Business Directory

Coffee & Tea • Cafe

Bard Coffee

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Bard Coffee is a specialty coffee shop in downtown Portland built around a commitment to transparency and quality in everything that ends up in the cup. It's the kind of shop where the baristas can speak knowledgeably about where a bean was grown and how it's best brewed.The espresso program is a central focus, with drinks prepared carefully rather than rushed, alongside a rotating selection of single-origin pour-overs that changes as new coffees come in. That rotation gives regulars a reason to keep coming back, since the pour-over list rarely stays the same for long.Bard keeps its focus tightly on coffee done well rather than a sprawling menu, which suits both quick weekday stops and slower weekend visits. It's a downtown spot that fits naturally into a morning walk or a break between errands.Hours run Monday through Friday from 7am to 6pm and Saturday through Sunday from 8am to 5pm, making Bard a reliable stop whether you're an early riser or prefer a slower weekend start.

Hotels & Lodging • Inn

Camden Harbour Inn

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Camden Harbour Inn sits on Bayview Street above Camden's harbor, on the rocky Maine coast. The property has 20 guest rooms and suites plus a three-bedroom villa, with most rooms and public spaces looking out over the water toward Penobscot Bay.Dinner happens downstairs at Natalie's, the inn's own fine-dining restaurant, and the spa handles the slower half of a stay. The property carries a Michelin Key designation and a Wine Spectator award, and it belongs to Small Luxury Hotels of the World, a network of independently owned hotels rather than a chain.

Restaurants • Small Plates

Central Provisions

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Central Provisions has earned national acclaim for its small-plates approach to dining, set in a lively spot on Middle Street in the heart of the Old Port. The kitchen turns out inventive shared dishes meant for passing around the table, encouraging diners to order widely and build a meal one plate at a time.The format rewards curiosity: a spread of small plates lets a table sample far more than a traditional single-entree dinner would allow, moving from lighter bites into heartier, more composed dishes as the evening goes on. It suits conversation and a bit of back-and-forth over what to order next.A thoughtful wine list rounds out the experience, chosen to complement the kitchen's range. The room carries a convivial energy — busy, warm, and distinctly Old Port, equally suited to a celebratory night out or a spontaneous weeknight stop.Central Provisions is open nightly from 5 to 10pm, with pricing that fits its status as one of Portland's most talked-about dining rooms. Reservations are worth planning ahead for on busy weekends.

Restaurants • American

Duckfat

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Duckfat is a beloved fixture of Portland's dining scene, a bistro on Middle Street built around a simple, now-famous idea: Belgian-style fries cooked in duck fat. Crisp and golden, they're the reason most first-time visitors walk through the door in the first place.Beyond the fries, the kitchen turns out creative panini that lean into hearty, satisfying combinations, alongside house-made milkshakes that add a nod to classic American comfort food. The overall feel is casual bistro rather than formal restaurant — quick, friendly, and easy to duck into any time of day.Open daily from 11am to 9pm, Duckfat suits everything from a midday lunch break to a late dinner, with pricing that keeps it approachable for regulars who stop in often. It has become a genuine must-visit along the Middle Street restaurant row.Whether you're grabbing a quick bite between errands or making a special trip, Duckfat delivers the same reliably good, unfussy fare that built its reputation.

Restaurants • Seafood

Eventide Oyster Co.

