Street & Co
Old Port, Portland
Restaurant in Portland, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Street & Co is worth considering for an easy Old Port dinner, especially on a return Portland trip when location and nightly dinner service matter more than a published chef, price, or format. Cross-shop Central Provisions for New American cooking, Oun Lido's for Cambodian-Chinese Fusion, and Blyth & Burrows or Novare Res Bier Cafe when drinks are the main event.
About Street & Co
For a Portland dinner plan, Street & Co is best approached as an evening option: it is in Portland, opens at 4:30 PM daily, and keeps evening hours throughout the week. Choose it when those hours fit your schedule and when smart-casual dinner plans make sense for the group. If your plans depend on a heavily documented chef counter, tasting format, published price structure, or specific menu details, confirm those directly with the venue so expectations stay practical.
Best for a Portland dinner when timing matters
The case for going is timing. Street & Co runs nightly evening service, with hours from 4:30–9 PM Sunday through Thursday and 4:30–9:30 PM on Friday and Saturday. That makes it a dinner decision rather than a lunch stop. For a first-timer trying to optimize one Portland meal, the safest approach is to confirm current details directly with the venue before you go.
Return visitors should treat this as a practical dinner choice rather than a trophy reservation. If the group needs a long, research-heavy meal with a clearly defined format, choose elsewhere from Pearl's Portland restaurants guide. If the night is more about keeping dinner simple within Portland, Street & Co can make sense on timing alone.
Where it sits among nearby Portland choices
Against Central Provisions, Street & Co is the more direct recommendation when its evening hours and smart-casual dress code fit the plan. Oun Lido's, Novare Res Bier Cafe, Blyth & Burrows, and Papi Portland are other Portland options to compare depending on the kind of night you want.
For trip planning beyond dinner, use the full Portland guides for hotels, bars, wineries, and experiences.
Planning details
- Location
- 33 Wharf St, Portland, ME 04101
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- streetandcompany.net
- Phone
- +12077750887
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Street & Co sits squarely in Portland’s Old Port, where cobblestones, brick warehouses and the smell of the harbor shape the room’s character. The dining space is organized around an open kitchen, and the restaurant’s temperament is product-focused and disciplined rather than showy. That clarity gives the place a quietly sophisticated edge: it feels serious about seafood without tipping into formality. The neighborhood’s concentrated dinner energy adds a lively undercurrent, so the overall experience balances urban waterfront grit with a refined, fish-forward kitchen that rewards diners who appreciate technique serving the ingredient.
Best For
Street & Co is best experienced at dinner, when the restaurant and the Old Port neighborhood are in full motion and the day-boat catch is freshest. The kitchen’s emphasis on seafood progression—lighter, brine-forward preparations moving toward richer finishes—makes it a smart pick for seafood lovers and for occasions that center on food: date nights and special evenings when you want a focused, memorable meal. The open kitchen keeps the service visible and engaging, so the room suits parties that enjoy an active dining atmosphere anchored by serious seafood cooking.
Ordering Tips
Let the menu’s progression guide you: begin with lighter, brine-forward dishes and move toward richer preparations as the meal develops. The restaurant highlights the day-boat catch, so pick items that showcase freshness and simple technique. Signature plates to consider include the Hummer Diavolo, Linguini with Clams, Grillade Bläckfisk and Countneck Mussels; these reflect the kitchen’s shellfish and pasta strengths and the larger arc from delicate to more robust flavors. Note that Portland’s fish-focused spots generally resist elaborate tasting formats, so build a sequential meal rather than expecting a multi-course parade.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, rustic, and energetic with a dynamic bistro atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Hummer Diavolo
- Linguini with Clams
- Grillade Bläckfisk
- Countneck Mussels
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 33 Wharf St, Portland, ME 04101
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if Street & Co does not fit
Try Central Provisions if the group wants New American cooking with a clearer culinary brief. Choose Oun Lido's when Cambodian-Chinese Fusion sounds more appealing than staying close to Wharf Street.
Restaurant context
How Street & Co compares in Portland
Choose Street & Co when the priority is an Old Port dinner that does not require over-planning. Compared with Central Provisions, it reads as the more flexible neighborhood dinner anchor, while Central Provisions is the clearer pick for diners specifically seeking New American cooking.
Oun Lido's is the better alternative when the group wants Cambodian-Chinese Fusion rather than a Wharf Street dinner setting. Papi Portland is also a sensible cross-shop if the brief is lively and casual, though the stronger decision point is whether the night should center on food or drinks.
For drinks-led evenings, Novare Res Bier Cafe and Blyth & Burrows are better first stops. Street & Co makes more sense when dinner itself needs to be the anchor and the group wants to stay in the Old Port.
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Compare Street & Co
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street & Co | Portland | , | No published awards |
| Novare Res Bier Cafe | Portland | , | No published awards |
| Oun Lido's | Portland | Cambodian-Chinese Fusion | 2024 Esquire Best New Restaurants · #15 |
| Papi Portland | Portland | , | No published awards |
| Blyth & Burrows | Portland | , | No published awards |
| Central Provisions | Portland | New American | 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Best Bars in Portland, Maine2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2026 James Beard Award Semifinalists2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #5332024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #1852023 OAD Gourmet Casual Dining in North America Ranked · #962023 OAD Casual in North America Highly RecommendedPearl Recommended Restaurants |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Street & Co?
For specific dishes and menu details, check the current menu or ask the restaurant directly before ordering. Street & Co is an evening option in Portland, with service beginning at 4:30 PM daily.
What should a first-timer know about Street & Co?
Treat Street & Co as a Portland dinner plan, not a lunch stop. Hours are 4:30–9 PM Sunday through Thursday and 4:30–9:30 PM on Friday and Saturday. The dress code is smart casual.
Does Street & Co handle dietary restrictions?
For dietary or allergy questions, contact Street & Co directly before visiting, and confirm what the kitchen can accommodate.
Is Street & Co good for a special occasion?
It can be, if your special occasion fits a Portland dinner plan with smart-casual dress and evening hours. If the occasion depends on seating, menu format, or price, confirm current arrangements directly with the venue.
What are alternatives to Street & Co in Portland?
Central Provisions, Novare Res Bier Cafe, Blyth & Burrows, Papi Portland, and Oun Lido's are other Portland options to compare. Street & Co is the pick to consider when its dinner hours and smart-casual dress code match your plans.
Is lunch or dinner better at Street & Co?
Dinner. Hours begin at 4:30 PM every day. If you need daytime flexibility, look elsewhere in Portland; if you want an evening plan, Street & Co fits that window.
What should I wear to Street & Co?
Wear smart casual attire. Polished but relaxed dinner wear is the safest choice.
