The best Restaurants in South Portland ranking of February 2025
174 restaurant menus in South Portland, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
"Great chicken, but reception was so-so. Sat at the order speaker for about 5 minutes. Also didn't get butter or honey for the biscuits. Make sure to..."
Lucas Blair
"Busy but service was reasonably fast. Food was hot and fresh. Drive through cashier was friendly and made the wait..."
Elizabeth Mikita Lewis
"We had a fantastic meal from Popeye's! The food was all so hot and fresh! Friendly staff too! It did take a good wait to get it as they are..."
Becky Noyes
"Gives chick Fila a run for its money. Hands down best chicken sandwich. The workers deserve more then way they are getting paid. I understand they..."
John Lourens
"I really prefer the other dudes chicken cause each location is far more consistent with what their chicken is "posed" to taste like. However this..."
"Our waitress Izzy was fabulous! This was our first visit and she walked us through some of the menu items and helped us get the perfect meal! Izzy..."
Shelley Morin
"This was a great place for a family get together. The staff was super polite and helpful. The food was great. Thank you so..."
Maurice J
"WOW!! This was absolutely amazing! It's was hard to conversate, because you will not be able to stop eating!!! OH MY..."
William Lumpkin
"Izzy was the best waitress! She was attentive to our needs.The food was delicious! It is a great place for a wonderful..."
Gary Morin
"High quality food. Probably the best fettuccine alfredo I’ve ever had. The service was good for what cards they were dealt, it seemed a bit..."
Ainslee Frost
"Karalyn was amazing 🤩
Never been here before but loved all the food!
Got the bruschetta and Mac n cheese bites for apps, the bites were far..."
"Pretty great pizza. Had the sausage and vidalia onion slice and the meat and pepper slice. It's like a slice of NY pie from a hole in the wall spot...."
M Silva
"Pizza was awsome
Thin Crispy crust
Had baked potato pizza and..."
Timothy McLaughlin
"Ordered delivery from our hotel on a Friday night. Food was hot and absolutely delicious. The family and I thought the meatballs, the breadsticks and..."
C E
"Great Otto's location! Staff are wonderful and the manager is awesome. Even though the Read St. location is closer to me I prefer this..."
"A perfect meal sided by a marvelous wine list. Smaller portions but just right. Fresh, local and fabulous. A small bistro that feels like New York...."
Phantom Gourmet
"Very interesting menu with different approach to classics. The food is..."
BillF
"AWESOME. One of the best restaurants I've been to in the State! Better than it's big brother David's in Portland. Really small, quaint, but..."
Matt Arpin
"Definitely worth any price!. Sit at the chef's table (counter). Its a fabulous experience. You wont go wrong ordering any entree. This is a real..."
Carol
"Like. Very happy to have this in the neighborhood!The new expansion was needed..and lovely!Food is good...a little expensive for the..."
Lee Farrington
"Entering a beloved neighborhood bistro is a thorough embrace of the senses. Pepper-crusted ahi at David's 388 in South Portland Oil sizzles in a pan...."
Dawn
"Food was seriously delightful and certainly decadent but not too heavy. The cocktails were fresh and delicious. Staff were super friendly and..."
K C
"If I could give this restaurant a 10, I would instead of a five. Service excellent, atmosphere quaint. I live in coastal Virginia and the seafood..."
Jane Jackson
"Special: salmon with cumin, fingerlings, apple compote, ACV cabbage. Delicious and difficult to place. What if Chubby Hubby were a meal? The food was..."
Sarah Whitmore
"The food and staff were wonderful. No reservation, no problem. a great small restaurant, warm and cozy. We split an appetizer and a salad with..."
Hali Sowle
"I’m always impressed with every meal from David’s. Quality meal with excellent service and all relatively affordable. Love the atmosphere here...."
Lindsey Collier
"One of the best restaurants in Maine. Hole-in-the wall with just a few tables, but the kitchen burns. Their specials menu always has something..."
Michael Polkow
"Everything here was exceptional! The food was so good, with amazing portions and presentation. My husband and I had the Filet mignon and it might be..."
Amber Madore
"Wonderful experience here. We sat up at the counter which is just two seats overlooking the kitchen, so you feel like you’re right in the middle of..."
"The Saltwater Grille is a great little tucked away spot in South Portland! It doesn’t seem too touristy. There is a huge menu with a seafood focus,..."
