Restaurants in South Portland

“Former South Portland resident, and still think an hour + drive is worth it just for Taj. Fantastic food, lovely people, beautiful new location. HIGHLY recommend!”

“We have been occasional diners since Leluco opened, and it’s always been a lovely treat. This year we also decided to trust them with our Thanksgiving meal, and they did not disappoint! Our 1.5 turkeys were amazingly prepared, lovingly packed, and easy to reheat. Our friends and I are not sure if we’ve ever had a more delicious bird. Thank you, thank you for being a part of our Thanksgiving celebration. We are so glad you’re in our community ❤️”

“Sure, Mabel! Here’s a polished, friendly review letter you can use: --- Restaurant Review I recently visited this restaurant for the very first time, and I was truly impressed from start to finish. The food was so delicious that I actually found myself wishing I could get the recipes to make the dishes at home later. I ordered the chicken sandwich, and it was one of the most unique and flavorful sandwiches I’ve ever had. Every bite was incredible. My friend ordered the steak and cheese, and it must have been amazing because she ate every last bite of it without hesitation! The staff deserves special recognition as well. They were excellent, kind, and especially patient with my service dog in training, who is only five months old. Their understanding and welcoming attitude made the whole experience even better. Overall, this was a wonderful first visit, and I will definitely be returning. Highly recommended!”

“The best seafood I have ever had. Fresh! Hand breaded! Delicious! 🦞🍤🦀”

“if you don't stop here on your next visit to this area you are seriously missing out. Great food awesome service. this was the highlight of my short visit here. I'll be back.”

“Great experience. Friendly staff, great food. First time we’ve found blue crab since moving up here from Maryland in 2018. We left full and happy. And the value for the money, ya it’s definitely worth every penny. We’ll be back”

“Outrageously good food that is always artfully presented. Great cocktails - wonderful atmosphere. Love it!”

“Great small cigar lounge. Good selection of cigars, reasonably priced. Good selection of beer, also offering coffee drinks, sodas and water. Great, relaxing atmosphere.”

“We were in Portland for the day, and we had agreed on Longhorns for lunch.
My brother in law had the sirloin steak, done to perfection!
I had the Baked Pork Chop not dried out, actually juicy and loaded baked potato excellent.
My sister had the chicken, again very good.
It was early for lunch, but the service was excellent, our server very attentive, but not overly so.
It was quiet, so we could carry on a conversation, without loosing the conversation.
I would recommend it during off peak hours as I was told by a regular, they can get very busy.”

“I went here in October and I truly have thought about it once a week since. There was a cool vintage seller pop up while we there. The beer was great, the olives were tasty. The bartender was friendly and gave us lots of recommendations. I don’t know what else you could ask for”

“The PB&J Gunner Runner is the best flavor-added stout I think I have ever had. They also sell Cape Whoopies from next door, after they’re closed. We had a flight and enjoyed all 4 offerings.

Small place, worth a stop. Wish I could’ve taken home some of the PB&J stout. That one alone was worth the stop.”

“I stopped in on a whim and boy I’m glad i did! We created by a very friendly host and then sat at a table and immediately greeted by our server whom was beyond amazing! His name is Erik (Eric) in sure of spelling! But he was friendly and warm and made us feel completely welcome the entire time! Ask for him if you want great service! It’s hard to find these days . Thank you for a great day out that doesn’t happens often . You Erik made it great THANK YOU!”

“We did take out the steak&cheese sandwich was excellent and I loved the fries”

“The food was amazing! We received our order very quickly and it had so much flavour. I would definitely recommend!”

“Nice employees. Fast service.”

“Legit sandwich artist. The old guy that makes the sandwich does good work ! Super fast service. Don’t know about the pizza didn’t try it. Attached to the citgo and a Dunkin’ so one stop shopping for lunch.”

“Friendly staff. Linguine with meatballs hit the spot. Loved the window seat near the bar area.”

“Had to spend a bit of time outside for a little issue in the kitchen that the fire department needed to check out during lunch today. Other than that small inconvenience the service was top notch and the food was the same as always. Kudos to the crew for handling the situation the way that they did.”

“Love their variety of drink & food choices! I have dined here multiple times and have always had a great meal! Also love the atmosphere! You quickly forget that you are eating in a hotel restaurant!”

