Guidebook for South Portland
Drinks & Nightlife
SPACE
534-538 Congress StGreat shows and exhibits in the annex gallery space next door.
Novare Res Bier Cafe
4 Canal PlazaAmazing beer selection
You may not know what happened after a few drinks from the Jewel Box. Artist owned, partially funded by a Kickstarter campaign, the space is warm and welcoming. Mural by Beth Kleene. Craft cocktail from an ever-changing menu.
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The Jewel Box
644 Congress StYou may not know what happened after a few drinks from the Jewel Box. Artist owned, partially funded by a Kickstarter campaign, the space is warm and welcoming. Mural by Beth Kleene. Craft cocktail from an ever-changing menu.
Rising Tide Brewing Company
103 Fox StCheck out Bissell Brothers brewery and tasting room. Next door is a fried chicken place and a wine tasting place. Out of the way spot that is fun and newly developing.
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Thompsons Point
Thompsons PointCheck out Bissell Brothers brewery and tasting room. Next door is a fried chicken place and a wine tasting place. Out of the way spot that is fun and newly developing.
Food Scene
Have drinks at the bar, have apps in the lounge, or a memorable dinner. Rustic fine dining with the freshest ingredients from Maine farmers, fisherman, foragers and cheese makers. Most of the Maine foods are organically grown or harvested wild in season. Reservations for dining are needed. Drop ins for the bar and lounge may have a wait but would be worth it.
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Fore Street
Fore StreetHave drinks at the bar, have apps in the lounge, or a memorable dinner. Rustic fine dining with the freshest ingredients from Maine farmers, fisherman, foragers and cheese makers. Most of the Maine foods are organically grown or harvested wild in season. Reservations for dining are needed. Drop ins for the bar and lounge may have a wait but would be worth it.
Locally made ice cream right down the street from Willard Beach.
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Willard Scoops
429 Preble StLocally made ice cream right down the street from Willard Beach.
Foodie heaven for oysters, brown butter lobster roll— pristine shellfish and a modern take on classic New England fare. (reservations
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Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StFoodie heaven for oysters, brown butter lobster roll— pristine shellfish and a modern take on classic New England fare. (reservations
For fried food with a killer view of the Atlantic.
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The Lobster Shack at Two Lights
225 Two Lights RdFor fried food with a killer view of the Atlantic.
Kettle Cove Creamery and Shack
2 Bowery Beach RdIce cream!
Incredible coffee, desserts, breakfast biscuits, focaccia sandwiches, hipster spot.
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The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring StIncredible coffee, desserts, breakfast biscuits, focaccia sandwiches, hipster spot.
Famous bakery— morning buns, scones, bread, coffee. Not to be missed.
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Standard Baking Co
75 Commercial StFamous bakery— morning buns, scones, bread, coffee. Not to be missed.
My hometown's lobster spot— the best place for lobster and steamers I know of. It is definitely a hike to get there from South Portland (take Route 1 to Biddeford then down Route 9) about 40 minutes south. But worth it. I always go early to get there at 4:30 p.m. for dinner so you are sure to get an early seating. Otherwise there will likely be a line. Classic spot. Head to Cape Porpoise Pier before or after.
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Nunan's Lobster Hut
9 Mills RdMy hometown's lobster spot— the best place for lobster and steamers I know of. It is definitely a hike to get there from South Portland (take Route 1 to Biddeford then down Route 9) about 40 minutes south. But worth it. I always go early to get there at 4:30 p.m. for dinner so you are sure to get an early seating. Otherwise there will likely be a line. Classic spot. Head to Cape Porpoise Pier before or after.
Pizza in a spot where time has stood still (70's?). My favorite non-bougie pizza. Individual pies. Get a small root beer and ask for them to use "the old oven" so you'll seem like you have been going there for years.
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Pizza By Alex
93 Alfred StPizza in a spot where time has stood still (70's?). My favorite non-bougie pizza. Individual pies. Get a small root beer and ask for them to use "the old oven" so you'll seem like you have been going there for years.
