Super cute place up on 4th floor. There's the world's slowest elevator that will take you there…read more Once up there you will be entering a super cute and comfortable space full of friendly people. The bar tender was Devin and she was fantastic! She was going all the things. There seemed to be tons of locals which speaks volumes. The menu is the same as the bowling alley on the first floor. There's something for everyone. We ordered fried pickles which are highly recommended. Then, ordered the bolognese and a burger. Subbed onion rings for the fries and there were tons! Everything was delicious. Burger was fresh and a great portion. Bolognese was also tasty. Impressive flavor and portions for the price! Super reasonable. Great value. Ordered spicy margarita which was great, a lemon martini (get this - amaretto added great flavor), and a Manhattan. Great bar!!! Would go again. Just great vibes, delicious food, great value, and super friendly employees.

First off, the good: although very understaffed (one woman ran the bar and seemed to serve every…read moretable in the place), the staff was great and friendly. Also, great selection of whiskeys. Unfortunately, the dinner was underwhelming. I ordered the chicken parm from the "entree" section, and I kid you not, it was a large chicken nugget swimming on an ocean of pasta. I almost asked if the rest of it had fallen off before it got to the table, but we had waited so long by that time (and the single bartender/waitress was taking care of other tables,) so I just ate it. I probably won't go back for dinner, only if the goal is to try new whiskeys.

Yet another fantastic visit to George & Leon's! It had been a little while since we have visited…read morebut with it being so close decided to have dinner here. Showed up before any sort of rush and snagged two seats at the bar. The overall vibes are great here with lots of interesting decor (lots of movie & horror themed things). The bartender greeted us and was willing to answer any questions we had and immediately got us glasses of water. We then decided on cocktails and she made great tasty drinks to our liking. My wife went with a Daiquiri and had just enough fruity/sweetness with a kick still. I got one of their bourbon drinks and it had a great kick to it. Food wise I ended up getting their Buffalo Chicken Sandwich and it was a delicious sandwich with juicy chicken. My wife got the Jr. Beef and enjoyed it but thought the sauce was a touch spicy (would likely pick another item next time) but very much enjoyed it and finished it still. We split an order of onion rings and they were outstanding, lightly battered but perfectly crispy. Due to sitting at the bar we had fantastic conversations with the bartender who made us feel welcome and provided great service. We talked about our love for animals, Maine and more. Really the perfect example of how the experience of sitting at a bar should be and why you'd return! Give George & Leon's a try if you haven't and if it's been awhile revisit!

Stopped by George and Leon's in Portland for lunch and had the Junior beef with the homemade onion…read morerings, and it absolutely hit the spot. The beef was tender, flavorful, and piled just right, with plenty of sauce to make every bite satisfying without being too much. The onion rings were a standout--crispy, golden, and clearly homemade, with great seasoning and a fresh taste you do not get everywhere. This was one of those simple, classic meals done really well. Good portions, great flavor, and exactly the kind of local spot you hope to find when you are in town. I would gladly order this again.

Stopped in at Bread and Olive for a couple of glasses of wine and some appetizers, and it did not…read moredisappoint. Our server, Tina, was fantastic--attentive and quick, making sure we had everything we needed. The wine was delicious, and the appetizers were just as impressive. We tried the scallops and a mushroom pâté, which was absolutely amazing--true standouts. This is a cozy, intimate spot with a short but quality menu, making it ideal for a quiet weekday meal if you're craving something homemade and comforting.

If you're looking for a VERY strong martini for around $12 bucks... Bread & Olive has it. They're…read moreopen until 11pm; annnnnd, I'm pretty sure they serve food that late too (which is a rarity in this city). The bartender/server/basically-everything the night I came was hustling. She was handling a room full of people, including a very large party, all by herself and was gooooooooooood at it. She made my martini extra filthy dirty; she had all the answers for all our questions. For me, there's not much of an atmosphere or vibe or ambiance. It feels like it's catering to an older crowd who doesn't need that, just a place they can have a drink off peninsula and be a little loud about it. It's definitely not a destination spot for anyone looking up "12/24/48 hours in Portland, ME" so if you want to avoid those tourists altogether, this would be a safe spot. Also, if you're vegan, there's not really much to eat. I mean, there's olives, but they're purple (and, I don't know, but I think the green ones are always better)!

This is a restaurant in the embassy suites hotel. That being said, the food is delicious!!! You…read morewould not expect a hotel restaurant to have food like this! We stayed here and had an amazing experience overall. The service is amazing, we had the best server that recommended and was honest about questions we had which i believe is best and most important.

The food was really good. Way above the typical hotel restaurant. Also Laura at the bar is…read moreincredibly friendly and fun. She gets everyone at the bar involved in a conversation so you all feel welcome.

