a local craft-beer list suit an unfussy meal, with a patio that draws groups in warm weather.
The Honey Paw	Asian Restaurant	78 Middle St		The Honey Paw is an Asian-inspired restaurant on Middle Street in Portland, Maine, with noodles, bold small plates and a creative cocktail program. Thai-leaning flavors and local craft beer share a bright, contemporary room.
Terlingua	Barbecue Restaurant	40 Washington Ave		Come hungry. Portions are built for sharing or serious appetites.
Nosh Kitchen & Bar	Restaurant	551 Congress St		Nosh Kitchen & Bar in Portland, Maine, is a bar-first spot in Portland that does comfort food big and late. The menu is tight but focused: smash burgers, bar pies, fried chicken, poutine, pretzel bites.
The Front Room	Brunch Restaurant	73 Congress St		The menu leans into upscale comfort: biscuits and gravy with light, fluffy gravy that doesn't overpower the eggs. Pancakes with real maple syrup.
ViA VECCHiA	Italian Restaurant	10 Dana St		The kitchen leans into fresh pasta and seafood with skill. Prices run high and there's a kitchen wage fee added to the bill, but portions are generous.
Bruno's Restaurant & Tavern	Restaurant	33 Allen Ave		Bruno's is a neighborhood Italian restaurant in Portland, Maine where families and regulars show up for housemade pasta, eggplant parm, and rigatoni vodka. The kitchen handles everything from weeknight dinners to wedding catering.
David's Restaurant	Fine Dining Restaurant	22 Monument Sq		David's Restaurant: Fine Dining Restaurant in Portland Guest rating: 4.5 · 1028 reviews. David's is a small, refined restaurant in downtown Portland, Maine where the kitchen does creative work with seafood, risotto, and beef.
Old Port Sea Grill & Raw Bar	Restaurant	93 Commercial St		Bang bang shrimp: crispy, sweet chili sauce, pickled onions. Lazy lobster arrives shell-removed with tender meat.
Evo Kitchen + Bar	Restaurant	443 Fore St		Evo Kitchen + Bar in Portland, Maine, is a polished Mediterranean bistro in Portland where the kitchen does most of the talking. They work with local vegetables and legumes, spin them into dishes that feel both familiar and inventive, and plate everything with real confidence.
Boda	Thai Restaurant	671 Congress St		Boda: Thai restaurant in Portland Guest rating: 4.6 · 933 reviews. Boda in Portland, Maine, is a late-night Thai spot in Portland that does street food right.
Butcher Burger Old Port	Restaurant	7 Union St		Butcher Burger Old Port in Portland, Maine, is a small, counter-style burger spot in Portland where the focus is on quality beef, creative toppings, and housemade sauces. Prices run high, but the kitchen delivers burgers that justify it.
Hunt & Alpine	Cocktail Bar	75 Market Street		Hunt & Alpine is a cocktail bar on Market Street in Portland, Maine, with Nordic-inspired small plates, popcorn and hot dogs alongside carefully made drinks. The minimalist room combines communal tables with a full bar, making snacks part of a social evening as much as an accompaniment to the cocktails.
The Grill Room & Bar	Restaurant	84 Exchange St	USD 17.00–17.00 for the three named menu items	The Grill Room & Bar in Portland, Maine, is a steakhouse in the heart of Portland that takes its grilling seriously. They work a wood-fired oven for salmon and pizza, sear their chops to order, and lean on a menu that lets you go à la carte or follow the chef's lead.
Chaval	Spanish Restaurant	58 Pine St		Chaval: Spanish restaurant in Portland Guest rating: 4.6 · 726 reviews. Chaval in Portland, Maine, is a casually stylish spot on Portland's dining scene where the kitchen plays with Spanish and French influences, pulling in local game and seasonal produce.
Twelve	Fine Dining Restaurant	115 Thames St		Twelve: Fine Dining Restaurant in Portland Guest rating: 4.8 · 721 reviews. Twelve in Portland, Maine, is a polished dining room in Portland where the kitchen sends out thoughtful prix fixe plates and the bar program takes cocktails seriously.
Bird & Co.	Taco Restaurant	539 Deering Ave		Bird & Co.: Taco restaurant in Portland Guest rating: 4.6 · 716 reviews. Bird & Co serves Mexican-inspired breakfast and tacos in Portland, Maine, drawing a mix of weekend brunch crowds and weekday lunch regulars.
The East Ender	Bar & Grill	47 Middle St		The East Ender is a neighborhood bar and grill on Middle Street in Portland, Maine. Saffron risotto, crispy Brussels sprouts and a curry mustard chicken sandwich give the menu a distinctive edge beside the cocktails.
UNION Restaurant	American Restaurant	390 Congress St		UNION Restaurant: American restaurant in Portland Guest rating: 4.4 · 642 reviews. Union pulls together Portland, Maine's theater crowd, hotel guests, and anyone hunting for well-executed seasonal cooking in a space that feels both trendy and grounded.
Mami	Restaurant	339 Fore St	USD 7.00–13.00 for the three named menu items	Mami: Restaurant in Portland Guest rating: 4.7 · 556 reviews. Mami in Portland, Maine, started as a food truck and now operates out of a brick-and-mortar spot in Portland, serving Japanese street food that punches way above its casual setup.
