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    Becky's Diner

    4.1 (1.6k reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Lobster roll $40
    Truman W.

    I only had 1 day in Portland Maine and 1 stomach for a lobster meal and a lobster roll. For lobster meal I picked Gilbert's (also 5 stars), and for lobster roll I went to Becky's. The $40 full roll was to die for, incredibly good! (easily double the size of a lobster roll in California.) The server was nice enough to give me butter and mayo on the side for me to try. (I decided I liked mayo better.) Some menu items are breakfast or lunch only, but lobster rolls are served all day.

    Linda K.

    We arrived at 9:00 on a Saturday, expecting a long wait. It wasn't that bad, since we are here before the tourist season is in full throttle mode. We were greeted by everyone on staff with a cheery smile and warm spirit. The ambiance is good ol' Mom 'n Pop vibes on the wharf. The decor looks like a sprawling two-story basic early 1920s diner with pressed tile ceiling. This place looks it would thrive nicely even without tourists. I ordered house made corned beef hash (my first time ever, tastes like a Reuben stuffed with spuds), two eggs over easy (perfect!), and a lightly toasted bagel with cream cheese. Hubs had the Maine blueberry pancakes (solid berry interior) with real maple syrup, home fries with bell peppers and onions, and local hickory smoked/sugar cured thick bacon (the best!). This is the go-to if you are jonesing for a warm, retro comfort food environment accompanied by a lovely, hospitable staff.

    Meri L.

    Becky's Diner in Portland is definitely worth a visit; just be prepared to wait, because it's a popular spot and the line moves at a true diner pace. That said, once you're seated, the food and friendly vibe make it worth the wait! Everyone at my table ordered the homemade corned beef with eggs, and I built my own omelette with provolone, Italian sausage, and spinach. Everything was delicious, hearty, and clearly made with care. Each meal came with toast and home fries, the only slight miss for me was the home fries, which could've used a little more seasoning and oomph. Coffee was solid diner perfection; hot, smooth, and our cups never went empty thanks to the attentive staff. We also loved the Captain Mowatt's hot sauce on the table, tangy, flavorful, and good on everything (they even sell it by the bottle!). Overall, Becky's Diner is a Portland classic; warm, welcoming, and satisfying from start to finish. Definitely a great experience!

    Maine Wild Blueberry Fruit Pie.
    Chad M.

    Had the 1.5lbs lobster meal and it was a very good deal for the meal. Loved the experience and the meal. I want to go back already. The server was so sweet and nice. Young and full of energy. It's a different vibe than the weekend brunch servers. Still a full five star experience. I had two meals here over my long weekend in Maine. It's going to be on my must go back to places for Portland. Trip here means another couple meals at Becky's.

    Condiments anyone?
    Ken O.

    As I was waiting for the flight from Chicago to Portland, ME, I saw someone wearing a hoodie from Becky's Restaurant. Then when the car sharing driver taking me to the hotel, we went passed Becky's. Then I found out, the restaurant is just couple of blocks from the hotel....So I knew I would have to check it out. After checking in at the hotel, I walked over to this diner. Please note, this is on a Sunday about 12:30pm.... the hostess advised me, it's about 10 minute wait for a single... there were plenty of tables and chairs on the patio to wait for this time of the year. Within 10 minutes, I was seated at the counter. Because, I grabbed seat at the end, I think I had the best view of everything going on. Within a few minutes, the server took the order, Hobson's Wharf Special. Then, I was able to just watch the servers interact with the customers, which many are regulars. The servers made this job look like a breeze, which I know, it is not. The atmosphere is just what you'd think of an old time diner - nothing fancy. As steady as the diner was, my order we dropped off within 15 minutes. OMG, just as I expected, the food was so good. I was checked in on couple of times. Before, I forget, the prices were much better than I had anticipated for the amount of food I had received. I would highly highly recommend this diner for breakfast. However, I was informed the diner has great food, all day long. Enjoy this great diner.

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    Samantha G.

    Food: The food was delicious, but nothing spectacular. Very traditional diner food. I suspect all the real fisherman come to dine here early in the mornings right when they open at around 4/5 am. Service: friendly and quick service Ambiance: Very casual diner Parking: There is paid street parking is available, but hard to come by especially during peak hours. There is a parking lot adjacent to the restaurant, but it is also paid!

    Mike S.

