Tourist review: such a Maine vibe! Got the veggie deluxe add bacon on an everything bagel and it's…read morewas perfection. Flavorful and crunchy. Iced coffee was pretty basic but that's all I need. Hashbrowns were crispy as they should be. Great hot sauce options. Banana bread sweet side was moist and rich. Recommend when in town!

First time to Dutchess and had a decent experience. Service was with a smile. Food was brought to…read morethe table quickly and flavors overall we're good. This is sausage biscuits I get in the south, but it had nice flavor and I would recommend.

Wonderful service food was amazing. Loved the poutine and the grilled cheese. Good place to come if…read moreyou love French fry's!

Stop two of eating and shopping our way through Portland: we came for the fries and milkshakes!!…read more We shared a large order of Belgian Frites with garlic mayo and Thai chili mayo. Very generous portion, two of us couldn't finish the fries. We went back and forth between which of the mayos was better, based on how much we ate out of the little cups, it was the garlic mayo, but only barely! I had the Wild Maine Blueberry & Kate's Buttermilk shake. It was very creamy and delicious, fabulous blueberry flavor, and they give you the extra that doesn't fit in the chilled glass, so another generous portion!! The atmosphere and service were great, there's a magnet board with words along the wall by the bar, so we were entertained as we worked on our fries and milkshakes!!

The only reason you eat here is if you are a student and you can't get to a better place…read more Seriously, the food here is alright, but the employees can be quite difficult to handle. Some of them are friendly, but some of them will hold you captive while they explain how America is doomed because of something going on in Iran. They have slow service, and some of their food options are kinda confusing. For example, for some reason they seem to bake their burritos, which is weird. burritos are not hard, either steam the shell and just stuff em, or leave them and stuff them. Their breakfast sandwiches are ok, but I mean, how do you mess up breakfast sandwiches? Also, it is so costly. I just bought a burger that cost me 5.50, I thought it was going to be with sides or something but it wasn't. That's an expensive burger, especially considering it could be on a dollar menu elsewhere. Their cape cod sandwich, which actually does taste good, is another 6 dollar sandwich, and lets be honest, I could get some thing better for cheaper from a sub shop. They bought the bread on the cheap and then added chicken salad to it- what kind of overhead expenses must these guys have that they must charge that much? It's not crazy expensive, it's just not appropriate for what they put out. They depend on students being held captive to buy their stuff. The building its self is actually really nice and just was renovated, there is a fireplace and plenty of seating. It's just a shame that it's not a better food service to highlight the looks of the place. And once again, the staff gets in the way. I moved a chair over to the fireplace one day to soak up the heat because I was cold, and this employee comes over and reaches in front of me to grab the remote and turns off the fire. I mean, it's quite obvious I was there, I had to move a chair over there so it didn't look like I just happened to be sitting next to the fire. CURSE YOU EMPLOYEE! I go here with some frequency, but usually I just grab their sandwiches (which are ok, their cape cod is pretty good) to go and hope I don't get into a confrontation with the staff about being a Seahawks fan. If you have a choice, just go somewhere else.

As a student who ofren doesn't take the time to make her lunch. I'm here a lot during the school…read moreweek. Most of the food is pretty good and I'm not sure where they get there egg salad sandwiches from but those things are addicting. There's daily specials and limited time offer meals available. I do wish there were some more vegetarian options. It's wicked busy here from 12-1 since most programs are out of class during that time. If you're a student loading flex dollars on your id is worth it as you don't pay tax on tour food.

If you're in Portland and craving a real diner breakfast, Becky's absolutely hits the spot. The…read morehomemade corned beef hash is the star of the plate: big chunks of corned beef and potatoes, crispy on the outside, tender inside, and super flavorful without being greasy. You can taste that it's made from scratch, not scooped out of a can. The blueberry pancake is everything you want from a Maine diner--loaded with berries, golden on the edges, and fluffy in the middle. It's one of those pancakes you tell yourself you'll share, then somehow you don't. The fiddlehead omelet is such a fun local twist, with the fiddleheads adding a tender, slightly earthy bite that makes the whole thing feel special and seasonal. Service is friendly and efficient, even when they're slammed, and the whole place has that busy, waterfront, "locals and tourists together" vibe. Expect a wait, especially at prime breakfast hours, but the homemade corned beef hash, blueberry pancake, and fiddlehead omelet make it more than worth it.

Overall, this is a solid diner, but it doesn't particularly stand out from others. The service was…read morefast and friendly, exactly what you'd expect from a good diner. We visited around 10 a.m. on a Sunday and had about a 35-minute wait, which wasn't surprising for a busy weekend morning. The prices are on the higher side for a diner. My veggie omelette was $21, and while it was good, the home fries were just average. We also ordered the lobster omelette for $35. Although it's pricey, it came with a generous portion of lobster, which helped justify the cost. One thing to note is that there's also a 3% kitchen fee added to the bill, so keep that in mind.

