Portland’s Arts District (and Beyond)
Food Scene
Portland has nearly 400 restaurants, with most in walking distance from the apartment location in the Art's District.
Great Mexican with good tequila and good service. A one-minute walk. 548 Congress Street.
32 locals recommend
Taco Escobarr
548 Congress StGreat Mexican with good tequila and good service. A one-minute walk. 548 Congress Street.
Dine and dance- Delicious, authentic Cantonese food for dining in or takeout. 2 minute walk. 575 Congress Street.
102 locals recommend
Empire
575 Congress StDine and dance- Delicious, authentic Cantonese food for dining in or takeout. 2 minute walk. 575 Congress Street.
Creative American fare, cocktails and craft beer in a cool space- huge bar with a few TVs for sports lovers. They serve the best French fries in Portland! 1 minute walk. 551 Congress Street.
53 locals recommend
Nosh Kitchen Bar
551 Congress StCreative American fare, cocktails and craft beer in a cool space- huge bar with a few TVs for sports lovers. They serve the best French fries in Portland! 1 minute walk. 551 Congress Street.
A fun place to be with a bar/lounge area for people watching, cocktails and dining (with an outside summer dining area), and great food. A three-minute walk. 22 Monument Square.
22 locals recommend
David's Restaurant
22 Monument SqA fun place to be with a bar/lounge area for people watching, cocktails and dining (with an outside summer dining area), and great food. A three-minute walk. 22 Monument Square.
Perfect for lobster and water views. This is a favorite of locals and a real boat that has been converted to a nautical themed floating restaurant with a talented chef and a large bar with amazing views. A 10 minute walk, or park in their lot and have your ticket validated for free parking. 25 Long Wharf.
101 locals recommend
DiMillo's On The Water
25 Long WharfPerfect for lobster and water views. This is a favorite of locals and a real boat that has been converted to a nautical themed floating restaurant with a talented chef and a large bar with amazing views. A 10 minute walk, or park in their lot and have your ticket validated for free parking. 25 Long Wharf.
Chef-owned, high-end authentic Italian. On the waterfront with a large bar, knowledgeable staff, and authentic Italian food. A 15 minute walk. 100 Commercial Street.
22 locals recommend
Solo Italiano
100 Commercial StChef-owned, high-end authentic Italian. On the waterfront with a large bar, knowledgeable staff, and authentic Italian food. A 15 minute walk. 100 Commercial Street.
Raw bar, lobster rolls, cocktails and more in a cool space with friendly staff. A 10 minute walk. 86 Middle Street.
271 locals recommend
Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StRaw bar, lobster rolls, cocktails and more in a cool space with friendly staff. A 10 minute walk. 86 Middle Street.
Voted New England’s best lobster roll! 10 minute walk. 104 Exchange Street.
61 locals recommend
The Highroller Lobster Co
104 Exchange StVoted New England’s best lobster roll! 10 minute walk. 104 Exchange Street.
Great food, amazing atmosphere and pleasant, professional service. 15 minute walk. 10 Dana Street.
19 locals recommend
ViA VECCHiA
10 Dana StreetGreat food, amazing atmosphere and pleasant, professional service. 15 minute walk. 10 Dana Street.
Little Tap House offers a seasonally-inspired dinner menu with farm-fresh eats and 14 Maine craft beers on tap. 7 minute walk. 106 High Street.
28 locals recommend
Little Tap House
106 High StLittle Tap House offers a seasonally-inspired dinner menu with farm-fresh eats and 14 Maine craft beers on tap. 7 minute walk. 106 High Street.
Delicious creative mediterranean style farm to table cuisine. Executive Chef Matt Ginn has won Chopped three times! Chef's tasting menu available. 7 minute walk. 443 Fore Street.
28 locals recommend
Evo Kitchen + Bar
443 Fore StDelicious creative mediterranean style farm to table cuisine. Executive Chef Matt Ginn has won Chopped three times! Chef's tasting menu available. 7 minute walk. 443 Fore Street.
Award winning pasta, seafood and meat. Limited outdoor seating, spacious dining room and large bar. 3 minute walk. 85 Free Street.
14 locals recommend
Leeward
85 Free StAward winning pasta, seafood and meat. Limited outdoor seating, spacious dining room and large bar. 3 minute walk. 85 Free Street.
Classic diner food for breakfast and lunch. Cash only. 1 minute walk. 47 Oak Street.
19 locals recommend
Marcy's Diner
47 Oak StClassic diner food for breakfast and lunch. Cash only. 1 minute walk. 47 Oak Street.
Bistro for pan-Asian vegetarian fare, from panang curry with tempeh to noodles with vegan soy meat. 2 minute walk. 608 Congress Street.
83 locals recommend
Green Elephant
608 Congress StBistro for pan-Asian vegetarian fare, from panang curry with tempeh to noodles with vegan soy meat. 2 minute walk. 608 Congress Street.
C2- Congress Squared Restaurant
157 High StAll day dining including breakfast. 2 minute walk. 157 High Street.
Late-night eatery & bar specializes in Thai street food, including meat & veggie skewers. 5 minute walk. 671 Congress Street.
