Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Bonobo
46 Pine St
Good local pizza.
Ohno Cafe
87 Brackett StMy daughter says they have great breakfast sandwiches.
Another restaurant that comes highly recommended by guests. Reasonably priced breakfasts, lunches and dinner are offered just a few minutes walk from my home.
152 locals recommend
Hot Suppa
703 Congress StAnother restaurant that comes highly recommended by guests. Reasonably priced breakfasts, lunches and dinner are offered just a few minutes walk from my home.
This restaurant is known for it's seafood. Comes well recommended by guests and friends. Reservations can be made online.
http://www.streetandcompany.net/home
114 locals recommend
Street & Co
33 Wharf StThis restaurant is known for it's seafood. Comes well recommended by guests and friends. Reservations can be made online.
http://www.streetandcompany.net/home
Boda is a Thai inspired restaurant with some very interesting offerings. They don't take reservations but they are an easy walk from my house.
147 locals recommend
Boda
671 Congress StBoda is a Thai inspired restaurant with some very interesting offerings. They don't take reservations but they are an easy walk from my house.
Local 188 is also a short walk from my house. It has a varied menu with lots of options.
Check it out at:
https://www.local188.com/eat-drink
142 locals recommend
Local 188
685 Congress StLocal 188 is also a short walk from my house. It has a varied menu with lots of options.
Check it out at:
https://www.local188.com/eat-drink
This restaurant has an excellent reputation. The chef/owner is a James Beard Award winner. Reservations must be made in advance, but they usually keep a couple of tables available for walk-ins.
92 locals recommend
Fore Street Restaurant
288 Fore StThis restaurant has an excellent reputation. The chef/owner is a James Beard Award winner. Reservations must be made in advance, but they usually keep a couple of tables available for walk-ins.
Great drinks and an interesting menu have made this restaurant in the heart of the Old Port very popular.
145 locals recommend
Central Provisions
414 Fore StGreat drinks and an interesting menu have made this restaurant in the heart of the Old Port very popular.
Not far from our home, good prices and options for breakfast and lunch make this a place to eat.
51 locals recommend
Blue Spoon Cafe & Catering
64 Pine StNot far from our home, good prices and options for breakfast and lunch make this a place to eat.
Essentials
This small local market that's just a 10 minutes walk away is an alternative to the more upscale Rosemont Bakery and Market.
20 locals recommend
Fresh Approach
155 Brackett StThis small local market that's just a 10 minutes walk away is an alternative to the more upscale Rosemont Bakery and Market.
Rosemont has yummy fresh baked goods and many other enticing food options. It's a bit pricy.
223 locals recommend
Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine StRosemont has yummy fresh baked goods and many other enticing food options. It's a bit pricy.
Arts & Culture
The museum is open to the public for FREE every Friday evening from 5 till closing.
412 locals recommend
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress SqThe museum is open to the public for FREE every Friday evening from 5 till closing.
Sightseeing
You get spectacular views of Casco Bay from the Eastern Prom.
251 locals recommend
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern PromenadeYou get spectacular views of Casco Bay from the Eastern Prom.
This historic landmark is located in Fort Williams State Park. It is one of the most scenic spots around Porltand. It's well worth a trip.
346 locals recommend
Portland Harbor Museum
12 Captain Strout CircleThis historic landmark is located in Fort Williams State Park. It is one of the most scenic spots around Porltand. It's well worth a trip.
Parks & Nature
Just a shot distance from Portland, this island offers a walking trail that gives you wonderful views of Casco Bay from every directions. Fun for the whole family.
130 locals recommend
Mackworth Island State Park
U.S. 1Just a shot distance from Portland, this island offers a walking trail that gives you wonderful views of Casco Bay from every directions. Fun for the whole family.