Bandaloop is a very inviting place. Having made reservations for the first floor, we ended up…read moreupstairs. About anywhere you sit would have been wonderful. Unfortunately, no outdoor dining before Memorial Day. Great knowledgeable and attentive service with Paul. Upstairs was busy but not crowded. Food was fantastic. Wild mushroom soup was delicious. A tasting of sunchokes, pan seared mousam bakery mushrooms and shishito peppers made a meal for one of the party and still had leftovers. Best was the entree, Maine style palusami was a complex flavor concoction that was a home run. Finished with black forest cake. Hope to return again from the West Coast. They can certainly compete with any restaurant in any big city

With Reservations made we arrived at 7:15P. There were only 6 or 8 tables with customers on the…read moremain floor. The hostess decided to seat us in the BAR. First of all, We don't drink alcohol and the bar was louder than the main dining room. With all the empty space she took us to an area where two other couples were at the tables next to us. No consideration regarding privacy and I don't care to hear other people's conversation at dinner. I carefully picked up our service ware and moved it to the empty table in the corner. It even seemed it might be a stretch for the server in the Bar to be able to walk 25' to our NEW location. The Food was very tasty. The bottled water was chlorinated, so we bought a liter. The 2 liter Gigantic green water bottles were attempting to take the place of center pieces, but you can't lift them (4.4Lbs) safely. I worked in a few HIGH Level Restaurants as the maitre D'. I always catered to the customer's needs. AS for Bandaloop; With improved customer service that does not take a "guarded attitude", it would be a more gracious place. I was not attacking anyone. I mentioned that a 2 liter bottle cannot be picked up and poured with ease. "It's a new thing changed by the manager."--------- It was not well thought out. Try to pour a 2 liter bottle of wine or water with one hand. We also had to use another napkin as a placemat. What is on those tables? Bee's Wax? Use some Dawn soap.

One of my go-tos in Saco since they opened back in 2017!…read more I've never had a bad meal here. Service is always friendly and the space is always clean. Highly recommended any of their empanadas and their lunch plate is a great portion size. Their limeades are my weakness!!

So good! I wish my appetite was bigger or I would've tried so many things. I'll have to come back…read more I started with a pineapple limeade and wish I had a gallon of it. I had the Cuban on the fried plantains and it was just sooo good. My boyfriend got it on the roll and tried both, he liked it on the roll better. He also got empanada with carne, pulled pork, and chicken. He added the hot sauce. It comes with a pica de gallo that I ate, very tasty and fresh. I wish I lived closer, but I'd journey here just for this!

Had lunch at the bar with a friend. Always a fun time! Of course I had to order the turkey dinner…read moreplate. It was delicious. My friend had a chicken wrap with cole slaw. Everything was great. Fun bartenders.

I went there last night and got the haddock sandwich, I then spent the rest of my night into this…read moremorning violently puking my brains out. I had to go to the ER and get IV fluids and meds. I spent the ENTIRE day at the hospital. So would I recommend them? No I wouldn't. Also little advice to the restaurant, maybe check the dates of your food before cooking it and sending it out to people!!

Great place for an amazing vegetarian meal. We went for a Miso Soup, Thai Ginger Noodles and a Thai…read moreBasil Fried Rice. Miso soup was delicious and hearty - just what you need on a cold day outside. Both, noodles and fried rice were great. Btw their spice levels are catered to North American taste buds, so if you're an Asian just tell them highest spice levels and you'll probably still feel like moderate. Having said that, great flavours. The staff was nice and friendly. I used the restroom and they were clean and well maintained. Definitely recommended.

I had hands down one of the best noodles I've had in a long time at this spot! And it was…read moresurprisingly through take-out. It is a tragedy that I was only planning to visit Portland for less than a day, so I didn't have the opportunity to dine in at the Green Elephant. However I would contemplate driving up from Boston just to have their Singapore noodles again. It was so flavorful, and the noodles were cooked to the perfect texture. The level 2 spice in the online ordering menu was not spicy at all, but the food still had a good amount of sauce and flavor. The dish was definitely heavy on the noodles and probably only had 4-5 bite-sized pieces of tofu for protein, but the noodles certainly were my favorite part. And for only about $15-20 per main dish, this is one of the more accessible/affordable restaurants for vegan options in Portland!