146 locals recommend
Boda
671 Congress StLate-night eatery & bar specializes in Thai street food, including meat & veggie skewers. 5 minute walk. 671 Congress Street.
Classic Eritrean stews & breads and wine, beer & coffee in a relaxed setting. Vegan dishes offered. 1 minute walk. 51 Oak Street.
7 locals recommend
Asmara Restaurant
51 Oak StClassic Eritrean stews & breads and wine, beer & coffee in a relaxed setting. Vegan dishes offered. 1 minute walk. 51 Oak Street.
Ever-changing dinner menu influenced by Southern California and New York City. Global inspiration highlights the bounty of Maine’s farmers and fishers. Plates are meant to be shared and the masa is milled in house. 1 minute walk. 547 Congress Street.
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Ever-changing dinner menu influenced by Southern California and New York City. Global inspiration highlights the bounty of Maine’s farmers and fishers. Plates are meant to be shared and the masa is milled in house. 1 minute walk. 547 Congress Street.
Lobster, Seafood, Land-food, and Raw Bar in an elegant setting on the Maine Wharf, on Portland's Historic Waterfront.
138 locals recommend
Scales
68 Commercial StLobster, Seafood, Land-food, and Raw Bar in an elegant setting on the Maine Wharf, on Portland's Historic Waterfront.
A waterfront farm to table restaurant that pays homage to Maine’s best ingredients. Prix fixe menu. 25-minute walk
Twelve
A waterfront farm to table restaurant that pays homage to Maine’s best ingredients. Prix fixe menu. 25-minute walk
Sightseeing
Peak's Island is definitely worth visiting. Rent bikes or a golf cart and check out the military forts and beaches. 56 Commercial Street.
11 locals recommend
Casco Bay Ferry
Peak's Island is definitely worth visiting. Rent bikes or a golf cart and check out the military forts and beaches. 56 Commercial Street.
See the beautiful Maine coast at Ferry Beach State Park. A 15-20 minute drive. 95 Bayview Road, Saco.
35 locals recommend
Ferry Beach State Park
95 Bayview RdSee the beautiful Maine coast at Ferry Beach State Park. A 15-20 minute drive. 95 Bayview Road, Saco.
Cruise beautiful Casco Bay on a lobster boat and participate in hauling traps and catching lobsters. 170 Commercial Street.
40 locals recommend
Lucky Catch Cruises
170 Commercial StCruise beautiful Casco Bay on a lobster boat and participate in hauling traps and catching lobsters. 170 Commercial Street.
Sail Casco Bay aboard the beautiful Wendameen. 56 Commercial Street.
31 locals recommend
Portland Schooner Co.
Maine State PierSail Casco Bay aboard the beautiful Wendameen. 56 Commercial Street.
Portland Trails
38 Commercial St
Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern PromenadeFort Williams Park is a 90-acre park encompassing numerous historical sites including the Portland Head Light. Situated on the spectacular shores of Cape Elizabeth. 20 minute drive. 1000 Shore Road, Cape Elizabeth.
229 locals recommend
Fort Williams Park
1000 Shore RdFort Williams Park is a 90-acre park encompassing numerous historical sites including the Portland Head Light. Situated on the spectacular shores of Cape Elizabeth. 20 minute drive. 1000 Shore Road, Cape Elizabeth.
Scenic train rides on a two foot gauge railroad. 49 Thames Street.
31 locals recommend
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum
49 Thames StScenic train rides on a two foot gauge railroad. 49 Thames Street.
An immersive way to see and learn about Maine’s African American history is to follow the Portland Freedom Trail, which wends through downtown Portland for about two miles through downtown Portland.
Portland Freedom Trail, Eastman House Marker
An immersive way to see and learn about Maine’s African American history is to follow the Portland Freedom Trail, which wends through downtown Portland for about two miles through downtown Portland.
Breweries
The bar features an extensive selection of Oxbow and guest brewery drafts and bottles, as well as an eclectic selection of wine and Amaro. The venue is utilized for a plethora of art shows and community events. 30 minute walk. 49 Washington Avenue.
106 locals recommend
Oxbow Blending & Bottling
49 Washington AveThe bar features an extensive selection of Oxbow and guest brewery drafts and bottles, as well as an eclectic selection of wine and Amaro. The venue is utilized for a plethora of art shows and community events. 30 minute walk. 49 Washington Avenue.
A 10 barrel brewery, situated in one of Portland's brewery hot spots. 20 minute walk. 115 Fox Street.
70 locals recommend
Austin Street Brewery
115 Fox StA 10 barrel brewery, situated in one of Portland's brewery hot spots. 20 minute walk. 115 Fox Street.
Artisanal craft brewery offering beer in an airy tasting room, plus live music, food trucks & tours. 20 minute walk. 103 Fox Street.
137 locals recommend
Rising Tide Brewing Company
103 Fox StArtisanal craft brewery offering beer in an airy tasting room, plus live music, food trucks & tours. 20 minute walk. 103 Fox Street.
Local craft brewery featuring a bustling warehouselike taproom with indoor & outdoor seating. 10 minute drive. 21 Resurgam Place.
