The last time I ate here was 43 years ago. In a world with constant change it's miraculous that The…read moreGreat Lost Bear has remained about the same. Small, quiet tables with partitions between rooms make it a quaint/romantic place to eat. The menu contains lots of comfort food and pub fare. The waitress was friendly and efficient. The burger is thick and juicy enough that you need extra napkins. The French fries are fried, sliced potatoes and are excellent. Parking during peak times I would imagine would be a challenge, especially with huge snow piles in the neighboring parking lot.

I will start by saying best wings ever, but for a manager escalate a simple "dissatisfied with the…read moreservice" to accusing us of embarrassing our server in front of other customers" to "well if you would like I will fire her for you" back to how we embarrassed her!" I have never been so humiliated in my life! I nicely asked if someone could check on our order, and was told, sorry i am not going to step on your servers toes, I will ask her to stop over. 12 minutes later our servers brought us our food. And, As I said, as always the food was amazing! All I wanted was a sorry you were disappointed with service and I would have walked away happy! Instead I walked away feeling like a criminal.

Visited Novare Res twice in early June. It is tricky to find so walk up Exchange Street and take a…read moreleft onto Canal Plaza. They have a large outdoor space with plenty of tables. The draft list is impressive. I had the Meteor Pils from France, which was very good. They hosted the Portland Pub Sing (first Monday of the month) in a very packed room inside. It was standing room only but I briefly stood outside and heard a few sea shanties.

Novare Res is a convenient and inviting space to get beers with friends while out in Portland. I…read morealways enjoy my time drinking at Novare. The menu is expansive and inclusive, but ovewhelming and the food that I've had the few times I've ventured that far has not been as good as I was anticipating. I have heard good things about their food from other people though, so I guess I'll just have to keep trying!

Good food *veggie quesadilla outstanding! Tasty, fresh and…read morefull of flavor *fish n chips was crispy and fries were hot *lobster club was excellent Good price *dinner for 2 with an appetizer for under $75 Good service by Gavin! Food: Solid A Service: A+ Ambience: B

Delicious food, great service and a really awesome environment. Really enjoyed our time here and…read morewill absolutely return the next time we are visiting Maine. The Island Indian chicken sandwich, fish and chips and lobster roll are all highly recommended.

Great spot, and I didn't even try their pizza! Stopped in here while driving through Maine, because…read moremy friend is collecting mini art prints from those vendor machines across the country, and they have one here! I got a flight of beer, which I enjoyed, and a Caesar salad with the marinated anchovies. The salad actually really hit the spot, a great mix of fresh romaine and kale, delicious anchovies, fresh lemon and parm, yum!

What a cool place!…read more I've know of Lunch for a while and decided to finally stop by the brewery and it was beautiful inside. We just stopped for some drinks before dinner, and I did indeed get a wine, and it was very yummy. The server was also super friendly and let me try the wine before!

Easy place to get an easy local flair. The service is attentive. We started with the deviled eggs…read morewhich were amazing with the spicy mustard. The Croquet Madame was superb. And we topped the night off with the Pink Squirrel dessert martini which was off the hook!!!!

We decided to go to Woodford F&B for mothers' day brunch - and we knew we needed to get there so it…read moreworked with our friend's ferry schedule and then be able to dine and make it to Portland Stage by 1:45. Tall order - but it worked! I have loved this place since they opened and living in the burbs I don't get there as much as I'd like. So going on a day when it was CRAZY busy was a leap, but a good one. You know it's a good sign when all team members are focused and working as one - even their James Beard nominated chef brought out a plate or two - luckily at our table! Sometimes I am too much a creature of habit but this time I went a bit rogue - for me anyway! Started with a Woodford Apertif that was just right to accompany their amazing deviled eggs. Four of us so like them that we each get one and a half. For brunch I joined one friend and went for Turkish Eggs and Avocado toast - it was amazingly good, and again totally not me. The eggs were poached just right, the Turkish flavoring added so much and when all kind of layered on the avocado toast - yummy! Wayne and another friend insisted they were going healthier with the Baked Eggs Florentine. Again a perfectly poached egg atop spinach and served with a tasty focaccia and fruit cup. One of the first times I've not had a burger and fries while at Woodford - but way delish. Going on Mother's Day also meant a huge crowd that included rowdy kids, but the food, the company, the staff and the friends made it worthwhile.