Old school diner with new school food— features a long counter where chefs Greg Mitchell and Chad Conley are putting their heart and soul into every plate. Try the challah french toast drowned in Maine maple syrup with a brûléed grapefruit on the side. (there may be a wait especially for larger groups since this is a very small diner)
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Palace Diner
18 Franklin StOld school diner with new school food— features a long counter where chefs Greg Mitchell and Chad Conley are putting their heart and soul into every plate. Try the challah french toast drowned in Maine maple syrup with a brûléed grapefruit on the side. (there may be a wait especially for larger groups since this is a very small diner)
From the Eventide guys— strange/unexpected yummy noodle dishes. Great drinks.
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The Honey Paw
78 Middle StFrom the Eventide guys— strange/unexpected yummy noodle dishes. Great drinks.
Sushi, pork buns, and the brussel sprouts are my favorites. Japanese ramen and soba noodle soups in a laid-back State Street storefront.
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Pai Men Miyake
188 State StSushi, pork buns, and the brussel sprouts are my favorites. Japanese ramen and soba noodle soups in a laid-back State Street storefront.
Parks & Nature
Famous Portland Headlight— classic lighthouse and amazing views of Casco Bay. Great place for picnics, kite flying, swimming, walking.
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Iphakamisa yeFort Williams
1000 Shore RdFamous Portland Headlight— classic lighthouse and amazing views of Casco Bay. Great place for picnics, kite flying, swimming, walking.
Incredible picnic spots on the rocky coastline. Great walking spot.
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Two Lights State Park
7 Tower DrIncredible picnic spots on the rocky coastline. Great walking spot.
Willard Beach
Little local beach with quant fish shack, views of islands.
Beach and State Park— convenient with lots of parking, great place for swimming, picnic spots (with grills). Great place to spend the day at the beach.
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IState Park yase-Crescent Beach
109 Bowery Beach RdBeach and State Park— convenient with lots of parking, great place for swimming, picnic spots (with grills). Great place to spend the day at the beach.
Beach and State Park— lovely beach (limited parking but you'll be fine if you get there early). Great swimming and boogie boarding spot.
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Scarborough Beach
Black Point RdBeach and State Park— lovely beach (limited parking but you'll be fine if you get there early). Great swimming and boogie boarding spot.
Higgins Beach
Surfer beach
Great views of Portland, a good walk from the house. Kite flying picnic spot.
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Bug Light Park
Great views of Portland, a good walk from the house. Kite flying picnic spot.
Running/walking trail— 3.5 miles around Back Cove. Urban with beautiful views of the cove. Skip over to East End walking trail for a longer walk.
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Back Cove Trail
Back Cove TrailRunning/walking trail— 3.5 miles around Back Cove. Urban with beautiful views of the cove. Skip over to East End walking trail for a longer walk.
Great nature walk around this little island. Go around twice if you need more exercise or picnic on one of the little beaches here.
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Mackworth Island State Park
U.S. 1Great nature walk around this little island. Go around twice if you need more exercise or picnic on one of the little beaches here.
Sightseeing
Take a cruise on one of the Casco Bay ferries— head to Peaks Island for a bike ride or one of the mailboat or sunset runs to soak in the salt air.
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Casco Bay Lines station
Take a cruise on one of the Casco Bay ferries— head to Peaks Island for a bike ride or one of the mailboat or sunset runs to soak in the salt air.
Shopping
A concept shop with a focus on women's contemporary clothing, accessories & special objects. Apiece Apart, Ace & Jig, Base Range, Building Block, Black Crane— my favorite drool over them labels.
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JUDITH
131 Middle StA concept shop with a focus on women's contemporary clothing, accessories & special objects. Apiece Apart, Ace & Jig, Base Range, Building Block, Black Crane— my favorite drool over them labels.
Tailored store of men’s and women’s clothing— classic styles. With Maine's Swans Island weavers, handcrafted penny loafers from Lewiston-based Rancourt, and jewelry by Portland designer Cat Bates.
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Portland Dry Goods
235 Commercial StTailored store of men’s and women’s clothing— classic styles. With Maine's Swans Island weavers, handcrafted penny loafers from Lewiston-based Rancourt, and jewelry by Portland designer Cat Bates.
Essentials
Supermarket with the best view and all the basics. And Pharmacy.
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Hannaford Supermarket
295 Forest AveSupermarket with the best view and all the basics. And Pharmacy.
Arts & Culture
Engine
205 Main St