Olivia’s guidebook
Food and drink nearby
Tipo Restaurant
182 Ocean AveGreat food and atmosphere. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
Amazing atmosphere, great for a date night or casual drinks at the bar.
51 locals recommend
Woodford Food & Beverage
660 Forest AveAmazing atmosphere, great for a date night or casual drinks at the bar.
Po' Boys & Pickles
1124 Forest Avegreat sandwiches
Bruno's Restaurant and Tavern
33 Allen AveClassic american italian
Portland House of Pizza
1359 Washington AveYour classic pizza house
Starbucks
256 US-1coffee and tea
Samuel's Bar & Grill
1160 Forest AveThis is the neighborhood dive bar, very popular
Speckled Ax
567 Congress StBest coffee around
grocery shopping
Monte's Fine Foods
788 Washington AveItalian market with great pizza
Pat's Meat Market
484 Stevens AveBest butcher in town also has a market
Shaw's
251 US-1Quick stop and shop, full grocery store/pharmacy/beer and wine
Whole Foods Market
2 Somerset Stgrocery
Portland Food Co-op
290 Congress StCo op
Things to do
A great trail walk on an island, fantastic views of casco bay
130 locals recommend
Mackworth Island State Park
U.S. 1A great trail walk on an island, fantastic views of casco bay
The Shop by Island Creek Oysters
123 Washington Aveoysters!
Boone's Fish House & Oyster Room
86 Commercial StHome of the famous baked stuffed Lobster
Rent Golf carts and drive around the island! There are a few places to eat and a public beach. Catch the ferry downtown Portland.
176 locals recommend
Peaks Island
Rent Golf carts and drive around the island! There are a few places to eat and a public beach. Catch the ferry downtown Portland.
About a 20 minute drive North on the highway, one of my favorite trails around with beautiful beaches
123 locals recommend
Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
426 Wolfe's Neck RdAbout a 20 minute drive North on the highway, one of my favorite trails around with beautiful beaches
Gluten Free!
Gluten free bakery- the only exclusive gluten free bakery in Portland
12 locals recommend
Bam Bam Bakery
1054 Brighton AvenueGluten free bakery- the only exclusive gluten free bakery in Portland
The Sinful Kitchen
952 Brighton AveLots of gluten free options! fantastic breakfast
The Holy Donut
194 Park AveGluten free donuts!
City/town information
Freeport
Outlet shopping, L L Bean, Patagonia, North Face etc.
My Favorite Restaurants
Central Provisions
414 Fore StSolo Italiano
100 Commercial StItalian, great atmosphere, lots of seating
High end seafood, reservation needed, sometimes you can grab a few seats at the bar.
138 locals recommend
Scales
68 Commercial StHigh end seafood, reservation needed, sometimes you can grab a few seats at the bar.
Ohno Cafe
87 Brackett StBest breakfast sandwiches, online ordering available
Veranda Noodle Bar
14 Veranda StreetReally great noodle house
Great atmosphere and even better food, a good reason to visit South Portland across the bridge.
6 locals recommend
Cafe Louis
173 Ocean StreetGreat atmosphere and even better food, a good reason to visit South Portland across the bridge.
Taco Trio
60 Ocean StBest tacos around