Kaitlin Altieri
"We were very happy with our food, the service, and the atmosphere! I had the fried seafood platter. Everything was exceptional, except the coleslaw,..."
Shawn Cunningham
"Absolutely wonderful. We ate there the night before our wedding. The 5 of us each had something different and everything was spectacular. I was..."
Julia Chaney
"Took the Mrs. out for a night on the town and stopped here for some stellar dinner along with a fantastic view facing Portland's Old Port and..."
Bill Fletcher
"Nice outdoor dining at sunset. I had the seared scallops. Quality experience and tasty. Not inexpensive, get someone nice to take you...."
Antonio Allegretti
"A really nice dinner outside. Sure it was a little cold. And the fig was rolling in. But we were right near the dock with Portland right across the..."
Mark Tetreault
"Friendly and courteous staff. Food came out quick and delicious. Ambient atmosphere with a view of the harbor and downtown Portland..."
Thanksgiving Sandwich with Pork Chili and Mac and Cheese
Full Rack of Ribs 12-Bones Mac and Cheese Beans and Cornbread
Pulled Pork Sandwich
6-12 Wings
Crawfish
Double-Wide Family Pack - Smoked Chicken
Catfish
Special Redneck Nachos
Fish
Ribs for Two Platter
Pork
Corn and Banana
Bbq ribs
Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders 5
Double-Wide Family Pack - Pulled Pork
Great Beer Selection
Sandwiches
Southern Fried Catfish Sandwich Meal
Baked Beans
Moe's BBQ Salad
Brisket Sandwich
Pulled Pork Platter
Beef
Roast Chicken
Pasta
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Delivery
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The consistency and quality is incredible! Always top notch food, no matter what we try. The portions are serious and the prices are so reasonable...."
Stacy Leach
"Very great atmosphere.... fast service....high quality north Carolina style bbq you can not go wrong with it. So go in try it out you wont be..."
"Overall a great place for sushi! I was surprised given that this is a chain restaurant, but the selection, freshness, and execution was delicious!..."
Julia Bergeron
"The sushi was amazing. All the food we had was very good and enjoyable. The server and staff were polite and attentive. The ladies restroom was..."
Shantelle Lee
"Your chills and thrills Hibachi restaurant. We didn't get Hibachi Table area but we ended up ordering off the main menu. I ordered the beef dish with..."
Monique Chevygirlss
"Sushi good enough to crave and wish to go back, place is a true gem. Their seafood is fresh but curated excellently to your taste..."
Dhwanika Patel
"Sat at the bar today, the bartenders were awesome and super nice. I had a blueberry mojito, spicy salmon Malo roll, sweet potato Maki roll, kani..."
"This says, South Portland, but it really was in Auburn.
This is a very special place for me. Me and this pretty girl named Julie, both worked there..."
Mark Goodwin
"The dining room looked clean . Had two breakfast burritos that were ok I had one with the sauce and one without. Sauce was ok preferred Frank's..."
"Omg! I think this might be the winner for best Thai restaurant we have ever been to! The food is fresh, flavorful, and an excellent price for amazing..."
Lovely0714
"Wow! Possibly the best Thai food I've ever eaten. This unassuming spot in a strip mall more than delivers. The extensive menu made it difficult to..."
Lisa Steele l Fresh Eggs Daily
"Everyone loved their meals! It even came with a free salad and dumpling appetizer. It was one of the freshest homemade ginger dressings I have had...."
Krizia
"Excellent egg noodles with crispy duck with a hint of Pad Thai sauce. Medium spicy. So flavorful and..."
Luis Sarmiento
"I absolutely love the food here. It's ALWAYS good. Some places are hit or miss as far as quality. This restaurant always has great food. I usually..."
Robert Martin
"Absolutely delicious food. One of us ordered Crispy Duck Green Noodle Soup and one of us ordered Jungle Curry with Seafood. Both dishes were..."
Martha Buttenheim
"Nice to find a good Thai place again. The only downside is it's not near my home.
Very good quality of food for offering such a variety of items. My..."
Julia Kloetzer
"Excellent food and service! Had Pad Thai and hubby Basil Duck....it was superb. Also have an interesting build your own soup menu! Will return when..."
"They lived up to expectations. Contrary to other reviews, we were seated immediately, got water immediately, order taken quickly and efficiently...."
Angela Lundin
"The Cracker Barrel Old Country is a wonderful restaurant that offers guests superbly tasty decent sized meals at very reasonable prices!!!
In May of..."