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Nestled in the heart of Portland's historic Old Port district, this award-winning oyster bar has been a celebrated dining institution since opening its doors in 2012. The restaurant's brick-lined interior and maritime-inspired décor create an intimate atmosphere that perfectly captures the essence of Maine's coastal heritage, while exposed beams and nautical touches transport diners to a refined seaside retreat just steps from the bustling cobblestone streets. The crown jewel of the menu is undoubtedly the Brown Butter Lobster Roll, a masterpiece that elevates Maine's most iconic dish to new heights. Featuring sweet, succulent lobster meat from local waters, the roll is enhanced with rich, nutty brown butter that adds depth and sophistication to every bite. Served on a house-made brioche bun that's lightly toasted to golden perfection, this creation has earned recognition from food critics and locals alike, making it a must-try experience for visitors to Portland. The curated raw bar showcases the finest offerings from Maine's pristine waters and beyond, featuring an ever-changing selection of locally harvested oysters from renowned beds like Glidden Point, Pemaquid, and Bagaduce River. Each oyster is carefully selected for its unique flavor profile—from the crisp, mineral notes of Damariscotta River varieties to the briny sweetness of Casco Bay specimens. The knowledgeable staff takes pride in describing the origin and characteristics of each variety, creating an educational and delicious journey through Maine's diverse oyster terroir. Beyond oysters, the raw bar features other coastal delicacies including littleneck clams, sea scallop crudo, and seasonal specialties that highlight the bounty of the North Atlantic. The restaurant's commitment to sourcing from local fishermen and aquaculture farms ensures peak freshness while supporting the maritime community that defines Maine's coastal character. Located within walking distance of the Old Port's galleries, boutiques, and historic waterfront, this oyster bar has become an essential stop for both discerning locals and visitors seeking an authentic taste of Maine's culinary excellence.

Restaurants • New American

Fore Street Restaurant

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Fore Street is a James Beard Award-winning restaurant led by chef Sam Hayward, widely regarded as one of Portland's defining dining destinations. The kitchen's signature is wood-roasting — meats cooked over an open flame in full view of the dining room, filling the space with the smell of the fire itself.Ingredients are drawn from Maine's farms, waters, and producers, with the New American menu built around what the season and the state's food system can offer. It's a style of cooking that trusts good raw materials and a hot fire over heavy technique.The open kitchen is a centerpiece of the room rather than a hidden workspace, giving diners a direct view of the wood-fired ovens at work. The stunning setting is warm and industrial-chic, suited to both a special occasion and a serious night out.Fore Street is open nightly from 5:30 to 10pm, with pricing that reflects its standing as one of the city's most acclaimed restaurants. Reservations are recommended well ahead, especially on weekends.

Hotels & Lodging • Inn

Harraseeket Inn

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Harraseeket Inn is a historic property in Freeport Village. Rooms range from standard kings and queens to nine two- and three-bedroom townhouses set along a treelined path, plus the LL Bean Guest House, which sleeps up to nine.The inn runs two restaurants, Porter Kitchen + Bar and Broad Arrow Tavern, and standard rooms come with afternoon tea included. An indoor heated pool and fitness center cover the downtime between shopping trips and meals.Free parking and Wi-Fi are standard, and the inn also books weddings and events on-site.

Restaurants • Fine Dining

Hugo's

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Hugo's is Portland's take on sophisticated fine dining, built around inventive tasting menus that change with the seasons. Rather than a fixed a la carte menu, the kitchen composes a sequence of courses designed to be experienced together, letting diners taste a wider range of ideas in a single sitting.Maine's seasonal ingredients are the throughline of the menu, with the kitchen adjusting its offerings as the year moves from spring into summer and on toward the colder months. The tasting-menu format allows for a level of detail and creativity a shorter menu wouldn't easily support.The dining room itself is warm and intimate rather than grand or formal, making an elevated meal feel personal instead of stiff. It's well suited to marking an occasion — anniversaries, celebrations, or simply an evening set aside for a serious meal.Hugo's is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5:30 to 9:30pm, with pricing that reflects its tasting-menu format and standing among Portland's top fine-dining rooms. Reservations are essential.

