DIY Portland Food Tour #1
Portland, Maine is a food lover’s paradise, with a thriving restaurant scene that offers a diverse array of cuisine options. From fresh seafood to artisanal baked goods, Portland has something to suit every taste and budget. Whether you’re in the mood for a casual bite or a fine dining experience, this city has something to offer.
If you are looking for a fun night out in Portland, but can’t decide on a place to go, how about a DIY food tour?
Follow us as we sample the best offerings from five Portland restaurants, all within walking distance to each other.
On this tour, we visited:
- Eventide Oyster Co
- Mami
- Vena’s Fizz House
- Evo Kitchen + Bar
- Gross Confection Bar
If you’d like to follow our footsteps, click the links below to see the list of the restaurants in Apple Maps or Google Maps.
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Table of Contents
Eventide Oyster Co.
Eventide Oyster Co. is a seafood restaurant known for its innovative take on New England coastal cuisine, with a focus on fresh, sustainably sourced seafood. Its Brown Butter Lobster Roll is an absolute must-try.
See the menu here.
What did we get?
- Eventide Brown Butter Lobster Roll
- Scorpion Bowl
Mami
Mami is a contemporary Japanese restaurant that started as a food truck. It serves unique and flavorful dishes, which are inspired by traditional Japanese cuisine but with a modern twist.
See the menu here.
What did we get?
- Karrage (fried chicken)
- Takoyaki (grilled octopus balls)
Vena's Fizz House
Vena’s Fizz House is a cocktail/mocktail bar and mixology shop next door to Mami.
See the menu here.
What did we get?
- Sweet Heat (Tequila, strawberry, jalapeno, lime, Vena’s Bitter Tyrone)
- Shipwreck (Light rum, pineapple, banana, passion fruit, lemon, ginger, bitters)
Evo Kitchen + Bar
A restaurant with floor to ceiling windows featuring Middle Eastern food prepared with local ingredients.
See the menu here.
What did we get?
- Beef Kabob
- Falafel
Gross Confection Bar
My favorite place in Portland, Gross Confection Bar is a dessert restaurant. It is famous for its creative and playful desserts, which are inspired by classic favorites and elevated with unique flavors and ingredients. This is a perfect place to end the food tour at.
See the menu here.
Check out our full review of Gross Confection Bar here.
What did we get?
- Chocolate sampler
And the winners are...
Our restaurant tour in Portland, Maine was a true culinary adventure. With so many amazing options to choose from, it was incredibly difficult to narrow down our favorite dishes and drinks. From the fresh and flavorful seafood at Eventide Oyster Co. to the imaginative confections at Gross Confections, we were truly impressed by the restaurants and bars we visited.
We we had to pick just one drink and one food item, these would be the winners:
Drink
Sweet Heat from Vena’s Fizz House
Food Item
Brown Butter Lobster Roll from Eventide Oyster Co.
