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    The Barn - Old Smith Farm

    3.5 (51 reviews)
    Open • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
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    Outdoor seating

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    Entrance and dining
    Conrad J.

    There seems to be a lot of good, bad, and indifferent reviews of The Barn, so we decided to try it out. Cute updated Barn converted to a restaurant. Full bar, indoor and outdoor seating. We sat inside this visit as it recently rained and was still wet outside. Updated hours so the open up at 12 Friday and Saturday, 10-4 on Sundays. Wednesday and Thursday 4-9. We were greeted by friendly staff and seated quickly. Ordered the "Smokey Margarita" mezcal replaces the tequila and a tahine rim, very delicious. Ordered the RI Stuffies. Quahog, chorizo and cornbread, interesting and comforting. I got the cilantro lime fried chicken sandwich with fries. Sandwich is delicious and the fries are crispy. The coleslaw on the sandwich make it tough to eat and a bit messy, but still good. Michele got the fish and chips. Their fryers are gluten free safe. So she was happy about that. All in all a great meal, wish my sandwich wasn't so runny with the Cole slaw. I would come back to try their pizza and other offerings.

    Location
    Michele J.

    Cute little place off the beaten path. Beautiful inside and out. Friendly helpful staff. We went early for lunch and not super busy. Lots of potential for large gatherings and hosting of events. Food is good and has some interesting options.

    Crystal C.

    This is located in a more residential area, so I feel like many haven't discovered it, unless you live nearby or have attended an event. The inside is a beautifully decorated barn. It would be such a charming little spot to have a special birthday party or a rehearsal dinner. The outside had seating on the deck and the backyard had picnic tables, corn hole boards and a fire pit. It would be a great place to bring your kids so they could get their wiggles out, while you had a better meal than you'd find at the McDonald's playhouse. After ordering, our waitress returned to our table to let us know that she had actually given us an old menu. My friend was bummed to find out that what she ordered was no longer available and she'd need to make a different selection. Although the dish I wanted wasn't on the current menu, they still had the ingredients, with the exception of a different cut of steak, so they still whipped it up for me. The steak was cooked exactly how I requested it (medium). The mashed potatoes were clearly made in-house and were a nice consistency. It was a delicious meal that would have been even better with a little butter and salt. I'll be back. I've got my eye on the wood-fired pizza for next time (:

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    Ellen B.

    This is a beautiful hidden gem! We went this Sunday for their new Sunday brunch buffet and so glad we did! Do not miss this! All you can eat eggs Benedict, scrambled eggs with red peppers, asparagus, onions, AMAZING French toast with blackberry compote and mascarpone cheese, breakfast meats, salad, potato salad, penne with large shrimp, roasted tomatoes, and artichoke hearts, among other items. I have eaten here for dinner once before and the food was also very good. The ambiance is a 12 out of 10! Gorgeous renovated barn. They have a different nightly band during the week and on nice days, you can sit outside out back or on their deck. The service has been very good each time I've been there with friendly and attentive waitstaff. The parking makes it look busy as cars are often parked up the street, but don't let that deter you, as many of the cars seem to be for employees or pick up for Milly's skillet next door.

    Exterior
    Cindy Y.

