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288 Fore St (btwn Franklin & Custom House), Portland, ME
New American Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 117 tips and reviews
Epicurious: Fore Street was one of the first restaurants in Maine to feature an open kitchen with a wood-burning oven, grill, and turnspit and is still famous for its tight network of local food suppliers.
Eater: Chef/owner Rob Evans won a James Beard Award and "Chopped" but left high-end Hugo's to concentrate on his palace of poutine and duck confit panini. The wait will be well worth it. [Eater 38 Member]
Japanese Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 35 tips and reviews
Eater: Miyake serves only fish from Maine waters or flown in from Japan. Chef Masa Miyake’s tasting menus paired with sake offer a world-class experience. [Eater 18 Member]
Breakfast Spot · West Bayside · 58 tips and reviews
Benjamin Palmer: Best brunch. Frittatas and wraps are great, crazy home fries, get a single giant pancake to share on the side. Can be a long wait. Sit out back if you can
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 15 tips and reviews
Stéphane W. Desjardins: Very good and original restaurant in Portland. Feels like owner just dropped off from northen Italy.... charming place. Frozen pastas and sauce available to bring home. Very tasty
American Restaurant · West End · 20 tips and reviews
Rob Gould (@bobbbyg): For both brunch and dinner. Both are incredible. Perfect semi-upscale (but very comfortable) neighborhood restaurant. Outstanding and varied menu. Check out the back patio during the warmer months.
416 Preble St (at Pillsbury St), South Portland, ME
Bakery · 41 tips and reviews
Mario Moretto: Get here early, before its all gone. I highly recommend the plain croissants and all the bagel varieties. But warning: There's no seating, so grab your goodies and go.
Michelin Travel & Lifestyle: Jacket required in this splurge-worthy old barn. Try the seared beef tenderloin in a horseradish crust. – Green Guide Editor
Pizzeria · Downtown Portland · 60 tips and reviews
Portland Old Port: Rustic Flatbreads made with local ingredients in a huge clay oven. Great for families, outdoor waterfront seating available in summer. Try the Jimmy's Chicken Flatbread and a housemade lemonade