Jess And Chris's Guidebook
Portland Food Scene
The Saturday and Wednesday markets are a must if you love sampling local food! The Saturday market is especially busy! We recommend arriving early!
64 locals recommend
Portland Farmers' Market
92 Deering AveThe Saturday and Wednesday markets are a must if you love sampling local food! The Saturday market is especially busy! We recommend arriving early!
Central Provisions
414 Fore StOne of our favorite restaurants in Portland!
A bit more of an upscale vibe compared to Central Provisions ... excellent food!
6 locals recommend
The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection
119 Exchange StA bit more of an upscale vibe compared to Central Provisions ... excellent food!
We haven’t been here yet, but our friends are raving about the creative desserts and drinks at this new foodie haven!
14 locals recommend
Gross Confection Bar
172 Middle StWe haven’t been here yet, but our friends are raving about the creative desserts and drinks at this new foodie haven!
Duckfat
43 Middle StThe fries! Oh the fries!
Mr. Tuna
28 Monument SqExcellent and unique sushi!
Cong Tu Bot
57 Washington AveBao Bao Dumpling House
133 Spring StStreet & Co
33 Wharf StGreat seafood!
Beaches and Parks
Portland’s most iconic lighthouse, gorgeous ocean views and gardens ... plus it’s only two miles from our house!
229 locals recommend
Fort Williams Park
1000 Shore RdPortland’s most iconic lighthouse, gorgeous ocean views and gardens ... plus it’s only two miles from our house!
This place is far more beautiful than these photos ... worth exploring ... and it’s a lovely and easy fifteen minute drive from our house!
144 locals recommend
Two Lights State Park
7 Tower DrThis place is far more beautiful than these photos ... worth exploring ... and it’s a lovely and easy fifteen minute drive from our house!
Higgins Beach
Lovely beach that attracts surfers and boogie boarders
Another great beach for surfers and boogie boarders! This one also includes the cliff walk which is simply stunning, although a bit challenging for those who are unsteady on their feet.
110 locals recommend
Scarborough Beach
Black Point RdAnother great beach for surfers and boogie boarders! This one also includes the cliff walk which is simply stunning, although a bit challenging for those who are unsteady on their feet.
Willard Beach is thought to be the coldest beach in Casco Bay! A most refreshing swim! And it is only a two minute walk from our house! If you love dogs, walk down and get your fix from 7-9am and 7-9pm all summer long!
135 locals recommend
Willard Beach
Willard Beach is thought to be the coldest beach in Casco Bay! A most refreshing swim! And it is only a two minute walk from our house! If you love dogs, walk down and get your fix from 7-9am and 7-9pm all summer long!
We regularly like to walk 1.5 miles along the water towards this petite lighthouse and a gorgeous view of the Portland skyline! It’s especially pretty at night with the city lights shimmering on the water! Also a great place to watch the sunset..
29 locals recommend
Bug Light
South Portland Greenbelt PathwayWe regularly like to walk 1.5 miles along the water towards this petite lighthouse and a gorgeous view of the Portland skyline! It’s especially pretty at night with the city lights shimmering on the water! Also a great place to watch the sunset..
Right next to Two Lights. This is one of our favorite local walks! Bonus points if you find the trail to the more private beach with purple sand!
124 locals recommend
Crescent Beach State Park
109 Bowery Beach RdRight next to Two Lights. This is one of our favorite local walks! Bonus points if you find the trail to the more private beach with purple sand!
Nightlife
Portland’s best bars and nightlife
If you’re visiting on a Friday night and want to dance to some 80’s tunes with a variety of playful locals in a bizarre club ... dress as if it’s 1980 and you’ll get in for free!
47 locals recommend
Bubba's Sulky Lounge
92 Portland StIf you’re visiting on a Friday night and want to dance to some 80’s tunes with a variety of playful locals in a bizarre club ... dress as if it’s 1980 and you’ll get in for free!
Novare Res Bier Cafe
4 Canal PlazaUnusual and exceptional cocktails with a fantastic menu of mocktails for those who are avoiding alcohol.
27 locals recommend
Vena's Fizz House
90 Fore StUnusual and exceptional cocktails with a fantastic menu of mocktails for those who are avoiding alcohol.
SPACE
534-538 Congress StGreat eclectic music venue and visual art gallery
Blue
650 Congress StFolk and Jazz Club
Geno's Rock Club
625 Congress StHard Rock Club
Two floors of arcade and pinball games! Excellent drinks and snacks. Such a fun place!
25 locals recommend
Acadia National Bar
504 Congress StTwo floors of arcade and pinball games! Excellent drinks and snacks. Such a fun place!
Luna Rooftop Bar
285 Commercial StreetReally creative cocktails with great views
Pizza
Right next to Casco Bay Lines this place has excellent pizza which you can eat while enjoying views of Casco Bay!
98 locals recommend
Flatbread Company
72 Commercial StRight next to Casco Bay Lines this place has excellent pizza which you can eat while enjoying views of Casco Bay!
Delicious pizza on Portland’s West End... we recommend walking it off with a little foot tour of the neighborhood ... the West End contains some of Portland’s oldest and finest homes ...
46 locals recommend
Bonobo
46 Pine StDelicious pizza on Portland’s West End... we recommend walking it off with a little foot tour of the neighborhood ... the West End contains some of Portland’s oldest and finest homes ...
Slab
25 Preble StWe love the pizza and atmosphere here
Willard Beach Eats
Great dining and snacking options within walking distance from our house!
Delicious bagels (voted best in Portland) , pastries, salads and sandwiches .... just a short walk from our house!
164 locals recommend
Scratch Baking Co
416 Preble StDelicious bagels (voted best in Portland) , pastries, salads and sandwiches .... just a short walk from our house!
Incredible ice cream! Salted caramel is a top seller, but every flavor is delicious ...seriously, this ice cream is amazing ...don’t miss it!
52 locals recommend
Willard Scoops
429 Preble StIncredible ice cream! Salted caramel is a top seller, but every flavor is delicious ...seriously, this ice cream is amazing ...don’t miss it!
Our favorite pizza in Portland now has recently opened up shop just down the road! We regularly order the mashed potato and bacon, but all the pies are delicious!
192 locals recommend
OTTO
576 Congress StOur favorite pizza in Portland now has recently opened up shop just down the road! We regularly order the mashed potato and bacon, but all the pies are delicious!
Davids 388 Restaurant
388 Cottage RdFine dining, great cocktails and very close to our house
Elsmere BBQ and Wood Grill
448 Cottage RdHearty food, relaxed vibe
Neighborhood Coffee
Coffee options that are a short walk or drive from our house
This one is kinda far away ... a few miles into Portland ... but it’s Jess’s favorite coffee in town!
46 locals recommend
Speckled Ax
567 Congress StThis one is kinda far away ... a few miles into Portland ... but it’s Jess’s favorite coffee in town!
We’ve had a few guests say they enjoyed sipping coffee at this cafe
31 locals recommend
Omi's Coffee Shop
372 Cottage RdWe’ve had a few guests say they enjoyed sipping coffee at this cafe
Rwanda Bean Company
290 Cottage RdNice strong coffee and whoopie pies!
Live Theater
Great live theater super close to our house!
Mad Horse Theatre
24 Mosher StThe Portland Players
420 Cottage Rd