6. Flatbread Company
8.8
72 Commercial St, Portland, ME
Pizzeria · Downtown Portland · 60 tips and reviews
Valerie Beaulieu: The veggie (dairy free) is amazing. Caramelized onion, mushroom and olives = yum!
Bianca A: The vegan flatbread!👌🏽👌🏽 organic caramelized onions, mushroom, and kalamata olives plus herbs- add vegan cheese!
Emily: Great, inexpensive outdoor dining-right on the water! The pizzas were of a great variety and very tasty- The outdoor bar window is a great way to grab a drink while you wait!
8. Bard Coffee
9.1
185 Middle St (Exchange St.), Portland, ME
Coffee Shop · Downtown Portland · 108 tips and reviews
Christie-Lee McNally: Friendly staff, great coffee and the gelato is to die for!! Try a mixture of caramel sea salt/Chocolate Noir
Peter Boyce: Pour-over coffee, caramel cruller; great ambience
Max Brautigam: This place is superb. I recommend getting a bag of coffee for home, too!
10. Petite Jacqueline
8.1
190 State St (at Congress St), Portland, ME
French Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 22 tips and reviews
GourmetLive: Food blogger Jillian of From Away recommends Petite Jacqueline. "This eatery serves traditional bistro fare executed to perfection, including escargots, rabbit, salade niçoise, and crème caramel."
Dana Villmore: Incredible authentic French cuisine! Perfectly cooked meats and seafood. Perfect sized portions. Crepes were amazing!
Eater: The French bistro by husband and wife team Steve and Michelle Corry and their partner Liz Koenigsberg, who also own Portland’s Five-Fifty-Five, exudes modern Gallic charm. [Eater 18 Member]
14. Pai Men Miyake
8.9
188 State St (at Congress St), Portland, ME
Japanese Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 72 tips and reviews
National Car Rental: Do not miss the steamed pork buns here! The pork belly is braised and caramelized beautifully, topped with gouchujang mayo and sweet & spicy peppers with a pillowy bun - it simply cannot be beat!
Carla Jean: Great constantly rotating tap list (and sometimes tap takeovers) Order the pork buns. DO IT. Just... trust me.
Ben McPherson: The pork buns are a must have
15. Hot Suppa
9.2
703 Congress St, Portland, ME
Breakfast Spot · Parkside · 87 tips and reviews
Carmen N: Get caramelized onions and peppers on your home fries, yum.
Jason Pickens: The Cajun Bloody Mary is very good and has a heckuva kick. Garlic baked grits are the best.
Portland Old Port: Add bacon to the fried green tomato Benedict, it's only about a dollar more and adds a little bacon-y goodness to this unique brunch.