A great spot right on wharf street. It has large tables for a big gathering which is hard to find right in the old port. They have a pretty big bar as well. They also have a couple tvs to watch sports. The service is super friendly. The drinks are great and the food is also great. I got the shrimp and grits and it was really good. I also like the pasta. Great stop for dinner! read more

Rigby Yard - Shrimp and grits - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Portland, Maine

This place is AWESOME ! must haves : Egg bowl and breakfast charcuterie- WOW Came here for a little breakfast and coffee and completely surprised of what this place could whip up. So so good ! read more

Rigby Yard - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Portland, Maine

I was looking to make easy online reservation for a place in town that could accommodate 6 of us on a Saturday night. We wanted to try somewhere we hadn't been. Rigby Yard popped up on Resy. The menu looked like it had enough variety that everyone could find something to eat and prices weren't crazy, so we decided to give it a try. The room was spacious, with many large 6-top tables and a separate glass enclosed private room that looked to hold 15ish people pretty easily. Accommodating groups can be tricky in the Old Port but this place could be perfect for large family dinner, bridal party, or something of that nature. We started with beverages. They had lots of cocktails, wine, and to choose from. The blueberry margarita that I had was really good and a few other friends doted about the cosmo. They liked the flavor but also that it wasn't in the traditional glass that many of us tend to spill with (: The whipped ricotta appetizer was light and fluffy. It was actually served with enough bread slices for all 6 of us to share. The soup... the .33 cent soup... (Yes, you read that correctly) was a tomato based veggie soup that was well worth the third of a dollar! What a cool concept! We ordered a variety of meals, including: steak and frites, a burger, a chicken sandwich, the BLT, and shrimp & grits.. I personally had the shrimp and grits. For $29, they were very generous with 6-7 flavorful jumbo shrimp and the creamy cheesy grits. I tried a bite of my friend's steak and it was a good cut, cooked just as she wanted. The chicken sandwich was no frozen patty. You could tell that was freshly breaded. All of us were very satisfied. It was clear this place isn't just another Old Port pub. For a random pick, Rigby Yard exceeded our expectations! We are all looking forward to round 2! read more

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This place was where I went on my first night in Portland. It is a restaurant/ bar located on a cobblestone street. It is a great space looks like it was industrial building. There are tvs to watch sports on and there are plenty of seating. We had a reservation and were able to sit at our table without having the whole party there yet. I had the chicken sandwich which was good. And the two drinks I had were called the Lavender Gin Sour. It had Gin, lavender simple and lemon in it. I am not a sour drink person and this was a good sour and I wanted to try it as I love gin and Lavender. Our waitress was great and took my food allergies seriously and she answered our questions. It did get loud in here though as we ended up coming here on music bingo night. read more

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We went to Rigby Yard on a cold Friday night in January. We were looking for a place that had warm ambiance and fire place, which based on a little research, this place reportedly had both. The fireplace part is true, gas, not wood, but it is surrounded by couches and tables that seat 6+ and we were a party of two so sitting near the fireplace didn't work out. So we sat at a high top in the main part of the restaurant which felt a bit like sitting in a sports bar because of the very large tv screen right next to us. The service was friendly and efficient. The menu has a $0.33 cup of prohibition soup, and the menu does not describe what it is. I asked the server and she described it as a tomato soup with hearty vegetables (beans, carrots). She was exactly right. My expectations were low, but it was delicious...very warming and hearty. The cocktails were very good. I'm a fan of the classic old fashion, and they had a few different options...I tried the maple old fashion. The maple flavor was subtle which I really liked. They serve it with one large ice cube (the way it should be) that has RY (for Rigby Yard) molded into the ice. We tried 2 appetizers and one main. The appetizers were the chicken wings (we got the buffalo sauce), and the sticky ribs. The chicken wings could have been a bit crispier. They were really large wings so they needed to be cooked longer to crisp them up. The sticky ribs were amazing. I would go back just for those and the cocktails. We also tried the steak frites. The steak was perfectly cooked to medium. The fries were thin and crispy. The steak came pre-sliced which at first I thought was odd, but then realized it was cut in the perfect bias which made the steak more tender and allowed the chimicheri sauce to drip down between the slices. It was quite good. Although it didn't meet the "warm and cozy" expectations, the food and service were both good, and the atmosphere does have fun vibe. read more

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Came here first stop after 2.5 hr drive to Portland got drinks and shared a Ceasar wrap. I swear my husband is still talking about the chicken Ceasar wrap ... Great drinks Staff and food! We will be back! read more

