One of the best dining experiences you will find in Portland. The chef is absolutely incredible…read more The gougere was one of the best thing I have ever had. Service was incredible. Our server Mikey was so attentive and knew the menu so well. If you are in town this is must! Highly recommend!!!

The staff were so rude that we didn't even stay. We may not…read morelive here and for the mold of regulars but we are still here for an enjoyable meal and to spend money. Sadly recommended by our hotel in old Port and drove out here for terrible service.

I really wanted to love Anoche…read more Here's what was great: The ambience/decor/vibe/interior--truly such a unique building (why is the door unbelievably cool!?). It felt Mediterranean? Moroccan? Unsure, but I felt like I was transported from the streets of Portland to a seaside town in Europe the minute I stepped through the doors. The cider selection (cider is not always my thing, but they have plenty for everyone) What was okay: My cocktail (the Maine Mami) - tasted like a mix between an Aperol Spritz and a Negroni, with the olives of a dirty martini. It was good, but I wasn't wowed. What was meh: The food menu. Just a whole lot of overpriced combinations of charcuterie. Anoche's space presents as a restaurant, but it's really just a bar that happens to have some food, and that food won't be filling but will drain your wallet. The service. Not attentive, slightly standoffish. Wouldn't *not* recommend this place, but most likely won't be back, either.

I came here around 7:30pm on a Tuesday. This spot was not too busy, but I was one of three groups…read morehere. I really enjoy coming here with small groups of friends because of how cozy the space feels. There's soft lighting and lots of wood, and it feels good to meet up here in the winter to read books or chat with friends. I've been here a small handful of times, and I can't say enough good things. The cider is delightful! I adore the ice ciders-they're made from frozen apples and result in stronger drinks with a crisper taste (feel free to fact check me!). I've never had food here, as we are typically killing time here before heading to izakaya minato. If cider is not your thing, there are other delicious drinks. I had one friend try some cocktails and I liked the taste of the Rhonda's rita. There's cider, beer, vermouth, g&t, wine, and some cocktails. I definitely recommend coming here either alone or with friends, as long as you want to treat yourself to a nice drink. My favorite drink was a dry Spanish cider-I wonder what yours will be!

Good food, very pricey and then at the end of the meal they provide you a bill that includes an…read moreadditional 3.25% service fee. This is getting out of hand! The price of meals has skyrocketed and then the establishment has the balls to add a service fee. I guarantee this will start affecting tips given to the servers.

We were really looking forward to our night out at JP's, but unfortunately our experience fell…read moreshort. We were seated at a very cramped two-top table with barely any space between us and the surrounding tables -- it felt uncomfortable and not at all what you'd expect at this price point. We politely asked if it was possible to move, but the staff made no effort to accommodate us. Because of how tight and uncomfortable the seating was, we ultimately decided to leave before ordering. Disappointing experience overall, especially given the expectations for a restaurant of this caliber.

Generous portions and reasonable prices for a mall foodcourt offering. I had tenders and fries. The…read moreKorean BBQ sauce is got on the side was delicious with a little kick to it, but not too much. Service was friendly.

We pick fries up to go and scarf them down in the car in the mall parking lot, while they are still…read morefresh. I think they are really tasty. Not the best poutine I've ever had but worth a stop. We just get the Classic Poutine & I get the strawberry lemonade which is delicious. Service has been pleasant. I will say we do online ordering & whenever my husband goes in to pick up the order, the iPad they get the orders on is either off because the battery went dead & they didn't notice-or it just was not on, or something is wrong with it-resulting in them making the order fresh for him there, so that probably also impacts how good & fresh they taste. Ambiance is the mall & parking is abundant.

Dominique (the owner) is a gracious unpretentious front of house. The relaxed vibe and warm…read morelighting complement the casual but elevated Baja-California food and beverage offerings. Over a half dozen visits since opening, I've found the experience unique and satisfying in the crowded Portland foodscape. Don't miss the bluefin tuna aguachile, the fish tacos and the roasted half-chicken (which is more elevated in flavor than the name suggests!)

I finally tried the taco window that is open I believe 11-3 Tuesday - Saturday. These rolled…read moretacos/taquitos were delicious and they load the top with crema and avocado sauce with queso Fresca. Super crunchy and flavor full I could eat 100 of these. Excited to try the other flavors. Perfect quick lunch taco window!

