Delicious food and fast service! Not from the area so Google was our friend this Saturday afternoon to figure out a place to eat. Unknowingly when arriving to Portland, there was a protest that many businesses were closed for so pickings were slim for food.....that being said...SO glad we came across Little Tap House! We got there (three adults) around 4p and sat right down at the bar. I wish I would have taken a photo of how MASSIVE the mussels were. They were also just so delicious. The focaccia bread that came with it?? Let it soak up that juice because yes. Just yes. We also ordered the deviled eggs, fried calamari, clam chowder and some beers. The lemon pepper aioli that came with the calamari was very good. I'd chosen the raspberry sour they just put on tap and that was very good. If I'd gotten the bartender's name, I would absolutely give her a shoutout on here because she was great as well! I'd recommend this place to others! read more

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Such a cute neighborhood bar across the street from the Holiday Inn By the Bay. Sat at the bar and had a Nonesuch Red Ale (from nearby Nonesuch River Brewing in Scarborough), which was great. Bartender was very friendly. read more

Little Tap House - Gastropubs Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Great spot to check out before you go to a concert. Only a block away but not right on the main road so you can typically get a seat. Quite a few tables and a smaller bar. I got the lobster risotto and it was really good. Also the wine is decently priced. Service was great and quick! read more

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My friend treated me to dinner at the Little Tap House. I love the cozy, neighborhood atmosphere. The menu is well currated. Service was quick and friendly. Along with the chicken risotto, I orderd the Peace Offering, a grapefruit based mocktail. The risotto was done beautifully with toothsome arborio that Gordon Ramsey wouldn't swear about. My friend's salad looked fresh and well composed. read more

We came here for dinner. Very small menu, not alot of choices for entrees. We had marinated olives and focaccia bread as our appetizer. I had the shrimp risotto for my dinner. It was very good. My husband had a smashburger with fries. He really enjoyed it. It was in an area that parking is hard to find. They seemed to have a good happy hour so next time we will come for that. read more

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No more Mac and Cheese!!! New owners Still a great place. The smash burgers ands fries were awesome!! And the lavender gin and tonics were off the chart!! read more

Little Tap House - Smash burger and fries - Gastropubs Near Me - Portland, Maine

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We stopped in while exploring the area. Nice atmosphere with very friendly staff. Nice variety of cocktails and mocktails. We had dessert and it was delicious. Went so fast I didn't get a picture. read more

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My husband , my brother-law and I came in yesterday around 4:30. We were greeted and sat right away. We had ordered the arcani (However you spell that) and the calamari which were both so good. Unfortunately my husband wasn't feeling well so he ended up not eating that much. We both ordered the smash burger which tasted the same as a Big Mac burger from McDonalds so I would pass on that if I were you. The fires were good though. And brother in law got the salmon which was good. The service was alright. Our waitress was plain not much of a personality, she didn't come around to much to ask how everything was but hey maybe she was having a bad day. I'm glad we tried it but we won't be going back. read more

Little Tap House - Calamari - Gastropubs Near Me - Portland, Maine

Stumbled on this gem while in Portland. Absolutely amazing! Very unpretentious. Very much a "farm to table" feel". Wish we lived closer to this place. Would definitely go back. read more

Excellent food. Such a treasure this little pub in the heart of Portland. We stopped in after visiting the art museum. Everything was a hit with one exception- the wings were odd. They don't separate the wing from the drumette which is awkward and super messy. I recommend the take the time to butcher them properly. Otherwise EVERYTHING was so good! Will certainly visit again! Service is friendly and low key. read more

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If I lived locally, I would be here all the time! Little Tap House has a wonderful combination of food, drink, friendliness and atmosphere. There is enough variety on the menu, both for the beer and the food, to satisfy everyone, or to go through on multiple visits. Between us, we ordered one beer off the menu (my stout) and a flight, and the flight comes on a really cool board! I initially debated ordering the Brussels Sprouts, because I've always been told they're a winter vegetable and past their prime by April. But we ordered them anyway, and boy am I glad we did, because that sauce they're in had one of my favorite "magic" ingredients: horseradish! Believe me, I fought for more than my share. The poutine was equally good, though the gravy has a distinct taste with some extra ingredient I could not put my finger on. If we didn't have more plans for the evening, I definitely would have ordered more items off the menu (I want to come back and get a burger, for one thing). Ironically, I'm kinda glad I couldn't get a reservation for any of the seafood restaurants in Old Port this evening - I'll certainly go to some of them on slower weeknights. But otherwise, I'm not sure I would have gotten here, so I enjoyed how fate worked tonight. read more

