Pork schnitzel is amazing, get the dinner plate you won't regret it! Smash burger is very good as well. Tiny place, but definitely worth a visit! read more

Pulled into Portland for lunch on our way to the lake and gave East Ender a shot. From the outside it's very underwhelming but inside it's got a cool vibe and the food was incredible. Service was good too. Had the classic smash burger and can genuinely say it was one of the best burgers I've ever had. It was smashed super thin, had the melted cheese and sauce just right. Also there was something called rock potatoes, for a side, which were fantastic. Give it a shot, you won't be disappointed. read more

The East Ender - Classic Smash Burger - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Maine

Tiny grill and bar that is mostly known for their nightly karaoke, which starts at 8pm. There's not much seating (as in maybe 3 tables inside and a few seat outside). Order at the bar when you're ready, since their staff is small and busy (nobody greeted us when we arrived). It doesn't get overly rowdy at least, and they do have toilets. There's an upstairs area for special events to the right of the entrance Ordered the east ender (burger), fish fry platter and fish chowder. Everything was good, but nothing special. I'd have to say the fish chowder was the best, and that they make potatoes really well. Downsides were that everything was oversalted and the coleslaw had too much vinegar. Prices are fair; their specials go for about $30+ while entrees are around $20. Happy hour on weekdays from 3pm-5pm. Overall, you might be tempted to dine at the much more popular Duck Fat next door (which also lives up to the hype), but East Ender is worth checking out too. read more

The East Ender - East Ender Fish Fry - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Maine

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If you're reading this because you're looking for a karaoke bar in Portland, Maine. Log off, you found it. THE BEST. Tiny but mighty fun! read more

WHAT A FUN PLACE!!!!! karaoke every night with the kindest of crowds !!! I was able to come in and sit at the bar and left with a few new good friends read more

The East Ender - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Maine

Just like most reviews here, we stumbled into this place because everything else around it was slammed with 1.5 to 2 hr wait times. Why, because they were all soooo small! The East Ender appeared to just as small, that was until we asked if they could accommodate 7 and all with separate bills (I know, annoying). But we were on a group trip and splitting payments for a whole week each time we went out is a pain in the ass. But they allowed it. And they were great about all of it. The last min walk in, separate tabs, 7 different personalities and "volume" Levels and they were about to start Karaoke night, they were so welcoming . Now I didn't take photos of everyone else's plates because food came out at different times, which we expected and welcomed to make it easier, plus it was dark inside. Can I tell you though, all the food was great. No one complained and we were a HANDFUL!!! They handled us like rockstars! Thanks East Ender!! read more

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Smashburger good. Best ever? No. Worth the price? No. But pretty good. I heard that the menu changed and the old burger was so good, that it was written up in several of those online publications that of course the editors know everything about. I went during off hours, but tables were still occupied. Including entitled people who need a whole extra table for their wallet and phone. Ask for a side of mayo, and you get an entire bowl. Nice. read more

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Such a cool bar! The espresso martini was the best I've EVER had, and I order espresso martinis frequently. The vanilla cold foam was so unique and added the best creaminess without taking away from the coffee flavor. My bartender was wonderful - I wish I caught her name. read more

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We decided on the East Ender for lunch because we trying a couple other restaurants for lunch and the wait was crazy for a table for 3!! But East Ender sat us immediately which was the absolute best We sat in their upstairs area which was nice and quaint and our server was nice. We order a couple oysters to start which were great and briney!! We also got some rock potatoes and the special sauce was perfect with them. For my entree I got the lobster roll which was interesting because it was in a binning but still stunning. It was filled to the brim with lobster and delicious. East Ender killed it! read more

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Welcoming environment with karaoke every night from 8pm on. Wonderful DJ and bar and kitchen staff create a memorable experience!

I was stopping in Portland for a girls trip and we were having a tough time finding a place that could seat us quickly for lunch. We ended up at East Ender and they were able to seat our group of 3 immediately which was awesome!! We were seated in the upstairs area which was super cute. We loved the vibes here with the string lights and moody decor. Our server was also super nice and checked in on us as needed. To start, we split a few oysters which were so crisp and briny! The rock potatoes were also so delicious and I loved the aioli they came with. We also got a pitcher of margs which were pretty standard. For my entree, I had a fish chowder. It was super hearty and I loved the dill seasoning. Overall, great lunch at East Ender! read more

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Food and Service are constantly good! Really cute little place with great cocktails, food made fresh in-house and even karaoke if you are so inclined! read more

