Fantastic gourmet shop to grab key things you need for entertaining: wine, cheese, salami, &…read morehousemade dips for your charcuterie, the tastiest crispy chips. Don't miss the frozen case featuring Afterglow ice cream sandwiches made in Maine. People will fight over the Classic sweet cream between brown butter chocolate chip cookies. The restaurant no longer has regular hours. But their Wiener Wednesdays featuring inventive hot dogs, along w/ curated pop-ups are not to be missed. They're really community-minded, so great local stop.

If only I lived closer... I'd be at Vessel & Vine ALL. THE. TIME…read more I've been a huge fan of this wine store for years. It's got so much character, and the people running it are some of the nicest humans ever. I don't think I've ever left without a smile on my face, or without a bottle (or two) of something new and interesting. Their selection is incredible; not just wine, but also vermouths, Campari, and even pasta and bread?! Like, what don't they do? And the vibes??! Perfection. In the winter, it gives a mix of Scandinavia and Spain, and I'm so here for it. Oh, and they have a full wine bar with pours and bites. Just go... you'll thank me later.

Three years running now I've hit the ITaccess cruise in Boston, and every year it's hosted by Jolie…read moreRogers Raw Bar (Andy) -- his spread is the thing I end up telling people about afterward. He's shucking the oysters, little neck clams, scallops, and mussels right there on the spot, plus tuna tartare and a crab and shrimp dip that somehow always runs out before anything else does. You can taste the difference when it's that fresh. What gets me is he's just as good to be around as the food is to eat -- no rushed, catering-line vibe, more like someone who actually enjoys doing this. At this point his setup is one of the first things I look for when I get on board, and I'll be looking for it again next year too.

Best food on our trip by far!! Excellent service and cute artwork!! Amazing flavors!!!read more

I can't believe I just tried OystHers for the first time. It is the absolutely most perfect oyster…read morebar. It has all the credentials for perfection...outdoor seating overlooking a body of water...in this case the beautiful Kennebec River, including a spectacular view of the big bridge over it. Watching boats go by, and people walking in the walking path to get to the park right next door...perfect for people and dog watching. Plus, OysHers allows well behaved dogs at the outdoor seating area. The menu includes MANY varieties of sparking wines, including a mimosa flight, and all local oysters, all sourced from women-owned oyster farmers, plus they have their own oyster farm as well. The menu does include a few non-seafood items, such as the classic Maine red hot dog. The menu also includes some caviar in case there is a need for a special occasion caviar celebration. There are a variety of seating options outside and inside. There are firepit tables with Adirondack chairs, regular tables and chairs, picnic tables, and high top tables. There is a beautiful display of the days oyster selection inside on ice. The ordering process is simple...order what you want at the register, tell them where you're seated (we were are fire pit #2) and they bring your order to you. You can start a tab or pay as you go. Each table has a little sign that says what the table name/number is. We went on a Wednesday afternoon so we did not try the fire pit. It is a great reason to go back. We tried the mimosa flight (orange, grapefruit, cranberry, and lemon) and a flight of oysters (4 different varieties). I couldn't tell you which one was best...they were all perfect. I especially loved how expertly they were shucked and cut loose. Every oyster slid out of its shell without any resistance and each oyster had all of its liquor. They were perfectly clean and chilled and served with lemon, a cocktail sauce and a delicious mignonette. My friend also tried a local canned cocktail, Dasch seltzer, that was excellent...not too sweet, lots of blueberry flavor. I can't wait to go back!

I have been here twice in the past week and will continue to visit as often as I can. The oysters…read moreare so good. So fresh, very clean, delicious. The Crabster sliders were excellent and the chicken salad (ordered on a roll instead of sliders) was plentiful and very tasty. Great cocktail, mocktail, and wine selection. We got to sit on the back patio and enjoy the river view. Well behaved dogs are welcome on the patio. Orders go in at the bar and servers deliver to the table. Polite, smiling, friendly service. Not a ton of parking immediately in front but it's super easy to walk from the many municipal parking areas downtown. Highly recommend for anyone in the area looking for a comfortable and delicious spot for a bite and a beverage.