Little Tap House - My Gunners Daughter Milk Stout and a flight - Gastropubs Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Service was quick and friendly. Many beer to choose from. The smash-burger was excellent, probably one of the best I've had. Nice space for lunch or dinner. Rotating beer list. read more

Little Tap House - Cocktail and Wine Menu - Gastropubs Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Nice atmosphere. We are anted a lite dinner and this was a good place for clam chowder and a salad. Fresh and good

Delicious Brussels sprouts, clam chowder and steak frites. Friendly relaxed service. Fun decor inside and tables outside on the sidewalk. Delish cocktails! read more

Great local place. Make a reservation. Friendly and good service. Very good food. Love the locally sourced, fresh ingredients. Hubby had the hangar steak - perfectly cooked. So good! I had the halibut crazy good. read more

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Everything was awesome! They made the French fries fresh and they also were just delicious. They definitely have the best lemonade ever!!! The service was great, staff was awesome. Music played the whole time, and to top it off there was no wait. Farm to table prices and quality. read more

Went here to grab dinner last night and the service was pretty good but the food was lackluster. The Cesar salad tasted great but it went downhill from there. The French fries were way overcooked and dried out and the lobster roll, which I have been having a lot of in Portland, didn't taste very good at all and had half the meat for a higher price than anywhere else in the region. read more

OK, do not let this place fool you. It is not little and it is not just a taphouse. Beautiful rustic interior, excellent menu, wonderful family owned business. Super cozy, will definitely be back. Was expecting a dive bar and this place definitely super exceeded my expectations. read more

Great happy hour, service, and food. We came here on a whim as it was close to our hotel, and our original dinner spot was closed! Little Tap house was a perfect find! We were seated right away (about 5:30pm on a Tuesday) and the HH wine was good. The crab cakes were delicious, as was the burger!! We also got the salad which was nice. Great service, fun ambiance, we're glad we found this place! read more

Little Tap House - Delicious burger and fries - Gastropubs Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Great atmosphere, food and drinks. Staff was friendly and helpful with menu choices. The mussels and mushroom rissoto were excellent.

Wonderful meal and new friends. Beyond the delicious food and drinks the people make this place very special. From the moment that you walk in you're greeted and treated like an old friend whose come to visit. I ordered the Roasted Chicken and ate every bit of it. ( There's an enormous difference between farm raised roasters and grocery store fryers.) It actually tastes like rich, fresh chicken that doesn't need sauces to create flavor. The Cabernet was very good as was the cheesecake. What really stands out about this great little place are the people. I enjoyed meeting everyone and will find a way to return to Maine to enjoy the great food and new friends. Don't miss this place, it's that good. read more

Little Tap House - Wonderful place with an inspiring, dedicated owner and friendly staff. I'll be back. - Gastropubs Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Cute little spot with great food. We started with scallops/urgent which was delicious. Then moved on to entrees- I got the swordfish. Loved loved the sauce and swordfish was cooked wonderfully. Also got a cucumber drink which was super refreshing and light. Very nice spot to grab dinner. read more

Little Tap House - Scallops - Gastropubs Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Love this place! Looking for a drink before a show, we stumbled upon this sweet find. The atmosphere was cozy and the drinks available went from typical to some really cool specials - even the house red wine was very good! We had dinner and everyone was so nice. I need to eat gluten-free (unfortunately) and they were great about letting me know what was gluten-free as well as what could be made as such. We had a fabulous appetizer, Panelle with garlic aioli. For dinner, I had the Tap House Burger (without bread). Delicious. My husband, had the roasted chicken which was cooked perfectly. Excellent. We ate at the bar and service was perfect. We will be back! read more

Little Tap House - a bar with a lot of alcohol - Gastropubs Near Me - Portland, Maine

Wanting to try something different and looking for a selection of Maine craft beer, we decided to give Little Tap House a shot. How could we not? Beer + homemade chips = match made in Heaven. + no wait around 1pm on a beautiful Saturday afternoon + friendly service + clean and unique environment (I'm still trying to make sense of the painted walls... they're fun) + 12 Maine beers on tap when we visited + the food was tasty AND because it's farm to table style, I was able to enjoy a mouth watering juicy burger cooked just the way I like it - the Chilaquiles lists pulled chicken as the first ingredient but there were only 4 little pieces of chicken strips in the dish. The flavor was great but there should have been more chicken and less chips. As a side note... we did provide this feedback to our server and she genuinely promised to share with the kitchen Tip- if you're looking for the place to wash your hands or "use the restroom", look for the Water Closet (WC). They've labeled their restrooms in European which may cause you to walk past it in confusion. read more