Greg Harris
"This is the only Cracker Barrel in the State. It's wonderfully old fashioned. From the hearty meals to the lovely waiters which tell jokes and other..."
Dirk Bercks
"I love this restaurant. The gift shop was full of merchandise to look thru. They had sweets and kids toys as well. Our waitress Amelia was a..."
Holly Beeler
"I decided to go with something familiar and was not disappointed. Service was EXCELLENT. Food was even better than..."
Margot Plumadore
"We had breakfast here on a Saturday. We enjoyed looking through the store while we waited.
I took one star off because I ordered eggs over med and..."
Kris Pahel
"We absolutely love their food! Our family doesn't even mind traveling 2 hours to go to the only one in our state. Fried apples, biscuits, Mac n..."
"Obsessed. Huge portions, great prices, and so freaking fresh!
We've been going to Big Fin Poké for a while now and we honestly can't get enough. We..."
Amaury S
"Food is delicious, interior is very clean, staff are pleasant. Prices are a little high but you can tell that goes into the quality of the food.
The..."
Jessie
"Our new favorite poke in the area -- the original is in Westbrook. Super fresh, great flavors and just enough novelty that it's not gimmicky or..."
Henry Quinn
"Delicious food, great portions, and great prices (I always feel that quality affects..."
"The Maine sea salt bagel is world class, I’m not sure it can be beat. People laugh when I say the best bagels are in Portland but I never hear them..."
Dan Brown
"Very good local bakery, and while the bagels are indeed good, I would take issue with the folks throwing superlatives around like these are the best..."
Scott Pactor
"Went for first time this AM. Couldn't believe how long the line was down the sidewalk....then I tried a bagel and realized why! Best bagels & scones..."
Bill Romond
"Some might say the bagels are too bready but I love them. The new space is set up well, so the line moves quickly. I haven’t seen as many vegan..."
Matthew Carroll
"Great sandwiches and food bread. My kids devoured several chicken salad sandwiches, which is an unusual miracle. They're very good at what they..."
Andrew Baker
"Most unique, soft and flavorful bagels I’ve ever had. The sea salt bagel is perfectly coated in a light crust of salt. We also tried the hot..."
Michelle
"One of my favorite places for lunch or sweets. Great array of delicious sweets here! And, they make a mean Cuban. Some sandwiches and alternating..."
Windy O’Leary
"Great place, friendly service! Go early though, it gets busy..."
"Had a caramel latte that was tasty and a maple glazed donut. The donut was very fresh and light. Friendly staff too. The interior was clean and tidy...."
Robin Payne
"Love this location, friendly staff and my mobile order is always ready when I..."
"Good beer can be found here. 🍻😀 The larger the serving you buy the cheaper it is per ounce. I found the Brat and IPAs to be the best beers...."
Chris Douglas
"Very friendly staff. Delicious beers. Great wings! Any place that has underberg to finish a meel with is top notch in my..."
Jessica Crescimano
"The Buffalo wings were very good. We also enjoyed the nachos; they were a meal by themselves. The local Burger was cooked to perfection. I enjoyed..."
B Allen
"Excellent beer, great poutine, really nice folks!
(PS - there's a recreational cannabis shop across the street, if you're into that sort of..."
Zafra Whitcomb
"Sat outside on the small (but cute) patio with our dog. The weather was great and we sat immediately, no wait. The hostess was very nice and..."
Danielle F.
"Such a hip, fun local place. Worth the drive from Portland to enjoy this neighborhood brewpub!! You can eat inside and outside. There is some parking..."
Joye Hehn
"Food was fresh and delicious. Service was amazing. Vibe was super laid back. It was a great place to stop for a quite..."
"Excellent experience!
Always a delicious burger and fries!
So much better than the other burger place in town. Superior in all ways.
Friendly staff..."
Kasey Marsters
"Fantastic gluten-free fries. The staff are also friendly and..."
Jennifer Adams
"Amazing food! For someone who has food allergies, this place did not disappoint. Also love how they cook their fries in olive oil & use grass-fed..."
Veda Leclerc
"Vegan shakes, organic beef, yummmmm.
However, the soap dispenser in the women's restroom has been busted for actual months... Not sure how anyone..."
Michelle Dionne
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHmazing crazy good and their fries so good- very clean and friendly staff. Did not give a stomach ache like five guys nor did i have..."
"Love the jalapeño poppers.
The french fries have come a long way and are pretty darn tasty, good job.
