Diane's Guidebook
Food Scene
The Front Room
73 Congress StClose, moderate price and yummy!
Blue Spoon
5 Congress StGood food, short walk...cozy. try the Bistro Burger!
Hilltop Coffee Shop
100 Congress StCoffee and more...close at hand.
Lolita
90 Congress Stgood apps, drinks and close by.
Wonderful breakfast sandwiches with local ingredients...cool owners. They'll even deconstruct the sandwich & put it in a container for gluten free or moderating carbs folks. Lunch & pies/sweets, too!
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Katie Made Bakery
181 Congress StWonderful breakfast sandwiches with local ingredients...cool owners. They'll even deconstruct the sandwich & put it in a container for gluten free or moderating carbs folks. Lunch & pies/sweets, too!
There is a closer location at 225 Congress 'but map would not perform. GREAT pizza...unusual & tasty toppings. Sit down or take out. They deliver too!
192 kohalikku soovitavad
OTTO
576 Congress StThere is a closer location at 225 Congress 'but map would not perform. GREAT pizza...unusual & tasty toppings. Sit down or take out. They deliver too!
imported beans roasted here. Great staff. almost always room to sit and meet. Goodies too.
100 kohalikku soovitavad
Coffee By Design
43 Washington Aveimported beans roasted here. Great staff. almost always room to sit and meet. Goodies too.
I ate here the other night & it was so good, I had to return for breakfast. Tasty Tex-Mex, Southwestern, Latin American & BBQ. All excellent with creative drinks!
77 kohalikku soovitavad
Terlingua
40 Washington AveI ate here the other night & it was so good, I had to return for breakfast. Tasty Tex-Mex, Southwestern, Latin American & BBQ. All excellent with creative drinks!
Boda
671 Congress StUnique and Tasty Thai...
Duckfat
43 Middle Stworld renown comfort food...
Rí Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant
72 Commercial StGood swill and entertainment.
Benkay Japanese Restaurant And Sushi Bar
16 Middle StLove sushi!
East Ender
47 Middle Stgood food ...grass fed meat
Coffee By Design
43 Washington AveMore great coffee!
Arabica Coffee House
2 Free StRelaxing and great coffee too!
Sala Thai
1363 Washington AvenueOne of my favorites for value...
Miyake
468 Fore StFine Sushi and presentation!
Hot Suppa
703 Congress Stvery cool spot. just great food!
Great place ...good view...bring some money...
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Boone's Fish House & Oyster Room
86 Commercial StGreat place ...good view...bring some money...
Sonny's Restaurant
83 Exchange Stcozy, fun...good food and drink.
Local haunt...good solid Maine food and "Yessah"...you can get your lobsters and fried clams there too!
~Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner~
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Joe's Boathouse Catering
Local haunt...good solid Maine food and "Yessah"...you can get your lobsters and fried clams there too!
~Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner~
Emilitsa
547 Congress StFine Greek Dining...
555 Congress St
555 Congress StreetHigh end dining...perfect for a special occasion!
Really good & fresh Mexican influenced food...lively scene! Open late.
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Taco Escobarr
548 Congress StReally good & fresh Mexican influenced food...lively scene! Open late.
Nosh Kitchen Bar
551 Congress Stgood grub...and they close late!
One of our favorite establishments! Drop by when you are looking at the light houses in Cape Elizabeth.
Sunday bunch is the bomb!
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The Good Table
527 Ocean House RdOne of our favorite establishments! Drop by when you are looking at the light houses in Cape Elizabeth.
Sunday bunch is the bomb!
Elsmere BBQ and Wood Grill
448 Cottage RdGood BBQ and a cozy bar with neon lights...sold!
Fantastic Breakfast...lines on the weekends at peak hours.
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Bayside American Cafe
98 Portland StFantastic Breakfast...lines on the weekends at peak hours.
Shopping
Willa Wirth Silver Design Jewelry
99 Congress StLocal jewelry shopping...
Inexpensive food to go...wine and small deli. Also has staples when you need it now!
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Hilltop Superette
135 Congress StInexpensive food to go...wine and small deli. Also has staples when you need it now!
Two Fat Cats
740 Broadwayanother tasty bakery!!
Micucci Grocery Store
45 India StFresh and wonderful quality Italian items...go look!
Lois' Natural Marketplace
47 India StThey give good health!
A Portland Landmark and wonderful fish...experienced staff.