Izakaya Minato	Japanese Restaurant	54 Washington Ave		Izakaya Minato: Japanese restaurant in Portland Guest rating: 4.8 · 540 reviews. Izakaya Minato in Portland, Maine, occupies a 142-year-old sandstone police station in Portland's Old Port, serving izakaya-style small plates and creative cocktails in a dining room that's part history lesson, part design statement.
Paella Seafood	Seafood Restaurant	865 Forest Ave		Paella Seafood: Seafood restaurant in Portland Guest rating: 4.8 · 491 reviews. Paella Seafood in Portland, Maine, is a compact counter-service spot run by a Spanish chef and his wife, who treat ingredient sourcing like a religion.
CBG	Bar & Grill	617 Congress St		CBG: Bar & grill in Portland Guest rating: 4.7 · 487 reviews. CBG in Portland, Maine, looks like a dive bar but cooks comfort food with actual care.
Fore Street	Restaurant	288 Fore Street		Fore Street: Local Sourcing and Fire in Portland's Old Port Guest rating: 4.9 · 472 reviews. Fore Street in Portland, Maine, is a working kitchen built around an open wood-fire grill and spit.
Tipo Restaurant	Italian Restaurant	182 Ocean Ave		Tipo Restaurant: Italian restaurant in Portland Guest rating: 4.5 · 449 reviews. Tipo is a neighborhood Italian restaurant in Portland, Maine where the kitchen turns out wood-fired pizzas and made-to-order pastas.
Sur Lie	Tapas Restaurant	11 Free St		Sur Lie: Tapas restaurant in Portland Guest rating: 4.6 · 444 reviews. Sur Lie in Portland, Maine, is a small, contemporary restaurant in Portland where the chef and owner are both front and center.
Papi Portland	Restaurant	18 Exchange St		Papi Portland: Restaurant in Portland Guest rating: 4.7 · 416 reviews. Papi Portland in Portland, Maine, brings Puerto Rican cooking to Maine with the kind of care that makes a Puerto Rican visitor feel at home.
Salt Yard Cafe & Bar	Restaurant	285 Commercial St		Salt Yard Cafe & Bar in Portland, Maine, occupies the ground floor of downtown Portland's Canopy Hotel in a soaring, light-filled space that feels both refined and approachable. They're known for craft coffee drinks (the Salt Yard Latte hits caramel, sea salt, and espresso), serious breakfast plates, and a bar that's equally thoughtful with both morning and afternoon cocktails.
Leeward	Restaurant	85 Free St		Leeward: Restaurant in Portland Guest rating: 4.8 · 377 reviews. Leeward in Portland, Maine, is an informal Italian spot in Portland where the kitchen turns out house-made pasta and thoughtful seasonal dishes.
Schulte & Herr	German Restaurant	349 Cumberland Ave		Schulte & Herr: German restaurant in Portland Guest rating: 4.9 · 336 reviews. Schulte & Herr in Portland, Maine, is a compact, low-key spot in Portland where a German couple cooks the food they grew up eating.
The Continental	British Restaurant	170 Brighton Ave		The Continental: British restaurant in Portland Guest rating: 4.8 · 316 reviews. The Continental in Portland, Maine, is a modern British and Irish pub tucked into Portland's West End with big west-facing windows, a full bar, and an open kitchen you can see from most tables.
The Cockeyed Gull Restaurant	Restaurant	78 Island Ave		The Cockeyed Gull sits on Peaks Island, Maine, just off Cape Elizabeth, and it's the kind of place island regulars guard like a secret. The kitchen does careful, ambitious seafood: think wasabi pea crusted halibut with jalapeño beurre blanc, cilantro butter scallops, and sessioname crusted salmon.
Jing Yan Tavern	Restaurant	90 Congress St		Jing Yan Tavern: Restaurant in Portland Guest rating: 4.8 · 294 reviews. Jing Yan Tavern in Portland, Maine, is a Portland spot that cooks Asian fusion across a menu that spans miso salmon, ramen, poke bowls, and wings brined in everything from gochujang to Thai ginger.
REGARDS	Seafood Restaurant	547 Congress St		REGARDS: Seafood restaurant in Portland Guest rating: 4.5 · 280 reviews. Regards is a small seafood restaurant in Portland, Maine where the chef treats every plate like an experiment in flavor.
Lenora	Mexican Restaurant	2 Portland Sq Ste 100		Lenora: Mexican restaurant in Portland Guest rating: 4.4 · 260 reviews. Lenora in Portland, Maine, brings approachable Mexican cooking to Portland with a stripped-down menu of tacos, tortas, and appetizers.
Rigby Yard	Restaurant	50 Wharf St		Rigby Yard: Restaurant in Portland Guest rating: 4.3 · 240 reviews. Rigby Yard in Portland, Maine, is an industrial-feeling brewhouse in Portland where the bar program runs strong and the kitchen turns out everything from breakfast to dinner.
Lucky Cheetah	Restaurant	11 Moulton St		Lucky Cheetah: Restaurant in Portland Guest rating: 4.6 · 233 reviews. Lucky Cheetah in Portland, Maine, is a Chinese restaurant in the Old Port.
Wayside Tavern	Restaurant	747 Congress St		Serviceware and plating suggest someone cares about the details, but nothing feels stiff or overdone. The team moves with rhythm and knows the menu inside out.
