Trent Pheifer author of the blog Store Bought Is Fine has published the 2026 edition of his Portland dining guide. It includes of great choices for finding a meal, drinks and treats in the Portland area.
This is my personal, very opinionated guide to the places I actually recommend: special-occasion dinners, lobster rolls, bakeries, pizza, cocktails, food shops, and the casual spots I return to again and again. I’ve only included places I’ve personally visited, many of which I revisited this year to see if they still hold up, so this isn’t meant to be exhaustive.