Restaurant reviews - Portland Press Herald

Little Tap House is a charmed location and a 3½-star-worthy restaurant

by Andrew Ross June 16, 2024June 17, 2024

The new owners of Little Tap House in Portland are making incremental changes that are helping the place live up to its farm-to-table tag line.

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Daytripping? We suggest these excellent new(ish) restaurants around Maine

by Andrew Ross June 4, 2024June 9, 2024

Let us help you figure out which places suit your mood, destination and palate.

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A modern diner/burger joint is serving ‘fantastic’ food in a fun, retro atmosphere

by Andrew Ross June 2, 2024June 2, 2024

A&C Soda Shop in South Portland does a whole lot more than soda. And it does it very well – 4-star well.

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At Thai Tree, traditional food, pop music references and impressive cooking

by Andrew Ross May 26, 2024May 25, 2024

For owner Nonsee Oumkasem, it’s a family affair in a familiar Portland spot; his parents are doing the cooking, as they did in the space’s predecessor.

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At Rise Pizza & Pub, creative pizzas in a family-friendly spot

by Andrew Ross May 19, 2024May 18, 2024

There is room for improvement with some of the dishes and drinks, but give the Cumberland eatery a little time.

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In the lobby of a Portland hotel, Salt Yard Cafe shouldn’t be overlooked

by Andrew Ross May 12, 2024May 11, 2024

The Canopy’s rooftop bar has attracted attention, but the New American menu and Maine-inspired cocktails at the ground-floor restaurant deserve more.

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Dine Out Maine: If you missed Paella Seafood in its first run, go now

by Andrew Ross May 5, 2024May 4, 2024

After a fire, the restaurant relocated into a more spacious home on Forest Avenue, and its eponymous dish is the best version our critic has had in Maine.