Lambs — Restaurant in South Portland

I really enjoyed Lambs. This place had been on my list for a while, and I finally made there this month. I’d been seeing a lot of their posts on social media; they do tons of collabs with other eateries, breweries, and wine spots, which is always fun. When I visited, they were offering pours from Suarez Family Brewery. Not sure if that’s why the place was packed or if that’s just the norm, but I was surprised by the crowd. Still, it was easy to grab a table, and there’s plenty of bar seating. Big plus: ample parking outside as well.

The ambiance was great — dark, cozy, a little rustic, and thoughtfully designed. It was lively and fun, and at times loud (but the good type of loud). The drinks were solid, both their beer selection and house cocktails. I had the Negroni and really enjoyed it. Honestly, I wish we had more bars like this.

The one thing I wasn’t a fan of was the food, but I think that’s just because I went in with the wrong expectations. We ordered the brie and bread, and it was literally just a wrapped wheel of cheese, like we’d grabbed it from a grocery store. After reading other reviews, I realized they don’t have a dedicated kitchen, but their menu didn’t make that clear (or maybe I missed it?). I’d still go back for the drinks alone, just maybe after eating...

Wonderful atmosphere with friendly people, tucked into in an undersung little corner of SOPO right on the water. The careful attention to details in decor and pre-existing charms of the building invoke a sense of timelessness. A great place to learn about and sample from a thoughtful collection of natural wines with guidance from the house sommelier. Generous hours, and generous pours, paired with the most delicious bread from next door along with a great handpicked selection of beers on...

Lambs is a beautiful little bar with a view of Portland's working waterfront from SoPo. They have a nice selection of beers, wines, an dspirits.

While this isn't a dinner place, they have a select assortment of snacks and light fare featuring local artisanal foods. Notably, they get bread from the neighboring Nightmoves bakery served with butter or cheese. Tear off chunks and dip them in the locally made hummus or Labneh for bonus points.

I've been twice and thoroughly enjoyed...