Katrina’s guidebook for Portland area
Good food nearby
Here are some places right near the house (walking distance!).
This is a small market that also sells pizza, subs, sandwiches. It is right around the corner!
Anania's Washington Ave/East Deering
606 Washington AveThis is a small market that also sells pizza, subs, sandwiches. It is right around the corner!
The best Thai Food in town! Order take out and eat on the back deck at our house!
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Veranda Thai Cuisine
9 Veranda StThe best Thai Food in town! Order take out and eat on the back deck at our house!
Right across the street from Veranda Thai, this is a noodle house. Also delicious!
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Veranda Noodle Bar
14 Veranda StRight across the street from Veranda Thai, this is a noodle house. Also delicious!
Beals Old Fashioned Ice Cream
18 Veranda StDelicious homemade ice cream!
Otherside Diner
500 Washington AveDiner right near the house!
Forage Market
123 Washington AveDelicious homemade sourdough bagels
A fun and funky restaurant serving up a variety of dishes!
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Silly's
68 Washington AveA fun and funky restaurant serving up a variety of dishes!
Tipo Restaurant
182 Ocean AveDelicious Italian cuisine!
Local Oysters! Opened by Island Creek
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The Shop by Island Creek Oysters
123 Washington AveLocal Oysters! Opened by Island Creek
A&C GROCERY
131 Washington AveMarket with Local foods
Izakaya Minato
54 Washington AveSmall plate Japanese food
Blue Spoon
5 Congress StOne of our favorite restaurants! Same owners as The Corner Room, The Grill Room and Boone's.
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The Front Room
73 Congress StOne of our favorite restaurants! Same owners as The Corner Room, The Grill Room and Boone's.
Monte's Fine Foods
788 Washington AveItalian market close by
Cong Tu Bot
57 Washington AveMonte's Fine Foods
788 Washington AveBreweries that are close by
These are some of Portland's best microbreweries near the house!
Lone Pine Brewing Company
219 Anderson StRising Tide Brewing Company
103 Fox StUrban Farm Fermentory
200 Anderson StMaine Craft Distilling
123 Washington AveOxbow Blending & Bottling
49 Washington AveShipyard Brewing Company
86 Newbury StGoodfire Brewing Co.
219 Anderson StSebago Brewing Company Brewpub
211 Fore StAustin Street Brewery
115 Fox StNearby coffee shops and small local markets
Grab some coffee nearby or grab some sandwiches from a market serving up local foods
Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine StStandard Baking Co
75 Commercial StBest bakery around!
Tandem Coffee Roasters
122 Anderson StSee the roasting in action
Coffee By Design
43 Washington AveHilltop Coffee Shop
100 Congress StA&C GROCERY
131 Washington AveRose Foods
428 Forest AveThe West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring StGreat breakfast biscuits!
Parks and green spaces to visit near the house
Here are some parks and walking trails that are worth the visit!
This is a beach near the house, great in the morning as it faces sunrise.
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East End Beach
Eastern Promenade TrailThis is a beach near the house, great in the morning as it faces sunrise.
Great running/walking loop right near the house that goes in a circle around back cove (3.2 miles around).
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Back Cove Trail
Back Cove TrailGreat running/walking loop right near the house that goes in a circle around back cove (3.2 miles around).
This park has a playground, tennis courts, basketball courts and open green spaces. It is a 2 minute walk from the house and back cove walking trail can be reached through this park.
Edward Payson Park
This park has a playground, tennis courts, basketball courts and open green spaces. It is a 2 minute walk from the house and back cove walking trail can be reached through this park.
Playground at Payson park, 2 minute walk from house.
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Payson Park Playground
Playground at Payson park, 2 minute walk from house.
This park has a playground, farmers market on Saturday mornings, tennis courts, a splash pad, volley ball courts and lots of open green spaces!
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Deering Oaks Park
This park has a playground, farmers market on Saturday mornings, tennis courts, a splash pad, volley ball courts and lots of open green spaces!
This is a trail that leads to east end beach and the walking trail to downtown.
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East End Beach
Eastern Promenade TrailThis is a trail that leads to east end beach and the walking trail to downtown.
Beaches and tourist spots
These are the best beaches nearby and other tourist attractions to consider while staying in Portland.
Park tal-Stat ta 'Crescent Beach
109 Bowery Beach RdA great sandy beach
Scarborough Beach
Black Point RdSandy beach- state park
Iconic lighthouse (second oldest in USA), children's botanical garden, green space old forts to explore
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Portland Harbor Museum
12 Captain Strout CircleIconic lighthouse (second oldest in USA), children's botanical garden, green space old forts to explore
Great park where Portland Headlight is located
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Park tal-Fort Williams
1000 Shore RdGreat park where Portland Headlight is located
Great Outlet shopping and LL Bean flagship store
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Freeport Village Station
Great Outlet shopping and LL Bean flagship store
Island close to Portland that is fun to explore, 15 minute ferry on Casco Bay Lines
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Peaks Island
Island close to Portland that is fun to explore, 15 minute ferry on Casco Bay Lines
Linji tal-Casco Bay
56 Commercial StFerry terminal that has sightseeing ferries
Saturday farmer's market at Deering Oaks park
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Portland Farmers' Market
92 Deering AveSaturday farmer's market at Deering Oaks park
Portland Farmers' Market
92 Deering AveWed am farmer's market downtown
Beautiful beach an hour away if wanting to venture to midcoast Maine
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Popham Beach State Park
711 Popham RdBeautiful beach an hour away if wanting to venture to midcoast Maine
Two Lights State Park
7 Tower DrGreat restaurant too!
Iconic Maine seafood at a lighthouse!
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The Lobster Shack at Two Lights
225 Two Lights RdIconic Maine seafood at a lighthouse!
Best food spots around Portland
Scales
68 Commercial StUpscale seafood- delicious
Micucci Grocery Store
45 India StItalian take out and foods
Duckfat
43 Middle StBest fries in town!
Great seafood with good ambiance - make reservations!
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Street & Co
33 Wharf StGreat seafood with good ambiance - make reservations!
Emilitsa
547 Congress Stgreat Greek food
Portland Pie Co. Portland
51 York StGood local pizza
Local wood fired pizza right on the pier overlooking working water front
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Flatbread Company
72 Commercial StLocal wood fired pizza right on the pier overlooking working water front
Fore Street Restaurant
288 Fore StDelicious upscale restaurant
Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StOysters and lobster rolls
Ribollita
41 Middle StGreat Italian
DiMillo's On The Water
25 Long WharfFloating restaurant!
Portland Lobster Co
180 Commercial StRight on the wharf- often with live music
The Portland Hunt & Alpine Club
75 Market StGreat drinks and good
Mr. Tuna
28 Monument SqAwesome sushi
Delicious fried chicken sandwiches on a biscuit!
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Figgy's Takeout and Catering
Delicious fried chicken sandwiches on a biscuit!
Bite into Maine
1000 Shore RdLobster roll food truck at Portland Headlight
You can try the oysters that my husband farms! Merritt Island Oysters!
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Maine Oyster Company
38 Portland StYou can try the oysters that my husband farms! Merritt Island Oysters!
Novare Res Bier Cafe
4 Canal PlazaGreat beer menu with outdoor seating
Yosaku
1 Danforth StDelicious sushi
Bao Bao Dumpling House
133 Spring Styummy dumplings