Here’s 20 Under-the-Radar Portland, Maine Spots Worth Finding

Portland, Maine, has quickly become one of America’s hottest food and beverage destinations.

National publications, television features, and an ever-growing chorus of rave reviews have helped shine a spotlight on the city’s incredible culinary scene.

What Makes Portland, Maine, Such a Great Food Destination?

Portland has been delivering exceptional food, craft beer, and unforgettable dining experiences for decades, long before the national spotlight arrived. While the rest of the country is only now discovering what makes this city so special, locals have known all along that Portland belongs among America's elite food destinations.

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It's easy to get wrapped up spending massive amounts of time discussing and dissecting every little aspect about Portland's restaurant scene. Quite frankly, it deserves it. Whether it's downtown, the Old Port, Libbytown, or the West End, you will find excellent food and beverages.

With this being the case, it's easy for us to find our favorites. Maybe it's an established joint or perhaps its brand new, but either way, Portland is not lacking in great spots.

However, what about Portland's fine establishments that don't get as much attention? The breweries that stay under the spotlight. The bars that have the underappreciated moniker. The restaurants that deserve recognition, but seemingly always fly under the radar.

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What are Portland, Maine's Best Hidden Gems?

I decided to put together a list of many of those establishments. These 20 places are diverse in concept, culture, and location, but they all deserve the same thing: more attention and acclaim. Hopefully this post will make some folks aware that Portland is more than just the name brand and popular establishments.

How many of these have you been to? What is your favorite under the radar spot in Portland?