Restaurant Real Estate: June 2026

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Welcome to the June 2026 edition of the Portland Food Map restaurant real estate listings sponsored by The Boulos Company—a commercial real estate brokerage that has helped Maine’s restauranteurs buy and lease restaurant spaces since 1975.

This resource gathers in one convenient place the spaces available in Portland (and a few in the surrounding area) that could be potential sites for restaurants and food producers and retailers to locate their next business. Finding the right spot is one of the crucial early challenges in launching a new business and hopefully this resource will make that step just a little bit easier.

West End/Libby Town/Parkside

770 Congress St – A 2,602 sq ft building near Bramhall Square is for sale for $850,000.

785 Congress St – A 1,619 sq ft retail space near Bramhall Square is available for $23/sq ft (NNN).

251 Danforth St – A 1,143 sq ft retail space across the street from Ugly Duckling is available for $2,500/month (MG).

Arts District

11 Brown St – The 5,352 sq ft restaurant space currently occupied by Tokyo Sushi Ramen is for sale for $725,000. It comes with a fully equipped kitchen.

25 Casco St – A 627 sq ft cafe space in the Equality Commons building is available to lease for $20/sq ft (MG).

540 Congress St – The 25,800 sq ft building formerly occupied by Reny’s is for lease for $7.50/sq ft (NNN).

555 Congress St – The 1,908 sq ft former Five Fifty-Five dining room and mezzanine are available to lease for $20/sq ft (NNN). The entire building at 55 Congress St is for sale for $1M.

582-584 Congress St – The 680-1,555 sq ft space formerly occupied by Harmon’s is for lease for $2,500 – $5,850/month (NNN).

649 Congress St – The 3,850 sq ft former Novel is available for $20/sq ft (MG).

Bayside/Inner Washington

239 Congress St – The Tiny Tim’s space is available. Call (207) 450-6610 for more information.

31 Diamond St – The 3,288 sq ft former Freedom’s Edge tasting room is available for $18/sq ft (NNN).

52 Hanover St – 1,500 sq ft of retail space on the first floor of the Armature building is available for $30/sq ft (NNN).

65 Hanover St – The 1,800 sq ft space that had formerly been occupied by the When Pigs Fly retail shop in 2024 is available for $25/sq ft (NNN).

65-67 Portland St – The 2,750 sq ft former Thai Esaan/Back Bay Grill space is available for $16/sq ft (MG).

114 Preble St – The former Coals building is available to lease. The 4,424 sq ft turnkey restaurant is listed at $26/sq ft (NNN) and includes onsite parking and outdoor seating.  For more information on the building and its history see this post on instagram.

Old Port

327 Commercial St – The 6,981 – 7,981 sq ft space currently occupied by Tiqa is available for lease or to buy. The lease rate is $25/sq ft (NNN). The sale price is $2,900,000.

57 Exchange St – The 2,754 sq ft former Gross Confection space is available for $45/sq ft (MG). For more information contact Peter Harrington (207) 772-2422.

368 Fore St – The 5,458 sq ft former Old Port Billiards space is available for $20/sq ft (NNN).

375 Fore St – The 2,500 sq ft central bar and dining area of the former Henry’s Public House is available to lease for $26.50/sq ft (NNN).

416 Fore St – The 1,100 sq ft former Mark’s Place is available for  $5,500/month (MG).

420 Fore St – The 2,200 sq ft former Old Port Slice Bar space is available for $50/sq ft (MG).

425 Fore St – This 1,548 sq ft space had been built as a restaurant which never opened. It’s located between Barkada and Gelato Fiasco, and is now available for $70/sq ft (MG).

127 Middle St –The 3,512 sq ft former Cellardoor tasting room is for lease for $43/sq ft (NNN).

157 Middle St – A 2,039 – 5,155 sq ft retail space is available for $27.95/sq ft (MG).

191 Middle St – The 1,500 sq ft retail space formerly occupied by Crystal Joys is for lease for $60/sq ft (MG).

15 Monument Square – The 1,000 sq ft former Sisters Gourmet Deli space is available to lease for $3,600/month (NNN).

28 Monument Square – The building owner is seeking someone to lease the Public Market House and develop the food hall as an incubator space for new food businesses. The 8,064 sq ft space spans the 1st and 2nd floors and has a commercial kitchen in the basement. The well-loved Jamaican restaurant Yardie Ting already occupies part of the first floor and Bub’s Home Kitchen has moved in on the second floor with the remainder of the building vacant and already built out with kitchen infrastructure needed for new businesses. 28 Monument Square is listed at $12/sq ft (NNN), the market portion of the building is also for sale for $1,699,000. For more information on the building and its history see this post on instagram.

