Portland Guidebook
Food Scene
New destination for craft cocktails & shareable Spanish-influenced cuisine.
47 locals recommend
CHAVAL
58 Pine StNew destination for craft cocktails & shareable Spanish-influenced cuisine.
This market sells fresh produce, cheese, wine & other groceries, plus prepared foods & house-baked goods. A neighborhood staple - for all your staples!
223 locals recommend
Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine StThis market sells fresh produce, cheese, wine & other groceries, plus prepared foods & house-baked goods. A neighborhood staple - for all your staples!
Japanese cuisine - refined ramen & soba noodle soups plus yakitori skewers & sake served in a cozy nook restaurant.
148 locals recommend
Pai Men Miyake
188 State StJapanese cuisine - refined ramen & soba noodle soups plus yakitori skewers & sake served in a cozy nook restaurant.
if you want the true Maine seafood experience, stop by The Lobster Shack. Sit at picnic tables overlooking the rocky coast — there’s nothing better!
136 locals recommend
The Lobster Shack at Two Lights
225 Two Lights Rdif you want the true Maine seafood experience, stop by The Lobster Shack. Sit at picnic tables overlooking the rocky coast — there’s nothing better!
Portland Lobster Co
180 Commercial StEveryone raves about the lobster dinner here :)
With farmers coming into the city year round, there is always access to locally grown produce, locally raised meat, as well as locally processed cheese, honey, syrup and even herbal tinctures. Every Saturday in Deering Oaks Park and every Wednesday in Monument Square, 7am-1pm through December! http://www.portlandmainefarmersmarket.org
64 locals recommend
Portland Farmers' Market
92 Deering AveWith farmers coming into the city year round, there is always access to locally grown produce, locally raised meat, as well as locally processed cheese, honey, syrup and even herbal tinctures. Every Saturday in Deering Oaks Park and every Wednesday in Monument Square, 7am-1pm through December! http://www.portlandmainefarmersmarket.org
$1 oyster happy hour tues-saturday 4-6pm - Breakfast and lunch are served 7 days a week; dinner Tuesday-Saturday. The food is really good!
152 locals recommend
Hot Suppa
703 Congress St$1 oyster happy hour tues-saturday 4-6pm - Breakfast and lunch are served 7 days a week; dinner Tuesday-Saturday. The food is really good!
I’m seriously obsessed with the gluten-free cinnamon sugar donut that is offered daily.
220 locals recommend
The Holy Donut
194 Park AveI’m seriously obsessed with the gluten-free cinnamon sugar donut that is offered daily.
The best french fries ever. That is really all you need to know. Just go there!
173 locals recommend
Duckfat
43 Middle StThe best french fries ever. That is really all you need to know. Just go there!
Grace
15 Chestnut StFantastic atmosphere in a Gothic-revival style church!
Two Fat Cats
740 Broadwayhas the most amazing cupcakes!
Bonobo
46 Pine StOur local favorite pizza place
Great local coffee & bakery. Walkable from the apartment
163 locals recommend
The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring StGreat local coffee & bakery. Walkable from the apartment
Drinks & Nightlife
Ruski's
212 Danforth StA classic old corner pub with good food
Eclectic would be an understated way to describe this Bayside institution. By far the best place to go dancing! Every Saturday is 80s night. Show up dressed in 80s attire and get in free. Check their website (http://bubbassulkylounge.com) for other special events and theme nights.
47 locals recommend
Bubba's Sulky Lounge
92 Portland StEclectic would be an understated way to describe this Bayside institution. By far the best place to go dancing! Every Saturday is 80s night. Show up dressed in 80s attire and get in free. Check their website (http://bubbassulkylounge.com) for other special events and theme nights.
LFK
188 State StCraft Beer, wine and cocktails
Blue
650 Congress StLocal music!
Essentials
Cumberland Farms
49 Pine StOpen 24/7
Only Trader Joes in the state. Saturday gets a bit busy and with the tiny carts it can be a bit much. Always great foods at great prices.
148 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
87 Marginal WayOnly Trader Joes in the state. Saturday gets a bit busy and with the tiny carts it can be a bit much. Always great foods at great prices.
Parks & Nature
This is a nice small beach that has a fort, and beautiful views. A favorite for families, there is a playground, snack shack, public restrooms and parking.
135 locals recommend
Willard Beach
This is a nice small beach that has a fort, and beautiful views. A favorite for families, there is a playground, snack shack, public restrooms and parking.
Mayor Baxter Woods Park
555 Stevens AveSmall wooded area that is great for dogs
Western Promenade Park
Valley StreetBeautiful homes and sunsets
Bradbury Mountain State Park
528 Hallowell RdEasy hikes, great views
Great local beach and connects to trails around Back Cove and Commercial Street
93 locals recommend
East End Beach
Eastern Promenade TrailGreat local beach and connects to trails around Back Cove and Commercial Street
Entertainment & Activities
View Casco Bay Islands and the Portland skyline from a ferry ride! You don’t even need a destination. Our favorite is the Mailboat Run. It’s a three-hour ride around Casco Bay. You’ll see so many beautiful islands and get a real sense of the area. Pack drinks and snacks (and a sweatshirt!) and just cruise.
140 locals recommend
Casco Bay Lines station
View Casco Bay Islands and the Portland skyline from a ferry ride! You don’t even need a destination. Our favorite is the Mailboat Run. It’s a three-hour ride around Casco Bay. You’ll see so many beautiful islands and get a real sense of the area. Pack drinks and snacks (and a sweatshirt!) and just cruise.
Live music every weekend. Bocce, skeeball and, of course, bowling. Plan to spend some time waiting for a lane on a winter weekend; fortunately, there is lots to keep you occupied while you wait :)
93 locals recommend
Bayside Bowl
58 Alder StLive music every weekend. Bocce, skeeball and, of course, bowling. Plan to spend some time waiting for a lane on a winter weekend; fortunately, there is lots to keep you occupied while you wait :)
Intimate venue focused on roots-music acts + film, theater & dance events.
61 locals recommend
One Longfellow Square
181 State StIntimate venue focused on roots-music acts + film, theater & dance events.
Arts & Culture
Spend a morning at the Portland Museum of Art in Downtown. Just a 15 minute walk from the apartment.. You’ll find a wonderful collection of American, European and contemporary art, as well as beloved Maine works, like Winslow Homer paintings. It’s a small museum, so you can do the whole thing in an hour or two.
412 locals recommend
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress SqSpend a morning at the Portland Museum of Art in Downtown. Just a 15 minute walk from the apartment.. You’ll find a wonderful collection of American, European and contemporary art, as well as beloved Maine works, like Winslow Homer paintings. It’s a small museum, so you can do the whole thing in an hour or two.
Shopping
Full of friendly, book-loving people and, of course, a great selection of books and magazines! I dare you to leave empty handed!
25 locals recommend
Longfellow Books
1 Monument SqFull of friendly, book-loving people and, of course, a great selection of books and magazines! I dare you to leave empty handed!
Weekend Vintage
184 State StVintage clothing store