What a great place! We stopped here to see what it was all about. We had ice cream, we saw cows,…read moreand we paid to go into the area where there was lots of animals. We even fed goats and deer. We pet babies, we loved seeing the different birds. There were peacocks! It was fun, relaxing, cool in the shade. The food part is big enough to eat and relax. Ice cream was delicious. I would go back! People that worked there were really nice too.

You scream. I…read morescream. We all scream... for site made ice cream on a working Maine dairy farm ! This is a special place... a farm on a hill with their own farm shop featuring glass-bottled milk, sandwiches, and most importantly... Ice Cream ! Starting mid-April or so, they open up "The Barnyard" which is a nice little petting zoo for the kids... and occasionally a "Goat Yoga" spot for adults... which is just so uniquely crazy it almost makes me wish I did yoga. Not into yoga...? I get you. Lucky for us, they also have a hardware store / lumber yard, so you could feasibly come for Mocha Chip and stay for the 4x4 milled posts, and that's not an experience you'll soon get at a national big-box lumber store. Or a Baskin Robbins, for that matter. This place is an experience. The farm is gorgeous, the staff are friendly, the animals are fun, the lumber yard is definitely there, and the product... well that's where it's at... it's excellent. There are a few working dairy farms like this one dotted around the state, and I encourage you to check out each and every one. Smiling Hill Farm is that extra special sort of place, where it's only a few miles drive outside of Portland, but it feels worlds away and it's so, so worth the effort to get to. They also have ready-to-go quarts in the freezer, their various dairy offerings, and rotating, seasonal farm shop fare. Support your local farmers! Also... I've found the local barn cats to be super friendly and just a treat to hang with. YMMV

Very very cute spot. Lots of vendors, some even had free food to try. The actual park is beautiful…read more There is even a splash pad and bathrooms. Parking is free in the park, but limited. Would go back again when we are in the area.

I adore the farmers market in Portland because it's more than just shopping for food, it's an…read moreexperience. I went on a Wednesday and there wasn't a ton of people which was nice and made browsing really enjoyable. They also have live music and it's great for kids because there's a little splash pad next to the farmers market in Deering Oaks.

We drove here only to learn they'd discontinued selling cheese. What a waste of time and gas.read more

On our mini road trip up to Portland, we stopped here for what turned out to be a very eventful…read morerest stop! Here, you'll find plenty of farm fresh cheeses and tasty flavored milks to sample and purchase. When we visited, they were doing a cheese demonstration (and of course, some sampling of said cheese too!) and they happily fed us and answered our questions as we were all huddled around. Silvery Moon Creamery is part of the Maine Cheese Guild (www.mainecheeseguild.org) and you can find a ton of other awesome local farms just like them by visiting their web site. Enjoy!

It's been a decade plus since my original review, so I thought I'd update it!…read more Since then the PFM on Wednesdays is now *also* located in the picturesque (and much easier to park in) Deering Oaks from mid April to late November, 7am to 1pm (while the winter market takes place only on Saturdays inside on Stevens Ave from early December to early April, 9am to 1pm). From the Portland Farmers Market: " Featuring over 30+ Maine farmers. From artichokes to zucchini, if you can grow it here, you'll probably find it IN season and fresh! Also eggs, meat, cheese, milk, ferments, flowers, fibers, honey, and more! Farm products exclusively." Yes, it is all things local in beautiful abundance! I like that many of the vendors are the same from Saturday to Wednesday; but there's just something slightly more lowkey about the Wednesday market. It's a smaller crowd, a more relaxed vibe, the vendors are unhurried and have more space to chat, and it seems like more locals are intentionally out to shop/support their local farmer. I usually know exactly what I want when I come here, but it's nice to be able to slow down and take time to really look around without being bumped into/having to worry about something selling out.

