5/926 Back many times since; great stop on a rainy morning-…read morepulled pork special a bit heavy on the hash browns and light on the pork, as is common with other similar dishes on the menu. Service prompt, attentive. Warm, cozy ambiance. Always seems to be one or two parking spots open.

Our first and possibly last time here. Fish was cut very thin and the crust was burnt black. We…read morehave never seen or tasted anything like it. Not only did the burnt crust eliminate any fish flavor, that's all we could taste for the rest of the day. Both of us started getting stomach pains on our long drive home and were ill for the rest of the night, unable to eat dinner. We don't know if it was caused by the burnt fish or the coleslaw we only took a few bites of. We are new to the area and drove 45 minutes just to try this restaurant. Unfortunately, the positive reviews and photos on Yelp were only of breakfast, not lunch. The breakfasts that were still being ordered at noon did look good. And staff was friendly and attentive. We considered sending the burnt food back but didn't want to wait another 40 minutes to have it replaced. And the "no whining" sign was not encouraging. So we risked a bad experience and paid a terrible price by eating slivers of a meal that should never have been allowed to leave the restaurant kitchen. Two stars is very generous on our part.

Great food, attentive service and a cozy place to relax, with no one rushing you…read more What more could you want?

I like the Q Street Diner and the like just keeps on growing!…read more I headed over last Saturday around 11:00 figuring there would be a wait for a table and there was NO wait. We even ended up at the last booth against a window in the back and I loved the location. Coffee and ice water were brought right over, and we noticed that one of the muffins of the day was pumpkin butterscotch. WHAT!! We immediately ordered one grilled, and the server had to let us know that they had JUST sold out, but they did it in a way with such empathy I felt understood. For breakfast, I ended up ordering a western scramble with home fries and rye toast (buttered in advance, of course!) and my companion ordered the steak benny. We both loved our breakfasts and the hot coffee kept on coming. YES!

Fran's Restaurant is a small and collective facility that was well lit and offered appropriately 15…read moretables. The waitress was welcoming and efficient with her guests. She stopped by several times to take the drink order, food order, and a few other times during our visit to ensure we were content. The food, oh the food.... Much of the food was mediocre at best. The food was presented on a mix of plates, cups, and bowls (this is a cool touch). The majority of the food was colorless and dried out. The waffle appeared remnants of a meal made earlier or freezer burnt and lamely rewarded. The Oatmeal was clearly out of a warming pot and lacked any texture and appeared as a warm paste. The toast was the best part of my dates meal dressed up with butter and jams. As for me, the best part was the freshly fried eggs and locally procured sausages.

Awesome food, great staff. Great deals too! Location is off Lisbon st but plenty of parking. Great…read moremenu and great variety for a breakfast/lunch nook. 9.6/10

We had really delicious and well-prepared crepes filled with fresh fruit , a light custard and…read moretopped with cream. A simple, but wonderfully prepared lunch. The wait service was also warm and helpful.....our first visit but not our last. They have a very diversified breakfast and lunch menu. Seemed like a well-organized, well-executed, and delicious option for both meals.

Delicious tasting food reasonably priced superb customer service, waitress, very engaged and…read moreaccommodating highly recommended. I'm from the Boston area and I can't say enough about this place. We have nothing like this back home.!

I saw the video from the owner telling about the air conditioning being broken fir days sbx the…read moreloss if business.....I grew up in Westbrook abd feel its really important to patronize local businesses....my mother and daughter and I had breakfast there Monday morning. I had the Mediterranean omelet, my daughter had the veggie omelet and my mom had the western omelet. ALL 3 were perfectly cooked and stuffed with fillings. Delicious! Homefries were tasty abd crisp. Nice quiet atmosphere too.

