Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Becky's Diner

    4.1 (1.6k reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

    Becky's Diner Photos

    Business Info

    BECKY'S DINER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

    You might also consider

    More like Becky's Diner

    Recommended Reviews - Becky's Diner

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Gary G.

    Trusty diner on Commercial Street in an area that was once far from the epicenter of Old Port, but city growth has brought it closer. Relatively easy parking. Good breadth of menu. Seats in relaxing booths plus plenty of stools. Servers very experienced and very friendly. It's a comforting environment. Their many loyal "regulars" are there for a reason. I've already got a few visits under my belt and liked them enough to have bought a souvenir mug. First visit actually reviewing was a breakfast trying the Hobson's Sampler with eggs, meat, homefries, toast, pancakes, and many choices among them. -- Scrambled Eggs: Nothing remarkable but no mistakes. Cooked just right, avoiding brownage and runny goopage. -- Homefries: Cut into non-cubes with heights less than the widths, achieving better crispness that way. Good variety of textures. Not much seasoning or onion, but solid homefries. -- Sausage Links (3): Standard. Lightly crisped, still juicy. Seems easy, but hardly anyone does them this well. -- English Muffin: I told the server to skip the toast, seeing there'd be plenty of carbs with the two pancakes, but she strongly recommended trying the English muffins, since they were homemade. Great flavor, great choice. Will have these again and I recommend you try them too. -- Pancakes (2): Fluffy and delicious. And big. Not elite, but really close. Enough that you'd have to go to 10 other places before finding one better. Just a great all-around place. No wow factor, but on every visit (all breakfasts), everything was good, right down to the efficient and friendly service.

    Lana K.

    Also a staple for some breakfast! They have a fast turnover rate so you're never waiting long and they are very efficient in sitting people. I got the hobsons wharf special, which is best for the price point and the amount of food you get! Definitely has that classic diner feel. Gets a little crazy in the summer, but going really early is the way to go!

    eggs, sausage toast
    Jay C.

    Old school diner with busy and bustling vibes - especially at lunchtime. Service fairly quick, friendly. Had lunch and breakfast menu - impressive sandwiches with generous portions of fries or onion rings; breakfast toast impressive and perfectly toasted and buttered, pancake was dense but fluffy, and delicious. Sausage is a must have. Recommend for a quick in and out.

    Carie E.

    I went to Becky's Diner due to everyone having such positive and glowing reviews. I went and ordered take out since I had to leave shortly after getting to the restaurant. The staff were super friendly. I ordered the fried shrimp and fries. Unfortunately the food was so bland and lacked seasoning. I couldn't even eat the fries they were just so bland. I heard breakfast is a lot better so maybe I will try that instead.

    Maine Wild Blueberry Fruit Pie.
    Chad M.

    Had the 1.5lbs lobster meal and it was a very good deal for the meal. Loved the experience and the meal. I want to go back already. The server was so sweet and nice. Young and full of energy. It's a different vibe than the weekend brunch servers. Still a full five star experience. I had two meals here over my long weekend in Maine. It's going to be on my must go back to places for Portland. Trip here means another couple meals at Becky's.

    Lobster roll $40
    Truman W.

    I only had 1 day in Portland Maine and 1 stomach for a lobster meal and a lobster roll. For lobster meal I picked Gilbert's (also 5 stars), and for lobster roll I went to Becky's. The $40 full roll was to die for, incredibly good! (easily double the size of a lobster roll in California.) The server was nice enough to give me butter and mayo on the side for me to try. (I decided I liked mayo better.) Some menu items are breakfast or lunch only, but lobster rolls are served all day.

    Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich
    Morgan R.

    Super fun place to go if you're a fan of Guy and Triple D. Our server was great and we loved the diner vibes. The food was yummy as well, especially the blueberry pancakes!

    Egg, bacon and pepper jack cheese sandwhich.

    Wonderful egg sandwich. Cute spot. Great service. Coffee is great! Definitely a popular place.

    Meri L.

    Becky's Diner in Portland is definitely worth a visit; just be prepared to wait, because it's a popular spot and the line moves at a true diner pace. That said, once you're seated, the food and friendly vibe make it worth the wait! Everyone at my table ordered the homemade corned beef with eggs, and I built my own omelette with provolone, Italian sausage, and spinach. Everything was delicious, hearty, and clearly made with care. Each meal came with toast and home fries, the only slight miss for me was the home fries, which could've used a little more seasoning and oomph. Coffee was solid diner perfection; hot, smooth, and our cups never went empty thanks to the attentive staff. We also loved the Captain Mowatt's hot sauce on the table, tangy, flavorful, and good on everything (they even sell it by the bottle!). Overall, Becky's Diner is a Portland classic; warm, welcoming, and satisfying from start to finish. Definitely a great experience!

