Local 188
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Takeout
(207) 761-7909Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Cuisines
Spanish, Mediterranean
- Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Phone number
(207) 761-7909
- Website
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Executive chef
Jay Villani
- Neighborhood
Portland
- Cross street
State St
- Parking details
enter via the alley to the left of the restaurant. Park anywhere in the immediate lot out back.
- Entertainment
Jazz every Tuesday 10pmMovie Night every monday 10pm
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Popular dishes
Menu
Available wednesday - sunday 12-4 pm
Main
Gazpacho$7.00
classic tomato, finished w/ cucumber & hard boiled egg
Cauliflower$8.00
chick peas, preserved meyer lemon & toasted sesame seeds
Bangs Island Mussels$12.00
white wine, butter, herbs, garlic, capers
Hummus Plate$12.00
house lavash, summer veggies
Moroccan Eggs$12.00
farm eggs poached, cumin tomato sauce
Pesto Chicken Salad$13.00
seared chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bib lettuce, red wine vin
Spiced Beef Salad$14.00
brick lane curry marinated beef, goat cheese, pickled red onion, greens, balsamic vin
Tuna Salad$15.00
lightly seared, white bean gremolata salad, pickled asparagus, greens, lemon vin
Roast Beef Sandwich$14.00
house roast beef, swiss cheese, horseradish mayo, tomato, lettuce, chips
Farm to Curb Take-Out & Patio Dinner Menu
available wednesday - sunday 5-9 pm
Olives$6.00
House Salad$12.00
goat cheese, toasted hazelnuts & red onion, cherry tomatoes, red wine vinaigrette
Arugula Salad$12.00
manchego, pickled fennel, toasted & spiced sunflower seeds, red wine vinaigrette
Bang's Island Mussels$14.00
white wine, garlic, butter
Shrimp Pinchos$15.00
garlic scapes, cherry tomatoes cucumber
Sweet Potato Gnocchi$15.00
herb pesto, pecorino
House Pasta$17.00
black fettuccini, clams, spicy tomato sauce, fresh english sweet peas
Local Cheese Plate$18.00
kennebec cheesery caerphilly, spring day blue, appleton goat in olive oil
Hummus Plate$12.00
veggies, pickles, za'atar
Risotto$18.00
tomatoes, zucchini, cremini mushrooms, pecorino
Local Hake$27.00
roasted cauliflower, sauteed asparagus, spinach, romesco sauce
Roast Half Chicken$23.00
potatoe puree, oyster mushrooms, pickled red onions
16 oz Rib-Eye Steak$36.00
soubise onion puree, bok choy, zucchini, tri-pepper demi-glace
Seafood Paella$39.00
mussels, clams, shrimp, fish of the day, saffron
Desserts
Flan$6.00
Chocolate Torte$6.00
Patio Beverages
Red Wine
House Red Sangria$8.00
dry red wine with red berries, blueberries, a little spice, bubbly
Vina Temprana (Spain)$6.00
ripe red fruit aromas, bright & smooth drinking
Marcel Malbec (France)$10.50
zesty, dry-yet fruity, chocolate, citrus peel, earthy
Monte Degli Pinot Noir (Italy)$9.00
light body, bright cherry, with a touch of oak & spice
Terre Davau Cotes de Rhone (France)$10.50
biodynamic, organic, nice red fruit and light spice on the palate
Foxglove Cabernet Sauvignon (California)$11.00
dark fruit, peppery and tobacco-scented, firm tannin Montana
Montana Rioja (Spain)$10.00
medium body, red and blue fruit with spice
Cannonau Riserva (Italy)$11.00
red cherry, strawberry, spice & tobacco, 2 years in oak
Torii Mor Pinot Noir (Oregon)$50.00
rich & round crisp acidity, boysenberry
Famillia Castano Monastrell (Spain)$36.00
ripe blueberry raspberry, rich tannins
Chanteleuserie Bourgeil (France)$39.00
rustic, intruiging vegetal component
Castello di Neive Barbera D'asti (Italy)$43.00
black fruits, licorice, chocolate, mocha
White Wine
