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15 Exchange Grille

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Address:
15 Exchange Street
Portland, ME 04101

Neighborhood:
Portland

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Cuisine:
Mediterranean

Price: $30 and under

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15 Exchange Grille Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.15exchange.com
Email: 15exchangebistro@gmail.com
Phone: (207) 774-1595
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Saturday: 11:30AM - 10:00PM
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Mediterranean, International
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Beer, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant
Entertainment: The Bistro supports a wide variety of local and nationally renowned artists with original rotating artwork. The Bistro is a proud supporter of Portland's First Friday Art Walk and the Portland Arts & Cultural Alliance.

Getting there

Cross Street: Between Fore St and Middle St.
Parking: Street Parking
Parking Details: Free on-street parking after 6pm!

A word from 15 Exchange Grille

Welcome to 15 Exchange Grille, Portland's newest culinary creation! Combining Mediterranean tradition with modern international flare, we cater to all senses and palates, with a wide range of unique dishes. Using only the freshes available ingredients and market catch, our menues change daily!… With expansive upstairs dining, full downstairs bar, exposed brick atmosphere and rotating local art, you are sure to enjoy your experience. Located in the heart of Portland's Old Port! Continued

15 Exchange Grille

2.8

42 $30 and under restaurant

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39 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Good) 2.8 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.1 / 5

Service

(Good) 2.7 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 2.6 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

39 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Good) 2.8 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.1 / 5

Service

(Good) 2.7 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 2.6 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies(8)
romantic(6)
neighborhood gem(4)

notable wine list(1)
special occasion(1)
vibrant bar scene(1)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (39)

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

It was around 8:30 when we

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"It was around 8:30 when we showed up and there was a total of 4of us in the restaurant. All the beer on tap was unavailable, and the server brought us the wrong steaks. Not a big deal but i wanted medium rare and ny girlfriend wanred medium. We didn't realize we got the wrongly cooked steaks as i ate my veggies and sides before digging into my steak, by then we realized she had mine and i had hers. Just something i thought would be easily avoidable. I may visit again but for the price i have many, many other favorites."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

laid back and slow...

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"After repeated attempts to make reservations by phone, I finally gave up and did so by open table. When we arrived there were 6 other diners and our server took quite awhile to get to us. We noticed two couples who arrived after us left without being served.

The service is slow, the food is delicious and the ambiance is fine."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Think global, support local! :-)

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2010

Dined on 04/06/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This is a funky little place located within Old Port. It's small and has a friendly vibe to it - the service guy was busy, yet very attentive, and the food was really very good!! I don't know if this place is having a hard time in this rough economy, but we would like to go back more regularly to support this small business owner. The prices, by the way, were so affordable that I wasn't anticipating a great meal. But it was TERRIFIC!"

Dined on 04/06/2012

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

I had heard good things and

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/03/2012

2007

Dined on 03/03/2012

2007

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I had heard good things and looked forward to our dinner. Unfortunately they only had two wait staff on for the entire restaurant. In addition the menu items differed from what was actually available that evening, seems they hadn't updated it. It also appeared they were running out of items and our reservation was at 6:30. I'd go again to give it another chance but would hesitate on recommending or taking clients."

Dined on 03/03/2012

2007

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Even though we arrived at

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/08/2012

2010

Dined on 03/08/2012

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Even though we arrived at 6:15, food and beverage items on the menu were not available; red pepper bisque, haddock dinner, Alagash White. Tommy was a jack of all trades that evening as he and chef were the only two employees present. This wasn't a 'bad' evening just not one that would make you want to return to spend $50.00 on a meal."

Dined on 03/08/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Small basic menu, expertly prepared

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/09/2012

2007

Dined on 03/09/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We went there in early March and they had a very limited menu (like 5 or 6 Appetizers and another 5 or 6 entrees. So much so, that we almost turned around before entering. But after getting rave reviews from a customer leaving the restaurant we decided to give them a try. There was one large table and another 5 or 6 two-top tables. The kitchen seemed to be run by one lone young chef, and the bartending and waitstaff consisted of one person total. We had the calamari appetizer, salads, the NY strip, and the Haddock, and all were excellently prepared. The waiter did make us aware that in the winter they are only open on weekends. He seemed to imply that during peak season the menu and staff is a little larger. Overall we were impressed."

Dined on 03/09/2012

2007

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Good Quality, no imagination

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Dined on 03/03/2012

2010

Dined on 03/03/2012

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"With the reservation I expected to be in the upstairs dining room. Were told that was not possible and seated at a tall bar table in the first floor bar. Ambiance not bad with open kitchen and window to sidewalk. Ordered mussels and calamari for appetizer. Food was fresh but totally uninspired. Calamari plain breaded and served with garlic aeoli. Mussels OK, nothing special. Steak and Haddock Florentine for entrees. Again quality of food good, but no points for vegetable or seasoning. Medium steak came out bloody in center, offered to return to grill, then it came back well done. I was offered another steak, but companion had finished her entree by that time. The well done was tolerable. Nothing special enough to return."

Dined on 03/03/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

I was expecting alot more.

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Dined on 03/03/2012

2012

Dined on 03/03/2012

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I was expecting alot more. My shrimp scampi was above average but my husbands steak was tough and not cooked the way he ordered it. He ordered medium and it was more on the rare side. He struggled with the steak knife to cut each bite. It was chewy and could only swallow a few bites. My calamari on the other hand was some of the best I've ever had. The waiter was polite but had too much going on and passed our table several times, looked at the empty cocktail glasses, and kept on walking."

Dined on 03/03/2012

2012

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Disappointing. So many wonderful

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/02/2012

2012

Dined on 03/02/2012

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Disappointing. So many wonderful restaurants in Portland, and sadly this is not one of them. Though the calamari appetizer was very good, the shrimp fettuccine was pedestrian. The server clearly did her best, which, in the context of expected restaurant service, was not good enough. Coffee refills had to be asked for more than once, and other requests had to be repeated as well. Though the prices were comparable to other good restaurants in Portland, the value at 15 Exchange Grill was sub-par. Given the many restaurant choices in Portland, I will not be returning to 15 Exchange Grill."

Dined on 03/02/2012

2012

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

This is the kind of place

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2012

2012

Dined on 02/14/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"This is the kind of place you have a soft spot for. I am going to assume its a relatively new restaurant and they are trying to work the kinks out. Huge bar, but sadly only one waitress who is also the bar tender. Not a large space so not so convenient for groups, but nice and intimate for dinner with that special pone. Food is amazing and service is a bit slow but very kind. I say give it a shot and make your own decision. The building was pretty cold so wear a sweater or go in the spring"