I was absolutely blown away with the experience we recently had at Noble Pizzeria & Barbecue!…read more We went in for some food with our 2 y/o nephew after being out for a walk and an afternoon on a local playground. The restaurant was very busy with pizza orders and pickups when we walked in - we were appropriately warned about the longer wait times and were okay with that. The food, each item, was delicious and our whole family enjoyed it!

On Stevens Ave today with my GF running errands. After a mani-pedi decided to grab lunch before…read morehitting our food shopping errands. Signage from road is clear and unobstructed with two entrances to choose from, one on Stevens Ave and the other mid building from parking area. Lots of natural light inside with art deco lettering on the walls spelling out "Neighborhood" and "Noble". Plenty of seating options at noontime with an empty bar. Decided that's where we wanted to be. Bartender was friendly and answered all of our questions with a smile on her face and enthusiasm in her voice. At first we were going to go with sharing a pizza then we read the sandwich menu and heard the special and promptly changed our minds. I had the Brisket sandwich on the menu and my GF had the chicken sandwich special with a lemon flavor combination with spices. Tried a THC drink and found ourselves giggling before our food arrived. The pickled vegetables that accompany the sandwiches were yummy as was the corn bread we shared. The brisket was perfect not dry at all and not super fatty. Chicken sandwich was very good, the crispy coating did not diminish with the sauce on the sandwich nor when additional BBQ sauce was added. They offer two types of BBQ sauce at every table and worth trying as they are in store made. Cole slaw was the only thing to fall short as it lacked any flavor. Crunchy but nothing to write home about. Marvelous experience and will be back with my husband in the near future. Great addition to the community.

Great little hole in the wall! I read about Mazzat a while ago and finally made my way there. This…read moretiny Middle Eastern eatery is a hidden gem located in Portland's busy Forest Ave neighborhood. My falafel wrap may be one of the best meals I've gotten in Portland, solely based on food-to-price ratio. The falafel was perfectly cooked, and the wrap was quite yummy. It came with these deep-fried "chips" (I'm sure they are something else) and a side of delicious hummus. I paid about $10 for the whole thing, including a soda. You just can't beat that. The menu was extensive and included a mix of sandwiches, salads, and plates. Would I go back to Mazzat? If I'm in the area, yes, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to make it there! In my opinion, this is more of a takeout spot. I did dine in, but the vibe is pretty much nonexistent -- a mix of about eight tables inside without much going on. All in all, I'm glad I tried it!

A hidden gem, I'd had cookies around the corner before and hadn't realized this was here. My…read morehusband brought home takeout items to snack on once and we realized we needed to make a point to come back and give it a proper try. Service was very polite and patient, and the food was awesome. They've got two vertical spits going for shawarma. The kebabs are displayed in the fridge and then cooked, so flavorful and interesting. There are several tables to sit and dine in if that's your vibe. It was torture driving home with the delicious smells. Don't skip eating the pickled veggies, they're unique and delicious! The portions pack a punch for the price. Next time I'll dine in and enjoy everything hot and fresh without the wait. The desserts also looked really good, next time!

Stopped by on may 4th before heading back to Arizona. I was able to try this place about two years…read moreago after seeing a Dave Portnoy review and it did not disappoint then as well as last week. I honestly didn't think I'd have a chance to get back to this place, but my sister was sneaky and sent her GPS so that we were going right by it before I headed off to the airport to head home and I'm so glad she did This place is fantastic. The pizza is great. I wish I had room in my suitcase to bring back other items, but it was fantastic to be able to stop by and really looking forward to going there the next time I'm back in Maine.

We always love the mushroom pie - lots of tomato sauce and plenty of rich tasty mushrooms. The…read morecheese pizza with bacon and onion was also favorite too, as was the Margherita supreme, which had a nicely heavy amount of vegetables. The Italian sandwich is always fantastic - just a perfect amount of meat and flavor on a freshly baked roll. The spring pizza was a rare miss - don't really match what we expected and it was too dry. Needed more of the white base sauce (or some EVOO) and some vegetable pieces - I sautéed some to fix the pizza to our liking.