Just look at that gorgeous haul from today's farmers' market here in Portland! Cute tiny tomatoes…read moreand big juicy ones of different colors and varieties; eggplants; cabbage; garlic and shallots, and something called torpedo onions; tons of peppers, both to eat raw in salads and cook with (check out those purple ones!); super-fresh summer corn; herbs and flowers; dill pickles. I also snagged some blueberries and radish microgreens. I'll be eating verrrryyyyy well for the next several days, that's for sure. While you'll find a larger selection at the bigger Saturday market, when it's peak produce season like it is now the tables will be overflowing with goodness on Wednesdays, too. And it's just a bit mellower, and always easy to find a place to park. All of the vendors are happy to talk with you about what they're selling and I enjoy that as much as everything I bring home! Practicalities: bring cash, because even though several vendors do take cards, not all of them do and there's usually a $10 minimum. Plus, cash enables you to spend a few bucks at several different tables if you want to (I mean, why not try a tomato or two from each?). And bring your tote bags to load up, to save on having to use any plastic or paper (which most vendors do have in some form). Most of all, just enjoy strolling through the park and seeing all the bounty on offer, and know you're supporting Maine farmers by buying local.

Came to buy some sashimi…read more We ordered about $160 worth of tuna. Chutoro (medium fatty cut located near the belly) Best place to get fish in the area if you know what to shop for. Luckily, our friend is a fish connoisseur so she was able to find this good deal! The 3 fillets are $80 worth. We ate half that same night with some uni from another place.

SOOOOO. CONVENIENT!!! SOOOOOOO PROFESSIONAL!!!! BEST SERVICE EVER!!!…read more 100% Recommend!!! I asked a ton of people for recommendations and Harbor Fish Market was hands down the #1 recommendation. It's apparently the go-to-spot for all your fresh seafood needs... for all locals and tourists in and around Portland, ME. It's located in the middle of the busy downtown waterfront district. They have dedicated parking spots for customers. I called while driving from Brunswick to the airport... asked to have 6 "heavy" live lobsters boxed up for travel as carry-on for my flight. The call lasted about 4 minutes... I arrived about 30 min later... walked in... box was waiting for me and I walked out to my car parked directly in front of the door. WOWOWOW!!! If I had more time or lived locally I would be there weekly to pick up some fresh seafood... there were so many options and the place was super clean and everything looked fresh. They also have an easy to use website to order local pickup or if you need something shipped to you. I flew my buddy's home with me... everyone from the TSA to Flight attendants knew exactly what was in the box and only concern was if I wanted to give them one of my "lobstas" ... my family had a delicious lobster feast that evening. https://harborfish.com

I think every time I come here I go, "why don't I come here more often?"…read more + Parking lot? Yes. + Affordable prices? Yes; more than you might realize. + Unique vegan items you won't find at box stores? Yes! I always find at least one thing I have never seen before like a dip or an ice cream. + Lots of locally made goodies you won't find literally anywhere else? YES! + Ready made sandwiches and meals that cater to a host of dietary restrictions? Yeah, and I'm gonna need to go and try just about every one of those plant-based wraps. + The option to buy a neighbor-in-need a breakfast sandwich and coffee when you're checking out? Yes, yes, yes, this, this, this. The Co-Op is not a place I'd do my big shop at, but if I'm looking for something specific/to try something new/a quick lunch option/to support small local businesses that only have their stuff at local food stores like this? It's a good spot to visit if you haven't in a while!

I've never been to a co-op before so I don't know a lot about them. We saw the sign that said…read moreeveryone welcome. I actually thought it was a homeless place for people to get food cheap, until I got inside and realized it was Farms from the local area that bring your food so people can buy it.. I do think it's a great idea and we bought some potato chips and I did get some oranges. My husband and I think things here are quite expensive. I have bought a lot of their things from some of these farms from different supermarkets and their farms and they weren't as much money.. I really don't know how people can avoid some stuff in here.

I had a super time in Kennebunkport this past weekend! Wonderful music, beautiful weather and…read morefantastic food! What else could you ask for? If you're a Mainer, you know it's a must to take advantage of the few months of good weather we are blessed with out of the entire year! This festival is definitely one of those events you want to keep your eyes peeled for in June. It's about a week long and you can purchase individual tickets for separate days. I went to the brews and tunes event on Saturday and relaxed to amazing music on the lawn while eating vegetarian pierogi I bought from the food truck (picture attached)! Tickets may be pricey, but fine wines, acclaimed artists, top chefs, musical talent, and the oceanfront charm of Kennebunkport is quite irresistible for those seeking a getaway from it all!