“Had a good time at the hibachi. I ordered the rib eye and was surprised by the generous size and quality of the ribeye. Definitely left very full. Would recommend”

“Best part: If you squeeze in between the desk and chair, you can sit on the floor right next to the (floor to ceiling) window, and it's like sitting on the edge of a cliff looking out over the Turnpike. The noise level is well-controlled, and it's quite peaceful looking at cars and trucks roll by from six stories high. Needs to be high room on the back of the West tower for this effect. Quietest a/c / air system in any hotel I've stayed in, and the controls were pretty legible. Bed was comfy and slept well. Some mystery spots on the coverlet. If you're a DIY type, take along a scraper and some paint and you can fix the peeling paint in the bathroom. Stay away from the breakfast, if you're not used to a mass-market diet, either way you'll do just as well at McDonald's. 'Fridge is useful if you want to lightly freeze things. If you want the good ol' days of a freshly-made bed every day, get on it immediately. We waited til day 3, and despite obediently ordering 24 hrs in advance, chaos still ruled when we returned at 6 pm. The same fellow running check-in eventually arrived with a few towels; we decided he was probably running the whole place on his own that night.”

“We brought a big family group to celebrate our twins 17th birthday. Our server Nick was fun, engaging, super helpful and prompt with everything! The noise in Buffalo Wild Wings is sometimes a lot but the TV volumes were not super high and we were able to talk and enjoy our time together! The food was great and overall a really good experience. Thank you BDubs for making this a great outing for our family!”

“very good food and adorable place inside! Very nicely sized portions and overall GREAT food! and the ladies in there seemed very upbeat and happy!”

“Antony was our waiter this evening and he was great! He was running the house as the only waiter, bar tender, and maybe even cooked our dinners! The food was excellent and our waiter made our our visit to Pattaya really enjoyable! ❤️”

“The food was excellent! The young man who made our tableside guacamole and our waiter were two of the best serves I have ever encountered! This place is TopShelf!”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10 absolutely delicious carne! The quesadilla is one of my faves. Add guacamole and crema 🤤🤤🤤”

“while visiting the New England area we literally randomly picked an ice cream shop and Willard's was close to where we driving nearby. It was such a wonderful experience. the 2 ladies working were as kind as could be and the variety of flavors were exceptional. my wife had the blueberry ice cream and I had a sundae that was loaded with chocolate fudge. so delicious! so good we may drive the 1200 miles to come back again!!!”

“The BEST authentic Mexican food you can find this far north! Nothing else can come close! The tacos and huaraches are phenomenal! definitely will be back”

“Their strawberry cheese tart might be the most delicious thing I have ever tasted in my 34 years of life. Just saying. 😮‍💨”

“Just had their chicken pot pie and it was just as delicious as it looks. The peanut butter smores blondie was to die for. The Bakery was neat, organized and clean. Lots of baker's working on a number of tasks. Prices are competitive. I will be ordering more from their menu. Ready made dinners and salads in the cooler also looked great. Full and fresh.”

“Thank you for being one of the only places in town with healthy and vegan options � the amazing taste is a bonus”

“Came here after visiting Portland Headlight in Cape Elizabeth. Many options to choose from and they were delicious! My girls ordered three different kinds of pad Thai.”

“Really amazing avocado toast. This place has just the cutest and best energy. Staff were very friendly and service was fast. This is a great place to stop before seeing some lighthouses!”

“Loved working with Q Street Diner! Very kind and professional while sharing her space during our service today. It’s not easy having to shut down the kitchen in a professional setting for cleaning, and we were met with kindness and coffee ☕️😁”

“My husband, 8yo and I tried this for the first time this evening. Five stars. The food was so good and fresh and flavorful. The staff were friendly and outgoing. The bathrooms were clean and the seating was spotless. Everything is new and modern. Please come to Brunswick area!”

“We had them cater our backyard wedding and they were fantastic! Everyone raved about the food and the service. Super easy to work with and VERY reasonably priced! I couldn’t recommend them enough!”