66 Pearl St – The 5,796 sq ft space that was the former home of Bull Moose is available for $15.75/sq ft (MG).

110 Thames St – Two spaces in the Sun Life building are available: a 5,772 sq ft space for $35/sq ft (NNN) and 2,575 sq ft space for $35/sq ft (NNN).

Outer Forest Ave Area

332 Forest Ave – A 2,309 sq ft space in a building at the corner of Bedford Street and Forest Ave is available for $16/sq ft (NNN).

634 Forest Ave – the 1,364 former Abbiocco space is for $3,000/month (NNN). The property includes 13 parking spots and a fully built out kitchen and cafe space. Contact Mary@sissleanddaughters.com for more information.

683 Forest Ave – a space in Woodford’s Corner most recently occupied by a restaurant called Merveille is for lease. Call (207) 766-8845 for more information.

948 Forest Ave – The 1,010 sq ft former Vivian’s Drive-In space is available for $2,900/month (MG).

1569 Forest Ave – The Riverton Station Pizza, Bar & Grill and the property it is on are for sale for $1,400,000.

1871 Forest Ave – The former Tortilla Flats is for sale. The 8,771 sq ft building is on 3.43 acres of property and is listed for $1,750,000.

1435 Forest Ave – The 2,910 sq ft former Fortune Garden building is for sale for $550,000.

Elsewhere in Portland

144 Fore St – several retail space in the same building as Madrid’s are available. They run from 1,527 to 3,544 sq ft and are listed at $17.50 – $19/sq ft.

375 Riverside St – several retail spots ranging from 3,050 – 26,285 sq ft are available to lease for $16-19/sq ft (NNN).

123 Washington Ave – The space formerly occupied by Maine Craft Distilling is being subdivided into 4 retail spaces and 2 earmarked for bars or restaurants. They range in size from 1,005 to 2,542 sq ft and are available for $18 – $33 (NNN). For more information contact Brice O’Connor at (207) 553-1725 or boconnor@boulos.com.

Westgate Shopping Center – 1,340 – 3,200 sq ft of space are available. The lease rates are negotiable.

Other Spaces – Some vacated restaurant spaces haven’t yet been formerly listed for by the owner. Check the closing announcements for insights on where those opportunities may be.

South Portland

725 Broadway – The 15,524 sq ft former Broadway Bowl building is for sale for $3,200,000, and also available to lease.

185 Cottage Rd – The 2,647 sq ft former Mast Landing tasting room is for lease for $15.30/sq ft (NNN). It includes 20 parking spaces.

465 Maine Mall Rd – a 6,250 sq ft restaurant building formerly occupied by Chili’s is available for $35/sq ft.

Elsewhere in Maine

Bandaloop, Arundel – After 20 years in business the owners of Bandaloop have shared plans to sell the restaurant property.

186 Main St, Auburn – A new building under construction along the Androscoggin River will include a 4,776 sq ft space that the owners hope to lease to a brewery or restaurant. It’s available for $18.50/sq ft (NNN). An additional 1,340 sq ft space will also be available when construction is completed.

111 Bath Rd, Brunswick – The Fat Boy Drive-In business and property is for sale for $695,000. Fat Boy has been in business since 1955.

137 Longwood Rd, Cumberland – A 2,110 sq ft building that’s been partially converted for use as a restaurant is for sale for $497,000. See photos in the listing for a look at the current state of construction.

200 US Route One, Scarborough – The 1,421 sq ft space formerly occupied by The Cheese Iron is available for $32/sq ft (NNN).

267 Scarborough Downs Rd, Scarborough – Six retail spaces in a new building at The Downs are available. They range in size from 1,091 – 5,248 sq ft. They’ll be available to occupy in the spring of 2027.

4 & 7 Dana St, Westbrook – A 5,085 sq ft restaurant space is available in a new building that is under construction with plans to open in 2027.

1335 Route 1, Yarmouth – The 6,884 sq ft former Muddy Rudder building is for lease.

Glossary

MG – Modified Gross which indicates that the operating expenses (taxes, insurance, maintenance, etc.) for the property are included in the lease rate. The tenant would pay its own utilities, which sometimes includes heat.

