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Portland, Maine

Portland, Maine

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Created by Chris Bracco • Updated On: March 30, 2014

Great spots to grab a bite or beer or both.

OTTO is one of Portland, Maine.

1. OTTO

8.7
576 Congress St (at Forest Ave), Portland, ME
Pizzeria · Downtown Portland · 86 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris Bracco: Mashed potato, bacon, and scallion pizza. Nuff said.

Portland Pie Company is one of Portland, Maine.

2. Portland Pie Company

7.7
51 York St, Portland, ME
Pizzeria · Downtown Portland · 25 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris Bracco: Ask for the Noreaster pie, but made as a calzone. YUM.

Old Port Sea Grill is one of Portland, Maine.

3. Old Port Sea Grill

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

Chris B.Chris Bracco: Excellent fish at an affordable price. Wait staff is always super nice, too. And a raw bar!

Gilbert's Chowder House is one of Portland, Maine.

4. Gilbert's Chowder House

7.8
92 Commercial St, Portland, ME
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 77 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris Bracco: Seafood bread bowl. Best I've ever had.

The Great Lost Bear is one of Portland, Maine.

5. The Great Lost Bear

8.5
540 Forest Ave (at Ashmont St), Portland, ME
Pub · 107 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris Bracco: The buffalo mac n' cheese will knock your socks off. Also there are like a million beers on tap.

Silly's Restaurant is one of Portland, Maine.

6. Silly's Restaurant

40 Washington Ave, Portland, ME
American Restaurant · East End · 62 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris Bracco: Milkshakes. Their brunch is really great too but it gets crowded!

Novare Res Bier Cafe is one of Portland, Maine.

7. Novare Res Bier Cafe

9.0
4 Canal Plz (at Exchange St), Portland, ME
Beer Garden · Downtown Portland · 126 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris Bracco: Tons of awesome, local craft beer on tap.

Slainte is one of Portland, Maine.

8. Slainte

24 Preble St, Portland, ME
Wine Bar · Downtown Portland · 10 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris Bracco: Dimly lit wine bar with a mixed crowd, never quite sure what to expect!

Nosh Kitchen Bar is one of Portland, Maine.

9. Nosh Kitchen Bar

8.4
551 Congress St (at Oak St), Portland, ME
Bar · Downtown Portland · 87 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris Bracco: Their burgers are boss. Also, bacon dusted french fries.

Pai Men Miyake is one of Portland, Maine.

10. Pai Men Miyake

8.9
188 State St (at Congress St), Portland, ME
Japanese Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 72 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris Bracco: Excellent sushi, miso soups, and pork buns.

Sonny's is one of Portland, Maine.

11. Sonny's

83 Exchange St, Portland, ME
Bar · Downtown Portland · 39 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris Bracco: The bartenders make killer cocktails!

The Grill Room & Bar is one of Portland, Maine.

12. The Grill Room & Bar

8.1
84 Exchange St, Portland, ME
Steakhouse · Downtown Portland · 35 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris Bracco: The place to go for a great steak.

Hot Suppa is one of Portland, Maine.

13. Hot Suppa

9.3
703 Congress St, Portland, ME
Breakfast Spot · Parkside · 87 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris Bracco: Excellent brunch food. Their bloody mary is bonkers.

Local 188 is one of Portland, Maine.

14. Local 188

685 Congress St, Portland, ME
Bar · Parkside · 70 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris Bracco: Excellent, affordable breakfast food, and a great cocktail spot at night.

Kamasouptra is one of Portland, Maine.

15. Kamasouptra

28 Monument Sq (Congress St.), Portland, ME
Soup Spot · Downtown Portland · 11 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris Bracco: If you want a quick soup for lunch, this is the place to go.

Shays Grill Pub is one of Portland, Maine.

16. Shays Grill Pub

7.8
18 Monument Sq, Portland, ME
Pub · Downtown Portland · 18 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris Bracco: Sriracha chicken sandwich.

Fore Street is one of Portland, Maine.

17. Fore Street

9.0
288 Fore St (btwn Franklin & Custom House), Portland, ME
New American Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 117 tips and reviews
Little Tap House is one of Portland, Maine.

18. Little Tap House

8.4
106 High St (Spring St.), Portland, ME
Pub · Downtown Portland · 28 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris Bracco: Great beer selection and delicious fish sandwiches!

Salvage BBQ is one of Portland, Maine.

19. Salvage BBQ

919 Congress St, Portland, ME
BBQ Joint · 33 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris Bracco: Excellent brisket sandwich and mac n' cheese.

Samuels Bar And Grill is one of Portland, Maine.

20. Samuels Bar And Grill

7.2
1160 Forest Ave, Portland, ME
Bar · North Deering · 21 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris Bracco: The best wings I've had in Portland so far.

Yosaku is one of Portland, Maine.

21. Yosaku

8.9
1 Danforth St, Portland, ME
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 59 tips and reviews
Boda is one of Portland, Maine.

22. Boda

8.8
645 Congress St (State St), Portland, ME
Thai Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 61 tips and reviews
Walter's is one of Portland, Maine.

23. Walter's

2 Portland Sq (Middle St), Portland, ME
New American Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 17 tips and reviews