I've been here a few times now and as delicious as the food is, the prices are crazy, especially…read morefor that portions and compared to other poké places. I'm a huge fan of poké, especially a spicy tuna bowl. The options here are more limited and more expensive than other places around the state. The service is ok, but not very friendly. The space is clean and I appreciate the number of unique drink offerings, but I won't be frequenting here very often.

I'm spoiled when it comes to Poke. When I'm in Hawaii, I get my poke at Foodland. Yes Foodland!…read more I've been to many poke places in the mainland and for some reason this hits the authenticity of Hawaiian Poke. I ordered the Hawaiian Original with extra protein. Loved every single bite. Will definitely come back when I'm here for business!

We went to Breeze on 3 occasions in the past two years. The vibe is that of a cluttered general…read morestore with some merch and a bunch of informal communal tables. The handwritten menu on the chalkboard is cute and rustic. However, the service we experienced was the WORST!! Food was okay, just average, with small portions and extremely high prices: The omelet is large enough to feed a child, not an adult, and the Maine lobster roll is also small yet overpriced at around $30+$7 for French fries. $40 with fries, tax and tip makes the price higher than NYC prices. The $4.50 coffee cup does not include a refill (we were not aware that there was an extra charge for coffee refills util we saw the bill). For a simple light breakfast, also expect to spend an average of $40 per person! Last year, the gentleman server/proprietor was extremely rude and crude and disrespectful. This year, we had a similar dismissive experience with the other owner from Hawaii. For the sake of the survival of the business, I hope both owners would stay away from customer service and hire a more pleasant server instead. They both severely lack the communication skills and the enthusiasm to serve and be helpful. We decided that our last order would be a take-out. After ordering, we were asked not to wait for the food order inside the store; the proprietor asked to wait outside instead. A short time later, we were handed our food in several takeout white foam boxes, without a carry-out bag! The hinges popped open while trying to balance the boxes while carrying them. The quantity was a little disappointing but the quality was unacceptable because one of the fish orders we picked up was undercooked and could not be consumed! The rest of the food though was tasty.

Food was OK, but they tried to charge me for two drinks I didn't have (could have been an honest…read moremistake), but then they inflated the charge to my credit card by one dollar. I guess an 18 percent tip wasn't good enough. One dollar isn't a big deal, but dishonesty is.

Yet another local spot my wife and I have considered an absolute favorite that we have visited for…read moreour last time. By the time you read this review they are likely already closed. Their last day of service is 8/31/25 announced recently on their social media accounts. My wife and I knew we needed to make one more trip here and glad to say we got one more visit in! The vibes have been similar over the past couple years during our visits. They have a tropical/island vibe with Asian inspired menu items along with some late night bites. They also do a phenomenal job with cocktails, and I would add mocktails as well which my wife and I each tried one tonight. Looks wise you would not even be able to tell it was non-alcoholic and the flavors were great too. I got their Platonic Best Friend which had a good spice to it, while my wife got the Lack of Meow that she loved. Food wise we each got a Double Patty Burger and split an order of the house fries. Both were just as good as all our other visits and the fries were even more seasoned than normal. We will miss both burgers and fries and especially the dipping sauce that comes with the fries. Lastly we had never tried their dessert and the Maine Blueberry Cake they had sounded so tempting, my wife's favorite fruit is blueberries. Every bite was amazing and my wife even said it was the fastest she has ever eaten a dessert. Was the perfect end cap to our final visit to Paper Tiger! We will miss this being a late night spot for us to grab a burger while people watching the madness of Fore Street bars closing. Service was fantastic with no complaints. The only negative I could mention is that talking to our server about being sad about them closing and they let us know the staff only found out about it one day before the social media post went out. Leaving them with minimal time to find another job. Hope they all can find a new job right away. If you have the chance before they close get over here for one last drink or bite!

Fun, innovative little joint in downtown Portland. It's been on our radar for so long, we were…read morehankering for a burger, and I've heard that Paper Tiger makes a good one, so we wandered in on a quiet Wednesday afternoon to check the place out. They lean heavy into the Tiger theme here. The place is totally decked out in knick knacks, artwork, and more. It's cozy but chic, with huge booths on the other side of the bar, good for big drunken outings I imagine, considering how they are known for their late night scene. We chose the small but comfy wicker chairs at the bar and got glasses of wine - $2 off on happy hour! Our bartender was super sweet and helped us with our order. We got the double smash burger and Szechuan wings with Thai chili sauce on the side. Food came out hella quick. The wings were little but they were so *crispy* and the Szechuan seasoning was tasty and not too overpowering. It was rated as 3 chili peppers on the menu but I didn't really detect any spice. Thai chili was sweet, tangy, solid. Our burger was good. I imagine it's modeled after a Big Mac - had all similar ingredients - just better beef, pickles, etc. It went down easy. I think I was just missing more flavor, maybe a little greasier, something cravable. But hey, if you've been out drinking and you need a late night snack, I guarantee that puppy will hit the spot. Their cocktail menu is an attraction in and of itself. The more you read through it, the more hilarious and charming it is. We will definitely be back to try some of them, especially one of their "party" bowls meant for multiple guests. Love the innovation and playfulness here! Can't wait to return!

Great place for a hearty and filling meal, especially on a cold day. We went for a Veggie Ramen and…read morea Tofu Poke Bowl (make your own version). Absolutely loved both. The portions were generous. The vegetarian broth in the bowl was absolutely amazing. The tofu, both versions, were done to perfection. The staff was nice, helpful and friendly. Definitely recommended!

I had doubts that we could find good ramen in Portland. Unfortunately, we were right. We ordered…read moreTontkotsu and Veggie ramen. Great veggies with no flavor. Maybe the poke is good.