NNN – Triple Net which indicates that operating expenses are not included in the lease rate, and the tenant will pay them separately. They are often referred to as CAM (Common Area Maintenance) charges and taxes, which are expressed as $/sf. The tenant is also responsible for utilities.

Gross – Gross indicates all expenses including utilities are included in the lease rate. The tenant would be responsible for phone and internet access, as well as interior janitorial.

2026 Midcoast Pocket Guide

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The 2026 Midcoast Pocket Guide is now available—see below for where to pick one up. The guide highlights a cross section of the restaurants, bakeries, breweries, coffee shops, cocktail bars, and cafes that make eating and drinking in the Midcoast so compelling.

28 cities and towns are represented from smaller communities like Union, Palermo and Owls Head along with the bigger cities and towns along the coast and some inland locations like Swanville and Whitefield. The list features both longtime mainstays of the Midcoast food scene and newer spots that have launched in recent years. We hope that no matter where you live or are traveling to in the Midcoast that this guide has something to offer.

Are you holding a wedding, running a business event, operating a hotel, or simply want a bunch of the guides on hand for out of town visitors? The pocket guides are now for sale online in packs of 25 at our online store.

Many thanks to the Pocket Guide sponsors! Their support is essential in making this resource available: Evergreen Credit Union, The Boulos Company, Allagash Brewing Company, and Great Pine Financial Services.

While supplies last you can pick-up a free copy of the guide at these locations: Vessel & Vine in Brunswick, Treats in Wiscasset, The Alna Store, Salt and Pepper Social in Newcastle, Ida’s at The Waldoboro Inn, Honey’s in Thomaston, Cafe Grazie in Rockland, the Villager Cafe in Camden, and Dot’s Market in Lincolnville. In Portland, you can find a copy at Allagash Brewing, the Portland Trading Company, and Total Loss Books. They’re also available at Bresca and the Honey Bee in New Gloucester, and at Table Bar in Gardiner.

One final note: This dining guide wouldn’t be as good as it, in fact it wouldn’t exist at all, without the skills and contributions of graphic designer Sofija Razgaitis and of Dawn Hagin. Congratulate them on their work the next time you see them.

Maine Food & Dining News: Kittery, Lewiston, Biddeford, Gardiner, Brunswick, Rockland, Skowhegan, Newcastle, Camden, Blue Hill, Stonnington

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New food and dining developments are taking place all across Maine. Here are some recent updates to keep you in the know:

  • Kittery Wine Bar (website, instagram)  is under construction at 10 Walker St. The bar and bottle shop is being launched by owners Katie Howard-Smith and Jody Smith along with help from Howard-Smith’s sister Sadie Bell. They hope to launch the business this summer. Bell has several years of experience working in the NYC restaurant industry and Howard-Smith had worked at the Islington Bottle Shoppe and is studying to complete the WSET 3 certification. Their vision is to create “a cozy, approachable space focused on great wine” that has vibes of “European wine bar energy meets coastal New England.” The menu will include wine by the glass, bottle, and flights along with shareable snacks.
  • In Lewiston Davinci’s owner Craig Tribuno is taking over the former Sonder & Dram space at 12 Ash Street where he plans to relaunch the cocktail bar. Sonder & Dram closed last June. In an interview with the Sun Journal, Tribuno shared he hopes to re-open the bar by the end of July and expects to be serving a similar menu of drinks. When it relaunches Sonder and Dram will be open Friday and Saturday, 4 – 11 pm.
  • A new takeout bakery called Me, Myself and Pie (website, instagram) recently opened in Biddeford. They sell a selection (menu above) of sweet and savory hand pies as well as scones, quiche, cookies, soft serve ice cream and other treats. They’re located at 200 Pool Street and are open Thursday through Sunday, 8 am – 4 pm.
  • As previously reported, Kristen Lamontagne has leased 347 Water Street in Gardiner where she plans to locate her new business Plum Bakery (instagram).
  • Six food producers from Maine were honored in this year’s Good Food Awards.
  • In June and July the Georgia Peach Truck will be visiting several locations in Maine selling pecans and cases of peaches driven up from Dickey Farms in Musella, Georgia. See their website for details on where and when they’ll be stopping in Falmouth, Manchester, South Paris and South Portland.
  • The Bangor Daily News reports that Deer Isle Oyster Company (website, facebook, instagram) owner Abby Barrows plans to open The Stoop (instagram) oyster bar in Blue Hill and The Dooryard (instagram) shop in Stonington.
  • The Portsmouth Herald reports that Deb and Michael McCluskey plan to launch a new business Dudley Street Pizza (instagram) which will be located at 68 Wallingford Square in Kittery. The McC operate several other restaurants including Lil’s Cafe, Salty Spirits, and Henry’s Bagel and Deli in Kittery.
  • The Brunswick Time Record reports that Tess’ Market in Brunswick will be closing at the end of June after 71 years in business.

