A guide to the best restaurants in Portland, Maine, including special-occasion dinners, lobster rolls, seafood, pizza, bakeries, cocktails, food shops, and casual neighborhood favorites. This list highlights pots in Portland and nearby Greater Portland, with favorite dishes, reservation tips, and practical notes for planning where to eat.
Travel
Where to Eat, Stay & Explore in Bar Harbor, Maine
Returning to Bar Harbor, Maine, 30 years after a childhood camping trip, I made up for past culinary misadventures by savoring lobster and exploring Acadia National Park. Check my blog for travel tips and highlights from our weekend adventure.
I Miss You: My Favorite NYC Spots That’ve Closed
Losing your favorite hangouts is a rite of passage in the city, but bemoaning that loss for years to come while declaring New York “isn’t what it used to be” is a time-honored tradition of most New Yorkers.
Before I Let (You) Go: NYC Best of the Rest
If the 50+ previously named restaurants won’t suffice, here are some additional food-related recommendations that didn’t quite fit any other list!
Sweet Dreams: My Favorite NYC Desserts
My favorite NYC sweet spots for satisfying that craving for cake by the pound.
(Pizza) Party: My Favorite NYC Slices
With over 1,000 pizzerias in NYC, offering every type of pie, choosing can be tough. But my curated list has you covered! 🍕
One Night Only: The Best One-Time Visits
Discover the New York City restaurants that I’ve experienced just once, yet they’ve left a lasting impression.
Crazy In Love: My Go-To Restaurants in NYC
While these restaurants may not have cracked my top 10, they hold a special place in my heart as cherished go-tos that I revisit time and time again.