Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Downtown Portland, Portland

benn • July 29, 2012Lemon tart is wicked good. Perfectly crunchy crust, good flavor, and powdered sugar on top!

Sarah • March 3, 2019Amazing cocktails! Had a bees knees with bar hill gin. Plus dollar oysters at happy hour can’t be beat! Awesome location and space.

Alan W. • August 26, 2012Prefect place, called ahead told us 30 seated in 10 on a busy Saturday night. Cynthia was a great server with perfect recommendations

Holiday • September 4, 2018So worth the calories. Loved the almond butter chocolate chip paired with blueberry crumble.

Y • May 12, 2010Really delicious, beautifully cooked dishes. The quality of the food here is superb.

Josh K. • November 14, 2014Solid coffee. Huge mugs. Good place to bring your laptop and work. And one of the few coffee shops with wifi in Portland

Samantha T. • January 1, 2015Fantastic cocktails at the bar downstairs. Try the modified Manhattan!

Storm C. • March 28, 2018Such good drinks, and don’t miss the little speakeasy in the back!

Cole T. • June 12, 2017Sausages were varied and tasty. Beer list was incredible. Bissell Bros got their start here!

Daniel S. • March 5, 2013Siphon coffee is so interesting. It's a novel way to brew a good cup of coffee. The atmosphere is a very rustic play on the "Speckled Axe" nomer. I also need to try Fruity Pebbles milk!

Camilla • April 15, 2014Lobster Diavolo is to die for. We split it three people and still there were leftovers.

Kamron • April 9, 2010Lunch specials are amazing...cheap, fresh, fast!

Joe R. • August 21, 2014One of the best places in town for a beer. Great staff. Huge inventory of rare bottles as well as an exceptional draught offering.

Than V. • December 28, 2013Get the Firecracker and the Chile Verde Popcorn

Clay R. • March 20, 2022The lobster roll was fantastic! So was the red snapper (hot dog y’all) and the burger my wife got. The staff was super friendly. Will come again the next time I’m in Portland.

Adam R. • August 25, 2011I love fresh squeezed juice. What about it? A little pricey but the juice is always great and the girls are always really nice

Amaury J. • August 8, 2022Best Italian food in town.

Cody L. • September 11, 2021Cozy little nook in the Old Port. Beer, wine, vinyl, good vibes. Try an Underberg!

Isabel F. • January 18, 2018The fried brussel sprouts are fantastic! Go to pai mein on a weekday at lunchtime... they have a great weekday lunch special that gets you a two course lunch for around 15 bucks.

Sara Grace • August 18, 2012Raisin bread French toast, 2 blueberry pancakes, grilled blueberry muffin... Great breakfast options...delicious!

Nate Y. • September 29, 2020Our server Christian was phenomenal, from assisting w/ cleaning our lobster table side & making fantastic drink recommendations. Food was perfectly cooked, short wait time. Server didnt forget a thing

Cody L. • July 6, 2019My fav breakfast, brunch, lunch spot in town. Everything is dope

Roni L. • June 24, 2013Try the Tofu Skewers With Sweet Chili Sauce (Gluten Free) - Wow!

Christine L. • May 28, 2017We couldn't get a dinner res even weeks in advance, but we were able to walk in and order app's at the bar from a pretty extensive menu. Grilled squid, foie gras, mackerel & mussels 👌👌👌

Visit Maine • August 19, 2011New, larger location. Reputed to have the city's best omakase (Chef's Choice) and unique preparations. Note: it used to be BYOB.

Ken J. • February 19, 2016We were totally impressed with their Breakfast selections, service and on point Good Eats! Order the Red Flannel Hash gawd its Yummy! Psst stay at the Press Hotel too thats an Easy 2-fer....

Lukas T. • June 16, 2017We tried the pictured not-so-flat flatbread, mushroom wedge and basic "slab"... and we loved all of it!

Michelle S. • April 4, 2015Amazing selection of cheeses and they have a big basket of small pieces to try out new kinds. They sell twisted tea.

Heidi E. • March 1, 2016Great tea selection, love the Chaga-Chai tea! Perfect tea house ambiance!

Anechka M. • October 15, 2017Yammi and spicy! Nice service, delicious tender lamb and beer for $3.5!