The Knotted Apron	Restaurant	496 Woodford Street		The Knotted Apron: Restaurant in Portland Guest rating: 4.9 · 214 reviews. The Knotted Apron in Portland, Maine, sits in a quieter Portland neighborhood, away from the downtown bustle, cooking French-inflected food that draws regulars and visitors alike.
Isa Bistro	Restaurant	79 Portland St		Isa Bistro: James Beard–Nominated Cooking in Portland's West End Guest rating: 4.9 · 210 reviews. Isa Bistro in Portland, Maine, sits in a brick-and-tin dining room in Portland where the kitchen shifts with the seasons.
Little Pig	Thai Restaurant	722b Congress St		Little Pig: Thai restaurant in Portland Guest rating: 5.0 · 209 reviews. Little Pig in Portland, Maine, is a small, family-run Thai spot in Portland where the menu is short but the flavors run deep.
Mr. Tuna	Restaurant	83 Middle St		Mr. Tuna: James Beard–Nominated Sushi on the Portland Waterfront Guest rating: 4.8 · 204 reviews.
Solo Italiano	Restaurant	100 Commercial St		Solo Italiano: Northern Italian in Portland's Old Port Guest rating: 4.8 · 197 reviews. Solo Italiano in Portland, Maine, sits in Portland serving contemporary Genovese cooking that shifts with the seasons.
The Corner Room	Italian Restaurant	110 Exchange St		The Corner Room is an Italian restaurant on Exchange Street in Portland, Maine, with handmade pasta, bread, a broad wine list and a welcoming bar. Steak tips and vegetable antipasti sit alongside the pasta dishes.
Thames Landing	American Restaurant	60 Thames St		Igloo dining is unique and genuinely cozy in winter. Lobster roll, ribs, and chowder hit the mark.
Benny's	Restaurant	545 Congress St.		Benny's: Philly-Inspired Italian-American Comfort in Portland's Arts District Guest rating: 4.8 · 110 reviews. Benny's in Portland, Maine, does red-sauce Italian-American the way it's meant to taste.
Magissa	Restaurant	91 Anderson St		Magissa: Authentic Greek Taverna in Portland Guest rating: 4.7 · 102 reviews. Magissa in Portland, Maine, does Greek food in Portland with a focus on fresh ingredients and house-made touches.
Franciska	Argentine Wine Bar	111 Middle St		Franciska: Argentine Wine Bar in Portland's Old Port Guest rating: 4.8 · 73 reviews. Franciska in Portland, Maine,'s is a small, intimate Argentine wine bar with Spanish and Italian influences in Portland where the kitchen turns out thoughtful pasta, meatballs, and seasonal specials that feel a step removed from what you'll find elsewhere in the area.
Ironside Whiskey Bar	Whiskey Bar	00 PM Read more 20 Milk Street		Ironside Whiskey Bar: Cocktails and Tea in Portland's Old Port Guest rating: 4.5 · 56 reviews. Ironside is a whiskey bar in Portland, Maine's Old Port where the bartenders Liz and Kadie know their stuff and actually care if you're having a good time.
Bread & Friends	Restaurant	505 Fore St		Bread & Friends: Farm-to-Table Dining in a Bakery in Portland Guest rating: 4.9 · 43 reviews. Bread & Friends in Portland, Maine, is a casual-looking bakery in Portland that turns into something unexpectedly ambitious once you sit down.
Kon Asian Bistro	Restaurant	1140 Brighton Ave	USD 3.99–9.25 for the three named menu items	Kon Asian Bistro: Hibachi Theater and Sushi in Portland Guest rating: 4.4 · 36 reviews. Kon Asian Bistro in Portland, Maine, pulls crowds with its glitzy lounge setup, theatrical hibachi grills, and a full menu of Japanese and Chinese cooking.
Benkay	Restaurant	16 Middle St		Benkay: Portland's Gold-Standard Sushi in the Old Port Guest rating: 4.7 · 29 reviews. Benkay in Portland, Maine,'s been a Portland fixture for years, and Chef Hiro runs a tight sushi counter that sources fish worth the trip.
Abbiocco	Italian Restaurant	634 Forest Avenue		Abbiocco is an Italian restaurant in Portland, Maine’s Woodfords Corner, with house-made pasta, rye focaccia and seasonal small plates. Fig spread and whipped butter accompany the bread, while the pasta menu moves between classic cacio e pepe and combinations such as apples with fennel sausage.
The Armory Lounge	Restaurant	20 Milk St	USD 15.00–16.00 for the three named cocktails	The Armory Lounge: Portland's Dependable Cocktail Room in the Old Port Guest rating: 4.2 · 17 reviews. The Armory Lounge in Portland, Maine, sits inside the Portland Regency Hotel but reads like a proper neighborhood hangout.
Elizabeth	French Restaurant & Wine Bar	47 Wharf St		Elizabeth is a French-inspired restaurant and wine bar on Wharf Street in Portland, Maine. A raw-bar selection sits alongside vegetable dishes, seafood and meat, with French-forward wines and house cocktails giving drinks a substantial role in the meal.
Bissell Brothers	Brewpub	38 Resurgam Pl		Bissell Brothers is a brewery and restaurant at Thompson’s Point in Portland, Maine. Swish and Substance beers, house-made seltzers and crispy chicken sandwiches draw both beer-focused visitors and diners.
Wharf Street Yacht Club	Restaurant	43 Wharf St		Wharf Street Yacht Club: Dive Bar Energy on Portland's Waterfront Guest rating: 5.0 · 6 reviews. Wharf Street Yacht Club in Portland, Maine, sits right on its namesake street in Portland's Old Port, serving fresh seafood and cocktails to a loyal mix of regulars and newcomers.

