Where to stay in Portland, for the food
Pick the part of town first, then the hotel. Each one says what it's like, what to eat there and how far the sights are.
1. Pick the part of town
1. Old Port
Cobbled streets of brick warehouses, the working wharves, and most of the famous restaurants within a few blocks.
The food: Eventide, Duckfat, Fore Street, The Honey Paw and Mr. Tuna are a short walk. Hotel rooms worth a table: UNION and the Inkwell bar at The Press Hotel, Harbor Bistro + Terrace at the Portland Harbor Hotel, and Luna rooftop bar at the Canopy.
Standard Baking Co.Sticky buns and sourdough · 2 min walk
Eventide Oyster Co.Lobster roll · 5 min walk
DouroRomantic dinner · 10 min walkRestaurantGilbert's Chowder HouseRestaurant · 1 min walkRestaurantFore StreetRestaurant · 2 min walkRestaurantScalesRestaurant · 2 min walkSources: The Infatuation, Portland guide, Fodor's, Eventide Oyster Co.
2. West End
Victorian streets, one of the best-kept historic neighborhoods in the US, a short walk or drive to the Old Port.
The food: Hot Suppa for brunch, and a walk or ride to Fore Street and Middle Street dinners.
Hotels and food in West End →Sources: Hotel Guru, Portland, Maine.com, Hot Suppa
3. Thompson's Point
About three miles from the Old Port, near the concert and event grounds, with parking and newer rooms.
The food: Bar Moxy for a drink; drive or ride to the Old Port for Eventide and Fore Street.
Hotels and food in Thompson's Point →Sources: Travel Daily News, Deep Arrival
Or let Chef pick: stay in Old Port
Chef's pick is Old Port: 19 of his places are a 15-minute walk. Chef picks hotels the way he picks restaurants: from the best lists, and what reviewers say.
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