Hotels & Lodging • Bed & Breakfast

Inn at St. John

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The Inn at St. John is a charming Victorian bed and breakfast set near Portland's Congress Street arts district, putting guests within easy reach of the galleries, theaters, and shops that define that stretch of the city. Its Victorian character gives the inn a distinct sense of place rather than a generic hotel feel.Rooms are comfortable and well suited to travelers who want a quieter, more personal alternative to a larger hotel. The bed-and-breakfast format tends to mean a more relaxed pace of stay, with the building's period details adding character throughout.The location is a real advantage for visitors hoping to explore Portland on foot, with the arts district and the wider downtown within comfortable walking distance. It's a good fit for travelers who want to base themselves centrally without staying in the busiest part of the Old Port.With check-in at 3pm and check-out at 11am, the Inn at St. John offers a straightforward, welcoming stay for anyone visiting Portland for a weekend or longer.

Shopping • Outdoor Gear

L.L.Bean Portland

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L.L.Bean's Portland location offers the flagship Maine retail experience from the legendary outdoor brand, gathering the full range of what it's known for under one roof. Walking in means stepping into decades of outdoor-gear tradition in a single, well-stocked store.The selection spans apparel, footwear, and camping gear, covering everything from everyday outdoor wear to equipment meant for serious trips into the Maine woods and beyond. Staff are known for offering expert advice, helping shoppers figure out what actually suits their planned adventure rather than just what's on the shelf.The store sits in a comfortable middle ground — built for durability and real use rather than either bargain-bin basics or luxury outdoor gear. It's a natural stop for visitors curious about the brand's Maine roots and locals restocking for the next season alike.Hours run Monday through Saturday from 9am to 9pm and Sunday from 10am to 6pm, giving shoppers ample time to browse the full range of outdoor gear on offer.

Maine Maritime Museum

Maine Maritime Museum sits in Bath, on the site of the historic Percy & Small Shipyard, the museum's home base for telling the story of Maine shipbuilding.Guided shipyard tours run twice daily in season, and the Donnell House, an intact Victorian shipbuilder's home, has its own docent-led tours. The Watercraft Restoration Center lets visitors watch staff and volunteers work on real vessels, and seasonal demonstrations at the working blacksmith shop and periodic ship launchings add to the hands-on side of the museum. Cruises aboard the Merrymeeting run from the museum's own dock.Rotating exhibitions — recent ones have covered Maine coastal painting and illustrator Chris Van Dusen — plus weaving workshops and story time round out a visit for families and repeat visitors alike.

Portland Discovery Land & Sea Tours

Portland Discovery has been running trolley and boat tours from 170 Commercial Street since 1995, covering the city and harbor by land and water. The Portland City and Lighthouse Tour spends an hour and 45 minutes covering downtown and the coast, with a 30-minute stop at Portland Head Light.On the water, the Harbor Lights and Sights Cruise and the Sunset Lighthouse Cruise each run about the same length, and the newer Guardians of the Harbor trolley tour stretches to two and a half hours with stops at three lighthouses. Every tour is narrated, and combo packages pair the land and sea routes for one longer outing.The season runs roughly April through October, with group, private charter, and wedding bookings available alongside the regular scheduled departures.

Bars & Nightlife • Cocktail Bar

Portland Hunt + Alpine Club

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Portland Hunt + Alpine Club is an acclaimed Scandinavian-inspired cocktail bar in the Old Port, built around a thoughtful cocktail program that has earned it recognition well beyond Portland. The Scandinavian influence shapes everything from the drink list to the overall feel of the room.That cocktail program favors careful, considered drinks over flashy gimmicks, the kind of list that rewards ordering something you haven't tried before. It's a bar for people who care about what's in the glass, staffed to match that level of attention.The atmosphere leans into an intimate, cozy après-ski mood — a fitting complement to the Scandinavian theme and a welcome contrast to some of the Old Port's louder, more crowded bars. It suits quiet conversation as much as a celebratory round of drinks.Open daily from 5pm to 1am, Portland Hunt + Alpine Club works well as a destination in its own right or as a sophisticated stop before or after dinner nearby.

