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    Friendly's

    3.2 (111 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    The Cheese Skirt Burger, it looks strange but always taste delicious...
    Matt M.

    For how under staffed they are , we were super impressed. They got our order for 6 people perfect and even found time to check with us about refilling our drinks. We will be back.

    Sundaes demolished

    Hailey was an amazing server, it took longer than expected to be seated. My husband almost wanted to leave, but my son's love of ice cream had us stay. We enjoyed our turkey melts and captain platter. The desserts were on point and when our kid realized how small his was in comparison we added a few more scoops to the take out. We would go again, just hoping when people see you from the kitchen and know you are waiting actual exchange pleasantries to welcome you to the establishment.

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    Jeff C.

    My crew stopped in for dinner. I got clam chowder and chicken with mashed potatoes and broccoli. Ambiance is diner/Dennys like with nice booths but the AC was turned up too much. The chowder was very good. The chicken meal was fulfilling and just enough. The desert ice cream was delicious as Friendly's is known for great ice cream and milk shakes . The waitress was friendly. Good place for a good meal.

    Slow service. But the food was good. Had the wrap. Lots of good stuff. Even Jewels liked it!

    ultimate cookies and cream, didn't use cookies and cream ice cream or hot fudge, just vanilla, chocolate sauce and Oreos.

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    The food was great and the service was pleasant & courteous. Wish there were more Friendly's around!

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    9 months ago

    A bit understaffed, but as 2 people from Ohio (where all Friendly's sadly closed), we were happy to get a taste of the visiting Maine.

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    5 months ago

    It was very good the service was timely I just had the frank and A Cole. My husband had a tuna melt. Both were very good

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    8 months ago

    Announced closing time is 9 pm. We showed up, along with several others shortly after 8:30 and were denied any service.

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    8 months ago

    Corn Quesadilla hits the spot!!! Staff is friendly and booths are super comfy. The shakes are always a must.

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    great meal and the service was great. awesome dessert . French fries could have been hotter, but overall very good

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    Great service, great ice cream. We stop in everytime we come home from Utah! very clean restroom.

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    Great staff and waiters. Food comes quick they don't mess around. I recommend this place for everyone. Amazing.

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    Food and service was great ice cream too. Places peaceful my husband and I went on a date you're going to a concert.

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    Always a great time!! We love the food and ice cream. The restaurant is always clean and ready to go

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    City Farmhouse Kitchen and Bar - lobster bisque

    City Farmhouse Kitchen and Bar

    3.8(121 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    When I eat at a hotel restaurant, I usually don't have high expectations. City Farmhouse defied my…read moreexpectations. The food was so flavorful, quickly prepared, and very creative with its presentation. Local sourcing and very high-quality ingredients. The service was on point, the ambiance was warm and relaxing, and the value was more than reasonable. The same meal in Portland would have easily cost forty percent more. I wish I had taken pictures of the meal, but I was tired and hungry and just forgot. My burger and fries were spot on. The fries stayed crispy from the beginning to the end. The burger meat was fresh and very tasty. The dessert was next level, and I did get a picture before eating it, lol. Whether you stay at the hotel or not, City Farmhouse is always an excellent choice.

    This was my first time at City Farmhouse and we had a very disappointing experience. Three friends…read morehad lunch which was mediocre. The lunch menu appeared interesting however it took so long to get our food and when it finally was served several items that supposedly came with the meal were "unavailable". Since we were the only people in the restaurant we could not understand why it took forever to get our food. Each of us was disappointed when it did come. My fish sandwich had very little fish in it and what there was was strangely "rubbery". What would normally be an hour's lunch took two hours by the time we got our food and ate. We could not understand what was going on in the kitchen. Our server was pleasant but it did not make up for the overall experience. Will not return.