    Arrived for book club and loved the space with the folksy touches like grape vines on the ceiling, lilacs and rosemary on the tables, and the rustic rafters. The outside also looked quite inviting and seems like it would be a nice space to hang out. So space = 5 stars. Food and service, really 2 stars at most compared to the last 6 months of service at various restaurants around Portland. The sever was very pleasant, but seemed to be quite green and yet she was training another server who never spoke. - When I asked the lead server for a gin and tonic, and asked what gin they had, she said "oh, there's a lot - Beefeater, Hendricks and ... Bacardi". ?! - We had been there for about 45 minutes when we were told "happy hour is about to end - did we want to order happy hour?" This was the first we were hearing about happy hour! ... I did remark that it would've been helpful to know about happy hour specials when we arrived, at HAPPY HOUR, not an hour later ... So we listen to the specials as "happy hour" is about to expire, and were presented with a "happy hour spicy margarita for $5", described in detail, which most of the table ordered, only to have the server come back and say, "they decided not to do the spicy margarita for happy hour." I proposed that since that was what we were "sold" and ordered that, that should be honored, but it fell on deaf ears and instead we paid double + for cocktails. - Most of the table ordered the $10 happy hour pizza, which despite being cooked in a wood fired oven, lacked flavor and was only a step above frozen pizza. One of us had inedible charred crusts on a few pieces. Definitely a large portion for the happy hour price of $10, but nowhere near the quality of any restaurant pizza I've had in 2022, and if I had paid the non-happy hour price of $17, I would've been outraged. - When we asked for to go containers, the server returned with big pizza boxes, which she said were folded inside out. Apparently this was to stamp the Milly's Skillet logo on the box, but it just made the box not hold together well and the stamped logo wasn't very visible anyway. - When it came time to pay the bill, I appreciated the convenience of being able to process the payment directly at the table, and that the server had made separate checks for all of us, but as the iPad was circulated around, with each of us signing with our fingers, I questioned the sanitation of processing payment this way. Very easy to transfer germs, and there is still COVID going around... - There was someone who appeared to be supervising, but she really seemed ineffectual. For example she took a carafe of water that was 3/4 full and topped it off, checked in a couple of times, but only in the manner of "everything is good, isn't it?" without waiting for response. When we left, she was chasing ducks out of the parking lot, and overall seemed to be quite distracted. Bottom line, nice location, but there are many other options that are a much better investment in your time and money, at least at this time. And Happy Hour is not happy...

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    Twelve - lobster roll

    Twelve

    4.6(248 reviews)
    7.0 mi•East End
    •$$$$

    I'm not sure why no one is talking about how their lobster roll is the best lobster roll in…read morePortland. It was so good that my boyfriend and I had to get another one to share. Every single flavor they used in each dish complimented each other and blended so well. This will be a must for every time I am in Portland going forward.

    I ate here last week for the 3rd time and loved it. It's a splendid experience, beginning to end!…read moreFor the third time, my spouse and i came here for our wedding anniversary. How lucky that we've been in Portland at the same time these years! The sous chef who headed the kitchen that Sunday night was a delight to watch. They seemed to manage everything so well -- the kitchen ran smoothly and all relationships appeared amicable. The food, though, is why we've returned yet again! I've never had so much fun eating. Though we choose from the menu, each item is still a surprise because of the care and creativity of the preparation. The food is a feast for the eyes and my palate -- it's all so beautiful and also delicious. I've described Twelve to people as the most accessible of the nicer restaurants at which I've had the pleasure of dining. I can read the menu and know (basically) what I'm ordering! And yet, as I mentioned earlier, all the food still feels new to me. I've eaten broccolini with potatoes before, for example, but it's never been plated or tasted like this to me! The service is fantastic as well! My spouse and I don't drink much alcohol, but the individual who was describing wines to me (I was having trouble deciding on a glass) gave the most vivid descriptions I've ever received. Oh, and the explanations given as each dish was served were also helpful and interesting. My only suggestion for Twelve is to add hooks below the chef's counter (and maybe the bar is also lacking them?). At present, where is one supposed to put their bag while they're dining? My leather handbag was on the floor below me, which is definitely unexpected at most restaurants these days.

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    Fore Street - ROASTED CARROTS, BULGARIAN FETA, SUNFLOWER SEEDS

    Fore Street

    4.1(1.5k reviews)
    7.1 mi•Old Port
    •$$$

    Fore Street is one of the most raved about restaurants in the Portland area, and for good reason…read more This surely was one of the best and most meticulous meals I have had in a long time. The Tuna Tataki, while rather small for the price, was incredible. The oysters were fresh and flavorful. The mussels had a delicious sauce, which was perfect with the fresh bread that comes from the bakery below the restaurant. We went with the cod and the scallops for our entrees. The cod was perfectly cooked and had a tomato based sauce, but for me it was the scallops that stole the show. The blueberry pie was also incredible. Our server was kind and helpful, giving us recommendations and tips every step of the way. The restaurant is warm and charming, and I can't wait to go back.

