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Portland’s largest waterfront deck is at the Porthole! Come see lobster traps, not tourist traps.

Enjoy nautical dining where fishermen sit at the bar and eat alongside tourists and local business people alike. Grab some lobster, a Maine craft brew, and indulge in some casual waterfront dining offering the freshest local seafood and views of Portland’s working waterfront.

Come where the locals hang out and listen to the undeniable sounds of Maine and smell the great sea air on our large waterfront deck. Our stacked schedule of live
music and entertainment makes us a hotspot for mid day hang outs and nightlife fun.

If you are looking for a true New England event experience, The Porthole Restaurant and Pub is the perfect place to host rehearsal dinners, reunions, company outings, lobster bakes and BBQ’s just to name a few events. Contact us about how we can plan your perfect seaside event.

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with fresh seafood and other delicious choices, makes this stop a a local family favorite and a visitors “must-see.”

Stop by and experience Portland’s Porthole Restaurant for yourself, you’ll be glad you did.

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4.3
Based on 2849 reviews
1713477217
I highly enjoyed the lobster roll and clam chowder (I like my clam chowder a little thicker, this one is watery) I left wanting more the lobster was not chewy and the aioli that they put on it really makes it. I had them put the aioli on the side and the butter and they where both good but man that aioli takes it some place else. Excellent!!! It wasn’t really busy when I went so the atmosphere was kind of blah! It took a while for anyone to say hi, tons of employees walked right by, even stub there talking to each other and even the manager and not even a hi. But when the bartender finally came it was good.
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The best breakfast we've ever had in the entire country - it's that good! Get the French toast. Or the crab and lobster omelette. Off the charts delicious! The service is exceptional and so is the dog friendly deck with beautiful views. We will be back!!
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We stopped into The Porthole Restaurant & Pub on a rainy Tuesday evening in March. This restaurant is located directly off the waterfront in the wharf. There were only a few others in the restaurant when we arrived. We were greeted and taken to our seats immediately. The restaurant gives off a friendly diner vibe with many booth and table seating options. There is a bar at the front of the restaurant with additional seating.We ordered the whole lobster and a lazy lobster. The difference between the whole lobster and the lazy lobster is that all of the lobster meat is picked out with the lazy lobster. It's only $5 more for the lazy lobster, so if you don't like picking, it may be worth it for you to go with the lazy lobster.Overall, we had a good dining experience and our server was very nice. The lobster was fresh and very good. I would recommend this restaurant if you are in Portland, Maine looking for a classic lobster meal at the wharf.
1706648738
Great little place! Can't get oysters much more fresh than right on the water. Onion soup was very good, especially on a 20° day in January.
1699584598
We ordered 2 Porthole Twin lobster and it was good, 1 stuffed lobster was tasty too.I enjoyed my pink puffin drink.Our server Kaylee was friendly and attentive she checks on us often to make sure we were okay.
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Apr
26
Fri
Live Music with Spyglass at The Porthole @ The Porthole
Apr 26 @ 6:00 pm
Live Music with Spyglass at The Porthole @ The Porthole | Portland | Maine | United States

Live Music with Spyglass at The Porthole – Performing hits from the likes of Tom Petty, Eric Church, The Cars, Brooks & Dunn, The Rolling Stone.

Apr
27
Sat
Under the Cover at The Porthole @ The Porthole
Apr 27 @ 12:00 pm
Under the Cover at The Porthole @ The Porthole | Portland | Maine | United States

Come party with us at The Porthole!! Portland’s premier party band for a good time….anytime!

Hot Messs at The Porthole @ The Porthole
Apr 27 @ 3:00 pm
Hot Messs at The Porthole @ The Porthole | Portland | Maine | United States

Come party with us at The Porthole!!

12/OC at The Porthole @ The Porthole
Apr 27 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
12/OC at The Porthole @ The Porthole | Portland | Maine | United States

12/OC at the Porthole live!

Apr
28
Sun
Guest Method at The Porthole @ The Porthole
Apr 28 @ 2:00 pm
Guest Method at The Porthole @ The Porthole | Portland | Maine | United States

Come party with at The Porthole!!

GUEST METHOD

We Play Dance Music �
Rhode Island Based �

Miles, Christian, Matt, Chris, Luca, & Kyle

May
3
Fri
Chase Jobe & The Runnin’ Kind at The Porthole @ The Porthole
May 3 @ 6:00 pm
Chase Jobe & The Runnin’ Kind at The Porthole @ The Porthole | Portland | Maine | United States

Come party with at The Porthole!!

May
4
Sat
Cover Tones at The Porthole @ The Porthole
May 4 @ 2:00 pm
Cover Tones at The Porthole @ The Porthole | Portland | Maine | United States

Come party with at The Porthole!!

Cover Tones

Southern Maine Classic/Dance Rock Cover Band

Live Music with SugarBox at The Porthole @ Porthole Restaurant & Pub
May 4 @ 6:00 pm
Live Music with SugarBox at The Porthole @ Porthole Restaurant & Pub | Portland | Maine | United States

Live Music with SugarBox at The Porthole

May
5
Sun
Live Music with Doubting Gravity at Porthole @ Porthole
May 5 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Live Music with Doubting Gravity at Porthole @ Porthole | Portland | Maine | United States

Live Music with Doubting Gravity at Porthole

May
10
Fri
Hot Messs at The Porthole @ The Porthole
May 10 @ 6:00 pm
Hot Messs at The Porthole @ The Porthole | Portland | Maine | United States

Come party with us at The Porthole!!

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