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    Portland, Maine, United States

    Restaurants in Portland, Maine, United States

    Award sources that recognise some of these restaurants include Opinionated About Dining, James Beard Award and Esquire.

    Where to eat in Portland

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    Becky's Diner, Portland, United States
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    Becky's Diner

    Portland, United States

    Choose Becky's Diner for a casual Portland meal when comfort and low ceremony matter more than a polished occasion.

    Central Provisions, Portland, United States
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    Central Provisions

    Portland, United States

    Central Provisions holds three consecutive years of Opinionated About Dining recognition: including a top-100 Gourmet…

    Duck Fat, Portland, United States
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    Duck Fat

    Portland, United States

    Duck Fat is one of Portland's most consistently recognized casual restaurants, with three consecutive appearances…

    Holy Donut, Portland, United States
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    Holy Donut

    Portland, United States

    Holy Donut is a nationally recognised, walk-in donut counter in Portland, ME: ranked by Opinionated About Dining's…

    Hot Suppa, Portland, United States
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    Hot Suppa

    Portland, United States

    Hot Suppa is Portland's clearest call for quality Southern food at an accessible price: open daily from 8 AM to 2 PM…

    Leeward, Portland, United States
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    Leeward

    Portland, United States

    Leeward is a dinner-first Portland reservation to prioritize when you want a serious meal with 2026 James Beard…

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    Dining in Portland

    Many restaurants Pearl lists are in Old Port and West End. Pearl lists Hugo's, Miyake and Twelve with tasting menus. Old Port restaurants include Central Provisions, DiMillo's On the Water, Eventide Oyster Co., Fore Street Restaurant, Gross Confection Bar, Hugo's, Miyake, Novare Res Bier Cafe, Oun Lido's, Papi Portland, Solo Italiano and Standard Baking. East End restaurants include Duckfat Frites Shack, Jing Yan Tavern and Twelve, while West End restaurants include Artemisia Cafe, Hot Suppa, Salvatore’s Hoagie Shop and ZUbakery. Downtown Portland restaurants include Bite into Maine and Union. Opinionated About Dining recognition includes Central Provisions, Duck Fat and Eventide Oyster Co. James Beard Award recognition includes Central Provisions, Fore Street Restaurant and Leeward. Twelve offers a la carte and prix fixe formats.

    Tasting menus in Portland

    Pearl lists Hugo's, Miyake and Twelve with tasting menus. Hugo's serves contemporary American fine dining, while Twelve serves modern New England fine dining.

    Hugo's

    Hugo's is a contemporary American fine-dining restaurant in Old Port. Its formats are tasting menu, a la carte and small plates.

    Twelve

    Twelve serves modern New England fine dining in the East End. It offers tasting menu, a la carte and prix fixe formats, has an exceptional wine program, and holds a 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

    Restaurants in Old Port

    Restaurants in Old Port include Central Provisions, Eventide Oyster Co., Fore Street Restaurant, Gross Confection Bar, Novare Res Bier Cafe and Papi Portland.

    Central Provisions

    Central Provisions is a modern small-plates restaurant in Old Port led by Chef Chris Gould. Its sole format is small plates, and its awards include 2026 James Beard Award Semifinalists.

    Eventide Oyster Co.

    Eventide Oyster Co. is a New England oyster bar and seafood restaurant in Old Port. It offers a la carte dining, small plates and counter dining, and holds a 2026 OAD Casual in North America Ranked award.

    Fore Street Restaurant

    Fore Street Restaurant serves Maine farm-to-table wood-fired cooking in Old Port. It offers a la carte dining and small plates, and holds 2025 OpenTable Top 100 Restaurants recognition.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which Portland neighborhoods have many restaurants?
    Many restaurants Pearl lists are in Old Port and West End. Restaurants in West End are Artemisia Cafe, Hot Suppa, Salvatore’s Hoagie Shop and ZUbakery. Old Port includes Central Provisions, DiMillo's On the Water, Eventide Oyster Co. and Fore Street Restaurant.
    Where can diners find tasting menus in Portland?
    Pearl lists Hugo's, Miyake and Twelve as the Portland restaurants with tasting menus. Hugo's is in Old Port and serves contemporary American fine dining, while Twelve is in the East End and serves modern New England fine dining.
    Which Portland restaurants offer counter dining?
    Pearl lists Duck Fat, Duckfat Frites Shack, Eventide Oyster Co., Gross Confection Bar, Holy Donut, Miyake, Mr. Tuna, Oun Lido's, Rose Foods and Salvatore’s Hoagie Shop as Portland restaurants with counter dining.
    Which Portland restaurants have James Beard Award recognition?
    Pearl lists Central Provisions, Fore Street Restaurant, Leeward, Mr. Tuna, Scales, Standard Baking and ZUbakery with James Beard Award recognition. Fore Street Restaurant holds 2026 James Beard Award Nominees, Semifinalists and Winners recognition.