“Had an amazing time hanging out at the Tavern. Right away we were charmed by the bartender; Niko, shoutout, you’re the best. The bar food is delicious, better than a lot of more expensive places! We played pool, the other patrons were awesome and super chill to hang out with. We’re not even local but anytime we’re in the area we are sure to stop by Spring Point Tavern!”

“If you like sushi but are on the go, you owe it to yourself to try Poké from Big Fin Poké. It fills the craving and is a healthy fast food option to boot! :) Customer service is always friendly and prompt, and the food is always fresh.”

“We used Cake Elizabeth for our wedding cake and desserts. Our cake turned out beautiful. Excellent desserts, and the team was very responsive and accommodating!”

“Outstanding fare; courteous, professional staff; charming atmosphere; a must—highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Best BLT I had in a long time. I had my sandwich on their fresh no preservatives white bread,, baked fresh every day. DELICIOUS”

“We ate here after finding out one of our favorite places for Chinese food closed and we were pleasantly surprised to find this one not to far from where we use to go. It’s a small place that seems to do big business. It’s one of those places that you might just drive by and not notice but you would be missing out if you do. When we go to Portland and are in the mood for Chinese food this is where we will be going. Great food and super friendly folks. Definitely give them a chance I don’t believe you will regret it 😁.”

“What a nice place with great tasting food and shakes! We will be back to try different menu items!!”

“Best market around! 🎉🍕🍺🍷🎉”

“Super great Whoopi pies‼️‼️‼️❣️❣️”

“The young people who work here give stellar customer service. They are appropriately friendly and engaging. Bravo to ownership and managers for this!!!”

“Such a fun atmosphere!! Always a great time!”

“I wanted to try a new flavor but unsure what I wanted, Staff recommended Summer Splash and it was the bomb!! It’s my new favorite flavor now!! Thanks! Highly recommend!!”

“The Maine Mall is awesome a lots stores to buy from Old Navy Spencers Best buy so on Starbucks Cafe at the the Mall. so on lotes more. I would always go there when I can. it's great for family or friends gatherings to go with and so on.”

“These guys are awesome and the food is fantastic! Stop in and try it out if you haven't already.”

“Small sandwich shop, reasonable prices and good food! Perfect place to stop and grab a bite to each. Couple tables inside and a couple pick nick tables right out front.”

“We stopped into DeAngelo’s in South Portland and were met with fast, efficient service and big smiles all around. The team was on point, and everything was fresh, quick, and exactly what we needed. It’s always a win when great service meets great food—thank you, DeAngelo’s! From all of us at S.B. Taylor Transport, we appreciate you!”

“I can’t express enough how good the food is and how hardworking the employees are. They are so sweet and work so hard. The food is absolutely delicious, can’t recommend it enough. Me and my family always go to them whenever we are in the area and it’s become such a fond memory for us. The chicken teriyaki is beyond the best and I crave it all the time. You just have to go! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”

“The food here is very good 😋😋😋😋”

“Just happened to stop here yesterday for a late lunch! So glad we did! My husband has had their pizza before I hadn't. The pizza was soo delicious! I ordered a Pineapple, Bacon & Hot Honey small pizza. It was one of the BEST pizza's I've ever eaten! I didn't take my receipt so I can't remember our waiters name & I wish I could because he deserves a shout out! He was amazing!! Would definitely recommend! & will definitely be back!”

“Great sandwiches and Pizza! Peters Breakfast is the best in sopo!!! you will not be disappointed with the selection craft beers and wine”

“The best tacos around! Carne asada and pastor, sooo dang delicious!”

“Restroom is always clean, lots of options for food and beverages. The kitchen has greatly improved in the last couple months. Go in and ask for Carson; he's extremely talented and knowledgeable about food. Makes the best Cuban sandwich!”

“I had so much fun tonight attending the Unicorn cupcake class!! The instructor was so informative, fun, and easy to learn from. Thank you and I will definitely be back!!”

“We were needing a quick stop for lunch by the airport before flying home and chose this spot for pizza. We were delightfully surprised they had an Italian sandwich, not Maine style. The sandwich was delicious and that bread!! We also got the pulled pork with scallions pizza and added mushrooms and pepperoni- it was so good. The crust was thin with a perfect char. We couldn’t decide if the sandwich or pizza was better but all agreed if this place existed in Oklahoma, we’d be regulars.”