    Becky's doesn't disappoint. Always stop there when in Portland area. Lobster roll, vegetable melody, and coleslaw were all excellent. The coleslaw made without soupy mayo. Server Morgan was prompt, friendly, and professional. Will be stopping by in the morning for breakfast. Becky's - the way meals should be.

    Back of t-shirt.
    Pete T.

    This review is a couple of years overdue. Amber E.'s review reminded me that it had to be written. I've never been to Becky's Diner. Hell, I've never been to Maine. So why the review? I'll tell you why. I saw the episode of "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" that feature Becky's Diner. I thought to myself; How cool would it be to surprise my wife, whose name just happens to be Becky, with an authentic Becky's Diner t-shirt? I jumped onto their website, but there was no tab to purchase merch, so I called the restaurant. I spoke with a super sweet and super nice woman. I explained what I was up to. I asked if I could buy a shirt over the phone and if they'd ship it to me. I told her to add to the total for their time, trouble and of course shipping costs. (I think she added only about five bucks). She ran down the colors and the sizes for me. I chose purple. I gave her my credit card info and address, gave her my many thanks and we said our goodbyes. Then I hoped for the best. About a week later a package from Becky's Diner arrived at our front. Inside was a neatly folded purple t-shirt and a very nice hand-written note thanking me for my purchase. It also stated that the staff at Becky's hoped Becky enjoys her surprise. I assure you, she did, and still does! We hope to make it to Maine someday, and you can be damn sure we're going to visit Becky's Diner for some lobster!

    Commercial Street Sandwich, Side Home Fries
    Christina N.

    We got to Becky's around 10AM on a Tuesday and there was still a wait, but not too long (maybe 10-15 minutes). We were seated outdoors upstairs where there are about 5 tables, so not crowded at all. I ordered a sausage commercial street sandwich with a side of homefries and I don't think you can get a better deal for a breakfast like this. It's a pretty classic breakfast that's very filling, and all for $7! I get why Becky's is popular and would definitely come back here for a casual breakfast.

    Great sign over the counter
    Ross S.

    This is one of those places that everyone in Old Portland say you need go to. We were lucky enough to get seated and not have to wait in line. It's basically a good old fashioned greasy spoon diner. Our waitress was attentive and took care of us. I got an omelette that was basically a crepe with some limit3ed amount of things inside. My wife got eggs Benedict Florentine and was pleased with hers. The coffee was filled regularly and quite good. AS we left they were on a decent wait to get in. Sure go and say you went and check it off the list.

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    Caroline K.

    Fine diner. Food had good portions which I appreciated. Eggs Florentine was delicious though the breakfast potatoes were lacking. Needed any kind of flavoring, they were very plain. Service was lacking. Hostess didn't even show us our seat, she just said "third booth down".....what......... Restaurant was busy when I came but they didn't take the previous check off our table for a bit and our specials menu had a random sauce mess on it.

    Veronica M.

    I've been to Becky's many times over the years, easily recommending the diner to friends who visit Maine. I've eaten many lobsters and am aware of the tomalley in the center. I received one tonight that was not appetizing - the tomalley in the center had leaked all over the plate, into the tail, and into the knuckle meat (which is typically a sign of overcooking the lobster). I'm cautious with what I eat due to a health condition, and I had no way of eating around the leaked green goo (which the FDA warns against eating, though some do love it - I cannot). I sent it back, and they said it was totally fine to eat. I looked it over for anything that wasn't covered and wasn't comfortable with it, and I said so. They returned it to the kitchen and I sat and watched my husband eat his meal. The check came and the lobster remained, because it was "edible" - even though it was totally unappetizing. They refused to take it off my check even though I don't eat any bit of it, so I was charged for a meal I didn't have. This is so unfortunate, because I've eaten many lobsters and eaten many times at Becky's, but a $100 dinner when one person didn't eat anything (and my husband's scallops were dried out, as well) is disappointing. They didn't even remove our soft drinks. I won't be returning.

    Marc L.

    It's been years since we've eaten here. Everyone was pleased except me. I had a dinner portion of fried shrimp, subdtituted onion rings instead of french fries. I should have asked but I assumed wrong. The shrimp were tiny not anywhere near an acceptable size. The onion rings were perfect. The shrimp were tasteless & needed s&p to help them along. My bad; very disssapointed. I forgot to take pictures of everyones food: again my bad. Time to move on from Becky's diner & try other Portland diners.

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    Perfect diner ambiance and food...friendly waitress ....amazing looking cakes and pies we had no room for...

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