Amber's Guidebook
Food scene
We love tandem coffee and pastries. Their biscuits are incredible (savory or sweet or breakfast!)
163 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring StWe love tandem coffee and pastries. Their biscuits are incredible (savory or sweet or breakfast!)
Delicious middle eastern food in the heart of all the breweries near the east end. We looove their platters and drinks. So good!
38 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Baharat
91 Anderson StDelicious middle eastern food in the heart of all the breweries near the east end. We looove their platters and drinks. So good!
Delicious spin on barbeque and southwestern dishes. We love the meat plate if you eat meat and want to share! The pozole is excellent, fish tacos, cornbread, all of it really
77 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Terlingua
40 Washington AveDelicious spin on barbeque and southwestern dishes. We love the meat plate if you eat meat and want to share! The pozole is excellent, fish tacos, cornbread, all of it really
Such a delicious spot, smaller menu but everything is good. A bit nicer and closer to home
6 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The Knotted Apron
496 Woodford StreetSuch a delicious spot, smaller menu but everything is good. A bit nicer and closer to home
Central Provisions
414 Fore StOne of our fave spots. Small plates, high end, old port
Scales
68 Commercial StDelicious upscale seafood on the water
Lobster rolls! They started as a mini food cart and now have a brick and mortar. They make a delicious lobster roll as well as a unique lobster “taco where they turn melted cheese into a taco shell. So good!
61 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The Highroller Lobster Co
104 Exchange StLobster rolls! They started as a mini food cart and now have a brick and mortar. They make a delicious lobster roll as well as a unique lobster “taco where they turn melted cheese into a taco shell. So good!
“Poloco” on the pier, fun entertainment and known for their lobster rolls
131 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Portland Lobster Co
180 Commercial St“Poloco” on the pier, fun entertainment and known for their lobster rolls
Sightseeing
Home of old military bunkers, a beautiful & iconic lighthouse, beautiful ocean views, and a fun children’s garden nestled away with a fun marble slide. Seasonally they have incredible lobster rolls at Bite Into Maine (“picnic style” a personal fave)
229 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
สวนสาธารณะฟอร์ตวิลเลียมส์
1000 Shore RdHome of old military bunkers, a beautiful & iconic lighthouse, beautiful ocean views, and a fun children’s garden nestled away with a fun marble slide. Seasonally they have incredible lobster rolls at Bite Into Maine (“picnic style” a personal fave)
Another beautiful lighthouse. Also has yummy lobster roll shack over the water. “The Lobster Shack” at two lights.
144 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Two Lights State Park
7 Tower DrAnother beautiful lighthouse. Also has yummy lobster roll shack over the water. “The Lobster Shack” at two lights.
Fun beach with playground and snack shack (not the best food, but it’s there)
135 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Willard Beach
Fun beach with playground and snack shack (not the best food, but it’s there)
Crescent Beach
24 Gold Ribbon DrState park-a beautiful beach.
Scarborough Beach
Black Point RdSurfer destination (any season) and also a beautiful, fun beach
Higgins Beach
Cute, small beach
A park that has Farmer’s markets seasonally on saturdays and wednesdays (sat being a bigger market).
Great playground, splash pad, tennis courts, basketball, sand volleyball courts
87 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Deering Oaks Park
A park that has Farmer’s markets seasonally on saturdays and wednesdays (sat being a bigger market).
Great playground, splash pad, tennis courts, basketball, sand volleyball courts
Great little easy loop hike, busy in summer, parking can be limited.
130 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Mackworth Island State Park
U.S. 1Great little easy loop hike, busy in summer, parking can be limited.
Maine Audubon
20 Gilsland Farm RdA great backup for when mackworth island parking is full
Breweries
There is a cluster of fantastic breweries in the east end of portland. Home to many incredible micro-brews.
Aside from the east end, you will find many others smattered throughout the city!
Love their beer. Awesome IPA and sour selection. Cozy atmosphere
68 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Lone Pine Brewing Company
219 Anderson StLove their beer. Awesome IPA and sour selection. Cozy atmosphere
Located in the same building as lone pine-a go to for yummy beer
37 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Goodfire Brewing Co.
219 Anderson StLocated in the same building as lone pine-a go to for yummy beer
A kombuchery that also has beer and wine (not our fave beer and wine though!) but still a really fun spot
47 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Urban Farm Fermentory
200 Anderson StA kombuchery that also has beer and wine (not our fave beer and wine though!) but still a really fun spot
Après
148 Anderson StreetSeltzery (hard soda) with fun flavors, nostalgic games, and cool atmosphere
Austin Street Brewery
115 Fox StFun spot, good beer
Another fun spot with good beer. Usually a food truck outside
138 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Rising Tide Brewing Company
103 Fox StAnother fun spot with good beer. Usually a food truck outside
Fave kombucha in town, I lump it in with breweries because it’s so close and always a fun stop!
30 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Root Wild Kombucha
135 Washington AveFave kombucha in town, I lump it in with breweries because it’s so close and always a fun stop!
Great beer and fry shack! They have a “duck fat” (yes the well known restaurant) fry shack where they offer some of their popular dishes right at the brewery. Such a great spot, and beat the wait at the real duck fat!
106 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Oxbow Blending & Bottling
49 Washington AveGreat beer and fry shack! They have a “duck fat” (yes the well known restaurant) fry shack where they offer some of their popular dishes right at the brewery. Such a great spot, and beat the wait at the real duck fat!
Bissell Brothers
38 Resurgam PlA fave-everybody who visits has to go here!
Dessert
Sweet stuff
Sticky Sweet
119 Cumberland AveNearby
Rwanda Bean at Deering Center
463 Stevens AveWalkable coffee shop with some light snacks
Meat, produce, beer and wine. Much of what you could possibly need just a quick walk away. We love their house-made sausages (Greek or Sicilian are faves)
13 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Pat's Meat Market
484 Stevens AveMeat, produce, beer and wine. Much of what you could possibly need just a quick walk away. We love their house-made sausages (Greek or Sicilian are faves)
Big sky is nearby, convenient, quick and tasty. Not a place I’d send you if it were your only day in portland, but they make yummy sandwiches if that’s what you’re looking for!
30 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Big Sky Bread Company
536 Deering AveBig sky is nearby, convenient, quick and tasty. Not a place I’d send you if it were your only day in portland, but they make yummy sandwiches if that’s what you’re looking for!
The Treehouse
484 Stevens AveEntertainment
Fun things to see and do around the city and nearby
A unique outdoor concert venue.
Thursday evenings in the summer they have free music and food trucks (check their Instag) and ice skating in the winter
19 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Thompsons Point
Thompsons PointA unique outdoor concert venue.
Thursday evenings in the summer they have free music and food trucks (check their Instag) and ice skating in the winter