House White Sangria$8.00
dry white wine with strawberry, peach, fresh ginger, bubbly
2 Copas (Spain)$6.00
tropical aromas, citrus & peach
Blondeau Sauvignon Blanc (France)$9.50
very aromatic with dry zesty fruit Heron
Heron Chardonnay (California)$10.00
light oak, bright citrus, peach & pear aromas
Giorgioz Pinot Grigio (Italy)$10.00
acacia blossoms, full body, dry, pleasing bitterness
Ruelas Vinho Verde (Portugal)$8.00
light effervescence, tropical notes, vibrant acidity & minerality
Shaya Verdejo (Spain)$10.00
baking spices, spring flowers, long finish
Segura Viudas Brut Cava (Spain)$9.00
citrus fruit, apples, tight persistant bubbles, long finish
Gessami Gramona Muscat Sauv Blanc (Spain)$45.00
jasmine, chamomile, apricots, peach, citrus
Avancia Godello (Spain)$39.00
white flower, pear, apricot, slate
Gaintza Txakolina Handrabbi Zuri (Spain)$40.00
light effervescence, salinity, citrus
Rose Wine
Armas de Guerra Mencia (Spain)$9.00
dry & floral, strawberry & mineral
Segura Viudas Rose Cava (Spain)$9.00
red berries, peach, lemon, refreshing bubbles
J Mourat Pinot Noir / Cab Franc (France)$39.00
cherry, raspberry & herb
Local Specialty Cocktails
Bubble Trouble$11.00
strawberry vodka, bubbly wine, simple, lemon
Great North Woods$11.00
old overholt rye whiskey, maple syrup, lemon, soda water, angostura
Spicy Margarita$11.00
raspberry hot pepper tequila, triple sec, simple, lime, lemon, oj
Beach Fire #2$12.00
pineapple tequila, mezcal, aperol, grapefruit, lime, simple
Ruby Honey Jam$12.00
grapefruit rosemary gin, citrus, saint elder, honey syrup
Don't Call it a Comeback$12.00
strawberry vodka, lime, mint, simple syrup, soda water
Beer and Cider Drafts
Peaks Organic IPA, ABV 7%$5.00
Downeast Original Cider ABV 5%$7.00
Black Hog Coffee Nitro ABV 5.5%$7.00
Mast Landing Tell Tale Pale ABV 5.3%$7.00
$6 Bunker Machine Pilsner ABV 5.5%$7.00
Oxbow Farm House ABV 6%$8.00
Maine Beer Co. Lunch IPA, ABV 7.2%$8.00
Bottles & Cans
Miller High Life ABV 4.6%$3.00
Athletic Non Alc IPA$6.00
Allagash 16 Counties ABV 7.6%$7.00
Rising Tide Ishmael ABV 5.3%$6.00
Peak Org Hard Setzer ABV 5%$6.00
Bantam Rojo Cider ABV 6%$7.00
Infusions
Strawberry Vodka Cilantro
Vodka Cucumber
Vodka Vanilla Vodka Coconut
Vodka Hot Pepper
Vodka Citrus
Vodka Ginger Vodka
Coffee Vodka
Blackberry Thyme Bourbon
Fig Pecan Bourbon
Hot Pepper Cachaca
Pineapple Tequila
Raspberry Hot Pepper Tequila
Chamomile Gin
Grapefruit Rosemary Gin
Beet Gin
Spilanthes Gin
Orange Zest Sweet Vermouth
What 957 people are saying
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- 4.5Food
- 4.6Service
- 4.5Ambience
- 4.3Value
Noise • Moderate
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Maine
Great for Brunch
Maine
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FAQs
Local 188 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (207) 761-7909.
Local 188 is rated 4.6 stars by 957 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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Order delivery or takeout
Takeout
(207) 761-7909685 Congress St. Portland, ME 04102
Additional information
- Cross street
State St
- Neighborhood
Portland
- Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Cuisines
Spanish, Mediterranean
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Parking details
enter via the alley to the left of the restaurant. Park anywhere in the immediate lot out back.
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Executive chef
Jay Villani
- Entertainment
Jazz every Tuesday 10pmMovie Night every monday 10pm
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number
(207) 761-7909