The spicy crispy chicken sandwich is really..."
Jeremy Grady
"Better entryway then McDonald's. I feel like their quality and speed are less than McDonald's. That said they're a tad cheaper, and I've never seen..."
11er33
"It's burger king. Been to this location a few times and they haven't messed up our orders. The drive thru is generally quick but last time we went it..."
Thurimen Mitphen
"This is the Best Burger King in South Portland Maine. I always try to be Kind and Thoughtful of others. Because right now our World is ugly of rude..."
Anna Wright
"The Burger King in south Portland by the mall have been consistent as far as speed of service is too notch. The employees are polite and..."
"Best bartender in Portland, ME! Ashley was exceptional and friendly.
The food options/portions were great. We had the Lobster Roll with fries and..."
Corina Mayo
"I love Sea Dog! The atmosphere is very laid back and inviting. They had a wait for tables so I sat at the bar. I really like their Lobster Roll, plus..."
Robin Payne
"Very good food. Great family establishment. Service was a bit slow due to only a few cooks in the kitchen for a busy evening crowd (Monday 6pm..."
Michael Delamere
"This is a typical pub with good beer, nice atmosphere, and OK food. I ordered the Premium Steak and Cheese sub to have it be shaved steak which was..."
Michael Panneton
"Not a brewery vibe if thats what your looking for. Its a restaurant and its a good one. Had several different drinks and beers all very well made..."
Jenn S
"This was our first time here. It's definitely a pub, but, it was more upscale. The service was great. We had the crab rangoon dip for an appetizer...."
R R-B
"The hostess and waitress were both real pleasant and attentive. In fact, I don't think I've ever been disappointed by the staff.
I've been here a..."
"I go here probably 2-3 times a week.
Your food is always fresh and healthy and much better for you than the fast food alternatives around.
Your..."
P J
"Expensive as Aroma Joe's But so Good for you & the smoothies are delicious We tried the Berry Oat delicious very filling... The Detox which was very..."
Michelle Long
"Smoothies are really good! I'm kind of stuck drinking the acai berry boost smoothie-too good! One size smoothie too and it's..."
"This is the bestworst chinese food place. Gotta think, this place has been in business for over a decade at this point..they must be doing something..."
"Short and sweet: The food is pretty good, and the service is a bit lacking. Dont use the QR code stickers to check out! The kids build your own pizza..."
Ken Moulton Jr.
"We had several different types and sizes of pizza. Everyone in our party enjoyed their particular pizza. I really enjoyed my thin crust pepperoni..."
Aj annos
"The Bartender was outstanding and the food was good we got meatball..."
"I ordered out for the kids they had a very Well made pizza and bread bowl,
Service was extremely good and helpful as I ordered online,
When I arrived..."
Chef Ineko
"Extremes in business experiences drive reviews. This is one such experience. As I entered dominos today, it was obvious there were too few workers...."
Paul Best
"Can’t beat the $6.99 deal they have. Go to spot when your down on funds and don’t feel like cooking. Could be better but at least it doesn’t..."
Josh Haley
"I come here when 8 corners is closed. Dominos is passable pizza. Not the worst not the..."
"Lovely spot for a special occasion. We celebrated our anniversary and had a perfect table on the patio. Got there at 4:45 and had a happy hour drink..."
Sara Rowland
"Nice view! Friendly hostess. Delicious meals; I love the salad, especially the tasty vinaigrette. A different plate type for the salad would have..."
Eli Amouzou
"The North 43 Bistro had a great indoor and outdoor atmosphere! This place is tucked away in such a great spot at Spring Point Marina. There is plenty..."
Kaitlin Altieri
"My husband and I enjoyed the lobster artichoke tart for our appetizer and it was the perfect size to tide us over until dinner. Also had an equal..."
Shannon Kay
"Always absolutely amazing. Rotating menu with what is fresh and in season. Don’t skip out on the cocktails..."
Kelley White
"`We hosted our son and soon to be daughter in law’s wedding shower here yesterday. Stephanie was extremely helpful in planning the menu , and the..."
Sally Mcgarry
"An absolutely incredible spot that is so consistent each time! Great portion sizes, wide array on the menu and a solid cocktail menu. I think their..."
Hanna O'Meara
"So excited to enjoy this off the charts spot. The food was what I hoped... delicious! If Woody is bartending, 100% fabulous experience. A good..."
Tina “Tina Las Vegas” LV
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