We were nearby visiting my brother at his job and wanted some dinner. Found this place in a local search and the reviews were good. Inside the decor is nice. A mixture of booths, tables, and a bar. Very hip vibe (if I'm not too old to say that unironically). We were greeted right away and found a table. Service was attentive and very personable. Made some recommendations and then we dove into the menu. Good selection of American pub style food. Music was good and not too loud. Good came out in good time. The food was better than I expected. My mom had a haddock chowder which she and I both loved (I stole a spoonful). She split a cranberry walnut salad with me. It was tasty but over dressed. Would have been a lot better with less dressing. My Dad got the honey mustard wrap and he really liked it. He also got an espresso martini that he thought was just ok. I had the fish and chips. The fry on the fish was no joke. Thicker and crispier than I am used to but was so tasty and very well seasoned. It was so much I brought half home and ate it straight outta the fridge the next day and it was delicious. The star of the night were the fries. Seemed like a double fry method that again were so crispy and well seasoned. Delicious! Will for sure be back again if I find myself visiting family in Maine and want some great food in a friendly spot!
Anne Plumer-Fisher
Small but mighty. Great food and beverages and the staff is awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kate Willis
this place is so cozy and the atmosphere was perfect. Little kind of hole in the wall but in a very good way. Food was excellent and service was great as well. in a super convenient location if you are strolling around downtonw portland. We got there just in time as it seems to be a popular place. Will definitely be going back when im in the area again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anon Ymous
Emily and Joey were awesome! Super friendly, great food recommendations. Highly recommend the sweet & spicy tenders and hot fries.. We come up every year for February vacation and always make it a point to stop at Shay’s!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heather Turner
Such a cool little spot! The food was very delicious too! We brought our kids, and they liked it, too.Kid-friendliness: They offer a kids menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Fries
Daphne Turcotte
Martini's are amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tony Field
We had a great visit, staff excellent, atmosphere great, food hot and terrific, prices fair !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cowboy
Megan Lewis
I got a blackberry vodka and some garlic fries, and they were both so good!There was only 1 lady working the whole place alone. Props to her for doing great with all the larger groups that came in (a group of 10 came in when we were eating) . Everyone's food and drinks were great. Good little spot
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shay Y
My fiancé and I decided to check this place out while visiting Portland. We landed on it because my name is also Shay. Food and staff were amazing! Def add it to your list if you’re visiting!
I always love coming here, mostly for the chicken sandwich of the week, and sometimes for the snack attack burger, but everything else that I've tried here has been excellent also.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ginger6readSpaceman
This was my first restaurant experience here in Portland, and boy was it a good one! Upon entering, me and my party was super excited to see the funky-fresh atmosphere!We were seated quickly, and the service was very friendly and casual.The food was spectacular! Especially if you're looking for simple Americana comfort food.A lovely surprise! <3
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dwight & Sons Contracting Inc.
Great food and service always enjoy going here. Worth the trip.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
William Schuch
Food was good and the atmosphere was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jean M.
Best French Onion soup on the planet! Great food overall, great bar, great service. A little hole-in-the wall restaurant in the heart of downtown Portland, ME! A MUST visit!
We were nearby visiting my brother at his job and wanted some dinner. Found this place in a local search and the reviews were good. Inside the decor is nice. A mixture of booths, tables, and a bar. Very hip vibe (if I'm not too old to say that unironically). We were greeted right away and found a table. Service was attentive and very personable. Made some recommendations and then we dove into the menu. Good selection of American pub style food. Music was good and not too loud. Good came out in good time. The food was better than I expected. My mom had a haddock chowder which she and I both loved (I stole a spoonful). She split a cranberry walnut salad with me. It was tasty but over dressed. Would have been a lot better with less dressing. My Dad got the honey mustard wrap and he really liked it. He also got an espresso martini that he thought was just ok. I had the fish and chips. The fry on the fish was no joke. Thicker and crispier than I am used to but was so tasty and very well seasoned. It was so much I brought half home and ate it straight outta the fridge the next day and it was delicious. The star of the night were the fries. Seemed like a double fry method that again were so crispy and well seasoned. Delicious! Will for sure be back again if I find myself visiting family in Maine and want some great food in a friendly spot!
Small but mighty. Great food and beverages and the staff is awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
this place is so cozy and the atmosphere was perfect. Little kind of hole in the wall but in a very good way. Food was excellent and service was great as well. in a super convenient location if you are strolling around downtonw portland. We got there just in time as it seems to be a popular place. Will definitely be going back when im in the area again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emily and Joey were awesome! Super friendly, great food recommendations. Highly recommend the sweet & spicy tenders and hot fries.. We come up every year for February vacation and always make it a point to stop at Shay’s!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a cool little spot! The food was very delicious too! We brought our kids, and they liked it, too.Kid-friendliness: They offer a kids menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Fries
Martini's are amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a great visit, staff excellent, atmosphere great, food hot and terrific, prices fair !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cowboy
I got a blackberry vodka and some garlic fries, and they were both so good!There was only 1 lady working the whole place alone. Props to her for doing great with all the larger groups that came in (a group of 10 came in when we were eating) . Everyone's food and drinks were great. Good little spot
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
My fiancé and I decided to check this place out while visiting Portland. We landed on it because my name is also Shay. Food and staff were amazing! Def add it to your list if you’re visiting!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet & Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Pound for pound some of the best pub eats in town! If it's fried... It's cwispy! Haddock sammy and Hot Chicken will satisfy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips, Fried Chicken Sandwich, Sweet & Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Restaurantji Recommends
I always love coming here, mostly for the chicken sandwich of the week, and sometimes for the snack attack burger, but everything else that I've tried here has been excellent also.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was my first restaurant experience here in Portland, and boy was it a good one! Upon entering, me and my party was super excited to see the funky-fresh atmosphere!We were seated quickly, and the service was very friendly and casual.The food was spectacular! Especially if you're looking for simple Americana comfort food.A lovely surprise! <3
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and service always enjoy going here. Worth the trip.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was good and the atmosphere was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best French Onion soup on the planet! Great food overall, great bar, great service. A little hole-in-the wall restaurant in the heart of downtown Portland, ME! A MUST visit!