Arts & Culture • Museum

Portland Museum of Art

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The Portland Museum of Art is Maine's largest art museum, holding an outstanding collection that spans American, European, and contemporary art under one roof. The breadth of the collection means a single visit can move from historical works to contemporary pieces without ever feeling disjointed.The museum's home is itself part of the draw: a landmark building designed by architect I.M. Pei, whose design sensibility is instantly recognizable. The architecture and the art inside are meant to be experienced together, not as separate attractions.As the largest art museum in the state, the PMA plays an outsized role in Maine's cultural life, anchoring downtown Portland's arts scene and drawing visitors specifically for its collection. It's a natural stop for anyone interested in American or European art alongside newer contemporary work.The museum is open Friday through Wednesday from 10am to 5pm and stays open later on Thursdays, until 8pm, making an evening visit possible for those with busier daytime schedules.

Portland Paddle

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Portland Paddle launches from East End Beach on Cutter Street, running sea kayak and stand-up paddleboard trips out onto Casco Bay from mid-May through mid-October. The Fort Gorges Sea Kayak Tour runs three hours out to the fort sitting in the harbor, alongside shorter sunset and family tours and a half-day trip for people who want more time on the water.For paddlers ready to go further, multi-day expeditions run the Casco Bay Traverse and a four-day Penobscot-to-Acadia route along the Maine Island Trail. The outfitter also teaches, with weekend workshops on sea kayaking basics and Greenland-style rolling, private lessons, and a kids' paddle camp.Kayaks and SUPs are available to rent by the day or longer, with delivery options for multi-day trips.

Sports & Recreation • Baseball

Portland Sea Dogs

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The Portland Sea Dogs are the Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, playing their home games at Hadlock Field right in Portland. For fans following the Red Sox farm system, it's a chance to see the organization's next wave of talent play at a much closer, more accessible level than the big leagues.The experience is built around family-friendly summer baseball, with affordable tickets that make it easy to bring the whole family out for an evening game without a big expense. That accessibility is a big part of what makes Sea Dogs games a recurring summer tradition for a lot of Portland households.Classic ballpark food rounds out the experience, the familiar fare that goes hand in hand with a night at the park. Add in appearances from Slugger the Sea Dog, and games lean as much into family entertainment as competitive baseball.With a schedule that runs through the summer season, checking game days ahead of a visit is the best way to plan a trip out to Hadlock Field.

Hotels & Lodging • Resort

Inn by the Sea

Inn by the Sea sits on a mile of sandy beach in Cape Elizabeth, just outside Portland, with 62 guestrooms and one- and two-bedroom suites, each with its own private exterior entrance. Gardens and beach access wrap the property.Sea Glass Dining handles meals with a water view, and Spa by the Sea covers treatments for anyone not spending the day on the sand. The inn is pet-friendly and holds Beyond Green certification.Meeting and event space is available on-site for groups, alongside standard leisure stays.

Northern Outdoors

Northern Outdoors has been running whitewater trips out of The Forks for 50 years, with a second base — Katahdin Adventure Base Camp — near Millinocket. The Forks property sits at the center of Maine's 14,000-mile snowmobile trail network, with access to Coburn Mountain, Grand Falls, and Moxie Falls close by.Rafting trips cover three rivers: the Kennebec (Class II-IV), the Dead River (Class II-IV+), and the Penobscot (Class V). Outside of rafting season, the outfitter runs ATV and UTV rentals and trail riding, snowmobile rentals and tours, guided fly-fishing and bass fishing, guided whitetail deer hunts, hiking, and scenic floatplane tours.Lodging ranges from riverside campground sites and camping cabins to multi-bedroom cabins, lodge rooms, and logdominiums, and the on-site Kennebec River Brewery runs a full-service restaurant and brewpub for after the trip.

Pleasant Mountain

Pleasant Mountain is a ski area on Mountain Road in Bridgton, running for 86 years now. The mountain has 44 trails and glades served by six lifts, including the recently added Summit Express, which opened to the public in December 2024.Twenty of those trails stay lit for night skiing, and the mountain runs the usual mix of season passes, ticket packs, daily lift tickets, rentals, and lessons for people learning the sport. Mountaintop lobster bake events show up on the calendar as well, pairing dinner with the view.

