This is the better of the two cafeterias. This one is smaller and busier . Better food . Fresh…read morecoffee and entrees !

If you're visiting someone in Maine Medical Center this is a great quick option for a meal. Staff…read moreis very accommodating and friendly as well! I had a very extended visit as a patient at MMC and had two visitors who drove quite a distance and arrived hungry. I suggested we try Pavilion, as they had the option to order and pay online and set a pick up time. Super convenient! We had a few hot sandwiches that were very customizable with the options on the web form. Mine was a steak and cheese on a nice French roll, sub-style. You have many choices for condiments, vegetables (hot or cold), and cheeses (some are extra, some are free). One guest had a burger and the other picked a hot pastrami. We also added one of each hot side; onion rings, fries, and sweet potato fries. All of the sandwiches and sides were well-made, to our specifications, and quite like a sit-down restaurant in flavor and quality! No complaints at all. I am on a carb-restricted diet so I had to call down and ask for carbohydrate information for the roll and onion rings. The staff who answered were more than happy to help and found that information for me within a couple of minutes. So helpful and with a smile in their voice! My visitor who went down to pick it up asked for a "good selection of all the condiments" at arrival to the pick up counter. They gave us a little paper bag with at least 50 single-serve packets of all their different kinds of condiments for free! We are talking hot sauce (Cholula!), ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, relish, etc.! That really helped to have quite a few extras to last out my stay and jazz up the standard hospital meals. Overall I don't think you can miss if you choose this for a meal while at the hospital or in the area in general. Prices are far more reasonable than local eateries nearby. Our entire meal for 3 came to just over $40 with a 20 ounce bottled beverage and a Smartfood popcorn for a later snack added on! (Check out my photo for a breakdown that includes prices.)

I came here for training and a meeting recently and it was my first time ever in this facility…read moresince I'm not local. But wow! From the moment I walked into this place I could tell that this is quite an amazing community center with lots of activities that can be done including the large auditorium where our training was held. Such a nice place to hold a meeting, we were thrilled and highly recommend anyone needing to rent out for a specific event to consider using this venue.

Great spot for the community when the weather is inclement. Huge play structure, large indoor…read morefields with balls and soccer nets, plenty of seating, clean bathrooms, and a large parking. It's nice that the church opens it up to the community. Highly recommend for a free thing to do with the kids, since Maine does not have a lot of indoor free activities.

Spicy chicken sandwich add cheddar and egg is the best spicy chicken sandwich I've had in my life…read more Perfect breaded chicken thigh with perfect sauce. Perfect buttery flaky homemade biscuit that flakes BUT ALSO keeps its structure. Blown away. Came in at Sunday at 9:30AM and we were able to find seats. There was enough seating for everyone even though it was also busy. Big chunks of bread. Homemade blueberry jam. The hash browns are crispy chunky and square. Good coffee. Homemade sausage. Turkey hash had, I think, 5 spice in it? Very interesting! Cute camping diner decor! Goooooo. Go go go. We will be coming back.

This was one of our favorite breakfast spots in Maine. Great service, cute campsite/KOA vibes with…read morebig tables, and the Kale Melt breakfast sandwich was AMAZING! Highly recommend and would've gone back more than once if we were in town longer!

Amazing food, cozy atmosphere, and great service. A unique place with delicious flavors and a…read morememorable dining experience!

Duckfat - Portland, Maine…read more Stopped in with friends a couple of years ago, and when we came back this time, Duckfat did not disappoint! We all ordered a mix of things, including the chili, poutine, and fries, and everything was mouthwatering. The food came out quickly, and the atmosphere was great for hanging out and enjoying a meal with friends. Our server, Bri, was AMAZING! She made the experience that much better and deserves a shoutout for outstanding service. If you're in Portland, do yourself a favor and check this place out. Great food, great atmosphere, and great service. Ask for Bri!

