We're so excited that you're coming to Portland!
Here are a few of our favorite local spots if you have time to explore while you're in the area
ViA VECCHiA
10 Dana Street, Portland, ME 04101
Our favorite Italian restaurant and cocktail bar! Beautiful ivy-covered building in Old Port
Street & Co
33 Wharf Street, Portland, ME 04101
Cozy seafood restaurant in Old Port down a cute cobble stone alley. No reservations needed for cocktails and apps!
Blyth & Burrows
26 Exchange Street, Portland, ME 04101
Craft cocktail bar with upscale plates that we love to visit when we’re in town
Fore Street Restaurant
288 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101
Andrew's favorite birthday dinner tradition growing up — swing by for a cocktail!
They have a beautiful & cozy cocktail lounge
Oxbow Blending & Bottling
49 Washington Avenue, Portland, ME 04101
Great brewery and beer garden in downtown Portland
Shipyard Brewing Company
27 Hancock Street, Portland, ME 04101
Shipyard’s brewery is right next door to the downtown hotel block
Portland Lobster Company
180 Commercial Street, Portland, ME 04101
Famous for their lobster!
The Highroller Lobster Co.
104 Exchange Street, Portland, ME 04101
They are known for their Lobster rolls!
Duckfat
43 Middle Street, Portland, ME 04101
Known for their Belgian-style fries cooked in duck fat — a Portland staple and featured on Chopped
Shopping
Exchange Street, Portland, ME 04101
The two best spots for shopping in Portland are Exchange Street and Commercial Street, which are both in the heart of the downtown Old Port area. Our favorite shops are Portland Dry Goods, Haberdashery (Upscale second hand boutique) and Fore & Wharf
Wilson County Barbecue
82 Hanover Street, Portland, ME 04101
BBQ joint adjacent to our Welcome Drinks bar. Perfect place to go for drinks and food beforehand if you’re around early!
Allagash Brewing Company
50 Industrial Way, Portland, ME 04103
Andrew's favorite beer — this brewery has a great beer garden too!
Argenta Brewing Company
82 Hanover Street, Portland, ME 04101
Great new brewery right next to our Welcome Drinks! Fun interiors & branding
Portland Head Light
1000 Shore Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
The iconic Portland lighthouse — be sure to stop at The Lobster Shack while you're there!
Becky's Diner
390 Commercial Street, Portland, ME 04101
A Portland classic waterfront diner
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress Square, Portland, ME 04101
Extensive collection of contemporary art with both global and local artists
Bayou Kitchen
543 Deering Avenue, Portland, ME 04103
Andrew's family's favorite Cajun spot — make sure you try their Lost Woods Hot Sauce!
Freeport
Freeport, ME 04032
Freeport is a 20 minute drive north of Portland and has a super cute downtown with tons of shops and restaurants. This is where the LL Bean Headquarters / Flagship store is located with the iconic giant Bean Boot