It was my first time tonight and I will not be back. The chairs were incredibly uncomfortable and…read morewould probably only work well if you're a size 2 or less as a normal size woman's bum does not fit in it. It took our server 15 minutes to bring us water and 15 more minutes to take our drink order, then another 15 minutes to take our food order, even though we were ready. Food did not arrive until we had been there an hour and 15 minutes. The food was decent, but the pepperoni pizza was incredibly greasy and the bottom beyond floppy. The first person's meal hit the table a solid ten minutes before mine, the last to arrive, did. They were polite and waiting for all orders to arrive, so as a result, their food was cold by the time mine came out. The prices are too high for what it is. I'm all for neighborhood restaurants but not this one.

Went to TIPO spur of the moment, and was able to get seating at the bar. The bartender/server was…read morevery helpful with meal ideas. I had the red wine rigatoni with Chianti, braised short rib, Burrata, and Parmesan. Not a huge portion, but this was excellent. Rich flavors that really worked together. I was a little annoyed that we had to purchase focaccia - $8 for 4 small pieces, and more annoyed that when we asked for a little olive oil for dipping, they wanted to charge us again for the oil. No thanks. Was it a great meal? Yes. Will I probably go back here when there are so many good Italian restaurants in Portland? Doubtful.

I finally tried the taco window that is open I believe 11-3 Tuesday - Saturday. These rolled…read moretacos/taquitos were delicious and they load the top with crema and avocado sauce with queso Fresca. Super crunchy and flavor full I could eat 100 of these. Excited to try the other flavors. Perfect quick lunch taco window!

addicted to the fish tacos love coming here for happy hour…read moreon the patio in the summer and pozole on a snowy winter night Dominique and the staff are so sweet and attentive

Out for a weekend ride and we were hangry. The sign spoke to us so we pulled into the lot. The…read moreburgers did not disappoint and the shoestring fries were amazing too! So delish!

Awesome little burger shack, affordable prices, cool menu…read more The burger was really good, and so were the shoestring style fries. Music playing outside was enjoyable , tables were clean. Guy behind the counter named Everett was great, super helpful and a nice guy. keep up the good work!!

Best burger and fries in Maine! I've been going to…read moreWoodford's for years, and it is consistently great. We hadn't been in over a year, and we had a reason to celebrate...our 21 wedding anniversary. As usual, we loved it. Both my husband and daughter got the burger and fries and again we all agreed it is the absolute best! This time we tried a few items we hadn't tried before...of those, our favorite was the Chickpea Panisse which is a the "sides" section of the menu. I think it should be elevated to the appetizer section! The waitress described it perfectly...it is a Parisian street food, and it is sort of like a falafel in shape, and it is fried like a falafel, but it is made of slightly spiced smooth chickpeas, so it is not course like falafel. It is served with a harrissa sauce on the side. It came with 3 puck size pieces. The flavor, the texture and the sauce all went perfectly together. So good! We also had the smoked fish pate which came with house made giant potato chips. The fish was trout, and apparently this changes based on the day. It was also fantastic! As my meal, I got the steak tartare and although technically I think it's in the appetizer section, the portion size is more like a meal. It is as absolutely perfect. Dressed with a slightly sharp dressing with capers and an egg yolk, and on the side the same house giant potato chips. It is fantastic. I've had the steak tartare here before...it see it as a special treat. First because there aren't many restaurants that serve it, and second because it isn't something I would make for myself at home. I highly recommend! Check out the pictures of it. If you've never had it before, this one is served French style where the steak is chopped up into tiny pieces. Another favorite was the sparking lavender lemonade which is very refreshing, slightly sweet, and flavorful with lavender scent and taste.

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.

My wife and I recently went to our first show at Blue the other night. Had never really known it…read morewas a spot prior to this concert. It was an album release party for local pop-punk/emo band Broadwing. The card featured other local bands as well as a New England DJ. I know now that some shows at Blue are free or minimal cover which is great. Tickets for this show ended up being $12 which is a great value for a concert/night out. Hard to find tickets that cheap nowadays. The person working the door was friendly and had our name already so didn't even need to pull the tickets up. Bartenders were friendly and the drinks were well made. I especially liked their spicy cocktail Bing Bong which had the perfect kick to it! Prices were reasonable for drinks as well. Venue is on the small side as expected but had a great vibe for intimate smaller shows. Even with a sold-out show it was not overpacked. The acoustics and sound were good for a smaller venue as well. If you love smaller concerts I would recommend checking out their event schedule to see if something piques your interest. Also if you are a fan of pop punk music then do yourself a favor and check out Broadwing (especially their song New England Baby)! Very down to earth friendly band!

The online presence of Blue is a dumpster fire. Why do I need to enter my contact information just…read moreto see what's happening tonight? If I don't, there is NO current reliable information on who's scheduled. Pathetic and unreliable. I'm not doing it. I've enjoyed many evenings there, but the basic management of the venue is a joke. It will be a shame when it closes. What acts are scheduled for the NEXT WEEK? How difficult is that to maintain? Apparently, it's not possible.