Quick stop for a sandwich! They have a wide selection of coffee and teas. Sandwiches already…read moreprepared in the cooler. Picked up a ham sandwich to go. It was great! They also have bakery items that looked really yummy! Someone try the lime and coconut cake and tell me how it was. It looked amazing!! If you are in a hurry this is a great quick stop! At 3:00 they serve wines!!

NO ICED COFFEE!?!?!?…read more Otherwise coffee and baked goods are good. Sunny indoor area to sit and eat

Always a treat. We don't live in Portland but we imagine it is such a gift to have a neighborhood…read morewine shop with a carefully curated selection of wines. This is one of the few places in Portland we try to visit every year when we visit and we're never disappointed. The tasting menu is always great and the owner is delightful, offering thoughtful notes on each of the wines. A great place to get out of the heat and relax during the summer. Definitely stop by!

Had a lovely Galicia Spain wine flight (can also make alterations for other wines on the menu if…read morepreferred) with thorough explanations provided for each wine and the process involved for creating the wine and mixture based on the region. Intimate lowkey atmosphere with peaceful music for a quiet speaking ambiance, absolutely will recommend to others on their visit to Portland!

I absolutely love the street that Table Bar occupies, such a walkable area with so many cute stops…read more Great for my mother's day weekend to do some shopping and have some great wine. The atmosphere of this wine shop is completely retro and fun. Great old records for sale, vintage clothes rack out back for some thrift shopping, fun and fresh bottles of wine to take home. We sat right at the bar next to the records were playing and the owner switched records frequently and always had something fun playing. The wine here was so much fun - as someone who works in wine sales it's always refreshing to see a bar changing what wines they serve and have something new open every day. They don't have a set wine list, i believe they just choose what they want when they want and display what they are serving by the glass on a shelf behind the bar. I love that idea so you can go often and always be able to try something new. I would have had some snacks along with my wine if we had not just come from lunch but i will definitely be back since this menu always changes with what is fresh. A great spot in this area and i'm excited to go back already.

I didn't take any pictures of the food. And I wish I had! My mom had a glass of Nebbiolo wine. And…read morewe shared a plate of the most incredible creamy polenta with a beef ragu sauce. Probably the best polenta I've ever had besides my Tia Rosanna's! Umm you MUST try. I have no photos to prove my consumption of this decedent meal, you'll just HAVE to take my word for it. K thanks bye

Went here with my mother for my birthday! They have a lovely wine selection and allow you to sample…read morethe wine before ordering. Food was incredible, I come from a Greek family and was not disappointed! Portions are on the smaller and pricier side, definitely more of a "special occasion" dining spot for me at least. Staff were friendly and helpful. Atmosphere was cozy and rustic. Overall great experience :)

Cocktails were great, and the wine was good. I found the good to be either bland or bitter, and for…read morethe price I felt it wasn't worth it.

Way cool winery! We have had their Morphos Rose several times at Woodford F&B and loved it so this…read morewas kind of a pilgrimage! Tasting was good - the server was helpful & knowledgeable. They have a very light canned wine/seltzer that was unique in a good way! We left with a bottle of the Morphos Rose & one of Morphos White.

Oyster River Winegrowers is just off the beaten path in Warren. We were staying in nearby Rockland…read moreand had this on our must-visit list while in town. Thankfully we made it for their last open weekend for 2021! Service was extremely friendly - and we learned a ton about the winery and their practices. My husband listened to a podcast about the winery (which is why we'd wanted to visit), and the owner used to plow only using a horse. They have since switched to more modern ways - but I love that their wines are all-natural and with as minimal intervention as possible. The wines themselves are fantastic!! We had a 1/2 pour of each of the six offerings (sparkling white morphos, sparkling rose morphos, Chardonnay, cab franc, merlot and a cider) and I truly was surprised to find they are all GREAT!!! The sparkling white and Chardonnay were my favorites, but the reds were nice and dry and full of flavor. The cider was also dry and tart - it is lovely! The rose morphos was a bit too sweet for me, but tasty nonetheless! We will absolutely be back next time we are in the area!