Here with my so for dinner. His treat! Decor here is festive with colored lights and exposed brick…read more Signage is visible from road, good amount of parking. Read the reviews for the "Dirt Bird" and on first approach the chicken is indeed dry however when in combination with the other ingredients that just melts away to a delicious sandwich. Highly recommend. Service is great!! Personal register is the owner!! He saw me taking pictures of the menu and grabbed me a paper one for taking with. So nice. I really enjoy it when owners are boots in the ground helping get their food out.

The restaurant was very dirty today, every table had crumbs on it. We ordered the debris, chicken…read morebacon salad, some Cajun fries, a Modelo and Iced tea. The debris and the chicken were unbelievably dry. The fries were delicious as usual. Our bill was 51.00.

I will start this off by saying that I never would expect this small establishment to serve some of…read morethe best tacos that we have been privy to in a long time! It is a quaint and small and unsassuming place that packs 'em in tight but the great thing is that I was able to book a reservation ahead of time for a Friday night and we were able to be seated right away and our adventure begins. There were many vegan options for my better half and she also got a non alcoholic margarita that she enjoyed tremendously. I got three different styles of tacos and appetizers and they were divine ... (Pork Belly, Carnitas, Fried fish taco) The ambiance and the energy of the place was fantastic with the server being very good at what he did. We will definitely be back!

Bird & Co is the best Mexican spot in Portland…read more I'm not saying it's the most authentic, I'm not saying it's perfect, I'm not saying their cocktail program is going to change your life, but... 1. They take reservations (including for brunch on the weekends) and it's super easy to do online. How many places in this city are doing this? The answer is: still not many. 2. Their menu is clearly labeled with what's vegan and vegetarian. No guessing here, and the staff has always been quick to double-check with the kitchen if there are any questions or concerns. Segue... 3. The chips and guacamole for currently $10 are the same quantity of (and I mean this lovingly) overly salted, house fried - sometimes too fried - chips and a tiny scoop of good guac as most places in town that are CHARGING YOU MORE. Segue... 4. There are places in town now charging $8 to $10 for ONE TACO. And they're sometimes quite small. The tacos here average between $4.75 and $6.50 for creative, flavorful, interesting, filling options (also you can get them on either flour or corn, no upcharge). The menu changes from time to time, and I wish they'd bring back the fried yuca taco, but the solid vegan solid options right now are Adobo Sweet Potato, Fried Plantain, and Crispy Tofu. Segue... 5. The taquitos, brussel sprouts, and cheesecake are all vegan. Segue... 6. The brunch (10am to 2pm, Saturday and Sundays) options for vegans are probably the most impressive in town: tofu or chorizo or fresh avocado tacos, huevos rancheros, churro french toast, avocado toast, chimichangas. 7. The Mexican cold brew might change your life (... or at least make you really happy when you're playing hooky from work and having an 11am drink). Switch the tequila for house whisky, skip the vespertino, ask for a side of oat milk... no changes to the price when doing this, by the way, because they're THAT kind of place that isn't trying to punish you constantly with extra fees. 8. The staff is so accommodating, they're thoughtful, they check-in just the right amount. Sure, I've had a few bad experiences here, but overall... sit at the bar, make a friend, and just ask/just talk to them if you're missing something/need something etc. 9. The atmosphere here is Portland right before it became too cool (IYKYK). It's casual and relaxed, it can be intimate and loud when it's busy, it feels quite trendy yet still approachable when they've got their newly updated outside area set-up. 10. It's off peninsula which also changes the demographic and vibe entiiiiiiiiiirely. For the good. 6/5 no notes.

Top notch and delish. Affordable and fast, too! Love it here, highly recommend. The portions are…read morelarge and they taste even better the next day and the day after that!!