Hotels & Lodging • Resort

Portland Schooner Co.

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Operates public sails and private charters on Casco Bay aboard a fleet of historic wooden schooners, several listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Samoset Resort

Samoset Resort covers 230 waterfront acres in Rockport and has operated since 1889. The current resort has 178 guestrooms and suites, most with private balconies or terraces looking over Penobscot Bay.The 18-hole championship golf course is the resort's anchor, with Opal Spa, an outdoor pool, and a lineup of lawn games — disc golf, shuffleboard, pickleball — filling out the rest of a stay. Dining runs from La Bella Vita Ristorante to the more casual Clubhouse Grill and Splash Pool Bar.With 20,000 square feet of event space, the resort also handles weddings and conferences alongside its regular guests.

Hotels & Lodging • Hotel

The Press Hotel

Bars & Nightlife • Brewery

The Press Hotel occupies the former Gannett Building on Exchange Street in Portland, once headquarters of the Portland Press Herald. The newspaper history shows up throughout — typewriters as decor, an art gallery of local Maine artists on the lower level — inside a boutique hotel that's part of Marriott's Autograph Collection.Rooms run from Executive Kings with wet bars to a Penthouse Suite with a private rooftop patio and ten-foot ceilings, all outfitted with Frette linens and Cuddledown comforters. UNION Restaurant sources local and sustainable New England ingredients, and the Inkwell Lounge handles drinks off the lobby.Valet parking is available for guests who'd rather skip street parking.

Allagash Brewing Company

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Allagash Brewing Company's tasting room is on Industrial Way, about a fifteen-minute drive from downtown Portland. The brewery is a certified B Corporation and runs a second, smaller tasting space, the Allagash Bungalow, in Scarborough.Allagash White, a Belgian-style wheat beer, anchors a lineup that includes a Tripel, a Hazy IPA, North Sky Stout, and the barrel-aged Curieux, alongside rotating sours, ciders, and spontaneously fermented ales. Guided brewery tours run through the Portland tasting room, and Bite Into Maine's lobster rolls cover the food side of a visit.The tasting room is open seven days a week, with hours that stretch later Thursday through Saturday for anyone making an evening of it.

800-330-5385

Bayley's Camping Resort

Bayley's Camping Resort sits on Pine Point Road in Scarborough, less than a mile from seven miles of sandy beach on the Greater Portland coast. The campground has welcomed guests since 1970, with a mix of Maine-made cabins, rental trailers, and tent and RV sites spread across the property.Days here run toward the outdoor recreation center's counselor-led activities program, casting a line at one of three fishing ponds (Troy Pond among them), or a round on the nautically themed mini golf course. The Seaside Cafe serves seven days a week, and beach trolleys run guests down to the sand without the walk.Between the pools, hot tubs, camp store, and golf cart rentals for getting around the grounds, it's built for a full stay rather than a single night.

Lucy B Charters

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Lucy B Charters runs out of Sunset Marina on Front Street in South Portland, working Casco Bay and the Gulf of Maine aboard a Phoenix 29 Sportfish. Captain Chris, who has roughly 30 years on New England and Gulf of Maine waters behind him, splits trips between fishing charters and sightseeing runs.Anglers go after striped bass, mackerel, groundfish, shark, and tuna both inshore and offshore, while non-fishing trips head for remote beaches, private islands, and a closer look at Casco Bay's lighthouses and old forts. Before running his own boat, the captain worked as a deckhand for Hy-Line Cruises and a sternman on commercial fishing vessels.Charters are private, so the day's pace and stops are set by whoever books the boat.

