Guidebook for Portland
Essentials
Trader Joe's
87 Marginal WayOur favorite nearby place for groceries
Food Scene
One of our favorites in Portland. Great local fare with a Spanish twist.
142 locals recommend
Local 188
685 Congress StOne of our favorites in Portland. Great local fare with a Spanish twist.
Ohno Cafe
87 Brackett StLife-changing breakfast sandwiches. Get the #2.
Funky place with lots of character and a huge diverse menu. Very accommodating to gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian diners.
61 locals recommend
Silly's
68 Washington AveFunky place with lots of character and a huge diverse menu. Very accommodating to gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian diners.
Fuji Restaurant
29 Exchange StOur pick for sushi.
Fore Street Restaurant
288 Fore StOur pick for fine dining
Artisanal pizza made with local ingredients, with views of the commercial waterfront.
98 locals recommend
Flatbread Company
72 Commercial StArtisanal pizza made with local ingredients, with views of the commercial waterfront.
Lots of fried seafood options, lobster rolls, plenty of cold beer, and outdoor seating with views of the commercial waterfront.
131 locals recommend
Portland Lobster Co
180 Commercial StLots of fried seafood options, lobster rolls, plenty of cold beer, and outdoor seating with views of the commercial waterfront.
Arabica Coffee House
2 Free StWelcoming atmosphere, close to the waterfront.
Boda
671 Congress StCreative, delicious Thai food. Don't miss the bacon-wrapped dates.
Fine dining for seafood lovers. Same ownership as Fore Street Restaurant - can't go wrong with either of them.
114 locals recommend
Street & Co
33 Wharf StFine dining for seafood lovers. Same ownership as Fore Street Restaurant - can't go wrong with either of them.
Everything Else
The Gelato Fiasco Old Port
425 Fore StBest ice cream, or gelato, in town.
Arts & Culture
Not your average bowling alley. Hip, trendy, great good, full horseshoe bar, and live music.
93 locals recommend
Bayside Bowl
58 Alder StNot your average bowling alley. Hip, trendy, great good, full horseshoe bar, and live music.
Drinks & Nightlife
Must-see bar in Portland. Great atmosphere and best beer selection in town.
85 locals recommend
Novare Res Bier Cafe
4 Canal PlazaMust-see bar in Portland. Great atmosphere and best beer selection in town.
Classy spot to grab an after-dinner cocktail. A one of a kind bar in Portland converted from a beautiful old church.
26 locals recommend
Grace
15 Chestnut StClassy spot to grab an after-dinner cocktail. A one of a kind bar in Portland converted from a beautiful old church.
Sightseeing
This 3.5 mile loop (Back Cove Trail) is great for running, walking, or biking. It's very close to our house - take a right out our driveway, walk through Payson Park down the hill toward the water.
14 locals recommend
Baxter Boulevard
Baxter BoulevardThis 3.5 mile loop (Back Cove Trail) is great for running, walking, or biking. It's very close to our house - take a right out our driveway, walk through Payson Park down the hill toward the water.
Great spot for a picnic lunch, frisbee, fort exploration, and taking in the breathtaking coastal scenery.
346 locals recommend
Portland Harbor Museum
12 Captain Strout CircleGreat spot for a picnic lunch, frisbee, fort exploration, and taking in the breathtaking coastal scenery.
Shopping
Friendly, knowledgable staff and plenty of bikes for rent. Close to the Eastern Trail where you can cruise for miles.
14 locals recommend
CycleMania
65 Cove StFriendly, knowledgable staff and plenty of bikes for rent. Close to the Eastern Trail where you can cruise for miles.