Common questions

What kinds of restaurants are listed in Portland?

Diner, Restaurant, Seafood Restaurant, Belgian Restaurant, Oyster Bar Restaurant, Pub, American Restaurant, Chinese Restaurant, Asian Restaurant, Barbecue Restaurant, Brunch Restaurant, Italian Restaurant, Fine Dining Restaurant, Thai Restaurant, Cocktail Bar, Spanish Restaurant, Taco Restaurant, Bar & Grill, Japanese Restaurant, Tapas Restaurant, German Restaurant, British Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant, Argentine Wine Bar, Whiskey Bar, French Restaurant & Wine Bar, Brewpub are represented. The comparison table identifies the type of each individual place.

Where are the listed places in Portland?

Becky's Diner is at 390 Commercial St; DiMillo's On the Water is at 25 Long Wharf; The Highroller Lobster Co. is at 104 Exchange St.

Which places list parking?

Scales: valet parking; The East Ender: parking; Fore Street: Free parking; The Continental: Free parking.

What can I expect at The Highroller Lobster Co.?

The Highroller Lobster Co. is a seafood restaurant on Exchange Street in Portland, Maine. Lobster rolls on local brioche share the menu with mac and cheese and sweet potato fries with curry ketchup.

Choosing a restaurant in Portland

Little Pig

Wharf Street Yacht Club

Fore Street

Schulte & Herr

The Knotted Apron

Isa Bistro

Bread & Friends

Twelve

Izakaya Minato

Paella Seafood

Leeward

The Continental

Jing Yan Tavern

Wayside Tavern

Mr. Tuna

Solo Italiano

Benny's

Franciska

Elizabeth

Bissell Brothers

Hot Suppa

Evo Kitchen + Bar

Butcher Burger Old Port

Mami