We had an enjoyable time at the East Ender restaurant and bar in Portland, Maine. We had drinks and snacks here while waiting for our table at nearby Eventide Oyster Co. The East Ender serves oysters too, but since we were visiting from out of town and had already made plans to go to *the* oyster place in Portland, we stuck with Eventide. On a Saturday around 6:35pm, there was a two-hour wait for the only big table inside Eventide. There was no wait for us at the East Ender. We had a group of eight. We stayed here for over 1.5 hours. During that time, I saw several walk-ins have to wait or rethink their dinner decisions. This place is popular too. It's generally first come, first served, but unlike Eventide, you *can* make a reservation (via Resy). This place had a really cool, hip vibe. We sat in the first room, the one with the bar. It had disco balls, half-chrome bulbs, and aqua, green, purple, and red ambient lighting. Good music too. Our large group sat at a unique combination table and bar with a banquette and stools. It worked out well. We had a variety of drinks and a couple orders of the Popcorn Chicken ($13), described on the menu as "fried chicken sprinkled with magic dust served with special sauce." Whatever it was, it was delicious. The portion sizes were generous. The chicken was meaty and tasty. The special sauce was some sort of mayo-based sauce or aioli. Hell, I don't know. It was topped with chopped chives. I got the non-alcoholic cocktail, Hip to be Square ($9), made with pineapple, cardamom, and lime. It was sweet and tangy, delectable and refreshing. I recommend it. The East Ender serves all sorts of drinks, including $32 cocktail pitchers, and has a decent food menu with things you'd expect to find in Maine like the aforementioned oysters, a "Lazy Lobster Roll" ($28), and a "Fish Fry" ($22) made with deep-fried pollock. Happy hour is seven days a week, 3-6pm, and features $7 cocktails and wine by the glass. There is karaoke every night. Check out East Ender on social media for current hours, specials, events, and more. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eastenderrestaurant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeastenderportland Service from the hostess and our server was great. Our server was mindful of our wait time for Eventide and timed our orders accordingly. We appreciated that. read more

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Lou the bartender will make you the BEST espresso martini I have ever had in my life (I have had a lot) and Steph is an amazing karaoke host! 10/10 recommend. This place has my heart already! The ambiance is perfect. Can't say enough about this place. MUST GO read more

Exactly what I wanted. East ended burger with the house pickles was delicious ! The buff wings were amazing along with their blue cheese! Friendly server , what a day! Will come back for more! read more

They need to dust the plastic flowers above the bar. Only note. Otherwise the food was decent. The server was busy but handled it with grace. Probably deserves a raise. read more

Food was delicious. Great place in Portland if you're looking for something to do at 8pm for karaoke. read more

The East Ender - Local Fish Fry cornmeal crusted pollack, vinegary slaw, house-made tartar, rock potatoes - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Maine

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The East Ender! This is by far my favorite underrated hidden gem in Portland, Maine. When I moved to Portland a little over a year ago I really wanted to dive into more casual spots verses Portlands mainstream places like solo, via, scales etc. This place took the cake and will continue to be a favorite of mine. They have "rock fries" which are potato's that are broken up and fried to perfection! Their salads are amazing especially the Caesar. The mushroom stroganoff is a must try! Honestly, I have had every dish offered on the menu in the last year and I was incredibly surprised with how great each one is. The most stand out dishes to me are the burger, fried deviled eggs, chicken nuggets, wings, salads, and the stroganoff. If you are looking to find a table when the rest of town is slammed, The East Ender is the place to go! Not to mention their super fun nightlife, amazing staff and local owner. The best place to get on the mic for karaoke which is literally every night! read more

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Great place, they have a few high table downstairs with a small bar with karaoke. Upstairs is the Restaraunt which is a little dark but quirky with a unique ambiance. Menu is small but they offer plenty of GF options which is hard to find. i will say though the food was phenomenal. Only reason I gave it a 4 star rating is there was only one waitress in the floor and at times we didn't see her for awhile making it impossible for refills. Parking was easy, there was parking right along the street. read more

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Drinks are great. Deviled eggs are good! Chill environment and definitely cozy. Very friendly, too! read more

The East Ender - Fried Deviled Eggs and Shirley & the Temple of Doom - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Maine

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The most fun bar for karaoke ever; appropriate for all singing abilities. It's tiny so get there early to get a spot!

All I have to say is that this place (in a way) epitomizes the Portland, ME people. Tucked away, next to one of the most famous restaurants in Portland (Duck Fat), is an inauspicious storefront. The first floor of which is a crammed (but electric) karaoke stage every night! And upstairs is a restaurant with a trendy menu and friendly staff! I see the potential for this place to be overwhelmed when at max capacity (but that's also only based off the staffing numbers that I experienced). read more

The East Ender - Double burger - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Maine

Came here with a big group (7) for dinner on a Friday night during the off season in early March. We were seated right away upstairs which was extremely convenient. We ordered a few of the mojito pitchers for all of us which were really good. Each of us ordered appetizers for ourselves. I got the sunchoke dip and the rock potatoes. The sunchoke dip was interesting and thick in texture. The flavor was okay but maybe missing a little spice. The rock potatoes were AWESOME, really well seasoned and the dipping sauce complemented it really well. Super cute vibe and watching the karaoke at night was a fun way to end the night!! read more

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The food here is delicious, the upstairs bar is sooo dark and cozy and has truly remarkable ambiance, and the staff are all awesome. This place is a lot more than a karaoke bar and is definitely worth checking out read more

What a beautiful, woodsy, whimsical upstairs surprise in this tiny spot. We wondered in here while waiting for our reservation at a nearby restaurant. While we waited we ordered an appetizer, one meal and four drinks. Service was kind and spot on with our orders. We enjoyed everything and made our reservation next door in time. Would recommend and would return. read more

Food was actually really good. Cool location . I wish the outdoor seating was a little more spacious but all in all great experience .

