A warm pastry. A waterfront table. A neighborhood you found between meals. Build a Portland visit around what you love to eat, with art, sea air and a little time to wander.
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12 food & drink discoveries
A wood-fired dinner shaped by the day’s local produce, seafood and meats.
Dinner only at 288 Fore Street. Menu changes daily; call the restaurant for reservations and dietary needs. No table availability is checked here.Experience detailsView MenuMake a waterfront dinner part of your Portland visit at Maine Wharf.
Dinner service at 68 Commercial Street. Reservations and limited walk-in seating; confirm current menu and access. Patio arrangements depend on weather.Experience detailsView MenuAn oyster-bar stop for shellfish and the restaurant’s brown-butter lobster roll.
86 Middle Street, Portland, Maine. Mostly first-come seating with limited reservations. Confirm menu, wait and dietary needs; this link is not the Boston location.Experience detailsView MenuSettle into an Old Port dining stop with separate lunch, brunch and dinner menus.
Check the meal-specific menu, reservation policy and current service times. Lunch and brunch operate on different days; no booking is made here.Experience detailsView MenuHouse-smoked barbecue and Southwest-inspired dishes on Washington Avenue.
40 Washington Avenue. Lunch and dinner; published holiday closures include Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas. Confirm dietary needs and reservations.Experience detailsView MenuSpanish- and French-inspired seasonal dining in Portland’s West End.
Dinner Monday–Saturday at 58 Pine Street. Sunday special events differ from regular service. Confirm reservations, menu and dietary needs.Experience detailsView MenuA Thai kitchen and bar for a Congress Street dinner.
671 Congress Street. Dinner service; walk-ins only, with a waitlist that is not a reservation. Published maximum party size: eight. Confirm allergies and menu.Experience detailsView MenuA vegetarian dining option in Portland for a meal built around plant-focused dishes.
Confirm current Portland hours, ingredients and vegan or gluten-free options directly. Vegetarian is not a guarantee of allergy-safe preparation.Experience detailsView MenuPick up bread or pastries for a waterfront morning or an unhurried snack.
75 Commercial Street. A bakery stop rather than a full restaurant meal. Confirm hours, daily selection and ingredients; items can sell out.Experience detailsView MenuChoose a Maine potato donut as part of an Old Port coffee-and-pastry stop.
Use the Commercial Street Portland location. Flavors and selection vary; confirm actual store hours and dietary ingredients rather than relying on online ordering hours.Experience detailsView MenuA Washington Avenue walk-up stop for Belgian-style fries cooked in duck fat.
43 Washington Avenue, separate from Duckfat’s original Middle Street restaurant. Fries are cooked in animal fat; not a vegetarian recommendation. Check current hours.Experience detailsView MenuExplore the brewery’s tasting-room setting with drinks and food from Bite Into Maine.
50 Industrial Way, Portland, not the Scarborough Bungalow. Published Tuesday/Wednesday closure. Family-friendly venue; alcohol requires age 21+. Arrange a designated driver or transport. Browse and book brewery tours directly; not automatically scheduled as a meal.Experience detailsView MenuChoose a tasting lunch or a restaurant anchor, then keep the rest flexible. A culinary tour can be the meal itself. Bakery and donut stops are lighter pauses; dinner-only restaurants need an evening slot. Confirm allergies and cross-contact directly, even when a vegetarian option is listed.
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Explore the Old Port through guided food stops and stories of Portland’s culinary scene.
About 3 hours · Meets at 94 Commercial Street inside Andy’s Old Port Pub. Tastings can replace a meal. Confirm diet, allergies, walking terrain, dates and group capacity directly.Experience detailsBook on ViatorAffiliate linkMake seafood tastings and a lobster-roll lunch the focus of an Old Port outing.
About 3 hours · Meets at Andy’s Old Port Pub, 94 Commercial Street. Includes seafood; unsuitable for seafood avoidance. Confirm menu, dietary requirements, ages and departures.Experience detailsBook on ViatorAffiliate linkPair Portland stories with donut tastings on a small-group walk.
2 hours · Meets at 2 Exchange Street. About a mile of walking with uneven wharf and cobblestone surfaces. Confirm ingredients, allergies, ages and departure dates; tastings are not a full meal.Experience detailsBook on ViatorAffiliate linkExplore Portland’s food systems and local ingredients through a guided tasting lunch.
About 3 hours · Listed meeting point: UNION, 390 Congress Street. Confirm current operator schedule, start point and dietary accommodations before booking; not automatically scheduled until current operation is confirmed.Experience detailsBook on ViatorAffiliate linkExplore the working waterfront with a guide and seafood-focused stops.