    Fore Street had been on my radar for a while. Having visited other businesses the restaurant group…read moreowns, this came highly recommended by several of my friends as one of the top dining spots in Portland. That being said, I made it my intention to dine here during my most recent trip to Maine. The name Fore Street can mean several things - in addition to being the name of this restaurant, it's also a main thoroughfare in Old Port, and the name of the group that owns this restaurant. In addition to FS, the group also owns two other restaurants (Street and Co, Scales) and a bakery (Standard Baking). I have been to the latter two, with the bakery being one of my favorites in the city. Fore Street opened to much fanfare in the 90s, and has been included on several best-of lists. That being said, I was excited to check it out for myself. The restaurant is located in the same building as Standard Baking, with the bakery being on the lower level and the restaurant being above it. The entrance is really inconspicuous, however once you enter you're greeted by a warm, bustling space. The aesthetics are beautiful - dim lights, wood tones, and an overall upscale feel while still being down to Earth. I did not have a reservation, but the bar area (which serves their full menu) is first-come first-serve, and after about 45 minutes I was able to snag a seat. The menu has a large selection of starters and mains, with each being separated by the way the dishes are prepared. I was started with some sourdough from Standard Baking and some whipped butter. I love carbs so I tore though that no problem. The grilled squid was speaking to me as a starter - the squid was prepared in long strands, and paired with lentils and a chunky sauce with a lot of flavors. The dish worked really well - I'm a sucker for lentils so the dish was set up for success. For my main I had the pork loin - this came glazed and served with a corn and black bean salsa. The dish was solid - the pork was cooked well (not well done), and the sauce was tasty. Dare I say the salsa was the component that tied it all together? It seemed out of place to me when I first read it on the menu, but it worked. For dessert I had blueberry pie because Maine. This one had a thicker than usual top crust, almost like a closed tart. Service was great. Since I was at the bar, I was served by the bartender who was super friendly; food came out at a good pace. Overall, I'm glad I finally got to try Fore Street. While I don't feel my experience warrants 5 stars, I understand why this is one of the top restaurants in Portland and wouldn't hesitate to return for another meal.

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    Duckfat - OAXACAN STYLE HOUSE SMOKED BRISKET

    Duckfat

    4.3(3.4k reviews)
    7.0 mi•East Bayside
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    Amazing place for duck overall. We got the duck poutine that was delicious. The fries were well…read morecooked and crispy, the cheese curds were good and hot and not too big, the gravy was great and not overworking and the duck confit on it was soft tender and flavorful. We also got the duck Caesar salad and that was amazing. The smoked duck delicious and soft and tasted similar to pastrami. The duck yolk was also a good complement to the Caesar. The cream of tomato fennel soup was also excellent and the doughnut holes were a nice sweet treat. The staff was very nice and attentive and friendly. They were very informative of the dishes and menu. The atmosphere was lively with some dark but good visibility for both outside and inside seating. This place can get real busy with up to an hour wait potentially.

    guys this place was SO GOOD. we walked in around 3pm starving. its a super small establishment only…read morea few seats, with a shared bar table. even though it was 3pm on a Thursday there was still a 20 min wait. we got seated at the community bar and ordered the small poutine, grilled cheese, cup of tomato soup, and the cubano. they had all house-made sodas no coke or pepsi products which i thought was super cool. the poutine came out first and wow it was so good. even the small was a pretty decent size, great fries covered in gravy with cheese curds and chives it was divine. the entrees came out next, the grilled cheese was perfect and buttery and hot dipped in the tomato soup was everything i could've asked for. the tomato soup was really unique it had a spice to it with little grilled cheese crotons it was insane. my husband loved his cubano he added on ham and asked for garlic mayo on the side. the sandwich itself could've used some more mustard but 9/10. would highly recomend stopping by for lunch if you're in the area!

