Local vibe, surrounded by water, great views, customer service is very friendly and informational…read more Food is delicous, mama's plate is the way to go

What a great little GEM! Away from the tourist, Local small…read morebusiness for a win. We stumbled upon this quaint cafe right on the marina. Small but mighty. Provides great Puerto Rican food right on the water. Sandwiches are served with curly fries. Services was great, friendly and thankful we stopped by. Indoor or outdoor seating, greaT salsa music. It's a little tricky to get to but once you see the flag at the end of the dock...you made it. Enjoy

WHAT!?!? Love…read moreBelizean is an absolute hidden gem in Portland! From the moment my wife and I walked in, we were greeted by the warmest couple running the place. Their kindness and friendliness made us feel right at home, and they offered wonderful insights into the food and culture of Belize--a destination we're eager to visit. The menu is delightfully simple, featuring chicken and rice, but don't let that fool you. This isn't like anything you've tasted before! The chicken is bursting with flavor, and the rice is simply to die for. They serve the food in take-out containers, which adds a casual charm to the dining experience--it's actually quite brilliant. Portland, you absolutely need to check these folks out and tell all your friends. Love Belizean is a culinary treasure that deserves all the attention it can get. Thank you both for such a memorable meal!

This place is a sleeper. Come here immediately. I went to Belize in 2020 and we ate at a roadside…read morestand called "Bonnie's." This chicken is almost identical. Deliciousssssss. For a double chicken plate at $16 that comes with your choice of: arugula salad or Mixed greens, habanero sauce (refer to menu picture for their options) and it comes with a nice citrus vinaigrette, and an onion relish and chicken "gravy" sauce. I am drooling thinking about this place already. The service was on par. Our server came over and described the makings of the plate, and the sauces and how to use. A++++

Kann was a tough reservation to get - you have to jump on it right when the reservations open up on…read moreResy. It's rare to see a place packed at 4pm midweek, but that's what Kann is like! The space is very open and light, which was surprising given the wood fire theme, but I really like the space, and there's a full view of the kitchen. Cocktails: - Jungle mist: rum based, with guava, garlic, sour orange; loved the foam on this - Dife Sosye: tequila based with hibiscus They had a great wine list with lots of local options, and they have an impressive zero proof program too. Food: - Plantain brioche: with vegan butter. We brought our young kids, and they were happy just eating this brioche - Griyo twice cooked pork: the national dish! Roasted and fried pork shoulder - a bit crisped but not dry, great flavor. It came with bannann peze (like a plantain cake), avocado, pickled cabbage and radish. Eat everything together for tons of flavor and textures - Peanut creamed greens: collared greens with peanut and coconut cream. This was definitely the most interesting dish of greens I've had - Head on prawns: I wish I could buy the grilled pineapple and African pepper sauce it sat on. I wiped up every last bit of that sauce - Epis brined chicken: wood fired half chicken, served over fresh grilled corn and a corn puree. The chicken had great smoke flavor, even on the breast. We were too full for dessert, but we saw multiple people ordering the their version of the baked Alaska. Staff were friendly, and pacing was good. All the flavors were bold but cohesive, and it was a great opportunity to try live fire Haitian cuisine. All of kann's accolades are well deserved!

3-3.5/5 I was so…read moreexcited for my reservation at this restaurant and had also heard such amazing things about the dining experience here but when it came time I have to say I was a little disappointed. I saw some reviews talk about how they felt pressured to order more dishes than they originally wanted and I can definitely agree that that was my experience as well. When we first checked in for our reservation as well, we were completely ignored for several minutes by the host who was on their phone. However, once we were seated service was attentive. The staff make sure to only bring the next dish over to you once you've finished the previous dish, and will make sure that both parties are at the table before serving you. In terms of ambiance we definitely loved the open kitchen concept and seeing the food being prepared right in front of us. However, the acoustics of the restaurant amplified every conversation and it felt like you had to almost shout to hear across the table. Now finally, about the food- the dishes all had very unique flavors that somehow blended together well but were all uniformly salty (coming from someone who loves salty and savory food). The worst offender was the brined chicken - so salty I couldn't finish it even after drinking a full pitcher of water. The plantain brioche was probably my favorite thing, along with the coffee roasted carrots (though the coffee flavor did not really come through). If I come back I definitely will not be getting the brined chicken again.

I never write reviews but Jamaica House is just THAT good! My family and I were warmly greeted at…read morethe door (like family!). As we stepped inside, I immediately felt like I was transported to Jamaica. The vibes were incredible. The food was equally as amazing. The best jerk chicken I've ever had! Authentic, fresh, and made with love. Left us talking about it for days afterwards. We will definitely be back!

