Maine Eats: A Portland Food Roundup đŚ
Spent the past two days exploring Portland and indulging in all the local eatsâhereâs a breakdown of our favorite spots, based on first-hand experience! 1. ISF Trading This spot is all about uni (sea urchin)âand itâs incredibly fresh and sweet, like a burst of the ocean in every bite đĄ. The sashimi (we tried sweet shrimp, too!) was solid but nothing mind-blowingâgood, but the uni is the real star here. 2. Portland Lobsters Co We ordered the Twin Lobsterâtwo 1lb lobsters for $59.99 (note: this is market price, so it might vary day-to-day). The lobster meat was tender and juicy, and the shells were so easy to crackâno tools needed, just your hands! Pulling out that whole, perfect piece of lobster meat? Total satisfaction đ. â ď¸ Pro Tip: If you eat outside, watch out for seagullsâtheyâll sneak a bite of your lobster if youâre not looking! đŚ 3. Coastal Creamery Their blueberry ice cream is the top seller, and for good reasonâitâs light, fruity, and super refreshing đ¨. The small size is more than enough for one person, so no need to overorder! 4. The Standard Baking Co Expect long lines hereâthis place is popular for a reason! I tried the Blueberry Scone; itâs soft and fluffy (perfect if you love mild, not-too-crumbly textures) and not overly sweet. Great with a cup of coffee for a morning pick-me-up â. 5. Lukeâs Lobster Portland Pier A total lobster roll landmark! They offer two types of rollsâone with more lobster meat (which costs a bit extra). Their New England Clam Chowder is also a must-tryâcreamy, briny, and packed with clams. Bonus: both indoor and outdoor seating have amazing views of the waterâdefinitely worth a visit for the food and the scenery đ. 6. Bealâs Old Fashioned Ice Cream Classic, old-school ice cream with a fun twistâtheir ginger flavor is unique and surprisingly tasty! If youâre nervous about trying something new, stick with the blueberry (safe but delicious). Between this and Coastal Creamery? Iâd pick Coastal Creamery for its lighter, more refreshing vibe! Thatâs all the spots we tried over two daysâthese are all honest, first-hand recs, and we didnât include any places we havenât tasted ourselves. Portland has so many more hidden food gems out thereâgo explore and find your own favorites! #RestaurantRecommendations #FoodieCheckIn #HiddenGemRestaurants #PortlandMaine #MaineFood #LobsterLovers #IceCreamTour