Have been wanting to return here quite some time my husband was able to get us a last-minute…read morereservation so we snagged it. The restaurant is cozy and beautiful at the same time. It feels like Maine with the wood logs as the decor and trees. We sat in the back room which almost gives a Maine camp porch vibe. There are two different Prix fix a three and a four. My husband got the three but I went with the four because I had heard some great things with the glazed carrots, I thought we could share them. Everything was wonderful but just too much food for me. I started with the tuna sashimi which was superb and my husband had the pork belly. I had the glazed carrots and they brought my husband glazed cauliflower on the house, loved both. My husband had the steak and I had the halibut and they both were delicious. My fish came with baby potatoes, I'm not a fan of those. Finally my husband had their famous glazed donuts, the plate was licked clean and I had the chocolate cake. I am gf so I could not partake in some of his items but he said they were delicious and Earth did a fantastic job ensuring my allergy safety. Can't wait to return.

Food started strong then progressively went downhill. Service also started strong with the host,…read morebut once the server came over it became weak and continued to decline throughout the evening. He completely disregarded the other guest and only focused on my drink order, which felt disrespectful. After taking my order and walking awaynot once but twice, when he returned I had to ask, "Are you not going to take her drink order?" The tuna sashimi was great and the carrots were good as well. However, something about the halibut tasted off. I work with fish daily, and this personally was not it. I had one bite and could not continue eating it. The server boxed up the halibut for me, but then tossed a to-go container onto the table for us to box our own dessert, which felt inconsistent with the level of service. The bartender was wearing an H&H raincoat and appeared to be drinking on the job, while other female staff members were scrolling on their phones. Overall, not a great first impression. The ambiance itself was nice, but when you make an 8:30 PM reservation and receive a text at 7:30 PM saying your table is ready, it feels a bit off-putting. I had asked beforehand if anything earlier was available and was told no, so I intentionally booked later for an evening experience. Then upon arrival, the restaurant was fairly empty. Within the first few minutes of us being there, the kitchen doors were closed and cleaning was happening all around us. It created an unpleasant atmosphere for what was supposed to be a social evening out and a little hoorah celebration, and nothing was acknowledged by staff. It was clear that reservation notes or comments in chat of reservation were not reviewed. Overall, not thrilled with the experience. Been there, done that -- one visit was enough for me/us unless that 49-year-old male server Charlie learns how to properly serve guests and the kitchen team start to season the food a bit better. Would have been nice if Charlie checked in with us more like he did the other tables hence the eaves dropping to know more about him and the place. 4/10 experience, will not be back which is a bummer.

Was excited to find the Farm To Coast food truck recently because I had heard they had a vegan tofu…read morebánh mì (which is my favorite sandwich these days). I ordered two and, while my partner in crime absolutely LOVED his, I wasn't really a fan. The sandwich comes on a baguette and is filled with a slab of coconut curry marinated tofu, pickled veg (like carrots and radishes), spicy vegan mayo, and cilantro. Unfortunately, my bread was pretty burned - as such, that black toast char was the dominating flavor (and smell). It was also the dominating ingredient as the slab of tofu was much smaller than I was expecting. In the end, I tossed the bread and ate just the tofu and veggies (which, again, I wish there had been more of, and much less of the stems of cilantro). Loved the variety of spices that came from the individual components of the jalapenos, the curry, and the spread though! While I was disappointed in the sandwich I got (especially at $11 when compared to sandwiches of similar prices from other food trucks), I still think they're great. The person taking my order was super friendly, the person making the food was engaging, and their passion to use as much fresh, local ingredients as possible is impressive and appreciated. Also the presentation of their food is stunning, and proves that restaurant quality food can come out of a mobile kitchen. While they might not be my first choice, I definitely appreciate what they're creating and the flavor profiles they're exploring!

Wow! Literally no complaints or constructive criticism for this food truck. The food was cooked…read morequickly, the customer service was friendly, and portion sizes were generous. I got a Pork Belly Bahn Mi and a fry. When I dropped $17 for lunch I THOUGHT that was a lot until they handed me two large boats full of food that I couldn't finish! The sandwich was fresh and juicy. The fries were perfectly crisp and seasoned. I was able to share the fries with 2 other coworkers! It's not often that I walk away from a food truck thinking portion sizes align with both the quality and the pricing, but this one nails it. The menu isn't large, but that's because they choose to perfect what they are slinging, putting quality over quantity. Definitely give this place a try... and split the fries!

friendly staff and delicious food!! the seating area is nice and clean, the toppings are always…read morefresh and tasty, their mango pico is to die for !! everytime i'm in the area i visit taqueria 207 and get a cup of horchata and the carnitas bowl with my sister! always a treat!