My son suggested we try this spot. I've had home cooked Jamaican food before, this was the best…read moreI've ever had. The restaurant is charming and dressed in full Jamaican colors and vibes. From the front gate to the front room, you can feel the calm, one-ness of Jamaican hospitality. We were greeted at the gate and lead to our seats by a wonderfully positive gentleman who welcomed us to our first visit and took our order with a smile. We tried the Jerk Chicken with Bread. Served with rice and cabbage. All very flavorful and well portioned. Couldn't pass up trying several Pies. The beef patty was solid...but that Jerk Chicken is SOOOOO good, it was the Chicken patty that edged out above the veggie and beef. All were baked with the best patty crust any hand pie could offer. We're going back and this time we're bringing the girls because the other folks dining there were raving about the Ox tail. Wife loves Ox tail and we had no room in our belly to give it a go. Also, recommend the Watermemlon juice. It was perfect with the spices of the Jerk Chicken.

Disappointed to say the least. I should've went to the guy at yaad style Jamaican food on MLK. The…read morefood wasn't as good as the other place. This was the darkest curry chicken I have ever had. I asked for some extra cabbage; which I understand that's up to their discretion; but it looks like they gave me less instead. The curry chicken and gravy is extremely over-seasoned. You don't even see the yellow in the curry. I asked for a side of pepper sauce, I open it and it was just a blob of pepper sauce on top of my rice. I removed it and used my own Habanero sauce. The guy at the other place is very friendly and will always add in extras if you ask. This place has just gone down from years ago.

As much as I loved the conversation with the owner, the overall welcoming and friendliness; I am…read moreall about transparency and honesty in my reviews. I ordered the Jerk meal and it did not hit the way I was intending for it to. They got the spice level spot on however there were a couple of flavours missing. The ginger drink was lacking that ZING!! You know taste so good make you wanna slap your momma... lol Overall I would definitely go back to try other things on the menu.

We couldn't decide on what to do for dinner with so many options in the area. After discussion we…read moredecided on a Puerto Rican dining experience. We enjoyed the food on Puerto Rico on our cruise so this was a treat. The restaurant was vibrant with island decor and family photos on the walls. My wife ordered a Mojito and I had a Rum and Coke. The mojito was underwhelming and was missing flavor. On to the food..... I ordered the Mofongo with pork and my wife had the garlic chicken. My meal was moist and tasty along with being filling. The garlic chicken was pounded thin and overcooked, very dry and hard to eat. The accompanying beans, rice and salad were very good. I mentioned the quality or lack of to the waiter (I think was the owner) and he questioned me like I was wrong. No apologies given. I didn't ask for a discount and wasn't given one. All I would have liked was an acknowledgement. We won't be back especially with a food truck park within a quarter mile away with almost 30 assorted trucks.

We decided to stop by this place after always driving by it and wondering how it was. The place was…read morenice and cozy and had like a local relaxed vibe to it. We ordered the Tenderized Steak Marinated in a Garlicy Vinegar sauce, the Mofongo with roasted pork, and empanadas to share. The standout dish for me was the Mofongo. It was a unique dish that I hadn't tried before. It came in like one of the mortar shaped bowls with like smashed plantains and the slow roasted pork in the middle. It was pretty good. The Marinated Steak was decent and had a good flavor to it, but the Mofongo would be my recommendation.

I came here for brunch a while ago and it was so lively and lovely! The decor inside of the cafe is…read morecute and there's a bunch of tables for small groups. I got the croissant triple 'B' and my partner got the oeufs au benedicte. Although both dishes were good portions, I do believe that the prices were a bit pricey for what they are. Moreover, I thought that the service was okay. When we first came in, they said they were cleaning a table for us but it took about 15 minutes for us to get seated. In addition, the dishes took about 30 minutes to come out, so it was a bit longer than I expected for brunch. However! We did get a change to meet the owner, who came in as we dined. You could tell how involved he is in the business and he is so lively. It made the whole experience very fun, and we even sang 'Happy Birthday' for a couple people who were celebrating their birthdays that week! Because of that, I think the experience of the bistro itself was one of my favorites. Aside from that, I thought that the food and service were alright.

What a lovely spot! Met a friend here because it was halfway between her new house and mine. We had…read moredelicious apps, soup, drinks and dessert. The savory beignets were amazingly delicious as was the cheesecake with berry compote. Mmm, thank you!! The restaurant is filled with beautiful orchids and plants, cared for by the owner, who was a pleasure to meet. I'll be back and can't wait to try brunch too!