102 locals recommend
Bissell Brothers
38 Resurgam PlLocal craft brewery featuring a bustling warehouselike taproom with indoor & outdoor seating. 10 minute drive. 21 Resurgam Place.
Belgian-style beer maker with rustic-industrial decor featuring a taproom & food options. 15 minute drive. 50 Industrial Way.
155 locals recommend
Allagash Brewing Company
50 Industrial WayBelgian-style beer maker with rustic-industrial decor featuring a taproom & food options. 15 minute drive. 50 Industrial Way.
Small-batched spirits and craft beers brewed on site. The menu features a range of food, cocktails, and beers inspired by the season, utilizing local and fresh ingredients whenever possible. 10 minute walk. 82 Hanover Street.
Batson River Brewing & Distilling
Small-batched spirits and craft beers brewed on site. The menu features a range of food, cocktails, and beers inspired by the season, utilizing local and fresh ingredients whenever possible. 10 minute walk. 82 Hanover Street.
The all-inclusive tours and experiences provide guests a behind-the-scenes look at Maine’s craft breweries, distilleries, wineries, and more. 320 Fore Street.
42 locals recommend
The Maine Brew Bus
320 Commercial StThe all-inclusive tours and experiences provide guests a behind-the-scenes look at Maine’s craft breweries, distilleries, wineries, and more. 320 Fore Street.
Neighborhoods
Cobblestone streets, unique shops, restaurants, and nightlife along the working waterfront.
223 locals recommend
Old Port
Cobblestone streets, unique shops, restaurants, and nightlife along the working waterfront.
An historic neighborhood with stately mansions on tree-lined streets with lovely sunset views from the Promenade. A 15 minute walk from the Arts District.
21 locals recommend
West End
An historic neighborhood with stately mansions on tree-lined streets with lovely sunset views from the Promenade. A 15 minute walk from the Arts District.
Coffee
Local coffee shops
Really good coffee and espresso made with wood roasted beans. 2 minute walk. 567 Congress Street.
45 locals recommend
Speckled Ax
567 Congress StReally good coffee and espresso made with wood roasted beans. 2 minute walk. 567 Congress Street.
The Holy Donut is a family-owned business and choice destination for gourmet donuts, coffee, and positive vibes. the donuts are made with Maine potato flour. 10 minute walk. 195 Park Avenue.
219 locals recommend
The Holy Donut
194 Park AveThe Holy Donut is a family-owned business and choice destination for gourmet donuts, coffee, and positive vibes. the donuts are made with Maine potato flour. 10 minute walk. 195 Park Avenue.
Only the highest quality green arabica coffee beans from around the world, with a special emphasis on sustainably grown and ethically harvested varietals. 5 minute walk. 2 Free street.
35 locals recommend
Arabica Coffee House
2 Free StOnly the highest quality green arabica coffee beans from around the world, with a special emphasis on sustainably grown and ethically harvested varietals. 5 minute walk. 2 Free street.
Offering a rotating list of single-origin coffees and seasonal blends and delicious baked goods. 10 minute walk. 742 Congress Street.
157 locals recommend
Tandem Coffee and Bakery
742 Congress StOffering a rotating list of single-origin coffees and seasonal blends and delicious baked goods. 10 minute walk. 742 Congress Street.
Music
Live music venues
Local and national live music acts. 2 minute walk. 609 Congress Street.
116 locals recommend
State Theater
609 Congress StLocal and national live music acts. 2 minute walk. 609 Congress Street.
A small, fun place to see local bands. 10 minute walk. 25 Temple Street.
46 locals recommend
Portland House of Music and Events (HOME)
25 Temple StA small, fun place to see local bands. 10 minute walk. 25 Temple Street.
Small plates, drinks and live blues, jazz and folk in an intimate inviting atmosphere. A 5 minute walk. 650 Congress Street.
71 locals recommend
Blue
650 Congress StSmall plates, drinks and live blues, jazz and folk in an intimate inviting atmosphere. A 5 minute walk. 650 Congress Street.
Riverside venue for summer concerts, winter ice skating & festivals with nearby concessions. Sunset Thursdays all summer with food trucks and music. 10 minute drive.
28 locals recommend
Thompson Point
Thompsons PointRiverside venue for summer concerts, winter ice skating & festivals with nearby concessions. Sunset Thursdays all summer with food trucks and music. 10 minute drive.
Museums
With an extensive collection and nationally renowned exhibitions, the PMA is the cultural heart of Portland. It is the largest and oldest public art institution in Maine. A 5 minute walk. 7 Congress Square.
412 locals recommend
Portland Museum of Art
7 Congress SqWith an extensive collection and nationally renowned exhibitions, the PMA is the cultural heart of Portland. It is the largest and oldest public art institution in Maine. A 5 minute walk. 7 Congress Square.
Part of Maine Historical Society, this historic home is where famed 19th-century poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow lived as a boy. 5 minute walk. 489 Congress Street.
76 locals recommend
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress StPart of Maine Historical Society, this historic home is where famed 19th-century poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow lived as a boy. 5 minute walk. 489 Congress Street.