Maine Experience Guide Service

Hotels & Lodging • Bed & Breakfast

Maine Experience Guide Service is based in Bath, running fishing and hunting trips out of Kennebec Tavern & Marina on Commercial Street. Captain Jay Farris is a Registered Master Maine Guide, and every fishing trip is fully guided with bait and tackle included.On the water, that means saltwater trips for striper, shark, bluefish, and mackerel, plus freshwater outings for smallmouth and largemouth bass, pike, and salmon on Maine's lakes and rivers. In hunting season, the service guides waterfowl hunts, sea duck, diver duck, puddle duck, and goose, along with moose, turkey, and black bear. There are also lighthouse tours past nine lighthouses and a fort, coastal and island hiking, and lobster tours.Multi-day hunt-and-stay packages bundle lodging with the guiding, for anyone coming from out of state.

Maine Stay Inn & Cottages

Bed and breakfast with cottages in Kennebunkport's historic district on the southern Maine coast, a short walk from Dock Square.

Maine Track Club

Maine Track Club is a nonprofit running club based in Portland, with more than 500 members from around the state. It's been organizing runners since 1979 and is affiliated with both the Road Runners Club of America and USA Track & Field.Membership is open to anyone from recreational joggers to competitive racers, and the club runs a full calendar of group runs, training clinics, and social events alongside its own races, the Midwinter Classic and Turkey Trot among them, plus a season-long Grand Prix series. Most of it is road racing, though members also show up for cross country and trail events.Sign-up runs through RunSignup, and RRCA membership benefits come bundled with joining.

Nonesuch River Golf Club

Nonesuch River Golf Club is a public 18-hole course on Gorham Road in Scarborough, built across 203 acres and designed by Tom Walker of Golf Design Studios. It plays to a par 70 over 6,300 yards, with bent grass fairways and USGA-spec greens throughout.The practice side is a full-size range and two putting greens, and the club runs a golf academy with beginner lessons and clinics for women and juniors. Daily fee play is open to the public, alongside season passes and group reservations, and the 2,500-square-foot clubhouse handles food and drink after the round.

Northeast Snowmobile & ATV Rentals

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Northeast Snowmobile & ATV Rentals operates from three trailside locations — Gorham, New Hampshire, and Fryeburg and Rangeley, Maine — putting riders onto more than 1,000 miles of groomed, marked trail across New Hampshire and Maine, from forest routes to open fields with mountain views.The rental fleet runs Polaris INDY Adventure snowmobiles in both two-stroke and four-stroke models, plus a Polaris RZR XP 1000 side-by-side for when snowmobile trails are closed. Helmets, GPS units, and insurance come with every rental, and each location is open 8am to 5pm, seven days a week.Drivers need to be 21 with a valid license; passengers must be at least 5 years old and 48 inches tall. Plan to arrive 45 to 60 minutes early for check-in and a safety briefing before heading out.

Restaurants • Sports Bar

Rivalries

Rivalries sits on Hat Trick Drive in Falmouth, next to two hockey arenas, which explains both the name and the 32 HD screens covering the dining room. It's been open since 2002, serving Greater Portland's sports crowd through every college and pro season.The signature order is the Sweet Chili Buffalo Wings and Fingers, on the menu since day one, alongside a standard sports-bar lineup of soups, salads, sandwiches, and entrees. The bar opens at 11:30 and runs to 10 most nights, seven days a week.With 32 screens and two arenas next door, it's built around game day.

(207) 747-4020

Restaurants

Solo Italiano

Solo Italiano is on Commercial Street in Portland, focused on Northern Italian cooking from the Genoa region. Chef Paolo Laboa, who won Italy's Best Young Chef award in 1992 and the Pesto World Championship in 2008, runs the kitchen.Breads and pastas are made from scratch daily using traditional Genovese recipes, and the sourcing runs local wherever it can: produce from Stonecipher Farm, Dandelion Spring Farm, and Olivia's Garden, mushrooms from local foragers, fish from Harbor Fish Market and Browne Trading Co., and meat from Valley View Farm and Farmer's Gate. The approach favors simple preparations that let each ingredient come through on its own.In 2025, Gambero Rosso International awarded the restaurant its Due Forchette (two forks) rating.