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Harbor Fish Market
9 Custom House WharfA Portland Landmark and wonderful fish...experienced staff.
Old Port Wine Merchants
223 Commercial Sta good selection of liquor too...
Rite Aid
713 Congress Stgood for all that ails ya...closest pharmacy.
Motifs
221 Commercial StLadies love this place...it 's fun for men to browse too.
SUGER is MAINE MADE COMFORT. A collection of women’s smooth classics made from sustainable plant based fibers that breathe and soothe. Created by designer Roxi Suger and hand crafted with joy in the historic textile mills of Biddeford.
SUGER is also an experience, the name of our two mindful lifestyle boutiques filled with American Makers + ANGELROX® our signature collection of bamboo travel apparel.https://www.suger.me/
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Suger
5 Washington StSUGER is MAINE MADE COMFORT. A collection of women’s smooth classics made from sustainable plant based fibers that breathe and soothe. Created by designer Roxi Suger and hand crafted with joy in the historic textile mills of Biddeford.
SUGER is also an experience, the name of our two mindful lifestyle boutiques filled with American Makers + ANGELROX® our signature collection of bamboo travel apparel.https://www.suger.me/
Drinks & Nightlife
The Snug Pub
223 Congress StCan you say local? Stop by for a beer...
LFK
188 State StGreat local watering hole with good grub!
Music, dancing and drinks. Best of Portland's music scene happens here.
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Portland House of Music and Events (HOME)
25 Temple StMusic, dancing and drinks. Best of Portland's music scene happens here.
Arts & Culture
Good music room...generally three acts nightly. Great wine/Beer selection...not crazy loud...
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Blue
650 Congress StGood music room...generally three acts nightly. Great wine/Beer selection...not crazy loud...
Nice roomy club! See great acts like, Asleep at the Wheel, Robben Ford, New Orleans Suspects, Jimmy Vaughan, Marcia Ball along w/ local heroes Lyle Divinski, Mallet Bros.,Jason Spooner, Motor Booty
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Portland House of Music and Events (HOME)
25 Temple StNice roomy club! See great acts like, Asleep at the Wheel, Robben Ford, New Orleans Suspects, Jimmy Vaughan, Marcia Ball along w/ local heroes Lyle Divinski, Mallet Bros.,Jason Spooner, Motor Booty
State Theater
609 Congress StThey always have good shows!
Saint Lawrence Arts Center
76 Congress StGood shows and local theater...walking distance!
One Longfellow Square
181 State StCool concerts!
Awesome! Live music while you bowl. Even if you don't bowl - enjoy an adult beverage on the roof top deck overlooking the City or Portland.
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Bayside Bowl
58 Alder StAwesome! Live music while you bowl. Even if you don't bowl - enjoy an adult beverage on the roof top deck overlooking the City or Portland.
Sightseeing
Shipyard Brewing Company
86 Newbury StGood Beer made in Maine...regular tours.
Fort Alleni park
49 Eastern PromenadeThis view stops everyone in their tracks.
7 miles of trails that wind in and around Portland. paste this link...
http://trails.org/our-trails/
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Portland Trails
38 Commercial St7 miles of trails that wind in and around Portland. paste this link...
http://trails.org/our-trails/
Nice place to hang and dogs are allowed before 9 a.m. & after 5 p.m.
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East End Beach
Eastern Promenade TrailNice place to hang and dogs are allowed before 9 a.m. & after 5 p.m.
Casco Bay Lines station
Grab a boat get out on the water or go to an island!
Essentials
Portland Food Co-op
290 Congress StNatural and local...great products.
Specialty items, deli, wine, beer and baked goods...convenient as hell!
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Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine StSpecialty items, deli, wine, beer and baked goods...convenient as hell!
Whole Foods Market
2 Somerset StMaine's only...
Trader Joe's
87 Marginal WayMaine's only...
Hannaford Supermarket
295 Forest Avea good basic food store...not for trendsetters...
Call in your order....they'll steam your lobsters and clams, then you can drive to a view of your choice. Most inexpensive way to enjoy the tasty state crustacean.
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Free Range Fish & Lobster
450 Commercial StCall in your order....they'll steam your lobsters and clams, then you can drive to a view of your choice. Most inexpensive way to enjoy the tasty state crustacean.
Sites and Activities
Not to be missed. Just 120 steps from your front door. Free concerts each Thursday evening July-August; 6-7:30 pm. Food trucks too!
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Fort Alleni park
49 Eastern PromenadeNot to be missed. Just 120 steps from your front door. Free concerts each Thursday evening July-August; 6-7:30 pm. Food trucks too!
Just a short walk down the hill. Reserve your kayak or SUP. Book a tour or adventure out on your own. https://portlandpaddle.net/
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Portland Paddle
1 Eastern PromenadeJust a short walk down the hill. Reserve your kayak or SUP. Book a tour or adventure out on your own. https://portlandpaddle.net/