I ordered the Chicken Broccoli Alfredo, and DAMN was it EXCELLENT. The pasta was perfect, the sauce…read morewas amazing, the chicken was shredded. Which was a new style for me, something unique for a restaurant classic staple. The broccoli was great, it just wasn't bite size, so I had to cut each one with my fork and knife each time. Which I feel like the kitchen could definitely make the broccoli florets smaller. But that's just nitpicking to be honest. It was quite a large quantity, so I took the rest home for my "Before bed second dinner". Service was lovely, very sweet and festive bunch. We visited before Christmas time.

We were traveling to the area, coming in late at night after a long drive from Acadia NP. I noticed…read morethis tavern due to their outdoor lighting and saw they had quite a few people eating inside and in the outdoor seating area. Lucky for me they had a special listed that night of something I had been craving for. A nice slice of Prime rib roast! I knew I was taking a risk since we had just arrived before dinner service was ending but we were greeted by the waitress who said the rib roast was still available. My husband had their Parmesan Crusted Haddock with a pretty decent looking Garden salad and Sweet potato fries. I asked if it was possible to get a piece of prime rib medium rare and they made it happen. Their sides of mashed potatoes and spears of broccoli was very generous and tasted delicious. The rib roast was moist and tender with a nice container filled with Au jus. The dining room area was practically empty so we had the space almost to ourselves. We happily inhaled our food and were given a nice period of privacy. 3 large screen TVs were on in this area so my husband enjoyed watching some games he had missed. The rib roast was just right and was very delicious. The setting is comfortable and a bit dark but the food presented was a real treat. It seems they are the hang out place of many locals and I can see why. You don't expect it but the outdoor seating area also includes a fire pit to enjoy on these cool nights. I can see why many locals and guests return. The wait staff attendant was busy cleaning tables and finishing up for the evening and looked in on us a couple of times only towards the end of our meal. Not as attentive as say other establishments but then again she looked like she was covering jobs of more than one person. Service can be affected in this regard but I'm not going to ding her for doing double duty and working so hard. The bar area looked well stocked and was attended by at least a couple of bar staff. The clientele looked like locals mixed with some who came from the nearby hotels in the area like us. The gatherings looked friendly and just enjoying time together. The outdoor seating area is well lit with a very nice seating area around a fire pit. Their listed specials looked very tempting and I'm just glad I got my hunk of prime rib to enjoy. Nicely done Coppersmith Tavern.

Great Thumbelina sandwich & iced Chai tea! Get it on ciabatta instead of sliced bread to survive…read moretime & travel to beach or wherever. Breakfast was good too. Yum.

Very personable young lady who works the counter . She saw I…read morewas having a tough time getting up the stairs so she rushed over to get the door for my wife & I. We both had funky sandwiches for lunch- awesome sandwich. I was told their French fries are above fries anywhere in New England. Next time we get to Indy's I'll have the French fries.

The lobster Benedict was wonderful. The server was so nice and friendly. This restaurant is so…read morehomey and inviting.

Avoid. Salmon warm. Veg cool. Quinoa, ice-box cold. Startlingly chilly. A $39 entree? Not even…read moreclose. The chef seems to be making pizzas in an oven but playing a microwave game with the other food. Nope.

SUPER delicious food. My friend had the chicken plate and I had the lamb kebab wrap - both were big…read moreportions with great flavors. The space itself could use a littttle sprucing to make it a bit more comfortable, and they may need an extra set of hands because I noticed lots of waiting between orders (I think only one person takes the order, cooks the food and serves!) Slight changes would make this a 10/10. Overall, would recommend! Food is great and hard to find around here.

In my opinion this is the most underrated restaurant in the portland area. The food is delicious,…read morethe portion sizes are gigantic and the prices are reasonable. This is my go-to post surf spot.

Loved this little cafe! Lovely staff, great menu, homemade goodies! They make their own English…read moremuffins!! WOW! They were tasty. I ordered inside and got my food and sat outside in the back patio. It was super cute and quiet. I loved the atmosphere. My sandwich was delightful (eggs, homemade sausage, cheese, on a homemade english muffins). My coffee was good too - espresso beverages are my favorite. And the donut I tried was good too.

Such a cute coffee/breakfast stop!…read more Drinks: They have lots of creative drinks. I got the blueberry matcha, which was a little too milky for me and didn't have a strong matcha taste. It was alright, but I probably wouldn't get it again. I do appreciate that they have simple syrup and honey syrup out so you can adjust the sweetness to your liking. Food: Plenty of vegan options, and they even have vegan eggs available for a small upcharge. I got the habanero ham biscuit sandwich. The biscuit was flaky, with ham and cheese, and the habanero ham had a pretty good kick that really hit by the end! Good portion size and tasty. They also have donuts, smoothies, and plenty of other options, so there's something for everyone. Highly recommend!

