Guidebook for South Portland
Food Scene
Go to David’s 388 on Cottage Street in So. Portland. David’s place this side of the river is probably our favorite restaurant on any of the four continents we’ve spent time on. While you’re there, have the Brussels sprouts—if you have a low opinion of this vegetable your mind will be blown. 388 Cottage Rd.
73 locals recommend
Davids 388 Restaurant
388 Cottage RdGo to David’s 388 on Cottage Street in So. Portland. David’s place this side of the river is probably our favorite restaurant on any of the four continents we’ve spent time on. While you’re there, have the Brussels sprouts—if you have a low opinion of this vegetable your mind will be blown. 388 Cottage Rd.
Have bagels at Scratch Bakery in Willard Square, So. Portland. They make their own every day, and are widely considered to be the best on the east coast outside of Manhattan and Montreal. 416 Preble St. They also make sandwiches and sell loaves of bread and other baked goods.
164 locals recommend
Scratch Baking Co
416 Preble StHave bagels at Scratch Bakery in Willard Square, So. Portland. They make their own every day, and are widely considered to be the best on the east coast outside of Manhattan and Montreal. 416 Preble St. They also make sandwiches and sell loaves of bread and other baked goods.
Duckfat
43 Middle StHave French fries at Duck Fat in Portland. 43 Middle St.
Q Street is a classic diner. Go here for local color and plain, tasty breakfast.
7 locals recommend
Q Street Diner
9 Q StQ Street is a classic diner. Go here for local color and plain, tasty breakfast.
Everything Else
Watch the moon or the sun come up at Bug Light Park in So. Portland.
105 locals recommend
Bug Light Park
Watch the moon or the sun come up at Bug Light Park in So. Portland.
Sightseeing
Ride your bicycles from Bug Light Park along the Eastern Trail/Greenway to Old Orchard Beach.
19 locals recommend
The Eastern Trail
Ride your bicycles from Bug Light Park along the Eastern Trail/Greenway to Old Orchard Beach.
You should take the ferry to Peaks Island on a beautiful day. From the Ferry Terminal on Commercial Street in Portland
176 locals recommend
Peaks Island
You should take the ferry to Peaks Island on a beautiful day. From the Ferry Terminal on Commercial Street in Portland
Drinks & Nightlife
Have wonderful fresh beer at the tasting room at the Fore River Brewing Company in So. Portland. 45 Huntress Ave.
23 locals recommend
Fore River Brewing Company
45 Huntress AveHave wonderful fresh beer at the tasting room at the Fore River Brewing Company in So. Portland. 45 Huntress Ave.
Drink fresh beer, eat truck food, and listen to live music (depending on the day and the weather) at the tasting room at Rising Tide Brewing Company in Portland. 103 Fox St.
138 locals recommend
Rising Tide Brewing Company
103 Fox StDrink fresh beer, eat truck food, and listen to live music (depending on the day and the weather) at the tasting room at Rising Tide Brewing Company in Portland. 103 Fox St.
You can drink great beer in Portland at any of the dozens of tasting rooms, or you can go further afield. We love Dirigo Brewing Company’s lagers (we are lager converts, based on their offerings). Pearl St, Biddeford
17 locals recommend
Dirigo Brewing Company
28 Pearl StYou can drink great beer in Portland at any of the dozens of tasting rooms, or you can go further afield. We love Dirigo Brewing Company’s lagers (we are lager converts, based on their offerings). Pearl St, Biddeford
Speaking of enjoying beer in Portland, the Maine Brew Bus offers a delightful way to sample multiple brewing companies’ offerings and never get behind the wheel of a car. 79 Commercial Street in Portland.
43 locals recommend
The Maine Brew Bus
320 Commercial StSpeaking of enjoying beer in Portland, the Maine Brew Bus offers a delightful way to sample multiple brewing companies’ offerings and never get behind the wheel of a car. 79 Commercial Street in Portland.
This friendly place with lots of delicious beers, changing almost every week, has a terrific food menu and also tasty, hand-crafted cocktails.
47 locals recommend
Foulmouthed Brewing
15 Ocean StThis friendly place with lots of delicious beers, changing almost every week, has a terrific food menu and also tasty, hand-crafted cocktails.
Essentials
Hannaford Supermarket
295 Forest Ave