We ordered many of the tapas items on the main menu. The cucumber salad and the scallops were the…read moretables favorite. I would recommend ordering two scallops if you have a group of 5, as the serving was small. For 5 of us we ordered about 10 dishes and felt like we got a good sample of each menu item.

... I wanted my experience to be so much better than it was, if I'm honest. Between the little…read moremistakes/letdowns in the dishes and the HIGH prices, I can't give it a glaring review. I understand that this restaurant has a good reputation and with the location and reputation it's built, their prices are reflective - but, if that's the case... please deliver (at least) on the expectations. The service, I will say, was phenominal. Our server was very skilled, friendly and made a nice wine recommendation when our first choice was unavailable. The oyster started wasn't much to write home about, the sauce just didn't work for me. Classic accoutrements would have worked so much better. I'll continue with the dissapointments/misses before highlighting the rest of what I really enjoyed about my experience. The lobster popover (probably what I was most excited to try) was extremely overcooked. The pastry was on the verge of inedible. We were able to salvage bits and pieces of it and I will say that the combination of flavors (lobster, pastry, butter and puree) were sublime. That dish was ultimately dissapointing. And the "baguette" that was served with our crab dip was jokingly small for the amount of crab dip presented. The baguette was sliced so paper thin (to create the effect that there was enough pieces to sample the dish) that you couldn't reasonably rip a single piece off... every attempt just became this mangled mess of bread that you had to pile crab dip on top of. It just lacked thought and care... pick a different baguette or cut the slices into a reasonable thickness and give us a second (or part of a second baguette to make up for the small size). The tuna tartare, and scallops were delicious and I have zero complaints. The asparagus salad was delicious (the kimchi was the best thing we had throughout the night)!

We visited the corner room while we were on a trip to Portland, Maine. We wanted something other…read morethan seafood and Italian sounded good. When we saw the menu at the corner room, we decided to give it a try. The staff was wonderful and the food exceeded expectations. I had the Bolognese and it was excellent and my wife had the spaghetti and both were outstanding. All at a very reasonable price.

5/5 Excellent Date Night!…read more Portions were massive, and the bolognese might be the best I've ever had, no joke. I genuinely don't like mushrooms and the mushroom pasta had me converted -- didn't think that was possible. Beef carpaccio was solid too. Got the seasonal cocktail and a draft beer, both great. Honestly can't find a flaw here. 5/5, will be back. Sean was also very sweet!

Stopped in at Bread and Olive for a couple of glasses of wine and some appetizers, and it did not…read moredisappoint. Our server, Tina, was fantastic--attentive and quick, making sure we had everything we needed. The wine was delicious, and the appetizers were just as impressive. We tried the scallops and a mushroom pâté, which was absolutely amazing--true standouts. This is a cozy, intimate spot with a short but quality menu, making it ideal for a quiet weekday meal if you're craving something homemade and comforting.

If you're looking for a VERY strong martini for around $12 bucks... Bread & Olive has it. They're…read moreopen until 11pm; annnnnd, I'm pretty sure they serve food that late too (which is a rarity in this city). The bartender/server/basically-everything the night I came was hustling. She was handling a room full of people, including a very large party, all by herself and was gooooooooooood at it. She made my martini extra filthy dirty; she had all the answers for all our questions. For me, there's not much of an atmosphere or vibe or ambiance. It feels like it's catering to an older crowd who doesn't need that, just a place they can have a drink off peninsula and be a little loud about it. It's definitely not a destination spot for anyone looking up "12/24/48 hours in Portland, ME" so if you want to avoid those tourists altogether, this would be a safe spot. Also, if you're vegan, there's not really much to eat. I mean, there's olives, but they're purple (and, I don't know, but I think the green ones are always better)!

We stopped in for a cocktail after dinner at Empire and I was immediately impressed by the…read morecreativity popping from the menu. The drinks all have a fun twist on a recognizable classic. And the bartender was there to help the rest of my family with recommendations/clarifications about the different cocktail offerings. All of our drinks were delicious! We didn't get any food but the menu looked interesting, for sure! My one complaint was that the service was deathly slow -- despite us being one of only two parties in the restaurant that had a bartender and a server working the floor.

Everything went wrong. We were insulted by the hostess. The food ranged from ok to yuck. One of…read moreour servers was great, and really tried to be friendly and helpful, and the other left us feeling like we wanted to cry because they glared at us, basically sneered, as they set the food down. We left unsatisfied and hungry for something real. The whole experience was unpleasant and by the end we couldn't wait to get out of there. There are so many amazing places to eat in Portland. This was not one of them.