If you love art, cocktail parties and fine dining and have ever considered coming to Maine this…read morefestival really is worth attending. A full week of the best music, food, and art set in the most stunning seaside town. For me the highlight are the dinners hosted by locals in their homes. They feature award winning chefs free of all restrictions to let loose with their best. Each one trying to outdo the others. Just over the top indulgence. The tickets are pricey but it a significant portion of proceeds go to feed hungry children.

The Shop has truly stood the test of time, and it is an absolute must visit for us everytime we're…read morein Portland. I highly recommend this to all of our friends & family who visit because they just do oysters so well. We love a no frills spot! Prices have gone up so very slightly since we first started coming here back in 2018, but barely so. We used to get shucked oysters for $1.50, and now they're $1.95. Super reasonable considering how crazy inflation has been otherwise. The Shop always carries a good variety of oysters. My fiance and I usually get at least 4 of each so we can go through with 2 rounds of each. They've got some master shuckers in house; each oyster is cleanly shucked and lined up on the ice. I also LOVE the cocktail sauce here. It's really zingy & has the perfect amount of horseradish in it. Parking is plentiful in the lot.

2/6/26 A fabulous lunch! First, kudos to the shucker:…read moresixteen oysters and not a single shell bit. They featured four varieties today; a new one for me was saltwind from the Scarborough River- very good- moderate brine. I dressed some of them with the sturgeon caviar. The smoked salmon toast seemed especially good.

We get our tree here every year, and every year it's an awesome experience for the whole family!…read moreNot only a perfect tree, but friendly staff, cider, hot chocolate and marshmallows to roast by the fire. We never go anywhere else!

I came here last Friday with my BFF who was in town visiting, and my 3 month old baby in a front…read morecarrier, to pick out a Christmas tree. I'd never been before so we walked into the gift shop and got a helpful rundown on how it all works from a woman working there. After perusing the gift shop and ordering a wreath to be made, we rode in the gator up the hill to pick out a tree. A friendly guy named Sam helped saw the tree down and dragged it back to the gator for us so we could ride back to the front of the farm and check out. After getting our beautiful wreath, checking out and having our tree wrapped in netting, another friendly guy helped carry it to the car for us. It was not until we got to the car that he mentioned he can't tie it to the car for us because it's a liability to the owner (apparently if the tree flies off our car and hits another one, the owner believes he is liable and is very strict about not letting his employees help tie trees to cars). As two women, one with a baby strapped to them, it would have been very helpful for someone to explain this BEFORE we got to the car. We encountered maybe 6 employees, none who explained this important detail. We ended up figuring it out and made it home safely with our tree but that was pretty frustrating. Overall, this is a great place to come get a tree...just be prepared to tie it to your own car!

Not only was the seafood here fresh and delicious, but the staff was extremely helpful, kind, and…read moreknowledgable. The restaurant itself is a super nice vibe and looked very very clean. I would recommend this place to anyone who is in the area looking for a place to get food. Highly recommend. 10/10!

Straight from the Maine wharf to your doorstep. SoPo Seafood packs everything fresh on the Portland…read morewaterfront and ships it overnight, so you can enjoy truly fresh seafood at home. What I tried: Dry-packed Atlantic sea scallops: sushi-grade, sweet, and they sear beautifully Fresh Atlantic salmon from the Faroe Islands: never frozen with a very clean flavor Wild Alaskan salmon roe and Osetra caviar: perfect for sushi nights Fresh picked Maine crab meat: cooked, hand-picked, and ready to eat Maine lobster roll kit with split-top New England buns Everything is carefully sourced and packed right at their Portland wharf before being shipped out. Orders placed by 8 AM ET (Monday-Thursday) ship for next-day delivery, and you can choose your delivery date at checkout. If you're in Maine, you can also visit their market and raw bar at SoPo Seafood for fresh oysters and local beer.