Super cute place up on 4th floor. There's the world's slowest elevator that will take you there…read more Once up there you will be entering a super cute and comfortable space full of friendly people. The bar tender was Devin and she was fantastic! She was going all the things. There seemed to be tons of locals which speaks volumes. The menu is the same as the bowling alley on the first floor. There's something for everyone. We ordered fried pickles which are highly recommended. Then, ordered the bolognese and a burger. Subbed onion rings for the fries and there were tons! Everything was delicious. Burger was fresh and a great portion. Bolognese was also tasty. Impressive flavor and portions for the price! Super reasonable. Great value. Ordered spicy margarita which was great, a lemon martini (get this - amaretto added great flavor), and a Manhattan. Great bar!!! Would go again. Just great vibes, delicious food, great value, and super friendly employees.

First time here and on a Tuesday night. It's open mic/band night. This place is unique and a cool…read moreplace to unwind after a day of work. A wide variety of bourbons, whiskeys, and a full bar. Getting great service and getting the low down to come back. There's entertainment every night they are open. Sidecar is open Tuesday through Saturday. You can go upstairs and outside if you want. It has a lighthouse feel to it.

Stopped by George and Leon's in Portland for lunch and had the Junior beef with the homemade onion…read morerings, and it absolutely hit the spot. The beef was tender, flavorful, and piled just right, with plenty of sauce to make every bite satisfying without being too much. The onion rings were a standout--crispy, golden, and clearly homemade, with great seasoning and a fresh taste you do not get everywhere. This was one of those simple, classic meals done really well. Good portions, great flavor, and exactly the kind of local spot you hope to find when you are in town. I would gladly order this again.

Very very dissatisfied & disappointed. I ordered two super beef deconstructed sandwiches & onion…read morerings to take back home to Old orchard beach. What I opened up was two super beef sandwiches that were well done, flavorless & not rare like they should be. A north shore 4 way sandwich should never be well done. I'm more than pissed,I just spent $60.00 plus an $9.00 tip. The only good part of my order was the very kind woman who took my order. I'm expecting a refund on my sandwiches that clearly should have been rare not well done. I'll be calling George & to express my disappointment. I've eaten north shore 4 ways probably a dozen times from multiple restaurants. Never once until today has the roast beef been nothing but a perfect rare. From now on I will be forever ordering my sandwiches from Roasty's in Portland, Maine. George & Leon's you let me down big time

Stopped in at Bread and Olive for a couple of glasses of wine and some appetizers, and it did not…read moredisappoint. Our server, Tina, was fantastic--attentive and quick, making sure we had everything we needed. The wine was delicious, and the appetizers were just as impressive. We tried the scallops and a mushroom pâté, which was absolutely amazing--true standouts. This is a cozy, intimate spot with a short but quality menu, making it ideal for a quiet weekday meal if you're craving something homemade and comforting.

We really enjoyed this find. Great for after the soccer game, good cocktails, friendly atmosphere…read moreand a quiet passive surprise on good eats!! Would go back.

The food was really good. Way above the typical hotel restaurant. Also Laura at the bar is…read moreincredibly friendly and fun. She gets everyone at the bar involved in a conversation so you all feel welcome.

This is a restaurant in the embassy suites hotel. That being said, the food is delicious!!! You…read morewould not expect a hotel restaurant to have food like this! We stayed here and had an amazing experience overall. The service is amazing, we had the best server that recommended and was honest about questions we had which i believe is best and most important.

This is our third time here and every time we can't get over how good the pizza is! Service is…read morefantastic and it is very nice in there with a view of the pizza oven. If you come here get any of the pizzas and I'm sure you'll be happy, especially with their homemade ranch. Can be on the pricier side but I guess that's most places in Portland now haha

Went to TIPO spur of the moment, and was able to get seating at the bar. The bartender/server was…read morevery helpful with meal ideas. I had the red wine rigatoni with Chianti, braised short rib, Burrata, and Parmesan. Not a huge portion, but this was excellent. Rich flavors that really worked together. I was a little annoyed that we had to purchase focaccia - $8 for 4 small pieces, and more annoyed that when we asked for a little olive oil for dipping, they wanted to charge us again for the oil. No thanks. Was it a great meal? Yes. Will I probably go back here when there are so many good Italian restaurants in Portland? Doubtful.

