Restaurant reviews - Portland Press Herald

Oun Lido’s setting is a work in progress, but the food is already 4-star

by Andrew Ross September 15, 2024September 12, 2024

The chef puts imaginative yet comforting spins on dishes from his childhood at the new modern Cambodian restaurant in Old Port.

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Updated classics shine at Linden + Front in Bath

by Andrew Ross September 8, 2024September 10, 2024

Local, seasonal ingredients take front and center.

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Squeeze in a barn supper before the season turns

by Andrew Ross September 1, 2024September 3, 2024

A farm-to-table dinner in a barn on a farm is a magical experience, and it’s not too late to enjoy one this year.

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However you define The Happy Clam in St. George, it’s a 4-star experience

by Andrew Ross August 25, 2024August 26, 2024

Is it a pub? A seafood shack? A German restaurant? A karaoke bar? This unusual seasonal eatery is all those things and more, and across the board, the cooking is excellent.

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At Mesa Grande Taqueria, scratch-made food at affordable prices

by Andrew Ross August 18, 2024August 22, 2024

The mix-and-match ordering system may signal chain restaurant, but the food at this new East End spot is made with care, and the staff knows their stuff.

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A few wobbles, but overall a meal at Cantina Calafia is ‘pretty terrific’

by Andrew Ross August 4, 2024August 6, 2024

The charming new Baja/Veracruz-inspired restaurant in Portland’s West End is a secret hidden in plain sight.

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The Good Table in Cape Elizabeth gets a polished upgrade

by Andrew Ross July 28, 2024July 27, 2024

The popular, longtime stalwart was sold last year and now serves a skillfully executed menu of bistro classics. The terrific breads and pastries add to the 4-star experience.