Little Tap House - Tap House Burger (just the patty and house chips) / $16 - Gastropubs Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Great service and friendly bartender. Ordered fries and mussels. The mussels were big, delicious, and way better than any of the places near the water that I tried. Would definitely return the next time I'm in town read more

Good food, great service, recommend a reservation especially if you're in the area for a show @ State Theater.

A great spot off the beaten path, so to speak. Easy to get to and the location is close to the downtown area, civic center and old port. The menu is diverse for the group crowd. Every one can usually find something they like. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is great to socialize and even have a nice intimate dinner. Though, that will not happen for a while...ha ha Anywho...I actually love it in the summer when you can sit outside and people watch. Give it a whirl and see for yourself. read more

I'll get to the food and beer in just a moment. What's the true highlight here is the service. Our waitress - what a gem - from recommendations off the menu to selecting among the 20 plus local brews, she was patient, attentive and so pleasant and professional. When we had further questions out came the bartender and she nailed it from New England style IPAs to lagers to milk stouts. On to the food - such decisions to make... Fish and chips? Homemade burgers? Mac and cheese? Add the bacon and caramelized onions and it was hard not to go M&C. Made from local cheeses it's creamy and cheesy with just a hint of smoked sweetness. Yum! We sat outside on a beautiful summer evening and enjoyed the quiet Portland nightlife. And the very best - out waitress- born and raised in Portland - gave us a cheat sheet on local bakeries, beaches and lobsta shacks. We already tried two today! Thanks Tap Room for giving us some hospitality that makes Maine special. We'll be back for the fish and chips... enjoy! read more

Little Tap House - Gastropubs Near Me - Portland, Maine

A great local restaurant. We stopped by for drinks and an appetizer tonight. Brianna provided us outstanding service and shared her recommendations on the appetizers. . Our crab cakes were awesome and the Old Fashioned and Cosmos were excellent. We loved sitting outside and plan to be back for dinner during our short stay in Portland. read more

We came here for brunch looking for a hot meal without a wait, as many other places around town were sporting an hour-plus wait. Little Tap House delivered on the lack of a line and definitely hit the spot, but the brunch menu and the food itself was nothing to write home about. The poutine & eggs were bland, and my eggs over easy were not runny at all. My boyfriend's eggs on his eggs benedict were similarly overcooked. The place was cute and cozy and the service was attentive, but I likely would not return on my next trip to Portland given the many other options in the city. read more

Little Tap House - Poutine & Eggs - Gastropubs Near Me - Portland, Maine

Raw baked potato, with a side of 27$ meatloaf. The meatloaf was as good as the microwave meatloaf mom used to make. It was good but 27 dollars. Nope. read more

Little Tap House - Raw baked potato. - Gastropubs Near Me - Portland, Maine

The chicken Cesar salad and steak frites were not very good, especially for how expensive they were. the service was great we just didn't like the food. read more

Little Tap House never disappoints!!! I had the fish and chips, the fish was fluffy and tasty. The white sangria is always right on spot, very refreshing. My daughters burger and husbands steak, both cooked perfectly and our waitress, Brittany, was fantastic and made our night so pleasant. Love this place, it's why we keep going back!! read more

This place has everything that I need. :) Local and a nice list of craft beers from around the U.S. and some of the best Poutine in the state. Done. It's a fairly small space relatively speaking, but once you are inside, the focus quickly turns to food and drink. The staff here is great. It seems like a family. I see the same smiling faces every time I visit. They seem uber organized, but at the same time so casual and easy going. There is a decent bar/high top area just as you walk in. There is a TV near the bar area as well. The menu is creative and everything they prepare seems to be well thought out and crafted and when it all comes together, it feels "fancy" in such a casual environment. That's one of the things I LOVE about this place. They are active on social media posting the latest beer lists, which is usually why we end up there. AND unless I am extremely full, it is hard not to order food. This is a great place to visit before or after a show or event in Portland. While they don't have a private lot, there is plenty of pay parking nearby. Keep in mind there will be slight inclines as you walk to or from the restaurant if you walk there. But for me, it's totally worth it. Oh and lastly....DON'T SKIP DESSERT!!! :) Enjoy read more

