Portland: Old Port Seafood Lovers Tour
Savor a Maine seafood luncheon and learn about Portland’s iconic working waterfront with a knowledgeable local guide.
Public Market House Vendors is a mediterranean budget eat in Arts District, Portland.
Editorially verified May 31, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Daily 11:00-20:00. Counter order at each vendor; shared central seating.
Savor a Maine seafood luncheon and learn about Portland’s iconic working waterfront with a knowledgeable local guide.
Glide through the pristine waters of Casco Bay on Bagheera, Wendameen, or Timberwind sailing ships, and experience Maine's historic craftsmanship on this sailing boat ...
Discover Maine’s working waterfront on a guided seafood tour. Learn about aquaculture, sustainability, and the local seafood economy, and enjoy a culturally-inspired s...
Address: 28 Monument Square, Portland, ME 04101
Green Elephant on Congress Street runs vegetarian Thai lunches under twenty dollars: vegan coconut soup, mango curry and pad thai across from State Theatre.
Try: Vegan mango curry, coconut soup
Tip: Lunch Tuesday to Saturday 11:30-14:30; dinner from 17:00 nightly except Monday.
OTTO Pizza on Congress Street runs Portland's slice counter with unconventional pies (mashed potato bacon scallion, pulled pork mango) and classic margherita.
Try: Slice of mashed potato bacon scallion pizza
Tip: Open daily 11:00-22:00. Slice walks in; whole pies via phone.
Rose Foods on Forest Avenue runs hand-rolled bagels, lox bagels, pastrami sandwiches and matzo ball soup under fifteen dollars from Chad Conley's deli.
Try: Lox bagel, matzo ball soup
Tip: Daily 07:30-14:00; online ordering saves the queue at peak weekend brunch. Cash and card both fine.
Green Elephant on Congress Street runs vegetarian Thai lunches under twenty dollars: vegan coconut soup, mango curry and pad thai across from State Theatre.
Try: Vegan mango curry, coconut soup
Tip: Lunch Tuesday to Saturday 11:30-14:30; dinner from 17:00 nightly except Monday.
Amato's on India Street is the original 1902 Portland sandwich counter where Giovanni Amato invented the Maine Italian sandwich, served under ten dollars.
Try: Maine Italian sandwich, original recipe
Tip: The original 1902 location is the canonical one; the Maine Italian sandwich is the order.
Becky's Diner on Commercial Street runs the cheapest waterfront breakfast in Portland, opening 05:00 daily for fishing crews and the line behind them.
Try: Eggs and hash, short stack with bacon
Tip: Daily 05:00-21:00. Cash and card both fine; queues longest 09:00-11:00 weekends.
OTTO Pizza on Congress Street runs Portland's slice counter with unconventional pies (mashed potato bacon scallion, pulled pork mango) and classic margherita.
Try: Slice of mashed potato bacon scallion pizza
Tip: Open daily 11:00-22:00. Slice walks in; whole pies via phone.
Forage Market on Washington Avenue runs wood-fired Montreal-style bagels and bagel sandwiches under twelve dollars from the East Bayside counter.
Try: Wood-fired bagel sandwich
Tip: Closes 13:00; bagels often sell out by noon weekends. Cash and card both fine; counter only, no seating.