Contemporary Asian-Fusian restaurant offering unique and creative dishes, drinks, and local craft beer. 78 Middle St. Portland, ME 04101

Fresh, creative pizza for an easy lunch or dinner, two locations on Congress Street. 225 and 576 Congress St. Portland, ME 04101

Nice environment and bar offering Chinese dishes and Dim Sum. 575 Congress St. Portland, ME 04101

Cocktails and Southeast Asian Streetfood, like Thai fried chicken, in a small, hip setup. A funky Thai inspired restaurant with some of the best fried chicken in town! 90 Exchange Street

Small but busy seafood restaurant with popular raw bar, lobster rolls, New-England style fare, and cocktails. 86 Middle St. Portland, ME 04101

Lobster rolls & other seafood in a neighborhood diner that sources local brioche rolls.

Counter-serve café for health-centric, vegetarian, and vegan breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 255 Congress St. Portland, ME 04101

New restaurant offering an elevated steakhouse experience with a relaxed dive-bar ambience and cool drink selection. American Fare. 106 Exchange Street

East Ender serves time-honored classics using locally sourced ingredients and modern techniques.

A local Japanese restaurant offering traditional decor and food, including a sushi bar.

Intimate bistro offers Pan-Asian vegetarian fare, from tempeh curry to noodles with vegan duck. 608 Congress St

A homey French-leaning restaurant/cafe serving delicious and creative sandwiches, salads, and their famous duck fat fries.

Spacious seaside venue for local seafood, raw bar, wine & New England comfort classics. $$$ 68 Commercial St

Terlingua is a boutique BBQ restaurant combining house- smoked meats with Latin American Fare, served in a homey space. 40 Washington Ave

Creative Japanese cuisine including sushi, omakase meals & dishes sourced from the owner's farm. $$$$ 468 Fore St

Funky, colorful tavern with creative cocktails, outdoor seating & a Mexican menu. 548 Congress St

Comforting Puerto Rican dishes, cocktails, and music are served at this trendy restaurant and bar. 18 Exchange Street

Cozy, understated spot for izakaya-style Japanese small plates, creative cocktails, beer & sake.

Late-night eatery & bar specializes in Thai street food, including meat & veggie skewers. 671 Congress St

Intimate farm-to-table restaurant presenting contemporary takes on classic Genovese cuisine. 100 Commercial St

Casually stylish brasserie for seasonal French- & Spanish-influenced cuisine & craft cocktails. $$ 58 Pine St

“leeward is a restaurant in Portland, Maine with an italian bent and a fondness for fresh pasta. we opened in 2020 and like to think that when you’re here, you’re family… but that feels oddly familiar. is that catchphrase already taken? oh, well.” -- Leeward 85 Free Street

A cool sushi bar specializing in temaki & Japanese inspired snacks. Sake, beer and wine. During the warmer months you an also visit their food truck which can be found parked at the Eastern Promenade. 83 Middle Street

Cozy, contemporary restaurant & bar specializing in small plates, with locally sourced ingredients. $$ 11 Free St

Wood-fired pizzas with organic ingredients & free-range meats, made in traditional clay ovens.

Upscale pub serving creative, jumbo-size burgers, sandwiches & other comfort eats till late. 551 Congress St

Stylish Middle Eastern bistro for creative riffs on classic cuisine with focus on local ingredients. 443 Fore St