We went to Elizabeth this evening. They've now been open for about 2+ weeks. The place was packed…read moreat 6:45pm for a dinner reservation. We sat toward the middle of the bar, which was basically a chef's table experience where you could watch both the bar and the chef team work their magic. Mike was a pro on the dishes we were watching him whip up. Overall, the food was outstanding. For only being open for 2+ weeks, these folks have the entire experience dialed already!! Truly, this felt like a nice French oysterette! Great location in the old port. We both had the lambert sparkling to start, split the bread, shrimp cocktail (the cocktail sauce was perfection), the egg dish (this was my least favorite but traditionally welllll done), the ham (had an amazing pâte choux), the duck confit with lentils (amazing flavor), and the soufflé. Overall, this was a homerun. We'll be back for sure

Elizabeth is one of those restaurants where I had a very good experience but am in no rush to go…read moreback. The Great: -The atmosphere, saturated by red, is stunning. I always prefer bar seating and that's the predominant option. This is a restaurant meant for parties of 1-3, which I love. -If I've ever had better halibut, I can't remember where. The Flétan en Papillote was impeccable. Stuffed with clams and smothered with an impossibly rich sauce, I'm still dreaming of this dish. The portion size is fine too. -The Souffle gets raves, and they are well deserved. I've had very few souffle experiences in my life but this is the best. A huge portion of rich custard and pistachio ice cream that you won't want to share. -Our bartender (who is also an actress) was exceptionally excellent. The Not-So-Great: -When you price your restaurant in the same range as Scales, I'd much rather go to Scales. There's just better places in this price range, for both food and drinks. There's one glass of wine that is $13 and the rest are $14-$18. Cocktails are the same price, and are ok, but there's numerous better spots. A $230 all-in dinner for two can be had at many Old Port restaurants and I don't think Elizabeth is one of the very best. Also, the online menu prices are not accurate. That amazing Halibut was $44. -Not everything on the menu is a winner. The Cigarettes et Caviar was just a few bites for $27. It was mostly tasteless. The steak tartare was not one of the better versions I've had. Woodford F&B for instance, does it much better. Elizabeth is a good restaurant and deserving of the 4 stars. But they've priced themselves to compete with the best, and I'm not confident they are there yet. Still, if you're craving French food I'd recommend.

Nice big screen, great food, packed with flavor! Lobster roll was excellent, but have preferred it…read moreto be warm though, or at least had the option. Definitely stop by when in Portland!The service was great and when we were served a burnt bun our waiter brought us a new one right away! It is very comfy and cozy in here with a nice big TV playing sports, and some nice barstools!

This place is AWESOME !…read more must haves : Egg bowl and breakfast charcuterie- WOW Came here for a little breakfast and coffee and completely surprised of what this place could whip up. So so good !

I felt extra special attending a birthday dinner at Lucky Cheetah - the staff went the extra mile…read moreto make me feel special. Thank you team! Not to mention the food and drink was absolutely incredible.

Lucky Cheetah was a good experience! First time coming in and the place is beautiful. The…read morerestaurant was not overly loud and had upbeat music in the background (that you can also hear outside). There are some outdoor seating options but it was raining when I went. Initially service was amazing and attentive, but got more lax as we were trying to get the check and leave; we were starting to feel a little forgotten and it wasn't overly busy. The food was DELICIOUS. Everything was cooked perfectly and presented beautifully. We sat in the lounge area, which was perfectly fine for a casual dinner/snack. We ordered 2 appetizers and 1 share plate with a side of rice. Honestly, we didn't need the rice. This place is pricey but was expected from looking at the menu beforehand. Overall, I'd definitely come back!

We stopped in to use our room credit towards a late cocktails and a snack. Nice menu and great…read morestaff. A very professional atmosphere at the Cambria Hotel. Clean space, up to date or newly renovated.

I was fortunate enough to stay at the Cambia hotel in the Old Port area on my recent stay, and with…read moremy stay came a $25/day credit to use at the hotel restaurant, Alto. This meant that I was treated to an amazing breakfast every day! The staff was friendly and accommodating, and the food was made fresh and fast. I tried the classic breakfast, the yogurt parfait, the veggie omelet, and the blueberry muffin (which they halve and toast - so good!). It was very nice having such a great restaurant just down the elevator from my hotel room.