
4 "First/Early in the Game Dates" restaurants in Portland, ME.
Maps is a basement bar on Market St. where you’ll find vintage furniture, a vinyl collection your dad would envy, and plenty of beer.
Maps
Old Port
Izakaya Minato on Washington Ave.’s menu includes sashimi, fried chicken, and udon for when you want Japanese food and are also being indecisive.
Izakaya Minato
East End
We’re not sure whether to call the Portland Hunt & Alpine Club a bar or a restaurant, but fortunately this Scandinavian spot works well as either.
The Portland Hunt + Alpine Club
Old Port
Come to this small oyster bar for an excellent twist on the lobster roll and some of the best, most interesting takes on seafood in town.
Eventide Oyster Co.
Old Port