Guidebook for South Portland
Food Scene
Davids 388 Restaurant
388 Cottage RdCasual atmosphere and sophisticated food.
Scratch Baking Co
416 Preble StThe Sea Salt bagels are a local delicacy.
Fabulous hand-made pastas and sauces, nice wine selection, fresh bread and soups.
31 locals recommend
Terra Cotta Pasta Co. So. Portland
435 Cottage RdFabulous hand-made pastas and sauces, nice wine selection, fresh bread and soups.
Elsmere BBQ and Wood Grill
448 Cottage RdBBQ - steps from the door!
THE classic place to experience Maine lobster. Located in the heart of the Old Port, with valet parking - a huge plus in the busy summer season.
101 locals recommend
DiMillo's On The Water
25 Long WharfTHE classic place to experience Maine lobster. Located in the heart of the Old Port, with valet parking - a huge plus in the busy summer season.
Parks & Nature
Willard Beach
Local favorite!
Fort Williams Park
1000 Shore RdTwo Lights State Park
7 Tower DrArts & Culture
The Portland Players
420 Cottage RdGreat entertainment for short $$
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress SqDon't miss Free Fridays.
Portland Symphony Orchestra
85 Monument SqPortland Stage
25 Forest AveGreat theater in an intimate venue.
Essentials
Hannaford Supermarket
295 Forest AveConvenient and well stocked.
Entertainment & Activities
Take a ferry boat ride out to the Casco Bay islands. Ride includes guided tour. Take a picnic or enjoy a bottle of wine on the sunset cruise.
13 locals recommend
Casco Bay Islands Ferry
Take a ferry boat ride out to the Casco Bay islands. Ride includes guided tour. Take a picnic or enjoy a bottle of wine on the sunset cruise.
Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine
250 Thompsons Point RoadShopping
Fabulous shopping for every taste - clothes, jewelry, coffee, hang-out space, drinks, pottery, gifts and goodies.
223 locals recommend
Old Port
Fabulous shopping for every taste - clothes, jewelry, coffee, hang-out space, drinks, pottery, gifts and goodies.
L.L. Bean Factory Store
95 Main StDrinks & Nightlife
Rí Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant
72 Commercial StState Theater
609 Congress StAura
121 Center StBrian Boru
57 Center StA unique outdoor music venue on the waterfront that attracts some great music in the summer. http://www.waterfrontconcerts.com/venue/maine-state-pier
12 locals recommend
Maine State Pier
Maine State PierA unique outdoor music venue on the waterfront that attracts some great music in the summer. http://www.waterfrontconcerts.com/venue/maine-state-pier
For everything from a Shirley Temple to whatever the very creative bartenders have invented, the views are amazing and the music is fabulous. It was my grandmother's favorite and has kept up with the times.
68 locals recommend
Top of the East
157 High StFor everything from a Shirley Temple to whatever the very creative bartenders have invented, the views are amazing and the music is fabulous. It was my grandmother's favorite and has kept up with the times.
Luna Rooftop Bar
285 Commercial Street