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Little Tap House, Portland, ME

Little Tap House

4.4
4.4
311 Reviews
$30 and under
Farm-to-table
A neighborhood farm-to-table gastropub offering 14 local draughts and scratch-kitchen fare. Full bar & wine list with a culinary menu featuring shares, entrees and homemade desserts. High-top table or lower table dining matched with an always warm and convivial atmosphere. Follow us on Instagram for Happy Hour specials!

Steps away from popular venues such as the Portland Museum of Art, Cross Insurance Arena, and the State Theater. A welcoming dining experience for locals and visitors-alike!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 13 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Farm-to-table, Comfort Food, Contemporary American

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (207) 613-3140

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

  • Neighborhood

    Portland

  • Cross street

    Spring Street

  • Parking details

    There are a variety of parking options in our West End neighborhood. One can find free two hour parking on lower High Street as well as two hour metered parking closer to the restaurant. There is a metered lot directly across the street. Meters run until 6pm daily and are free on Sunday. Holiday Inn By the Bay offers hourly covered parking.

  • Additional

    Bar Dining, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 311 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Great for brunch

  • Maine

    Neighborhood gem

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  1. PatriciaW

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Staff were welcoming and service was attentive. They easily accommodated my wheelchair! Food was delicious. Server forgot one drink order, and the noise level could have benefited from some dampening, but I enjoyed the experience very much and will be returning.
  2. SoPoPoet

    New England

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Not an extensive menu, but something for everyone, leaning toward local suppliers. Delicious burgers, reasonably priced. Solid craft beer list. Jolly server. Cozy tavern atmosphere, as name promises. Convenient to State Theater and museum of art.
  3. TimS

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience4
    I don’t know what has happened at Little Tap House. We’ve been going there for years and it’s always been good, but last night was really disappointing. Service was fine, but the food was not good (almost awful). My wife and daughter didn’t like their dinners (shrimp tacos with very little flavor and roasted Brussels sprouts smothered in some kind of cheese, a very unusual preparation). But, it was my mushroom risotto that was the worst. Rather than having the Parmesan stirred into the rice, it was simply a few shavings on top of what tasted like boiled rice. I don’t think it was even Arborio rice. It was super bland (complete opposite of what risotto should be) and had hardly any mushrooms in it. Honestly, I feel I could have made something better from a box for $3 rather than spending $27 on this. I really hate to be critical of a place we’ve supported and enjoyed for a long time, but last night’s meal was truly terrible. I hope the old Little Tap House comes back to life.
  4. seektravel

    New York Area

    69 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great selection of Maine beers on tap. Our group tried almost all the starters and they were great! I will definitely go back. Great pub atmosphere and our waitress was friendly and attentive.
  5. Dinner

    New England

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely dinner before going to a show. The food was excellent! The service was wonderful as well! We will definitely go again!
  6. AndreaS

    New England

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    Food took an hour and a half. They seemed to be understaffed. Food was also cold, over cooked and just generally not good. Seems like they need some help.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We showed up for a 445 reservation. We made a reservation for a dining room table, and was put in the bar area at a high top next to a group of 8 people standing around the high top, extremely tight and uncomfortable. The host mentioned they had several people come in without reservations, so I’m assuming they gave our table up even though we showed up 3 minutes early. We then waited 15 minutes for a server who never showed up. The hostess attempted to take our drink order, but those drinks never made it to our table. We left after almost 20 minutes and walked to down the street to another restaurant (which was great) Pretty awful experience, definitely won’t be back. I do recommend lazzari which is a 2 minutes from this place, thankfully they salvaged a bust of a date night.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Lovely Manhattan and fries were hot and crispy. The Brussels sprouts were tasty but over cooked. Double smashed burger is hearty and comforting. Our waiter was attentive but invisible which was great so we focused on the companions.
  9. Neen

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, drinks, and company! Loved the steak
  10. WWinn

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We liked LTH so much we went back the next night. Wonderful menu, service, the whole package!
  11. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    I couldn't read the menu because our table was so dark. It was hard to converse because it was so loud; not rowdy drunk loud but simply horrible acoustics. We ordered beers and apps to start and the waitress said the kitchen really prefers to have our entire order at once. We told her we weren't sure whether wanted more and she relented. The baked brie didn't taste anything like any brie we have ever had. The poutine had thin salty gravy and the fries were skinny shoestring with an off flavor. Kudos for using real cheese curd. We didn't finish either app. Saccarappa IPA & Allagash White were the stars of our visit. Easily the bottom of the list of the 6 locally owned restaurants we visited during our weekend trip.
  12. marym

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Little Tap house had a great atmosphere and delicious food . Great spot to stop before going to a show !
  13. Fairwind

    New England

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice people. Food was great..waitstaff was attentive and explained everything..I’d highly recommend this place for a nice night out..
  14. JudyG