Rigby Yard serves New American fare in an industrial setting (conveniently located on the cobblestone streets of Wharf Street). A solid cocktail menu, with appetizers, sizable entrees, and dessert, too. They have indoor seating and outdoor seating on their cobblestone patio, with umbrellas over each table for cover. Between the five of us (multiple appetizers and entrees, two drinks each, and a dessert), it was pretty affordable, and tasted good, too! There wasn't much of a wait, but it wasn't a ghost town, either. Service was solid enough. The prickly pear margarita (which is strong, to say the least), fries, olives, and tortellini are tasty. My rating is only as average as it is because there's no 'wow' factor to Rigby Yard. The food *was* good, but I could eat everything on their menu anywhere else in the country. There's nothing wrong with it, but nothing quite unique, either. Would go again but wouldn't make it a *must try* restaurant in Portland. read more

Rigby Yard - prickly pear margarita - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Portland, Maine

Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon after window shopping downtown just looking for some lunch. Got a seat at the bar. It was the bartenders first day on the job but he was super nice and helpful! We ordered lattes, the veggie burger, and the turkey BLT. The fries were perfect! Sandwiches were also really good and a good size! We weren't drinking but the drinks the bartenders were making looked good. The space had a variety of tables and seating and was really nice, I'd come back. Prices were good too! read more

Rigby Yard - Turkey blt - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Portland, Maine

Good vibes!! There alot of options on Wharf Street. We grabbed an outside table and took it all in. I highly recommend the Whipped Ricotta. It was topped with honey and honeycomb. Delicious-ness!! Oh- and we tried the prohibition soup for $0.33. You can't go wrong! It's a tomato base with beans and veggies - very good!! My turkey BLT was very filling, I only ate half. The salad was fresh and flavorful. We didn't have room for dessert. Love the area!! I would recommend this spot!! read more

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Such a weird experience. I paid almost $40 for a salad and mocktail.. added chicken for protein and it came with like 10 small cubes. I was eating fairly quick, but it still ended up soggy by the end. Booo. My friend and I had removed our cardigans when we sat down, and towards the end we put them back on, intending to order a dessert. The bartender then silently placed the receipt in front of us and walked away.. we were like what just happened? We just added a layer of clothing?! Anyway. The food wasn't necessary bad, it was very loud inside, but it was also a Saturday night so idk. Everyone was trying their best I'm sure, but it fell flat for me. Price was soo not worth it given the food, service, and atmosphere. read more

Please note, this review is based off of our experience on New Years Eve, where we purchased a "NYE Experience" and they were not at capacity (or even close -- half the seats/tables were empty). We were in town for a few days and couldn't really find much going on for new years, but I did run across a NYE Experience at Rigby Yard. It was $50 for a reserved table, a clear view of the ball drop on a TV, appetizers, dessert sampler and a glass of champagne for a midnight toast. It sounded a bit much for only one drink included and not knowing the food situation, but figured having a table and somewhere to go would be good since we didn't know the area and are "old" lol... As far as the staff and service -- they/it was mediocre at best. The hostess who got us settled in was not super friendly, but appreciated that she moved us to a table from the bar like our reservations stated. However, once we were sat, not one waitstaff visited our table or checked in for almost 15 mins. There were maybe 20 people in the entire place and I saw at least 6 people working so was a little confused that no one had at least greeted us. Our waitress was nice but was overly pushy and continuously asking (until we would say yes) about bringing out the apps and desserts. The "experience" mentioned an appetizer and dessert sampling. The appetizers consisted of 3 shrimp and 1 steak crostini. The steak crostini was good, but cold. To say I was underwhelmed by the appetizers is an understatement. The dessert was ok, but again not overly impressed, especially the strawberry filled with whipped cream. I've included pictures so you can see for yourself. We didn't get our free glass of champagne to toast until almost a minute before the ball dropped. It was just felt very thrown together last min. I also was disappointed when I saw several people getting fancy looking espresso martinis, but when I ordered mine it came in a weird beer /brandy glass and no garnishes. I get that it's on tap but not sure mine didn't look like everyone else's. It just seemed compared to reviews I had read it was all around a disappointment. And I will give them the benefit of the doubt as it was a special event, not regular service... But still, I feel like with an experience like that and less capacity that service and experience would be heightened. I would say if they do this again, make sure your staff is more aware/attentive (especially if it is 1/2 capacity) and either up the food experience or add a drink or two. 10/10 would not recommend for a special event like this, but would probably suggest checking it out on a regular day as most reviews at this place were good and the regular food menu looked good. read more

