Portland

Caiola's

Pine st. small rustic restaurant with an ever changing rural european style menu. fantastic wine and food, a favorite for local foodies.

Old Port Sea Grill and Raw bar

Fresh seafood, simply prepared and one of the largest raw oyster selections in the area

51 Wharf Restaurant & Ultra Lounge

51 wharf street, phone: +1 207 774-1151, (http://www.51wharf.com). right on wharf street, this restaurant and ultra lounge is the newest high end place in the old port. 51 is a modern restaurant with a contemporary, yet uncomplicated approach to food. with a cozy fireplace for the winter and a open air bar and deck in the summer, this place is the new place to be. 51 wharf describes their bar as "51's sleek and sexy first floor bar is perfect for wine, cocktails, a bite from the bar menu and to people watch! the cozy lounge area with leather furniture is inviting to all. 51 is perfect to enjoy dinner, a quick snack at bar, or share a romantic bottle of wine in the lounge."

Becky's Diner

390 commercial st, a fixture of the working waterfront. becky's is a well loved greasy spoon that starts serving breakfast a 4am. fisherman and other waterfront workers start their early days here. on the weekends you can also find many people ending their nights with pancakes and famous homefries. bumper stickers can be seen all over town reading, "becky's diner -- nothing finah".

Flatbread Co.

72 commercial st, +1 207 772-8777, (http://www.flatbreadcompa...). right on the water with one of the best views of portland harbor and casco bay in town, a fun and funky staff that toss your pie in a wood-fired clay oven. flatbread is a great place to go for a fun night out in the old port and also family friendly. it offers organic food and many vegetarian and vegan offerings.

Fore Street Restaurant

288 fore st, +1 207 775-2717, (http://www.forestreet.biz). this place is reserved weeks and sometimes months in advance. but, you can get in just about any night if you arrive at opening about 5pm and get on the list for their open seating. it is worth it. start looking for it early, some people drive past this place three or four times before finding it and ask where it is when they are right in front of it. very small sign. it's located on the south side of fore street between franklin and pearl streets, and is to the right of the bangor savings bank / baker newman noyes building. if you see the private garage on the first floor of the bank building, you'll notice a staircase to the right, and then a one-story building that doesn't remind you of a restaurant.

Ribollita

41 middle st, +1 207 774-2972, excellent italian food. fresh pasta, creative specials and the best mussels in portland!

Sebago Brewing Company

164 middle st, +1 207 775-2337, (http://www.sebagobrewing.com). this brew pub offers 7 unique brews on tap and a wide variety of entrees. there is an upstairs for a more social dining atmosphere and a downstairs for a quieter environment.

Susan's Fish and Chips

1135 forest ave, +1 207 878-3240. known for its large portions, freshness, and those reasonable prices.

Gilbert's Chowder House

92 commercial st, +1 207 871-5636. old port district. taste great new england clam chowder here.

Fuji

29 exchange st, +1 207 773-2900, (http://www.fujimaine.com). offering a sushi bar, and hibachi tables, the japanese cuisine here is delicious. the hibachi tables are a great dining experience, but only open for dinner hours, and the wait can become long.

The Front Room Restaurant & Bar

73 congress st, +1 207 773-3366, (http://www.thefrontroomre...). a neighborhood restaurant started in the first floor of an apartment building on munjoy hill near the eastern prom, chef harding lee smith's restaurant is getting an excellent reputation off the hill as well. excellent food for a good price, with a small bar available. the kitchen is in plain view from the seating area, and that's just the way the owner likes it. weekend evenings will involve a wait, and the waiting area is rather limited.

Walter's

2 portland sq, +1 207 871-9258, (http://www.walterscafe.com). located in the old port since the summer of 1989, walter's has an eclectic selection of international fare that features bright menu ideas and creative dishes that fuse asian, caribbean, mediterranean, and local influences with an emphasis on pasta and fresh fish. whenever possible, walter's uses local purveyors for produce, meats and seafood. walter's has a nice wine list, spanning the world from napa, south america, france and italy to the land down under. they also have spectacularly unique martini offerings, including the pear, made with fresh pear puree."

Arabica

Free st. chess can be played here. coffee, biscotti.

Bill's Pizza

Old port. also has sandwiches. can be pricey though.

Benkay

2 india st, +1 207 773-5555, (http://www.sushiman.com/). classic sushi bar on the waterfront.

Local 188

685 congress st, (http://www.local188.com/). bohemian elegance with locally produced food and a great wine list.

Oh-No Cafe

87 brackett st. specializing in boutique breakfast sandwiches.

Korea House

Authentic Korean cuisine.

Wild Burrito

Their food is good, very reasonable prices

J's Oyster

Morning in Paris

Stavros

Great pizza for an affordable price.

Little Caesars

5 and change gets ya a hot pizza