Dominique (the owner) is a gracious unpretentious front of house. The relaxed vibe and warm…read morelighting complement the casual but elevated Baja-California food and beverage offerings. Over a half dozen visits since opening, I've found the experience unique and satisfying in the crowded Portland foodscape. Don't miss the bluefin tuna aguachile, the fish tacos and the roasted half-chicken (which is more elevated in flavor than the name suggests!)

addicted to the fish tacos love coming here for happy hour…read moreon the patio in the summer and pozole on a snowy winter night Dominique and the staff are so sweet and attentive

Stopped in recently while visiting town. I ordered the Bleu Ridge burger and really liked it. The…read moreburger options are really interesting--an elevated take on a classic burger without being over the top. The onion rings were crispy, and the Irish cream shake was solid. Service was friendly, and everything came out fresh. A great place to come back to when you're in the mood for a good burger.

Out for a weekend ride and we were hangry. The sign spoke to us so we pulled into the lot. The…read moreburgers did not disappoint and the shoestring fries were amazing too! So delish!

We decided to go to Woodford F&B for mothers' day brunch - and we knew we needed to get there so it…read moreworked with our friend's ferry schedule and then be able to dine and make it to Portland Stage by 1:45. Tall order - but it worked! I have loved this place since they opened and living in the burbs I don't get there as much as I'd like. So going on a day when it was CRAZY busy was a leap, but a good one. You know it's a good sign when all team members are focused and working as one - even their James Beard nominated chef brought out a plate or two - luckily at our table! Sometimes I am too much a creature of habit but this time I went a bit rogue - for me anyway! Started with a Woodford Apertif that was just right to accompany their amazing deviled eggs. Four of us so like them that we each get one and a half. For brunch I joined one friend and went for Turkish Eggs and Avocado toast - it was amazingly good, and again totally not me. The eggs were poached just right, the Turkish flavoring added so much and when all kind of layered on the avocado toast - yummy! Wayne and another friend insisted they were going healthier with the Baked Eggs Florentine. Again a perfectly poached egg atop spinach and served with a tasty focaccia and fruit cup. One of the first times I've not had a burger and fries while at Woodford - but way delish. Going on Mother's Day also meant a huge crowd that included rowdy kids, but the food, the company, the staff and the friends made it worthwhile.

We had some folks visiting from the UK and decided that Woodford F&B would be a great place for us…read moreto meet up. We haven't been here in ages so this was a good excuse. We were so engaged in our amazing food and conversation, I neglected to get pics of the cool interior and our dishes! First off, our server was really great. She didn't rush us when our chatting made us lose focus on ordering. She was quite attentive however. Three in our party ordered the burger. They were all really impressed with them and enjoyed their meals. I had the mussels, which were outstanding! My only complaint would be that the spices on their fries were too much for me, but I am very sensitive to spice (due to a long-ago unexpected encounter with a scotch bonnet pepper sauce). The staff recommended a super bottle of wine and our cocktails were just perfect, too. What a fantastic place!

My wife and I recently went to our first show at Blue the other night. Had never really known it…read morewas a spot prior to this concert. It was an album release party for local pop-punk/emo band Broadwing. The card featured other local bands as well as a New England DJ. I know now that some shows at Blue are free or minimal cover which is great. Tickets for this show ended up being $12 which is a great value for a concert/night out. Hard to find tickets that cheap nowadays. The person working the door was friendly and had our name already so didn't even need to pull the tickets up. Bartenders were friendly and the drinks were well made. I especially liked their spicy cocktail Bing Bong which had the perfect kick to it! Prices were reasonable for drinks as well. Venue is on the small side as expected but had a great vibe for intimate smaller shows. Even with a sold-out show it was not overpacked. The acoustics and sound were good for a smaller venue as well. If you love smaller concerts I would recommend checking out their event schedule to see if something piques your interest. Also if you are a fan of pop punk music then do yourself a favor and check out Broadwing (especially their song New England Baby)! Very down to earth friendly band!

The online presence of Blue is a dumpster fire. Why do I need to enter my contact information just…read moreto see what's happening tonight? If I don't, there is NO current reliable information on who's scheduled. Pathetic and unreliable. I'm not doing it. I've enjoyed many evenings there, but the basic management of the venue is a joke. It will be a shame when it closes. What acts are scheduled for the NEXT WEEK? How difficult is that to maintain? Apparently, it's not possible.