Portland (Maine) Area Restaurants

This is not an exhaustive list, just some of my favorites.


555 (Portland) - Possibly the best restaurant in the Portland area, expensive but worth it. Don't be scared by the lobster macaroni and cheese, its incredible. Consider ordering a portion for that table as an appetizer. Reservations a must, if you are planning your trip consider making them a few weeks in advance. http://fivefifty-five.com/


Front Room (Portland) - On Munjoy Hill, fun and lively. Medium priced. They don't take reservations so there can be a wait on a summer night. Not a problem if the weather is nice as it’s a beautiful neighborhood to walk around. They are good about telling you when to be back. http://www.thefrontroomrestaurant.com/


Bar Lola (Portland) - Across the street and a block down from the Front Room, they do take reservations. Their menu is set up as five small courses. Consider the self designed tasting menu (you pick one from each category for a set price) or if you're feeling adventurous, they will pick for you (they call it the "feed me" option).  http://www.barlola.net/


Flatbread Pizza (Portland) - Moderately priced family friendly restaurant right in the heart of the Old Port (next to the ferry terminal). The menu is exactly what you would guess. The large brick oven in the middle of the dining room proves to you your pizza is made fresh and served hot. http://www.flatbreadcompany.com/2007Home.htm


O'Naturals (Falmouth) - Inexpensive sandwich and salad place. All natural and fresh ingredients. 
http://www.onaturals.com/


Pon's Thai - (Portland and South Portland) - Good Thai food. Portland location is right in the Arts district close to the Art Museum.  http://www.thaitastemaine.com/


Foreside Tavern (Falmouth) - One of our favorite local places, it has something for everyone. Bar food to sandwiches to formal entrees to kid’s meal, everyone can find something to enjoy. Try the sweat potato fries. Casual and a full range of prices, also great for a drink and a snack. Family friendly and a bar, what more can you ask for?  http://www.theforesidetavern.com/


Royal River Inn (Yarmouth) - Come for the view and enjoy the food. A little pricey but set right on the royal river (in the middle of a marina). Reservations suggested. http://royalrivergrillhouse.com/


Days Lobster Pound (Freeport) - Located on Route 1 1/2 mile north of exit 17, great place for lobster rolls, precooked and live lobster. Some picnic tables out back but for us the real joy is picking up everything you need for a lobster dinner and bringing it home. No work, great taste, great bargain. (For ocean front lobster shacks, see below.)  (no web site)


Thai Garden Restaurant (Freeport) - Looking for something different after a day of shopping in Freeport? This local Thai restaurant has great moderately priced food in a casual atmosphere.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&view=text&hl=en&gl=us&q=Thai+Garden+Restaurant+Freeport+Maine&ie=UTF8&sll=43.840852,-70.120510&sspn=0.042725,0.045724&latlng=43823050,-70139561,6832938008149215969&ei=9W46SuTqJZ7uMuj6qfUD&cd=1


Gritty McDuff’s, Freeport’s Original Brewpub (Freeport) - Good beer and food.
http://www.freeportusa.com/freeportmember080.html


Harraseeket Inn (Freeport) - Right in downtown Freeport, formal dinning at its finest. Expensive but worth it if you're looking for a treat. http://www.freeportusa.com/freeportmember088.html


Haeraseeket Lobster Shack (Freeport) - Right on the water in South Freeport, the quintessential Maine lobster experience. Be prepared to wait to park, then wait to order. ttp://www.freeportusa.com/freeportmember081.html


Henry and Marty's (Brunswick) - Nice restaurant, good food, reservations suggested on weekends. http://www.henryandmarty.com/


Sea Dog Brewary (Topsham (right across the bridge from Brunswick) and South Portland) - Local brewpub, good beer, good food. http://www.seadogbrewing.com/


Lobster Shack at Two Lights (Cape Elizabeth) - If your visiting Cape Elizabeth's parks and beaches you must have lunch here. Spectacular views, fresh lobster and fries - what could be bad? http://lobstershacktwolights.com/