25 Essential Portland Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Portland.
Evo Kitchen + Bar
Maine
an everyday essential restaurant address in Portland, pairing editorial magnetism with a Beam Score of 85.1.
Banh Appetit
Maine
an everyday essential table known for disciplined vietnamese restaurant cooking, strong local gravity, and Beam Score momentum at 83.5.
Paella Seafood
Maine
an everyday essential favorite for readers tracking Portland's most persuasive seafood restaurant rooms, anchored by a Beam Score of 83.2.
Isa Bistro
Portland, Maine
4.8 stars from 548 reviews for this bistro address in Portland.
Quiero Cafe
Portland, Maine
4.7 stars from 655 reviews for this latin american restaurant address in Portland.
Saeng Thai House
Portland, Maine
4.6 stars from 469 reviews for this thai restaurant address in Portland.
Bird & Co.
Portland, Maine
4.6 stars from 739 reviews for this taco restaurant address in Portland.
Izakaya Minato
Portland, Maine
4.8 stars from 556 reviews for this japanese restaurant address in Portland.
CRUNCHY POKÉ
Portland, Maine
4.8 stars from 607 reviews for this japanese restaurant address in Portland.
Crispy Gai
Portland, Maine
4.6 stars from 641 reviews for this thai restaurant address in Portland.
Scales
Portland, Maine
4.6 stars from 2,014 reviews for this seafood restaurant address in Portland.
Falafel Mafia Food Truck
Portland, Maine
5.0 stars from 44 reviews for this fast food restaurant address in Portland.
Chaval
Portland, Maine
4.6 stars from 749 reviews for this restaurant address in Portland.
Tomaso's Canteen
Portland, Maine
4.6 stars from 867 reviews for this bar & grill address in Portland.
CBG
Portland, Maine
4.7 stars from 507 reviews for this bar & grill address in Portland.
The Thirsty Pig
Portland, Maine
4.4 stars from 1,090 reviews for this american restaurant address in Portland.
Cargo Pizza Company
Portland, Maine
4.8 stars from 132 reviews for this pizza restaurant address in Portland.
Pizza Villa
Portland, Maine
4.4 stars from 469 reviews for this pizza restaurant address in Portland.
Becky's Diner
Portland, Maine
4.6 stars from 5,393 reviews for this diner address in Portland.
Little Tap House
Portland, Maine
4.5 stars from 643 reviews for this restaurant address in Portland.
Gilberts Chowder House
Portland, Maine
4.5 stars from 2,636 reviews for this restaurant address in Portland.
Benkay Japanese Restaurant And Sushi Bar
Portland, Maine
4.6 stars from 716 reviews for this japanese restaurant address in Portland.
Amato's Sandwich Shop
Portland, Maine
4.4 stars from 594 reviews for this restaurant address in Portland.
Miyake
Portland, Maine
4.7 stars from 483 reviews for this japanese restaurant address in Portland.
Market Street Eats
Portland, Maine
4.8 stars from 358 reviews for this sandwich shop address in Portland.