Out on a Sunday drive to the Riverside area of town. Wanted to check out an apartment neighborhood…read morefor our son. We turned down the road and boom, three breweries!! Had no idea all three were located here, pleasant surprise. I enjoy Allagash white so we decided to stop in. The campus is a good size with gigantic tanks no doubt filled with liquid gold! Outdoor seating area with fire pits for warmer weather enjoyment. Entrance had a woodsy feel to it with signage that was clear to read. In the courtyard you choose which way to go; right heads into the outside beer garden and left brings you inside the brewery and gift shop. Beer garden for us. Seeing that it was covered by a tent thought for sure it was going to be cold inside , we were pleasantly surprised! Decor was paper chains and tissue paper hearts for Valentine's season. They had a creative station for folks to make their own Valentines. Also in the same area was a game bookshelf filled with board and card games to play. At the bar was a young man smiling as he welcomed us. We read the menu and for something different I chose "Cabin Weekend" the name reminded me of our camp in the Western mountains. We both enjoy whiskey so thought the aged barrels used for this brew would make a tasty treat. Grabbed our beers and then over to the food truck attached to the tent, clever. Bite into Maine is the food truck here today, unsure if different trucks come here or not. We wanted something small and shareable. Mac and cheese it was. We sat down at one of the many empty tables and began to enjoy our beers and food. Cabin weekend was so delicious! It was a strong onto 8.9%! Tasty with the faintest hint of whiskey and a cabin feel for the finish. The Mac and cheese was dense and rich!! The fork could practically stand upon its own! It was good in my opinion however don't think I could have finished the portion in my own. We enjoyed so much we will be back for some to bring away with us to our cabin in the woods.

Long- awaited visit ( but far drive from Philly!) Lotta…read moreoptions, started with a sampler. Split the G even though it's not a thing here ( yet). Delicious beer so far. Friendly staff, had great laugh with Abby and Hunter as we tried to figure out how to split....the leaf? ( it's not a hop, btw).

Sebago brewing company in South Portland is an excellent choice if your visiting Maine and staying…read moreclose to the airport. I was staying at a nearby hotel and walked in for a late dinner. Sebago brew pub offers a great menu and amazing variety of craft beers. I tried their blueberry beer and it was light and refreshing! The chipotle chicken bowl was very tasty and definitely worth a try. They have a great bar, dining room and they sell beer to go and merchandise. The service is great and I will be coming back on my next visit.

Sebago is a great place to grab lunch. The staff was really friendly and accommodated five of us…read morevery quickly. Although I can't remember what we all ordered, i know some of us ordered lobster quesadillas, fish tacos, and a chicken salad. The food was delivered to us pretty quickly and everything tasted delicious. We went for lunch and thankfully didn't have to wait long to be seated and to be served. The restaurant wasn't packed when we arrived but was pretty busy as finished our lunch. It was a comfortable and fun place to dine

You might just walk by and not know it's there. Located on Monument Square and great local…read moreestablishment. Drinks specials and a fun menu you can't go wrong. This recent visit I ordered fries and Man O Man. Yummy. Crispy on the outside and just right on the inside. I don't like under cooked fries that are too starchy. I cleaned my plate. The staff is great and because it's small, you might have to wait for a seat. Booth, table and bar seating available. Because it's downtown, parking can be a challenge. But there is a city parking garage next door. Stop by to watch a game and enjoy the atmosphere. So worth it

Came here off of a local recommendation and was not disappointed! Sat at the bar and had very…read moreattentive service by the woman behind the bar! She was super informative on the menu and helped me come to my decision of haddock corn chowder which was delicious! She also pointed me into the direction of the rest of Portland's best bars!! the music today was 80's and fun and not too loud! Overall I would absolutely come back and do recommend this to anyone looking for a locals type of off the beaten path place! The blueberry marg was also delicious !!

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!

Food was great but Gabby our server is what made me write this review!…read more She was so kind and attentive, she was very patient helping me try some of their beer before I decided on a margarita... I didn't eat much of my sandwich as the drink and salad filled me. She was genuinely concerned lol and sat next to me with a look of genuine concern "Is everything okay, tell me, I'll fix it for you" I've never had a server take my wants and needs so personal and it was Awesome! My salad came out with the wrong dressing and I wouldn't let her take it back. I was fine with what they gave me instead. When we left, she gave me a salad to go with the dressing i had asked for! She went above and beyond and makes you feel like you are her only customer! Give that Girl a Raise LOL

We stopped in for lunch and loved everything. I thought their IPA was amazing. Poutine is also…read moreworth getting and I loved the fresh haddock on my salad.