So this is a long standing establishment in the Portland area that is on its third building. And…read moreit's just... Not good enough for what it charges. The service is fine. Nothing bad about it. The food is fine. It is standard diner fare. But my meat breakfast burrito itself was roughly $21. They charge $2 to put the scramble in a flour tortilla. The mimosa I had was of poor quality and was $11. My husband just did the breakfast tacos and a coffee. Our bill was over $60. Nothing was bad, but it's just far too expensive for the quality of the food. We can and have had the same meal of the same quality for $40 down the road at Stacks. It's a shame that some of the long term staples of the Portland area are pricing out the locals but until prices come down, can't really recommend it here

Since the pandemic and inflation we do not go out to eat as in previous years. Once or twice a…read moremonth we come here for early breakfast and the food is always cooked perfectly, the staff is friendly (and usually busy). However, all of the waiters we have had seem to find the time to have a brief casual conversation which always makes us feel very welcome and valued.

You can't ask for better comfort food and the best service! Relaxing and fun and friendly!!read more

I feel like this is a spot you always know you'll have a good meal and great for either breakfast…read moreor lunch. Lots of options and great if people in your party want mix of breakfast and lunch type offerings. They have yummy sides including potatoes or my fave the grits and add cheese. Red beans and rice may be an option as well. For your bread option you can also choose cornbread. Obviously not a lot of Cajun/New Orleans type food in Maine so this is always a nice chsnge. The jambalaya and gumbo are great. There are crawfish options as well. I dont think they have po boys, beignets or oysters though. Blackboard specials are usually great as well. I almost always get one. Usually there's an egg type dish, sweet pancake type option snd sandwich/burger option. No Crystal hot sauce but lots of yummy Maine hot sauces, which are great on the cornbread. Street parking is all around and there is a pay lot behind the restaurant. Big Sky Bread is across the street. We like to walk over after to pick up a yummy treat or breakfast goodies for the next day.

New Orleans-style food in Portland?! You bet. The Bayou Kitchen is a slice of the South, right here…read morein Maine. I won't lie, I was a bit skeptical at first, but after a handful of visits, I can confidently say I'm a fan. This no-frills, diner-style restaurant fills my soul -- and my belly -- in all the best ways. The portions are huge (we actually had to take some home once, and we're not usually those people), the Bloody Marys are strong, and the coffee seems to be endless. The service is always great too, in a way that genuinely reminds me of the South -- and I mean that as a compliment. I've had their (humongous) omelets, homemade cornbread (so good), andouille sausage, grits, jambalaya... basically half the menu by now. The portions, as mentioned, are generous, but I think the prices reflect that (most dishes range from $16-$20 before any add-ons; ie replacing sides). The flavors are usually on point, and everything is pretty delicious, though I've had a few semi-misses -- the grits and jambalaya were a little bland on one occasion. Nothing a little hot sauce couldn't fix, and thankfully, they've got plenty of that! As others have mentioned, they don't take reservations and it can get packed on weekends, but it's worth the wait. From the moment you walk in, you're transported to a place like no other in Maine -- and that, plus the food, will keep us coming back.

We stopped in for an early lunch to this Topsham staple home style restaurant. we were greeted with…read morea friendly hello. There were just two servers and they were hopping. Both were very pleasant and every time a meal was ready from the kitchen, you could hear them say thank you to the cooking crew. The menu options are pretty standard and the prices are reasonable. They have a special board, so make sure to check that out before placing your order. They also have lunch specials on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. The dining area is very accessible. And there are no stairs upon entry. I'm not sure about the accessibility of the bathrooms, though. Besides booths and tables, there is a counter with about eight stools.

Home cooking at its best. The restaurant is always full - doesn't seem to matter the day or time…read more I had to wait a little bit but it's definitely worth it. Not only is the "standard" menu amazing and varied but there are also always a lot of specials to peruse. The hardest part is deciding what to order. Don't worry: I don't think there's a bad choice. Today I opted for the Monte cristo. Yum!! Perfect blend of sweet and savory. Coffee cup never runs dry - always appreciated. Cash is preferred (and there is an ATM on site) but cards are accepted.