Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
From drinks to brunch, Local 188 is a fantastic hangout. Great music, food, cocktails and I love the ambience.
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Local 188
685 Congress St From drinks to brunch, Local 188 is a fantastic hangout. Great music, food, cocktails and I love the ambience.
Located in the Public Market, this is the best soup in town. Served with a giant roll for like, 3 bucks. Plus there's great people watching from the windows overlooking monument square.
Kamasouptra
28 Monument SqLocated in the Public Market, this is the best soup in town. Served with a giant roll for like, 3 bucks. Plus there's great people watching from the windows overlooking monument square.
Pizza in a pinch. This long standing restaurant/bar is a great stop if you're looking for something close and representational of Mainers.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizza Villa
940 Congress StPizza in a pinch. This long standing restaurant/bar is a great stop if you're looking for something close and representational of Mainers.
Very popular Mexican restaurant just a 5 minute walk away.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
242 St John StVery popular Mexican restaurant just a 5 minute walk away.
There are trendier Thai restaurants in the Arts District but this place is what I and my friends consider to be the best tasting.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Saeng Thai House
921 Congress StThere are trendier Thai restaurants in the Arts District but this place is what I and my friends consider to be the best tasting.
Nifty decor, delicious food and excellent cocktails.
147 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boda
671 Congress StNifty decor, delicious food and excellent cocktails.
Try the 49er roll. I'm not just saying that because I'm from San Francisco.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
King of the Roll
675 Congress StTry the 49er roll. I'm not just saying that because I'm from San Francisco.
Sunday brunch (make a reservation or don't go too hungry). The best menu in town, I think.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Caiola's
58 Pine StreetSunday brunch (make a reservation or don't go too hungry). The best menu in town, I think.
Wood fired pizza, a cozy atmosphere and a fantastic microbrew menu.
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bonobo
46 Pine StWood fired pizza, a cozy atmosphere and a fantastic microbrew menu.
1 of my 2 favorite cafes. But if you order a bagel ask for it lightly toasted.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arabica Coffee House
2 Free St1 of my 2 favorite cafes. But if you order a bagel ask for it lightly toasted.
Maine potato donuts made with REAL ingredients such as dark chocolate, ginger, Maine berries + delicious breakfast sandwiches & local coffee. Donut fans or not, do yourself a favor & GO :)
220 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Holy Donut
194 Park AveMaine potato donuts made with REAL ingredients such as dark chocolate, ginger, Maine berries + delicious breakfast sandwiches & local coffee. Donut fans or not, do yourself a favor & GO :)
Great local breakfast joint with a southern twist. Fried green tomatoes anyone?
I hear their dinner is good too but I haven't been yet...
152 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hot Suppa
703 Congress StGreat local breakfast joint with a southern twist. Fried green tomatoes anyone?
I hear their dinner is good too but I haven't been yet...
Quintessential New England dining experience. Converted Victorian. Cozy seating. Plant dripped deck. Extensive menu.
Expect to wait a bit for a table on the weekend.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bayside American Cafe
98 Portland StQuintessential New England dining experience. Converted Victorian. Cozy seating. Plant dripped deck. Extensive menu.
Expect to wait a bit for a table on the weekend.
My very favorite cafe. A little removed from the action but still central. Great music, ambiance, service..plus fantastic vanilla lattes and fresh lox bagels.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Omi's Coffee Shop
372 Cottage RdMy very favorite cafe. A little removed from the action but still central. Great music, ambiance, service..plus fantastic vanilla lattes and fresh lox bagels.
Delicious noodle bowls & super fresh sushi.
148 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pai Men Miyake
188 State StDelicious noodle bowls & super fresh sushi.
Street & Co
33 Wharf StBest seafood in town. Period.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's hip without pretension, has a fantastic beer selection, yummy snacks and is in the heart of the arts district just about a 15-20 min. walk from the apartment.
88 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
LFK
188 State StIt's hip without pretension, has a fantastic beer selection, yummy snacks and is in the heart of the arts district just about a 15-20 min. walk from the apartment.
Blue
650 Congress StCute wine bar with live acoustic music.
Super funky bar with original 70's light up dance floor. Fridays is 80's night & is packed with fun.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bubba's Sulky Lounge
92 Portland StSuper funky bar with original 70's light up dance floor. Fridays is 80's night & is packed with fun.
This & LFK are my favorite bars. Both have great music, sidewalk seating, a nice food menu, fantastic ambiance and here is home of one ridiculously good pear martini.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The North Point
35 Silver StThis & LFK are my favorite bars. Both have great music, sidewalk seating, a nice food menu, fantastic ambiance and here is home of one ridiculously good pear martini.
Everything Else
Great central park just a 15 min. walk away. Farmers Market, kid's splash pool, tennis, concerts....Grab the most amazing donuts (made from potatoes) from Holy Donut on Park Ave in route and ENJOY
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Deering Oaks Park
Great central park just a 15 min. walk away. Farmers Market, kid's splash pool, tennis, concerts....Grab the most amazing donuts (made from potatoes) from Holy Donut on Park Ave in route and ENJOY
Nice bike ride or walk with a view of the city.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Back Cove Trail
Back Cove TrailNice bike ride or walk with a view of the city.
Shopping
Support local book stores! This one's great.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Longfellow Books
1 Monument SqSupport local book stores! This one's great.
A 3 level haven for all things vintage.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Portland Flea-for-All
585 Congress StA 3 level haven for all things vintage.
Essentials
No recommendation needed. It speaks for itself.
148 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trader Joe's
87 Marginal WayNo recommendation needed. It speaks for itself.
Great "everything" supermarket. And Trader Joe's is just 1 block away.
280 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hannaford Supermarket
295 Forest AveGreat "everything" supermarket. And Trader Joe's is just 1 block away.
It's pretty pricey but if you're looking to pack a great picnic, it's worth it.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blue Spoon Cafe & Catering
64 Pine StIt's pretty pricey but if you're looking to pack a great picnic, it's worth it.
Arts & Culture
If I'm seeing music or dancing, it's usually here.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yordprom Coffee Shop
722 Congress StIf I'm seeing music or dancing, it's usually here.
Sightseeing
1.5 mile in circumference with stunning views of Caso Bay & Portland, a faery village and a West facing beach for sunset picnics.
130 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mackworth Island State Park
U.S. 11.5 mile in circumference with stunning views of Caso Bay & Portland, a faery village and a West facing beach for sunset picnics.