It's always unfortunate and sad to write a re-review for a spot that is a favorite that will be…read moreclosing. Gross Confection recently announced on social media they would be shutting down the bar/desserts service while remaining open as a bakery. My wife and I came here many a times for an end cap to the night for one last drink and delicious and beautifully made desserts. From times in their dimly lit space that gave off romantic vibes or even enjoying our desserts in the summer sun outside people watching, every time will be remembered. Timing worked out well and we were doing a staycation in Portland and knew we needed to add a stop here one last time. Thankfully we got our names in on the waiting list early enough Friday and got sat as one of the last tables. We each had one last phenomenal drink; my wife and Apricot 75 that had a great tart kick of apricot and lemon. While I enjoyed their Chai Fashioned which spelt like a chai but had that boozy bourbon warming you'd expect. Dessert wise everything sounded good as always but we settled on two. The Goat Cheesecake and Pineapple Cake. The cheesecake was the perfect sweetness without being cloying and the blueberry sorbet on top paired so well. The pineapple cake was moist and tasted so good we needed to scrap the plate clean. I'm sad that Portland is losing this amazing dessert space but glad it's not a complete goodbye since they'll operate the bakery still! If you somehow read this today and have the chance make it in for one last visit tonight before they close their doors!

It is a bar, but with the highest quality dessert. They do not serve non- dessert food…read more This was my 2nd time there. Loved it again. Great service, cozy atmosphere, open later (we went after 9pm), great selection of desserts.

Yet another fantastic visit to George & Leon's! It had been a little while since we have visited…read morebut with it being so close decided to have dinner here. Showed up before any sort of rush and snagged two seats at the bar. The overall vibes are great here with lots of interesting decor (lots of movie & horror themed things). The bartender greeted us and was willing to answer any questions we had and immediately got us glasses of water. We then decided on cocktails and she made great tasty drinks to our liking. My wife went with a Daiquiri and had just enough fruity/sweetness with a kick still. I got one of their bourbon drinks and it had a great kick to it. Food wise I ended up getting their Buffalo Chicken Sandwich and it was a delicious sandwich with juicy chicken. My wife got the Jr. Beef and enjoyed it but thought the sauce was a touch spicy (would likely pick another item next time) but very much enjoyed it and finished it still. We split an order of onion rings and they were outstanding, lightly battered but perfectly crispy. Due to sitting at the bar we had fantastic conversations with the bartender who made us feel welcome and provided great service. We talked about our love for animals, Maine and more. Really the perfect example of how the experience of sitting at a bar should be and why you'd return! Give George & Leon's a try if you haven't and if it's been awhile revisit!

Stopped by George and Leon's in Portland for lunch and had the Junior beef with the homemade onion…read morerings, and it absolutely hit the spot. The beef was tender, flavorful, and piled just right, with plenty of sauce to make every bite satisfying without being too much. The onion rings were a standout--crispy, golden, and clearly homemade, with great seasoning and a fresh taste you do not get everywhere. This was one of those simple, classic meals done really well. Good portions, great flavor, and exactly the kind of local spot you hope to find when you are in town. I would gladly order this again.

Oak & Ember is such a gem. We visited for brunch and loved our experience…read more We had heard good things about Oak & Ember, so we finally made our way there for brunch, not knowing what to expect. Our experience was nothing short of amazing. The restaurant itself is beautiful -- it's quintessentially Maine. The thoughtful decor, cozy ambiance, and meticulously designed interior blew us away. The brunch menu was extensive, with a handful of boozy options offered as well. I had the brisket hash, and it was delicious, plus visually stunning. I haven't seen such a beautiful brunch plate in a while. It was hard to pick a cocktail -- they had many mimosas (including a guava one that looked divine) and Bloody Marys, but I opted for a spicy version of the latter. It was so good and came with plenty of toppings. We finished our meal with a cinnamon bun from Sullivan Bakery. It was yummy! The service was great. Our waitress was friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. I also want to call out the wine shop located inside the restaurant. It was a lovely and a great addition! Most wines were affordable, under $20, and they had a vast selection of unique wines you just don't find anywhere. We left with a few bottles. We loved our experience and can't wait to go back. Some constructive feedback for the owners: For brunch, the coffee was tiny and also lukewarm. It was the size of two long espressos. Please consider offering a larger size -- I'd gladly pay extra. For a black coffee, I was expecting a much bigger cup. Also, it would be lovely if you offered iced coffee in the future. The bloody Mary's were so good. My partner said it's the best he ever had. However, some of our guests were vegetarian, and the Bloody Mary came with salami (as a topping), but this was not noted on the menu. Lastly, I do wish our hash came with a side of bread or something else. It was a bit on the lighter side, even though we picked it because it felt like one of the heartier options. All in all, we had an awesome experience.

A wonderful addition to Buxton. Staff is friendly and so accommodating. We made reservations and…read moredidn't realize that they were for there outside patio which of course due to it being cold was closed. They made it work and found us a table fairly quickly by making a few minor changes. Food was delicious! Their cocktails delicious. We just went again the night before Thanksgiving and again another wonderful meal. We sat at the bar and the bar tender was wonderful. Where we sat at the bar we had a good view of the kitchen I was fascinated watching them work! Very attention to detail oriented I can't wait to go back