207-780-0227

Restaurants

The Grill Room & Bar

The Grill Room & Bar has been on Exchange Street in Portland's Old Port for more than 15 years, built around a wood-fired grill and oven that anchor an open kitchen visible from the dining room. Chef Harding Lee Smith runs it as part of a small local restaurant group that also includes the Corner Room, Front Room, and Mountain Room.The menu leans into what the wood fire does best — steaks and other wood-grilled proteins, seafood, and classic steakhouse starters — with Pineland Farms meat and local produce worked in when available. The dining room itself is open and rustic, tall-ceilinged, with warm colors that match the food.Happy hour runs daily from 4 to 6 at the bar, ahead of dinner service that starts at 5.

(207) 774-2333

Shopping • Bookstore

Longfellow Books

Bars & Nightlife • Beer Bar

Longfellow Books is a cherished independent bookstore on Monument Square, the kind of shop that has built its reputation on a genuine love for reading rather than sheer volume. The selection is curated rather than exhaustive, favoring titles the staff can actually stand behind.New titles make up the core of what's on the shelves, giving browsers a sense of what's current and worth picking up without wading through an overwhelming inventory. That curation is part of what makes the store feel personal, shaped by real reading taste rather than a bestseller algorithm.Author events are a regular part of the store's rhythm, bringing writers into direct conversation with readers and giving Longfellow a role in Portland's literary life beyond simply selling books. It's the kind of programming that turns a bookstore into a gathering point.Open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 7pm and Sunday from 10am to 6pm, Longfellow Books remains an easy, welcoming stop right in the middle of downtown Portland.

Novare Res Bier Cafe

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Novare Res Bier Cafe is an underground craft beer haven tucked into the Old Port, with a beer list serious enough to draw drinkers from well beyond Portland. The below-ground setting gives it a distinct, tucked-away feel — a spot you find rather than stumble into by accident.The numbers tell part of the story: more than 500 bottles and over 30 taps, a selection broad enough to satisfy both casual drinkers and dedicated beer enthusiasts hunting for something specific. With a list that size, there's always something new to try, even for regulars.That depth of selection is a big part of why Novare Res has earned its reputation as Portland's best beer bar, bar none — a menu built for genuine exploration rather than a handful of familiar taps.Open daily from 3pm to 1am, Novare Res works equally well for an early evening pint or a late night deep into its extensive list.

Shopping • Market

Portland Farmers' Market

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The Portland Farmers' Market is one of New England's oldest and largest, a market that has operated long enough to become a fixture of the city's weekly rhythm rather than a seasonal novelty. It runs year-round, giving shoppers access to local goods even through the colder months.More than 75 vendors take part, offering fresh produce, cheese, meat, and artisan goods across the market's stalls. That range means a single visit can cover a good share of a week's grocery list while also turning up specialty items harder to find elsewhere.The market moves between two locations through the week: Saturdays at Deering Oaks and Wednesdays at Monument Square, each running from 7am to 1pm. That schedule gives downtown workers and weekend visitors alike a convenient chance to shop directly from Maine growers and producers.The Portland Farmers' Market remains an easy, unpretentious way to shop local, whether you're after a week's worth of vegetables or just a good piece of cheese.

Arts & Culture • Gallery

Space Gallery

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Space Gallery has been Portland's leading contemporary art space and performance venue since 2000, giving the city a dedicated home for work that doesn't always fit into a traditional gallery or concert hall. Its longevity has made it a fixture of Portland's arts scene for more than two decades.The programming spans cutting-edge visual art, live music, and film, often blurring the lines between those categories rather than sticking to a single format. That range keeps the calendar varied, so a return visit rarely looks like the last one.Community events are woven into the mix as well, reflecting Space's role as more than just an exhibition venue — it functions as a genuine gathering place for Portland's creative community. That combination of gallery, performance space, and community hub sets it apart.With a schedule that changes regularly, checking the website ahead of a visit is the best way to see what's currently on at Space Gallery.

Coffee & Tea • Coffee Roaster

Tandem Coffee Roasters