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

Creative and traditional Chinese dumplings and dishes in an intimate setting. 133 Spring St. Portland, ME 04101

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. 249 Congress St. Portland, ME 04101

Rustic-chic counter with communal tables offering BBQ & sides, plus drinks & occasional live music. $$ 919 Congress St

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.

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

Down-to-earth establishment with a warm feel serving traditional, family-style Salvadoran dishes.

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

Upscale wine bar specializing in natural wines with New American tapas and an on-site wine shop.

Hip noodle shop serving Vietnamese comfort fare, including pho & stir-fry, plus beer, sake & wine.

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