2½ hours · Meets at Portland Beer Hub, 320 Fore Street; arrive early. Seafood allergies need direct operator advice. Confirm inclusions, ages and schedule; no full-meal promise.Experience detailsBook on ViatorAffiliate linkFollow Portland’s maritime and neighborhood history through the Old Port and downtown.
2–2¼ hours · Meets inside Andy’s Old Port Pub, 94 Commercial Street. Confirm the route, start time and sweet-treat ingredients; uneven surfaces may affect access.Experience detailsBook on ViatorAffiliate linkCombine a coastal cruise with oysters and a glass of prosecco.
1½ hours · Check in at Portland Beer Hub, 320 Fore Street, before the departure. Confirm seasonal dates, age policy, seafood suitability and weather. Not automatically scheduled until operating details are confirmed.Experience detailsBook on ViatorAffiliate linkChoose a private sightseeing outing through Portland Harbor and Casco Bay.
2 hours · Private charter for up to six. Meeting instructions reference the ramp behind 92 Commercial Street. Confirm seasonal dates, exact check-in, access and weather; not automatically scheduled.Experience detailsBook on ViatorAffiliate linkSee Casco Bay from a traditional windjammer departing Portland’s waterfront.
2 hours · Listed check-in: dockhouse at 56 Commercial Street, Maine State Pier. Confirm vessel, dates, ages, weather and current boarding instructions; not automatically scheduled.Experience detailsBook on ViatorAffiliate linkPaddle with a guide among Casco Bay islands from Portland’s East End Beach.
4 hours · Meets at 1 Cutter Street, Portland. Confirm minimum ages, paddling ability, season and conditions. This is not the separate Brunswick/Mere Point departure; not automatically scheduled.Experience detailsBook on ViatorAffiliate linkExplore Portland and nearby lighthouses on a guided vehicle tour.
1¾ hours · Meets at 96 Commercial Street, Portland. Tour transport is provided; confirm access needs, stops, ages and departure dates. Allow time for check-in.Experience detailsBook on ViatorAffiliate linkCycle a guided route through South Portland toward coastal lighthouse viewpoints.
About 3 hours · Departs 37 Ocean Street, South Portland, a separate city. Confirm ages, road-riding ability, season and whether food costs extra. Not automatically scheduled.Experience detailsBook on ViatorAffiliate linkIndustrial Way’s brewery setting is outside the downtown walking area. South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and Freeport are separate places; plan transport and travel time.
Wander the historic streets around Commercial Street, with shops, working wharves and room to pause.
Confirm current hours, access and conditions directly.Experience detailsLearn MoreFollow the harbor-side trail for Casco Bay views and a walk as long or short as you like.
Check current trail notices, surfaces and weather. The full route takes longer than a short waterfront stroll; confirm a route that suits your group.Experience detailsLearn MoreMake space for art and an indoor pause at Congress Square.
7 Congress Square. Check current exhibitions, opening hours and admission; Friday free-admission hours are a specific time window, not an all-day promise.Experience detailsLearn MoreChoose a section of the stone-dust loop for skyline views and a quieter break from the Old Port.
Full loop is 3.6 miles. Dogs must be leashed. Check parking, trail conditions and seasonal facilities; shorten your route if needed.Experience detailsLearn MorePlan a coastal outing to the lighthouse grounds and park in nearby Cape Elizabeth.
Located in Cape Elizabeth, not downtown Portland. Confirm parking charges, park notices and museum dates; lighthouse interior access is not implied.Experience detailsLearn MoreChoose an island ferry or scenic voyage from Portland’s waterfront and leave room for the return trip.
Select an actual route, sailing and return time. Ferry schedules and fares vary; weather can change service. Not automatically scheduled without a confirmed route.Experience detailsView SailingsDowntown hotels and inns, nearby motel rooms and cottages, island glamping and Freeport camping. Actual towns and boat access are clearly noted. Use the stay matcher for group, pets and facilities.
Find a place to stayThe planner starts from the Old Port. Distances are approximate; confirm routes, hills, parking and current ferry or tour schedules. Boat trips and other experiences with unconfirmed seasonal details are available to browse rather than automatically scheduled.
Book popular tables directly, and confirm food-tour ingredients before reserving. Portland, Maine is its own edition, separate from Kittery and nearby Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Sources reviewed October 13, 2026. No live bookings, prices or availability are implied.
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