This is a great place for fresh Mediterranean fast food that you can try their creations or create…read moreyour own. Set up similar to chipotle's where you choose a base, protein and toppings or go with one of their pre-determined ones. I had smoked harissa chicken and created my own bowl. The chicken was flavorful, as were all the sides and toppings. Loved their hummus and tzatziki. Great healthy option to fast food. The space was clean and the waitstaff were helpful.

It's harder and harder to find a really good sammy these days. These guys make really good sammys…read more My pastrami and swiss was one of the better I've had in years, my girlfriends chupacabra blew her minds. Thumbs up and all that

Fantastic sandwich shop with very innovative menu options and lots of variety. Pleasant and fairly…read morefast service. Maybe on the pricey side. The Bada Bing is probably my favorite sandwich from here so far, but I've yet to have something I didn't like.

Great food, cocktails and service. I don't think people have found this place yet but they should.read more

Took my mom here while she visits Portland, and we were pleasantly surprised to learn they were…read moreparticipating in Restaurant Week! We shared the street fries to start (YUM) and I opted for the French onion soup as my starter. We then each had a fish dish, the haddock almondine and stuffed salmon, and we ate in silence because that's how delish they both were. Finally we had the chocolate lava cake which was just okay, but that's fine because we were so full from the rest of our meal! The staff is incredibly friendly, and though the space is small it wasn't too loud or cramped. And the igloos outside looked so cool - would definitely be worth visiting on a snowy day!

Staying at the Longfellow hotel across the street, we gave this place a try on a whim. Excellent…read morevibes and service. Highly recommended: salt cod, foie gras truffles, pasta with guanciale. I had a smash burger (special) which was a bit too much -- needed one fewer item from the rich salty umami family of flavors, every bite good on its own but a LOT as a dish. Service was wonderful; my friend mentioned that she loved chocolate mousse but was too full for dessert, and our server brought us a to go portion as a bonus with the check. And it was awesome (topped with hazelnuts, sea salt, and a drizzle of olive oil, very good idea well executed).

**November 2025: Thanksgiving Dinner**…read more I made a reservation through Resy about a week before Thanksgiving and was able to successfully secure bar seating for two. We got a text reminder as well as phone call reminder leading up to our reservation. On the day of our reservation we were greeted with a warm smiled and directed to our seats. Since we visited on Thanksgiving Day it was a prix fix menu which included the following: -Bread and Turkey Jam -Winter Squash Soup -Chicory & Arugula Salad -Roasted Turkey Breast -Braised Short Ribs -Ilma's Maple Bourbon Pie -Pumpkin Budin This menu was specifically made for Thanksgiving so I imagine guests who have to wait until the next Thanksgiving to enjoy the fare. What I can say is that the soup was my favorite and the turkey breast was not in the slightest dry. The short ribs were my friends favorite and we both loved the pumpkin budin. Service was polite and efficient and te music was upbeat and lively, despite the restaurant emiting a dark romantic vibe. I'm really thankful that they had reservations available and that the food was delicious since many restaurants in the area were already booked out. Thank you Wayside Tavern for a delicious meal!

The last time I ate here was 43 years ago. In a world with constant change it's miraculous that The…read moreGreat Lost Bear has remained about the same. Small, quiet tables with partitions between rooms make it a quaint/romantic place to eat. The menu contains lots of comfort food and pub fare. The waitress was friendly and efficient. The burger is thick and juicy enough that you need extra napkins. The French fries are fried, sliced potatoes and are excellent. Parking during peak times I would imagine would be a challenge, especially with huge snow piles in the neighboring parking lot.

I will start by saying best wings ever, but for a manager escalate a simple "dissatisfied with the…read moreservice" to accusing us of embarrassing our server in front of other customers" to "well if you would like I will fire her for you" back to how we embarrassed her!" I have never been so humiliated in my life! I nicely asked if someone could check on our order, and was told, sorry i am not going to step on your servers toes, I will ask her to stop over. 12 minutes later our servers brought us our food. And, As I said, as always the food was amazing! All I wanted was a sorry you were disappointed with service and I would have walked away happy! Instead I walked away feeling like a criminal.