Famous Becky's on Commercial street…read more Met up with a friend here after landing at the Jetport. Found parking up front, which was amazing. Place was packed. But there were a couple seats at the bar. Waitress was nice. Ordered wild Maine blueberry pancakes with real Maine maple syrup. Syrup came in the cutest little glass bottle, with Becky's logo on it. Also a big ball of butter that was melty and soft that I spread around the enormous 2 pancakes. No way was I going to finish these fluffy pancakes. I did my best though. Delicious breakfast for lunch. Great service. Obviously the place to be in Maine as it was packed.

My first visit to Becky's Diner was almost 9 years ago. Recently, I saw a Yelp pal was there and…read morethat prompted me to look at my review. But guess what? I never wrote one, only posted pics. What the heck? I'm notorious for doing that and for stockpiling draft reviews. So after that long intro...let's actually talk about Becky's. Becky's is a waterfront staple in Portland. She's been around since the early 90s ('91 I think). The current incarnation of Becky's came about in the early 2000s where she went from a small shack type building to a two-story structure with a deck. This is a quintessential old school waterfront diner. You can get brekkie and seafood all day long. The diner doesn't only attract waterfront workers but locals, tourists, and celebs too. Sometimes there's a line to get in and other times not. Regardless, service is always so amazing. Super friendly and the food comes out fast. The food is good old-fashioned diner fare. No frills all flavor. My absolute favorite things are the blueberry pie and the blueberry cake. The dessert case will leave you drooling. Trust me when I say every morsel that hits your mouth will be the greatest thing your lips have ever tasted. Just look at my pics...they speak a thousand words, and then some. Becky's is A+++++++++++++++++

Great double cheeseburger with LT& Mayo. Great fries. Deee-licious!…read moreBeer & Wine only, Cash only, but reasonably priced. Neighborhood bar feel, friendly bartender/cook. Baseball on the TV. Fun hang!

I didn't grow up in Maine but was still really interested in checking this place out. It was…read moreactually an incredibly entertaining experience. First off, I found out about this place browsing google maps. I see Forest Gardens and I'm thinking it's some plant store I'd never heard of. Check the google reviews and I learn it's an old Portland local dive and apparently they have the best burgers. So I drag the whole family there thinking we will get some good ass burgers. They have a small green neon sign in the window but their main sign is a beer sign up top the building. LOL this place truly is a dive but in a really good way it was just such a funny experience. We were the only ones who sat at a table looking to eat. The interior is very low key and the crowd has been around the block. Nice people but we got a funny stare from the guy who took our order. The food is really not much better than school cafeteria food. This place is a great place to go if you want a drink and want to watch sports on TV. I hope it never goes away!

Central Provisions is my go-to spot whenever I'm in Portland. It's the place that kicks off many of…read moremy foodie adventures up here. They have two distinct entrances on different levels. The Fore Street entrance takes you upstairs to the main dining room, while the Wharf Street entrance brings you downstairs to the lively brick tavern. If you know me, you'll probably find me downstairs sitting right at the bar and chatting it up with the bartenders and neighbors. The menu is mainly made up of small, shareable dishes that put a modern, elevated spin on American fare with European and Asian influences. It changes, which keeps things interesting. There's a little bit of everything, from fries to tuna crudo and bone marrow toast. I enjoy seeing what they have on the menu each time I visit. The cocktails are great, too, and having Japanese whisky available is definitely a bonus for me. Overall Service: I haven't had a bad experience here. The bartenders have been welcoming and attentive during my visits. I'll certainly be back!

We came here for dinner during our Portland trip, and it was a highlight of our trip. The portions…read moreare rather small but still shareable among 2-4 people if you want to be able to try a bunch of menu items. It was a little pricey for the portion sizes, but it was kind of a yolo meal for us to enjoy with friends. It gets really packed so definitely make a reservation. It is dimly lit and cozy in here. The service is friendly. I really liked their beer selection (I'm not a fan of stouts but loved their lighter beers) though I'm not even a beer person. We tried a handful of menu items. My favorites were the fried fish dish with polenta and the spicy beef salad, but everything was delicious and creatively put together. The suckling pig was probably the only thing that was a bit underwhelming and even that was good. My husband loved the bread and butter dish and we had to get seconds! One note is that though the blueberry corn tres leches was a really great well balanced dessert, it wasn't actually tres leches because it wasn't moist/saturated with milk at all. I would definitely come back if I'm in the area again.