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    Mandy & Matt’s Cafe

    Mandy & Matt’s Cafe

    4.8(25 reviews)
    3.9 miNorth Deering

    We made it!! So glad we were finally able to try and support a new local business that serves…read morebreakfast!! An amazing breakfast!! We went early - which was a good move, as mid to later morning - the place fills in really fast. We went on a weekend. The greeting we received when we walked in was friendly and welcoming. We were seated quickly in a lovely / cozy window seat area. Seating can be tight when it's full and there are coats etc. It wasn't uncomfortable, however, if you like a lot of personal space, you may want to get take out, or get there early. The place was clean and super cute inside. Loved plates and the condiment baskets! The menu had something to curb my sweet and savory cravings. We started with a delicious hot chocolate - in a very interesting glass mug. The grilled blueberry muffin was delicious - one thing that stood out is it was sliced into three pieces! I loved it that way and now I judge other restaurants when they don't do this. LOL The croissant was nice - not sure if it was made locally, but it was fresh and tasty. My breakfast plate was YUM!! The homemade corned beef hash amazing! The eggs perfect and the potatoes - tender and wonderful savory flavor. I saved a little to bring home to my husband to try. My friend's eggs benedict looked amazing. She said she loved it. The parking lot is primarily for them - which I didn't realize because of the way it's positioned in front of the tattoo shop. I love that Matt and Mandy are in this corner and I can't wait to return. Thank you to the staff that made our experience wonderful - Food and customer services - 10 stars!

    Great food is coming out of their kitchen. The sausage gravy and biscuits are the best. Coffee…read morepiping hot and a friendly staff make breakfast and lunch great again.

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    Wayside Tavern

    Wayside Tavern

    4.7(103 reviews)
    3.3 miParkside

    Staying at the Longfellow hotel across the street, we gave this place a try on a whim. Excellent…read morevibes and service. Highly recommended: salt cod, foie gras truffles, pasta with guanciale. I had a smash burger (special) which was a bit too much -- needed one fewer item from the rich salty umami family of flavors, every bite good on its own but a LOT as a dish. Service was wonderful; my friend mentioned that she loved chocolate mousse but was too full for dessert, and our server brought us a to go portion as a bonus with the check. And it was awesome (topped with hazelnuts, sea salt, and a drizzle of olive oil, very good idea well executed).

    **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!

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    Wayside Tavern - Salt cod mantecato (fish dip) topped w/olive tapenade. Delicate fish (think whitefish salad) and wonderfully salty. Comes w/ 2pcs focaccia.

    Salt cod mantecato (fish dip) topped w/olive tapenade. Delicate fish (think whitefish salad) and wonderfully salty. Comes w/ 2pcs focaccia.

    Wayside Tavern - These guys were close to closing last night, but showed a no rush great time.  The food and service was 5 *****. The chef sent us a slice of

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    Street & Co. - Mussels with white wine sauce

    Street & Co.

    4.4(1.9k reviews)
    4.2 miOld Port
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    My understanding is this is a sister restaurant to scales and fore street. Street & co does not…read morehave the water views like scales but is tucked in this cute cobblestone street and you feel like you are walking into an original historic Portland building. I did a similar meal at street & co as I did scales - oysters and scallops. I enjoyed the scallops slightly better at scales but this was still a win. And the octopus! Don't be afraid of that order, it was outstanding. We also sampled desserts and I was blown away. I wish I could go back more often, another phenomenal meal in Portland.

    What an amazing dinner! Everything was perfect from start to finish…read more The space is beautiful. It's down a cobblestone alleyway, and the interior is cozy and rustic. It feels like a secret, but I know it's not a well kept one! Our server Nico (apologies if I've misspelled that!) was wonderful. He was friendly and helpful when we made our dinner choices. The other servers were also always on top of keeping our table clear and our water filled. The food was absolute perfection. We started with a salad and grilled octopus. The salad was bright and acidic which paired perfectly with the best octopus dish I've had. It was so tender and delicious, I've never had octopus that was that tender. The grilled flavor came through immediately, but never overwhelmed the delicate flavor of the octopus. For mains I had sole francaise and my husband had bone in monkfish. The sole was melt in your mouth good. It was lightly breaded and cooked in a pan with brown butter. It was so toasty and nutty and coated the green beans and simple, but perfect, red potatoes it was served with. My husband's monkfish was fresh and perfectly toothsome, served with fluffy Roman gnocchi and romesco sauce. My only regret is not having enough room for dessert because I'm sure it's incredible as well! I can't wait to return the next time we're in Portland. Just to note: this is one of the least accessibility-friendly areas of the city. The old cobblestone road that it's located on is foot traffic only. The closest approach is if you're dropped off at the end of and it you would still have a short distance to travel. There is a brick footpath on the sides of the cobblestone road that is slightly smoother, but still not ideal. Earlier in the day I was able to navigate the street okay on foot so it will depend on your capabilities. That being said, I took my motorized travel chair down there in the evening and Street and co were happy to let me fold it up and store it near the door.

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