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Places I want to go

1. The Dogfish Café

953 Congress St, Portland, ME
American Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Dave P.Dave Pezak: This place is very nice and cozy! Small menu but good options. Everything is clean- The calamari is very good .

2. Minami Japanese Grill

Philbrook Ave, South Portland, ME 04106, South Portland, ME
Japanese Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Jill Kelley R.Jill Kelley Rock Star Stylist: Great food amazing price! Unbelievable sushi selection .. would have easily had 100 worth of sushi for $50 with drinks!!!

3. Evangeline

190 State St (Congress), Portland, ME
French Restaurant · Parkside · 5 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: Dishes are built from the ground up with the highest-quality ingredients and with an eye toward what's local, seasonal and ripe for experimentation. Try the poulet à la moutarde. Read more.

4. Mesa Verde

618 Congress St, Portland, ME
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 12 tips and reviews

Justin E.Justin Ellis: Get here early on Thursday for $6 margarita pitchers

5. Green Elephant Bistro

9.2
608 Congress St, Portland, ME
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 53 tips and reviews

JennaJenna: Get the spring rolls. Best I've ever had. Wow!

6. Five Fifty-Five

555 Congress St, Portland, ME
American Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 41 tips and reviews

Visit MaineVisit Maine: Steve Corry was named “Best New Chef in the U.S.” in 2007 by Food & Wine Magazine! Pre-order the tasting menu - always a treat!

Old Port Sea Grill is one of Places I want to go.

7. Old Port Sea Grill

7.3
93 Commercial St, Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 22 tips and reviews

Nick T.Nick Tomaino: oysters are money

8. Plush West End

106 High St (state st), Portland, ME
Bar · Downtown Portland · 5 tips and reviews

Lenza L.Lenza Latendresse: A great new place to grab a meal!

9. The Snow Squall

8.4
14 Ocean St (A Street/South Port Marina), South Portland, ME
American Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Suzanne M.Suzanne Madore: deck dining, close to home and not obnoxious.

J's Oyster Bar is one of Places I want to go.

10. J's Oyster Bar

8.2
5 Portland Pier (at Commercial St), Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 113 tips and reviews

11. Uncle Andy's Diner

6.7
171 Ocean St, South Portland, ME
Diner · 7 tips and reviews

Dave P.Dave Pezak: bacon egg and cheese on an english muffin!

12. Pho Hanoi

South Portland, ME
Noodle Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Angela Q.Angela Q-Snowman: Chicken noodle soup...the BEST!

50 Local is one of Places I want to go.

13. 50 Local

8.2
50 Main St, Kennebunk, ME
New American Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews
Mekhong Thai is one of Places I want to go.

14. Mekhong Thai

7.0
162 US Route 1, Wells, ME
Thai Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

15. Frankie & Johnny's

Wells, ME
New American Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews
Becky's Diner is one of Places I want to go.

16. Becky's Diner

8.9
390 Commercial St, Portland, ME
Diner · Downtown Portland · 136 tips and reviews

Dave P.Dave Pezak: French Toast, Chicken Fingers with Curly Fries and their Ice Coffee!

Mama's Crowbar is one of Places I want to go.

17. Mama's Crowbar

189 Congress St (btwn Sheridan & Washington), Portland, ME
Dive Bar · East End · 8 tips and reviews
Bandaloop is one of Places I want to go.

18. Bandaloop

7.4
2 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME
American Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews
Silly's Restaurant is one of Places I want to go.

19. Silly's Restaurant

40 Washington Ave, Portland, ME
American Restaurant · East End · 62 tips and reviews
Gilbert's Chowder House is one of Places I want to go.

20. Gilbert's Chowder House

7.8
92 Commercial St, Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 77 tips and reviews
Pom's Thai Taste is one of Places I want to go.

21. Pom's Thai Taste

571 Congress St, Portland, ME
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 16 tips and reviews
Dobra Tea is one of Places I want to go.

22. Dobra Tea

89 Exchange St, Portland, ME
Tea Room · Downtown Portland · 25 tips and reviews
Ebenezer's Brewpub is one of Places I want to go.

23. Ebenezer's Brewpub

112 Pleasant St, Brunswick, ME
Brewery · 20 tips and reviews
The Thirsty Pig is one of Places I want to go.

24. The Thirsty Pig

8.9
37 Exchange St, Portland, ME
Pub · Downtown Portland · 34 tips and reviews
La Familia is one of Places I want to go.

25. La Familia

906 Brighton Ave, Portland, ME
Latin American Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews
Bull Feeney's is one of Places I want to go.

26. Bull Feeney's

7.5
375 Fore St, Portland, ME
Pub · Downtown Portland · 57 tips and reviews

27. Gilley's PM Lunch

8.0
175 Fleet St, Portsmouth, NH
Burger Joint · 42 tips and reviews
The Common Man is one of Places I want to go.

28. The Common Man

96 State St, Portsmouth, NH
American Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews
Brazo is one of Places I want to go.

29. Brazo

75 Pleasant St, Portsmouth, NH
Latin American Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

30. Brazo

75 Pleasant St, Portsmouth, NH
Latin American Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Jenn M.Jenn Marcelais: Come here the first Friday every month for Latin Night featuring live Latin musicians and dancing.

Mojo's BBQ Grill & Tavern is one of Places I want to go.

31. Mojo's BBQ Grill & Tavern

70 Wallingford Sq, Kittery, ME
BBQ Joint · 6 tips and reviews
Sonny's is one of Places I want to go.

32. Sonny's

83 Exchange St, Portland, ME
Bar · Downtown Portland · 39 tips and reviews
Petite Jacqueline is one of Places I want to go.

33. Petite Jacqueline

190 State St (at Congress St), Portland, ME
French Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 22 tips and reviews
Blue Spoon is one of Places I want to go.

34. Blue Spoon

89 Congress St, Portland, ME
American Restaurant · East End · 17 tips and reviews
Caiola's is one of Places I want to go.

35. Caiola's

58 Pine St (Brackett St.), Portland, ME
American Restaurant · West End · 20 tips and reviews
East Ender is one of Places I want to go.

36. East Ender

7.2
47 Middle St (at India St), Portland, ME
American Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews
District is one of Places I want to go.

37. District

45 Danforth St (Maple), Portland, ME
American Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 4 tips and reviews
Nosh Kitchen Bar is one of Places I want to go.

38. Nosh Kitchen Bar

8.4
551 Congress St (at Oak St), Portland, ME
Bar · Downtown Portland · 87 tips and reviews
Gingko Blue is one of Places I want to go.

39. Gingko Blue

455 Fore St (at Union St), Portland, ME
Jazz and Blues Venue · Downtown Portland · 13 tips and reviews