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Food was solid. Loved the chicken sandwich - nice spice. Service was a bit spotty for so many empty tables. Not sure what was going on there. But with an awesome beer and food selection, I would definitely return. read more

Great outdoor experience enjoying the Buffalo cauliflower, whipped ricotta, salad, $.33 soup and the Burger! Drinks and service were also great. If you want an enjoyable evening with great food and happy hour that STARTS at 7 come here read more

Rigby Yard - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Great spot! Wide open and accommodating. Good lobster rolls and burgers. Connected to Independence Ice. Underutilized with a good menu and good food. read more

I felt the atmosphere stuffy. I did not feel a warmness, we visited on St Paddy's day so that could have been the issue. I just wanted tea and dessert and felt as if I was a bother. Waitress was more focused on others unfortunately. The dessert took for ever to come to the table, I expected it to come out warm and gooey, and was barely warm and dry. I would like to try them again as it could have just been an off day due to the holiday read more

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We ordered inside but sat outside. We waited a LONG time for the food to be served. In their defense, it was July 4th and many other places weren't even open. It did not seem very busy for the food to have taken as long as it did. I had a lobster roll and my wife had the shaved sirloin steak and cheese. The food did not disappoint. In my week of eating lobster rolls, this was my favorite. read more

(EDIT: While I found it a bit too expensive and a bit too sparse on beers, it has many other drinks and is a nice relaxed place, so perhaps worth the money. And I decided, after some reflection, 4 stars is more appropriate than 3. ) My coworker proposed a meeting place since I'm in the area, so we came over and met up at Rigby. I like places that are wide open like this - plenty of room around us to give us space and quiet to enjoy conversation. Very tiny beer list unfortunately, for a place that feels like it should have a whole bunch of taps. I managed, but wasn't thrilled with the idea that you can either have 13 oz or 36 oz of beer. Why not 16 or 20 like normal glasses? Service was nice overall, friendly, almost accidentally took my glass and then apologized (but seriously - shouldn't have even attempted to take a non-empty glass as long as your patrons haven't left the premises yet!). A decent but expensive food menu. My verdict: One of the overpriced trendy places to be, but a nice atmosphere overall. I can't see myself spending much time or money here, but it's a good place for a brief stop. read more

What a snuffy ambiance. Sat in an overstuffed chair by the fireplace and it was super cozy!! Ordered a decaf cappuccino at the bar. Service was pretty slow but my drink was tasty. read more

Rigby Yard - inside - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Portland, Maine

Everyone is very friendly. It says it's a work cafe but lots of people just come to hang out or eat/drink. There's a full bar, giant tap, coffee. Sports on tv. And a decent bar/lunch menu. How can you not like a place who has an espresso martini on happy hour at 2pm because they know you're crashing late afternoon. Just had soup but it was excellent. read more

Beautiful interior!! They have a huge screen to watch games. Outdoor seating is comfortable and very dog-friendly. Food was just ok and very expensive. I had the rooster chicken and just consumed 3x the maximum daily allowance of sodium. It's worth visiting if a game is on and you want a clean and comfortable place to relax. read more

Rigby Yard - Outdoor seating - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Portland, Maine

We loved our dinner at Rigby Yard. Only gripe is the somewhat small menu but the food was delicious and the service was excellent. Fun atmosphere, with fireplaces and overall great vibe. read more

After being overwhelmed by the boisterous college-age crowds at several of the Old Port eateries we stumbled upon Rigby Yard. Sports on the big screen, music from the sound system, and tables full of adults in a simple brick-walls-and-drop-light interior created comfortable ambience. The menu is not extensive but everything seems to be prepared with craft and care. A real surprise on the menu is the Prohibition soup for $0.33 per cup. In an era of $5 coffees, the price seems unbelievable... and it is tasty! Kudos to the chef. I heartily recommend Rigby Yard. read more

For a space that used to be a dance club known as the "Iguana", Rigby yard has created a very open, clean, modern restaurant that still captures the essence of the old port (exposed brick, modern industrial decor, exposed beams, etc.). My friend and I enjoyed the Lavendar lemon Tom Collins for a little happy hour in their outdoor seating. We also VERY much so enjoyed this whipped ricotta app. Will certainly be back to try again soon! read more

Rigby Yard - Whipped ricotta with honeycomb app - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Portland, Maine