    Condiments anyone?
    Ken O.

    As I was waiting for the flight from Chicago to Portland, ME, I saw someone wearing a hoodie from Becky's Restaurant. Then when the car sharing driver taking me to the hotel, we went passed Becky's. Then I found out, the restaurant is just couple of blocks from the hotel....So I knew I would have to check it out. After checking in at the hotel, I walked over to this diner. Please note, this is on a Sunday about 12:30pm.... the hostess advised me, it's about 10 minute wait for a single... there were plenty of tables and chairs on the patio to wait for this time of the year. Within 10 minutes, I was seated at the counter. Because, I grabbed seat at the end, I think I had the best view of everything going on. Within a few minutes, the server took the order, Hobson's Wharf Special. Then, I was able to just watch the servers interact with the customers, which many are regulars. The servers made this job look like a breeze, which I know, it is not. The atmosphere is just what you'd think of an old time diner - nothing fancy. As steady as the diner was, my order we dropped off within 15 minutes. OMG, just as I expected, the food was so good. I was checked in on couple of times. Before, I forget, the prices were much better than I had anticipated for the amount of food I had received. I would highly highly recommend this diner for breakfast. However, I was informed the diner has great food, all day long. Enjoy this great diner.

    Parking lot adjacent to the diner
    Samantha G.

    Food: The food was delicious, but nothing spectacular. Very traditional diner food. I suspect all the real fisherman come to dine here early in the mornings right when they open at around 4/5 am. Service: friendly and quick service Ambiance: Very casual diner Parking: There is paid street parking is available, but hard to come by especially during peak hours. There is a parking lot adjacent to the restaurant, but it is also paid!

    Back of t-shirt.
    Pete T.

    This review is a couple of years overdue. Amber E.'s review reminded me that it had to be written. I've never been to Becky's Diner. Hell, I've never been to Maine. So why the review? I'll tell you why. I saw the episode of "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" that feature Becky's Diner. I thought to myself; How cool would it be to surprise my wife, whose name just happens to be Becky, with an authentic Becky's Diner t-shirt? I jumped onto their website, but there was no tab to purchase merch, so I called the restaurant. I spoke with a super sweet and super nice woman. I explained what I was up to. I asked if I could buy a shirt over the phone and if they'd ship it to me. I told her to add to the total for their time, trouble and of course shipping costs. (I think she added only about five bucks). She ran down the colors and the sizes for me. I chose purple. I gave her my credit card info and address, gave her my many thanks and we said our goodbyes. Then I hoped for the best. About a week later a package from Becky's Diner arrived at our front. Inside was a neatly folded purple t-shirt and a very nice hand-written note thanking me for my purchase. It also stated that the staff at Becky's hoped Becky enjoys her surprise. I assure you, she did, and still does! We hope to make it to Maine someday, and you can be damn sure we're going to visit Becky's Diner for some lobster!

    Commercial Street Sandwich, Side Home Fries
    Christina N.

    We got to Becky's around 10AM on a Tuesday and there was still a wait, but not too long (maybe 10-15 minutes). We were seated outdoors upstairs where there are about 5 tables, so not crowded at all. I ordered a sausage commercial street sandwich with a side of homefries and I don't think you can get a better deal for a breakfast like this. It's a pretty classic breakfast that's very filling, and all for $7! I get why Becky's is popular and would definitely come back here for a casual breakfast.

    Great sign over the counter

    See all

    2 months ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    21 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 1
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 2
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lisa S.
    26
    27
    1

    12 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Morgan R.
    66
    61
    82

    11 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 days ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Heidi B.
    36
    150
    130

    2 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    2 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ken O.
    247
    875
    2230

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    10 months ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 2
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Pete T.
    146
    951
    1793

    1 year ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 1
    Love this 7
    Oh no 1

    3 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Brenda J.
    70
    27
    17

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    20 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 42

    Becky's Diner Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Becky's Diner

    Shopping near Becky's diner?

    A bunch of gift shops are on Commercial Street and side streets further northeast, walkable from Becky's. But mall-like shopping, not so much.

    Is this place dog friendly?

    Yes

    View All 3 Questions

    You might also consider

    Thames Landing

    Thames Landing

    4.4
    (88 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    Family-owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    The atmosphere is lovely (music was a good volume), lots of light from the big windows, comfortable…read morechairs, nice decor, and spacious...it didn't feel like they crammed as many tables as possible into the place. The service was great. Very attentive and efficient. The food was as great. My party had a variety of items, from the beet & goat cheese salad, deviled eggs, pancetta and Brussels sprouts, cheeseburger, and BLT with Lobster. Everything was high quality and delicious. The fries which came on the side of the burgers and sandwiches were also excellent. The restaurant has a nice outdoor space but the weather was a little rainy the day we went so we didn't sit outside. I do suggest they add more barriers and greenery/plants to separate the beautiful outdoor seating space from the parking lot across the way.

