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- OTOpenTable DinerBoston / New England •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoAmazing as always!!! My favorite restaurant in portland!!More infoREGARDS$$$$• Seafood• Portland•4.5
- OTOpenTable DinerDenver / Colorado •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoOpen faced lobster ravioli was really good! Overall, the service was good and the food was excellent. Would go again!More infoDavid's Restaurant$$$$• Contemporary American• Portland•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinerBoston / New England •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoFantastic variety of foods and beverages of every category! Great service! We were celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary but wanted casual with great atmosphere, food and music! We were treated with glasses of champagne!! As world travelers but Portland natives, we loved our first time! We will be trying out all of the Rooms.More infoThe Grill Room & Bar$$$$• Steakhouse• Portland•4.6
- KKaseyvipBoston / New England •145 reviews5.0Dined on May 20, 2023The food was amazing, as always. Our server, Gillian, actually remembered the the cocktail I has a couple of weeks ago!More infoThe Corner Room$$$$• Italian• Portland•4.6
- OTOpenTable DinerBoston / New England •5 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Superb!!!!!! Delicious, cozy, Justin is an amazing waiter…love Isa! The citrus pear salad offering was phenomenal. Eggplant lasagna on point! Bolognese incredible as always!More infoIsa Bistro - Portland$$$$• Bistro• Portland•4.9
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Discover Portland
If you are going to visit Portland, Maine, make sure to plan your day around your meals so you can experience as many Down East restaurants as possible. In addition to the classic New England clam chowder, Portland is renowned for its fresh oyster bars. Competing with seafood fresh off the fishing boats, some of the best steakhouses in New England can be found in Portland. For the more adventurous diner, the international selections include French, Italian, Thai, Mexican, and Middle Eastern cuisine. For a more casual dining experience, you can indulge in comfort foods like macaroni and cheese or Belgian fries fried in duck fat and made with local potatoes. Complete your meal with the perfect cocktail and a view of the water, and you'll be wondering how soon you can eat again.
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As of May 30, 2023 there are 23 restaurants in Portland (Maine). Filter by “outdoor dining”, “romantic” or “dog friendly”.
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