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Portland guidebook

Food scene- West End

The West End holds its own when it comes to food and drink. Here, I’ve highlighted our walkable favorites.
Great brunch. Go early or be prepared to wait.
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Hot Suppa
703 Congress St
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Great brunch. Go early or be prepared to wait.
Delicious breakfast sandwiches on the go!
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Ohno Cafe
87 Brackett St
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Delicious breakfast sandwiches on the go!
Great local brick oven pizza!
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Bonobo
46 Pine St
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Great local brick oven pizza!
The best coffee and to die for baked goods!
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The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring St
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The best coffee and to die for baked goods!
Fantastic authentic Thai and open late night!
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Boda
671 Congress St
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Fantastic authentic Thai and open late night!
Noodles and a fantastic lobster sushi roll.
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Pai Men Miyake
188 State St
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Noodles and a fantastic lobster sushi roll.
Noted as one of Portland’s best new restaurants.
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CHAVAL
58 Pine St
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Noted as one of Portland’s best new restaurants.
Classic Italian in historical mansion.
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Roma
767 Congress St
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Classic Italian in historical mansion.
Unique cafe and gift shop!
Smalls
Unique cafe and gift shop!

Food scene - beyond the West End

There is no shortage of amazing food in this city. Here, we highlight just a few that are worth leaving the neighborhood for.
Oysters and a killer lobster roll.
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Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle St
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Oysters and a killer lobster roll.
Delicious seafood and views!
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Scales
68 Commercial St
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Delicious seafood and views!
James Beard finalist. Not to be missed.
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Leeward
85 Free St
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James Beard finalist. Not to be missed.
Upscale new Italian.
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Solo Italiano
100 Commercial St
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Upscale new Italian.
Come for the fries. Stay for the shakes.
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Duckfat
43 Middle St
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Come for the fries. Stay for the shakes.
Book in advance! If you have the time, plan a boat trip out to this family owned island. Tickets include guided boat tour from Boothbay Harbor, and a meal of lobster, clams, corn and blueberry cake. Breathtaking scenery. Worth every penny.
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Cabbage Island Clambakes
22 Commercial Street
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Book in advance! If you have the time, plan a boat trip out to this family owned island. Tickets include guided boat tour from Boothbay Harbor, and a meal of lobster, clams, corn and blueberry cake. Breathtaking scenery. Worth every penny.
Authentic diner on the wharf. Something for everyone.
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Joe's Boathouse Catering
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Authentic diner on the wharf. Something for everyone.
Small, inviting and so good
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The Honey Paw
78 Middle St
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Small, inviting and so good

Drinks and Nightlife

Hip local bar with a killer burger.
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LFK
188 State St
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Hip local bar with a killer burger.
Great dive bar. Where to local drink and eat- breakfast served all day!
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Ruski's
212 Danforth St
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Great dive bar. Where to local drink and eat- breakfast served all day!
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Local 188
685 Congress St
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Basement speakeasy. Good Bourbon list.
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Bramhall
769 Congress St
47 locals raden deze aan
Basement speakeasy. Good Bourbon list.
Dive bar and dance bar with a HUGE mix of people.
47 locals raden deze aan
Bubba's Sulky Lounge
92 Portland St
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Dive bar and dance bar with a HUGE mix of people.

Sightseeing

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Victoria Mansion
109 Danforth St
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Maine Historical Society
489 Congress St
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Take a quick ferry out to this picturesque island.
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Peaks Island
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Take a quick ferry out to this picturesque island.
Catch a lobster!
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Lucky Catch Cruises
170 Commercial St
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Catch a lobster!
Ride a mailboat out to the islands!
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Casco Bay Lines station
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Ride a mailboat out to the islands!

Parks and Nature

Free and dog friendly
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Willard Beach
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Free and dog friendly
Famous lighthouse
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Portland Harbor Museum
12 Captain Strout Circle
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Famous lighthouse
Cape Elizabeth is worth a quick trip.
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Crescent Beach State Park
109 Bowery Beach Rd
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Cape Elizabeth is worth a quick trip.
No swimming, but great views for picnicking.
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Two Lights State Park
7 Tower Dr
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No swimming, but great views for picnicking.
Views, biking and great food vendors!
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Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern Promenade
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Views, biking and great food vendors!
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Western Promenade Park
Valley Street
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Fort Williams Park
1000 Shore Rd
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