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🦞 Portland Favorites: Everyday Eats & Local Gems (No Shame Here!)
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items From life-changing lobster rolls to cozy diners and bold fusion bites, this list is my love letter to Portland’s tastiest spots. And yes—the donuts here are on a whole other level. Whether you’re craving comfort food, foodie flair, or just the fluffi...
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This place is a must-stop every time I'm in Portland. Their Maine potato donuts are unlike any other — moist, flavorful, and just the right amount of indulgent. Flavors like Dark Chocolate Sea Salt and Maple Bacon are my go-tos, but honestly, you can...
The Holy Donut
One of my favorites for fresh seafood!! Lobster already cooks and loads of scallops, shrimp, Haddock and so much more. In Maine- check them out!!!
Fishermen's Net - Gray, ME
This spot is a hidden gem on Route 1 — cozy, classic, and full of charm. Their pastries and tortes are made from scratch with real butter and fresh ingredients, and you can taste the love in every bite. Whether you're picking up a lemon blueberry tor...
European Bakery and Tea Room in Falmouth, Maine
This spot is a true Maine classic — no frills, just incredibly fresh seafood and a laid-back vibe. Whether you're craving a lobster roll, fried clams, or their famous crabmeat roll, Day's delivers with flavor and authenticity. The outdoor seating by ...
Day's Crabmeat & Lobster in Yarmouth, Maine
Lobster, but make it extra. 🦞 This spot throws tradition a curveball with rolls loaded in roasted pineapple mayo or drizzled with charred jalapeño butter. You’ll never look at a lobster roll the same way again.
The Highroller Lobster Co.
A lobster roll in a bao bun? Yes, please. 🙌 Eventide brings gourmet seafood with a creative twist, and their raw bar is what seafood dreams are made of.
Eventide Oyster Co.
Wood-fired everything. 🔥 This rustic-chic legend serves up seasonal Maine goodness with flair—and if you get a seat near the open kitchen? Pure dinner theater.
Fore Street Restaurant
Plant-powered and full of flavor! 🌱 Even your meat-loving friends will drool over the Asian-fusion bowls, noodle dishes, and coconut milk curries.
Green Elephant Vegetarian Bistro
Classic diner charm, waterfront views, and pancakes the size of your head. 🥞 Locals love it. Tourists line up for it. And honestly? It lives up to the hype.
Becky's Diner
Fry-day every day! 🍟 Famous for hand-cut fries cooked in actual duck fat (yes, really), this cozy spot also slays with paninis and milkshakes. Bring a friend or don’t—you won’t want to share.
DUCKFAT
Rustic vibes and seafood dreams. 🐟 Their Lobster Fra Diavolo is legendary. Date night? Girl’s night? Any night, really.
Street & Co
Dessert heaven lives here. 🧁 From old-school pies to melt-in-your-mouth cupcakes, it’s comfort baking at its finest. (And yes, you need the whoopie pie.)
Two Fat Cats Bakery
Breezy, beachy, and oh-so-Maine. 🌊 Chow down on fresh seafood while watching boats bob in the harbor. Bonus: live music and a killer brunch.
The Porthole Restaurant & Pub
Tapas, but make it Maine. 🍽️ This stylish spot serves creative small plates that beg to be shared (or not—we don’t judge). Bonus: killer cocktails.
Central Provisions
Asian fusion with a side of bold. 🍜 Think lobster wontons, smoked lamb khao soi, and flavor explosions you didn’t see coming. A local secret… that’s not so secret anymore.
The Honey Paw