    New England

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Typical pub hustle and bustle but the food was artful and so intentionally flavorful. Our waiter was excellent, as was my cherry-infused bourbon old fashioned. Topper was the cheesecake- so creamy and full is subtle flavor. Little Tap House is now part of our regular rotation.
  15. chappyferry

    New England

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I love this sleeper restaurant and bar. The cuisine is far more sophisticated than one might think when walking into what looks more like the corner pub. Many locals go there for the vibe and for the huge assortment of local craft beers, but we go there for the food along with that inviting atmosphere (and great beers!).
  16. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    It was just okay. It as busy in there which was nice in off season. Food was good enough. Got burger and fish and chips. Fries were good
  17. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food was terrific service was quick
  18. Jake

    New England

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We were a party of 7. Our waitress was amazing. Food was delicious but cold. Space was clean and they were able to sit us 15 minutes earlier than our reservation. Highly recommended.
  19. DonnaC

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    Overall an enjoyable evening. Lively crowd, great atmosphere. Our dinners, duck special and the artic char, weren't as good as they have been in the past - but that's a first. Our server was very nice, professional and on top of things.
  20. Huck

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Staff is friendly , food is great . Just went there twice last week and our favorites were the mushroom risotto and the leek papardelle . Also great burgers !
  21. MarissaM

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great! Our only disappointment was they were out of the baked Brie.
  22. trician59

    New England

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We couldn't have received a warmer welcome! The brunch menu was on the short side but still with some terrific options. The service was just the right amount of friendly and attentive. We'll definitely be back!
  23. ChrisH

    New England

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great simple menu, cocktails we good and the service and decor were great. We had a party of 8 and had a wonderful time and everyone loved their food.
  24. LoriT

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The place is comfy and delicious. The scallops, butter salad and Brussels sprouts were to die for, and while the poutine was pretty good, it definitely could have used more cheese curds. Our food came out quickly, and the service was great. Will definitely go again next time we’re in Portland.
  25. JeanLucPicard

    New England

    96 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    96 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    Experience was miserable. 45 min late seating, in the darkest dining room I have ever experienced, service was slow, mussles were dangerously undercooked and the accompanying spicy cream sauce sauce was cold, mushroom tagliatele bolognese was insultingly nasty, and the wine list was weak with nothing that complimented food at the price point this restaurant sells itself as deserving.
  26. KATHLEENG

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and fresh. The mussels had the best flavoring with the cilantro.I will be going back.
  27. KarenR

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place! Absolutely the best burger anywhere!!!
  28. NicoleB

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Loved the ambience & service, a little low-light for older eyes to read the menu. The menu was disappointing in that it was so limited. We’d seen some menus online before arriving and none of the items we were looking forward to were on the menu. Great fries. Will check out the current menu better before we go again.
  29. FinnsNana

    New England

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Wonderful food and excellent service.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was excellent, our waiter was efficient and friendly, and the atmosphere inside the restaurant was cozy!
  31. JimA

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Probably won’t go back, one of people in our party spent $34 for a piece of dried up halibut, thought the place was a little expensive for what you get. If I went back it would be for a beer and a burger
  32. MicheleB

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was exceptional! We could not have asked for a better night!
  33. KrisDB

    New England

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Risotto was excellent but the hamburger was tasteless. If you’re going to have such a pricey, limited menu everything should be exceptional. Disappointed.
  34. MarkG

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great little neighborhood place, with very good food and a great beer selection.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Dinner was fine. Menu was very small. Only about five items for main course. Drinks were pricey $9 beer, $12 wine. Ordered the burger which was fine but uninspiring for $21
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    Good, basic food - nice place
  37. KevinT

    Tampa

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Nice neighborhood restaurant right across the street from Portland Museum of Art.
  38. JaneG

    Charleston

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Little Tap House is the quintessential great local restaurant, reflecting the friendliness of service and the high quality of the food. The menu is short with focus rightfully placed on quality over quantity of choices. Start with a cocktail or select from a long list of beers (including lots of dark beers which I love!). Our table raved about the chowder, smash burger, hangar steak and fish tacos (special of the night). Try one of the fancy desserts to end a great meal!
  39. AnneMarieG

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Cocktails and food were delicious. We had great attentive service.
  40. susans

    New York Area

    155 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    155 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    This was our second time visiting this restaurant. I ordered the nachos and was so disappointed. They arrived cold and I only ate a few bites. Our friends loved the burgers and the chowder was great.

FAQs

Little Tap House is rated 4.4 stars by 311 OpenTable diners.

Little Tap House does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Little Tap House

106 High St, Portland, ME 04101-3815

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Spring Street

  • Neighborhood

    Portland

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Farm-to-table, Comfort Food, Contemporary American

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    There are a variety of parking options in our West End neighborhood. One can find free two hour parking on lower High Street as well as two hour metered parking closer to the restaurant. There is a metered lot directly across the street. Meters run until 6pm daily and are free on Sunday. Holiday Inn By the Bay offers hourly covered parking.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

  • Additional

    Bar Dining, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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