    A very good meal. Good service and interesting location in the Casco Bay harbor area. The one…read moredrawback was the ambience. Not sure I like what they did with the space. Looked like more tables outside than inside with a hosts podium in the middle of a wasted area. No character, a cold indoor setting. BTW, while we were serving to last couple to leave on a Sat night, the other restaurants in the area are filled with people. This place if tended to correctly with the right designer, could create more character like their competition. Menu was okay. After spending almost a week in the road in New England, all these menus start looking the same. However, the execution was terrific. Great Caesar salads and big in size and we both enjoyed our entrees, a haddock which was cooked and seasoned perfectly and a scallops in a ginger carrot puree. I would have liked my scallops seared a bit more but it was really delicious regardless. And our server was just lovely. I'm sure she wanted to go home but she never gave us that impression.

    Photos
    Thames Landing
    Thames Landing
    Thames Landing

    See all

    Wayside Tavern

    Wayside Tavern

    4.7
    (106 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    Had heard nothing but good things about Wayside Tavern and finally made a point to go for dinner…read morewhen we were in Portland this summer. The restaurant is absolutely charming and so cozy on the inside. Service was exceptional as was the food. We ordered a bunch of things to try but our favorite was the spicy eggplant terrine, it was literal perfection. Other dishes we loved were the halibut, smash burger, asparagus, and hazelnut mousse. I can't believe I waited so long to try this spot, but I won't make that mistake again!

    **November 2025: Thanksgiving Dinner**…read more I made a reservation through Resy about a week before Thanksgiving and was able to successfully secure bar seating for two. We got a text reminder as well as phone call reminder leading up to our reservation. On the day of our reservation we were greeted with a warm smiled and directed to our seats. Since we visited on Thanksgiving Day it was a prix fix menu which included the following: -Bread and Turkey Jam -Winter Squash Soup -Chicory & Arugula Salad -Roasted Turkey Breast -Braised Short Ribs -Ilma's Maple Bourbon Pie -Pumpkin Budin This menu was specifically made for Thanksgiving so I imagine guests who have to wait until the next Thanksgiving to enjoy the fare. What I can say is that the soup was my favorite and the turkey breast was not in the slightest dry. The short ribs were my friends favorite and we both loved the pumpkin budin. Service was polite and efficient and te music was upbeat and lively, despite the restaurant emiting a dark romantic vibe. I'm really thankful that they had reservations available and that the food was delicious since many restaurants in the area were already booked out. Thank you Wayside Tavern for a delicious meal!

    Photos
    Bar seating
    Bar seating
    Wayside Tavern
    Bar setup

    See all

    Bar setup
    The Front Room

    The Front Room

    4.0
    (534 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    We went on a Saturday night and they surprisingly had seating availability. The restaurant does…read morehave some outside seating on the sidewalk, but we opted for a table inside. The waitstaff was professional and helpful with menu choices. For a summer night, we found the menu to read more like middle of winter, with heavy food choices including steak, shepherds pie, meatloaf wrapped in bacon, and short rib. While the food is very good, I expected a menu with lighter summer options, maybe incorporating more veggies. Nonetheless, I ordered the short rib which was served over mashed potatoes and spinach. The piece of short rib itself was huge and very tender and flavorful. I was disappointed that they have decided to not serve bread with the meal anymore. It's bread. And for the price we pay for a meal, a few complimentary pieces would have gone a long way. Now, you need to pay for bread if you want it. I also wanted a small side salad with my meal, and not the entrée sized salads available on the menu. Our server was able to give me a bowl of Just greens dressed with their phenomenal vinaigrette dressing. It hit the spot. My husband had the flat iron steak, which he felt was good, but not great. The piece of steak itself was on the smaller side, and he was not a fan of the potato hash or parsnips. Again, heavy winter meal. He did order a side of the mushroom risotto, which was probably one of the best bites of the meal. It was out of this world! This was a good meal, but overall not a great meal. I hope they can pull it together. Maybe the lack of a full house at 6 pm on a Sat summer night should be a call to re-look at what could be improved.

    For such a small space they pack a lot in here! Nice dinner area and bar, service was great! We…read morewere in town for a show and wanted Italian. I had the pork schnitzel which was delicious. My friend had the carbonara, also yummy. The standout was the garlic bread which we ordered as it was mentioned in other reviews. It was outstanding, you must get it no matter what else you are ordering, even paired with a couple of drinks.

    Photos
    The Front Room
    French toast
    French toast
    The Front Room

    See all

    Becky's Diner - tradamerican - Updated August 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...