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Dock Fore

4.3 (51 reviews)
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Closed • 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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DOCK FORE ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Casual
Juke Box
Moderate noise
Good for groups

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Thanksgiving pizza
Irene Y.

**November 2025: Thanksgiving Lunch** Portland, Maine is basically closed on Thanksgiving Day so I'm really glad that I found at least one place that was served food and didn't' require a reservation during the day. My friend and I came around 1pm and it was a pretty hopping place. Unfortunately, there was only one server for the entire restaurant so we did have to wait a while for the menu and for the food itself. What we didn't know was that this bar only serves food one day a year (Thanksgiving) so it seemed like they weren't use to taking food orders. Regardless, we ordered the following to share. -Lobster Roll w/ Chips: This was fine. The lobster did taste fresh; however, just for my personal preference I enjoy my roll with a toasted bun and this was sandwiched between a room temperature. If you prefer your lobster roll cold this would fit the bill -Thanksgiving Pizza: The flavors of Turkey Day all in one perfect bite. It was cheese and the cranberry sauce gave it a nice sweetness. This is definitely a place to get a drink, but I'm glad that they served food during my visit.

Cold beer! Great food!

Great Dive bar!! The bartender Shaun was awesome! The food was right up my alley. In a town of pretentious, food and atmosphere this place is a breath of fresh air!

Budweiser.
Melissa B.

Great drink prices & friendly staff. Also, a juke box to play music. We visited Portland for work reasons and stopped by here twice.

Alyssa C.

Lot of locals and an older crowd, bustling atmosphere. And $1.95 draft beer. Nothing more needs to be said. Come here for happy hour and your wallet will definitely be happy!

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11 years ago

Accessible and cheap--had an early-evening visit there and enjoyed cheap PBR and Mcgillicutty's shots. Older crowd. Friendly tender.

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Great local spot and a cheap, quick place for a beer. Plus you can't pass on the 3.95 "old school" special.

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13 years ago

can't go wrong with $1.95 pints ... great way to start off a Saturday night in old portland

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3.7(117 reviews)
0.3 mi•Old Port

This is the rooftop bar on top of the Canopy Hotel. We…read moreweren't actually staying here but we had breakfast at the Salt Yard and saw the sign for Luna and decided we had to come back since it was so close to the Courtyard where we were staying. We didn't eat here...just drank our desserts. hahaha! We had martinis of the Chocolate variety. Highly recommend! We were able to get a table with a view of the street and actually watched a couple cruise ships depart. The night was a bit cold, so they gave us fluffy blankets to put on our lap or wrap ourselves in which was most appreciated. The martinis were excellent. Sweet but not too sweet and hit the chocolate craving we were having. Server was really nice and we enjoyed talking to her. Next time we are in town... definitely coming back.

Luna was a great way to end our Portland trip!…read more We ordered two of the rotating jello shots which were blueberry, a blurry lemonade cocktail, as well as the Basque Shrimp which came with grilled sourdough. The jello shots were delicious! Definitely stronger than I expected, but loved the blueberry taste and you'll really start feeling it. The cocktails were also great, and I loved the fresh blueberries in them. I was also impressed with our shrimp dish. The bread was the perfect accompaniment to dip in the sauce, and the app came with many shrimps. The ambiance of the rooftop was great. There was even a DJ. Loved the service as well.

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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.

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