The have both a bar downstairs and upstairs, we went upstairs due to the busyness of the downstairs bar. They have karaoke every night but in tight quarters. We got the burger and the chicken bites. They were okay but not amazing. They have a pretty limited menu. If you want to go to see the karaoke get there early cause there is only a few seats. read more

The East Ender - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Maine

We stopped in for a quick dinner. We sat upstairs. We ordered the smash burger and the risotto. I ordered the double smashburger. The bun was very fresh but it only came with 1 patty instead of 2. So basically i jist tasted bread and lettuce. The risotto was good. There was a guy that cane over and said they were having a party coming in 90 minutes so they needed the table. Definitely tried to rush us out. He came back and tried to clean the plates away and we were not finished. Disappointing.... read more

Omg had so much fun here! Karaoke, good food, amazing cocktails, great crowd. Can't wait to go back!!

Go here for happy hour whenever in town. Great oysters. Fantastic menu for such a small place. I highly recommend it! Secret. Quiet bar with good music upstairs. Great service read more

On Monday June 16th we unexpectedly packed the bar with people who were all rowdy on our first day off of the summer season. The staff were all so kind despite the rush. The vibes were perfect! All the other customers invited us in even though the bar became so crowded. It was the best night ever. read more

I was quite hungry upon arriving to Portland, and needed to find a good meal ASAP! I heard good things about DuckFat (which is next door), but the line was too long so I popped into The East Ender. Inside the vibe is similar to a club, with colourful neon lights backlighting the bar and thus the whole restaurant. The food menu isn't enormous, but the drink list is and they all look amazing! As I said, I was hungry upon arrival and a bit sad to see a $30 Lobster Roll or a few salads... Reluctantly I ordered the Grilled Salad and OH MY GOSH! It was DELICIOUS! There isn't a whole lot of space inside, as there are three tables and bar seating available inside, and two tables outside. Food and drinks do come quick though read more

The East Ender - "Grilled Salad" and a Gin & Tonic. - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Maine

Great food and awesome vibe. The waitress was friendly and helpful offering other places to experience in the city while staying in Portland. read more

Similar to a lot of other reviews, we stumbled on East Ender when other nearby restos had a long 1.5-2 hour wait. Glad we did! Outdoor seating was covered by tarp and thoroughly warmed by heat lamps. Impressed by attention to cleanliness - tables were socially distanced and cleaned between patrons, everyone wore masks and didn't get too close and menus were regularly cleaned. Got the kale salad w hake (salad was plentiful and probably didn't need the extra protein!), brussel sprouts which were flavorful and crunchy and the boy got the fish and chips served w triple fried fries and squash spaghetti. On a chilly night, we both got the hake chowder which was a nice, warm and lighter alternative to thick clam chowder. Great local beer selection too! Portland reco! read more

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Great little bar and restaurant. Friendly staff great drinks. Try the fried deviled egg!! They are amazing. The crab dip was awesome too. This place is a gem. read more

The East Ender - Deviled eggs and crab dip - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Maine

Love East Ender. if you don't feel like you *need* seafood then go here instead of eventide.

Thank you. The staff was so friendly and attentive to our group. We were actually six that night. So it was a huge adjustment to fit us in for sure. We had a little tour of the space. They have great seating in both floors. A full bar on each floor as well. The space is perfect for an intimate seating and for groups. Just a great vibe all around. The menu is eclectic and appealed to all members of our group. The burgers are quite popular and were a hit with two in our group. The Stew was new for me and was very tasty. The other meals which varied were also a huge hit. All were happy. The evening was a hit all around and it was a perfect way to end our Friday. Kudos to the staff for being top notch. Had a blast. read more

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We came across this place accidentally while in Portland and sat down for a drink and some mussels. It ended up being the best place we ate in Portland! The drinks were delicious and the mussels and bread were some of the best I've had. The waiter was very friendly and helpful when asking about allergies. read more

We ended up here because the other restaurants on the street required a 1.5-3.5 hour wait. An overall positive experience: (+) Drinks are nice and strong. (+) The mussels in the Thai chili sauce had the taste of a thinner curry. It was absolutely delicious with the mussels and we ordered more grilled bread just to sop up all the goodness. Mussels, as per usual, didn't really fill me up completely. (An extra side of 3 slices of bread is $3) (+) No wait at all when we went, but the food was just as good as some other places on the same block. (+) Menu is a 1 pager, which is great for an indecisive soul like me. read more

We stopped in on a whim (lured in by the 1/2 priced lobster roll sign) and were really pleasantly surprised. The food was great- we had lobster rolls with the "rock" potatoes and enjoyed the magic dust seasoning. Our cocktails came out quickly (also reasonably priced at $8 each) and the bartender was attentive and helpful. We would definitely come back the next time we're in town. read more

The East Ender - Lobster Roll and Rock Potatoes - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Maine

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