Christine & Drew
Things To Do
Restaurants
DUCKFAT Get the fries! Or, if there's a long wait, head over to Oxbow Blending and Bottling and get the same fries there. EVENTIDE Delicious oysters, seafood, and cocktails SCALES Fresh seafood, the site of our first Portland date, and you can make reservations here (unlike many other Portland restaurants). OTTO PIZZA Because you can never go wrong with good pizza in Christine's opinion.
Breweries
East Bayside: A short walk from the waterfront, you’ll find a bunch of breweries all very close by to one another: RISING TIDE, AUSTIN STREET, LONE PINE, GOODFIRE, OXBOW, and more. A few will have food trucks parked, as well. Industrial Way: A short drive outside of town, this area is host to many of Portland's best breweries all steps from each other: ALLAGASH, AUSTIN STREET, FOUNDATION, BATTERY STEELE, and DEFINITIVE Thompsons point (short drive): BISSELL BROTHERS
Breakfast
HOT SUPPA Best brunch in town. But go early! BECKY'S DINER Classic Maine Diner KATIE MADE BAKERY One of Drew's favorite spots for a breakfast sandwich and coffee. Lots of great coffee shops in the area as well!
Lobster Rolls
PORTLAND LOBSTER CO Traditional picnic table type place right on the pier. Very Portland. LUKE'S LOBSTER Awesome spot also on the pier. A bit more hip. Great cocktails. Amazing views. HIGHROLLER LOBSTER CO BITE INTO MAINE At Fort Williams Park or Allagash Brewery
Bars
PORTLAND HUNT AND ALPINE CLUB Great cocktails, fun atmosphere LINCOLNS Speakeasy, all drinks $5, cash only (good luck trying to find it!) THREE DOLLAR DEWEYS Nothing fancy, but that's why we love it! MUNJOY HILL TAVERN A great dive. We spent a few late nights here on our first trip as a couple to Portland.
Maine Coast
For beautiful views of the Maine coast, visit: PORTLAND HEAD LIGHT FORT WILLIAMS PARK TWO LIGHTS STATE PARK
Beaches
All within about 20 minutes (driving) of downtown Portland: WILLARD SCARBOROUGH HIGGINS CRESCENT BEACH STATE PARK