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    Scales - Seafood stew

    Scales

    4.3(1.3k reviews)
    7.3 mi•Old Port
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    Incredible dinner service for our first night in Portland. Highly recommend making reservations…read moreweeks in advanced like we did. For a Monday night they were packed. Very cute interior, obsessed with the windows and foliage inside. Appetizer: We started off with the cloverleaf rolls that I read so much about and we ended up loving them so much we ordered a second. They were delicious, doughy, light, buttery, and loaded with chives. Drink: Pear Necessities was light, refreshing, with a hint of cardamom and honestly will be my new combo obsession moving forward. Breakwater martini was delicious and filled to the brim. Entree: Husband ordered the grilled swordfish which he was obsessed with. My dish was the seafood stew which was just the right about of seafood to stew ratio. Dessert: Peach pudding cake, if they have this on the menu just get it. Super light but also soaked cake, we were stuffed but were able to quickly annihilate this dish.

    There is a scam where people get a crowd of their friends to gather around so they can attract…read moredupes to come over and see what all the excitement is about. That's what Scales was like for me, busy, loud, unpleasant, and somewhere I hope I never have to go back and experience again. Reservation or not you have to line up like sheep for slaughter. Heaven forbid anyone in your party is running late because none of you will be seated until everyone is there. Super fun!!! When we were seated, I had the server station a couple feet behind me with staff calling loudly to one another. The expensive wine they served us was bad. Should have been sent back. The lobster bisque had an unpleasant taste, was overpoweringly creamy, and what little lobster was in it was not fresh and was mushy. I can't even remember what I had for a main course (Maine course?). Unremarkable. One of the salads with blue cheese in it was okay. Some of my compatriots got the stew which is a bouillabase type dish with various shellfish and some fish in it along with a tomato base with a little kick to it. Not bad. The desserts are solid. Can't go wrong with a sundae. They also have Indian pudding which is a regional dish and interesting to try. Not sure if it needs to be renamed for current norms? Other people in our group enjoyed the meal. Lining up and standing around waiting to get into hyped up noisy places with mediocre expensive food, some of it nearly inedible in this case, is always in fashion somewhere. Have at it. I'm out.

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    The Honey Paw

    The Honey Paw

    4.3(792 reviews)
    7.1 mi•East Bayside
    •$$

    This is such a vibrant and welcoming spot. It has a modern feel with communal tables, individual…read morewindow seats, a bar, and outdoor seating. The food is great for sharing if you're on a little foodie adventure and hopping around to different spots, and they also have full meals. We really like the food here, and they have specials too. One thing we still haven't tried are the cocktails. Do not pass up the seasonal soft serve! I also remember their T-shirts being super cute. I'll probably stop by again the next time I'm up in Portland. Parking can be tricky with street parking, though there are paid lots. Overall Service: I don't think I've had a bad experience here. The last few times, our servers have been upbeat, and even the host was welcoming.

    I had a great dinner experience here last night with my partner. We love love love the honey paw!…read more For starters, it's a great location. Close to more bars for extra drinks, easy to run into other friends. Also, it's a beautiful spot with outdoor seating in the warmer months. We opted to sit outside and enjoyed khao soi, katsu pork sandwich, and the honey soft serve. The portions are generous, as we were able to share and have leftovers. Each plate had so many great textures and flavors. We did experience a long wait between ordering, getting food, and receiving the check. It was a busy summer night so I wasn't upset, but do not plan on having a quick meal here. Get cozy, get an extra drinks and enjoy your time here. Apologies, but phone did not eat first this time-no pics!

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    The Honey Paw - Restaurant

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    The Honey Paw - Half Fried Chicken

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    The Barn - Old Smith Farm - newamerican - Updated September 2026

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