Maggie & Matty
Maggie & Matty
Food + Drink
Restaurant & Bar Scene
Portland, Maine, is consistently named one of the top foodie destinations in the United States. Check out Maggie and Matty's favorite spots below!
Best restaurants in town (You are able to make reservations two months out at each of these restaurants):
Street and Co.: Mediterranean, bistro style, all-seafood restaurant with over 30 years of experience. Street and Co. is located in the heart of Old Port district just a block away from Portland’s lively working waterfront. Info. on reservations here.
Fore Street: Fore Street is located one block from the waterfront in Portland's Old Port District. The restaurant's interior surrounds a unique brick and soapstone hearth consisting of a wood-burning oven, grill, and turnspit, visible from most tables. Hardwood and apple wood fires cook and flavor the seafood, meats, game, and vegetables that have made Fore Street a New England destination. Info. on reservations here.
Scales: Spacious seaside venue for local seafood, raw bar, wine, New England comfort classics, and picturesque harborside views - located right on the waterfront. Info. on reservations here.
Other Spots to make reservations at (Make these two weeks out):
Eventide: Oyster Bar + Authentic Seafood
Central Provisions: Small plates & cocktails
The Honey Paw: Contemporary bistro offering Asian-inspired noodles & other bites with local craft beer
Luke's Lobster Portland Pier: Seafood plates plus lobster specials, cider, beers & cocktails. Located directly on the working waterfront, off the Portland Pier, in the heart of the Old Port - with 360-degree views of the lobster industry
Empire Chinese Kitchen: Locally sourced Chinese dishes & dim sum
Terlingua: Menu that combines house-smoked meats with Caribbean, Southwest & Mexican inspired dishes
Batson River Brewing & Distilling: Everything from the food, cocktails, and beers are inspired by the season, utilizing local and fresh ingredients whenever possible
Lunch and Dinner spots (No reservations needed/offered):
DUCKFAT: Sandwich shop & cafe known for its duck-fat Belgian fries & milkshakes. (The wait will be long - so put your name on the list, grab a buzzer, and walk over to our favorite dive bar - Tomasso's Canteen - while you wait)
Bao Bao Dumping House: Creative & traditional Chinese dumplings
Crispy Gai: Cocktails & Southeast Asian street food
Sichuan Kitchen: Authentic Chinese Sichuan Cuisine
Nosh Kitchen Bar: Upscale pub serving creative, jumbo-size burgers, sandwiches & other comfort eats till late
Salvage BBQ: BBQ chefs from Texas and North Carolina. Communal table setup offering BBQ & sides, plus drinks & occasional live music
Dessert:
Gross Confection Bar: Dessert Restaurant with a full bar, open until 11pm on Weekends.
Lobster Rolls:
Bite into Maine (Located in Fort Williams w/ the Portland Head Light)
Pizza:
Breakfast/Brunch/Coffee/Bakeries:
Scratch Baking Co. (Award winning bagels in South Portland - about a 10 minute drive and over the bridge from Portland. Get there early in the morning before they sell out)
Cocktail Bars & Quality Beer Joints:
Outdoor Bars and Rooftop drinking: