10 Best Restaurants in Portland, ME
Looking for your next favorite meal in Portland? Our BR Score™ ranks the top restaurants by food, service, and value – so you always eat well.
BR ranked best restaurant in Portland, ME: Modern oyster bar known for brown-butter lobster rolls, creative shellfish, and playful communal setting in Old Port.
Hip spot for globally inspired small plates—lobster rolls, crudos, and shareables in a renovated Old Port townhouse.
Famous for open-hearth cooking—seafood, meats, and vegetables cooked over fire in a seasonal, ingredient-driven menu.
Cozy comfort-food joint famous for twice-fried Belgian fries, poutine elevated with duck-fat caramel milkshakes.
Bold pan-Asian flavors—from lobster toast to khao soi—in a bright, casual dining room with creative cocktails.
House-smoked Texas-style BBQ meets Southwest-Mex fusion—brisket, ribs, tacos & craft cocktails in a bright, rustic space.
Elegant seafood restaurant on the water—fresh catch, oysters, shellfish platters, and wood-fired dishes with a view.
Cozy vegetarian Thai spot serving creative curries, dumplings and kid-friendly dishes in a lively Arts District venue.
Comfort brunch spot offering fried chicken & waffles, biscuits, and Southern breakfasts in a cozy downtown space.
Lively bar with 70 draft beers, burgers, wings and a fun, casual atmosphere perfect for groups and beer lovers.