For a statewide guide to eating and drinking see the Maine Food Map—a growing list of coffee shops, bars, restaurants, bakeries, cafes, plus other food and dining businesses in all of Maine’s 16 counties.

2026 Portland Pocket Guide

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The 2026 Portland Pocket Guide is now available—see below for where to pick one up. As in past years the guide highlights a cross section of the restaurants, bakeries, breweries, coffee shops, cocktail bars, and cafes that make eating and drinking in Portland so compelling.

Use the guide as a starting point for your ongoing exploration of the Portland and Maine food scenes. See the Portland Food Map directory for full list of independent eateries in the city to put together your own selection. We’d enjoy seeing your list and hearing about your eating adventures.

Are you holding a wedding, running a business event, operating a hotel, or simply want a bunch of the guides on hand for out of town visitors? The pocket guides are now for sale online in packs of 25 at our online store.

Many thanks to our sponsors! Their support is essential to making this resource available: Evergreen Credit Union, The Boulos Company, the Canopy by Hilton Waterfront, Wine Wise, Allagash Brewing Company, The Longfellow Hotel, and Portland Downtown.

While supplies last you can pick-up a free copy of the guide at these local businesses:  Tandem Coffee Roasters, Portland Trading Company, Allagash Brewing, Rose Foods, Oxbow Brewing, Onggi, Ugly Duckling, the Portland Yoga Collective, Total Loss Books, the offices of Portland Downtown, and starting this weekend at Bresca and the Honey Bee in New Gloucester.

One final note: This dining guide wouldn’t be as good as it, in fact it wouldn’t exist at all, without the skills and contributions of graphic designer Sofija Razgaitis and of Dawn Hagin. Congratulate them on their work the next time you see them.

2026 Good Food Awards

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The Good Food Foundation has released the list of winners for their 2026 awards program. Six food producers from Maine were honored:

Seven Maine food producers were named as finalists earlier this year.

Plum Bakery in Gardiner

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Kristen Lamontagne has leased 347 Water Street in Gardiner where she plans to locate her new business Plum Bakery (instagram). It will be located in the space currently occupied by Stone Broke Bread and Books, and Lamontagne hopes to launch the bakery by mid-August.

At Plum Bakery, she will offer sourdough breads, cookies, cakes by the slice and pastries including malted chocolate chip cookies, honey cake, ricotta pie, zucchini bread, and seasonal loaf cakes. Drink options will include hot and iced coffee, tea and soft drinks.

There will be indoor seating and a small market selling a selection of pantry items, kitchen utensils, and goods made by local artists. Lamontagne shared “When you walk through the door, my hope is for it feel whimsical and sweet, like a little respite from busy everyday life. I think that’s also the goal of a good pastry.” 

Lamontagne had previously been the baker and pastry chef at The Alna Store from when it launched in late 2022. Plum Bakery will initially be open Wednesday through Saturday, 9 am – 2 pm, with plans to eventually add sourdough pizza dinner service on Saturday evenings.

Munjoy Hill Belleville to Close

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Belleville has announced plans to close their location on Munjoy Hill. They’ll continue to operate out of their Forest Avenue bakery. The last day of operations on Congress Street will be June 8th. Their statement reads in part,

We understand this seems like strange timing with high season ready to begin in Portland, but we simply don’t have enough trained bakers to maintain our quality standards and produce enough pastries to continue operations as normal.

Additional factors that played into this tough decision include the financial strains of the overhead costs of maintaining two locations. We have also struggled with the logistics of supporting teams at two separate locations. We’re nearing the end of our 10 year lease at 1 North St and we were feeling ready to make changes. Lastly, Amy and I have hustled hard for many years and surprise, surprise, we have less energy. We’re older now too!

The Forest Ave location opened in 2023 and is currently open on Saturdays and Sundays, 8 – 11 am. Owners Chris Deutsch and Amy Fuller expect to expand hours of operations there in the near future.

Deutsch and Fuller launched Belleville at the corner of North and Congress Streets in 2017.