Dimly lit, somewhat noisy, pricier, American restaurant where the food is so good all of the…read moreaforementioned are worth overlooking The place hid away on a street that you could very easily miss (it looks like a walkup home), so keep your eye if you're searching for it My wife and I came here right after we were married and we had a fantastic experience (our server gave us both complimentary glasses of champagne as well) The menu is divided up into bite-sized apps + larger entrees. I got a few of the apps (all seafood ones ofc) and a pasta dish. It was all fantastic Service was solid, but it took a bit for us to get our check

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!

I had a fish sandwich and the onion strings. They were both absolutely delicious! I can't wait to…read morego again.

Excellent service! Tell your friends! Even though we can in…read morelate with a party of 10, we were welcomed with open arms. I especially loved how the amazing server treated my senior parents who were visiting. All the thumbs up!

If you follow my reviews you know by now that I'm a huge coffee addict, and that I try to find off…read morebeat places whenever I travel. I found a lovely small chain coffee place while I was out in Portland in October! They were walking distance from the hotel and the flavor combinations are absolutely incredible! The sheer number of options you're given kind of blew me away. The staff is super friendly and happy to have you hang out for a while! I enjoyed a nice rainy morning at the location near my hotel on my last day in Portland. The shop is pretty cozy. I made several visits during my short trip. My drinks were up there with some of the best that I've had and for me that is saying a lot! Also if coffee isn't your thing they have tea and fruity options as well! Don't forget to pick up a t-shirt or mug too! Support small business! They have several locations within the Portland area and a couple further out as well. If you're looking for Quality coffee that's most likely convenient as well definitely stop in!

This place has great coffee and food. The only problems I see is the long drive thru lines and the…read moresmall parking lot. A majority of the parking spaces is used by the employees. There is approximately 9 spots and 5 to 6 employees so that leaves only a couple of spots for customers. Too bad they can't accommodate customers and the employees at the same time. I see a lot of customers drive away. If you're not in a rush, please go to Joe's. The staff and coffee are wonderful.

Very quick service and informative wait staff! We don't know much about oysters other than the…read morefact that we like to eat them!! When it comes to picking what oysters we want, we have no knowledge. We shared this with the wait staff and gave us a good tasting with variety from a number of places. We especially loved the way they did their mignonette here -- it was like flavored shaped ice (so much easier to spoon a chunk of that onto our oysters!). Oysters were so meaty & delicious. We also got a soup which was okay - nothing that overly impressed me, but was nonetheless delicious. We also got a lobster roll which was tasty. Both these 2 dishes were quite small given the price point though. We arrived early as we didn't have a reservation and walked around until Opening to ensure we could get a spot, and to our disbelief, they were already busy! Even with high traffic for just opening for the day, they seated us immediately which was great. We're from out of town and cannot wait to return when we visit Portland again. This will be a staple for us for sure!

Long wait in line to leave your name to get on the waitlist... for getting a table. But it's worth…read morethe wait as there's some cute shops nearby around downtown. The staff there were super friendly and welcoming despite being busy! Ordered New England clam chowder and swordfish belly fish off the special menu of the week... loved the twist of what New England Clam Chowder is... it's thin compared to most chowder soup although full of flavors including seaweed which was very surprising and pleasing for taste bud! Of course it came with crackers. Swordfish belly was seared to its perfection and basically melts off in your mouth. Sided with vegetables and pureed root which was a nice compliment to fish. No complaint at all! I'd love to order second of everything!

One of the best dinners I've ever had. Mushroom toast appetizer was amazing. I had the haddock w…read moregarlic mashed and zucchini and it was cooked to perfection and served piping hot. Sat at the bar and Sylvia was a phenomenal bartender/server. The seasonal sangria had that lovely 'round' flavor which made the drink multi-dimensional and not just one note. Sylvia was kind enough to make the 'After D' martini a strictly chocolate martini for me (I don't do coffee ) and it was so good. Small space, nice ambiance, not loud. My friend had the beef and cavatelli special and enjoyed it as well (maybe a touch too much salt but still delicious). Get thee there. Just outstanding.

Almost our favorite David's location, but the Opus will always have our hearts and Taste Buds!! We…read morewill visit when we come back to Maine.