I'm not exaggerating when I say I had quite possibly the best fried chicken sandwich I've ever had in my entire life here. I knew nothing about the place but they had some solid outdoor seating and tables available without a reservation. The sandwich was huge and perfectly cooked. The fried crispy skin was complemented by rich juicy white meat chicken. The bacon was rich and salty without being overpowering. The bun was soft but not weak. I offered my wife a bite to be polite and she ended up having four or five over the course of the meal! Highly highly recommend. (That said, my wife got the Mac and cheese / pasta and it was not even close to as good, hence the 4 star rating instead of 5) read more

We came here on a Saturday evening for drinks and snacks... at the beginning the service was good, but we had to search for our waiter afterwards, since no one came for an hour to ask us for more drinks or food. We ordered food, they said it will be an hour, it was more than that. When the food came, it was not hot, more like warmish. And again no waiter showed up again, we needed to ask the buzz girl to get us the check. Service meh, food meh, drinks were ok. read more

Great ambience, lounge section, drinks and more. Rigby yard is a great place for light faire, drinks, and great service. Typically not too crowded. read more

Yes the people and the food is good and de Fries and everything is good you I think they do a great job job there too and stuff too they have everything on the menu read more

Have been to Portland for work over last 4 months...Faith, Kate, and Spencer made the trips away from home a lot easier! The Whipped Ricotta is amazing as is the Tortellini! Can't wait to come back next time work brings me to Portland read more

Came in for apps & drinks- our party of six was immediately impressed with the attention to service. We enjoyed the wings, spinach dip, fries, sliders & chilli. The draft beer was all crisp & had great flavor. They make a mean cosmo & even have mocktails available! All great recommendations! Our server checked in often & made sure we had everything we needed. This establishment has a Strong management system & everyone is so polite! Great place for groups, couples or a seat at the bar. There's tvs to watch sports. A combination of seating options- including in front of their indoor fire place. The interior is done well, very comfortable with a modern rustic aesthetic. We will certainly be back! read more

Rigby Yard - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Breakfast sandwich was fantastic. Probably, one of the best breakfast sandwiches that I've had this decade. I also had a warm latte, and it tasted pretty fresh and unique. I definitely recommend visiting this place. Bonus: the alleyway behind this restaurant is full of interesting characters. Most seem pretty harmless. It's like Gathering of the Juggalos meets the Village People, but a 2023 version where everyone is confused. read more

We ate here in August, sat outside and it had a great atmosphere, inside is very nice too. Great chicken sandwich, burger and fries. Attentive and friendly waitstaff. read more

Food was amazing! We had the filet! So tender! Host was very nice! Bartender needed to go back to charm school. read more

Very disappointing. The place was empty on a Friday night. The chicken wings were GREAT. I would order them again and again. The $22 burger was not worth $22 - burger cooked well, bacon jam tasty, fries awful (soggy afterthought). Tortellini with lobster was terrible - tasted like frozen pasta cooked with a bland cheesy oregano sauce with lobster thrown in - don't order this. The service was good, ambiance ok. I wouldn't go again. Sorry. read more

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Jade was awesome !!!! She gave us great service and was also giving us recommendations for food and drinks, love her, give her a raise plz!

My boyfriend and I came in on Friday right around dinner time. The host got us in right away and answered our questions easily!! Our server was great as well, easy to talk to and knowledgeable of the menu. We both got the cheese tortellini though he got his with chicken and they were delicious. The drinks also were great!! read more

Amazing cocktails and food! Great vibe and space and our server Jacob at the bar was the man! Mixed a strong drink and Greta convo :)

This place was awesome. Amazing coffee drinks and the unusual kava find which practically doesn't exist in this part of the country! Nice find. Highly recommend. read more

We wanted to find a nice bar for appetizers and drinks. We started with lemon drop shots, then I got a glass of wine, and my friend got a beer. Our waitress was attentive and so friendly! She even told us shot prices - which never happens and as a poor student, very appreciated. We ordered the buffalo cauliflower to split and it was the perfect size to share. They weren't anything life changing, but we easily cleaned the plate. The building is cute and spacious. There was plenty of room between each table, which made us feel more comfortable being at a bar. I almost gave four stars because I was not a fan of my wine. But I think I'm just a picky drinker and that's not the fault of the restaurant. If you do not like grapefruit - the Sauvignon blanc has HEAVY undertones of grapefruit, not a mild aftertaste. You've been warned. Not sure why this place has so few reviews!! We will definitely be returning. read more

Rigby Yard - Buffalo cauliflower - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Portland, Maine

What a beautiful space! I can see it being another fantastic and popular spot in the Old Port. Service was great and I look forward to getting back to enjoy their dinner menu. read more

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Great service from the wait staff and even the owner. The lobster roll was excellent!