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Not only is Portland rich in affordable
restaurants
, but most of its entertainment venues and bars, listed separately, serve food as well. The bountiful Farmer's Market, in Monument Square (Wed, May-Nov) offers the perfect opportunity to sample local produce and culture.
Benkay 2 India St tel 207/773-5555. Great sushi and other Japanese dishes keep this place packed for lunch and dinner. Boone's 6 Custom House Wharf tel 207/774-5725. Traditional waterfront restaurant in old wharf buildings, overlooking the fishing docks. Serves good lobster and grilled seafood in general. Federal Spice 225 Federal St tel 207/774-6404. Eclectic fare influenced by South American, Southeast Asian and Caribbean cuisine, all very hot and spicy. Flatbread Company 72 Commercial St tel 207/772-8777. Right next to the ferry terminal, a popular spot specializing in thin wood-fired pizzas. Fresh Market 43 Exchange St tel 207/773-7146. Fresh pasta and noodles of all kinds, including ginger and squid's ink, at reasonable prices. Great Lost Bear 540 Forest Ave tel 207/772-0300. Serves good-value burgers and beer, as well as spicy chicken wings and the like. Old Port Tavern 11 Moulton St tel 207/774-0444. Old-style tavern with good food and Old-World atmosphere. Silly's 40 Washington St tel 207/772-0360. Burgers, pies and particularly fine milkshakes in a space adorned with wacky Americana.
Village CafAŠ
112 Newbury St tel 207/772-5320. No-nonsense, well-priced family dining, with well-cooked steak and seafood plus several Italian dishes on the menu. Other useful information
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