“Their service is amazing. My personal favorite is their latte. I did try their strawberry banana smoothie the other day and it tasted so fresh. Highly recommended!”

“Great service! They aim to make sure you are happy with your order! Great environment, great service. Our #1 coffee stop every year when we come to visit!”

“This place is amazing!! I ordered on the Toast app and I wanted to take the boba home to my boyfriend since he wasn’t with me so I called and asked if I could get the drinks with no ice, the woman who answered the phone was sooo nice and very politely explained that the drink needed a little bit of ice so the drink could be shaken up well. I love this place it is the main reason I love going to the Maine mall! Everyone was super nice when I picked up the drinks:)! The boba is always amazing as well, I normally get strawberry tea with mango and strawberry boba it’s AMAZING. I always order on toast and my order is never wrong, always perfect!! If you order ahead on toast while you’re shopping in the mall, you can keep shopping until it’s ready which is so convenient! They also gave me a bag to carry the two drinks I got which was so perfect!!”

“Call ahead as brewery is semi-appointment only with larger tasting room planned for next summer. Unique, must-do experience with first hand look at one of the oldest craft brewing operations in Maine. Loved talking to knowledgeable brewer – his passion for beer and the Maine craft scene really shows! Enjoyed great samples and walked away with some delicious affordable cans.”

“I’ve been to several auntie Anne’s in other locations SO excited to see one coming to the Maine mall and they are working so fast it’s almost open! ? projected to open middle of April,2022!”

“Best pizza we have EVER had. Fries great too”

“Taco Trio is the best! Not only is the food delicious, but the service is quick and friendly. The salsa bar is amazing! I also really appreciate the cardboard packaging - very little single use plastic there.”

“This is a food court Johnny Rockets in South Portland. The shakes here are high quality and the food is a really well done, on top of the staff is very nice. Again it was a very good burger. This is more like an 80s burger joint family style. the food was excellent. However....I shake, 1 fry, 1 burger, 1 soda. $31.00 before tip.”

“I love this location and the staff. They are sooo sweet and friendly, they always know my go to rushes, either a blue Hawaiian or beach bum with extra pineapple. they make me smile all the time and I love seeing them bright and early before i go into work. One morning, one of them wrote "happy Saturday :)" and I didn't realize it until I drove off and the little things like that make it for me. I wish I knew her name😬 shout to her though!! Jill is also a sweetheart and I love the 10-15 sec convos we have. Thank you guys!! Love yall💛”

“If you know, you know. Amato's is one of the quintessential sandwich shops in Maine, and as a born-and-raised local, there really is nothing like it, as they proport in their slogan. When living out of state, every time I came home to visit, my first stop was for a Real Italian, a Moxie, and Humpty Dumpty All Dressed chips.

I've had a generic review here for years, but I needed to update it after this weekend. It was a busy Friday, I was on my way home from work and picking up an order my wife had placed for the whole family. I didn't have the order details, and so some of this was certainly my oversight, but when I arrived home, a sandwich was missing, and another was generously lacking in vegetables, though I would only learn this last bit on the drive back to the store.

Upon explaining the situation, no less than three staff members jumped to fix the situation, finding the lost sandwich, remaking the other, and additionally providing me with a quart-sized soup/salad container of freshly sliced veggies, just to make sure that we had all we needed. The customer service was - in a word - exceptional. I had even proclaimed that this was not enough to sour me as a customer, and they still insisted on going above and beyond.

Thank you again to the Amato's South Portland staff. You made our evening.”

“So happy to find a Starbucks. I’m from CA and I’m us to being able to go to Starbucks everywhere I go. Here not very many so I was so happy when I saw tour location.”

“My first time today! I’m hooked. The jerk chicken fell off the bone and she was kind enough to let me try goat curry.. delicious! I’m so happy!!!”

“Convenient drive-thru! Very basic selection, but good for a simple and quick bite to eat! Located in an intersection. The food was hot and ready. Crab Rangoon is decent, orange chicken was tangy, teriyaki was sweet and tender, lo mein was consistent. Nothing dry. Would try again.”

“Food good but way too slow, was freezing inside…. If prepared to sit you will enjoy…”