Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Enjoy a great lobster roll, while sitting at picnic tables right on the ocean. Incredible ocean views!!! The scallop boat is delicious too! (note: they close in the fall/winter)
136 locals recommend
The Lobster Shack at Two Lights
225 Two Lights RdEnjoy a great lobster roll, while sitting at picnic tables right on the ocean. Incredible ocean views!!! The scallop boat is delicious too! (note: they close in the fall/winter)
Delicious gourmet donuts! They serve coffee too, but I recommend the donuts! My friend Leigh is the owner.
220 locals recommend
The Holy Donut
194 Park AveDelicious gourmet donuts! They serve coffee too, but I recommend the donuts! My friend Leigh is the owner.
My favorite restaurant. I highly recommend the fried oysters, they melt in your mouth. So good!!!
272 locals recommend
Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StMy favorite restaurant. I highly recommend the fried oysters, they melt in your mouth. So good!!!
Great place for lobster. Overlooks the harbor.
52 locals recommend
Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster Company
36 Main StGreat place for lobster. Overlooks the harbor.
Green Elephant
608 Congress StExcellent vegetarian food.
Great place for a delicious brunch at a reasonable price. I love all their dishes and highly recommend the Eggs Florentine Benedict.
52 locals recommend
Bayside American Cafe
98 Portland StGreat place for a delicious brunch at a reasonable price. I love all their dishes and highly recommend the Eggs Florentine Benedict.
Great place for casual food. Ask for a seat upstairs so you can view the ocean.
32 locals recommend
Rí Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant
72 Commercial StGreat place for casual food. Ask for a seat upstairs so you can view the ocean.
The Well at Jordan's Farm
21 Wells RdEnjoy locally sourced food while dining in gazebos.
Great place for a lobster roll with butter! Casual food with a great view!
61 locals recommend
Cook's Lobster & Ale House
68 Garrison Cove RoadGreat place for a lobster roll with butter! Casual food with a great view!
Scales
68 Commercial StWaterfront restaurant with excellent seafood. Somewhat expensive.
Little Tap House
106 High StAmazing hamburgers!
Noble Barbecue
1706 Forest AveExcellent barbecue food right near the house!
Local Sprouts Co-op
649 Congress StGreat vegetarian food. Casual vibe.
Sightseeing
Two Lights State Park
7 Tower DrState Park with incredible ocean views!
One of the most photographed lighthouses in the world! Great park. Great for taking a walk along a rocky coastline.
229 locals recommend
Fort Williams Park
1000 Shore RdOne of the most photographed lighthouses in the world! Great park. Great for taking a walk along a rocky coastline.
Huge grassy null overlooking the ocean. Great place for a pick nick.
251 locals recommend
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern PromenadeHuge grassy null overlooking the ocean. Great place for a pick nick.
Crescent Beach State Park
109 Bowery Beach RdExcellent family-friendly sandy beach.
There is a 4.2 mile trail around the cove. Great place for walking. Check the tide charts. I recommend going during high tide because it looks better.
10 locals recommend
Back Cove Trail
Back Cove TrailThere is a 4.2 mile trail around the cove. Great place for walking. Check the tide charts. I recommend going during high tide because it looks better.
If you want a sandy beach nearby, this one is good. If you're willing to drive farther, I recommend Pine Point in Scarborough.
135 locals recommend
Willard Beach
If you want a sandy beach nearby, this one is good. If you're willing to drive farther, I recommend Pine Point in Scarborough.
Check the Ferry schedule. "The Diamond Pass Run" and "Mailboat Run" are great. You'll cruise around the Casco Bay and see the local islands. These rides take 2- 3.5 hours.
140 locals recommend
Casco Bay Lines station
Check the Ferry schedule. "The Diamond Pass Run" and "Mailboat Run" are great. You'll cruise around the Casco Bay and see the local islands. These rides take 2- 3.5 hours.
Macworth Island has hiking trail around the perimeter. It's beautiful! Drive to the island, tell the gatekeeper you want to hike the path. They will direct you to the parking lot on the right.
9 locals recommend
Mackworth Island Trail
Mackworth Island TrailMacworth Island has hiking trail around the perimeter. It's beautiful! Drive to the island, tell the gatekeeper you want to hike the path. They will direct you to the parking lot on the right.
Popham Beach State Park
711 Popham RdIt's a pristine and beautiful sandy beach!
A sandy beach runs several miles from Old Orchard to Scarborough. It's touristy, but still nice.
23 locals recommend
Ocean Park
A sandy beach runs several miles from Old Orchard to Scarborough. It's touristy, but still nice.
Fore River Sanctuary
157-169 Rowe AveNice woods and beautiful waterfalls. Great place for a hike.
Shopping
LLBean makes high quality clothing and camping gear with a lifetime guarantee. Their stuff rocks! Their flagship store is open 24 hours per day 7 days per week.
270 locals recommend
L.L. Bean Factory Store
95 Main StLLBean makes high quality clothing and camping gear with a lifetime guarantee. Their stuff rocks! Their flagship store is open 24 hours per day 7 days per week.
Essentials
Harbor Fish Market
9 Custom House WharfA quintessential store for buying live lobsters.
Hannaford Supermarket
7 Hannaford DrA good supermarket located near the house.
Whole Foods Market
2 Somerset StGood selection of healthy food.
A small local grocery store with locally sourced meats and vegetables.
223 locals recommend
Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine StA small local grocery store with locally sourced meats and vegetables.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rivalries
10 Cotton StSports bar with lots of TV's.
Gritty McDuff's
396 Fore StLocal beer and casual American style cuisine.
Novare Res Bier Cafe
4 Canal PlazaHuge selection of imported beers!
Sonny's Restaurant
83 Exchange StCool venue in an old bank building.
There are several breweries on this street. They tend to close early. But it's great because they're so close to the house!
156 locals recommend
Allagash Brewing Company
50 Industrial WayThere are several breweries on this street. They tend to close early. But it's great because they're so close to the house!
Entertainment & Activities
Great place for kayaking. Get your kayak here and paddle across the channel to Cedar Beach!
20 locals recommend
H2Outfitters
1894 Harpswell Islands RdGreat place for kayaking. Get your kayak here and paddle across the channel to Cedar Beach!
Beautiful bowling alley built by a local billionaire. It's the classiest bowling alley I've ever seen. It has bars, food, and a great rooftop deck (ideal for seeing sunsets).
93 locals recommend
Bayside Bowl
58 Alder StBeautiful bowling alley built by a local billionaire. It's the classiest bowling alley I've ever seen. It has bars, food, and a great rooftop deck (ideal for seeing sunsets).