Maybe you've gone to the same restaurant for every special occasion over the last decade. Perhaps your favorite spot shut its doors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Or maybe you're just on the lookout for a new dining experience to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. Whether you're trying to find your way out of a restaurant rut, just moved to your city, or simply want to try somewhere new for your next celebration, finding a new favorite spot can be challenging.
There are lots of components that go into picking the right restaurant for a special occasion. What the ambiance is like, which type of cuisine is served, what dietary restrictions can be accommodated, the price point, and even whether reservations are accepted are important considerations. Whether you're looking for cozy-casual or fine dining, Portland, Maine has a variety of eateries to choose from for your next celebration.
To aid in your search, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Portland, Maine using rankings from . Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Bon appetit!
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#30. C2 - Congress Squared
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (160 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bar, Contemporary
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 157 High St, Portland, ME 04101-4563
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#29. Blue Spoon
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (214 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 89 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101-3603
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#28. Benkay Japanese Restaurant And Sushi Bar
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (240 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Sushi, Asian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 16 Middle St, Portland, ME 04101-5161
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#27. Armory Lounge & Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (112 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bar, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 20 Milk St, Portland, ME 04101-4128
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#26. Flatbread Company
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,219 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 72 Commercial St Ste 5, Portland, ME 04101-4749
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#25. The East Ender
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (360 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 47 Middle St, Portland, ME 04101-4213
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#24. Tiqa
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (216 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 327 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101-4625
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#23. Top of the East
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (249 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 157 High St, Portland, ME 04101-4563
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#22. Diamond's Edge Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (186 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: Diamond Cove, Portland, ME 04101-4029
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#21. Harbor Bistro + Terrace
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#20. The Grill Room and Bar
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (485 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 84 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101-5003
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#19. Solo Italiano Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (312 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 100 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101-4712
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#18. Boda
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (414 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Asian, Thai
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 671 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101-3303
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#17. David's Opus Ten
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (97 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 22 Monument Sq Inside David's Restaurant, Portland, ME 04101-4082
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#16. Empire Chinese Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (467 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Chinese
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 575 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101-3308
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#15. Old Port Sea Grill and raw bar
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (509 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 93 Commercial St 93 Commercial St, 04101-4703, Portland, Maine, Portland, ME 04101-4703
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#14. Scales Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (984 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 68 Commercial St Maine Wharf, Portland, ME 04101-5089
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#13. Miyake
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (326 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Japanese, Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 468 Fore St Suite 200, Portland, ME 04101-4029
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#12. Sur Lie
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (189 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Contemporary
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 11 Free St, Portland, ME 04101-3907
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#11. Ribollita
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (329 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 41 Middle St, Portland, ME 04101-4213
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#10. The Bar of Chocolate Cafe
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (203 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 38 Wharf St, Portland, ME 04101-4144
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#9. The Green Elephant
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (625 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Asian, Thai
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 608 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101-3304
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#8. David's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (634 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 22 Monument Square, Portland, ME 04101-4082
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#7. DiMillo's On The Water
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (3,274 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Seafood, Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 25 Long Wharf, Portland, ME 04101
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#6. Evo Kitchen + Bar
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (408 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 443 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101-4025
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#5. Central Provisions
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,023 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: International
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 414 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101-4027
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#4. Fore Street Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (2,399 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, International
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 288 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101-4109
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#3. Street and Co.
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,803 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 33 Wharf St, Portland, ME 04101-4145
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#2. Isa Bistro
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (277 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 79 Portland St, Portland, ME 04101-2827
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