Great double cheeseburger with LT& Mayo. Great fries. Deee-licious!…read moreBeer & Wine only, Cash only, but reasonably priced. Neighborhood bar feel, friendly bartender/cook. Baseball on the TV. Fun hang!

I didn't grow up in Maine but was still really interested in checking this place out. It was…read moreactually an incredibly entertaining experience. First off, I found out about this place browsing google maps. I see Forest Gardens and I'm thinking it's some plant store I'd never heard of. Check the google reviews and I learn it's an old Portland local dive and apparently they have the best burgers. So I drag the whole family there thinking we will get some good ass burgers. They have a small green neon sign in the window but their main sign is a beer sign up top the building. LOL this place truly is a dive but in a really good way it was just such a funny experience. We were the only ones who sat at a table looking to eat. The interior is very low key and the crowd has been around the block. Nice people but we got a funny stare from the guy who took our order. The food is really not much better than school cafeteria food. This place is a great place to go if you want a drink and want to watch sports on TV. I hope it never goes away!

Great tapas spot in the downtown area! Had such a lovely waiter too during our visit. Liked all the…read moresavory dishes too, each with its own distinct taste! Ranking: 1) Spicy beef salad 2) Suckling pig 3) Pinkytoe crab 4) Lobster pasta 5) Bone marrow toast The desserts were nothing special but I did like the strawberry white chocolate one. The rhubarb one was meh personally; tasted like yogurt I could eat from the grocery store.

We were happy with the service and speed at which the small plates were delivered to us however…read morethere was a small instance where we got a dish we didn't order (not pictured and it was the special). The lemon sole (fish) and octopus carpaccio (not pictured) were filled with flavor! The pork belly was very underwhelming and I would not order again. The waiter said 2-4 plates per person. I recommend starting on the lower end and adding additional dishes based on how you're feeling. The amount of food was very different from dish to dish. For example the tuna dip had way too much bread and the pork belly was very small in size. Overall I was half impressed. I wish the staff would take a moment to announce the plate as it's placed next to you or point it out on the menu for those hard of hearing and wanting to know what they are about to enjoy. However the music, overall restaurant vibe and half the dishes exploding with flavor made my experience pleasant and I will return again knowing a bit more of what to expect and looking at photos of the menu/meal options beforehand.

What a fabulous find! It's tucked away in a neighborhood far from the tourist hot spots…read more Frankly, I'd be here every week if I lived in the area. We arrived at a weird hour of the day, around 3:30/4:00 p.m. The bartender seated us and took our order as there was only one other patron. She was friendly and attentive, even made a pot of coffee for my daughter. We enjoyed the Scotch egg, bangers and mash, lamb lollipops, French onion soup, and pub salad - all of which were amazing. The decor was fresh and clean. Loved the pictures of pubs from the Cambridge and Somerville - quite unexpected. The Continental made our trip home much more pleasant. Thank you, Continental!

Extensive drink menu with all the classics, plus some, and new concoctions. Food menu limited but…read moreplenty of good stuff to satisfy most. Would be cozy in the winter for sure. Will be back!

This place came recommended by multiple people, and now that I've been, I can really see why this…read moreis a must-visit in Portland. Once you are seated, you're handed a paper menu on which you mark your selections, then bring that marked-up menu to the counter, where you order and get a number. Food is brought up to you, and you can order subsequent rounds of food by crossing out previous orders and marking up the menu anew. I would highly recommend multiple rounds of oysters -- the first to try one of each and figure out which varieties you prefer, the second to get more of the ones you like, and the last to go all in on your favorite. They've got a varied selection that will suit various tastes, whether you favor a large creamy oyster, a small briny guy, or somewhere in between. All from Maine, which made me feel better about having oysters in a non-ber month. The oysters here are top notch, and the shuckers are, too. Not a single speck of shell in there! I love oysters, and this was my paradise. The non oyster items are also worth trying, so if you have a friend who isn't into oysters, there's something here for them, too. The smoked fish dip and french onion dip are awesome, and the chips they get from another local producer are fantastic. Whether you're a beer lover, a wine person, or a cocktailer, they've got something for you here. Any of those could be the perfect company for your favorite oyster, or you could go for their cucumber mint lemonade slushy, which is insanely refreshing and a great palate cleanser between oysters. Service is efficient, welcoming, and friendly. I think anyone from an oyster novice to an aficionado would feel right at home here. If I didn't live on the opposite side of the country, I'd be here all the time. Unfortunately for me, I'm relegated to pining for these oysters from a distance. If you live nearby, take advantage of your proximity and eat some oysters for me.

5/29/26 A special note- a new dish added to the menu- the…read moreseafood cocktail- is a winner. This is the go-to dish for the partner who doesn't care for oysters- it it superlative, and I hope it remains on the offerings. The service today- especially fine. I have become, as the French would say, "an habitué"