Finally made the trip over for my favorite Taco Salad. Easy to find on Ocean Park Road, signage is…read moreclear and easy to read and ample parking in the lot next too. Not fancy at all upon walking in. Service counter with laminated menus on the counter with a friendly young lady willing to assist. I tried to bring up our past orders since hubby and I really enjoy two items on their menu but was unable to find the El Pastor meat in the printed menu, was in-line when we ordered in the fall. Might be seasonal. Ordering was easy and were told it would take 10 minutes to prepare. We wanted to share some of our history as a couple with our son, so we left for a quick drive while our food cooked. They have a nice sitting area for dining in but we knew we'd be taking it to go. Ready and packaged nicely we headed home. After a 30 minute drive the food was still relatively hot. Again, salad and burrito were fabulous as was my son's meal. Ordered the Churros for dessert which came with chocolate and caramel dipping sauces. None were needed, crispy/ crunchy on outside and slightly chewy on the inside.

My daughter & I were in the area for an appt so decided to give it a shot. We typically go to TAJ…read morein Portland or Tulsi in Kittery. We were the only ones dining in, it was an odd time to eat, 2ish. But very well decorated and the service was great. We each got tea (masala and chai) and were yummy! The garlic naan was made vegan by switching out butter for veg oil. That was incredibly tasty! I got a dish with eggplant that was very flavorful. The rice was cooked perfect. My daughter got the paneer dish with spinach and she loved it. We ended up with leftovers too! Will certainly be back.

Today to celebrate my colonoscopy we went to Jewel of India for lunch. It's been many years since…read morewe had Indian food. Yes we had a great meal. Not everything was spectacular but we had an awesome lunch. One item that burned a hole in my butt was a spicy red onion mixture that was nothing short of fire. We will be coming back to dine here & enjoy more different dishes.

Upscale dining with a genuinely reasonable price tag - especially when it comes to the Evo…read moreexperience/chef's tasting. Worth every penny, we left absolutely stuffed. The menu experience was smaller/limited options but offered "greatest hits" so that you didn't miss out on the overall experience. With seats right up at the counter and in perfect view of the kitchen, the team whipped out a coursed/well-timed menu. We enjoyed the chickpea fries, spread + breads, moroccan carrots, falafel, halloumi and to top it all off, the lamb ribs. It was so aggressive in the best way possible. The cocktail menu is fun, inventive and pairs well with most of the dishes. Their NA drinks were thankfully, not boring either. The only drawback for me here is the counter-top/high-top dining experience is the only available seating option unless you're participating in the upstairs private area. The restaurant is clearly very sleek and modern, but I felt like it took away from the experience of making this particularly special. Would recommend this restaurant for 2 people - hard to enjoy with a larger group!

Fantastic restaurant. Service and food all excellent. We all really enjoyed our visit here. It is…read moretapas style. We ordered 12 dishes for a group of 5. Chickpea fries were the #1 highlight for everyone. I also really like the Halloumi and Moroccan carrots. Highly recommend. Gets busy, make a reservation. Food tips: Chickpea fries are a must Drink tips: Basil Martini

Roof top is the best spot in the area for a drink with a view. Food is good, yes it's expensive but…read moreyou are paying for the location. I do wish the menu had some more seafood options given the locale, but what they do have they prepare well. Service is good. Parking can be a challenge.

Myself and family had a wonderful dinner here! The service was absolutely fabulous! Special…read moreshoutout to Kelsey, who was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect throughout our meal. We started with the fresh calamari appetizer, which was light, crispy, and so tasty, and the fresh pear salad was a refreshing, flavorful start. For my entrée, I had the stuffed lobster with scallops, and it was delish! The lobster was succulent, perfectly cooked, and truly a treat for dinner. It was served with fresh veggies and potatoes. My fiancé and future sister-in-law ordered the "Best of Both Worlds" which was steak and lobster; it was a nice combo, but they both agreed the steak was just okay and didn't really need the chimichurri sauce. My future brother-in-law really enjoyed his haddock entrée....he said it was fresh and well-prepared. We finished the meal by sharing desserts; cheesecake, key lime pie, and chocolate mousse cake, and every bite was yummy! All in all, a great and yummy meal by the water with fabulous service and fresh, delicious food. We'll definitely be back!