I was visiting Portland for a few days and had to check this place out because I love shave ice…read more I've had shave ice at lots of places, including Hawaii, and I honestly have to say this is the best I've had so far! I got the guava and passion fruit flavors, and they were both so flavorful and refreshing. The condensed milk and Li Hing Mui toppings were amazing and made it even better. I'll definitely be coming back the next time I'm in Portland. If you love shave ice, this place is a must try!

Another wonderful surprise! This little shop is exactly why Portland is so special--independent…read morebusinesses with creative, one-of-a-kind concepts. We were craving ice cream, and Zephyr popped up on Yelp. As soon as I saw their shaved ice and ice cream creations, I was intrigued. They reminded me of the incredible shaved ice desserts I'd enjoyed in Hawaii and across Asia. The shop itself is charming, with fun signage and a welcoming atmosphere. Every ice cream combination sounded tempting, but I finally settled on the chocolate pretzel and the orange creamsicle. Both were outstanding, and it's easy to see why they've been voted one of Portland's best. The staff were thoughtful and attentive, and the owner was especially welcoming. He told us he was a former bartender, which makes sense--every syrup is made in-house, as is the ice cream. That extra care and craftsmanship really shine through in every bite.

Excellent customer service! If they are busy (which is often all day on the weekends), they will…read moretake your name and number and will call you when your table is ready. Location - Great thing about their location is there are plenty of places to kill time while waiting for your table - local shops or Waterville Creates. We were there on a Saturday and we arrived around 2:30 for an late lunch/early dinner. To our surprise, there was a 25 minute wait! It's a popular family restaurant as well. It's a lot bigger inside than it seems from the outside. When you walk in, there are mostly high tables and a long bar with seating. Walk past the bar and on the right is a dining area with a lot more tables. We had 2 kids and 4 adults and we had plenty of room at a center table. There were booths along the wall. Our server was so great. So patient, and kind. She was great. She checked in regularly, our drinks never went dry. The food was excellent. We had the food for take out during the pandemic and thought it was ok. Having it in the restaurant - HUGE difference. I got the cheese curd burger without the top bun. My nephew loved his chicken wings, my niece loved her mac and cheese. We all loved our burgers and my bro-in-law liked his reuben. I loved the fries, they seemed more the "chips" from the UK - which I loved. Parking - street or on the concourse below Main Street. We will definitely be back.

Starting off strong with some pig skins essentially potato skins.... I felt as though for a pig…read moreplace it should have had more bacon on it and definitely less potato but if you could get a bite with the cheese the little bit of bacon there was and some green onion it was actually not too bad. My wife loved the brisket on her sandwich but it should have had a different kind of bread and cheese to make the sandwich worthy of that tender flavorful brisket. I got the mac and cheese with maple bourbon BBQ fried chicken I was disappointed that the chicken was not fully coated but only drizzled on the top with the barbecue sauce the noodles were overcooked but the cheese sauce tasted authentic and well made. The places ambiance was impeccable it was very decorated with artful taste in pig themed pictures and sayings. The wait staff was wonderful as far as the service goes very knowledgeable good at recommending different dishes they really tried after my macaroni complaint to make it right. I noticed some minor repairs that could have been done without costing a lot of money some of the benches in the booths were ripped or worn from use. I was impressed with the amount of main based and local beers that were available as well as other drinks such as my root beer came from Bar Harbor. Haven't tasted what I tasted and knowing what I know I would go back again being certain to take advantage of the al acarte things available.. like a pound of brisket and giving the pulled pork a try..

Amazing quality food for reasonable prices, even the fried rice is perfect. The General Tso's…read morechicken is perfectly crispy, as where a lot of Asian restaurants have soggy chicken. Clean restaurant, good environment and genuinely hospitable service

Food was great! I ordered takeout but the folks inside when I picked up were quick and attentive…read more If we're in the area again we're definitely go back. Food ordered: boston roll, cucumber roll, gyoza (the ponzu it came with was great), veggie pad thai.

Do not let the look of the outside of this place deter you from going in. It's in a mini strip…read moremall, but the food is awesome! Large portions, Sushi is freshly made, the Thai food is delicious with a touch of heat. The service is spot on. They offer take out as well as dine in. I'm going to have to come back next time I am in town

Always delicious sushi but sooo expensive. I like being able to sit in the floor and the service is…read moregood but the price point kind of dims the experience.

The food was great. The bread & olive oil was yummy, a lil spicy. We had the fancy Brussels sprouts…read moreto start. Delicious The bathrooms are amazing!

We had a fun girls night out at Calzolaio Pasta Company, and our server truly made the experience…read more She was attentive, funny, and immediately matched our energy--honestly one of those servers who elevates the whole night. We loved her. The food, though, was just... fine. I'm a big pasta and sauce person, and while everything was perfectly decent, it didn't quite live up to the hype we'd heard going in. Nothing was bad, but nothing really stood out either. My espresso martini was good, but nothing special. That said, the building itself is charming and a little eccentric in a good way. I can definitely see how the experience would be elevated in warmer weather--sitting out on the patio overlooking the river would be a big plus. Overall, a good night thanks to great service and atmosphere, but the food didn't quite wow us.

Amazing! This is my go to place when visiting my daughter! Small but HUGE! Authentic! All Togus…read morepatients should be hitting this place!! I passed so many times because it's unassuming. Large portions, quality 100%, Eastern Avenue! Two meals for one. We ordered beef broccoli, beef Szechuan, egg rolls and chicken pad Thai

Decent Chinese food for Augusta, friendly staff. I live in town and usually go here.read more