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So this place does happy hour every day of the week. So bonus right there. Came in for a few drinks ended up getting some food. JR the bartender is so personable and friendly we didn't want to leave. The food so good we had the mussels and they are so huge and delish. Im not a fan of licorice but was not over powering so i enjoyed. Also had the brie and was cooked perfect and we ate all of it. Finished with the calamari was good not great. But atmosphere service and food combo will bring us back not to mention JR read more

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We had great drinks and food here today!! Everything was so fresh and flavorful!! Don't miss out on this gem

ooooOOOOoooh I love the Little Tap House. Wanna know why? IT IS THE BEST LIL TAP HOUSE IN THE LAND. For real, though. On the corner of Spring & High, this is a place you've probably driven/walked by numerous times and thought "huh, that's cute" and then either never thought of it again, or you did what I did and went there to experience its wondrous ambience and plentiful options. Little Tap House has a mega tap list, so be sure to bring your boozy appetite. You can sit at the bar, or at a table that's made out of a beer barrel. It's cozy inside, but not pretentious - servers are friendly and generally pleased to discuss menu items with you. I have to say, their watermelon margarita is probably my favorite cocktail in Portland. It's like someone scooped out a watermelon, threw in some alcohol, and poured it into a glass with some additional watermelon in it. It is so delicious and fresh, I could have ten in a row (though I won't, as I'd probably die). They have little specials where you can get a certain beer and certain snack for $5 or so. Outdoor seating in the summer is fun, though it's a high traffic area, so be prepared to shout over engines and passerby to get your conversation across. I would give this five stars except for that it is so unreasonably loud in here sometimes, it makes me want to wear earplugs .There's an odd acoustics thing going on where if there is a shrill-speaking person at one end of the bar, you can hear each of their words perfectly at the other end. This makes the delicious food you're eating a bit less delicious. Otherwise, this place rules. Come here to have a delish local beer while looking out the windows at High Street and stuffing your face with reasonably priced appetizers. and the wATERMELON MARGARITA. read more

My husband and I needed to try a new place outside of our go-to's in Portland. We decide to check out the Little Tap House after reading their menu online. While parking isn't abundant, there is definitely more than most areas in Portland. We found a convenient spot a block away. During the warmer months, LTH has an outdoor seating area available- which in cleverly set up and I will touch on in a minute; we went inside to our our name in and were told there would be a little bit of a wait- totally fine because it allowed us to grab a drink at the bar. I ran to the restroom and my husband ordered me a wonderful gin drink- a fantastically wonderful drink called the "Back Nine" made with house infused cucumber-gin. He had an old fashioned that had house infused cherry bourbon. We were given the option to sit in or outside and we chose outside because the window to do that here in the northeast is quite short. They have the outdoor seating set up so that patrons enter within the roped off seating area and the waiters/waitresses from the outside so there isn't any awkward maneuvering around people. Quite clever I thought! The hostess, whose name I forgot to grab (she had curly blonde hair and was adorable), was phenomenal. She was warm and welcoming and charismatic. Her interactions with guests were genuine. Working in the food industry is not easy, but she was killing it as the face of this restaurant! My husband and I ordered way too much food- we started with an appetizer trio of hummus, pickled veggies and olives. I had the fish and chips (oh my goodness was there so much food!!) and my husband the pasta. We were unfortunately too full for dessert, but everything was absolutely delicious. We look forward to adding this to our list of normal go-to's! read more

Little Tap House - Back Nine. - Gastropubs Near Me - Portland, Maine

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My rating is solely based on the food. I use to go to this restaurant a few years ago as a treat to myself. The food is no where near the same as it use to be. The waitstaff were amazing. My burger was subpar where it use to be one of the best burgers in Portland. My girlfriends meatloaf was extremely salty and the Brussels sprouts (which I've never met a Brussels sprout I didn't like) were not good. Sad. read more

Great little restaurant in Portland Maine. Our party of 4 made a reservation and was seated immediately. The drinks included a delicious espresso martini, tap beer, wine and tequila. Appetizers were polenta fries with a yummy garlic aioli and Brussels sprouts that even my husband loved! Dinners of a smash burger, Caesar salad with steak, steak frites and fish and chips were all enjoyed. I would have preferred more fish and less "chips" because the fish was so good. Great service by what appeared to be the sole server working the floor. We would definitely go again. read more