Good food, friendly community feel. The owner is so friendly and accommodating. We plan to go back…read morewhenever we're in Portland. The location is very convenient to the university of Southern Maine and has a great positive vibe.

I will say, the food was pretty good. The fries are not good. The place looks like a depressed…read moreDenny's inside. The cocktail menu is massive but the martini's are in these tiny dollhouse-sized glasses. I've never seen a martini so small and so heavy on the vermouth. The server seemed annoyed to be there. This area lacks restaurants, but it doesn't mean we have to settle for bad ones. The food is good, the service is lacking.

This place came recommended by multiple people, and now that I've been, I can really see why this…read moreis a must-visit in Portland. Once you are seated, you're handed a paper menu on which you mark your selections, then bring that marked-up menu to the counter, where you order and get a number. Food is brought up to you, and you can order subsequent rounds of food by crossing out previous orders and marking up the menu anew. I would highly recommend multiple rounds of oysters -- the first to try one of each and figure out which varieties you prefer, the second to get more of the ones you like, and the last to go all in on your favorite. They've got a varied selection that will suit various tastes, whether you favor a large creamy oyster, a small briny guy, or somewhere in between. All from Maine, which made me feel better about having oysters in a non-ber month. The oysters here are top notch, and the shuckers are, too. Not a single speck of shell in there! I love oysters, and this was my paradise. The non oyster items are also worth trying, so if you have a friend who isn't into oysters, there's something here for them, too. The smoked fish dip and french onion dip are awesome, and the chips they get from another local producer are fantastic. Whether you're a beer lover, a wine person, or a cocktailer, they've got something for you here. Any of those could be the perfect company for your favorite oyster, or you could go for their cucumber mint lemonade slushy, which is insanely refreshing and a great palate cleanser between oysters. Service is efficient, welcoming, and friendly. I think anyone from an oyster novice to an aficionado would feel right at home here. If I didn't live on the opposite side of the country, I'd be here all the time. Unfortunately for me, I'm relegated to pining for these oysters from a distance. If you live nearby, take advantage of your proximity and eat some oysters for me.

This place was a great spot for some fresh oysters. They had a decent sized lot and an open space…read morein the restaurant. The host let you pick where to sit, they had a lot of long tables but you can spread out so you're not sitting directly next to someone. They give you paper menus so you just check out anything you want and order at the counter. Drinks are presented by the front, they did have happy hour for certain items but I'm not sure if the blackboard already presented any happy hour prices or if it was just like $2 off. I would say the oysters were definitely worth it if you like eating them. Note that the sauces are extra and they don't give you that much. You check them off on the menu and there is a charge so if you're just getting to get, keep that in mind. Our favorite were the sweeter ones and they are pretty quick with shucking and bringing them to you after you order. We also ordered Smoked Fish Spread which I would recommend. It was nice to have a little dip to eat with though I wish there was more pickled onion. We also got the Elote Hotdog which was quite small for like $10 I wouldn't recommend that, I would say stick to the classic menu. The drinks were okay. The Bloody Mary tasted like straight V8 and was in a pretty big cup too so couldn't really taste the vodka. We also got a gin drink that was a little bitter but I think that was due to the fruit. Overall a decent place to stop for oysters. The fish spread was also nice but if you want other items I would say try a different place.

The burgers were PHENOMENAL, and the sour cream and onion fries were so unique and delicious. They…read morehave some unique house sodas as well which were amazing. And they somehow got my playlist and were playing it on the speakers. Whoever was on aux playing MCR, The Used, Paramore, etc., I LOVE YOU and please send me your playlist.

Omg the burger here was delicious and the drinks were fun. I think this is a great place for a…read morecasual dinner. Our server was friendly and service was quick. I was told they make their bread and sauces in-house. There were a variety of milk shakes too and I was soooo tempted but I didn't try them. Maybe next time!